Author: Jack Bogart

Hillsborough, NC 7/30  Reptilia announces the launch of the CANNO, a purpose-built, pocket-sized container designed to provide a more durable and practical way to carry nicotine pouches. Designed with the same attention to detail and functional approach found throughout Reptilia’s product line, the CANNO gives users an alternative to carrying nicotine pouches in the disposable plastic cans they originally come in. Compact enough for everyday carry, the CANNO is designed to keep nicotine pouches organized, protected, and ready when needed. Its small footprint makes it easy to carry in a pocket, range bag, vehicle, or everyday carry setup. The CANNO…

What are the odds that you’ll ever need to use a gun for self-defense? Here we break down the data.A few months ago, John Correia of Active Self Protection was confronted by a burglar in his own home. The man fled, no shot was fired, and Correia walked away thinking about a question many armed citizens eventually ask. Realistically, what are the odds I will ever need my gun? In a video on his channel, he ran the numbers from two major firearms surveys and arrived at a startlingly large lifetime probability. This article borrows his framework and pushes further…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires has launched Reveille Forge\, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) at Redstone Arsenal. The now-operational facility capitalizes directly on the momentum from the Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT) led Operation Jailbreak’s Sprint 1 and the Army’s first ever API Marketplace\, which went live May 6. Designed to maintain a lean standing footprint\, Reveille Forge remains poised to surge support when directed to integrate new capabilities for immediate deployment to operational theaters. Operation Jailbreak’s first sprint focused on countering Unmanned Aerial System and Integrated Air and Missile Defense threats, bringing together more than 50…

When you’re out in the backcountry, just about any meal tastes gourmet, but Jetboil’s new stove system, the TrailCook, turns that perception into reality. The TrailCook stove system takes all of Jetboil’s tried-and-true features and elevates them. This stove system offers more control than ever in backcountry cooking, with its turn-and-click igniter and regulator, mirroring the functionality of a house gas stove. Its larger size provides greater stability, even in high-elevation winds, but it still breaks down to fit inside the pot. With the option to sauté and simmer, this stove system is for adventurers in larger groups who enjoy…

Touring the country is a magnificent and popular adventure. Using a camper trailer is an economical way of getting around for long and short journeys. It can be less expensive than hotels, requires less maintenance and upkeep than a motorhome, and the tow vehicle can be used for trail and around-the-city duties. Well-constructed trailers allow us to venture through and settle in closer to nature, away from everyday distractions. Setups with solar panels, battery power, water tanks, and propane help us go even further off-grid and stay untethered longer. After testing a wide variety of camper trailers, our team narrowed…

Earlier this week the Government of Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) to accelerate the development, testing, adaptation, and production of uncrewed and autonomous systems for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Led collaboratively by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency (DIA), the initiative will establish a competitive supply arrangement that connects operational requirements with Canadian innovation and creates a more agile pathway to develop, acquire and integrate these technologies. Recent conflicts have shown that drone technology evolves rapidly. Canada has world-class expertise across aerospace, robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing,…

Beginning July 29, fishing on every river and stream in Yellowstone NP is prohibited daily from 2 p.m. until sunrise the following morning. Rivers and streams will remain open from sunrise until 2 p.m., while Yellowstone Lake and the park’s other lakes remain open from sunrise to sunset. Park officials said that water temperatures have exceeded 68 degrees Fahrenheit in recent days, while flows on many rivers have dropped below long-term averages. Warm water carries less oxygen and places additional stress on cold-water fish, particularly when trout are caught, handled, and released. Existing Full Closures Remain in Place The new…

Following the en banc Third Circuit’s landmark ruling that New Jersey’s “assault firearm” ban and its ban on magazines holding more than ten rounds both violate the Second Amendment Knife Rights has filed Notices of Supplemental Authority under Rule 28(j) in our Second Amendment challenges to the Federal Switchblade Act and Minnesota’s total ban on switchblades. That opinion lays out and applies the law as to arms bans perfectly, supporting Knife Rights’ arguments in its Second Amendment cases. Written by Biden appointee Judge Arianna Freeman, the 10-5 opinion correctly applied the text-and-history test set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in…

For today’s hunters and shooters, documenting the experience has become nearly as important as the hunt itself. Whether recording a successful stalk, filming long-range shots for training, capturing trophy photos, or creating social media content, keeping both hands free while maintaining a steady camera angle can be challenging.Spartan Precision Equipment has solved that problem with its new Phone Holder, an innovative accessory engineered specifically for use with Spartan Davros Heads and Ascent tripods. Designed to provide a stable, hands-free platform for virtually any smartphone, the Phone Holder enables hunters, guides, competitive shooters, and outdoor content creators to document every adventure…

The La Sportiva Roots Pants ($89) blur the line between technical apparel and sweats I’d happily wear all day. Climbing pants often force a tradeoff between performance and comfort. Traditional softshells excel on long alpine routes and unpredictable-weather days but can feel stiff or overbuilt for everyday climbing or gym sessions. The Roots take a simpler approach, pairing soft organic cotton with a clean fit and enough stretch for climbing. From late winter through the hot days of summer, I wore them for 20 climbing days split between gym sessions and outdoor climbing at local crags near Salida and Buena…