Author: Jack Bogart

ARO – Omnivore Wrap As part of the first of a series of new product launches, ARO has released a Wrap model for the Blackhawk! Omnivore. The Wrap is designed to allow the user to mount pouches to their retention holster. Extremely low profile the Wrap is constructed from polypropylene sheets woven together for maximum strength and weight savings. By wrapping around the holster body, the bulk added to the holster is virtually zero. Weighing less than an ounce, the Wrap is lighter than the competition. The Wrap is the most modular solution enabling pouches on every face of the…

By Peter Suciu Posted in #Guns #History Few firearms have had as colorful a history as that of the iconic “Tommy Gun.” It was developed for the trenches of the First World War. But, as it arrived too late, the Thompson submachine gun was marketed to civilians, and later was carried by Allied soldiers in World War II. It could be argued that two other equally iconic firearms — the AR-15 and AK-47 — wouldn’t even have been developed had it not been for John Taliaferro Thompson, the inventor of the submachine gun that bears his name.…

Why Arktis Invests in Developing Its Own Camouflage Systems At Arktis, camouflage development is part of the wider capability we offer military organisations, government agencies and defence brands. The COMB family demonstrates this approach. Rather than creating a single “do everything” pattern, COMB was developed as an environmental system. COMB Arid addresses grassland, semi-arid, and rocky terrain, while COMB Blizzard focuses on alpine and winter operations. Additional variants like COMB Urban, or the separate French Desert Noir, and Tundra  developments further showcase Arktis pattern development capabilities. Camouflage and colourway development Pattern scaling and repeat optimisation Garment integration across complete clothing…

Patrol runs on communication, and most of that communication happens over a radio or through spoken words. Both fail in predictable places. A driver cannot describe which of four driveways is his. An officer inside a house cannot safely call out that he has cleared the back bedroom. A medic pulling into a dark rural property has no way to know the patient is two hundred feet behind the house near the tree line. These are not rare problems. They happen on ordinary calls, especially in rural jurisdictions where distance, terrain, darkness, and limited staffing are part of the job.…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AFNS) —   Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman. The conviction showed how a Cold War-era legal framework can be used against repeated, unauthorized photography around sensitive military installations, and how Special Agents will investigate similar cases before they develop into something more. “For our Special Agents, this isn’t about a single case,” said Col. David Bethel, commander of the Air…

All New SunShift Ballistic Glasses in Flat Dark EarthAustin, TX — August 14, 2026 — ShellShock Protection is excited to announce the expansion of its SunShift Ballistic Glasses lineup with a new Flat Dark Earth (FDE) colorway, offering shooters and outdoor enthusiasts adaptive eye protection in a mission-ready frame. The SunShift FDE features a low-profile, field-ready frame paired with photochromic lens technology that transitions from clear to a protective gray tint when exposed to UV light. This allows wearers to move between varying light conditions without changing eyewear, maintaining a clear field of view from low-light environments to bright outdoor settings. “We built the SunShift lens to keep up with the dynamic nature that…

By Ryan Domke Posted in #Survival When I was growing up, I was encouraged to not worry about “fitting in”. While I agree with that sentiment to this day, I now realize that there is most definitely a time and place to do just the opposite. Standing out in the wrong place or at the wrong time can put a target on your back, which is why having the ability to be a “gray man” can literally save your life. What is a “gray man”, you may ask? The gray man has an exceptional talent that will…

? SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 10, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced a multiyear partnership with the Washington Commanders to support U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. As a Proud Partner of the Washington Commanders, Red Cat and the team are working together on military appreciation initiatives, including community events, fan experiences, and recognition programs that honor service members, veterans, and military families throughout the season. The partnership reflects both organizations’ commitments to supporting those…

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — The U.S. Army is creating VICTOR, a new artificial intelligence-powered network engagement platform designed to transform how soldiers and Army career professionals discover, share and apply operational knowledge. Managed by the leaders within the U.S. Army Combined Arms Command, the effort represents the next step in connecting the Army’s institutional knowledge with the needs of Soldiers across the force. This new tool aims to solve a long-standing problem: critical lessons and insights are often locked away in disconnected data silos, which impedes and discourages Soldiers from finding them. Whether preparing for a training event, planning an…

Chasing free-range kudu across the veldt of southern Africa has a way of recalibrating one’s ego.The giant stood 8-feet tall, rail thin yet strong as a century-old oak, haggard and worn to the point that it almost became part of the landscape in places—almost. As we drove past, I tried not to look directly at it, keeping my eyes on the horizon, but it was damned hard to miss.This is an excerpt from Issue 11 of RECOIL Carnivore, your source for the hunting lifestyle.I had plenty of warning it would be there and I knew I’d have to deal with…