Author: Jack Bogart

Vickers Tactical Magazine Release for the GLOCK 43X and 48 Models TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the lineup – the Vickers Tactical™ Magazine Release for GLOCK® 43X and 48 (GMR-007M).   Since GLOCK® introduced the 43X and 48 models, their popularity as EDC firearms has grown extensively.  Recently GLOCK® released their 15 round OE steel magazines, so we created a new 43X/48 magazine release to accommodate the GLOCK® steel magazines.  Hello, GMR-007M! Our GMR-007M offers the standard features our magazine releases are known for.  This updated version of the GMR-007 allows for use with GLOCK®…

A good bike rack is essentially an extension of your vehicle. During the summer, I always have a bike rack installed on my hitch, even if I’m not biking that day. A good bike rack isn’t just good at holding bikes — it also keeps your vehicle functional. The Küat NV 2.0 is just that. This new rack is so easy to use, you’ll never want to take it off. That’s thanks to a buttery-smooth foot-assisted pivot system. It lets you tilt the bike rack (one-handed or one-footed) from its folded-up position to down. Then you can seamlessly open your trunk or tailgate.…

By Robert A. Sadowski Posted in #Gear In today’s review, Robert A. Sadowski tests the Armasight Thermal Contractor Pro 640 3-12x scope on a feral hog hunt. He mounted the optic to a Springfield Armory SAINT Victor to evaluate the thermal scope’s usefulness for hunting. The optic was provided to the author for the review. Feral hogs are tough. Their bodies are compact and designed to take tusks in their sides from rivals who have a different opinion. Their sense of smell and hearing are great, which makes up for their eyesight. Sometimes they look at you,…

Knoxville, TN — July 10, 2026 — Qore Performance, Inc., the industry leader in personal thermoregulation and hydration technologies, has launched bulk pallet ordering for its core hydration and cooling technologies, ICEPLATE® and ICEFLASK®. This streamlined pipeline is designed to allow defense procurement officers, law enforcement agencies, emergency preparedness agencies, and corporate safety managers to rapidly equip entire units and workforces during the height of the hot season. By optimizing freight logistics and volume availability, these bulk programs provide fast, scalable deployment of the company’s field-proven ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM to safeguard personnel as summer temperatures peak. Scalable Thermoregulation and Hydration Infrastructure…

A Soldier pauses at a trail intersection beneath a canopy that blocks what little moonlight remains. Through night vision, familiar terrain has changed. Colors are gone. Depth is harder to judge. The field of view has collapsed into a narrow green window. Ahead, the patrol continues moving quietly through the dark. A route needs to be marked. A danger area may need to be identified. A casualty collection point could need to be established before the night is over. The mission does not stop because it is dark. It simply becomes more demanding. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl…

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Next Generation Command and Control, the U.S. Army’s flagship continuous transformation effort relies on a partnership with industry to identify the most promising technologies and make the best investment decisions for rapid capability development and delivery. The Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center supported that effort through its “Radio Rodeo.” Held from March through April of this year, the rodeo consisted of a series of simulated battlefield communications challenges using the center’s unique laboratory and testing infrastructure to create the effects of denied, disrupted, intermittent and limited bandwidth caused by…

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We put ForgeLine Solutions Performance Fieldwear to the test.Those who have served—particularly in the SOF community—look upon ForgeLine Solutions fondly. The apparel born of Patagonia’s Lost Arrow Project served with recognition from Kabal to Kandahar and Baghdad to Balad.Whether deployed for firefights, room clearings or intelligence-gathering operations, the clothing proved to be a durable, engineered asset that worked seamlessly to help high-risk missions come to fruition. That’s a hell of a pedigree, one that the company aims to carry on now in a civilian role.Launched earlier this year, the ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear aims to extend high performance to Joes—the everyday…

By Mike Boyle Posted in #Survival Security can be defined as a state of being free from danger or threat. With the liberalization of concealed carry laws, a great many citizens have jumped on the bandwagon and taken a big step toward ensuring their personal safety. Although a concealed handgun does give you greater potential to control your immediate environment, it is merely part of a much bigger picture. Many other factors can come into play. Like many readers, I have taken responsibility for my own destiny and carry a concealed handgun on a daily basis. As…

For more than four decades, the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command Software Engineering Center has been a cornerstone of the Army’s technological advantage. Now marking a new era of service, the center has embarked on an exciting new chapter, adopting a new name that reflects its ongoing mission and future direction?the Army Software & Innovation Center. Building on its support?center origins, CECOM ASIC now plays a central role in giving American Soldiers a decisive edge on the digital battlefield. The Early Days: A Foundation in a Hardware World Throughout its history, the Army’s software offices demonstrated the ability to adapt and evolve in a constantly changing environment. The SEC’s story began in 1983 with the establishment of the Software Development and Support Center at…