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One of the biggest names in downhill ski racing will once again compete on the world’s biggest stage. After a stellar performance in last week’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup competition, Lindsey Vonn has qualified for the Downhill event in the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina. “I am honored to be able to represent my country one more time, in my 5th and final Olympics!” Vonn wrote in a post to Instagram, announcing her Olympic qualification. “When I made the decision to return to ski racing, I always had one eye on Cortina because it’s a place that is very, very…

By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #History The Schutzstaffel was a fascinating mob. Few organizations were more reviled during WWII than the feared SS. Universally feared on the battlefield while being justifiably vilified for their well-documented atrocities, Himmler’s black-clad storm troops were history’s original jack-booted thugs. First-Person Impressions of the MP35 I had a friend who has since passed who landed on Omaha Beach at 1400 hours on 6 June 1944. He said that, by the time he hit the beaches, most of the machine guns had been silenced. However, the German mortars and artillery still took…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

When it comes to leathers, there are different characteristics between different animals’ hides. This means that they have different material qualities that affect how holsters hold up long-term. Although steerhide is one of the most common leathers to use in holster making, it isn’t uncommon for many holster makers to offer horsehide holster options for customers in need of a holster with a greater degree of durability. From a leather standpoint, horsehide has a denser structure which makes it more resistant to humidity and sweat. For certain wearers, horsehide is a favorite for hard-use IWB holsters. Seeing how this type…

Badger Ordnance Announces Condition One Charging Handle (C1CH) Badger Ordnance (North Kansas City, MO) is pleased to introduce the Condition One Charging Handle (C1CH), the 4th generation from the inventors of the ambidextrous charging handle. The C1CH is a sleek and robust ambidextrous charging handle made for the AR15/M16/M4 family of weapon systems. Unlike other offerings on the market, our C1CH is machined from 7075 forgings, rather than billet or extrusions, resulting in a significantly stronger charging handle. This is a commitment that we have maintained since we originated the ambidextrous charging handle, because we believe that it is a…

As suppressors have become more common on modern rifles, shooters quickly discovered a serious challenge that came with them: heat. Suppressors reduce noise and visible flash, but they also trap hot gases, causing temperatures to rise extremely fast during sustained fire. In just a short shooting session, a suppressor can become hot enough to burn skin instantly or melt nearby gear such as gloves, slings, packs, or clothing. Early suppressor covers were often designed as simple accessories rather than true safety equipment. Many failed under real use, melting, slipping, or transferring heat instead of stopping it. Burn Proof Gear was…

It’s been a minute since we took a peek at what Real Steel has been up to, but suffice it to say they’ve been as productive as ever. One of their latest projects is a super upscale revision of the Griffin model. It’s called the Griffin Ultimatum, and it’s geared for enthusiast-grade performance. In one of those scary “time is indeed swiftly passing” moments, we discovered that Real Steel’s Griffin is 10 years old. We still think of Real Steel itself as one of the new kids on the block, but clearly this kid has been around the block enough…

WASHINGTON — Batteries for cellphones and other small devices deplete quickly outside in the winter, and that’s no different for warfighters in the field. To make sure they’re focused on the mission — and not the temperature or malfunctioning equipment — War Department experts are creating specialized technology and adapting current equipment to survive in frigid climates. More countries, including U.S. adversaries, are increasing their presence in the Arctic thanks to its vast natural resources and new shipping lanes that have opened due to ice melt. Those changes have helped to shift the future of expeditionary warfare toward small, self-sustained…

As my bird dogs and I neared the end of a cat tail slough, I watched two roosters flush wild 80 yards ahead of us, out of range. I grimaced, felt my lower lip crack, and tasted blood as a 40 mph gust ripped across my face. Yet another wasted effort. It had been a brutal week in South Dakota, with waist-deep snow covered in an inch of ice, temperatures approaching -20, and birds scooting across the icy landscape ahead of us. We were trying to keep up, but it was impossible. Every step sent me and the dogs plummeting…

Reinforcement of the Bundeswehr’s Puma Fleet: Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland to Supply 200 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to the German Army – Contract Value Around €4.2 Billion It has commissioned Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland (KNDS), to supply 200 Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The corresponding amendment to the existing framework contract has now been signed at the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) in Koblenz. The contract will take legal effect in January 2026. The total gross volume of the procurement is €4,2 billion…