Author: Jack Bogart

The triple-barreled Luftwaffe Drilling is proof that the German air force took its survival guns very seriously.Beginning in World War I, there was a serious debate over how to arm aircrews. Many pilots carried a sidearm before planes were even armed, and the apocryphal story concerning the beginning of aerial combat is that the first “dogfight” was with pistols from passing pilots. This then quickly evolved into rifles—rifles with extended magazines, multiple pistols and then finally (and thankfully) machineguns being usefully mounted on aircraft.As aerial warfare evolved, aircraft were armed with an array of machineguns, cannon, rockets, bombs and eventually…

Ferro Concepts – 5AC Cobra Buckle Kit The new 5AC Cobra Buckle Kit converts the 5″ Assault Cummerbund front Velcro interface into a rugged, quick-release buckle connection that secures directly to the front plate pockets. Features: Compatible with the 5″ Assault Cummerbund only Constructed with laser cut thermoplastic Does not reflect under IR light/NOD No modification required to 5″ Assault Cummerbund No loss of MOLLE on 5″ Assault Cummerbund Made in USA ferroconcepts.com/products/5ac-cobra-kit This entry was posted on Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 13:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Armor. You can follow any responses to this entry through the…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: ADS Warrior East 2026 Come see us next week at ADS WARRIOR EAST over at booth #733 from Wednesday, June 24th, through Thursday, June 25th. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s yet to come in 2026 and beyond! To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train. For more information visit First-Spear.com. This entry was posted on Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 10:00 and is filed under Advertiser, FS Friday Focus,…

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…

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Army Software Factory noncommissioned officers marked a milestone in their careers as they became software operations warrant officers, graduating from Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker on June 10. The software operations technician military occupational specialty, known as 280A, is the Army’s newest functional area. “We realized the operational power of having Soldiers who have software operations skills paired with Soldiers with artificial intelligence skills to solve problems for commanders,” said Howard K. “Howie” Brewington, deputy director of the Mission Command Center of Excellence based at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The Army Software Factory is an…

Tent camping under the stars will always have its own allure. At the same time, getting to sleep in a real bed at the end of a long day of hiking is often a welcome luxury. If you love hiking and want to explore nature — but don’t like sleeping on the ground — hut-to-hut hikes are worth a try. For some wilderness areas, these backcountry huts are the only sleep option while exploring scenic trails. They also offer the advantage of packing lighter and moving faster, since you won’t need as much gear. We rounded up the seven best…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Outdoor Vitals: Up to 18% Off Sitewide Backpacking brand Outdoor Vitals specializes in ultralight, thoughtfully designed gear, and now that cutting-edge tech is all on sale. During its Founder’s Day sale, save on packs, quilts, sun hoodies, puffers, and more. Shop Outdoor Vitals Sale REI: 40% Off Jetboil Mini Mo If you’re the kind of backpacker who wants to eat directly from the pot, the Jetboil MiniMo is the stove for you. Metal handles, a wider mouth, and a shorter height make this stove…

Recent Demonstration Showcases Interoperable Counter-UAS Capabilities for National Security and Critical Infrastructure MissionsWarrenton, VA. – 16 June 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS), recently highlighted its participation in a recent C-UAS demonstration with Parsons Corporation, showcasing how interoperable technologies can help organizations detect, track, and respond to evolving drone threats. The demonstration brought together advanced sensing, command-and-control, and counter-drone technologies within a common operational environment, highlighting how organizations can leverage best-of-breed capabilities to improve situational awareness and accelerate decision-making during complex security operations. As part of the demonstration, DroneShield provided drone detection, electronic warfare, and…

If you ask me (and I imagine other women), there is no greater hell than trying to buy pants. Every pair of pants fits differently, and sizes can be wildly inconsistent across brands. Now add the dimension of trying to find functional, durable pants that can perform in the outdoors. Oftentimes, it feels like I have a better shot at finding the Holy Grail than I do a pair of comfortable, high-quality hiking/climbing pants. After years of trying countless pairs of pants, I can say with confidence I’ve finally found my Holy Grail: the prAna Halle Pants ($98). These pants…

If you follow watch culture at all, you’ll quickly realize that “watch people” take their stuff pretty seriously. Maybe that’s why Christopher Ward is such a breath of fresh air. With the release of the C60 Pool Diver ($1,475 with a steel Bader bracelet, and $1,250 with an Aquaflex rubber strap), Christopher Ward offers a super-functional watch with a sense of humor. It’s self-deprecating in ways few brands try to be. And realistically, it’s much more in tune with how most people actually use a dive watch. The Pool Diver is a follow-up to the wildly popular Desk Diver watch,…