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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Pistol Magazine Pocket, Single-Double-Triple The FirstSpear Pistol Magazine Pockets delivers a secure and mission-ready solution for carrying spare pistol magazines in operational environments. Available in Single, Double, and Triple configurations, the system allows operators to scale their loadout based on mission profile and ammunition requirements. Each variant is purpose-built to carry one, two, or three pistol magazines, providing flexible capacity while maintaining a streamlined footprint on the kit. Designed for broad compatibility, the pockets accommodate most single- and double-stack pistol magazines commonly fielded by military and law enforcement personnel. This includes 7- and 8-round 1911-style magazines, as…

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Ak. – Across the freezing subarctic region, Green Berets immersed themselves in some of the most physically and mentally taxing cold weather training for the Joint Pacific Multinational Training Center (JPMRC) 26-02 rotation across multiple training areas in central and southern Alaska. Green Berets and enablers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) pushed their bodies to the limit and used their unique set of skills to enhance the effectiveness of 11th Airborne Division in a simulated large-scale combat operation from Feb. 11-20, 2026. Several small teams of operators leveraged reconnaissance and disruption of adversary technology…

As the sun started to drop over the Wyoming prairie, a crew of hunters and I quickly prepped to get rifles zeroed at the range. It had been a long travel day, and there wasn’t much time to get dialed for the next day’s coyote hunt. I grabbed the Kifaru Roam Crosslayer hoodie and rushed out to load up in the truck. January in Wyoming may elicit images of an icy, wind-ripped landscape, but this trip was shaping up to be unseasonably warm. That evening, temperatures sat comfortably in the 50s, and a light grid fleece hoody was all I…

Wildflowers are one of nature’s most beautiful — and fleeting — treasures. One week, they carpet a meadow in a sea of colorful blooms; the next, they might all be gone. Seeing them takes timing, planning, and a little luck. If you’re looking to photograph a super bloom this spring or take in some striking vistas, multiple national parks offer top-tier wildflower viewing. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to visit, and events to help you appreciate these gems. Great Smoky Mountains National Park America’s most-visited national park is also the richest in wildflowers. Over 1,500…

Knoxville, TN and Peterborough, UK — Qore Performance, Inc., the inventors of the IceAge Ecosystem of thermoregulation and hydration technologies, is proud to announce Tactical Kit as its premier distributor for the United Kingdom. This partnership provides British military, law enforcement, and professional end-users with direct, local access to the most advanced human performance-enhancing equipment on the market. Operating since 2008, Tactical Kit has established itself as the UK’s leading retailer of high-end tactical gear, stocking the world’s most elite brands. By adding Qore Performance to its inventory, Tactical Kit continues its mission of providing the “pinnacle of kit” with…

Normally, government commission meetings aren’t must-attend events, but yesterday’s meeting of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission certainly was. Hundreds of people showed up, the agency increased the size of the venue, and the meeting included extra security screenings. The reason for the crowds was a proposed state ban on the commercial sale of fur from 16 animals. After hours of debate and public comment, the commission decided to take the middle road, advancing the ban to the rulemaking phase, but not adopting it outright. The Proposal The measure comes from the Center for Biological Diversity (CFBD), an active…

After more than a year of increased tariffs driving up prices, the U.S. business community welcomed a recent Supreme Court decision that ruled against most of the White House’s sweeping tariffs. Then they won another victory when the Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that the White House must refund businesses for the illegal tariffs paid over the last year. But if consumers think that’s going to mean reduced pricing moving forward — that’s just not the case, according to business leaders interviewed by GearJunkie. After the court’s decision, President Trump used a different legal avenue to once again raise tariffs,…

Full-Time Chesapeake, Virginia We are looking for a Marketing Specialist to join our Project Freedom team. Project Freedom includes Blackhawk, Eagle, Stone Glacier, and CamelBak brands, delivering innovative gear designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness for military, law enforcement, and first responders worldwide. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and executing marketing strategies tailored to the markets across the Project Freedom brands. You will work closely with the global marketing team and sales organization, you will execute plans to drive brand awareness & affinity, engage target consumer & customer audiences, and contribute to the…

After the trophies had been handed out and the track cleared, Rivian offered the opportunity for a few trusted media to get behind the wheel of its R1S Quad RAD race SUVs on track. A very rutted, pot-holed, and soft track. I, of course, couldn’t say no to driving an over 1,000-horsepower machine on the track I’d just been a spectator of for the past few days. While I enjoyed my experience at the event, I’m always much more interested in doing than watching. RAD Rivian The vehicles were prepared with Pirelli studded tires, race seats with five-point harnesses, and…

(McLean, VA — March 05, 2026) FN America, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN® M240B machine guns, continuing the supply of FN America’s longest-standing military weapons platform. “This contract continues FN’s legacy of providing the most effective and advanced weapon systems for the warfighter,” said Jim Williams, Vice President, Military Programs for FN America, LLC. “The U.S. Army contract for the M240 machine gun was the first military contract FN was awarded and the first to be produced from our production facility…