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By Alan M. Rice Posted in #Gear Owned and operated by Jeff and Kristi Hoffman, Black Hills Ammunition has been in business for over 40 years. Jeff, a former police officer, handles the technical side of the business. Kristi, with a background in business and accounting, handles the necessary business operations such as human resources, bookkeeping, payroll and more. The Black Hills Ammunition of today began as Black Hills Shooters Supply in 1981 in Rapid City, South Dakota, by a local police officer. As part of its business model, it produced police training ammunition. At the time,…

The Danish Roman Iron Age (AD 1-400) was a time of connectivity, but also a time of turbulence. The impact of this on the development of military power is well illustrated by the large votive weapon deposits discovered across southern Scandinavia, particularly in the regions forming modern-day Denmark and Sweden. Here, we tell the story of a fine example of one of these weapon deposits, from Illerup Ådal in central Denmark… …Study of this subject is bolstered by approximately 15,000 items of weaponry and personal effects that have been recovered from a lake in the Illerup valley, where they were…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More The most powerful UTV in the world is a Toyota? Toyota’s U.S. design team has built and revealed a SEMA show concept called the Scion 01. It’s an old name, but a new product: A UTV with the turbo-four and hybrid system out of a Tacoma pickup. I-Force Max Goes Wild Thanks to its Tacoma i-Force Max hybrid engine and motor, this UTV makes more than 300 horsepower. And unless Toyota has detuned the system, it should make an incredible 465 pound-feet of torque.…

My old friend and writing mentor Terrill Hoffman used to say that a folder is just a pre broken knife. He was a believer in carrying a fixed blade for EDC use as there’s no lock to fail, and nothing to go wrong when deploying them. While I do still like folding knives, it’s hard to argue with his logic. If you think the same way, you might be interested in the Pocket Tango series from MKM Knives. The Pocket Tango The MKM Pocket Tango was designed by my buddy David C. Anderson, the face and voice of Knifecenter.com’s YouTube…

Angstadt Arms Introduces the Vanquish 22 for Ruger Precision Rimfire Match-Grade Suppressed Barrel Charlotte, NC (November 4, 2025) — Angstadt Arms announces the Vanquish 22 suppressed barrel engineered specifically for the Ruger Precision® Rimfire platform. The Vanquish 22 brings Angstadt’s patented, baffle-free suppression technology to the popular Ruger Precision Rimfire, delivering whisper-quiet performance, match-grade accuracy, and near-zero maintenance compared with traditional baffle-style rimfire suppressors. “Precision rimfire shooters no longer have to sacrifice accuracy for sound performance, the Vanquish 22 delivers both and has the added benefit of near-zero maintenance over traditional baffle-style rimfire suppressors,” said Rich Angstadt, President of Angstadt…

As I sink into the driver’s seat and adjust the rear-view mirror, I only see the back seat, no window to view the rear of the car. But flip the lever at the base of the mirror and transform it into an illuminated screen showing a clear, zoomed-in view of what’s behind. I put it in reverse, and the 15.4-inch center display gives additional vantage points for a panoramic scene of what’s behind. I counted nine cameras on the Polestar 4 in total. It sees all. Polestar’s fourth model takes a crossover SUV coupe shape, but with more fastback sedan-like…

Australian-based ZeroTech offers a dialed-in, entry-level precision optic in its Vengeance 6-24x50mm.The advancements in armaments and ammunition in recent decades have extended the average rifleman’s range to the horizon. This has prompted perhaps a quieter—but no less impactful—revolution in shooting gear in recent years: optics.High-quality optics have been around for years in all shapes and forms. The catch was, unless you were going to sell your first born off for medical testing, most of this precision glass was out of the common man’s reach. Overnight, it seems, this has all changed.The same clarity, precision adjustment, magnification, and rugged build found…

Back in July Amn Brayden Lovan was killled in a shooting in the Weapons Storage Area of FE Warren AFB, Wyoming. It is alleged he was shot by another member of his squadron, Amn Marcus White-Allen who was charged with involuntary manslaughter as well as making a false official statement. This horrific incident also led to a questionable decision by the Commanding General of Air Force Global Strike Command, Gen Thomas Bussiere to remove the weapon from service so that the command’s inventory could be inspected for defects. This only further fed the flames of the false report that the…

Our travel activities are diverse, and we need pants that can cover all the bases. Thankfully, we’ve legged it just about clear across the country in the best travel pants for women and settled on this wardrobe of winners for your next trip. While comfort and mobility are essential for an active traveler, we also sought versatile styles that transition easily to a night out on the town or a work event. We’ve worn top picks like the Patagonia Quandary Joggers everywhere from redeye flights to afternoon hikes, and cheaper options like the Mountain Hardwear Dynama Ankle Pants are great for…

Direct Action® invites you to Milipol Paris 2025, taking place 18–21 November in Paris. The manufacturer of top-tier tactical equipment will showcase premiere products, gear-configuration demos led by former Special Mission Unit GROM operators, and modern solutions for law-enforcement and special-operations units. France’s leading tactical & military event Held in Paris, Milipol Paris 2025 is this year’s largest and most important event dedicated to security, tactics, and military solutions in France. Direct Action® welcomes visitors to booth 5 F 033. In times of global tensions and rapidly evolving threats, Milipol takes on special significance. For Direct Action, participating in this…