POTD: Prototype Colt Cobra RA0000002 – Colt’s Revolver Comeback

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a very modern prototype, but one that marks a big moment for Colt. This is a prototype of the new Colt Cobra, a 2 inch 38 Special snub with the serial number RA0000002. Colt had been out of the double action revolver game for a […] The...

By Sam.S •

Reptilia Launches AGS 30mm 20 MOA Mount

New 30mm configuration brings 20 MOA cant and a low mounting profile to the AGS family October 29, 2026 — Reptilia announces the launch of the AGS™ 30mm 20 MOA Mount in black, expanding its mounting options for modern bolt-action rifles. The new configuration pairs a 30mm scope diameter with ...

By Eric G •

Beat the October Lull: Where Mature Bucks Actually Go

The October lull gets blamed for empty sits across the whitetail woods, but the deer are still moving. They have shifted their patterns, and in most cases, they are circling the same tired stands hunters keep climbing into. The problem lies in where the hunter sits, not in how the deer behave. If...

By James Chen •

The 5 Best Thermal Monoculars for Hunting

Thermal monoculars earn their place in a hunting kit because they detect heat signatures and give you a real-time view in complete darkness, which makes them especially useful for predator hunting such as hogs and coyotes. Unlike a dedicated thermal scope, a handheld unit isn’t tethered to ...

By James Chen •

Zero-Tax NFA: Turn the Suppressor Wait Into a Walk-In Sale

ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval and registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs on October 9, 2026. A five-part growth plan for dealers who want the released demand to walk into their store instead of someone else's.

By Gary Stone •

Arc’teryx Pro Raises Funds for SOC-F During DC Launch of Tactician Line

During the recent AUSA Annual Meeting, Arc’teryx Pro hosted a private evening at their new Georgetown brand store. While Tactician has had limited exposure at other industry events such as SHOT Show and Operator Expo, this was the first time many had the opportunity to get a close look at A...

By Eric G •

Real Optical Magic: The EOTech VUDU 4-12×36

I imagine the discussion that lead to the VUDU 4-12×36 in EOTech’s design room looked something like this. Several people sitting around a table staring at two well established optics. The first is a precision scope, perhaps even their own. But I like to imagine it’s a classic, l...

By Keith Finch •

Spanish National Police Adopt Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC

Springfield Armoury has announced  a major European law enforcement contract win with Spain’s primary police force, the Policía Nacional, selecting the Echelon 4.0FC as their new standard-issue sidearm for uniformed officers. The Policía Nacional consists of over 70,000 o...

By Matthew Moss •

Hands-On Experiment: User Experimentation Accelerates Technology Adoption

In 2025, the Department of War (DoW) articulated delivering at speed as a top priority. Putting technology and capabilities into the hands of warfighters as fast as possible, when they need it, even ahead of need, can help warfighters maintain lethality and overmatch adversaries on the battlefiel...

By Eric G •

On-Body vs. Off-Body Carry | Pros, Cons and Practical Considerations

One of the debates in the firearms world is on-body vs. off-body concealed carry. Simply choosing to carry a firearm with you everywhere you go already seems like such a complex task, and then you have to consider how exactly you plan to carry your firearm. Most likely, you’ll also hav...

By Grace Torrence •
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