Front Line Friday #4: Patrol Rifle Setups to Reduce Training Burden
Your rifle doesn’t need to be “cool.” It needs to be the same every time, for every officer, under every dumb condition.
Your rifle doesn’t need to be “cool.” It needs to be the same every time, for every officer, under every dumb condition.
The Glock Gen 6 is officially here. Announced December 6, 2025 and available January 20, 2026, the new G17, G19, and G45 Gen 6 models feature improved ergonomics, a flat-faced trigger, new RTF6 grip texture, and a direct-mount optics-ready system. MSRP is $745. Find an FFL dealer near you to pick one up today.
At Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg next week, Silent Steel is debuting its new patent-pending Boltlok Quick-Attach mounting system, designed to deliver a secure, repeatable suppressor lock-up without added bulk. Boltlok addresses a common suppressor issue: mounting reliability under sustained fire.
The case sits in limbo at the U.S. Supreme Court, repeatedly relisted for conference without a decision on whether to grant review.
GLOCK officially revealed the 6th Generation in December 2025, hitting shelves January 20, 2026. The Gen6 G17, G19, and G45 bring a flat-faced trigger, standard optics-ready system, improved ergonomics, and enhanced grip texture — the biggest GLOCK update since Gen5.
A topic that consistently attracts significant interest is self-defense, and the two most common subtopics are home defense and concealed carry. Based on my personal experience and conversations with folks, concealed carry seems to be of the most interest. Why? You don’t go out in public with y...
Complete Glock Gen 6 guide covering all models (G17, G19, G26, G34, G45). Learn about new features, pricing, and how to find an FFL dealer for your Gen 6 transfer in 2026.
Complete guide to the Glock 19 Gen 6 in 2026. Learn about new features, pricing, availability, and how to find an FFL dealer for your transfer using FFLSearch.net.
Right now, Palmetto State Armory has the Glock 19 Gen 6 4.02” 9mm Optic Ready pistol marked down to $620.00, a solid 17% savings off MSRP.
Editor’s Note: In this Skallywag Tactical Riptide review, author Eugene Nielsen takes a stab at evaluating an intriguing new knife. The tanto version of the knife was provided to the author by the company for this review. The author states, “All opinions are my own and are based on my persona...