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Salomon – Genesis Forces Mid GTX
I recently picked up a pair of the new Genesis Forces Mid GTX which were released earlier this year. They are touted as built for comfort and they deliver. The first thing I noticed after putting them on was how I felt like I was walking on a cushion of air. It makes sense as […]
Coercion, Bullying, Intimidation? Did the System Fail in Oregon’s Legislature?
TTPOA Issues Statement Regarding SIG SAUER P320 Pistol
There been a lot of controversy over the SIG P320 Pistol, especially after a false narrative was shared following the death of an Air Force Airman last summer at the hands of another Security Forces Defender. Rather than take responsibility for the death of his fellow service member, the perpetra...
What We Know About the Suspects in San Diego Shooting
SAF Celebrates Victory in 'Vampire Rule' Decision
Vittles on the Run – Bug Out Food Options
Any sort of emergency evacuation is stressful enough without adding hunger pangs to the mix. With that in mind, give some serious thought as to what you can pack in your bug-out bag to stave off the missed meal cramps. It’s important to understand that we’re not talking about lugging around e...
The SIG M400 Forge – Bang For Your Buck
How many ARs can a market take? We’ve been slowly run over by a wave of AR-15s at basically any budget price point. What can SIG do with the M400 Forge to stand out? That’s what I asked at Rendezvous 2026. The M400 series isn’t new, but it’s had several incarnations. The latest is the [&#...
First Look: Echelon Alpha 4.0C
Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...
Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 4.0C vs. Echelon 4.0C
Springfield Armory just dropped the Echelon Alpha 4.0C, and I got hands on with one ahead of the launch. The short version is that this is the most affordable entry into the Echelon ecosystem to date. MSRP is $599. The standard Echelon 4.0C currently runs $720. That gap is the entire reason this ...