The Drone Dominance Program (DDP) began its competitive selection with the Qualifier, held from June 8–19, 2026, at Camp Grayling, MI. During the Qualifier, 49 drone companies competed in rigorous day and night operations across two challenging mission areas: Long Range Strike and Tactical Assa...
Editor’s Note: The Ed Brown Metal Grip Module reviewed in this article was provided to the author by Ed Brown Products. The 1911 DS Prodigy used for testing the Metal Grip Module was loaned to the author for this review by Springfield Armory. For the history of the 1911, you might find pist...
In a span of just 48 hours, two separate judicial benches handed down starkly contrasting decisions on Delaware firearm statutes that have been entangled in litigation for years. On September 8, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court upheld lawmakers' 2022 ban on 18-to-20-year-olds purchasing or operat...
The modern battlefield includes drones, and the operator carrying them needs a purpose-built solution that keeps pace with the mission. The FirstSpear FPV-FLIP BAG is a mission-focused platform built specifically for drone operators working in fast-moving and contested environments. Compatible wi...
So if you’ve ever fished saltwater, there is a very small chance that you aren’t familiar with PENN Reels. One of the oldest brands in fishing, PENN has been around since the 1930s. I grew up on them, fishing for snapper on old 4/0 PENN Senators 113s. These were and are tanks, simple ...
Midwest Industries is most likely known for its various handguards, most notably its AR-15 and AK handguards. Today, with the massive amount of mission diversity that is necessitated by modern warfare, the ability to reliably mount a significant number of various accessories to a handguard is a g...
Fitness will not save you from altitude sickness, and neither will drinking water. The single thing that causes acute mountain sickness is gaining altitude too fast without acclimatization, and the most reliable way to prevent it is to climb slowly enough that your body can adjust. This matters f...
NEWINGTON, NH, September 22nd, 2026 – Wilcox Industries, a global leader in innovative sighting systems, targeting technologies, and mission ready solutions, is proud to introduce the VIPR™ (Visually Integrated Precision Reticle), a groundbreaking direct view optical sight engineered for toda...
GORUCK, a company deeply rooted in U.S. Army Special Operations, was founded in 2008 by Jason McCarthy, a former communications sergeant in the 10th Special Forces Group with combat experience in Iraq. Inspired by a visit to his wife, Emily McCarthy, then a CIA case officer, Jason set out to crea...
Having a plan when you go to the range is how you succeed. With that in mind, we've got beginner drills perfect for your next range trip.