AO Review: WeatherX Solar Power Bank and Light

Most of the emergency gear I own usually plays double duty as part of my primary camping gear. Put simply, if it’s not likely to get used, I don’t really want to have it around. The WeatherX XPCW19B is one item that I’d normally file into the category of “survival” gear, but it’s turn...

By Luke Cuenco •

Allen-Vanguard Acquired by Defence Investment Specialist Operating Partners Group

Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), has entered a new era with new owners, Operating Partners Group (OPG). Specialist defence investors OPG have taken ownership of Allen-Vanguard, expanding its defence technology portfolio to complement and reinforce its ex...

By Eric G •

Riding Shotgun: Derya's 18-Inch EX1400 Coach

The phrase "riding shotgun" comes from stagecoach messengers who sat beside the driver with a short double-barreled gun, and Derya Arms has built a new shotgun for the same job. The EX1400 Coach is a 12-gauge side-by-side with 18-inch barrels, a compact break-action gun made for fast po...

By Eric B •

Mehler Vario System GmbH Prevails in Design Rights Dispute with NFM AS on Appeal

Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf Confirms: Mehler Protection’s Grid Carrier Does Not Infringe NFM AS’s Design Rights FULDA, GERMANY (20 October 2026) Mehler Vario System GmbH, the legal entity operating under the Mehler Protection brand within Mehler Systems, has been successful in the ap...

By Eric G •

Foxtrot Mike ISU-9 Makes Standard 9mm Go Subsonic

A suppressed 9mm PCC is one of the most enjoyable things you can shoot. Subsonic from the muzzle, no blast, no ear defenders strictly required, and a rifle you can run flat and fast all day. The catch has always been the operating system. Foxtrot Mike 's ISU-9 upper receiver is an attempt to...

By Eric B •

Q3 2026: Firearm Units Down 7.8%, Suppressors Up 178.6%

Q3 2026 retail data shows firearm units down 7.8% while revenue held nearly flat - a mix shift toward lever-actions, premium handguns and suppressors that changes what dealers should stock and how customers find them.

By Claire Eason •
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