KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (1 September 2026) At SMM 2026, Mehler Protection is set to unveil SCILT NAVAL, a new active counter-UAV system developed specifically to protect ships from close-range threats. The threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is evolving: Recent conflicts have demonstra...
I swear I could open up a second-hand store with how many backpacks I have, but I always have room for another. The latest is the 5.11 Tactical MVR 25L Backpack. While 5.11 has tactical in the name, tactical intentions weren’t my goal behind the bag. I wanted something compact with a big main p...
Springfield Armory has been a major player in the U.S. firearms market for more than five decades now. Its initial offering in 1974 was the M1A, a semi-auto version of the famed M14 rifle which is still used by special units in the U.S. military. Then, the company expanded into a line of quality ...
When I visited Q in Dover New Hampshire, over a year ago, I walked out of there with one quote in my mind that I can still remember. "Nobody really minds what you're up to, as long as you're enjoying yourself," explained Nick Schaefer, an engineer who has played a key role in ...
One of the biggest names in the outdoor speaker game, Turtlebox has been known for a few years now for making ultra-tough speakers. Capable of surviving water, mud, dirt, and even fires in a few cases for some unlucky outdoorsmen. Last year at ICAST, Turtlebox unveiled their newest model of outdo...
“It was scary, you know? The damnedest thing…” The old Marine flicked at a bright yellow tie he was wearing. “We were ordered to take Atabrine to prevent malaria. Most of us did that but it tended to turn our eyes and skin a bright yellow. And then a rumor started that the stuff would Rea...
A divided Ninth Circuit panel has left California’s 24/7 gun-store surveillance mandate in place. Judge Kenneth Lee warned that forcing FFLs to record customers’ conversations threatens both free speech and privacy.
A major new national firearms survey estimates that Americans use guns defensively against animal threats roughly 180,000 times every year.
Palmetto State Armory has the optics-ready Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm pistol for $599.99—$200 below PSA’s regular price. Buyers can also claim $200 in Shadow Systems store credit for a limited time.
‘Tis the season for hunting, and there’s nothing better than being able to fill your family’s freezer with fresh meat. Venison, elk, and other wild game doesn’t always cook as easily as your standard beef ribeye, however, and sometimes taking your prized meat from field to table isn’t a...