Beecher Tactical – 3D Printed Plate Carrier

Back in 2006 I wrote in my introduction to the book “Battle Rattle” about the future of load carriage and my prediction that one day we would no longer sew fabric together but rather use either glue or welding to form our gear. Beecher Tactical has taken it in a different direction an...

By Eric G

Henry Didn't Forget: The .45-70 Bear's Leg Is Here!

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation⁩ ) stops by the Henry booth at NRAAM 2026 to speak with George to talk about the newly released .45‑70 Bear’s Leg lever‑action pistol and what it means for the lineup. Today, we’ll talk about how the Bear’s Leg fits into Henry’s lever‑gu...

By Luke C.

Murray State College's Accredited Gunsmithing Program

Today @BallisticAviation  speaks with Chad from Murray State College in Oklahoma to talk about one of the most unique gunsmithing programs in the country. As one of the very few programs tied to a fully accredited college, Murray State allows students to pursue a career in firearms and gunsm...

By Luke C.

Vortex’s Vanquish Binoculars Bring Nature Front and Center

Although the human eye is remarkable, it does have its limitations in seeing extended distances and clarity. Because of this, you’ll need some help from the Vanquish binoculars from Vortex. This compact binocular offers all the “just right” features you need from a casual viewing magnifier....

By Michael D'Angona

DIY Long Term Targets

I was recently scrolling YouTube when I saw a video by Regular Guy Training LLC discussing Infinity Targets. He pointed out that Infinity Targets cost well over a hundred dollars, but you can make your own DIY version cheaply. It turns out that stable mats are essentially the same material as lon...

By Travis Pike

Eyes in the Sky: How sUAS Training is Changing the Way Soldiers Fight

MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and respond to emerging aerial dangers. ...

By Eric G

5.56 vs .223: What's the Actual Difference?

This question shows up at gun counters more than just about anything else. Someone grabs a box of ammo, notices it says .223 Remington, but their barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, and suddenly they are wondering if they made a mistake. I have watched this exact scenario play out dozens of times, and ho...

By Sam.S
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