The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center has introduced SixPAC, a polymer and steel ammunition packaging system designed to replace the wood wirebound boxes that have been standard for small-caliber munitions since World War II. The system consists of two light...
The M14 rifle holds a significant place in the history of American military firearms, serving as a bridge between the battle rifles of World War II and the US’ military’s modern assault rifles. Developed in the post-World War II era, the M14 was the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. m...
Open carry – the wearing of a holstered gun in plain view in public – has become a hot-button issue among our nation’s pistol-packers. There are, naturally, talking points on both sides of the debate. A few years ago, Mark Walters invited me to join a panel on this topic on his popular show...
If you live the EDC (Every Day Carry) lifestyle, you’re always looking for something better. When it comes to holsters, that “something better” usually boils down to three things: comfort, retention and versatility. At least, that’s what I’m always chasing. Recently, I became aware of t...
You will find Kings Camo/XKG in Lindon, Utah and they are a hunting apparel brand that has been around since 2002. The two brothers who put the company on the map back then were the ones to debut their terrain-specific camo patterns. A change of guard came in 2013 with Ryan Foutz, Jed Nelson and ...
We tested two CZ 457 rimfire rifles in the field and on the range The post CZ 457 American Review: Quarter-Inch Groups Right Off the Rack appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Expert interview with Martin Bentz, CEO of Outlast Technologies Modern soldier systems are becoming more advanced, more protective and more complex. But with every additional layer of equipment, the microclimate close to the body becomes more critical. Heat build-up, perspiration, cold bridges an...
These aren't the usual suspects you'll find on a top-10 list The post The Greatest Guns in American History (That You’ve Mostly Never Heard Of) appeared first on Outdoor Life.
What belongs in a patrol vehicle trauma kit beyond the issued IFAK, how to organize it for access under stress, and the consumable rotation discipline that keeps it functional when it matters.
I recently heard someone say that handguns have no place in military combat. History shows us otherwise. For the tanker, artilleryman, radio operator or medic whose hands are too busy at designated tasks to hold a rifle, the pistol makes enormous sense. Behind the lines when unpleasant surprises ...