Curious Relics #135: Two Guns, One Name – The Colt 1862 Police Part II

Welcome back, folks! Last time around we kicked off a four-part look at the Colt 1862 Police revolver, covering the design philosophy that produced it, the Civil War timing that hampered its sales, the factory fire that made things worse, and the conversion craze that ate up the majority of survi...

By Sam.S

Army Develops Self-Evacuation Exoskeleton for Lower-Leg Injuries

When a soldier takes a round to the shin or catches a blast that fractures the tibia, the traditional response pulls two to four additional service members off the line to haul a litter, plus a security element to cover them. That's a significant combat power cost for a single casualty. The ...

By Eric B

ShellShock Protection EXO Pro Elite Electronic Ear Pro Launches June 20

ShellShock Protection is launching the EXO Pro Elite, with preorders open now at $119. This is the upgraded version of their EXO Pro, and the improvements are meaningful rather than cosmetic. Better protection rating, faster attack time, improved audio clarity, redesigned battery compartment for ...

By Sam.S

The Survey Says: Dems Largely Dismissive of 2A Threat

A new AP-NORC poll shows a sharp partisan divide over whether the right to keep and bear arms is under threat, with Democrats far less concerned than Republicans and independents.

By Dave Workman

XS Sights Releases Tritium Front Sight for Ruger SP101 & LCR

XS Sights has released a tritium Standard Dot front sight for the Ruger SP101 with fixed rear and the Ruger LCR in .38/.357, and the headline feature is that it comes pre-drilled. No mill work, no drill press, no gunsmith required. The pinhole is already there, and the kit ships with everything y...

By Sam.S

TacJobs – Emissary Development Seeks Independent Sales Reps

WORK WITH EMISSARY: We’re looking for independent sales representatives focused on Law Enforcement, Military, and Government sales. This is a fully remote, commission-only 1099 contractor opportunity. No salary, no quotas, and no set schedule. We’re looking for professionals with exis...

By Eric G

Safariland HOLLE Solves the Duty Belt's Oldest Frustrations

Duty belts have changed very little in decades. Threading pouches on in the right order, fighting keepers that fall off mid-shift, and liner belts that lose their grip after months of hook-and-loop abuse. It's a long list of small frustrations that add up fast for the officers who wear them ...

By Eric B
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