Luke C. ( @BallisticAviation )is back at SHOT Show 2026 to have a quick sit-down with Surefire’s Andrew Wright to dig into the new SOCOM RC4 suppressor and what sets it apart from previous generations. They break down how the RC4’s updated unique design cuts back pressure, reduces gas to the face, and tames flash…
Some years SHOT Show becomes defined by a particular trend – in the past we’ve seen lever actions and 5.7mm pistols dominate. While SHOT Show 2026 was definitely the year of the suppressor with many new manufacturers entering the game following changes to the NFA, for me, SHOT 2026 was the year of the clone.…
In addition to the new Tactician line of combat uniforms, Arc’teryx PRO will introduce a new kneepad which will fit in the kneepad pockets on their trousers. Please note, the example I saw at SHOT Show was behind glass and the white dots you see are the overhead lights being reflected.
Double Tap launched their SnakeShot Magnum line at SHOT Show 2026, combining #9 shot with hardcast wadcutter projectiles in five magnum revolver calibers. These defensive loads ship February 2nd and deliver substantially deeper penetration than traditional snake shot by stacking a solid projectile behind the shot charge. NOTE: Double Tap warns against running any SnakeShot Magnum loads…
OTB Boots handed out some samples of their new Pirata series, a long anticipated update to the original Maritime Assault Boot from Altama, although designed by the same team that created this new line. The Pirata series consists of models: Pirata Elite (OTB / subsurface), Pirata Mid, and Pirata Low. This is the Pirata Low.…
SHOT Show was the first time I had seen the Hill People Gear Commuter urban pack in the wild. It is packed with features: Side entry padded laptop compartment will comfortably fit a 14.5″ laptop. As in, put a tape measure across the outside width of your laptop and see what it measures.The compartment is…
Elite Weapons & Tactics Training Company Launches Coffee Project to Fund Direct Support Through the SEAL Legacy Foundation Austin, TX — January 2026 — Trident Concepts, LLC, a veteran-owned company known for delivering elite-level weapons and tactics training, today announced the launch of a new give-back initiative designed to extend its mission beyond the training environment and…
GAU-2 mounted to a U.S. Air Force Search and Rescue UH-1, located in Hue, Vietnam. By Lynndon Schooler. On my last trip to Vietnam, I decided to explore the country from the South to the North, from the chaotic, motorbike-packed streets of Saigon and Hanoi to the quieter stops in between. I ended up seeing…