The TRAK (Tactical Rope Access Kit) Bag is a streamlined, purpose-built solution for lightweight rope operations, personal escape, and hasty rescues. Optimized for high mobility where weight and bulk must be minimized, it provides a compact platform for maintaining rope and essential hardware in a readily deployable state. From vertical urban movement to jungle environments…
New for 2026 is the VP9CC, a no-compromise, fully-featured micro-compact from our factory in Oberndorf, Germany. Every VP9CC comes standard with six interchangeable backstraps for a truly custom fit. Optics equipped models feature a mounted Vortex Defender CCW-Vortex’s newest, top-of-the-line, micro-sized closed-emitter pistol optic. Optics ready models benefit from a new mounting system that allows…
The SIG516 G3 platform continues to evolve with the introduction of the Bronze variant. While the core design remains consistent with previous 516 models, a rifle that combines a piston system and updated styling with modern AR features, this version adds a distinct Bronze Cerakote finish across the receivers and handguard. At its core, the…
Long guns, medical gear, and comms — how you secure it, access it, and maintain it determines whether your vehicle is an asset or a liability when the call comes. Front Line Friday is a weekly column on duty-grade realities for first responders. Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week,…
10 April, 2026, REDMOND, WA — B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer and aerospace applications worldwide has announced the retirement of Master Prototype Machinist, Paul Phelps, after more than three decades of service. Phelps, whose craftsmanship has been a cornerstone of the company’s…
The FirstSpear SHADOW PACK is built to move weapons without advertising it. It discreetly carries short rifles, sub-guns, and shotguns inside a low-profile, non-tactical exterior that blends in where loud gear doesn’t belong. Designed for plain-clothes, surveillance, and urban work, it keeps capability close without drawing a second look. Adjustable shoulder straps and a quick-release…
The publicly unidentified 5.45 LMG is in the middle. Photo credit: RG.ru In 2019, the Russian news agency RG.RU released a photo of several new products from Kalashnikov Concern. The weapons were displayed during a visit by Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, where the diversification and reduction of the military-industrial complex…
HOHENFELS, Germany – Green Berets with 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, put their skills to the test with a new and innovative training scenario, Exercise Deep Strike, at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center here, February 15-23, 2026. This exercise simulated a complex real-world mission that challenged small special…
For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of the new XM8 Carbine used by the members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. The XM8 is designed to improve maneuverability, especially in confined environments, while retaining the same 6.8×51mm ammunition and core operating system as the M7. The compact carbine represents the latest evolution…
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about cool versus capable carry guns. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. This week, we’ll start a multiple-part series about various holsters on the market and what’s best for you. We will go through what…