CANCON Carolinas 2026: A Lively Low-Decibel Weekend
Here’s a look at just some of the fun that was had at CANCON Carolinas 2026. If you missed it, we hope to see you there next year!
NATO DIANA Unveils Six New Challenges to Tackle Evolving Defence and Security Needs
LONDON – 1 June 2026 – NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched six new challenges aimed at finding game-changing solutions that help build a safer future for the Alliance. Innovators can submit their proposals for DIANA’s challenges until 12:00 UTC +1/BST on Friday 3 July 2026. Selected innovators will become part of…
Winchester Model 97: JMB’s Most Iconic Shotgun
spell check: John Moses Browning gave us the 50 BMG, Colt 1911, and many others. His greatest shotgun? Debateable between the Auto-5 and this, the Winchester Model 97!
Rampart Range Day 26 – Pulsar
Pulsar’s Symbion multi-spectral binoculars are a great value. In addition to EO (day and low light) and thermal cameras, the Symbion incorporates a laser range finder and video camera. Sensor Thermal 1280×1024/12µm | Digital 3840×2160 Objective lens Thermal F50/1.0 | Digital F50/1.8 Magnification, x Thermal 2 – 24x | Digital 6.5 – 26x FOV (HxV),…
Rampart Range Day 26 – Sordin
Sordin exhibited their T2 comms headset built in their SordinFLEX Modular Design Platform. Additionally, you can choose between four audio profiles to adapt your sound image to the actual tactical situation. Switching is as simple as toggling between profiles using an ergonomic keypad. Profiles include: Tactical is the normal audio profile for general purposes. Gain…
Rampart Range Day 26 – Ice Warrior Tactical
Ice Warrior Tactical was founded in Canada to help Law Enforcement Officers and Military personnel who are tired of losing dexterity due to prolonged cold. The Mammoth-X V2 McMeekin is made up of a glove inside of a mitt. Thanks to the 3M Thinsulate 240G insulation it is rated down to in -40 C/-40 F…
Rampart Range Day 26 – Spartan Precision Equipment
The UK’s Spartan Precision Equipment offers some amazing weapon accessories adopted by elite forces the world over. Take for instance the new DMR pod which is based on the highly successful Sniper Pod for rifles chambered in 50 BMG. Made in Denmark, it he DMR Pod is rated to 338 Lapua thanks to its carbon…
Rampart Range Day 26 – Hudson Supplies
Hudson Supplies is well known for their distribution of the DownEast Inc FASTmag. Features: • Mounts to any MOLLE/P.A.L.S. 1″ web system, up or down [operators preference] • GhillieTEX™ IR Signature Reduction Technology • Reduces reload cycle time • High-Impact resistant polymer case with anti-fragmentation properties • Attachment slots for ‘double-stack’ – Magazine stays secure…
Shell Shock Technologies and CBC Partner to Scale Advanced Ammunition Technology
PRESS RELEASE Eubank, Ky. (June 2026) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, today announced that it has agreed upon the principal commercial terms of a strategic collaboration with CBC Global Ammunition, one of the world’s largest ammunition manufacturers, focused on the industrialization and global commercialization of SST’s proprietary NAS3 hybrid…
Rampart Range Day 26 – Talos Advanced Systems
The team at Talos Advanced Systems considered what would happen if Canada no longer had access to foreign materials for armor plates. They came up with this, a a 100% Canadian plate backer to replace PE soft armor.