Several years ago I owned an original Beretta PX4 Compact. I wanted something slightly smaller than my Glock 19, and had been turned onto the gun by the folks at Lucky Gunner. Unfortunately I had some misunderstandings about concealment principles, and never quite got comfortable with the gun. For years I joined the crowd in…
Essex Junction, Vermont – Revision Military, a global leader in advanced protective eyewear solutions, is proud to announce that its innovative SlingShot ballistic sunglasses have been added to the U.S. Army’s Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL®) and assigned a National Stock Number (NSN). This milestone further strengthens Revision’s position as a trusted supplier of mission-critical eye…
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been added as the next combat arms career field to require special sex and age neutral fitness standards. EOD joins other fields with heightened entry level and sustained physical fitness requirements. These requirements acknowledge that sustained endurance is necessary to tackle long hours in physically and…
Tasmanian Tiger Introduces New TT Wrap Holder Designed as a flexible, adjustable insert pouch, the TT WRAP HOLDER proves to be a versatile pouch for grenades and flashbangs. Knoxville, Tenn. (July 2025) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is proud to announce…
38 Sierra LLC Releases Inert Ordnance for Counter- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training 38 Sierra LLC is proud to announce the release a new line of inert ordnance training aids to support Counter- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) training and readiness. Designed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Veteran Patrick McCrone, the size, weight and, appearance of each ordnance…
NEW from Midwest Industries is the latest line of AR-15 handguards, the Combat Rail HD. Building off the MI Night Fighter, the Combat Rail HD is Midwest’s latest and greatest duty-ready handguard. After getting the chance to run it over the past month, it’s nice to be able to talk about it finally. Available in…
This latest order represents the next step toward broader fielding of the SMASH fire control systems across the Marine Corps [July 14, 2025] – SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, is proud to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, SMARTSHOOTER Inc., has received a new order from the United States…
Published in late May, the US Marine Corps guidance for the wear of PPE, restricting it to only issued items which have undergone testing and are on approved use lists. This ends the use of private purchase and commercial off the shelf items unless on the approved lists detailed in the message. Below is the…
LENGGRIES, GERMANY (11.07.2025) Lindnerhof, a Mehler Systems brand, expands its load-carriage solutions with a new generation of mission-configurable backpack pouches and accessories. Purpose-built for operational versatility, high durability, and seamless integration with plate carriers, the range supports military, law enforcement, and tactical users in the most demanding environments. The M800 (Small) and M810 (Large) modular…
US Army Electromagnetic Warfare Capabilities Update Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. – The U.S. Army is addressing a critical need for enhanced electromagnetic warfare (EW) capabilities with a new strategy and refined modernization approach. Recognizing a gap in extended-range, persistent ground and airborne EW assets, the Army is shifting its focus to improve targeting and provide…