Desert Tactical Arms’ Second-Generation Multiple-Caliber Precision Rifle [REVIEW]
First seen way back in RECOIL Issue #4, the Desert Tech SRS Bullpup Bolt-Action Rifle! Does it still hold up? Did it stand the test of time?
Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation’s The SOF Auction & Raffle
Task Force Dagger Special Operation Foundation (TFDSOF)’s SOF Auction & Raffle is open now and closes during the SOF Social held at Cubic’s Embassy Suites Ballroom on May 19th at 8PM EDT. There are more than 130 items on the Auction & Raffle, the list includes a Limited Edition framed US flag, parachuted into…
The VSLAP-V1 from B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. at SOF Week 2026
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications worldwide, is proud to highlight their new VSLAP® series a compact high-power near infrared target pointer and illuminator. The VSLAP®-V1 is the latest device in production from the B.E. Meyers & Co. line…
BFG Monday: Your Chemlight Bundle Is Obsolete
For decades, deploying chemlights meant relying on an outdated and improvised process. Operators had to unwrap individual chem lights, bundle them together with 550 cord, tape them to control light output, then figure out how to secure the entire setup to a belt or kit using additional retention methods or carabiners. The process added unnecessary…
NSWC Crane Sailor Brings Fleet to the Lab to Elevate Electromagnetic Warfare Capabilities
A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Sailor and Avionics Technician has spent his decade-long career honing his knowledge and expertise in electromagnetic warfare to support the Fleet. Avionics Technician Petty Officer Second Class (AT2) Jeffrey Weaver joined the U.S. Navy after receiving his bachelor’s degree. He specialized in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair…
PROOF Research Unveils New Shorter Barrel Configurations in the PROOF Elevation 2.0 and Elevation MTR 2.0
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – May 14, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce the launch of shorter barrel configurations for the PROOF Elevation 2.0 and Elevation MTR 2.0. Built on a commitment to innovation, performance and advanced materials, PROOF Research’s latest barrel options represent a refined approach for both the modern hunter and marksman. Both the PROOF Elevation 2.0 and Elevation MTR 2.0…
Open House at the Foreign Legion Recruitment Group – May 30 and 31, 2026
The famed French Foreign Legion has shared this press release with us. Please excuse any translation errors as it was provided in French and I have had to translate it to English. In English The Foreign Legion Recruitment Group, based at Fort de Nogent in Fontenay-sous-Bois, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting…
Wiley X Served as Official Sponsor and Partner of the 15th Annual Boot’n & Shoot’n
Frisco, TX – [May 12, 2026] Wiley X proudly served as an official sponsor, partner, and ambassador of Boot’n & Shoot’n, the annual patriotic fundraising event hosted by Valor Mission Project, which took place Thursday, April 9, at Dallas Gun Club in Lewisville, Texas. Back for its 15th anniversary, Boot’n & Shoot’n is celebrated as “The Most…
Here We Stand – 18 Years On
Today we celebrate our 18th anniversary of daily publication with this 42,658th post. It’s been a great trip and we look forward to many more.
Botach Named Benelli’s 2025 Dealer of the Year
LAS VEGAS, NV — Benelli has named Botach Inc. its 2025 Dealer of the Year. The award recognizes Botach for its sales volume, technical depth, and long service to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies nationwide. Botach has grown into one of the largest and most-trusted suppliers of duty firearms, optics, body armor, and…