FORT BRAGG, N.C. — In support of the Department of War’s transformation initiative, Fort Bragg and the XVIII Airborne Corps officially opened the Lt. Gen. James Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost on January 23, 2026. As the first facility of its kind, building on U.S. Army Division innovation labs, the JIOP serves as a center that…
The Nocpix Mate Ultra S60R is the flagship model in the company’s new Mate series of thermal clip-on attachments, positioned as a high-end option for hunters seeking to convert their daytime riflescope into a thermal-capable system without permanent modifications. Released in 2025, the Mate Ultra stands out as one of the first thermal clip-ons to…
Samopal USA dropped the cleanest vz.61 Skorpion build stateside: a factory-fresh Czech small-arms legend turned into a folding, red-dot-ready pocket rocket. I’m not sure what I like best about this build, but it’s the hottest .32 ACP I’ve ever seen. The modern star of the show is the Aimpoint ACRO P-2 red dot, bolted solid…
During a recent trip to Bi-Mart — a Pacific Northwest chain that stocks ammo among a smattering of other things— I spotted something unusual on the ammo shelf. Sitting between boxes of CCI Standard Velocity and Mini-Mags was a 100-round sleeve labeled “CCI .22LR OEM” with a 40-grain bullet. I’d never seen this offering before…
~ How rugged USB-C connectors power interoperability across C5ISR systems ~ Modern defence operations rely on seamless communication across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. As joint and coalition missions become more complex, the systems behind them need to connect, share data and adapt in real time. These demands are driving significant changes in…
I’ve long been a fan of Viktos clothing which combines vintage elements with modern materials and construction. Inspired by a clothing mod by a Navy SEAl, these jeans include woodland cargo pockets. They’ve added a few embellishments to the pants to give them a salty appeal. The design is solid for range work with plenty…
During their Defense Range Day, SIG SAUER showed us a new variant of the OSCAR6 HDX PRO Spotting Scope equipped with a Mil Reticle. This 20x fixed optic offers OmniScan™ Optical Image Stabilization Technology stabilization as well as diopter adjustment to accommodate individual vision. In addition to a remote tape switch for the WARP laser…
@Hoplopfheil interviews Ben from Shadow Systems at SHOT 2026 on their all-new AXIO pistol – a striker-fired masterpiece engineered from the ground up to dominate 2011s with unmatched control, buttery recoil impulse, and elite shootability. Featuring a steel chassis for perfect balance, Overstroke Slide magic, an Octagon Barrel locking in precision, and triggers from 2.5-4lbs…
Some classic looks combined with modern features make for some undeniably good rifles. At home on the range or at range.
UNITY Tactical’s new FAST SideKar is the best product I saw at SHOT Show. It’s simple, straight forward design updates and improves the M240 Medium Machine Gun and other similar platforms. This optic and laser riser-style mount adds additional Picatinny rail space to the feed tray cover and moves the laser away from the barrel…