The bullpup rifle is becoming more popular as the variety increases and the designs advance to incorporate similar operating features as more familiar weapons such as the AR15 style rifles. But as a concept, the bullpup requires a unique mindset and willingness to accept certain changes fro the familiar concepts that have become a subject…
Many years ago I was traveling back down to San Diego with some friends, and we were ‘yucking’ it up in the vehicle. We were a convoy of three vehicles, on our way down Interstate 5, and cruising straight down the road and into Los Angeles. Humor turned into confusion as I looked out the…
WTF’s Back Panel 91.1 for Crye AVS WTF’s Hydro Zip-On Back Panel 91.1 for Crye Precision AVS is designed for use with Source Kangaroo, WLPS, and ILPS bladder and CamelBak’s 70oz and 100oz short bladders. To discourage inadvertent separation from the carrier, zipper pull tabs tuck securely and silently into milspec elastic loops to prevent…
Originally published Nov 28 2019 Michael Yon is an American war correspondent, writer, and photographer. He served in the Special Forces in the early-1980s, and he became a writer in the mid-1990s. He focused on military writing after the invasion of Iraq. Yon has been embedded on numerous occasions with American and British troops in…
(GATTATICO (RE) – ITALY) – FROG.PRO®, the Italian reference brand for tactical tailoring, is finally ready to launch its new pouches. They will be available on their website starting from today May 9th 2025. “At FROG.PRO, our mission has always been clear: deliver high-performance tactical gear that professionals can trust in any operational environment. Today,…
Phoenix, AZ – From April 10–12, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility roared to life (quietly, of course) for CANCON Arizona 2025, the world’s largest fully suppressed range day. This year’s event was the biggest and most immersive yet, combining top-tier shooting opportunities, expert training, and direct-to-consumer gear access for a weekend that lived up to…
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 6, 2025) — Soldiers deploying in a wide range of climates for future conflicts will need batteries capable of powering their advanced electronics in extreme weather conditions. To meet these challenges, Army researchers are developing rechargeable batteries for Soldier-worn and handheld equipment with increased temperature ranges. Initiatives to field Soldiers…
SOF Week 25 – Real Spy Comics Real Spy Comics presents stories from the International Spy Museum. The first graphic novel centers on the career of Colonel Chris Costa who ran human intelligence networks in Afghanistan in the 2000s and now serves as the Executive Director of the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. They…
As the weather warms in the spring and summer a whole new world opens up for exploration and adventure. What footwear do I want to wear on my next adventure? Hiking Boots? River Sandals? Sneakers? What do I really want to wear on my feet on my next trip? How about Hydro Recon made by…
SOF Week 25 – Boresight From Australia comes Boresight and their family of target drones. Designed to be used as an aerial target, the BQ400 quadcopter is a low-cost drone. It has a flight duration of 25 minutes and can fly over 2500m at speed of up to 17.5 m/s. Using the ground control system,…