The 2010s saw a ton of growth in the pocketable concealed carry pistol market. The vast majority of states liberally issued CCW licenses, and the shift to permitless carry was just beginning to gain steam. There were a lot of companies trying out new things, and while most of these ideas didn’t stick around, you…
How a Pararescueman and a Combat Controller Created the Most Unique Field Pant in the Tactical World In a landscape crowded with look-alike tactical clothing, every company claims innovation, but two special operations veterans just disrupted the entire category with a laptop and a surprise drop. Introducing DinoCamTM, the world’s first operational camouflage made entirely…
Recently I saw a thread over at pistol-forum about a new speed loader from 5-Star, the DC. Curious, I headed over to their website to check it out, and was pleasantly surprised to see this new loader available for a wide variety of revolvers! I picked up two DC loaders for testing, both for my…
HILLSBOROUGH, NC – December 11, 2025 – Reptilia, an industry leader in premium firearm accessories, is proud to announce the release of the AUS Mount, now engineered for 36mm diameter magnified optics. Purpose-built from the ground up, the AUS Mount expands Reptilia’s precision-focused product lineup with a rugged, streamlined solution for shooters who demand reliability…
The increasing prevalence of drones on the modern battlefield means it’s crucial for our service members to be familiar with the various systems they might encounter, which is why at the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, students learn the ins and outs of about two dozen of these aircraft. The…
STAVANGER, Norway, Dec. 2, 2025 – COMROD, a leading Norwegian provider of advanced tactical communications and power solutions for the defence industry, as well as specialist utility and infrastructure systems, today announced that Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading mid-market investors, will become the company’s new majority owner. Bridgepoint, through its Bridgepoint Development Capital V…
LEESBURG, Va., Dec. 8, 2025 — Xenith Solutions, a mission-driven government contractor supporting the Department of War (DoW) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), today announced the hiring of Mark Coleman as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). In this role, Coleman will oversee all facets of the company’s growth strategy, including Business Development, Capture, Proposals, and…
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 10 Zero Tolerance Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing…
Virginia Beach, VA – 26 November 2025 – LionHeart Alliance, a Virginia Beach-based tactical gear supplier, has been selected as a contract awardee on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Law Enforcement (LE) Equipment Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). With a total ceiling of $49.5 million, this award allows LionHeart to support ICE Office of Firearms and…
McLEAN, Va., Dec. 08, 2025 — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division has deployed and operationalized a next-generation high-performance spectrum dominance solution, now available for rapid detection and location of hostile communications, radar and other electronic threats. HII will showcase its GRIMM® technology — and its field-proven capabilities in situational awareness,…