Intro to USPSA Etiquette

By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…

US Army, Philippine Air Force Test Counter-Drone Systems at Balikatan 2025

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales, Philippines — The 1st Multi-Domain Task Force recently conducted tests of their Integrated Fires Protection Capability High-Powered Microwave, or IFPC-HPM, and Fixed Site-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aerial System Integrated Defeat System, or FS-LIDS, in a combined joint integrated air and missile defense live-fire exercise at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, April 28, 2025.…

USPSA Safety Rules

Attending your first USPSA match can be a bit intimidating, and the learning curve to understanding the structure can be so steep it becomes a barrier to entry. My hope is that the information provided here can help you make the leap into competitive shooting and see how incredibly fun and helpful shooting matches can…

NAVAIR IZLID Ultra Airborne Kit Initial Fielding Deliverables Complete

MAY 1, 2025 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions and Laser Aiming Devices for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications worldwide,has completed their contract with Naval Air Systems Command (PMA-242, NAVAIR). Under this contract, the company deliveredtheir IZLID® Ultra Airborne Kits (NSN: 5860-01-697-2989)…

Viasat Unveils MOJO Mini Next as Latest Advanced Technology for Tactical Military Communications and Situational Awareness

Company expands MOJO product family with its most compact tactical gateway to integrate disparate air, sea and land communications into a single view CARLSBAD, Calif., May 5, 2025 – Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the introduction of the Move Out/Jump Off (MOJO) Mini Next, the latest in Viasat’s…

Warhorse: The Lee Enfield No.1 MkIII

The No. 1 Mk III Short Magazine Lee Enfield or SMLE, often loving referred to as the “Smelly” was a magazine-fed bolt-action rifle manufactured in various guises (some before the Mk III designation) from 1895 until 1957.  It was manufactured by multiple countries and many manufacturers including but not limited to Birmingham Small Arms in…

Adventure Tactical Announces IR Sensor Upgrade for Its VIP Light and Trilobyte Beacon Products at SOF Week 2025

Adventure Tactical, the defence arm of Adventure Lights Inc, is a premier manufacturer of durable safety and signalling beacons for use where positive visual ID is vital, in the most extreme of environments. Adventure Tactical has announced an upgrade to their IR sensor for the next generation of VIP light™ and Trilobyte® beacon products which…