The Wonder Nine dominated the 1980s. We know many of their names, among them being the Beretta 92, the Browning Hi Power, and the CZ 75. Spain’s Star 30M pistol is not likely to make the list. In service with Spain from 1981 to 1994 and exported in quantity to police forces in Chile, Peru,…
Flux Defense Announces Military M17/M18 Raider Program Flux Defense shared this message late Friday via social media. Unit procurement reps, S8’s, and GPC holders, we are actively scheduling capabilities demonstrations with units/installations for the Flux Raider M17/M18 program. BLUF: Non-serialized grip module converting issued pistol weapon systems into collapsible Personal Defense Weapons. Limited penetration, overpressure…
Mainers – Coyote Rangeley Cold Weather Glove Even if they weren’t trying their hand at handwear for military operations extreme cold weather environments, the Mainers story would be a great one. They’ve always made their handwear in the USA and got their start as the inventor and world leader in Cryogenic hand protection. In fact,…
Firebird Electro-Optics Launches LEP-MINI Series of Illunimators Firebird Electro-Optics announces the launch of the LEP-MINI Series, a compact family of high-intensity illuminators featuring advanced Laser-Excited Phosphor (LEP) technology. Delivering over 103,000 candela in a compact footprint, the lineup includes four precision-built configurations—EDC, DTY, WM35, and WM65—each designed for specific mission profiles. Built for professional use,…
ADF and civilian skydivers compete in a formation skydiving serial during the New South Wales Skydiving Championships in Moruya. Photo: Rod White. Australian Defence Force personnel dominated at the NSW and Queensland State Formation Skydiving Championships held in Moruya, Tully and Toogoolawah. Personnel from Army, Navy and Air Force won gold in formation and vertical…
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – October 24, 2025 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the highly anticipated hands-on event held annually the day before SHOT Show®, is excited to announce that a limited number of exhibitor shooting positions remain available. The annual event will take place on January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle…
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – October 22, 2025 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the highly anticipated hands-on event held annually the day before SHOT Show®, is thrilled to announce Rock Island Armory and Armscor as Supporting Sponsor of the 21st annual event, taking place January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol…
Now This Is An Interesting Photo In this taken sometime in October 1968 photo you see USAF General Curtis LeMay meeting with 5th SFG(A) Colonel Harold “Hank “ Aaron at 5th Group HQ in Na Trang, Republic of Vietnam. Although LeMay is in a simple set of fatigues, he was obviously a civilian when this…
Recently declassified documents reveal a bold Cold War-era initiative by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency to enlist Sir Winston Churchill in a psychological warfare campaign targeting the Soviet Union. The effort centered around Radio Liberty, a CIA-backed broadcasting station operating out of Eastern Europe, which transmitted Western viewpoints into the USSR during the height of…
PrimaLoft Insulation makes Conifer VX3 Nomad’s warmest gearCHARLESTON, SC. (October 21, 2025) – Nomad Outdoor launched Conifer VX3, the updated version of its popular line of technical in-field gear designed for maximum warmth when the winter winds howl and late season cold fronts throw the worst conditions at hunters searching for that target buck. Conifer…