If I asked you to trust a Chinese-made 3A plate to save your life, would you? Of course you wouldn’t—you’re not an idiot, right? I know it, you know it, everyone knows it. You wouldn’t go on Wish/Temu/Alibaba and order an $18 piece of Chinese body armor and expect it to stop bullets, right? But…
I attended my first formal shooting lesson as an adult in 2012. Since then I’ve attended over 800 hours of training, almost entirely on my own time and dime. While there have been some highs and lows regarding the quality of training, I’ve always stuck around until the end of class. That is until recently.…
HAYSVILLE, OHIO – HOP Munitions’ 62-grain Solid Copper REX 5.56 cartridge continues to build its reputation as a go-to round for hog hunters, aerial wildlife control teams, and independent contractors across the country. HOP’s 62-Grain Solid Copper REX 5.56 Devastates in Real-World Field Tests One such professional, Tucker of Adaptive Improved Management (AIM), recently shared…
Crossfire Packs to Release Limited Run of DPM Kit This Friday Releasing This Friday, August 8th @ 10:00 AM ET. Crossfire’s very first special collection of kit will be released in DPM. Due to numerous customer requests for DPM they have created this very small, limited run, unlikely to be seen again. If you want…
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have lost their limbs during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo credit: President of Ukraine / Public Domain. In the fog of war, life-saving tools can become double-edged symbols of survival. In Ukraine, battlefield surgeons are sounding the alarm over the widespread misuse of tourniquets, devices meant to control bleeding…
WASHINGTON — Army leaders from V Corps, headquartered in Fort Knox, Kentucky, spoke of lessons learned and the importance of Project Flytrap as part of the Army’s Transformation Initiative July 30, 2025. “[Counter-unmanned aerial systems] are essential to success on the modern battlefield,” said Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, commanding general of V Corps. “U.S. and…
The Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply more than 1,000 logistic vehicles with a total value of around €770m gross. The order comprises 963 vehicles with swap-body systems, some with protected driver cabins, as well as swap-body flatbeds and tarpaulin-arch superstructures. In addition, 425 unprotected transport vehicles (UTV) were requested for delivery. The UTVs are…
VLTOR Weapon Systems Brings Industry Veteran Ash Hess Onboard Tucson, AZ — VLTOR Weapon Systems is proud to announce the addition of Ash Hess to its leadership team, where he will play a key role in business development and military sales. Hess brings nearly 30 years of combined military and industry expertise. A retired U.S.…
If you’re an SSD reader, you’re into kit. Likely, you’re probably a fan of author Jack Carr’s books because of his keen attention to detail. He’s well known for dropping some of the best gear out there into the hands of his hero James Reece. Carr has published a gear guide to go along with…
NEW from Faxon Firearms comes the HARMONIX line of suppressors! Announced at SHOT 2025, this new line of 3D printed suppressors offer unique internal design for maximum performance at an impressive price. HARMONIX Sentry Built from aerospace-grade Haynes 282, a high-performance nickel superalloy known for thermal stability and strength under sustained fire. HARMONIX ION Constructed…