ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Air Force senior leadersconducted one of their first stops of a recently launched roadshow at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 24, to prepare Airmen as the service transitions into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings and Institutional Wings as part of the ongoing U.S. Air Force reoptimization. This structural change increases…
Well, SHOT 2025 is over, but I’ve still got one more article for the event here. 2025 was not a massive year for new releases, but there were some interesting ones. In this recap, I’ll go over some companies that I hadn’t already covered, and then give my final thoughts for SHOT 2025. To see…
Combatives Association Summit 2025 Attention all tactical enthusiasts and professionals! The Combatives Summit 2025 is set to be a groundbreaking event in Biloxi, Mississippi, and you won’t want to miss it. This isn’t just a training event; it’s an unparalleled opportunity to learn from over 20 of the world’s most esteemed combat and tactical instructors.…
Weapon-mounted lights continue to develop and evolve. The tech behind them gets more advanced along with it. SHOT 2025 gave us several new products, particularly in regard to handgun lights and some upgrades to existing platforms as well. Most of the lights we looked at didn’t have many obvious appearance differences from previous years. Some…
Fairbairn in Shanghai Municipal Police uniform. Unknown photographer. Public domain. The concept of SWAT teams has become an essential component of law enforcement worldwide, enabling police forces to effectively respond to the most dangerous and complex situations. While the first official SWAT units were established in the 1960s, the origins of this concept can be…
Tuskegee Airmen – Circa May 1942 to Aug 1943 Location unknown, likely Southern Italy or North Africa. The Tuskegee Airmen were a pioneering group of African American military pilots who served with distinction during World War II. As the first African American aviators in the United States Armed Forces, their remarkable contributions not only played…
The firearms industry lost a true legend on Wednesday, January 22nd, with the passing of Doctor Phil Dater. You may not know his name or his history. But if you know anything at all about suppressors, you definitely know his legacy. I had the privilege to work for Phil at Gemtech for almost a decade,…
President Donald Trump (“Trump 47”) has issued an executive order establishing what they’re calling Task Force 250, more formerly titled the “White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday.” The United States will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of its independence on Independence Day 2026, roughly 18 months from now. The Executive Order was issued…
M05 Camo Fur Hat from Finland For guys who want to brave the cold wearing something a little different, the ORIGOPRO Fur Hat in M05 camo is available now. The only thing missing is the official insignia. origopro.com/tuote/karvalakki-m05-talvikuvio This entry was posted on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at 01:00 and is filed under Camo, Clothing,…
FULDA, GERMANY (30.01.2025) At the 47th annual SHOT Show, which took place from January 21–24, 2025, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, UF PRO and Lindnerhof, two sub-brands of Mehler Systems, showcased the latest advancements in tactical clothing and gear, underlining their commitment to providing high-performance solutions for professionals operating in demanding environments. UF PRO…