Some of the best Springfield Armory products actually originate from HS Produkt in Croatia. That relationship began with the release of the Springfield XD line, which is a rebadged Croatian service pistol. The new Springfield Kuna is an HS PDW originally designed for military and police sales, but is now available for commercial sale. Our…
Nothing shoots as pinpoint quite as easily as a full-size rimfire pistol. While there are plenty of bull-barreled semi-autos to choose from, the alternative is a medium-frame revolver. The Ruger GP100 and Smith & Wesson 617 are two compelling ten-shot options, but Colt is back and better than ever with their own take: the Colt…
Streamlight Inc., a company known for high-performance lighting (and one of the main sources of “tactical lights” for us and people like us), has introduced the Sidewinder Compact® III, a new ultra-compact, multi-fuel flashlight. The light is designed for hands-free task illumination, featuring a 185-degree tilting head, multiple mounting options, and user-configurable LED options. The…
OKEECHOBEE, FL – You know the drill. Good armor isn’t cheap, and the really good stuff can cost a small fortune. But right now, Tactical Edge & Armor is changing that with a deal that’s almost too good to be true: HIGHCOM Guardian Lightweight Steel Plates are available for a price that makes solid Level…
MAGVIEW, a Lake Oswego-based manufacturer of high-end digiscoping accessories, has announced the launch of their MagView S1 and S1 Mini SYNC smartphone digiscoping adapters for spotting scopes. Here’s what we know about their new spotting scope phone mount options. According to MAGVIEW, the new SYNC models feature a self-aligning plate design that uses rare earth…
This was just a bit of a biopic about a badass: John Shrek McPhee, HMFIC at SOB Tactical. McPhee, a former SMU operator, is the Sheriff of Baghdad and founder of Gunfighter University. The article was originally written circa early 2017, and then the bulk of it was moved to our blog on Patreon. Bad…
Achilles Heel Tactical’s one-day firearms training courses continue to set a new standard for shooters who want more than just range time. Designed to break through plateaus and replace outdated habits, these eight-hour training blocks focus on measurable performance gains that students can replicate long after class ends. Unlike traditional “stand in a line and…
Everyone’s talking about drone warfare these days—from the Secretary of Defense down to state and local Police and Emergency Departments. Why? Because drones are no longer a niche tool or technology, they are fundamentally reshaping operations not just in warfare, but law enforcement, emergency management, and search and rescue operations. And that’s where Christian Väth,…
If you are a Star Wars Fan like I am, chances are you might want some Star Wars-themed decor to slap onto your gear. I personally prefer morale patches because I can stick them almost anywhere, and they look good. That’s why I think you should know about the patches below. They are my personal…
In a previous installment, Travis Pike of Breach Bang Clear gave us his initial thoughts on the Mossberg 990 Aftershock shortly after its release in spring 2025. But firing a handful of shells at the Athlon Rendezvous was not enough to gauge shoot ability, reliability, and practicality. But after getting a stock model in hand…