FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – In a milestone moment for the United States Army and U.S. Army Pacific, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jeremy Chambers, of the Security Cooperation Division at the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), Fort Shafter, Hawaii, has shattered expectations and set a new precedent by becoming the first noncommissioned officer in Army history to…
The AR-15 sized, 6.5 Creedmoor rifle that is built to out reach, out last and out perform ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA — [January 9, 2026] — Dark Storm Industries (DSI) today announced the new DS-25 Modern Fighting Rifle (MFR). Initially available in a 14.5” 6.5 Creedmoor, this small-frame, AR-15-size, sub 7lb, semi-auto rifle has been engineered from…
WTF’s Back Panel 41 Mates Qore Performance ICEPLATE to PALS Platform WTF’s Back Panel 41 mates a Qore Performance ICEPLATE® (Gen 2) securely to your PALS/MOLLE platform. A low profile, contoured design protects your ICEPLATE® (Gen 2) from abrasion and UV. Optional shock cord routes through laser cut holes to offer quick, low profile load lashing…
Dynamic Principles and Qore Performance Launch ICEPLATE MOLLE Back Panel: External Hydration Sleeve for ICEPLATE Gen 3 Knoxville, TN — Dynamic Principles, in collaboration with Qore Performance, Inc., announces the launch of the ICEPLATE® MOLLE Back Panel, a rugged, low-profile external mounting solution that enables secure MOLLE attachment of ICEPLATE® Gen 3 to the rear…
USAF Reinstates Duty Identifier Patches for OCP Uniforms Last year the AF ceased the wear of the popular Duty Identifier Patches on the left sleeve of the OCP uniform. Many in the force were demoralized as these identifiers instilled pride in the various AF careerfields. The patches have the added value of identifying who does…
New Carbine Options for UK Firearms Units Over the last week several press releases have come out claiming that their company’s rifle has been selected for use United Kingdom Police Firearms Units. Since there are more than one, it has naturally led to some confusion. The truth of the matter is that six models in…
Glock GR-115 Selected as the Weapon of Choice for UK Firearms Units London, UK — 9th January 2026 — Following the most extensive weapons trial conducted in UK policing in the past two decades, the GLOCK rifle GR-115 has been officially selected as the firearm of choice for specialist armed policing units across the country.…
Helikon-Tex Launches Chocolate Chip Desert Pattern for 2026 Each year Helikon-Tex introduces a classic camouflage pattern to their line up of modern combat clothing and equipment. For 2026 it’s the US 6-Color Desert Pattern, popularly referred to as “Chocolate Chip” due to its distinctive coloration. Developed in the wake of the series of the Arab-Israeli…
L4 Performance – LAWS Weighing in at 380g (size Large) LAWS was designed as a lightweight yet rigid harness for the Crye Precision AWS and their own Maritime L4PC. It’s offered in a variety of colors and patterns including Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, MultiCam, MC Black, MC Tropic, Woodland and M05 in sizes Small, Medium,…
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day lands on Friday, January 9th, and the FirstSpear THIN BLUE LINE T-SHIRT is built to represent those who stand watch when it matters most. This is a no-nonsense way to show respect for the men and women in law enforcement who run toward the problem, hold the line, and keep…