PAPER & PLASTIC is a visually driven conceptual book that explores the unexpected cultural, psychological, and artistic significance of backstage passes and tour credentials. Rather than presenting them merely as security tools, the book argues that passes become artifacts that communicate ideas, provoke thought, preserve memories, and reflect human behavior. The book is organized as…
Close-up of a plate carrier with magazine pouches and electronic hearing protection in field conditions Industry News Ask any gear-focused shooter on this side of the Atlantic where they buy Direct Action pouches or Helikon-Tex kit, and half the answers involve a friend in Poland and a padded envelope. European tactical brands have a…
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and most of us think of it mainly as a pic-me-up. But research keeps showing that coffee’s effects on the body are more complicated than just a caffeine boost. A new Finnish study of 2,264 adults adds to that picture. It found that people…
For more than fifty years, Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP®) has focused on developing tools and training programs that support law enforcement professionals in the field. What began as a small specialty manufacturer has grown into a global provider of batons, restraints, OC, lighting tools, and integrated training curricula used by agencies in more than…
LEXINGTON, KY – August 18, 2026 – The National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame (NLEOHOF) is now accepting nominations for its 2027 Hall of Fame Induction Class, recognizing extraordinary law enforcement officers whose courage, service, leadership and lasting impact exemplify the very best of the profession. Nominations are open now through October 31, 2026, and may be submitted at nationalleohalloffame.com. …
The decision to equip a handgun with an optic has become a central consideration for modern shooters. Optics have become standard equipment on defensive handguns, duty pistols, and competition firearms, and their widespread adoption has brought renewed attention to the differences between open emitter and closed emitter designs. Each type offers distinct strengths and weaknesses…
Comfort Fit PRO Hiker Comfort Fit PRO Hunter Uninsulated Comfort Fit PRO Hunter 300 SIDNEY, Neb. (Aug. 13, 2026) — Meindl USA, the North American designer and provider of Meindl’s premium footwear for outdoor adventure, today announced it has expanded its Comfort Fit lineup of footwear with three new Comfort Fit PRO models. The new…
TAMPA, Fla. (August 12, 2026) — Polite Society Industries (PSI) today announced its first line of premium silencers, covering rimfire through .36 caliber and designed by a team of industry veterans. “We designed our silencers around what laser powder bed fusion makes possible,” said Jon Scott, president of Polite Society Industries. “You can form…
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Kings Camo Introduces New Fall 2026 Product Collection New technical apparel, including ultra-breathable pants, re-engineered fleece layers, expanded women’s and kids lines, available now announced the rollout of its newest product collections for fall 2026. Designed to deliver greater adaptability across changing environments, the new collections introduce advanced mid-layers, ultra-breathable pants, re-engineered pieces, expanded offerings…