Gear, armor, packs and more for tactical operations

Tyrant Designs can now add more capacity to your Glock 43X and G48

Long known for its Glock 19/17 magazine extensions and compensators, Tyrant is set to release magazine extensions for the ever-popular, high-cap Glock 43X and Glock 48 carry pistols.

4 years ago

Red Dot Sight Guide: Best optics for pistols (and how to use them)

As pistol red dot sights get smaller, stronger and easier to see, shooters are starting to recognize the advantages of a pistol optic and put them on their handguns.

4 years ago

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Streamlight upgrades performance of previous TLR tac lights

Streamlight announces it is updating the TLR-1 and TLR-2 models of pistol lights by increasing their output by 100%. These new lights will include all the great features of the originals, but with better performance.

B&T announces new MP5 stock and USW PDW chassis

The combination of the new USW and a stock for my favorite submachine gun is a pistol caliber carbine-lover’s dream.

4 years ago

SIG announces ECHO 3 thermal weapon sight

Indeed, the ECHO 3 isn’t SIG’s first foray into the realm of thermal weapon sights, it is the company’s first direct-view thermal sight.

4 years ago

Trijicon VCOG 1-8x28 Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic

Trijicon VCOG 1-8x28 Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic, cementing the company's position as the go-to maker of military-grade rifle optics.

4 years ago

Streamlight launches Sidewinder Boot light

Since the beginning of World War 2, the US Military has issued an angle-headed flashlight in one form or another - the Streamlight Sidewinder Boot is a modern take on the concept.

4 years ago

These US allies in Syria are sporting some seriously high-speed kit

A recent photo has emerged of a newly outfitted SDF anti-terrorism unit trooper — one that paints a clearer picture of their specialized role in their fight against ISIS and Turkey, and hints at their possible connection to the intelligence community.

4 years ago

This portable water filter can make good water out of bad

We tested out the Survival Filter Squeeze water filter and Filter Bottle at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas and used a sample of the Filter Bottle for a week afterward and came away pretty impressed.

4 years ago

This WWI helmet may outperform modern ones against shock waves

Any helmet is still better than no helmet, but at least one World War I-era brain bucket designed by France is better than your modern design in protecting against overhead blasts.

4 years ago

5.11 Announces A.T.L.A.S. tactical footwear

5.11 Announces their new A.T.L.A.S. tactical footwear, combing lightweight durable construction with runner-style comfort. These are the ultimate tactical shoes.

4 years ago

SOCOM is on the lookout for optics for its crew-served weapons

SOCOM is asking for what appears to be a one-size-fits-all solution that can work with a wide variety of mounted weapons, instead of an optic that works well with just one or two platforms.

4 years ago

Looking for a kickass new backpack? Consider the tried and true Marine Corps ‘FILBE’

Despite its issues, the USMC FILBE is certainly one of the top tier value-based packs available on the market today. Buy it, ruck with it, see how it behaves on long hikes, and upgrade it to fit your needs.

4 years ago

Army’s new fabric works to destroy nerve agents

A new Army fabric works to neutralize nerve agents.

4 years ago

Primary Arms announces GLx 2x prismatic rifle optic

New to the market, the GLx 2x Prism is a completely original design featuring gentle 2x magnification with ACSS reticle with a minimal footprint.

4 years ago

Streamlight unveils TLR-8A / TLR-8AG flex at SHOT Show 2020

It seems like the light-maker is certainly growing in popularity, as every year they release more and more weapon lights. One of the great additions to their product lineup for 2020, is the TLR-8A and TLR-8AG flex models.

4 years ago

Buy a Leupold Mark 5HD optic, get a free wind meter — what a deal!

For the uninitiated, the Kestrel is one of the most advanced, hand-held combination weather/ballistic calculators on the market. It acts as a portable weather station, offers ballistic solutions based on a given round’s ballistic coefficient, wind solutions and even cross-wind solutions.

4 years ago

Samson Mfg Announces AC-556 stock for Ruger Mini-14 and 10/22

Samson Manufacturing releases an AC-556 stock for the Ruger Mini-14 and 10/22

4 years ago

French military selects Blackhawk T-series holster

France’s military awarded a contract to Virginia Beach-based Blackhawk to holster its military Glock 17s.

4 years ago

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News, reviews and updates for military gun lovers, tactical enthusiasts and operators in the government and law enforcement.

Long known for its Glock 19/17 magazine extensions and compensators, Tyrant is set to release magazine extensions for the ever-popular, high-cap Glock 43X and Glock 48 carry pistols.

As pistol red dot sights get smaller, stronger and easier to see, shooters are starting to recognize the advantages of a pistol optic and put them on their handguns.

Streamlight announces it is updating the TLR-1 and TLR-2 models of pistol lights by increasing their output by 100%. These new lights will include all the great features of the originals, but with better performance.

The combination of the new USW and a stock for my favorite submachine gun is a pistol caliber carbine-lover’s dream.

Indeed, the ECHO 3 isn’t SIG’s first foray into the realm of thermal weapon sights, it is the company’s first direct-view thermal sight.

Trijicon VCOG 1-8x28 Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic, cementing the company's position as the go-to maker of military-grade rifle optics.

Since the beginning of World War 2, the US Military has issued an angle-headed flashlight in one form or another - the Streamlight Sidewinder Boot is a modern take on the concept.

A recent photo has emerged of a newly outfitted SDF anti-terrorism unit trooper — one that paints a clearer picture of their specialized role in their fight against ISIS and Turkey, and hints at their possible connection to the intelligence community.

We tested out the Survival Filter Squeeze water filter and Filter Bottle at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas and used a sample of the Filter Bottle for a week afterward and came away pretty impressed.

Any helmet is still better than no helmet, but at least one World War I-era brain bucket designed by France is better than your modern design in protecting against overhead blasts.

5.11 Announces their new A.T.L.A.S. tactical footwear, combing lightweight durable construction with runner-style comfort. These are the ultimate tactical shoes.

SOCOM is asking for what appears to be a one-size-fits-all solution that can work with a wide variety of mounted weapons, instead of an optic that works well with just one or two platforms.

Despite its issues, the USMC FILBE is certainly one of the top tier value-based packs available on the market today. Buy it, ruck with it, see how it behaves on long hikes, and upgrade it to fit your needs.

A new Army fabric works to neutralize nerve agents.

New to the market, the GLx 2x Prism is a completely original design featuring gentle 2x magnification with ACSS reticle with a minimal footprint.

It seems like the light-maker is certainly growing in popularity, as every year they release more and more weapon lights. One of the great additions to their product lineup for 2020, is the TLR-8A and TLR-8AG flex models.

For the uninitiated, the Kestrel is one of the most advanced, hand-held combination weather/ballistic calculators on the market. It acts as a portable weather station, offers ballistic solutions based on a given round’s ballistic coefficient, wind solutions and even cross-wind solutions.

Samson Manufacturing releases an AC-556 stock for the Ruger Mini-14 and 10/22

France’s military awarded a contract to Virginia Beach-based Blackhawk to holster its military Glock 17s.