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POTD: The Schmeisser Pro Hunter Shoots Where You Aim

Photo Of The Day: When precision matters and the clock is against you, a solid rifle-optic pairing becomes non-negotiable. The Schmeisser Pro Hunter, dressed in Flat Dark Earth with its 18-inch barrel and .223 Remington chamber, paired with the Schmidt & Bender 3–18×42 META scope, represents exactly that kind of no-nonsense approach to distance work. This is one of Europe’s finest AR-15s, with one of the best optics.The META scope, equipped with the new SBX reticle in the first focal plane,

Wheelgun Wednesday: New Charter Arms Walker Revolver Series

The Walker revolvers are very small and easy to conceal. [Zac K.]Over the past few years, most of the new revolvers that hit the U.S. market have fit into one of two categories. They’re either a fun rimfire plinker or a centerfire self-defense blaster, made for concealed carry. The new Charter Arms Walker series fits into neither category—or maybe it fits into both?Charter Arms wheelguns @ TFB:The New Charter Arms Pathfinder II .22LR 8-Shot Revolver Wheelgun Wednesday: Charter Arms Coyote &

Evolution Outdoor Launches Ballistix 3.5 Terminal Tray and Ballistix Jig Lockr 3.6 and 3.7 at ICAST 2026

KILGORE, Texas – July 13, 2026 – Evolution Outdoor, a leading provider of high-quality fishing gear, is proud to unveil new tackle storage solutions at ICAST 2026. Among multiple product launches, Evolution Fishing will debut its Ballistix 3.5 Terminal Tackle Tray, Ballistix Jig Lockr 3.6 and Ballistix Jig Lockr 3.7. The trade show will take place July […]

First Look: Vortex Crossfire II Red Dots

Vortex Optics has just launched the new and improved Crossfire II red dot line.The post First Look: Vortex Crossfire II Red Dots appeared first on Gun Digest.

Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements

The Department of War today announces the immediate suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements, which were originally scheduled to come into effect on November 10, 2026. All Phase I self-assessment requirements remain firmly in place. Additionally, the Department will begin a comprehensive review of CMMC aimed at aligning with Secretary […]

UK MoD Publishes Guide for Servicewomen Preparing for Special Forces Selection

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence recently published “Science of Human Performance: A guide for servicewomen preparing for arduous courses” a handbook for females training for selection for that nation’s Special Forces units. However, while it’s obvious this is the intent of the handbook, they never come out and say it. Instead, the Minister for […]

Counter Terrorism update on threat to UK Ijtima gathering

Devices and a vehicle have been seized as police continue investigations into a terror threat to the UK Ijtima at Shrubland Hall, near Ipswich.

Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack', counter terror police say

Police have been given more time to question a 28-year-old suspect and say that, at this stage, the killing "has not been declared a terrorist incident".

How the ACLU Started Defending the Second Amendment

After a counterprotester was killed at the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, many members of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemned its Virginia chapter for defending the ...

Quantum Systems selected for Japan’s Counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept Program

Quantum Systems has been selected by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to participate in Japan’s Counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept Program, supporting the evaluation of next-generation interceptor drone capabilities. Tokyo/Japan, 15 July 2026 – Quantum Systems has been selected by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to participate in Japan’s Counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept Program. The initiative […]

Modlite PLH v3 – Raising the Bar for Weapon Lights

There are few things as important on your defensive rifle as a good weapon light. The ability to identify your

VSS Books – International Travel

Don’t learn travel the hard way. Read “International Travel: A How-To Guide for Beginners and Seasoned Travelers.” From pre-trip planning to money, tech, transportation, and the problems most travelers don’t see coming, a practical guide for first-time and seasoned travelers alike, business or pleasure. Get your copy here.

White Light-Laser Combos: Was I Wrong?

Back in the 1990s, it was widely predicted that laser sights might very well be the next “big thing” in handguns utilized for personal defense.The first successful laser sight was invented by Dr. John Matthews — founder of famed SureFire — some years before, but it wasn’t quite ready for prime time. Matthews was able to design a helium-neon laser and mount it on a revolver and, while it did indeed work, cost and size of such a unit made it impractical.The Streamlight TLR-8 G, featuring a white l

The Meridian Defense Corp Trench-103 Rifle

Meridian Defense's new Trench-103 doesn't chase the worn-in aesthetic; it claims to earn it. Inspired by improvised field-painted rifles emerging from modern trench warfare, the rifle pairs a hand-finished Cerakote treatment with a production process that refuses shortcuts. Every Trench-103 is individually finished by hand, meaning each example wears its own scars, or spray marks at least. No assembly-line "battle-worn" cosmetics, no cookie-cutter paint templates. The three colorways: Midni

Weatherby Anniversary Mark V: A Quarter-Bore for a Quarter Millennium

Weatherby's new 250th Anniversary Mark V isn't just another limited-edition rifle timed to capitalize on patriotic sentiment. It's a deliberate declaration, built on a frame that's been holding American hunters' ambitions since 1957, honoring 250 years of the freedom that let Roy Weatherby walk into a California storefront with nothing but an idea. That same freedom built this company into a Wyoming dynasty. That same freedom built a nation. This rifle is where those stories intersect.Here'

Iridium Announces Commercial Availability of Iridium PNT ASIC, Bringing Resilient GNSS Protection to Devices Worldwide

Ultra-compact chip delivers trusted positioning, navigation, and timing resilience amid rising spoofing and jamming threatsMCLEAN, Va., July 14, 2026 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced the commercial availability of the Iridium PNT ASIC, a first-to-market chip designed to […]

[NEW] Zeiss V3 SFP Hunting Scope + Springfield Waypoint 2020 Optimized

NEW from Zeiss is the V3 line of SFP hunting scopes! We’ve been sitting on this information for over 6 months now so we’re pretty excited to be able to finally talk about it. From major changes in the Zeiss business model to production changes to a new focus for the company, there is a lot to unpack. Plus, a... more

Ghostworks Unveils MRLN, the Multirole Remote Littoral Node

Developed with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Mercury Marine, MRLN enables Ghostworks’ M-Hull and powercat vessels to perform multiple missions from a single platform, without trading off speed, range, or payload. CARLISLE, PA — July 14, 2026 — At the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, hosted by U.S. Senator Dave McCormick at the […]

North And South Korea Now Want To Host The Olympics Together

And both sides have agreed to downgrade key military facilities, too.

34 People Shared The Most Bizarre Coincidences They've Ever Experienced, And I'm Honestly Getting Chills

"He'd been part of the US military team that went into Jonestown to recover the bodies."