U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), in collaboration with Aevex and Program Manager Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PM UAS), conduct the inaugural integration of the Aevex Atlas system during a Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana, April 1, 2026. The video depicts Soldiers configuring the Aevex Atlas Ground […]
There is a moment every precision shooter knows: the stage timer beeps, and you have to make a barricade, a fence post, a window ledge, or whatever you fear the most, some kind of improvised field position your rock-solid shooting platform. In that moment, the difference between a hit and a miss often comes down to what is sitting between your rifle and that imperfect surface. That is where shooting bags earn their keep. In this review, we’ll take a look at a sticky bag from Armageddon Gea
Today’s Photo of the Day showcases a selection of Pro Tuning Taipan pistols, all developed in-house by the Frankonia Tuning Center in Germany. Each variant is built with a clear focus on precision shooting. While the images highlight a range of different configurations and visual styles, every model shares the same foundation, drawing from proven CZ-based designs.Configured as a single-action-only pistol, the Taipan is tailored for controlled, deliberate fire rather than general-purpose us
Welcome back to another edition of Wheelgun Wednesday. This week, I want to look at the world of lightweight revolvers that are on the market and how they drastically differ from their full-metal variants. I recently bought the new Smith & Wesson Nightguard and although I'm not ready to release my full review yet, I have a standard 686+ that is almost identical except for weight. Shooting them side by side has been interesting to see the differences. When you look at other options like the
Sydney, Australia – 7 April 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-unmanned systems (CUxS), today announced its Q2 2026 software release, delivering coordinated updates across its RF sensing, AI, ATAK-CIV plugin, and command-and-control (C2) platforms. DroneShield’s Q2 release is focused on a single outcome: enabling operators to make faster, more confident decisions in […]
SLIDELL, La., April 2, 2026 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it was awarded a $450M Pre-Production Development (PPD) agreement for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program by the U.S. Marine Corps. Under this agreement, Textron Systems will deliver 16 Cottonmouth® pre-production vehicles (PPVs), three systems integration labs (SILs) […]
Canik has just entered the suppressor game with its new VOID series.The post First Look: Canik VOID Suppressors appeared first on Gun Digest.
Key TakeawaysA Georgia man shot in a road rage incident after defending himself from an attacker who seized his revolver.The confrontation escalated quickly when Matthew Seawright attempted to exit his vehicle while an aggressive driver blocked his path.Seawright regained control of his revolver during a physical struggle and shot Earnest Howard, who later called 911 after fleeing the scene.An off-duty GBI agent mistakenly fired at Seawright without understanding the situation, but Seawright com
The AK-47 earned its place in history through rugged reliability, simple construction, and a design built to work under harsh conditions. iStock-2222622080Firearms that have reshaped history share a common trait—they solved a problem. Whether it was the need for a more powerful cartridge, faster production, increased reliability, or easier field maintenance, these guns aimed to be the pinnacle of their design. Among them, one rifle stands out as the most widespread, recognizable, and culturally
The March 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure rose 1.9% year over year, while NFA checks jumped 121.2%. Image Travis PikeThe National Instant Criminal Background Check System numbers for March 2026 are in, and they show the same pattern gun owners and industry watchers have seen before: the raw FBI total and the NSSF-adjusted figure are telling two different stories.According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the March 2026 adjusted NICS figure came in at 1,412,917, up 1.9 percent from Marc
ARLINGTON, Va. — April 7, 2026 — The United States Air Force has awarded UES, a division of advanced research and development leader AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a three-year, $25M contract to transition innovative human health and performance technologies from research to field deployment. Supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing Human Effectiveness Directorate (711 HPW), […]
Heckler & Koch has announced the VP9CC, a new micro-compact pistol chambered in 9mm and manufactured at HK's factory in Oberndorf, Germany. The VP9CC is positioned as a smaller variant of the VP9 platform, retaining the ergonomic features and design language of the full-sized line rather than being developed as an entirely separate product."The best thing about the VP9CC is it is simply a micro-compact VP9, our most successful, best-selling pistol family," said HK Director of Sales & Busin
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As training continues to evolve, we’re seeing a closing of the gap between the training that occurs on the “square range" and training that occurs in the virtual world.
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Plaintiffs in Brown v. ATF argue the National Firearms Act’s registration scheme cannot survive after Congress reduced the tax on key NFA items to zero. Image Jens HammerThe Second Amendment Foundation, American Suppressor Association, National Rifle Association, and Firearms Policy Coalition filed a supplemental brief in Brown v. ATF challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act’s remaining registration requirements now that President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautifu
Last month the Canadian Armed Forces announced they will be replacing thier C7 rifles and C8 carbines with variants of Colt Canada’s MRR. Up to 65,000 the new rifles, known as the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR), are set to be procured over the next 5 years. Colt Optics has announced that they have been selected to provide a 1-6x LPVO.Colt Electroptics are a relatively new part of the wider Colt-CZ Group. They’re so new, their website doesn’t offer much detail beyond their mission sta
Rampart Range Day & Expo 2026 is now sold out. Rampart Range Day & Expo is Canada’s largest operational range day and equipment expo, taking place May 26, 2026, at the Stittsville Shooting Range in Ottawa, Ontario. Now in its fourteenth year, the event brings together 800+ Law Enforcement, Military, Corrections, and Government end users […]
Jeanine Pirro’s office drops defense of D.C. magazine ban while seeking to preserve Tyree Benson’s related gun convictions. IMG Jim GrantThe legal fight over the District of Columbia’s ban on so-called “large-capacity” magazines took another turn on April 6, when Tyree Benson asked the D.C. Court of Appeals to strike the United States’ latest filing in the case.Earlier that day, the United States, through the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia under Jeanine Pirro, filed a respon