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TECOM Establishes Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group and Counter Drone Team

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.— The Marine Corps has established theMarine Corps Robotics Integration Groupas its service-level organization responsible for integrating, standardizing, and institutionalizing training for Group 1 and Group 2 small unmanned aircraft systems and counter-small unmanned aircraft systems across the Total Force, as announced inMARADMIN 307/26. Assigned under Marine Air Ground Task Force […]

Shell Shock Technologies Announces .50 BMG NAS3 Case

Third-party live-fire testing confirms substantial velocity gains; production is underway with expected availability in August 2026. Eubank, KY (July 2026) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, today announced the completion of independent live-fire testing for its .50 BMG NAS3™ case, with results confirming significant velocity and performance advantages […]

Samson SAS Tactical Folding Stock Review

In this article, Jeremy Tremp reviews the Samson SAS Tactical Folding Stock for the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker rifle. The Springfield Heatseeker is a phenomenally accurate bolt-action rifle from the factory, so how much can a third party stock like the SAS really do for the gun? That’s something Tremp explores here. The folding stock was provided by Samson Manufacturing for this review.Bolt-action rifles are in a league of their own when it comes to building, modifying and di

Leupold Adds Three Illuminated Reticles to Mark 4HD Riflescope Line

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has expanded its Mark 4HD riflescope family with three new illuminated reticle options. The Oregon-based optics manufacturer now offers the Mark 4HD in Illuminated PR2-MOA, Illuminated PR2-MIL, and Illuminated PR3-MIL configurations, available in both 6-24x52 and 8-32x56 magnification ranges.The Mark 4HD 6-24x52 now available with illuminated PR2 and PR3 reticlesThis marks the first time Leupold has offered its PR2 and PR3 reticles with illumination. The company orig

Thermal Comfort as a Tactical Advantage

Expert interview with Martin Bentz, CEO of Outlast Technologies Modern soldier systems are becoming more advanced, more protective and more complex. But with every additional layer of equipment, the microclimate close to the body becomes more critical. Heat build-up, perspiration, cold bridges and loss of comfort can all affect endurance, concentration and operational readiness. Outlast […]

Front Line Friday #23: After-Action Reviews Officers Will Actually Use

Why most after-action reviews produce paperwork instead of learning, the format and culture conditions that make post-incident review genuinely useful, and how to run one that officers do not dread and do not forget.Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial week, and the topic is the after-action review: the post-incident process that is supposed to convert experience into improvement and that, in most agencies, converts it into a form instead. The after-action review has

Byron Bay man in court for allegedly advocating terrorism and weapons offences

A Byron Bay man has been charged with advocating terrorism and possessing prohibited weapons after a tip off about concerning ...

Counter-Terrorism: The Scourge of Islam

This year Iran went to war with Israel and America and found that their population was unenthusiastic about supporting the Ayatollahs and Islam In the last few years more and more Mosques have been abandoned Currently only about twenty percent of those

Appeals court hears challenge to gun laws struck down as unconstitutional

(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Court of Appeals will decide if a ruling declaring two state gun laws unconstitutional will stand, despite objections from some Republican lawmakers. The laws prohibited carrying firearms in state parks and carrying a gun or club with the "intent to go armed" and use it for violence or aggression.

The Supreme Court’s embarrassing new Second Amendment decision, explained

Every Second Amendment case handed down by this Court is arbitrary, because the Court’s leading precedent makes no sense.

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling

A federal appeals court has upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons. The decision Thursday keeps in place a law passed largely in response to a deadly Independence Day parade shooting that killed seven.

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Shadow Pack

Not every mission looks like one. The FirstSpear SHADOW PACK was designed to offer a low-profile solution for carrying short rifles, sub-guns, or shotguns without advertising the fact. Its soft, non-tactical exterior blends into urban environments and plain-clothes operations where discretion isn’t a preference; it’s a requirement. Fully adjustable shoulder straps and a quick-release sternum […]

US Army Selects Four Contractors for Engineer Autonomous Breaching Capability to Automate Battlefield Breaching Operations

DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. – The Capability Program Executive Mission Autonomy announced today the selection of four companies for the Engineer Autonomous Breaching Capability (EABC) initiative, a key effort to modernize engineer support for Soldiers on the battlefield. This project will develop and prototype autonomous systems capable of rapidly breaching complex obstacles and minefields under direct observation […]

The PHLster Enigma: A Comprehensive Review

When I started carrying and trying various holsters and setups, one product that kept being mentioned to me was the PHLster Enigma. I finally purchased the Enigma a couple years into my concealed carry journey. I wish I had purchased it much earlier, as it quickly became my go-to setup.The PHLster Enigma is a concealed carry system that allows the firearm to be carried without reliance on a belt. This is a game-changer because it opens up an entirely new way to think about what you can wear

POTD: Elite Dutch Marechaussee Perfects Rapid-Response Tactics

The Brigade Speciale Beveiligingsopdrachten emerged from necessity. In 1975, with Europe rattled by the Munich massacre and rising terrorism, Major General E.N. Spronk of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee identified an operational gap: the specialized counter-terrorist units on the books were too blunt an instrument for the majority of high-risk situations requiring expert intervention. The Marechaussee needed something in between, a dedicated unit capable of rapid response across counter-

Kentucky Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto: 18- to 20-Year-Olds Can Get Concealed Carry Licenses Starting July 15

Key TakeawaysKentucky’s General Assembly overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 312, allowing concealed carry licenses for 18 to 20-year-olds.The law takes effect on July 15, 2026, and requires background checks and firearms training for applicants.A provisional license will be valid statewide until the holder turns 21, with a requirement to apply for a standard license prior to expiration.Kentucky becomes the 26th state to permit concealed carry for young adults, althou

Concealed Carry Corner: The Basics of Printing

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at useful vs necessary upgrades to your carry pistol. I have a few more options, so if you want to check out that article and comment on what else you think are absolute upgrades, be sure to click the link here to add them. With the weather getting high into the 80s and 90s across the country, it can be tricky to carry larger firearms, especially with a light cover garment like a shirt or tank top. So how d

Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois AR-15 and Magazine Ban, Setting Up Supreme Court Showdown

Key TakeawaysThe Seventh Circuit Court upheld Illinois’s ban on AR-15s and 30-round rifle magazines in a 2-1 decision.The decision reverses a previous injunction and bases its reasoning on historical weapon regulations.Chief Judge Brennan dissented, arguing that the AR-15 is widely accepted and legal in many states.The ruling focuses only on AR-15s while leaving applications to other firearms open for future challenges.The case may eventually reach the Supreme Court amid ongoing concerns o

NATO Selects Saab’s GlobalEye

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that NATO will begin formal negotiations with Saab regarding the acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems.  At this point, Saab has not signed a contract or received an order related to the announcement. NATO has identified […]

Let’s Talk Airguns! Getting Ready for Daisy Nationals. Time to pack the “GEAR…”

"Let’s Talk Airguns! Getting Ready for Daisy Nationals. Time to pack the “GEAR…” is brought to you by all our AirgunWeb and Gateway to Airguns sponsors and supporters. We especially want to thank our Patreon Members and Officers’ Club Members for helping us create this content to help you all get the MOST out of your Airgun! Time to pack the gear for Daisy Nationals 2026. There’s a lot of it, and it’s always a rush and a late night to get it all loaded. Maybe I can do better this year?? Ma