Author: Tony Grist

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Meeting a 4 MOA standard is not the problem. Maintaining it across the force is. The Army does not struggle to teach marksmanship. The Army struggles to maintain it. That is not criticism. It is just reality. Marksmanship is a perishable skill, especially in formations where range time is limited and priorities constantly compete for attention. Most Soldiers are not lacking motivation. They are lacking repetitions. The standard itself is straightforward. The Army is looking for roughly a 4 MOA shooter, with 6 MOA generally considered acceptable. In practical terms, that means keeping rounds inside a 12-to-18-inch area at 300…

The 5.11 Tactical AMP12 Backpack is built around a 25-liter platform that balances compact carry with serious organization. The pack features 5.11’s Hexgrid load-bearing system, allowing users to customize pouch and accessory placement without adding unnecessary bulk. A clamshell opening and dual-access compartments provide fast entry to gear, while internal admin panels and laptop storage make the AMP12 equally useful for tactical, travel or everyday carry applications. Constructed from durable 500D nylon with water-resistant coatings and heavy-duty YKK zippers, the pack is made to handle hard use in the field, at the range or on the road. A padded shoulder…

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Prospects for a peace deal to end the Iran War remained alive but uncertain as the conflict’s ceasefire entered its 54th day Sunday.  President Donald Trump told Fox News Saturday that the U.S. is “close to a very good agreement with Iran,” but said he is in “no hurry” and was willing to resort to military action.  The New York Times, citing anonymous U.S. officials, reported Saturday that Trump has “toughened the terms” of the proposed framework to end the war and sent a revised text of the deal back to Iran for their consideration. Subscribe Today Get…

GORE-TEX Brand Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation When you say “waterproof breathable”, you immediately think of the company that created the category, GORE-TEX. This month, it celebrates its 50th anniversary of keeping us dry. During a recent visit to WL Gore & Co’s headquarters in Delaware I had a chance to get a look at the history of this iconic brand. One of the most amazing pieces in their archive is this prototype garment which was worn during a camping trip by Founder Bill Gore’s family. This no-frills parka design even features taped seams and led to the first crop…

Fourteen years after an explosion in an Afghan village took both of his legs and nearly his life, former 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper Jon Harmon is preparing to step into the door of a World War II?era C?47 over Normandy, France, and jump again.  For Harmon, 32, the moment will mark more than a return to the sky. It will mark a return to himself.  “Normandy’s everything,” Harmon said. “That’s where our guys made their history, and to be able to jump in those drop zones, in front of the men who actually dropped there, is the greatest honor of…

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A ceasefire to the War in Iran entered its 53rd day on Saturday as Secretary of Defense said that President Donald Trump would be “patient” about signing a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict and open the Strait of Hormuz.  “He wanted me to reiterate how patient he is in ensuring that with America undertaking this kind of historic endeavour [the Iran war], any deal will be a good one. A great one,” Hegseth said in Singapore on Saturday morning. Iran meanwhile reaffirmed its commitment to controlling the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters…

Houston, TX – Roni Corporaton, the leading designer and manufacturer of the renown Micro-Roni, PDW-style pistol-to-carbine conversion kits and other firearms accessories, has introduced their newest, most compact pistol-to-carbine conversion kit, the Nano Roni. Like all other Roni conversion kits, owners can install their handgun into the Nano Roni chassis in a matter of seconds without tools, instantly transforming it into a pistol-braced PDW. This configuration increases the pointability, shootability and performance of the pistol. The Nano Roni is at the center company’s ongoing product evolution and their recent strategic move to U.S. based manufacturing. This is Roni’s most compact and advanced…