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Though bigger guns are prefered for most tasks, especially learning, smaller guns certainly have their place. They are easier to conceal if your wardrobe or circumstances require a smaller footprint. They can be a good choice as a backup gun, if that is a requirement for you. And that’s about where the benefits of a smaller gun end. When I was a uniform cop, I carried a G19 as my duty gun, and a Kahr 9 (later a G26) as my backup. The Kahr was a wonderful shooter, but the G26 just made more sense as it took the same…

A Short History of the HGU-56/P Rotary Wing Helmet I first began to see the HGU-56/P rotary wing helmet on Task Force 160 crews in the mid- 90s as it began to replace the Vietnam-era SPH-4 series of flight helmets. Developed by Gentex and the US Army to support the US Army Air Soldier Program, it offers reduced weight and bulk while maintaining impact protection during extend missions. In fact, over the years, impact protection has only improved thanks to the Energy Attenuating Liner. Coincidentally, the EAL also moves the head slightly forward in the helmet resulting in a 3°…

60 Day Notice for MAG Exchange The premier Manufacturers Advisory Group (MAG) Exchange will be held this Oct 20-21 in Tucson at the Four Points Sheraton, 5 to 10 pm. Dates coincide with the ARC WEPTAC. Target audience is the ground combatant elements of Air Force as well as federal, state and local law enforcement. Vendors can contact MAG Exchange via IG @magexchamgemil Read the full article here

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   The U.S. Space Force published its new Space Force Instruction (SPFI) 36-2903, Dress and Appearance, Aug. 15. To ensure all Guardians are provided clear and actionable guidance, this comprehensive, service-specific policy consolidates all uniform and grooming guidance into a single document. This policy communicates the Space Force philosophy and standards for maintaining a professional military appearance through a standardized and distinctive uniform, pride in personal appearance, and adherence to standards of neatness, cleanliness, safety, uniformity and military image. “The Space Force is a distinct military service with just under 10,000 uniformed Guardians, each of whom…

Investment to Boost Production of Critical Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Components ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 18, 2025 — X-Bow Systems Inc (X-Bow), the leading non-traditional producer of advanced solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, and the U.S. Army, with support from the Department of Defense Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), have announced a $13.9 million joint investment. This collaboration aims to design, prototype, and test an advanced manufactured SRM for the standard-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). This joint investment, facilitated by OSC, is a strategic effort to address constraints in the nation’s production capacity for missiles,…

Achilles Heel Tactical’s one-day firearms training courses continue to set a new standard for shooters who want more than just range time. Designed to break through plateaus and replace outdated habits, these eight-hour training blocks focus on measurable performance gains that students can replicate long after class ends. Unlike traditional “stand in a line and shoot” courses, Achilles Heel Tactical compresses years of bad habits into one day of corrections. Students walk away with hard data on their shooting performance, real-time feedback from seasoned instructors, and skills that hold up under pressure. “It doesn’t take weeks or months to see…

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Botach Awarded Federal Contract to Supply SHOKZ OpenFit 2 Headsets Botach Inc., a trusted provider of tactical, law enforcement, and military equipment, has been awarded a federal contract to supply SHOKZ OpenFit 2, Black, Open-Ear Stereo Headsets. With decades of experience equipping professionals nationwide, Botach continues to deliver cutting-edge solutions designed for mission success. The SHOKZ OpenFit 2 system offers exceptional audio clarity, all-day comfort, and situational awareness through its innovative open-ear design—allowing users to communicate effectively while staying alert to their surroundings. This award reinforces Botach’s commitment to providing proven, high-performance gear at the most competitive prices that meets…

President Donald Trump promised to keep American troops out of Ukraine during a phone interview with Fox and Friends on Tuesday morning.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “You have my assurance,” Trump told hosts of the Fox News show, when asked why Americans should believe U.S. troops won’t be deployed to Ukraine. “I’m just trying to stop people from being killed. They’re losing from five to seven thousand people a week.” Trump provided little insight into potential U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine following wide-ranging discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington…