Author: Tony Grist

Introducing ADAPTIV Defense, Product Development For The Professional End-User Franklin, TN – (December 4, 2025) – Lucas Botkin, founder and former operating owner of T.REX ARMS, has launched his latest venturedescribed as, “a defense R&D companypositioned to design and develop products that support professional end users, specifically in military and law enforcement applications.” From load-bearing nylon products to CQB Target systems, ADAPTIV Defense will develop gear based on requests and direct feedback from professionals operating at the highest levels in the defense space. As with his previous company, Botkin is committed to making these products available to the commercial market…

I just got back from teaching an ODP class at the very nice Guntry range in West Virginia. It is an indoor range, but you wouldn’t know it considering how clean the air was and how quiet the overall experience was. We had a great group of shooters from all walks of life, but with a heavy emphasis on military and law enforcement. Everyone was safe, shot very well and was a pleasure to work with. I gave out 3 F.A.S.T. pins for expert performance and they can be seen on the F.A.S.T. wall of fame. On my end, I…

The American military carried out an air strike Thursday on a drug boat in the Pacific. U.S. Southern Command announced the results of the attack on social media, adding that the strike killed four men and destroyed the vessel. The Trump administration has made destroying drug transportation networks in the western hemisphere a priority, including by destroying boats that U.S. intelligence has determined are involved in narcotrafficking. Most of the attacks have taken place in the waters off the coast of Venezuela as part of the Trump administration’s campaign to pressure the government of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has…

Qore Performance Launches ICEPLATE Gen 3: Cooling & Heating Thermoregulation + Hard-Cell Hydration Bladder Knoxville, TN — Qore Performance, Inc. announces the launch of ICEPLATE® Gen 3, the next-generation Medium ESAPI-shaped hard-cell hydration bladder that delivers 70 watts of cooling, 52 watts of heating, and 52.4 fl oz (1.55 L) of drinkable water in a single, plate carrier compatible system. Now 20% lighter than its predecessor at 10.5 oz empty with 5% greater capacity and dramatically improved multi-curve ergonomics, ICEPLATE® Gen 3 is purpose-built for year-round use by performance-minded military, law enforcement, prepared citizens, first responders, and industrial professionals. For…

Daily event provides email-only access to incentives on industry-leading technical gear and advanced apparel. FENTON, MO – December 3, 2025 – FirstSpear, the industry leader in load-bearing technology and advanced technical apparel, has officially launched its “12 Days of Christmas” event. The twelve-day engagement gives professional end users, law enforcement, and serious enthusiasts a focused opportunity to acquire mission-critical, American-made equipment with meaningful value-added incentives. Running now through December 12, the event spotlights a different segment of FirstSpear’s catalog each day. Rather than a standard holiday sale, the “12 Days” event functions as a daily briefing, delivered exclusively to FirstSpear email…

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U.S. Special Operations Command’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (U.S. SOCOM AT&L), alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory, launched the 2026 SOCOM Ignite Program at MIT’s campus in late September, embarking on a yearlong journey for more than 100 cadets and faculty from over 20 colleges, universities and service academies. The SOCOM Ignite Program is an innovation-focused initiative aimed at addressing current and future challenges facing the warfighter, but it also serves as an opportunity to both further the education and ingenuity of future military leaders. The selected teams will have the opportunity to establish relationships with military…

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the growing controversy about a “second strike” on an alleged drug boat and whether Pete Hegseth will get the axe. Then they discuss the shooting of the National Guardsmen in Washington and the Trump administration’s Overton Window-shifting moves on immigration. Lastly, they discuss a special election in Tennessee and what it reveals about the GOP’s hidden weaknesses. Recorded December 3, 2025. Read the full article here

Arc’teryx PRO Expands Access Built for the Mission & Elevating Access: Arc’teryx PRO Evolves Arc’teryx PRO remains committed to delivering uncompromising performance for those operating in the most demanding environments. Building on this foundation, and following investment in production capacity and close collaboration with vendor partners, we are proud to announce the evolution of our PRO line into two distinct collections: • Essentials Collection: Functional, versatile designs for durability and precision. No longer limited to just professional users, available to anyone through one of our trusted network of Arc’teryx PRO Dealers, beginning December 5th, 2025. • Mission Collection: Highly specialized…