Author: Tony Grist

SHOT Show 26 – Agilite SFT Combat T-Shirt Agilite displayed their new SFT Combat T-Shirt. Combining soon in long and short sleeve versions. Features: Made with Endurocore™ No Melt, No Drip Performance Fabrics Combat-Durable Construction Moisture-Wicking and Quick-Dry Performance Stretch for unrestricted movement and extreme comfort Anti-Odor Technology – can be worn for days without smell Raised Rear Collar protects from rifle slings and UV exposure UV-Blocking Finish for all-day protection Woven Micro Ripstop Shoulders for extra durability under gear Highly Breathable, Cooling Fabric for comfort in extreme heat Read the full article here

President Donald Trump touted the economic achievements of his second term, questioned the strength of NATO without American support, and promised that he has no interest in taking Greenland by force during an hour-long speech at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday.  Trump, who was greeted with a red carpet upon arrival in Davos, said his administration “inherited a mess” from President Joe Biden before stating that “grocery prices, energy prices, airfares, mortgage rates, rent and car payments are all coming down.”  Trump claimed that NATO is an unreliable partner that failed to pay its bills…

LAS VEGAS, NV. – Blue Force Gear, Inc., the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, unveils at the 2026 NSSF SHOT Show a collection of products that continue to challenge currently set standards. From a revolutionary integrated battle belt climbing system to signature-reduction and life-saving gear, BFG continues to engineer solutions that professionals didn’t know they needed, until now. SHOT Show attendees can explore the following cutting-edge gear, as well as the rest of Blue Force Gear’s legendary product line, at BFG’s booth #20405 where specialists will demonstrate their unique capabilities. Integrated Stealth Harness (ISH™): From Climber to Gunfighter…

SHOT Show 26 – Colt Exhibits Drone Mounted 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Colt is displaying their Mk47, a 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher which they acquired a few years ago from General Dynamics, mounted to the Service Engineering TR150 which is a USMC program of record quad copter. The MK47 is a lightweight 40mm automatic grenade launcher with an integrated fire control system, capable of functioning as a standard automatic grenade launcher or with programmable airburst capability. Dimensions: Gun Weight: 39.6 lbs (18 kg) Length: 37″ (940 mm) Length (barrel detached): 24.02″ (610 mm) Width: 10.04″ (255 mm) Height: 8.07″ (205…

SHOT Show 26 – Northrop Grumman Selects Barrett Firearms to Manufacture Precision Grenadier System Striding into the Barrett Firearms booth I saw a curious Sight, the Northrop Grumman Precision Grenadier System on display. I asked around and while no one would go on record regarding its presence, they did verify that Northrop Grumman had selected them to manufacture the 25mm system as the PGS program continues for the US Army. PGS is a soldier portable, shoulder fired, semi-automatic, magazine fed, integrated armament system (weapon, ammunition, fire control) that enables rapid, precision engagements to destroy personnel targets in defilade and Unmanned…

SHOT Show 26 – Crye Precision Announces New Airlink Knee & Elbow Pads Crye Precision has been working on a new knee and elbow pad system for a couple of years and has now launched the Airlink Combat Knee Pad, Field Knee Oad and Elbow Pad. From Left to Right: The Airlink Elbow Pad is molded from firm EVA foam to provide increased comfort and stability when shooting from the prone position. Its L-shaped cross section prevents the pads from rolling out from under the elbow, maintaining consistent contact and alignment. A flat exterior surface delivers a stable platform against…

Mission First Tactical Guardian Duty Holster Earns NTOA Recommendation Horsham, PA – (January 19th, 2026) – Mission First Tactical(MFT) manufacturers of state-of-the-art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, is proud to announce they have earned the prestigious National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) members testing approval and recommendation for the MFT Guardian Duty Holster. We are incredibly honored and humbled by this recognition, “said Bobby McGee Exec. Vice President Product Development & Innovation, Mission First Tactical. “We push the limits of retention by utilizing our instinctive locking system’s full containment technology. It maximizes strength and durability using magnetic and aerospace carbon fiber rod technology. “McGee goes on to say, “We designed and…

A recent email exchange with a shooter who has taken one of my classes prompted this post. He was taking an online shooting class that talked about different training ideas and he asked my opinion on the material. I did not take the class, and we did not go into detail about it, so it is possible the instructor covered some of these issues. The basic premise was that skill training needs to alternate with practical application. This can take many forms and again, may have been covered in the class. The idea is that teaching discrete skills by themselves,…

(McLean, VA — January 20, 2026) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the expansion of its .22LR offerings with the all-new California compliant version of the FN 502® MRD. Featuring a 10-round magazine and California compliant magazine disconnect, the new version of the FN 502 MRD meets requirements for sale in the Golden State and is officially on the roster for purchase. Originally launched in 2021, the FN 502 lineup includes the FN 502 Tactical, the FN 502 MRD and now the California-compliant version of the FN 502 MRD. The series is purpose-built for all-day range days. It’s designed…

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