Author: Tony Grist

APEX Ammunition to Exhibit at 2026 SHOT Show Columbus, Miss. (January 13, 2026) – APEX Ammunition is excited to showcase its newest products at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 20-23. Come by booth # 71104 in the Caesars Forum section, to meet with the APEX team and learn more about their award-winning lines of hard-hitting shotgun ammunition for Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland, and Predator hunting.  “APEX continues to invest heavily in securing critical materials and expanding our production capabilities so we can support our customers through the upcoming spring turkey season,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO of…

Orofino, Idaho – January 14, 2026 – Nightforce Optics is pleased to announce the newest addition to our line of Rugged, Reliable, and Repeatable riflescopes. Introducing the NX6™, a lightweight and versatile family of riflescopes designed for hunters, tactical shooters, and competitors. The NX6™ was thoughtfully designed, meticulously developed, and rigorously tested to provide shooters with lightweight, easy-to-use riflescopes that live up to the Nightforce reliability standard. The NX6™ Family includes: NX6™ 1-6x24mm First & Second Focal Plane NX6™ 2-12x42mm First & Second Focal Plane NX6™ 3-18x50mm First & Second Focal Plane NX6™ 4-24x50mm Second Focal Plane NX6™ 5-30x56mm First…

Meet Tomahawk Performance at SHOT Show 2026, Dealer Appointments Now Open Nashville, TN – January 13, 2026 — Technical apparel brand Tomahawk Performance will exhibit at SHOT Show 2026, Booth 20501, Venetian Expo, Level 2. The company will showcase a range of innovative technical apparel and layering solutions to meet the operational requirements of professional end users. This includes the newly released CW / Combat Top, a cold-weather combat layer engineered to be worn under load-bearing equipment while maintaining warmth, durability, and freedom of movement. SHOT Show provides a key opportunity for distribution partners, procurement teams and end users to engage directly with…

Officially launching at SHOT Show 2026OTB Boots has announced the launch of the Pirata Series, a purpose-built footwear platform designed to meet the evolving needs of maritime and land-based operators. Engineered from direct operator feedback, the Pirata Series delivers significantly enhanced cushioning, traction, drainage, and load support compared to legacy maritime boots, while offering multiple configurations tailored to specific mission profiles. The Pirata Series consists of three models: Pirata Elite (OTB / subsurface), Pirata Mid, and Pirata Low. The Pirata Elite features an integrated knit collar inspired by the OTB Abyss Series that fully eliminates sand infiltration during subsurface and…

Saluda, NC – January 14, 2026 – Sawgrass, drawing on 30 years of expertise in precision laser cutting and processing of high-end materials, today announced that it has been appointed the exclusive global distributor of ULTRACOMP laminate material, effective January 14, 2026. ULTRACOMP is the first material included in a new division dedicated to high-performance technical fabrics and composites. This strategic move solidifies Sawgrass’s role as the go-to material experts and innovators, providing the industry with advanced solutions from cutting-edge materials to optimized processing. The inaugural product in this new portfolio is ULTRACOMP, a revolutionary high-performance coated fabric laminate materialthat…

Catch Up with MATBOCK SHOT Show 2026 Reach out to [email protected] to book your meeting with the MATBOCK team. They will be releasing a new carrier and the next generation Tarsier Eclipse. ARC Ghost: This is a collaboration between Shaw Concepts and MATBOCK to bring innovative designs by Shaw Concepts utilizing MATBOCK Ghost. The ARC Ghost will also be on display at Show Concepts booth 60508 level one of the ballrooms. Tarsier Eclipse Pro: After nearly 14 years, the Tarsier Eclipse is getting a huge upgrade and the Tarsier Eclipse Pro was born. Early production prototypes are going out to…

Aberdeen, NC – Jan. 14, 2025 – Ferro Concepts and Spiritus Systems®, two of the leading manufacturers of nylon and tactical equipment designed for military and law enforcement professionals, have announced the proposal of an established universal standardized zipper and layout specification for both back panel and front flap attachment points for plater carriers. This standardization, the Universal Carrier Attachment Standard (UCAS), will enable universal compatibility between vendors and support efficient modernization efforts for the warfighter. Currently, a universal standard for front flap and back panel attachment systems on plate carriers does not exist. This gap in product synchronicities leads…

Killer Innovations to Exhibit at SHOT Show 2026, Showcasing New AR Platform Advancements Tumwater, WA – Killer Innovations, the engineering-driven manufacturer behind Icon Defense and Velocity Defense, today announced that it will exhibit at SHOT Show 2026, taking place January 20–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees can visit Booth #70929 to experience the company’s latest advancements in the AR platform, including the debut of its new 2110 and 2115 product lines. Known for precision manufacturing, cutting-edge design, and a relentless focus on performance, Killer Innovations continues to push the boundaries of modern firearm components. At SHOT Show 2026, the company…

Here at P-T, we have long touted the benefits and necessity of on demand performance. This was not something discussed much in the training community prior, and is rarely discussed now. Which should come as no surprise, as people like to think of and talk about their best performances, not their normal or worst ones. Closely related is cold performance, which is something I have never seen discussed anywhere. Thankfully, much like appendix carry (maybe, maybe not), cold performance seems to be catching on in the training world, as I have been told of two trainers in the past week…

Introducing ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr Developed by Haartz in conjunction with FirstSpear®, ProTact by Haartz® LaserFusion™ Vigr™ is built on Haartz’s proven military-grade materials to capture the benefit of FirstSpear’s patented LaserFusion™ technology and is considered the standard for tactical gear attachment system platforms. ProTact LaserFusion™ Vigr™ combines durable woven nylon fabric with an innovative, unbroken loop element, engineered to deliver unmatched strength and durability. The material is proven durable across environmental extremes, features a PFAS-free DWR finish with high bond durability, and is optimized for laser-cut, PALS-compatible slots. Haartz is the first official partner for FirstSpear’s new Vigr™…