Author: Tony Grist
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – January 7, 2026 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the highly anticipated hands-on event held annually the day before SHOT Show, is excited to announce Ocufii as the official Safety Technology Sponsor of the 2026 event, taking place January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Ocufii recently launched its powerful set of free personal safety features inside its mobile app. TagMe™ Assist is a dedicated safety module designed to turn smartphones into essential protection and safety tools for everyday life, unexpected situations, and emergencies. These one-tap alerts…
Mass anti-government demonstrations spread further throughout Iran Thursday, as crowds chanting “death to the dictator” set fire to official buildings and confronted security forces in one of the most sustained challenges to the country’s theocratic rule in years. The government has instituted a total internet blackout in a bid to stifle communication and curb the unrest. Authorities also blocked international phone calls, isolating Iran from outside contact as protests surged across more than 100 cities in all 31 provinces. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his first remarks on the…
I just returned from an LE instructor development class on the west coast, and it was a lot of fun. Very good shooting, lots of questions and a great group of guys to hang out and shoot with. Cali always had a reputation for progressive law enforcement practices and high standards, and it is a well earned reputation in my experience. Most of the guys in class were using Sig P226’s and they shot them very well. Below are the two guys who earned their pin with times of 5.75 and 6.20, clean. They are now on the FAST wall…
Huckberry – ShadowFleece Hoodie Made by Proof, this hoodie caught my eye the other day as I perused my internet feed. What I like about it is that it is made from Polartec Alpha, a highly breathable insulation. I own a couple of garments that use this material and I really like it. Like I said, it’s breathable and doesn’t make me feel like I’m overheating while moving yet offers a nice layer of air when worn as a layer underneath a shell. Other than that, it’s a pretty straight forward design. Offered in XS – XXL in Olive or…
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FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – In a milestone moment for the United States Army and U.S. Army Pacific, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jeremy Chambers, of the Security Cooperation Division at the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), Fort Shafter, Hawaii, has shattered expectations and set a new precedent by becoming the first noncommissioned officer in Army history to commission directly as a U.S. Army Captain in the elite Foreign Area Officer (FAO) career field. His achievement marks a transformational step forward in Army talent management and showcases the extraordinary potential found within the enlisted corps. Chambers’ historic transition did not arise overnight. For…
The AR-15 sized, 6.5 Creedmoor rifle that is built to out reach, out last and out perform ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA — [January 9, 2026] — Dark Storm Industries (DSI) today announced the new DS-25 Modern Fighting Rifle (MFR). Initially available in a 14.5” 6.5 Creedmoor, this small-frame, AR-15-size, sub 7lb, semi-auto rifle has been engineered from the ground up to deliver extended reach, improved reliability and durability, as well as fast handling. Built for an intermediate cartridge (.308 Win / 6.5 Creedmoor) on a true small-frame platform, the DS-25 MFR combines a match-grade 14.5” barrel with a reduced-mass operating system, advanced…
WTF’s Back Panel 41 Mates Qore Performance ICEPLATE to PALS Platform WTF’s Back Panel 41 mates a Qore Performance ICEPLATE® (Gen 2) securely to your PALS/MOLLE platform. A low profile, contoured design protects your ICEPLATE® (Gen 2) from abrasion and UV. Optional shock cord routes through laser cut holes to offer quick, low profile load lashing for lightweight items like a windbreaker. A 2′ x 5″ loop panel offers ample real estate for names tags, IFF, morale patches, and similar. Back Panel 41 is made in the USA with Berry & NIR compliant MIL-DTL-32439 500D nylon, Brookwood® Squadron-B52® laminate, VELCRO® A-A-55126 nylon hook & loop, VELCRO® ONE-WRAP®,…
Dynamic Principles and Qore Performance Launch ICEPLATE MOLLE Back Panel: External Hydration Sleeve for ICEPLATE Gen 3 Knoxville, TN — Dynamic Principles, in collaboration with Qore Performance, Inc., announces the launch of the ICEPLATE® MOLLE Back Panel, a rugged, low-profile external mounting solution that enables secure MOLLE attachment of ICEPLATE® Gen 3 to the rear PALS field of any plate carrier or chest rig. Optimized for ICEPLATE® Gen 3’s enhanced geometry, dual fill ports, and 52.4 fl oz (1.55 L) capacity—while remaining fully compatible with the legacy ICEPLATE® Curve—the panel positions the hard-cell bladder externally, allowing heavy packs, mortar base…
USAF Reinstates Duty Identifier Patches for OCP Uniforms Last year the AF ceased the wear of the popular Duty Identifier Patches on the left sleeve of the OCP uniform. Many in the force were demoralized as these identifiers instilled pride in the various AF careerfields. The patches have the added value of identifying who does what. Today, morale was raised as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force took to social media to announce the reinstated patches. Below is the memorandum of implementation along with the list of approved patches. Read the full article here