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If you’ve ever been to a shooting range, you’ve probably heard the term, “eyes and ears.” This is a shortened term for the most basic and essential pieces of safety equipment required for a day of shooting sports, eye protection and ear protection. Howard Leight is a company that is no stranger to protecting […]
SOCOM Looks to Invite Companies to Demonstrate Exploitation Technologies, Closes Request for Information Washington, D.C. – Special Operations Command (SOCOM) plans to evaluate selected exploitation technologies March 27-31 at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. What’s an RFI? A Request for Information (RFI) is a standard business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of […]
It takes what feels like an eternity for the Pentagon to adopt new technology. Often a system is already outdated by the time it is ready for combat. “It takes us a really long time to build anything new, usually between five to eight years for new technology to get to our warfighters,” Col. Bruce […]
Washington, D.C. – The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) is seeking more information on an innovative Special Operations Command program that seeks to engage the private sector. Dubbed “SOFWERX,” the initiative creates a forum for accelerating the acquisition of innovative capabilities to SOCOM. Within the House version of the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization […]
Although long range shooting is becoming wildly popular, the costs associated with this sport still remain a major impass for newcomers to the sport…until now. Ruger, a company with a long standing commitment to manufacturing traditional firearms, has rocked the corporate boat with their latest bolt action rifle. The (RPR) Ruger Precision Rifle looks unlike […]
The Marine Corps is sending some of its Raiders on a new mission: developing new technologies to make MARSOC even deadlier. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command wants special operators to be part of the capability development process. “As much as myself and some of my peers don’t want to leave operational companies, you kind […]
There is something about American culture, we love high tech. I mean, we really love our gadgets. Tesla death rays that fry terrorists into Kentucky Fried Chicken? Sign us up! Americans love defense technology, from laser guided bombs, to night vision goggles, to more futuristic things like the so-called Iron Man suit. With the development […]
A quantum radar, generating a large number of entangled photon pairs and shooting one twin into the air, would be capable of receiving critical information about a target, including its shape, location, speed, temperature and even the chemical composition of its paint, from returning photons.
Auto-Ground Collision Avoidance System (GCAS) saves unconscious F-16 pilot – declassified USAF video.
This newly declassified video footage from the head-up-display of a U.S. Air Force Arizona Air National Guard F-16 records the dramatic moment when its unconscious pilot is saved from certain death by the aircraft’s Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System.
Our air traffic control system successfully monitors thousands of aircraft per day. Yet, no such system for monitoring drones exists, yet. And UAVs are not required to report their location, as aircraft does. Even so, drones are quickly becoming ubiquitous in our society, making it less likely for us to know if the flier has ill intentions, until it’s too late. A group of no-goodniks could easily fly an explosive-laden drone, or half a dozen of them, into an office building, a park, city square, or even a stadium full of spectators.
“[Military officials have] actually come to Shreveport multiple times and helped us think through the design,” Mr. Hamel told Fox News Thursday. “We redesigned this on probably 80 percent of their feedback. Whether we got the contracts or not, look, it’s a very patriotic place for us to play. Look, the military, if we can save American soldiers’ lives, they’ve got all of our resources behind it.”
The 3-year-old company told Business Insider Tuesday that he has a “verbal commitment” from the U.S. special operations forces community.
“The shocks [are what] won this particular group over,” SkyRunner consultant Mike Mitchell told the website. “Going off of a loading dock four to five feet tall … with such a soft landing was a big plus in their eyes.”
The company said its vehicle would likely be used for surveillance or recovery missions, but would not give specifics on its commitment from the U.S. military.
The B-21 will allow the Air Force to operate in tomorrow’s high-end threat environment, and give the Air Force the flexibility and the capability to launch from the continental United States and deliver airstrikes on any location in the world.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
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Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
