The U.S. Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons team recently won its fourth consecutive SIG Relentless Warrior Championship. The team won the 2024 crown, topping a field made up of the elite military academies from across the country. West Point Wins 2024 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship The event comprised 113 cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, Norwich University, Texas A & M, The Citadel, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, the Royal Military Col ..read more

Adept Armor just released a pretty impressive video showcasing the capabilities of its NovaSteel Helmet. After showing several other helmets fail, the NovaSteel successfully stops multiple direct hits from a .357 Magnum in the video. Adept Armor NovaSteel Helmet Stops .357 Magnum! The NovaSteel Helmet is an ACH-style piece of armor, and during the test it outperforms an old school Czech M53 and various police surplus helmets rated IIIA. “We couldn’t be prouder of the performance demonstrated by the NovaSteel ACH-style helmet in this rigorous test,” commented Jake Ganor, founder of Adept Armo ..read more

It’s funny how often I’m asked why my competition carbines have two optics mounted to the gun. At least a few times a month, I get Instagram messages, YouTube comments, or just in-person questions about why I run a primary optic system and an offset red dot optic. The reasons for this are three-fold. But to get it right, you need to incorporate a rifle optics transition drill into your training. Rifle Optics Transition Drill The first reason is two is one, and one is none. I learned the hard way that an extra red dot mounted serves as a backup in case one flies off your gun in the middle ..read more

I’m a big fan of adding a magnifier to rifles, and especially AR pistols. They are low maintenance, easy to use, and can make target acquisition and impact a breeze. The Meprolight MMX3 and MMX4 magnifiers are some of the simplest magnifiers ready to go out of the box. They come set up on a Picatinny rail mount, and no zeroing is required so that it can go straight on a rifle. There are benefits to using a magnifier, which we’ll dive into, as well as what red dot or holographic sights are compatible with the MMX3 and MMX4. Meprolight Magnifiers: Get More Distance Out of a Red Dot One of the m ..read more

I’ve never been an AK guy, but you have to respect the most ubiquitous rifle in the world. I’ve always considered my education a little lacking in that department, so I jumped at the chance to T&E a Century Arms BFT47 at a week-long Gunsite course titled AK-47 Armorer Operator Course, taught by Jim Fuller, a legend in the AK world, and Rangemaster Freddie Blish. Shooting the Century Arms BFT47 For years I have met up with the guys from Century Arms at the yearly Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous. They showed me their updated AK’s that had improvements like being able to flick off the safety with ..read more

Responding to an active shooter scenario remains one of the most intense, dangerous action for law enforcement professionals. To help officers remain safe, the Frontline Defense First Responder Bulletproof Backpack provides near instant deployment of critical body armor in the field. Frontline Defense First Responder Backpack The pack comprises a 40-liter, bullet-resistant, slash-proof-, waterproof, stab-resistant system. A Go Bag for professionals, it instantly converts into a bulletproof vest, providing front and back protection. The unit holds two 10×12-inch hard ballistic plates or 11×14 ..read more

When was the last time you shot a firearm that genuinely excited you? One you didn’t want to put down, and when you finally had to, you looked forward to shooting again. For me, that gun is the IWI Carmel. While I’m used to direct impingement rifles, getting my hands on a piston system rifle was a breath of fresh air. Not to mention, this gun was made to shoot with suppressors. I know many folks say that, but this gun shoots lights out with a suppressor and looks damn good with one too. This release from IWI is long-awaited but well worth it. What makes it so unique? Glad you asked… IWI Carme ..read more

The newest tactical product from RTS Tactical aims to bring mobile body armor for officers confronting an active shooter. The RTS Rapid Deploy Mini-shield brings Level III+ rifle and handgun caliber protection in deployment system that makes it highly mobile. RTS Rapid Deploy Mini-Shield Carrier System The Mini-Shield Carrier System utilizes a Durable Water Repellency (DWR) ripstop nylon to protect the Mini-Shield from the environment and protect gear from the shield. The all-black hexagon ripstop material features heavy nylon stitching to withstand the rigors of tactical engagements. To faci ..read more

MKS Supply and Full Forge Gear recently announced their latest personal protection product: the Full Forge Gear 10×12 shooter-style cut Extreme Lite NIJ-Rated Level-3A Body Armor Plates. This body armor aims to provide elite protection without adding too much weight, or thankfully, extra price tag. Full Forge Gear Extreme Lite Level-3A Plates The Extreme Lite Level 3A Plate utilizes cutting-edge materials and advanced manufacturing, according to MKS Supply. It offers ballistic resistance while ensuring maximum comfort and mobility. The lightweight design weighs in at a mere 1.3 pounds per pla ..read more

Winchester will embark on a project to build the first new manufacturing facility at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in decades. The growing contract demands for Next Generation Squad Weapon Ammunition (NGSW-A) prompted the project. Winchester Next Generation Squad Weapon Ammunition The new manufacturing facility will provide safe, reliable, and advanced NGSW-A to the joint warfighter. Winchester will manage all aspects of the construction process, slated to begin in the second quarter of 2024. “A dedicated team of Winchester experts have been working on this project in collaborat ..read more