The Russian AK-12 assault rifle is ready to become the new standard weapon of the Russian armed forces, has passed military field tests and now meets all of the Russian armed forces’ design and operational standards, according to Jane’s 360. The AK-12’s success in military trials sets it up to become the standard weapon for […]
ATF OKs New Tech to Speed Up Form 4 Suppressor Process
Courtesy of Tactical Life The ATF has officially approved new barcode and form generator technology designed to streamline and speed up the Form 4 application process for suppressors. Developed by Silencer Shop in conjunction with Gemtech and Dead Air Armament, the new system reduces data entry processing delays and allows for an “error free” data exchange between dealers and the […]
Industry Veteran Launches V Nives Production Brand
After years working as an employee for other companies including Fox, 5.11 Tactical, and Spyderco, Mike Vellekamp is striking out on his own under the label V Nives. The industry veteran launched his new brand coincident with a Kickstarter campaign and promises to offer a full lineup of V Nives models by Black Friday. Most companies start […]
Warrior Wear: 21 New Boots Ready for Your Next Mission
Courtesy of Tactical Life This year has seen a wide variety of new boots introduced to the world. Both major and minor manufacturers from around the world used significant technology improvements both in materials and the manufacturing process to enhance long-trusted designs and create bold new boots that are lighter, stronger and more comfortable than anything […]
Kyle Lamb on coffee and leadership
Courtesy of Black Rifle Coffee Kyle Lamb is a man who has lived a life most can’t even dream of. He grew up in a small town in South Dakota, but by the age of 24 he had been selected into the most elite special operations unit in the military. He went on to serve […]
A Navy SEALs ‘On The Go’ Workout
(Article originally published on kyledefoor.tumblr.com) Question- how do you work out with the schedule you have being on the road and what do you do when you do workout? I get this question a lot, always have and bounce between posting some weekly workouts or not but I generally default to not since there are […]
The Sidearm of the World: The Browning Hi-Power and its Everlasting Popularity
By ITS Guest Contributor During the Cold War, “Steve” traveled the world serving as a covert operator for the United States. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and possessing a graduate degree in geography, he could pass as a businessman or expatriate at first glance, whether at home or almost anywhere in East Asia. Like any good operative, he […]
TOPS Taps GM for Barong-style machete
After recently releasing Grandpa’s Ax, designed by TOPS Knives CEO Leo Espinoza’s father, the company continues to tap into the minds of those closest to them. This time it’s a barong-inspired machete called the Yacare 10.0, designed by none other than Craig Powell, General Manager at TOPS. The Yacare leverages its unusual dimensions to make it a high-intensity, mid-size […]
New looks and savings at Daniel Defense
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear New Looks and Savings at Daniel Defense Breach-Bang-Clear News Team Daniel Defense has a new look in their inventory this month. Some DD rifles will now be offered with an earthy green Cerakote finish. This couples the durability offered by Cerakote, and the camouflaging effect of green. For those of you […]
2017’s New Suppressor Lineup Is Insanely Versatile
Courtesy of Tactical Life Sound suppressors are becoming more and more popular because of all the benefits they offer shooters. They protect your hearing, won’t spook game and will certainly improve your relationships with your neighbors. Though they still fall under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and consequently are much more regulated at the federal […]