SJ Hardware’s MCS Shotgun Revival: SHOT Show 2026
At the center of the conversation is SJ’s MCS shotgun system, a concept that originally lived about 30 years ago and has now been quietly resurrected without much fanfare.
Agilite Gear: Expanded Goods for SHOT 2026
Agilite Gear expands their product offerings with state of the art gear sure to hit the mark. R&D pays off with quality gear.
5.11 Tactical “Low-Profile” Gear
A stop at the 5.11 Tactical booth at SHOT Show is always less about flashy product reveals and more about trajectory, indicating where the brand is heading and who it’s building gear for next.
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The Red Ryder BB Gun: History, Hollywood, and The Real Steel
The Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun (You’ll shoot your eye out kid!) is an integral part of the iconic movie A Christmas Story. But its origins are much earlier
What if You Just Can’t Christmas?
A first responder Christmas can be lonely as hell. A deployed military Christmas even more so. There are ways to celebrate and enjoy them though.
What is a Forced Reset Trigger and How Do They Work?
The prospective ATF ban on forced reset triggers was struck down, and they’re available again. That begs the question: What are FRT triggers?
If Bullpups Are Wrong I Don’t Want to be Right
Bullpups take a lot of heat in the U.S.. Many of the reasons for that are righteous, but not all! Read up on the Usual Bullpup Suspects.
PSA Olcan: JAKL Bullpup
The PSA Olcan is a bullpup configuration JAKL rifle. If you hate bullpups, you either don't care or you're already making fun of it. If you do like bullpups, you probably have a tingle in your britches. And that's okay. I like the idea of a JAKL bullpup, too....
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The Atropia Movie
The new Atropia movie is a satirical film set in the fictitious nation of Atropia, a part of DATE (the Decisive Action Training Environment).
Bullets and Barbed Wire: Combat Artist Kerr Eby at the Battle of Tarawa
The combat art of Kerr Eby is visceral, striking, and tragic – and possibly the most representative image of Marines in WWII (not just the Battle of Tarawa).
Battle of Hill 488: SSgt Jimmie Howard and 1st Recon Battalion
The Battle of Hill 488 is an integral part of Marine Reconnaissance lore. SSgt Jimmie Howard (MoH) and 16 others of the 1st Recon Battalion vs an NVA Division.
MARPAT Camouflage of the United States Marines Corps
Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage isn’t just digital and distinctive; it has become a recognizable, proprietary way of identifying U.S. Marines.
The USMC KaBar: 83 Years and Counting
The USMC KaBar is the most recognizable American knife ever. More than 80 years of service after its adoption, the Ka-Bar Marine knife remains a relevant symbol.
Marine Corps History: 250 Years of Blood and Sand
10 November 2025 is the Marine Corps birthday. That’s 250 years of Marine Corps history; 250 years of stacking bodies. Yut!
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