Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! Kicked off last week in Carson City for another iteration of what has quickly become one of the more unique events on the tactical convention calendar. Hosted by SPARROWS Lock Picks, the event brings together professionals from the tactical, law enforcement, security, and technical communities for several days of hands-on training, equipment evaluation, and networking with a high focus on cover entry and escape and evasion. The level of industry support behind the event has visibly grown, with companies including Oakley SI, 3M Peltor, SIG SAUER, TENICOR, and Royal Arms supporting this year’s opening range day. The level of participation is a direct reflection of the events reputation. Day One is the “SIG SAUER range day” portion of the event and it moved through four primary demonstration areas covering long-range shooting, draw-from-concealed training, SIG SAUER marksmanship, and shotgun breaching with Royal arms. A separate area of the range was dedicated to helicopter infil/exfil training for those who were quick enough to get one of the limited spots. Both Oakley SI and 3M Peltor were on hand to provide PPE to participants. Oakley SI Oakley SI’s involvement provided attendees with an opportunity to test and evaluate the company’s ballistic…
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MorePresident Donald Trump announced what he described as “ECONOMIC D-DAY” against Iran Wednesday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the U.S. would target Iran with the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY!” He further warned that “ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses,…
The U.S. gross national debt exceeded $40 trillion on Wednesday. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration had inherited a troubled economy. “The issue that we’ve had under the Biden administration, and what we’re still dealing with, is that the debt was growing faster than American GDP,”…
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – Despite public speculation and online misinformation regarding the pistol’s safety, Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), the Department of War’s official lead for the Modular Handgun System (MHS), confirms that there has never been a mechanically-caused accidental discharge. All investigated incidents of alleged “uncommanded discharges” have been…
FULDA, GERMANY, KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (19 August 2026) Mehler Protection and UF PRO, brands of the Mehler Systems Group, will exhibit at The Emergency Services Show 2026, taking place on 16–17 September at the NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom. Visitors can meet the teams in Hall 5 at Stand G42. The Emergency…
Terma will deliver a sovereign, integrated counter-drone defense system that connects existing and future sensors into one shared drone situational picture. With AI-supported processing of sensor data, the system will give the Danish Armed Forces and other authorities a stronger foundation to detect, understand and act on drone threats in…
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MoreSilent Steel launches its Generation 2 Baffle Streamer family, featuring advanced 3D-printed modules, significantly improved sound and flash suppression, new OTB models and a fully upgradeable modular architecture. Silent Steel is proud to introduce the new Baffle Streamer Gen 2 suppressor family, representing a major step forward in our traditional…
The XRAY5 is SIG’s newest pistol optic and it packs a lot of innovation. As far as I know, this is the first pistol optic with no moving parts (other than the buttons on the side). There are no internal springs or screws to fail. This is the very definition…
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force marked major progress in the long-term modernization of the B-52 strategic bomber fleet in 2026 with two critical acquisition decisions: Milestone B approval on June 1 for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program, allowing the engine upgrade to move into development,…
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SIG SAUER Launches P385 Minutes ago SIG SAUER officially launched the P385, a new pistol architecture that combines elements of the P320 and P365. Hence the moniker: P320 +P365 = P385. Over the past few weeks there has been a great deal of conjecture online regarding this new pistol due…
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The character of warfare is changing, and the growing use of unmanned aircraft systems on battlefields around the world is forcing militaries to adapt faster than ever. At Fort Bragg, the XVIII Airborne Corps is taking on that challenge through Scarlet Dragon, an exercise that brings…
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to regular contributor Eldar Mamedov about his conversations with Iranian officials, the Saudi-Houthi war, and why Europe is on the diplomatic sidelines. Recorded September 22, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: Saudi Presses Trump to Join War in Yemen, w/ Eldar Mamedov appeared first…
FULDA, GERMANY (18 September 2026) Procurement plays an increasingly strategic role at Mehler Systems, connecting global supplier networks with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to strengthen innovation, resilience, and long-term competitiveness across the group. In this interview, Andreas Kiel, Group Director Procurement at Mehler Systems, discusses how procurement has evolved beyond…
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Forward Controls Design has released the first models in its OPF-G6 family of heavy-duty optic plates for Glock Gen 6 pistols equipped with the Optic Ready System (ORS). FCD was not first to market with Gen 6 optic plates, but that was never the objective. Additional development time was spent…
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Brookwood Now Distributing Objective One Unified Textile. Limitless Adaptability. Brookwood™ is proud to announce the distribution of Objective®, an innovative textile technology that integrates PALS/MOLLE-compatible attachment functionality directly into a single unified fabric. Objective® Fabric was created to provide a smarter solution for manufacturers while delivering enhanced performance and versatility…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian will lead an Iranian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York City. Pezeshkian said he would “firmly defend” Tehran’s positions and “convey Iran’s plight.” President Donald Trump said Sunday that he’d be open to meeting Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the…
The next evolution of the C7/C8 family makes its first public appearance outside North America, at DVD 2026 Millbrook, UK – 16 September 2026. Colt Canada, the Canadian small-arms manufacturer within the Colt CZ Group, will give UK and European audiences their first look at the new C25 rifle this…
