Adam Scepaniak

Palmer Luckey is known for his reputation in designing the Oculus Rift as well as founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries , but Luckey's involvement in those companies underscores his commitment to pushing boundaries in vehicle design and functionality. This is incredibly evident when he is placed alongside RealTruck ’s extensive customization capabilities, and the pair was able to meticulously craft a custom military utilitarian truck build that will appear at NASCAR’s weekend series at Naval

by Adam Scepaniak Published: June 22nd, 2026 Falco Holsters is a company known for crafting high-quality holsters with an assortment

by Adam Scepaniak Published: June 23rd, 2026 Cadre Holdings subsidiary Safariland has been chosen as the ballistic panel provider

SK Guns has created another highly-customized and attractive firearm on the 1911 platform, and this time they are honoring and remembering 9/11 as we approach the 25th Anniversary of that iconic day. The Limited-Edition and Custom Commander 1911 9mm will show a depiction of the Twin Towers, an engraving of “25 Years of Remembrance,” and a lot more inscriptions to commemorate that day.

One of the dominating trends in the firearms industry for the last decade has been red dots on handguns. If we narrow our focus to trends in 2026, then we absolutely need to mention the growing adoption of the Aimpoint COA, an enclosed emitter red dot built for harsh duty use. What does “COA” stand for? Nobody knows… internet lore says possibly Closed Optic Assembly while others argue Combo A-Cut (referring to the slide cut required to mount this optic).

Red dots - and green ones, too - have been the future of many firearm platforms in recent years; especially handguns. One of the most clever innovations that I have witnessed from an optics company in recent years is the shotgun dot. The Vortex Optics Viper Shotgun Enclosed Dot has such a clever mounting design that you can fit it on hundreds of shotgun models without the need for gunsmithing. We previously reviewed the red dot on our sister site of AllOutdoor.com . Today, we are going to review the Vortex Optics Viper Shotgun Enclosed Multi-Reticle Micro Green Dot to see how it performs. Let's dive in!

One of the most overlooked pieces of equipment we should be using on a near daily basis for all of our work efforts and outdoor explorations are safety glasses.

As we are barreling through summer with fall on the horizon, it is a good time to assess whether your truck needs any extra accessories to make it complete. This can be as simple as new floor mats to something a touch more expensive like a higher-end tonneau cover. If you’re contemplating the latter, you are in luck because RealTruck just unveiled their new BAKFlip MX4 EZ-Lift tonneau cover.

Cadre Holdings subsidiary Safariland has been chosen as the ballistic panel provider for a major FBI Armor Contract with their relatively new, SX HP Level IIIA Ballistic Panel, being the product that was selected.This ballistic panel was only introduced last year in 2025, and is already receiving recognition and demand from government entities.Safariland @ TFB: TFB Review: Safariland Solis Holster, ALS Security For EDC Safariland HOLLE Solves the Duty Belt's Oldest Frustrations TFB Behind the Gun Safariland’s Dave Higginbotham New Pro Impulse Hearing Protection Products From SafarilandCadre Holdings Subsidiary Safariland Chosen for FBI Armor ContractAs we already noted, Safariland's SX HP ballistic panel is very much new to the market, yet it has seen vast commercial and government adoption.To win out this most recent FBI contract, Safariland had to beat out 11 competing products following a rigorous evaluation process that assessed ballistic performance, construction quality, and extensive end-user testing for function, fit, and comfort.

Shellshock Protection is slowly making a name for themselves in the eye and ear pro sector of the firearm industry.We reported on one of their first product releases ever in 2024, and now they have something new for us in the EXO Pro Elite Electronic Hearing Protection: an over-ear muff touting excellent noise mitigation at an accessible price-point.ShellShock Protection @ TFB: Protect your Senses!ShellShock Protection Debuts Eye & Ear CombosEXO Pro Elite Electronic Hearing ProtectionThe new EXO Pro Elite ear pro is set to officially launch on June 20th, 2026 of this month and is available now for preorders through ShellShock Protection's website for customers who want to secure their pair early.The EXO Pro Elite is going to have an MSRP of $119 while delivering premium features usually found in significantly more expensive hearing protection systems.