Christian Beekman

Vintage military surplus small arms have always been popular among the shooting community. Small arms from both world wars are … Continued

Most names for tactical gear and apparel don’t really stand out, but this featherweight jacket from Fenton, Missouri’s FirstSpear sports … Continued

When it comes down to it, magazines are arguably the simplest mechanism in any firearm; a box with a spring … Continued

Traveling is cool, but most travel gear really isn’t. Cramming your stuff into a cheap suitcase inevitably leads to disaster … Continued

Concealed carry has increasingly become a major focus in many parts of the tactical gear industry. There’s large market for … Continued

The softshell jacket is the new face of military outerwear. If the classic M-65 Field Jacket was an icon of … Continued

When it comes to an everyday use bag, there’s not a whole lot of overlap between what you need for … Continued

Translating the experiences of those who served in the Global War on Terror onto film has yielded mixed results, with … Continued

In January, more than 64,000 firearms enthusiasts, law enforcement officials, and professional warfighters poured into the Sands Expo Center in … Continued

The gun enthusiast world was set buzzing recently with the news that Naval Special Warfare would be adopting the Glock … Continued

From the legendary M1 Garand to today’s M4 and M16 rifles, standard-issue infantry rifles have been the ubiquitous icons of … Continued

The M16A4 may soon retire. This week, the Marine Corps announced via internal memo that the M4 carbine will become … Continued

America’s most elite special operations units have increasingly found themselves in the spotlight. After the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips … Continued

The era of the Humvee is over. On Aug. 25, the Army announced the winner of the production contract for … Continued

During the recent Republican debate, presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee chose the venerable B-52 Stratofortress to exemplify how the military was … Continued

It goes by many names: Deuce gear, TA-50, or 782 gear. Whatever the nickname, load-bearing equipment is some of the … Continued

Several months ago, the Army’s Project Engineering Office for Individual Weapons announced it was looking for sources to pursue what … Continued

Earlier this month, the Army updated its notice for the Modular Handgun System that is slated to find a replacement … Continued

June 19, 1942, is not a familiar date to most. But members of the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment know … Continued

Over the past weekend, Colt Defense announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; a move that signaled how … Continued

One of the most iconic pieces of equipment worn by American service members is the combat helmet. From the flat-brimmed … Continued

The military techno thriller novel has had a tough time in the post-9/11 world; the Global War on Terror doesn’t … Continued

Over the past year, the debate over law-enforcement reform — particularly over the use of deadly force — has risen … Continued

During its annual May 9 Victory Day Parade commemorating the end of World War II, the Russian military brings out the … Continued

The House Armed Services’ Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee has shed light on one of the more bewildering defense … Continued