L3Harris introduces the NOVA night vision goggle with a repair-focused design and unfilmed Gen 3 tubes aimed at large-scale fielding. Shown at SHOT Show 2026, NOVA targets users who need reliable binocular night vision without stepping into high-end, special-operations-only systems. The company positions it as a scalable option for military, law enforcement, and public users. Orders start now through U.S. distributors, with deliveries expected in Q4. A New Binocular Built for Scale NOVA is L3Harris’ latest binocular night vision goggle and a commercial offshoot of its BiNOD work for the U.S. Army. Development started in 2021 with a clear goal:…
The new Kite Optics Stabi One is one of those products that makes sense the moment you use it. It’s a fully stabilized 10×20 monocular that fits in a pocket, yet delivers a steady image normally associated with much larger binoculars or tripod‑mounted optics. At 10× magnification, handheld optics usually become shaky and fatiguing. The Stabi One solves that problem with an advanced image‑stabilization system derived from Kite’s premium stabilized binocular line, locking the image in place and making extended observation genuinely comfortable. Small Enough to Carry, Serious Enough to Use The Stabi One is smaller than a typical smartphone…
At SHOT Show 2026, Bersa showed up with a simple message: keep the guns slim, add capacity, and don’t blow the budget. The headline grabber is the BP13, an evolution of Bersa’s slim BP9 CC. What used to be a single-stack carry gun is now a 13-round, double-stack, without losing that thin profile people actually liked in the first place. BP13: Slim Carry, More Ammo The new BP13 stays compact but steps up capacity to 13+1. It comes optics-ready with a deep-cut slide that direct-mounts RMSc-pattern optics, keeping the dot low and clean. Other updates include: Aggressive front and rear…
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right “to be confronted with the witnesses against him,” but that right to confrontation doesn’t apply in civil cases. Colorado Democrats are taking full advantage of that loophole by advancing an expansion of the state’s “red flag” law to allow for so-called institutional petitions, reducing accountability and opening the door for false allegations to go unpunished. As Bearing Arms previously reported, SB26-004 enables “institutional petitioners” like health care facilities, behavioral health facilities, and schools, to the already expansive list of individuals that can petition a court…
Armasight has introduced its new Pro Series, marking a full internal overhaul of its thermal optics lineup rather than a minor refresh. Built around a newly developed 640 Gen 4 core, the Pro Series reflects a ground-up redesign focused on faster processing, smoother performance, and improved overall image quality. At the center of the update is a processor that is four times faster than previous generations, enabling 60 Hz refresh rates across the entire Pro Series line. The result is a noticeably smoother image with reduced lag, particularly when tracking moving targets or scanning dynamically. Image processing and video handling…
Images by the author unless otherwise noted Ruger has always had a place (or several places) in my gun safe. My very first centerfire revolver was a 7 ½” Blackhawk in .45 Colt, long about 1979. My fondness for R-branded guns grew, and I have owned many handguns and rifles sporting the Ruger logo over the intervening years. I don’t know how many 10/22s I’ve had, and the same goes for MK-series .22 pistols. Heck, I even owned their .45 ACP American pistol – remember that? I am a relative newcomer to Ruger’s centerfire rifles, having had limited experience with…
California’s Catalina Island is home to many unique species of plants and wildlife, but one of the island’s animals has posed problems for years. Since mule deer were brought to the island in the 1930s, the population has exploded, and thrown the ecosystem out of balance. In response, the Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC), the nonprofit that manages the land, proposed to kill all of the island’s deer. This week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) approved the plan, and hunting will begin this year. History of Deer on the Island Deer are not native to Catalina, and neither…
It hasn’t been a great couple of weeks for the Trump administration when it comes to Second Amendment messaging, and there’s a real danger that the administration’s communications failure could lead to some gun owners staying home this November instead of voting. Actions speak louder than words, though, and a big 2A victory would do wonders to quell the criticism. If Congress can get a national right to carry reciprocity bill to Donald Trump’s desk, the president has previously indicated he would sign it into law. And now that the Senate is considering using the…
Range Day at SHOT Show 2026 is where weird ideas either flop or quietly impress. At the Rock Island Armory bay, the new PK-12 “Pak-Out” landed firmly in the second camp. This is a 12-gauge pump gun built around one idea: shrink it down without turning it into a gimmick. The pricing on the Rock Island Armory Pak-Out shotgun is in the $400-$500 range. Unfolded, the Pak-Out measures 37.25 inches. Folded, it collapses to roughly 18.5 inches. Small enough to stash in a backpack without feeling like you’re hauling plumbing. The trick is a clever folding system that locks at…
Earlier this year, I tested the new Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 scope with a Ruger American Predator 18″ .308 rifle and premium ammunition, including the Barnes 130 grain TTSX. This past deer season put that setup to the test, and it delivered admirably. What started as careful preparation and range work culminated in a successful harvest of a mature 8-point buck, proving just how well modern solid-copper bullet technology performs when it matters most. A Quick Recap of the Rifle Setup For those who might have missed the initial review, here’s the rifle setup I was testing: Ruger American Predator…
As the pandemic backcountry boom fades to a distant memory, ski brands have been focused on making all-mountain skis that attempt to fill the “one-ski quiver” fallacy. This shift from specialization to versatility has driven the rollout of dozens of skis that can allegedly handle it all — groomers, variable conditions, park sessions, and off-piste terrain. If this sounds too good to be true, you’ve come to the right place. The latest 4FRNT Renegade bucks the trend, focusing on just one thing: maximizing powder turns. Let’s start with the obvious: Renegades are reverse camber (sometimes called full rocker), which, in…
2025 felt like the year of gun rights. We got some movement on the NFA, the repeal of Biden’s anti-gun executive orders, and the DOJ going after states and local governments that are stomping on our right to keep and bear arms. It was a good year for us, all things considered. This year has started off in the wrong direction with some very troubling comments from the White House and other administration officials.In Virginia, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and her fellow Democrats took control of both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s office and…
in Levi Sim, SHOT Show 2026 The Böker Plus Extension Knife is possibly the weirdest knife I’ve ever seen. It’s like the guys who made G.I. Joes and Transformers in the 1980s made a full-size blade. Designed by Hein, it appears to be a chunky, belt knife with a full tang 4.7″ clip point profile. What sets it apart is the extendable blade design. Press a button, and the handle flips end for end, doubling the exposed blade length. It’s more than meets the eye. Now it’s a kukuri-ish profile blade, 7.3″ long, and ready for all kinds of bushcraft…
An ex-Army soldier in Alabama has been sentenced to more than 20 years in a military prison after being convicted of killing a comrade during a fight in their barracks.Pvt. Brian Jones Jr., 24, pleaded guilty on Jan. 29 to one count of unpremeditated murder in the death of Pvt. Abdul N. Latifu, 21, of New York City. Jones, who was dishonorably discharged according to the Fort Rucker Public Affairs Office, will serve his sentence at the U.S. Army Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.The killing occurred on Jan. 10, 2023, with the case coming to a conclusion last Thursday…
Lindsey Vonn is holding onto her dream of competing in the Olympic Games one last time with an iron grip. On Friday, Jan. 30, the 41-year-old ski racer crashed during a World Cup race at Switzerland’s Crans-Montana resort. She was airlifted to a hospital. Doctors determined she had ruptured her ACL, bruised a bone, and had meniscal tears — all just 1 week ahead of the Milano–Cortina Games. But despite the seriousness of her injury, Vonn took to social media on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to let the world know she hasn’t given up. “After extensive consultations with doctors, intense therapy, physical…
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro attempted to do some damage control on social media Tuesday morning after her Monday comments on Fox News sparked a wave of criticism from Second Amendment organizations and supporters. Pirro didn’t walk back her statement that anyone bringing a gun into the District will go to jail, as well as her insistence that permit-holders from jurisdictions outside the District of Columbia would face charges for carrying in D.C., but she did try to clarify those remarks. Let me be clear: I am a proud supporter of the…
in Levi Sim, SHOT Show 2026 The BANISH 556 is a purpose‑built suppressor designed specifically for 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington rifles, with an emphasis on durability, heat tolerance, and reduced back pressure on AR‑pattern platforms. It is rated for full‑automatic fire, carries no barrel‑length restrictions, and is intended to hold up under sustained firing schedules. Design and Construction At its core is an additively manufactured Inconel baffle stack paired with a stainless‑steel blast chamber. This combination allows the suppressor to manage extreme heat while maintaining structural integrity over time. While the materials handle the heat, the internal geometry incorporates controlled‑flow technology…
United States President Donald Trump has denied being friends with Jeffrey Epstein, saying that, unlike the “crooked democrats,” he never went to the late financier’s island. Trump has also accused the late convicted sex offender of plotting against him. Last week, the US Department of Justice released the final batch of over 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation signed by Trump in November. The law has compelled the agency to publish data tied to federal criminal investigations into Epstein’s dealings. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Monday that “not only…
Climbing shoes are notoriously uncomfortable. The tight fit and aggressive shape help performance, but after a few hours of sport climbing in Illinois, my feet, toes, and heels are usually barking. Between climbs, when I was up to belay, I put on Teva’s ReEmber Camp Slipper. The wide toe box let my feet relax, and the plush cushion added support. It also performed when it counted. The tread helped me stay steady as I belayed my partner on uneven, rocky terrain. Later, when I got back to camp, I put on some thick wool socks and slipped into the Tevas.…
The phrase “politics makes strange bedfellows” is old. As in it was coined by William Shakespeare in The Tempest, from 1611. Like a lot of what The Bard wrote, it was insightful, simply because it’s true, even if no one put it in quite those words before. But it’s true, and we’ve all seen examples over the years where two people who normally wouldn’t stand together suddenly do so because of a common cause. A prime example was Rep. Ron Paul and Sen. Bernie Sanders–the libertarian and the socialist–joining forces to try to audit the…
I bought the Fox Defend ADV Boots ahead of a 12-day ADV trip through Nepal, hoping they’d be the elusive goldilocks solution for traveling. Protective enough for off-road riding, comfortable enough to hike around villages, compact enough to travel with, and easy to get on and off. On paper, the Defend checks all the right boxes: GORE-TEX waterproofing, D30 impact protection, CE Level 2 certification, and a BOA closure instead of laces. After roughly 1,200 miles of off-road riding, including monsoon-soaked river crossings, axle-deep mud, and 104-degree F heat, were they the right boots for the job? (Photo/Switchback Nepal) In short:…
