Expert Guides

LOWA’s story starts in Bavaria more than a century ago, and that heritage still defines how the company designs footwear today.

At SHOT Show 2026, MDT positions the DRT as a purpose-built solution rather than a crossover chassis. As a result, it focuses on strength, mounting stability, and field efficiency after dark.

Zero Compromise Optics debuts the ZC420 Hunter, a lighter and slimmer 4-20x scope redesigned for scabbards, packs, and real-world hunting.

Altama introduces the Legacy trainer, an overlasted performance shoe that pairs an aggressive outsole with a protected IGNITE midsole for off-road speed and all-day wear.

Outdoor Edge expands its replaceable-blade lineup with the VX7 and VX8, two compact folding knives that focus on blade rigidity, easy blade swaps, and budget-friendly pricing while maintaining a splash of flair and high-end feel.

Weatherby introduced the 25 WBY RPM, a modern, fast-twist 25-caliber cartridge built to drive heavy, high-ballistic-coefficient bullets at magnum-level speeds from standard long actions.

Pick the right weapon-mounted light for the gun in your hand. We break down platform-specific mounting, power, and beam so your light actually helps you win in the dark.

The IRIS-GR3 is a compact triple-function laser and illuminator that keeps rails clean, pushes real 60mW VCSEL performance, and makes night vision feel fast without demanding legacy-brand money.

Compact, rugged, and built to answer questions fast, the Armasight Warden 640 delivers clean thermal detection, smooth 60 Hz motion, and field-ready simplicity that makes a handheld the smart first buy.