Gear

Not every product at NRA 2025 was about tight groupings and tactical precision—some were just plain weird, wild, or wonderfully outside the box.

When I shopped for a few surplus products, I discovered an entire world of modern surplus gear that I didn’t know existed. 

CrossBreed® Holsters, a leading manufacturer in the category of concealed carry, continues to expand its holster innovations with the all-new Reign IWB holster designed for everyday carry.

Ah, the classic EOTECH 512. It is perhaps especially fitting that we have one in for testing, since it was such a star during America’s longest war. EOTECH was an instant hit with the US Military and came to the attention of many of us when the GWOT started in 2001.

Matt emphasizes the right of law-abiding citizens with concealed carry permits to protect themselves and their families.

Beretta has recently launched a new line of tactical clothing for women. Beretta designed their Ladies Gear Collection to cater to the needs of women who are passionate about outdoor activities such as hunting, shooting, and training as well as everyday wear.

This week we got our hands on one of the simplest and most elegant pieces of gear I have ever seen. So simple, in fact, that this review will probably be short on words. This week we got our hands on one of the simplest and most elegant pieces of gear I have ever seen. So simple, in fact, that this review will probably be short on words. Which in this case is a feature, not a bug. It’s right there in the name, the Minimalist.

I don’t get why Remington doesn’t just tap their shotguns for an optic’s mount. Like all of their shotguns. Mossberg does it, so why can’t Remington? Luckily, solutions exist, and one that has always interested me was the Burris SpeadBead. It seems like a great solution for a complicated problem. Burris designed the Spea Bead to be an optic mounting solution that doesn’t require a tapped receiver.

When it comes to guns and knives, I am generally the practical guy. I write about P320’s and FNH 509s and concealable blades that punch above their weight. We have other people that write about antique machine guns and gadgets, and rarely shall they cross. But I do sometimes get taken in by the cool, even if it is far from the best design.