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The official Avengers: Doomsday X-Men character trailer is here. Cyclops unleashes his full optic blast, while Professor X and Magneto reunite in a quiet, emotional moment. James Marsden dons the iconic Cyclops costume, and the trailer hints at a careful balance of explosive action and character-driven storytelling.
Disney and Marvel Studios have struggled to keep major reveals from Avengers: Doomsday under wraps, and the latest Cyclops teaser leak is no exception. Following earlier...
Big Tex Ordnance, a well-known firearms retailer, shooting range, and online retailer based in Conroe, Texas, is closing its doors after 12 years of operation. The firearms industry has faced increasing economic pressures in recent years, including rising costs, shifting consumer demand, and increased competition. While Big Tex’s shutdown marks the end of an era for the company, it reflects broader challenges within the retail and shooting sports market.
Ambient Arms’ EXO 5.56 suppressor caught my attention not because of marketing hype, but because it challenges long-standing assumptions about suppressor design. Its patent-pending Intake System, combined with a flow-through architecture, represents a thoughtful attempt to rethink how heat, gas, and sound are managed as a complete system. Whether the EXO ultimately lives up to its claims or not, the engineering intent alone signals a meaningful step forward—and the kind of innovation the suppressor industry needs.
Aero Knox and C3 Firearms have teamed up to create the AX // Hyve suppressor. With a honeycomb blast chamber and advanced internal baffle geometry, the design reduces first-round pop, controls gas flow, and improves flash suppression across sustained firing sequences.
Taran Tactical Innovations (TTI) has unveiled the latest evolution of their Sand and Pit Viper pistol lineup, a platform that has become widely recognized from Keanu...
Scalarworks has announced the Fuse bolt-on scope mount system, a fixed-mount option designed to complement the company’s Leap series. The Fuse lineup supports red dots, LPVOs, and high-magnification optics, with an emphasis on strength and ease of use.
Jim Beam has announced it will halt whiskey production at its flagship Kentucky distillery in 2026. The move comes amid declining alcohol consumption and slowing global demand, signaling a broader correction across the American whiskey industry.
Palmetto State Armory and B&T USA have unveiled the Sabre Suppressor, a low‑back pressure 5.56 design built using 3D‑printed Inconel 718. With a helical baffle system, internal and external dimpling, and a Plan B HUB mount included, the Sabre is aimed at reducing gas blowback and system disruption. Pricing hasn’t been announced, and real‑world performance remains to be seen.
Cadre Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Safariland, Break Free, and HighCom Armor, has announced the acquisition of TYR Tactical in a deal valued at $175 million. Known for its high-quality tactical gear used by military and law enforcement professionals, TYR Tactical’s addition further expands Cadre’s footprint within the defense and public safety equipment market.
