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TFB Review: Getting to Know the HSP/Safariland BASELINE Belt System
A few months back, Safariland and Haley Strategic Partners flew a handful of us out to HSP's headquarters in Arizona. The main event for this trip was the Incog XS , the new single-clip concealment version of the Incog X , and that's where most of our range time went. But before we packed up, they pulled out something that hadn't leaked yet: BASELINE , a full belt system Safariland and HSP had been building quietly on the side. I've been running it since, and while I've got more testing planned, here's where I've landed so far.
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POTD: MSBS Grot A3 Rifle Gets the VIP Treatment in Kielce
Trade show booths don't usually draw a head of state, but the opening day of MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland's largest defense industry exhibition, did exactly that. Poland's president stopped by the Radom arms manufacturer's stand to examine a display example of the MSBS GROT3 rifle, marketed there as combat-proven, a reputation earned after GROT carbines were among the first weapons shipped to Ukrainian forces following Russia's invasion.
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Concealed Carry Corner: Carry Optics Rundown
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at the big difference between having fun with your handguns by upgrading them versus practical upgrades that make a difference. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, with the rise of red dots and almost all major manufacturers offering some sort of optics-ready version of their handguns, there's a wide variety of options at almost every price point imaginable, but how do you determine what's best? I would absolutely be willing to do a buyer's guide to carry optics in the coming weeks, but I wanted to set the groundwork by explaining what's important to look at when deciding on carry optics.
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Bring the Hammer this Fall! Remington Core-Lokt 300 HAMR Now Shipping
If you ventured out into the wild and currently own a rifle chambered in the new 300 HAMR cartridge, Remington has got your back by not only producing and cataloging that ammunition, but it will also be available this hunting season. They have announced that their Remington Core-Lokt flavor of 300 HAMR is now shipping to dealers across the US.
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Grab your Powdered Wig! Henry Founding Fathers Rifle Collection
Henry Repeating Arms isn’t simply known for making quality lever-action rifles, but also making some of the best and most timeless commemorative firearms in the industry as well. Their newest announcement is a true throwback as they announce their Founding Fathers rimfire rifle collection that includes 7 unique offerings.
