Hilary Dyer

1 month ago | grandviewoutdoors.com | Hilary Dyer

If you’ve already dipped your toes into the thermal waters with a riflescope — which is what most first-time thermal users typically start with — you’ve already discovered how the ability to “read heat” can change the hunting game, day or night. But you’ve probably also discovered that the addition of another piece or two of thermal gear would be useful and really help round out your hunting toolkit.

Mar 12, 2025 | tacretailer.com | Hilary Dyer

Appeared in print as "New Products" 5.11 A.T.A.C. Insulated Boot The A.T.A.C. 2.0 8-inch insulated boot from 5.11 features SlipStream waterproof/breathable membrane with 400 grams of insulation. The A.T.A.C. 2.0 8-inch Insulated Boot from 5.11 is light and comfortable, while maintaining the company’s reputation for toughness and durability. A full-length dual density Ortholite footbed O-Therm insole enhances footwear temperature regulation by incorporating a thermal barrier that combines...

Feb 11, 2025 | tacretailer.com | Hilary Dyer

Appeared in print as "The Last Round" Chinese drone manufacturer Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., known by consumers as DJI, recently sued the US Department of Defense over its 2022 designation as a Military Company Operating in the United States. In 2021, DoD added DJI to a list of commercial off-the-shelf drones which could not be procured or used by the military due to concerns over back doors in hardware and software. Interestingly, DoD has asserted that DJI is complicit in...

Jan 29, 2025 | shootingsportsretailer.com | Hilary Dyer

The 2025 SHOT Show was loaded with new products for the hunting market. While walking the show floor, we saw plenty of line extensions and updated versions of already successful products, and we also spotted some new gear you haven’t seen yet that you might consider stocking for customers.

Jan 21, 2025 | tacretailer.com | Hilary Dyer

Appeared in print as "Gear Roundup" Attending stadium rock concerts and shooting firearms without some form of ear protection are two of the most surefire ways to sustain hearing loss. I’m betting there are very few Dead Heads (Grateful Dead fans) out there who don’t answer every question with, “What?” Same goes for those rifle range junkies who go through ammo by the crate without giving their ears a second thought. Studies show that prolonged sounds above 70dB can cause hearing damage —...