Scott Murdock

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A Reddit Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the JLTV

1 week ago | military.com | Scott Murdock

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American Military Jeeps Are Rising from the Ashes in Vietnam

1 month ago | military.com | Scott Murdock

What do you get when you give an outside-the-box artist access to the spoils of war? In the case of automotive innovator Daryl Villanueva (founder of Van Daryl), you get a steampunk rebirth of an American military icon. Americans love a comeback. Just check your local movie theater showings if you need evidence of that. If you’ve ever spent time on Jeep’s website or taken a stroll across a dealership parking lot, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the brand’s pride in its history.
Is the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Program Dead? So Much for Robot Tanks

1 month ago | military.com | Scott Murdock

If you’ve been following the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle program, you’ve gotten to see futuristic military technology come to life in real time. In the span of a few years, the program went from a concept to testing not one, but four exciting prototypes from companies at the forefront of the defense industry. Now, according to Breaking Defense, the Army is planning to shutter its RCV program. Other vehicles are in the crosshairs, too.
Gun Gear by the Numbers: What’s Hot in Every State Right Now

1 month ago | pewpewtactical.com | Scott Murdock

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Want to know more about what drives the firearm industry? So do we! We’re always looking for insight into what manufacturers are working on, what customers want, and what trends are taking shape. For example, what do people want once they buy a gun? They’re going to need ammunition, optics, and maybe a few accessories, but what do they buy most? To find out, we got in touch with online retailer OpticsPlanet.
Lawmakers Move to Stop VA from Quietly Taking Gun Rights from Veterans

1 month ago | pewpewtactical.com | Scott Murdock

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: On March 11, lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025. According to Senate Bill 478 and House Resolution 1041, “This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms.
Did Slate Just Drop the Hottest Technical of the Century?

2 months ago | military.com | Scott Murdock

Jordan’s Bulls. The Belichick-Brady Patriots. A midsize Toyota pickup with a bed full of flip-flops and a PKM. These are the dynasties we came to accept as the natural order -- and they’ve all met their end. Fans of technicals -- civilian vehicles converted for combat use -- know that not much has changed since the days of M16A2 iron sights and chocolate chip camo.
V-Twins, Veterans and Riding for a Cause: the 2025 Indian Motorcycle National Charity Ride

2 months ago | military.com | Scott Murdock

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New NIJ Standards For Body Armor: What Do They Mean For You?

2 months ago | pewpewtactical.com | Scott Murdock

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Do you remember what you were doing in July 2008? George W. Bush was president. Katy Perry and Lil Wayne had songs in the Billboard Top 10. Ruger had just launched the LCP, and our own Eric Hung was seven years away from creating Pew Pew Tactical. Until a few months ago, that was also the last time the National Institute of Justice updated its standards for body armor.
Gun Prices on the Rise? How New Tariffs Could Hit Your Wallet

2 months ago | pewpewtactical.com | Scott Murdock

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: President Donald Trump announced a slew of new tariffs during an April 2 White House press event. As new tariffs and ongoing negotiations continue to shake up the economy, many producers and consumers in the gun industry wonder how the current economic shakeup will affect them. We’ll do our best to lay out the factors that affect how much you’ll pay for guns and ammunition and how available those goods will be.
New Product Highlight: Ace Virtual Shooting Sig Experience

2 months ago | pewpewtactical.com | Scott Murdock

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: There’s no substitute for live-fire training. If that’s the only training you do, though, you’re leaving a ton of progress on the table. Dry fire training is key! Unfortunately, it’s always been an exercise in monotony.