Each country has its own special forces and specialized units. Here we take a look at some of them to see how they are organized, what are their missions, and the threats they must face – which sometimes come from within.

Our readers are by now accustomed to the feats of Raniero Testa, a recordman of exhibition shooting. Yet, each time the champion manages to surprise us raising the bar. Raniero's new record is quite impressive: he smashed 17 hand-thrown clay pigeons in just over 2 seconds! Watch the video.

Lone Wolf Arms, one of the leading manufacturers of aftermarket components for GLOCK pistols, launches the compact 9mm LTD19: in the same size range of the GLOCK 19, it features a Timberwolf polymer frame and a redesigned, lightened slide. Six models are available, with nitride or stainless slide finish and gray or black frame.

The K95 rifle is now also chambered for the high-performance 8.5x55 Blaser. This interesting cartridge was developed especially for short barrels. Even with barrels shorter than 20”/50 cm, it achieves ballistic performances that are normally only achievable with the use of longer barrels.

Introducing the Pulsar Thermion 2, the second generation of Pulsar’s flagship hunting thermal imaging riflescope series. The Thermion 2 range includes two lines, and a total of three models: Thermion 2 XQ38, Thermion 2 XQ50 and the top-performing Thermion 2 XP50. The second-generation Thermion optics range has gained many improvements, enhancing significantly performance and quality; Thermion 2 …

From Germany comes the Fanatic, an aftermarket stock designed for target shooting rifles featuring multiple adjustment options. In addition, it allows you to quickly remove the rear part of the stock, making the firearm transportation easier. But that's not all: let's see its features together.

Vicenza Fair 2020, Italy: Crispi asked us to field test 3 different models of "walking" boots. Here are our experiences and impressions after exactly one year of... merciless mistreatment! Read on to learn more. 

The Italian company, specializing in historical guns, presents a .63 caliber flintlock version of its Kodiak Express double rifle. This is the "third option" for this historic blackpowder hunting rifle, until now available in metal cartridge and percussion versions. Here is a first outlook of what will be available in the market from June 2021.

Virtual SHOT Show 2021 / New from Ruger: Custom Shop Precision Rifle. As a forward-thinking high-volume manufacturer, Sturm, Ruger & Co. was very early to market with the popular Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) model in the summer of 2015, an affordable light-alloy, bolt-action precision chassis rifle designed primarily for PRS long range shooting. Now, for the first time, from the young Ruger Custom …

As with the military in general, team spirit naturally plays a defining role in the units known as special forces. Global challenges such as the war on terrorism reinforce this. The special forces community is closely networked – this is due to close multinational cooperation as well as common roots. 

Born from a collaboration between Weatherby and Hush, all Vanguard rifles are guaranteed sub-MOA and  a full graphite black Cerakote finish on barreled action to prevent corrosion. The Monte Carlo stock has a cement gray base with black webbing. Trigger is adjustable match quality two-stage.

Virtual SHOT Show 2021 / New from Taurus: Raging Hunter revolver in .460 S&W. Three barrel lengths are available, and you can choose between a two tone or a matte black finish. These big bore revolvers are intended for hunting (where allowed by the law, of course) and are capable of taking down big game.

Perhaps it comes to market a little late, as red dot sights are now available in similar sizes. However, the Triclops Sights set consisting of front and rear fiber optic sights proposed is certainly a curiosity to be brought to the attention of readers.

Virtual Shot Show 2021 / New from Delta Optical: Titanium HD 1.5-9x45 hunting riflescope. A new addition to the Titanium HD line of hunting riflescopes, the new medium range Titanium HD 1.5-9x45 variable magnification riflescope. It is the missing link between the Driven Hunt 1-6x24 and the all-rounder 2.5-10x50 hunting scopes. Suggested retail price is set at 890 euro.

For those looking for quality, perfection and above-the-average accuracy for long range shooting, here is the Nesika Sporter in 308 Winchester caliber. A “dream rifle” with some technical subtleties and great sub-MOA accuracy.

Virtual SHOT Show 2021 / New from Timney Triggers: Alpha Competition series.Timney is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a new trigger series that “combines the reliability of the GLOCK system with the trigger feel of a racegun”. Installation is very easy, and the safety of the trigger and firing pin of the GLOCK is not affected.