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Built specifically for today’s compact-carry pistols, Liberty Ammunition’s new Spike 2.0 is designed to deliver dependable function and impressive terminal performance from small defensive handguns. Initially available in.380 Auto and 9mm, the load uses a proprietary projectile in a brass case to improve reliability in.380 pistols with unsupported chambers while maintaining deep penetration and high energy transfer. The.380 Auto load launches a 55-grain bullet at 1,500 fps, generating 275 foot-pounds of energy while penetrating 13 inches after passing through 12 layers of denim. Spike 2.0 is now shipping nationwide for concealed-carry users seeking another high-performance self-defense option.

Winchester’s AutoBuck 12-gauge load is designed to provide reliable cycling in semi-automatic shotguns while delivering consistent performance across multiple shotgun platforms.

Vortex’s Crossfire II Solar Green-Dot combines rapid target acquisition with solar-assisted power management for dependable performance.

Hawke Optic’s Compact Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34mm binocular combines premium ED glass and lightweight construction to give bowhunters bright, sharp optics without adding unnecessary bulk.

The Ol’ Man Carnivore 270 LED Light One-Way, See-Through Deluxe hunting blind combines panoramic visibility, silent operation and integrated lighting for hunters who want to stay

The Infitac Fast Mini FMP13 packs thermal imaging into an optic roughly the size of a traditional red-dot sight. Measuring just 2 inches long and weighing 113 grams, the FMP13 features a 256x192 thermal sensor with a 60 Hz refresh rate for smooth target tracking. Its 1.4-inch touchscreen provides access to four thermal palettes, three reticle configurations and four reticle colors, while InstaWake technology automatically activates the display when movement is detected. The AL7075-T6 aluminum housing carries an IP67 rating and is recoil rated to 1,200g. An RMR mounting plate comes installed, with optional adapters available for Glock MOS, Picatinny rails, 30mm scopes and 45-degree offset mounting. Battery life is approximately five hours from a single CR2 battery. MSRP: $699. Contact: www.infitacusa.com

Auto-Ordnance celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with the Land of the Free 1911, a custom stainless steel.45 ACP pistol created in collaboration with Koted Arms. Built on the Auto-Ordnance Stainless 1911 platform, the pistol wears a two-tone finish with “Land of the Free” and “Home of the Brave” engraved on opposite sides of the slide around 250th-anniversary emblems. Patriotic grip panels feature bald eagles, stars and stripes, with banners marking 1776 and 2026. The modernized GI-style pistol features extended controls, a beavertail, skeletonized trigger and hammer, frontstrap checkering, slide porting, metal guide rod and combat day sights. One seven-round magazine is included.

Inspired by Spartan Precision Equipment founder Rob Gearing’s hunt in Mongolia’s Altai Mountains, the CRKT Altai is a fixed-blade hunting knife built for hard field use. Its 3.53-inch 14C28N steel blade features a ceramic coating for corrosion resistance and durability while providing solid edge retention. Jimping on the finger choil, spine and rear handle improves grip and provides tactile reference, while a ringed pommel makes the knife easy to draw, even when wearing gloves. The glass-reinforced nylon handle features carbon-fiber-inspired texturing and high-visibility orange accents. A striking notch on the blade spine works with the included ferro rod for starting fires, and an included ceramic rod allows quick sharpening touch-ups in the field. Measuring 8 inches overall and weighing just 3.6 ounces, the Altai comes with a thermoplastic sheath and reflective orange paracord. MSRP: $85. Contact: crkt.com

Built for temperature regulation and breathability, the XKG Flux Lite Collection from Kings Camo includes the Flux Lite 1/4 Zip and Flux Lite Hoodie. Both are constructed from 230-gram lightweight brushed-knit fleece that allows excess heat and moisture to escape during periods of high activity, while providing an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio when temperatures drop. Four-way stretch provides unrestricted mobility, while Polygiene odor control technology helps keep odor in check during extended wear. Versatile enough to adapt to changing conditions, the Flux Lite 1/4 Zip and Hoodie can be worn as standalone outer layers in mild weather or as low-bulk insulating midlayers when temperatures drop. MSRP: $84.99, 1/4 Zip; $94.99, Hoodie. Contact: kingscamo.com

Federal’s Texas Dove shotshells deliver the consistent performance needed for fast-paced dove hunting.