SHOT Show 2026: The Best Survival Gear Nobody Is Talking About

This video showcases 29 essential survival gear items for men, ranging from robust cutting tools like the AG AWA ADK26 axe and DPX Gear HEFT 12 CHOP knife to essential survival aids like the Surviveware SPLINT and Pro Camp Tek Fire Strip Roll. It also features advanced gadgets such as the Wicked Lasers FlashTorch, Olight Warrior X Turbo flashlight, Steambow AR-6 Stinger 2 crossbow, and the Fontus AIRO self-filling water bottle. The presentation highlights the practical applications and technical specifications of each item, emphasizing preparedness for various outdoor and emergency scenarios.

This video showcases two 'apocalypse weapons' recommended by former CIA officer Jason Hanson: a Remington 870 pump-action shotgun and an ultra-light tomahawk. The shotgun's versatility with different shell types (birdshot, buckshot, slugs) is highlighted, with a demonstration of a rifled slug obliterating a spray paint can. The tomahawk is presented as a multi-purpose survival tool, useful for self-defense, hacking through brush, and even emergency situations like the one described involving ice.

This video provides an expert overview of new gear from Blue Force Gear, showcased at SHOT Show 2026. It details the innovative ISH Harness, highlighting its safety certifications and multi-functional design for medical emergencies. The UTSI Direct to Belt System and the compact Nano Trauma Kit, designed for law enforcement, are also demonstrated, emphasizing their practical applications and integration capabilities.

This video explores drone warfare, differentiating between commercial and FPV drones, and discusses methods for civilian drone defeat. It details the effectiveness of various shotgun loads, buckshot, and rifle rounds against drone targets, highlighting the limitations and costs of specialized ammunition like tungsten shot. The content emphasizes practical considerations for prepared citizens facing drone threats.

Desine from Vector Optics introduces three new green dot reflex sight models at SHOT Show 2026. The SCRD-GM76 is designed for competition with a 3-6 MOA dot and multiple reticle options. The SCRD-GM79 features a larger window for enhanced target acquisition. The SCRD-GM68 is a compact, defense-oriented optic suitable for concealed carry.

This video provides an overview of new optics from March Scopes showcased at SHOT Show 2026. It details a concept 1-10x24 SFP scope with an integrated mount and discusses the production models of their innovative 'tracking scopes' featuring a gimbal system for enhanced target acquisition. The video also touches on pricing and availability for these high-end optics.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.