
Kit Up is a military gear blog that reports on the changes -- both good and bad -- to combat gear, including guns, magazines, packs, knives and other essential kit. Our focus is on the weapons, ammunition and equipment that U.S. Army and Marine Corps infantry and U.S. Special Operations forces carry into the fight.
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Army's Next-Gen Squad Weapon to Feature Deadly Accurate Fire Control
The NGSW's digital fire control system could be revolutionary to infantry squad tactics, an official says.
New York’s State Volunteer Defense Force to Get OCP Uniforms
The Army, the Air force and the National Guard soon won't be the only ones sporting the Operational Camouflage Uniform.
Remington, Mossberg Fashion New Pistols Designed for Female Shooters
Remington and Mossberg showed off compact pistols at SHOT Show 2019 catering to female shooters and those with small hands.
A Few Hundred Soldiers Could Get Their Army Greens This Month
The sergeant major of the Army revealed new details about the planned uniform.
Israeli Firm Unveils Smartphone-Style Digital Rifle Sight
An Israeli company unveiled its next-generation digital rifle sight, designed to work more like a smartphone.
FightLite Shows Off Belt-Fed AR-Style Uppers at SHOT Show 2019
The MCR is a version of the older ARES Shrike, a belt-fed 5.56mm AR-style light machine gun.
CamelBak Unveils New Pack, Redesigns Two Favorites for 2019
CamelBak showed off its new tactical line of packs at SHOT Show 2019, including a new, one-day assault pack.
Remington, Mossberg Unveil Standout Shotguns at SHOT 2019
Both Remington and Mossberg unveiled scatterguns worth mentioning at SHOT Show this year.
Daniel Defense Unveils First Customized Bolt Gun at SHOT 2019
Daniel Defense -- a well-known AR manufacturer -- recently made its first foray into the world of bolt-action rifles.
SureFire's Newest Weapon Light/Laser Is Designed for Operators
SureFire LLC unveiled its latest weapon light/laser device at SHOT Show, which it developed for special operations shooters.
Winchester Unveils New Round that Outperforms the .300 Blackout
It will work in a variety of platforms, from bolt action to AR-style rifles.
Sig Sauer Shows Off its Potent New Rattler Chambered for 5.56mm
Sig Sauer is now offering a powerful 5.56mm version of its popular, ultra-compact Rattler personal defense weapon.
Brownells Shows off its Newest Retro Rifles at SHOT Show 2019
At SHOT Show 2019's range day on Monday, Brownells showed off its newest Retro Rifle, which is based on the AR-15.
United Defense Unveils Distinctive-Looking AK Hybrids at SHOT Show
Firearms enthusiasts lined up to shoot United Defense's hybrid AKs, which feature an unfinished, bare-metal profile.
Sig Sauer Live-Fires its Hard-Hitting New Ultra-Light Machine Gun
It's similar to the gun Sig is developing as a candidate to replace the Army's M249 squad automatic weapon.
Pentagon Taps Sig Sauer to Supply Special Ops Units with New Rifle Scope
The Pentagon has selected Sig Sauer's rifle scope and scope mount to for use by U.S. special operations forces.
The Military Has Begun Issuing Sneakers to Recruits at Boot Camp
The DoD's Defense Logistics Agency has begun delivering athletic shoes made by three American manufacturers to the services.
Magpul Unveils New 7.62mm High-Capacity Drum Magazine
Magpul Industries Corp. has introduced a new 7.62mm version of its high-capacity polymer drum magazine.
Smith & Wesson Unveils New Customized .38 Snub-Nosed Revolver
The new Model 442 is a lightweight, J-frame revolver that features a popular internal hammer design.
Army to Test New Combat Boot Designs from 3 Makers
U.S. Army footwear experts have begun field-testing a handful of new combat boot designs.