Front Line Friday #18: Patrol Boots and Foot Care Over a Career
Boot selection by assignment and climate, break-in realities, insole and orthotic considerations, and the long-term foot and knee impact of poor footwear over a twenty-year career.
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US Army Signs High-Performance Ammunition Agreement with Federal
Peak Alloy technology was first introduced in the commercial market in 2025 with the then all-new 7mm Backcountry, and that iconic silver casing drew as much attention as the newly announced cartridge. Now, Federal has signed what they’re calling a landmark agreement with the United States ...
The Backup Gun: 22-Year-Old Fired Back with Second Gun After Having First Pistol Stolen in Robbery
A late-night armed robbery near downtown Des Moines' Pappajohn Sculpture Park escalated into a violent shootout on Friday, May 22, 2026, leaving a 17-year-old suspect in critical condition. Des Moines Police released the 22-year-old victim without charges after determining he acted in self-defens...
Front Line Friday #16: Body Armor Selection and Fit for Patrol
NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.
FirstSpear Friday Focus: SIEGE-R Optimized
The SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED was built for operators who need their gear to move with them—not fight against them. It cuts unnecessary bulk while keeping the protection, scalability, and durability needed for real-world work. Its low-profile design moves better in vehicles, tight hallways, cramped doo...
H&R Launches Model 606 LMG
PSA's retro brand Harrington & Richardson is now shipping one of the new models we saw at SHOT Show 2026. The Model 606 is a faithful recreation of one of the first M16-based squad automatic weapons. It also seems like an ideal candidate for a forced reset trigger.
Lawsuits Hit Virginia’s New Assault Firearm Ban Within 24 Hours of Spanberger’s Signature
RICHMOND, VA — Two separate lawsuits were filed against Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and standard-capacity magazine ban within 24 hours of Governor Abigail Spanberger signing it into law, and the U.S. Department of Justice has signaled it intends to add a third. Spanberger...
Sacramento Security Guard Fatally Shoots One Suspected Burglar, Wounds Another at Marijuana Dispensary
SACRAMENTO, CA — A security guard at a Sacramento marijuana dispensary shot two suspected burglars during an early Friday break-in, killing one and leaving the other in critical but stable condition, according to the Sacramento Police Department as reported by ABC10. Officers responded to the 8...
Fudd Friday: The Highs And Lows Of The Winchester Model 1200
The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...
NRA Reform Gains Steam, But the Fight to Restore Trust Continues
The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.