NRA Board Sends Seat-Cut Plan Back for Study Ahead of 2027 Election

NRA directors sent a proposal to cut 30 board seats over three years back to committee. Jeff Knox explains the decision, proposed changes requiring member approval, and the petition effort for two fellow reformers ahead of the 2027 election.

By Jeff Knox •

1879 Reichsrevolver: History and Accuracy Test

Germany’s 1879 Reichsrevolver is often dismissed as obsolete. An original shooting test with a removable red dot shows why this big single-action deserves another look.

By Dean Weingarten •

‘Tropic Lightning’ Enables Soldiers to Forge C2 Capabilities in the Dirt

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Leaning forward, his face smudged with camouflage paint, U.S. Army Maj. Nathan Sitterley analyzed the flow of data across his laptop screen. From inside a tactical operations center at East Range, the battalion executive officer for the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry ...

By Eric G •

Chêne Gear Founders’ Reserve – Premium Waxed Canvas Waterfowl Wear

Chêne Gear has launched a new premium line of waxed canvas waterfowl gear, featuring the four-piece Founders’ Reserve series: Waxed Wading Jacket, Waxed Down Vest, Waxed Bib, and Waxed Jac-Shirt. This lineup uses premium waxed cotton canvas from legendary textile maker British Millerain, aroun...

By Eugene L. •

How the AMPV Killed the M113

If you spend five minutes talking to anyone who has served in an Armored Brigade Combat Team, they’ll tell you that the tanks and infantry fighting vehicles usually get all the glory. The public fixates on the 120mm smoothbore cannons and 25mm Bushmaster chainguns punching holes in targets acro...

By Mason Berryman •

Why People Love The Smith & Wesson 5906

There is a growing roar for Smith & Wesson to bring back the 3rd generation of metal-framed pistols, with a particular interest in the classic 5906 series. The classic non-railed versions were discontinued back in 1999, with the railed versions discontinued back in 2004. So after 20 years, wh...

By Matt E •

Front Line Friday #34: Drone and Tech Tools Entering Patrol Work

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is the wave of drones, license plate readers, and other technology moving into patrol work, and what actually changes officer capability versus what just moves money around. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air...

By Tom R •
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