9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0600

0600 – terrorists Mohammed Atta and Abdulaziz al-Omari traveled to Logan International Airport from Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine. 0652 – fellow terrorist Marwan al-Shehhi called Atta at Logan to confirm the plans of the attack.

By Tactical Fanboy •

Lee-Metford Rifle: The .303 Before the Lee-Enfield

The Lee-Metford’s service life was comparatively brief, but its fast bolt action, detachable magazine, and .303 British chambering established the foundation for the Lee-Enfield rifle family.

By Amelia Hamilton •

5.11 Partners with National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to Support #ForThe343

Brand Joins Nationwide Movement Honoring the 343 New York City Fire Department Firefighters Lost on September 11, 2001COSTA MESA, Calif. (September 9, 2026) – 5.11®, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, today announced its partnership with the National Fallen Firef...

By Eric G •

Fascinating Failure: The .45 Winchester Magnum

Though it’s been about a century and a quarter since John Browning first graced us with the .45 ACP, it’s not tremendously difficult to see why it’s still with us. While some gravitate to the cartridge due to nostalgia or a connection with America’s military past, just as many people reco...

By Clayton Walker •

Whitetail Numbers: How Many Deer Roam North America

Roughly 30 to 35 million white-tailed deer live on the North American landscape today. That figure comes from the National Deer Association, which surveyed state and provincial wildlife agencies across the continent to build its estimate, and it lines up with independent research putting the curr...

By James Chen •
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