Ayoob: The 1911 at War

I recently heard someone say that handguns have no place in military combat. History shows us otherwise. For the tanker, artilleryman, radio operator or medic whose hands are too busy at designated tasks to hold a rifle, the pistol makes enormous sense. Behind the lines when unpleasant surprises ...

By Massad Ayoob

What To Do After A Defensive Shooting

The fight doesn’t end with the last shot. Here’s what you need to do in the moments after a defensive shooting. The post What To Do After A Defensive Shooting appeared first on Gun Digest.

By Alex Ooley

BFG Monday: The Weight Problem Is a Readiness Problem

For decades, the conversation around Soldier load has often been treated like a comfort issue. Lighter gear was something nice to have. Easier on the back. Better for morale. A quality-of-life improvement for the individual Soldier. But that way of thinking does not match the reality of the probl...

By Eric G

Survival Staycation – Fun and Educational Learning Opportunities

Reading posts on social media, it seems more and more families aren’t planning big summer vacations this year. Instead, a lot of them are opting for staycations. Why not add a layer of fun and make it a survival staycation? What’s a survival staycation? Well, it is what you make it to be, I s...

By Jim Cobb

Soldiers Build Fort Sill Readiness with Future Machine Gun Range

FORT SILL, Okla. – Soldiers who need to qualify on machine guns at Fort Sill will soon have a centralized, upgraded range built by Soldiers who know exactly why that training matters. By applying critical thinking and looking beyond the standard path, leaders and engineers at Fort Sill are demo...

By Eric G
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