Front Line Friday #9: Range Qualification Realities
Passing the qual and being ready to shoot are not the same thing. Most agencies have built their training calendar around one and called it the other.
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NYC Gun License Applicants Sue NYPD Over Years-Long Delays That Blocked Their Second Amendment Rights
NEW YORK, NY – Nine New York City residents have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, alleging the NYPD’s License Division systematically delayed their firearms license applications for months and even years, effectively stripping them of their Second Amendment rights while their pap...
SWAT Cop’s Perspective: Proper Room Clearing Tactics
Editor’s Note: This article is strictly the opinion of the author and is for informational purposes only. Avoid potential threats and danger whenever possible. Please seek qualified training. In my article about how to survive a home invasion robbery, I wrote about moving to safe areas of your ...
Son Shoots and Kills Father Who Pulled Knife During Altercation; No Charges Filed
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – A 21-year-old man shot and killed his father after the older man produced a knife during a confrontation at a Central Avenue residence, according to Williamsport Police. Following an investigation and consultation with the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office, no ...
Curious Relics #129: Officer or Soldier? – Nagant M1895 Revolver Part II
Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! Last time around we kicked off a new series covering the Nagant M1895 revolver with a full breakdown of its history from Belgian drawing board to American gun shows. If you missed Part I, give it a read first since it...
Metcalf’s Shotgun Returned After Ninth Circuit Tossed Billings Gun-Free School Zone Case
Authorities have returned Gabriel Metcalf’s shotgun and ammunition after the Ninth Circuit ordered dismissal of his Billings, Montana Gun-Free School Zones Act case.
Mall Robbery Turns Violent as Suspects Try to Disarm Victim – One Ends Up Shot, All Three Arrested
HANOVER, MD – A man defended himself against a violent robbery attempt outside a Burlington Coat Factory store at Arundel Mills Mall on Saturday afternoon, shooting one of his attackers after suspects tried to take his legally carried handgun. Anne Arundel County Police responded to the mall ar...
Luger History: World’s Most Recognizable Pistol
Modularity is the holy gospel in military circles these days. Distilled to its essence, a modular weapon system uses a single basic chassis that can then be customized to perform specific missions. Think of it like Barbie dolls for gun guys. By mixing and matching accessories, you can be ready fo...
Hunting on the Boundaries
One of my favorite podcasts comes from the good folks at Hornady. Seth Swerczek frequently hosts with engineers Joe Thielen and Jayden Quinlan along with a wide variety of guests. They cover subject matters ranging from varmint hunting, rifle construction and PRS competition, to bullet design. Wh...
Fate of the “Unsinkable” Japanese Battleship Yamato
During the Second World War, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Yamato was feared due to its immense size and power. She was the most heavily armed battleship ever built, with nine 18.1-inch (460mm) main guns, the largest ever mounted on a warship. Each shell weighed nearly 1.5 tons and had a range i...