Virginia Gun Ban Backfires: 1,000+ Rifles Sold at XCAL Before July 1 Deadline
Virginia’s new gun ban was supposed to limit so-called “assault weapons.” Instead, it helped drive massive crowds to XCAL, where more than 1,000 rifles were sold.
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Tallboy and Grand Slam: World War II Bunker Busters
By 1940, both England and Germany realized that the Kriegsmarine’s U-Boats were the key to the Battle of the Atlantic. Eliminating the German submarine threat was Britain’s top priority. Expanding the U-Boat fleet was Germany’s greatest hope to bring the British to their knees. In those dar...
Goodbye Big Green, Hello Big Data: Rem Plant To Become Data Center
Historically, the firearms manufacturer Remington has been tied to the town of Ilion and the surrounding area since its founding by Eliphalet Remington and his family in 1816. At one point, the plant actually claimed it was the oldest factory in the U.S. that still made the products it was origin...
Tennessee Fights to Revive Two Gun Laws a Court Already Called Unconstitutional
JACKSON, TN — The fight over whether Tennessee can keep treating ordinary firearm carry as a crime reached the state Court of Appeals on June 23, where judges heard arguments over two statutes a trial court has already declared void. At the center of the case, Stephen L. Hughes, et al. v. Bill ...
Colt Optics Launches LP5X-P Laser Aiming Device
Michigan (July 6, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC (“Colt Optics”) today announced the launch of the LP5X-P Laser Aiming Device. Modern weapon systems continue to demand more capability from every accessory mounted to the rail. Professional users need visible and infrared aiming capa...
FTC Chairman Accuses Virginia State Police of Stalling Gun Buyers as Pre-Ban Surge Swamps the System
RICHMOND, VA — The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission says the Virginia State Police are stonewalling gun buyers, and a top Justice Department official says Washington is watching. Andrew Ferguson, who chairs the FTC and once served as Virginia’s solicitor general, posted Saturday t...
50/200 Yard Zero Simplified for 5.56 and .308 Rifles
This post explains how to achieve a 50/200 yard zero, its benefits for AR-15 and .308 rifles, and offers step-by-step instructions.
Wolford v. Lopez Shows Why Gun Rights Are Rights, Not Government Permission Slips
The Supreme Court’s Wolford v. Lopez decision is more than a win over Hawaii’s “vampire rule.” It is a reminder that the right to armed self-defense exists before government permission.
Taking the Hellcat .380 to 200 Yards
Before we begin, let’s just address the elephant in the room. What is “long-range” with a pistol, especially in a caliber like .380? That is a fair question, so let’s just start with the simple fact it is FUN to see how far we can go, to push our skills and develop our technique for Read ...
Rheinmetall Battlesuite – The Digital Foundation for the Reconnaissance and Strike Network
Multidomain operations require advanced approaches to effectively coordinate and integrate each domain. As an all-domain system house, Rheinmetall offers platforms, systems, and services on land, in the air, in space, at sea, and in the cyber and information domains. Furthermore, Rheinmetall acts...