Shifty Powers: The Gun Guy from “Band of Brothers”

Editor’s Note: Today’s article is about Sgt. Darrell Powers, a World War II hero who served with the 101st Airborne Division. Nicknamed “Shifty”, Powers saw action in the American airborne landings in Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Powers was more than “j...

By Massad Ayoob •

NSSF Funds Lawsuit Against Virginia for Unconstitutional Firearm Bans

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is funding a   lawsuit  filed against the Commonwealth of Virginia over its newly enacted   HB 217 / SB 749 , which the group calls an unconstitutional ban on commonly owned firearms. The suit was filed in Fauquier County Circuit Court on May...

By Josh C •

A Grizzly Charged a Father and His Young Son. He Stopped It at 5 Yards.

ASHTON, ID — A father and his young son were sitting at the edge of a meadow on the evening of May 16, hunting black bears, when a grizzly stepped out and changed everything. The bear started across the meadow and picked up their scent. According to Idaho Fish and Game, it turned and headed [&#...

By Luke McCoy •

Shell Shock Technologies Launches .338 Lapua NAS3 Cartridge Cases

Shell Shock Technologies has commercially released its .338 Lapua NAS3 cartridge cases , extending the company’s two-piece NAS3 technology into one of the most demanding long-range calibers on the market. The cases are available now direct from the manufacturer  in quantities ranging f...

By Josh C •

S13E19: Justified Saves – The Armed Citizen Erased From History

We cover a Texas home intrusion, a Mississippi shooting followed by a later return attack, and a Nashville burglary that turned into a struggle over a gun. We also discuss a store ambush in Las Vegas where bystanders intervened, and a Cambridge shooting where a concealed carrier helped stop an ar...

By Riley Bowman •

Virginia Jumps to Second in Rifle Sales as AR-15 Ban Looms

Virginians did not wait to find out whether Governor Abigail Spanberger would sign a ban on the sale of popular semi-automatic rifles before heading to their local gun stores. Newly released industry data shows Virginia ranked fourth among all states for overall firearm sales-related background c...

By Josh C •

Do You Have the Right Flashlight Skills?

Taking up a handgun for personal defense is indeed a life-changing experience that warrants a great deal of forethought and preparation. You not only have to select the best possible handgun and related gear to fit your lifestyle, but also become proficient in its use and knowledgeable of the law...

By Mike Boyle •
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