Armed Raleigh Witness Stops Ax Attack; DA Declines Charges
A Raleigh witness retrieved a handgun and fired once after police say an ax-wielding attacker continued striking a fleeing man.
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POTD: Needham Conversion Bridesburg Musket – 1of 5,020 Converted
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Needham conversion of a Bridesburg rifle-musket with an 1863-dated lock, one of approximately 5,020 Civil War muzzleloaders converted to breechloading centerfire using the Needham side-opening system. After the war the Army was sitting on an...
California Defends Age-Based Gun Ban Before Ninth Circuit Panel
POTD: The USMC Shooting Team In Interservice Rifle Competition
The Interservice Rifle Competition has been sorting out the best rifle shots in the U.S. military for 65 years, and the 65th edition at Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, showed the standard is still climbing. TFB’s Photo Of The Day gives you some of the best images fro...
Contra Costa County Banned Optics, Lights, and 1911s for Permit Holders. SAF Is Suing.
Contra Costa County bans permit holders from carrying optics, weapon lights, and 1911-style pistols. The Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal lawsuit to end it. Here's what it means for you.
NP Aerospace to Acquire ITEN Defense and Expand Into the US Market
Coventry, UK — 22 Jun 26 — NP Aerospace, a leading global armour technology manufacturer and vehicle integrator, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Iten Defense, a U.S. based specialist provider of advanced defence protection solutions, from Edgewater Capital...
New Valhalla Gen 2 Bipod From Spartan Precision Equipment
A good bipod isn't just about keeping the muzzle off the ground. It's a stability system that lets a shooter manage recoil, control follow-through, and call shots with confidence. In prone, a bipod replaces the shooter's supporting arm, freeing it for trigger control and loading. I...
Karl-Gerät Mortar: Germany’s Tracked Giant
In the mid-1930s, Adolph Hitler cast his eye towards France and dreamed of revenge for the outcome of World War One. Standing in his way was the French Maginot Line, a collection of massive concrete strongpoints, casemates, armored turrets, and observation posts. Among the barbed wire, mine field...
6 Lee Six Pack Pro Upgrades That Make Progressive Reloading Easier
The Lee Precision Six Pack Pro is a well-designed machine, but as with any machine, it can be made better by adding a few simple pieces of equipment.
Making the Case for EDC Fixed Blades
Back in December 2024, I posted on Facebook about pocket-carry fixed blades. I predicted their popularity was going to explode in 2025. It was based on nothing more than gut instinct. It was interesting that the comments on that thread were very polarizing. People either loved small fixed blade k...