The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...
The AK family of weapons is notorious, but the platform’s infamous partner is the 7.62×39 cartridge. Like Bonnie and Clyde, the AK’s reputation is inseparable from its chambering. That the cartridge is historically simple, robust, and effective is the key variable that makes the...
OL's former shooting editor revisits the good times and bad of two legendary gunmakers who shaped the frontier and beyond: Remington and Winchester The post The Near-Death Moments That Nearly Finished Two Iconic American Gunmakers appeared first on Outdoor Life.
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...
ZEISS has announced plans to spin off its Hunting & Nature business into a new independent company. The agreement will see German investment firm palero become the sole owner of the new entity. Under the deal, ZEISS will license its brand to the company, allowing the business to continue oper...
Virginia Democrats are pushing an assault-weapons ban, storage mandates, and new carry restrictions as Abigail Spanberger faces pressure from gun-rights groups threatening legal action.
The District of Columbia National Guard activated the 260th Special Purpose Brigade at the D.C. Armory, March 7. It is the only brigade in the Army specifically designed to coordinate military support to civil authorities and protect critical infrastructure in the nation’s capital. The brig...
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414 to serialize handgun ammunition, create a state registry, and charge per-round fees. NSSF warned years ago that bullet serialization is a de facto ban on ammunition.
Wyoming passed three new pro-gun laws in 2026. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of HB 39, HB 96, and HB 98—and what they mean for gun owners.
In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want somet...