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Show HN: Efpix – A flood protocol with E2EE and metadata protection

I wrote a protocol and C implementation for communication in "zero-infrastructure" and high-adversity environments.EFPIX (Encrypted Flood Protocol for Information eXchange) is a topology-agnostic flood-type relay protocol that also achieves end-to-end encryption, plausible deniability for users, untraceability of messages, spam resistance and other optional features. It is designed for environments where you cannot trust the network topology or network participants. Unlike Tor or I2P,

Show HN: Apache TacticalMesh – Open-source tactical mesh networking for defense

Hi HN!I built an open-source tactical mesh networking platform for military and first responders.THE PROBLEM: Soldiers and firefighters lose communications when infrastructure fails (jammed, destroyed, or non-existent). Current solutions cost $50K per radio and create vendor lock-in.THE SOLUTION: Apache TacticalMesh - automatic message relay through mesh peers. When you can't reach base, your radio finds someone who can and routes through them. Like Waze for military comms.TECH STACK: • Fas

UAE announces withdrawal of all remaining counter-terrorism teams from Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced on Tuesday a “limited military operation” against weapons and combat vehicles in southern Yemen. “Coalition air forces carried out a limited military ...

The new year is set to bring new gun laws to California. A look at what’s changing for gun owners

A new law aimed at improving safety within the homes of gun owners in California is set to go into effect with the turn of ...

Red flags, Second Amendment rights and more: firearms are one of the most common topics for bills in Missouri so far

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Firearms are sure to be a topic of discussion at the Missouri Capitol next month.

The Soviet Silenced “Tishina" Grenade Launcher

Tishina from the TsNIITochMash collection. By Lynndon Schooler.During the Cold War, there were requests for many specialized weapon systems, as modern armed conflicts are fundamentally different from the cataclysmic wars of the last century. Fortunately, full-scale military operations the size of Verdun or Kursk seem not to be the course of future battle. Instead, modern conflicts are often prolonged and low-intensity, with a heavy reliance on small specialized teams. Warfighting doctrines

It’s All in the Packaging: The Engineering Behind MRE Freshness

WASHINGTON — Hungry individuals don’t put much thought into the packaging of their food. When people grab a snack, they generally rip into it and toss it aside to get to the good stuff. But at the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center’s Combat Feeding Division in Natick, Massachusetts, about a half-dozen engineers spend […]

POTD: Secret Service’s KAC SR-16 CQB MOD 2.1 In Action

Photo Of The Day: A competitor from one of the fifteen international teams engages distant steel during the 2021 U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), North Carolina, back in 2021. To the best of my knowledge, the carbine is the Secret Service’s KAC SR-16 CQB MOD 2.1, and it seems multiple targets are being engaged using the secondary red dot sight.Held annually by the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, the week-long even

Punitive Virginia Measure Could Force Some Small Local Firearm Sellers Out Of Business

When gun-ban advocate Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor election in early November, gun-rights supporters in the commonwealth knew they’d be on the defensive soon. But they didn’t realize just how soon. Spanberger hasn’t taken office yet, but a new measure recently introduced in Richmond, which could run some small gun sellers out of business, ... Read moreThe post Punitive Virginia Measure Could Force Some Small Local Firearm Sellers Out Of Business appeared first on The Truth About

Small Business Spotlight: Werkz LLC

Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is Werkz LLC, a holster manufacturer from Potlatch, Idaho.Want to be featured in our Small Business Spotlight? Fill out the Google Form and we’ll consider you for inclusion.Business Name: Werkz LLCURL: www.werkz.comYears in business: More than ten yearsAbout Werkz LLC“Werkz LLC has quietly been producing holsters for pistols with lights for many years, p

DBC – Variable Carry Platform

Constructed with Curv and shock cord, the Variable Carry Platform flexes and expands to securely fit everything from slim handhelds to larger radios. The rear panel features thick foam padding to eliminate pressure points during extended wear. A separate, reversible hook-and-loop mounting panel allows the VCP to be installed on either the left or right […]

Facing An Active Shooter: The First 30 Seconds

In an active shooter situation, waiting gets people killed. Here we discuss the importance of acting in the first 30 seconds.The post Facing An Active Shooter: The First 30 Seconds appeared first on Gun Digest.

The Best Suppressor For Your Lever Gun Build

Suppressors are a natural fit with pretty much any manually operated firearm – especially lever actions. In addition to making the rifle a lot quieter for both the user and the surrounding environment, suppressors can also help cut back on a lot of the stiff recoil that comes with the territory of shooting something like ... Read moreThe post The Best Suppressor For Your Lever Gun Build appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Backyard Target Practice on Christmas Allegedly Kills Oklahoma Woman, Man Charged with Manslaughter

MERIDIAN, OK — A Stephens County man has been arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter after a tragic Christmas Day shooting in which a woman was killed by a stray bullet while sitting on her porch.According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 3:16 p.m. on December 25 to a residence on County Road 1800 in the Meridian area following reports of an individual with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services and the Meridian Fire Department

Students in Grades 6–12 Can Now Learn Firearm Safety in Michigan Schools After New Law Signed

LANSING, MI — On December 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4285 into law, establishing a voluntary firearm safety education program for Michigan middle and high school students.House Bill 4285 (now Public Act 48 of 2025) authorizes schools across the state to offer firearm safety instruction to students in grades 6 through 12. The legislation requires the Michigan Department of Education, in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), to create a model curriculum

TacJobs – Product Development Lead – Technical Apparel at Tomahawk Performance

Product Development Lead – Technical Apparel Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada Position Type: Full-Time Reports to: Design and Development Manager About Tomahawk Performance Tomahawk Performance provides a technical advantage for those who value hard work, pushing beyond limits, and the unwavering pursuit of freedom. Rooted in a deep heritage of military special operations and technical […]

Firearms Instructors Talk Changes Coming in 2026

Longtime firearm instructor Mike Magowan teaching at Self Defense Emporium. (Photo courtesy Mike Magowan).Our country was much more troubled and dangerous when Joe Biden was president, but thankfully times have changed, according to several current and former firearm instructors.“There was a lot more concern about how things were going to go,” said Mike Magowan, chief operations officer for Florida’s Self Defense Emporium. “There’s not as much panic now as there was then.”Magowan has taught more

Why the NRA Changed Its Magazine Distribution Model

The following letter was provided to The Truth About Guns by the National Rifle Association in response to member questions surrounding recent changes to NRA magazine distribution and circulation. It is published here for informational purposes, providing readers with direct insight into the NRA’s rationale, cost considerations, and plans for print and digital publications. Dear ... Read moreThe post Why the NRA Changed Its Magazine Distribution Model appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Flying with Guns on Christmas Morning: Episode 39 – Southwest from MSY to LAS

Episode 39 was filmed on Christmas morning, flying Southwest Airlines from New Orleans to Las Vegas. Even on a holiday, the process was smooth and straightforward from start to finish.Check-In at MSYI walked up to the counter and let the agent know I was declaring firearms. She went through her usual questions about what I had inside the bag and confirmed that the ammunition was stored separately, which it was. Then she gave me the firearm declaration form to complete.Once I finished signing it,

Element Optics THEOS 2-10×42 MPVO

The Element Optics THEOS 2–10×42 is a mid-power variable optic (MPVO) designed to support rapid target engagement across a broad range of distances. Built around an ED optical system, the scope delivers consistent image quality throughout the magnification range while maintaining a compact overall footprint. The optic uses Element’s MPR-1D first focal plane reticle, paired with diffractive illumination technology, allowing the reticle to remain usable from 2× through 10× in varying lighting