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Stow businessman charged with smuggling and selling knock-off body armor from China

CLEVELAND — A Stow businessman has been hit with federal charges for allegedly smuggling body armor from China and making fake labels to pass the armor off as American-made, government-certified ...

Convicted Stow armorer to pay another $1M for selling police bogus body armor

AKRON, Ohio— A judge on Tuesday ordered a convicted Stow businessman to pay $1 million for infringing on the U.S. government’s trademark on labels certifying bulletproof vests as government-tested.

Proposed legislation would ban body armor used by Buffalo Tops shooter

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation to prohibit the sale of enhanced body armor, similar to that used by the perpetrator of the 2022 supermarket shooting in Buffalo.

Multiple police K-9s receive new body armor

The West Branch Police department has received a donation of body armor for K-9 officer Diego.

K-9 Odin receives new protective body armor

K9 Odin from the Unified Police Department received a bullet and stab-protective vest.According to the department, the vest ...

Nice drawing. Not how rifles work tho

Nice drawing. Not how rifles work tho

FS discusses counter-terror financing

Financial Secretary Paul Chan attends the “No Money for Terror” Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing in ...

13-nation military exercise begins in Meghalaya, focus on counter-terror operations

Indian Army hosts two-week ‘PRAGATI 2026’ drill with 12 partner countries; indigenous defence technologies also on display ...

Axe attack sparks review of counter-terror process

Terrorism police admit it was a mistake to let a local force deal with the far-right teenager.

Counter-terrorism: Juvenile justice, a complex challenge facing judiciary - CJN

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has identified juvenile justice as a tasking challenge in the counter-terrorism landscape.Justice Keker-Ekun stated this at the biennial workshop ...

Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration

New gun rules and lawsuits against states signal how this Trump administration is using its powers to align itself with the wishes of the gun rights movement.

AFSOC Introduces ‘Havoc Spear’, Its Newest Cruise Missile

TAMPA, Fla. —   Air Force Special Operations Command has officially unveiled the popular name of the AGM-190A small cruise missile as “Havoc Spear.” The announcement, taking place at the Special Operations Forces Week conference, marks a critical step in AFSOC’s Enhanced Precision Effects (EPE) efforts, a modernization initiative set to equip adaptable weapon systems […]

The AK-12 Plus - An Ambitious Attempt to Push an AK Beyond Its Limits

AK-12 Plus and the 6mm SVCh. Photo credit: Kalashnikov.ru.A recent development unveiled by Kalashnikov.ru was the Kalashnikov Concern's “AK-12 Plus,” a revealing example of how Russian ambitions to increase the effective range of their current assault rifle designs are driven by a realization of the need for improved accuracy and increased range without changing to a larger caliber quite yet. Presented as a “Plus” configuration package, the concept was intended to turn the standard AK-12 in

POTD: M240B Machine Guns at Sea With Marine Expeditionary Unit

As with most people’s lives, we don’t get proper machine gun content every day, but when it shows up, it tends to deliver. Here’s to the U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 3/5, part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, seen running M240B machine guns during a live-fire exercise at sea.The “range” took place aboard the USS Comstock (LSD 45), operating in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. Firing from a naval platform adds another layer of complexity compar

Flying with Guns: Episode 57 – Southwest from Las Vegas to New Orleans

Key TakeawaysEpisode 57 recaps a smooth flight from Las Vegas to New Orleans with Southwest Airlines.At LAS, the author declared firearms, filled out the declaration form, and waited by the American flag for TSA access.The bag arrived intact at MSY, and the locks on the Pelican case were secure.The process remains consistent: Declare, wait, and pick up the bag.Estimated reading time: 2 minutesEpisode 57 was filmed May 6th, flying Southwest from Las Vegas to New Orleans. Easy process start to fin

SOF Week 2026: AimLock and FN America Collaborate on Dune Solution to Update RWS for Counter-Small UA

At this year’s SOF Week event, AimLock and FN America will showcase the Dune RWS mounted on BC Customs’ SXV – XL- 6X6 ground vehicle  TAMPA, 19 May 2026 ? Today at SOF Week 2026, AimLock, a pioneer in autonomous targeting and engagement systems, announced it is collaborating with FN America, LLC, on the Dune solution to combat small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). […]

Gun Owners of America: ATF’s New Records Retention Rule Doesn’t Go Far Enough

<p>GOA argues ATF’s proposed firearms records retention reforms still preserve the infrastructure of a de facto national gun registry.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/goa-atf-records-retention-rule/">Gun Owners of America: ATF&#8217;s New Records Retention Rule Doesn&#8217;t Go Far Enough</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>

BDT UK Announces Exclusive Partnership with the London Proof House

Tampa, Florida,&#160;SOF Week,&#160;19 May&#160;– Beretta Defence Technologies UK (BDT UK) has signed an exclusive agreement with the London Proof House, the UK’s statutory authority for the testing and safety certifications of small arms, to provide the advanced testing and proofing for the rifles it is putting forward to replace the current SA80 as part of [&#8230;]

Armed Clarksville Woman Shoots Intruder From Her Own Townhouse Complex After Opening Front Door at 1:40 A.M.

Key TakeawaysA Clarksville homeowner shot an intruder who forced his way into her townhouse, believing he was her husband.The incident highlights the importance of verifying identities before opening doors to unknown individuals.The intruder, who lived in the same complex, is in critical condition after being shot.The homeowner acted in self-defense, following Tennessee&#8217;s Castle Doctrine, which protects the use of force in home invasions.This case serves as a reminder that personal safety

First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha

Springfield Armory has just launched the Echelon Alpha, a more affordable version of the Echelon 4.0C.The post First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha appeared first on Gun Digest.