Wind moves through the trees at Schofield Barracks’ East Range as leaves crunch underfoot and boots sink into mud. Humidity clings to uniforms as security forces airmen navigate steep terrain, flowing water and unfamiliar surroundings, trading the familiar landscape of the Midwest for the jungle terrain of Oahu, Hawaii. For two weeks, July 13-27, airmen […]
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Project Office for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft recently executed a critical design iteration of the Army’s next-generation assault aircraft, the MV-75 Cheyenne, at Redstone Arsenal during a special user evaluation. Over the course of a week in mid-May, a team of operators from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade […]
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The Second Amendment Foundation and co-plaintiffs announced a settlement Thursday resolving the remaining claims in ...
WASHINGTON — The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess Soldier health, increase force readiness and continue to align the Army Body Composition Program with […]
Whenever I see a news headline detailing the “arsenal” police found when making an arrest, I tend to cringe. As someone who works with guns for a living, I go through my fair share of ammo. I’ve got more random mismatched rounds in half-empty boxes — ammo I don’t even own guns for anymore — than most of these so-called-arsenals.Do you have enough ammo to feed your favorite firearm, like this XD-M Elite Tactical OSP?How much ammo is enough? This isn’t just one question — there are two parts
Buying a firearm from a pawn shop can be a great way to find a bargain or a hard-to-find classic. While most gun buyers head straight to their local gun store or a sporting goods retailer like Cabela’s or Sportsman’s Warehouse, pawn shops offer an alternative that’s worth exploring. If you’re open to buying a used firearm and don’t mind spending some time browsing, you may discover a quality gun at a price that’s hard to beat.How Pawn Shops Get Their FirearmsI
Immersive experience on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial invites every American to remember and honor generations of military service during the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration. SAN ANTONIO, TX – July 27, 2026 – As Americans continue commemorating our nation’s 250thanniversary, The National Military Monument will open to the public on July 28, offering a […]
Counter-terror police who are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe are re-opening an attempted burglary that occurred ...
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to revisit its gun law precedent in the upcoming term as it deals with cases on assault weapons ...
The Second Amendment Foundation submitted a series of formal comment letters to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ...
A federal appeals court struck down key New Jersey firearms restrictions, setting up a legal battle that could reach far ...
Knife rights advocates say knives should be protected like guns as the Second Amendment doesn't say ‘firearms,' it says ‘arms’, says UW professor George…
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air National Guard is rolling out sweeping recruiting and retention transformation initiatives—removing accession barriers, expanding enterprise support and reshaping how it competes for the talent required to build dominating air power and ensure wartime readiness. The ANG has also launched a “Summer Surge Incentive,” which pairs $7,500 bonuses with 3-year enlistment […]
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Pyrodex is a black powder alternative which dates back to 1947 in a homemade lab outside Seattle. In 1976 Hodgdon Powder Co began producing this flammable solid, changing the game for black order enthusiasts. This is their story. To learn more, visit hodgdonpowderco.com/articles/pyrodex-50th-anniversary-legacy.
During the morning of March 24, 1945, more than 9,000 men of the US 17th Airborne Division landed behind German lines on the east side of the Rhine. While the Wehrmacht was in deep trouble, many of their units remained effective, and any available Panzers could pose a significant threat to the freshly landed paratroops. American planners had anticipated this in their preparations for Operation Varsity, and mixed in among the Bazookas and M9A1 AT rifle grenades, the 17th Airborne paratroopers had
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor. Once again, we have exciting lawsuit news in the world of silencers. Portions of the NFA may be gone for good. But the decision left a lot of information up in the air, so let’s talk through some possibilities. Silencer Saturday @ TFB:Silencer Saturday #442: An ATF Numbers UpdateSilencer Saturday #441: BOE Suppression Inco
What actually stops an attacker: penetration or energy transfer? The simple answer is both. If only penetration mattered, we’d all carry full metal jacket (FMJ) ammunition. If only energy transfer mattered, we’d carry hollow points designed to expand violently and break apart on impact. In reality, effective defensive ammunition needs a balance of both.The Role of PenetrationFMJ ammunition excels at penetration. These bullets expand very little, if at all, so most of their energy is
By First Lieutenant Max Steinbach and First Lieutenant Collin Bergstrom, United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant Max Steinbach is a Marine infantry officer serving as the company executive officer for Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines. First Lieutenant Collin Bergstrom is a Marine infantry officer and a rifle platoon commander in the same company. The […]