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Missouri Homeowner Shoots Intruder Dead During Break-In, Before Police Could Arrive
Key TakeawaysA homeowner in Blue Springs shot and killed an intruder after calling 911 to report the break-in.Police arrived but the homeowner acted in self-defense before they reached the scene.The article highlights the reality that when seconds count, the police cannot always respond in time.This incident reinforces the argument for the right to keep a firearm for personal safety in the home.Estimated reading time: 2 minutesBLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A homeowner shot and killed an intruder early Fri
Two Federal Courts, Two Weeks Apart, Split on Whether Silencers Are Protected Arms
Key TakeawaysThe Fifth Circuit ruled that silencers qualify as ‘arms’ protected by the Second Amendment, while the Ninth Circuit disagreed.This split creates a significant circuit disagreement, potentially beneficial for suppressor owners.The Fifth Circuit emphasized that if a device aids self-defense, it qualifies as an arm, while the Ninth Circuit viewed silencers as optional accessories.Both cases upheld convictions due to non-ideal test circumstances, illustrating the complexitie
Feeding Frenzy: Charting the History of AR Magazines
For more than half a century, some variation of the M16 has accompanied American military personnel on their missions around
Patrol Incident Gear, LLC., Introduces the PIG (FDT) HADES Hot Weather Glove
St. Louis, MO- The PIG FDT-HADES Glove combines our industry-leading ergonomic design with premium ventilating materials to deliver the ultimate hot-weather performance glove. Engineered for exceptional fit and dexterity, the PIG FDT-HADES keeps your hands cool when the temperature rises. The lightweight mesh back-of-hand material promotes maximum airflow and ventilation during extended wear. The one-piece, […]
TacJobs – Sr System Engineer at General Robotics
Build the future with us We’re looking for a Sr. System Engineer to join General Robotics, a SIG SAUER Company. Combat-proven. AI-powered. Ultra-lightweight RCWS for Land, Sea, and Air. Hands-on engineering. Real systems. Real impact. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehJUHS5c
One Horse to Launch One Horse Express Rifle in Collaboration With Atrius Development Group
BROWNSTOWN, Ind., June 19, 2026 — One Horse, an American firearms manufacturer, announced the launch of the One Horse Express Rifle, a full-production rifle developed in collaboration with Atrius Development Group. The One Horse Express comes equipped with the Atrius Development Group FRS, or Forced Reset Selector, installed and tuned for out-of-the-box operation. The One […]
Savior Specialist Range Bag Review
In today’s article, Ryan Domke reviews the Savior Specialist Range Bag. This is the author’s personally owned gear bag, and he offers his thoughts on how well it performs.I’ve owned more than my fair share of range bags over the years. Some were bargain-bin finds that barely lasted a season, others held up decently but lacked proper organization features, and some were so floppy you might as well use a plastic grocery bag.The Savior Specialist’s semi-rigid frame and well-planned organization kee
Front Line Friday #20: In-Car First Aid and Trauma Kit Configuration
What belongs in a patrol vehicle trauma kit beyond the issued IFAK, how to organize it for access under stress, and the consumable rotation discipline that keeps it functional when it matters.Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is the in-car trauma kit: specifically, the gap between what agencies issue as a personal IFAK and what a well-configured vehicle-based trauma kit actually looks like when it needs to support a mass casualty or multi-patient sce
Ferro Concepts – 5AC Cobra Buckle Kit
The new 5AC Cobra Buckle Kit converts the 5″ Assault Cummerbund front Velcro interface into a rugged, quick-release buckle connection that secures directly to the front plate pockets. Features: Compatible with the 5″ Assault Cummerbund only Constructed with laser cut thermoplastic Does not reflect under IR light/NOD No modification required to 5″ Assault Cummerbund No […]
Day 64 of the 100 Days of Silence Is a Complete Suppressed 9mm Build — Here’s the Nearly $4,000 Prize Stack
USA Carry is the media partner for Day 64 of Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence, and this is a prize I want my readers in front of. One winner takes a complete suppressed 9mm package with a verified appraised retail value (ARV) of $3,877.73, just shy of $4,000 in guns and gear. Entry is free.Here is why this build is worth your time if you carry or keep a gun for home defense. Most of the campaign leans toward rifles and hunting rigs. Day 64 is built around a pistol-caliber platform, a
Colorado Supreme Court: Workers Can’t Be Fired for Defending Themselves on the Job
Key TakeawaysThe Colorado Supreme Court ruled that employers can’t fire workers for exercising self-defense at work.Mary Ann Moreno was fired by Circle K after confronting a thief armed with knives, claiming she acted in self-defense.The court established that self-defense is a fundamental right in Colorado, not limited to off-duty hours.However, the court did not determine if Moreno’s actions constituted self-defense, leaving that to a jury.The ruling protects employees only when th
FirstSpear Friday Focus: ADS Warrior East 2026
Come see us next week at ADS WARRIOR EAST over at booth #733 from Wednesday, June 24th, through Thursday, June 25th. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s yet to come in 2026 and beyond! To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. FirstSpear is the […]
Testing of Body Armor Materials: Phase III
Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. The National Research Council will convene specialists in committee form to consider ...
Researcher explores a better fit for women in body armor
What do bra fitting and body armor testing have in common? Andrea Porter's dissertation. When Porter took a sabbatical from her career to earn her Ph.D. in multidisciplinary engineering, she never ...
Union County Sheriff’s Office to receive new body armor vests
The Union County Sheriff's Office has received a grant for new body armor vests, Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said this week.
Stow man accused of smuggling body armor from China, claiming false certifications
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Stow man has been charged by federal authorities, accused of smuggling foreign-made body armor and falsely claiming it was ...
What happens when a nine-millimeter round hits soft body armor
What happens when a nine-millimeter round hits soft body armor ...
AK with AR furniture. This is stupid.
<p>AK with AR furniture. This is stupid.</p>
This is my first EOTech, the EXPS2 holographic weapon sight. I'll be putting this on a Smith & Wesson M&P15 AR pistol with a 7...
This is my first EOTech, the EXPS2 holographic weapon sight. I’ll be putting this on a Smith & Wesson M&P15 AR pistol with a 7 ½" barrel. Once I get the suppressor squared away, I’ll fall back and get the magnifier to go with this optic.
This is my fourth online giveaway win. This one came from an Instagram giveaway hosted by Specter Optics. All I had to do was...
This is my fourth online giveaway win. This one came from an Instagram giveaway hosted by Specter Optics. All I had to do was follow, like, comment, and share, and I was selected one of three winners. Since most of Spector Optics inventory is in the multi-multi thousands of dollars, this ballistic helmet was really my only option, as the prize was for an amount of “store credit” with them. Specter was cool enough to top off my prize amount, so I was awarded this helmet in full. The G