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Fritz Mann Model 1921 – A Truly Odd .25 ACP Pistol

In 1896, Fritz Mann opened for business in Suhlerneundorf, Thüringen, as the Fritz Mann Feinmaschinen – Waffen – und Werkzeugfabrik. This translates to Machinery – Weapons – and Tools factory. Fritz also produced small engines, ski accessories, helmets, and auto parts.The Fritz Mann 1921 vest pocket pistol shown with a 3 mark silver coin and a small pocketknife for scale. Image: AuthorIn 1918, at the end of World War I and the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm, Fritz Mann ventured into the firearms t

T.REX ARMS Names Dave Rhoden Chief Growth Officer

*Industry Veteran with Proven Track Record in Tactical Product Development, Sales, and Brand Growth Joins Leading Holster Manufacturer* **CENTERVILLE, TN. – July 11, 2026** – T.REX ARMS, a premier manufacturer of innovative holsters and tactical gear, today announced the appointment of Dave Rhoden as its new Chief Growth Officer. In this role, Rhoden will lead […]

Federal & Remington Awarded FBI Rifle Ammo Contract for 4 Bullet Types

Federal, Remington, and a lot of the ammunition brands under The Kinetic Group (TKG) umbrella are known for securing military and government ammo contracts. Now, TKG is announcing once again that they have secured a rifle ammunition contract with the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) for 4 types of rifle ammo.Federal @ TFB:Available Now: Federal’s Personal Defense HST 44 Magnum[SHOT 2026] New Federal Rifle, Handgun and Shotgun AmmunitionTFB Review: Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Ammunition

Sounds of explosions in Long Beach, Industry as military trainings continue in SoCal

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Being Black in Pete Hegseth’s Military

Sign up for our newsletter about national security here. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. became commander of the Wheelus Air Base, near Tripoli, just after rebels ...

The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here

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Could the Iran war trigger a military draft? Why experts say it’s unlikely

The United States’ military attacks against Iran were barely a week old when a controversial topic surfaced: Could the war require the first military draft since the early 1970s? After White House ...

UK counter-terrorism police now probing former minister Widdecombe's suspected murder, BBC reports

Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into ex-minister Ann Widdecombe's suspected murder in southwest ...

British counter-terrorism police take over probe into slain ex-MP Widdecombe

British Counter Terrorism Police have taken over the investigation into the death of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe and a ...

Counter-terrorism police continue to question Ann Widdecombe murder suspect

Police continue to question the suspect being held on suspicion of murdering veteran politician Ann Widdecombe, as the Home ...

Counter terrorism police leading Anne Widdecombe murder investigation - what it means for case

It is alleged a man drove nearly 300 miles from his home to Ann Widdecombe's bungalow in Haytor, Devon, where the veteran ...

Police probe into former UK MP Ann Widdecombe's death takes major turn as counter terrorism officers enter probe

Authorities in the UK have confirmed the suspected murder of a former MP is being probed as a terrorist act, despite local ...

From Whiskey to Weed: A Second Amendment Fight

Are regular marijuana users the modern equivalent of “habitual drunkards” at the Founding? What about someone who regularly takes a sleep gummy? In oral arguments before the Supreme Court today in ...

Wilcox Industries Mini-GL40

At SOF Week I got my first look at the Mini-GL40 from Wilcox Industries. Their RAAM GSS (Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module Grenade Sighting System) is highly successful and been adopted by the US military as well as some of our allies as an effective fire control solution for 40mm Grenade Launchers. During its development and […]

Space Force Aligns for Wartime Footing with Third Tranche of PAEs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   In the latest milestone of the ongoing Department of War-driven Acquisition Transformation, the Space Force has designated its third tranche of mission areas that will be assigned Portfolio Acquisition Executives including: Advanced Capabilities, Electromagnetic Warfare and Cyber, and Space Combat Power. “Moving our portfolios into the PAE model completes a […]

POTD: Army's NGSW Reaches Operational Units in Pacific

Photo Of The Day, and we find ourselves on the wrong side of the M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon. Transition to a new service rifle means more than issue and familiarization, particularly for units committed to near-peer readiness. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment "Battle" are putting the M7 through its paces at Schofield Barracks, moving through the deliberate progression required for operational confidence. The qualification cycle spans day and low-light engagement, a p

The Rimfire Report: Master Chief's Favorite .22? FarrowTech's FT-M Kit

If you have spent any amount of time on the range with a KelTec P17, you already know it looks like it fell out of a prop bin on a low-budget sci-fi set. The telltale signs of a KelTec’s typical clamshell polymer construction and boxy lines have earned it comparisons to everything from a Nerf gun to a prop from a video game nobody can quite put their finger on. FarrowTech decided to stop pretending the resemblance was a coincidence and leaned all the way in with the FT-M kit. This conversio

Contract Worth Almost €1 billion: Rheinmetall Takes on a Key Role in the Digitalisation of British Army Combat Training

Rheinmetall Electronics UK is playing a key role as a member of Omnia Training, the consortium selected to deliver the Army Collective Training Service(ACTS) as part of the British Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP). Led by Raytheon UK as the prime contractor, Omnia Training brings together a range of leading industry partners to deliver […]

Koons Plaintiffs Tell Third Circuit: The Supreme Court Just Gutted New Jersey’s Carry Restrictions

Key TakeawaysThe gun rights coalition claims New Jersey’s sensitive places carry law is unconstitutional following recent Supreme Court rulings.In Koons v. Attorney General of New Jersey, plaintiffs argue that decisions in Wolford v. Lopez and United States v. Hemani invalidate New Jersey’s restrictions on carry permits.The brief highlights how New Jersey’s law creates significant criminal exposure for permit holders through its extensive list of banned locations.Plaintiffs bel

NSSF Takes Illinois Rifle Ban Straight to the Supreme Court After Seventh Circuit Defeat

Key TakeawaysNSSF will petition the U.S. Supreme Court in Barnett v. Raoul to challenge Illinois’s rifle ban, emphasizing that it is a named plaintiff.The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision reversed a ruling declaring the Protect Illinois Communities Act unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.NSSF argues that over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles exist in circulation, asserting they cannot be banned as they are commonly used for lawful purposes.Additionally, NSSF claims the pane