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Shoot Too Soon and You Lose: The Split-Second Decision That Sends Defenders to Prison
Estimated reading time: 3 minutesIn Lesson 6 of CCW Safe’s 36 Lessons for Armed Defenders series, the conversation shifts to one of the hardest judgment calls a concealed carrier will ever face: when is the moment to shoot, and when is it too soon?The concept at the heart of this lesson is what retired Oklahoma City homicide detective Gary Eastridge calls the “window of justification.” It is the narrow span of time when all three legal elements of a self-defense shooting align
Connecticut House Passes Bill Targeting Glock Handguns and Striker-Fired Pistols
Connecticut’s House passed HB 5043, a “convertible pistol” bill targeting Glock-style handguns over illegal switches. The bill now heads to the Senate. IMG Jim GrantThe Connecticut House of Representatives voted 86 to 64 on April 22, 2026 to pass HB 5043, legislation that would effectively ban the sale of Glock handguns and similarly designed striker-fired pistols in the state. All House Republicans and 15 Democrats voted against the measure.Gov. Ned Lamont introduced the bill on February 5, 202
Inside the Hausken HX-Ti³: Europe's New 3D-Printed Suppressor
The HX-Ti³ is Hausken's latest suppressor, developed for hunters and shooters prioritising low weight, strength, and reliable field performance. It represents the company's answer to a growing demand: suppressors that don't just silence, but become a seamless part of the rifle system without the bulk.The HX-Ti³ is made in Norway and not available on the American market, as European suppressors are subject to strict export regulations. But it offers an interesting look at where suppressor de
Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD Review
I love to tinker. You can give me a completely sound gun that doesn’t need anything else, and I’ll still want to swap out some parts “just to see.” You know the type. Heck, I bet most of you are the same way.The test platform for this review was the author’s Springfield Armory SAINT rifle. It is shown here with the Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD and associated components.I recently swapped a Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD, in the 13.5-inch length, and the company’s low-profile gas block on
Didcot teenager charged with multiple terrorism offences after counter-terrorism raid
From Didcot, he appeared at the Old Bailey in London today (Friday, April 24) with his trial now scheduled for next January, although that may change....
Tougher Gun Laws Cut Youth Gun Homicide Rates
BOSTON, April 24, 2026 – Firearm violence is the leading cause of death among U.S. youth. A new study from Boston Children's Hospital found that
Postal Service Trying To Skirt Court Ruling Striking Down Law Against Mailing Firearms
<p>A new USPS proposal on mailing firearms is drawing backlash from GOA, which says it undermines a recent court victory.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/usps-gun-shipping-rule-goa-backlash/">Postal Service Trying To Skirt Court Ruling Striking Down Law Against Mailing Firearms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
NRA Reform Gains Steam, But the Fight to Restore Trust Continues
The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed signs of reform momentum, but restoring member trust remains an ongoing challenge.The National Rifle Association held its 155th Annual Meeting in Houston this past weekend, along with three days of Board and committee meetings.As an NRA Board member, I flew out to Houston on Wednesday for committee meetings on Thursday and Friday, then the Members’ Meeting on Saturday morning, and the Board meeting on Monday. Between meetings, I spent as much time
Front Line Friday #12: The Curriculum Problem
The gap between what academy training builds and what the street requires has nothing to do with individual officers not trying hard enough.Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week's editorial is about a problem that gets misdiagnosed constantly: the belief that the gap between academy training and street readiness is a matter of motivation or effort. Officers get blamed for not being prepared. Training academies get blamed for not being rigorous enough. The real issue is structural. Th
B.E. Meyers & Co. Names Coulson Aviation USA First Reseller Specific to Aerial Firefighting and Wildfire Management
Aerial firefighting is one of the most demanding and precise operations in emergency response. When wildfires outrun crews on the ground, aircraft become the front line – fighting with calculated accuracy to slow the spread of the threat and protect lives, homes and critical infrastructure in its path. Cooling temperatures, reduced wind and rising humidity […]
PSA Magpul MOE Lower Build Kit + 10 PMAGs — $199.99
Limited Time DealPalmetto State Armory has PSA Magpul Lower Build Kit bundled with 10 Magpul PMAG Gen 2 30-round magazines marked down to $160. That saves you $62.99 and is 28% off! Limited-time deal.Top FeaturesComplete AR-15 Lower Build Kit with Magpul MOE stock & grip10x Magpul PMAG Gen M2 MOE 30-Round Magazines includedMil-Spec buffer tube assembly for reliability and compatibilityImpact-resistant polymer PMAGs with anti-tilt followersMade in the USA by trusted industry leadersWhy Shoote
FirstSpear Friday Focus: TUBES Fasteners
FirstSpear’s TUBES FASTENERS replace outdated hook-and-loop closures and bulky cummerbunds with a system that actually works when it matters. Traditional setups were noisy, soaked up water, held onto mud like a souvenir, and usually demanded two hands—none of which are ideal when things go sideways. TUBES FASTENERS fix that with a patented, mechanical interface that […]
TFB Long-Term Review: Streamlight Wedge XT EDC Flashlight
For the last two years, if I was wearing something with pockets, the Streamlight Wedge XT was in one of them. This little EDC light is a handy tool to have around, and I have used it extensively. So after all that time, am I staying with it, or getting something else?Streamlight @ TFB:[SHOT 2026] Streamlight New ReleasesNew Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount VIR Pro: 1100 Lumens + IR HybridStreamlight PROTAC HL-X Selected By FBIDisclosures: This light was a Christmas gift from a relative, who pu
US and Philippine Soldiers Conduct Electronic Warfare Training at Exercise Salaknib 2026
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines – Building from the ground up. From individual skills to full team integration, success in the modern battlespace depends on a shared, expert understanding of the environment. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andres Rodriguez, a Cyber and Electronic Warfare officer assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, explains the core goal of bilateral training […]
33 U.S. House Members Urge Trump To Restore Gun Rights, Name A Pro-2A AG
<p>Dozens of House lawmakers are urging President Trump to take stronger action on gun rights and reform the DOJ’s approach to the Second Amendment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/lawmakers-urge-trump-second-amendment-doj/">33 U.S. House Members Urge Trump To Restore Gun Rights, Name A Pro-2A AG</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
POTD: Eight Shots of .357 - The S&W Performance Center 327
Capacity isn’t usually the headline with revolvers, but the Smith & Wesson Model 327 Performance Center changes that equation. With an eight-round cylinder in .357 Magnum, it pushes beyond the traditional six-shot format while keeping the revolver manual of arms intact. That alone makes it stand out in a market largely dominated by semi-autos for higher capacity.Paired here with Hornady 140 gr FTX .357 Magnum ammunition, the setup leans toward practical performance with modern projectile d
04-15-26- Pastor Patrick Propster - Be Strong In His Power Eph.6
Calvary Chapel Carson City
Wednesday Night
April 15, 2026
Finally Brethren, Be Strong,
In the Power of His Might
Ephesians 6:10-13
Finally:
This upcoming section deals with our walk
Finally: in light of everything previously said
A Christian’s wasted strength
Over commitment, too much talking, arguments, debates, wrangling, laziness, bad company, corrupting good morals, foolish, talking, love of success, desiring image over character, being equally yoked with the world, questioning the Wo
10% More Courage in Conversation. Why Hard Conversations Fall Apart (It's Not the Words) | Everyday Rockstar
Most people think hard conversations fall apart because of what was said.
They don't. They fall apart because of what happens in the body after the words land.
Tension rises. The nervous system fires. And the pull is immediate — defend, explain, withdraw, control. The intention was connection. But biology chose protection.
That's not weakness. That's a nervous system looking for safety.
10% more courage in conversation doesn't mean pushing harder or speaking louder. It means staying grounded whe
Nuke X VFX and Post Compositing Project - Lighting and Hard Surface Texture - Sci-Fi Helmet
Another NukeX Post Compositing and VFX homework. The body armor is Full Sail's work, but the helmet including the lights and the background grain, lighting, edits were mine!
04-22-26- Pastor Patrick Propster - And having done all, to stand. Stand therefore…. Ephesians 6:13-20, Luke 12
Calvary Chapel Carson City
Wednesday Night
April 22, 2026
And having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore….
Ephesians 6:13-20
Luke 12
Proper attitude towards the return of Christ
The Christian’s Glorious Standing:
Grace:
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have access by Faith into this Grace, in which we stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1–2.
Gospel:
Moreover, Brother, I declare to you the