CAMP GUERNSEY JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Wyo. — Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing joined personnel from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Strategic Command and the Air National Guard for a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems firing qualification conducted in partnership with Joint Interagency Task Force 401, May 14-15. As the battlefield continues […]
Unites Rocket Lab’s leading launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium’s global network, spectrum, and experience to unlock critical space applications. Adds material revenue scale and is significantly accretive to Rocket Lab’s cash flow generation and profitability. Long Beach, California and McLean, Virginia. 29 June 2026 – Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab”), a […]
Fix It Sticks Introduces Superior Tray Organizers and Benchtop Tool Tray System to Maximize Gunsmithing EfficiencyChicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced an innovative and efficient line of Tray Organizers and a Benchtop Tool Tray System for organizing, accessing, and using gunsmithing bits and […]
The Cutts Compensator was once a very familiar sight for North American shooters—you could buy them for your shotgun, and they came as standard equipment on the Thompson submachine gun for years as well, before World War II production demands meant the design had to be streamlined. The Cutts Compensator disappeared from the market many years ago, but now, as muzzle devices return to the mainstream, a new version of this device has hit the market.Aftermarket add-ons @ TFB:Silencer Saturday #
Save the date for the 2027 Canadian National Counter-UAS Conference, taking place April 8–9, 2027 in Ottawa, Ontario. Building on the success of this year’s event, which brought together over 200 participants from 83 organizations across Canada and the United States, we are excited to continue fostering the strong national and international collaboration that emerged. […]
Colt has been a household name for almost 200 years. The cornerstone of that legacy has been firearms. However, over
Luke C (@BallisticAviation) is at GunCon 2026 with Jonathan from AR Takedown Tools, and this booth visit is centered on something genuinely new: an LSD Arms rifle built to ship from the factory with a forced reset trigger already installed. Jonathan walks through how AR Takedown Tools teamed up with The Triggered Company and LSD Arms to integrate the Disruptor FRT directly into the build, rather than treating it as an aftermarket drop-in.TFB Official Apparel Sponsor is 5.11 Tactical: https:
Key TakeawaysUnderstanding minimum standards is crucial, as they set the baseline for performance in self-defense with firearms.Minimum standards are not about acceptability but about getting started; they represent the first step towards proficiency.Every gun and carry method adheres to minimum standards, which apply universally across the board.An example of a minimum standard is completing 5 rounds in 5 seconds at 5 yards into a 5″ target, emphasizing the importance of on-demand perform
Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 30, 2026) – For healthcare professionals, every shift brings responsibility. Long hours. Constant movement. Critical decisions. Moments where performance, comfort, and reliability matter more than ever. To support the demands of that work, 5.11, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, is proud to announce the launch of its […]
Key TakeawaysAn argument at a Popeye’s escalated into a shooting when a group followed Xavion Broussard home and opened fire.Broussard returned fire, wounding the driver and a passenger in the pursuing vehicle.No charges have been filed yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.In Louisiana, no permit is required for carrying a firearm due to constitutional carry laws.Driving home while being followed can endanger loved ones; it’s safer to go to a police station or a public place.Es
Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK)have strengthened counterterrorism efforts with Intelligence Analysis Course, operational, ...
The conservative bloc’s only consistent practice is its inconsistent application of its own “history-and-tradition” test.
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in Wolford v. Lopez, and the question it answered sounds almost whimsical: must a licensed gun owner get express permission before carrying a legally permitted ...
Remington was based in the Ilion region for two centuries, with one of the largest gun factories in the U.S. on this site.In the 2000s, has any American gun manufacturer fallen harder than Remington? With their company facing not one but two bankruptcies in the past decade, their former factory in Ilion, New York, has closed down. Now, instead of a plant that makes Fudd Friday fare, developers are reportedly planning a data center for the site instead.Remington history @ TFB:Wheelgun Wednes
By 1940, both England and Germany realized that the Kriegsmarine’s U-Boats were the key to the Battle of the Atlantic. Eliminating the German submarine threat was Britain’s top priority. Expanding the U-Boat fleet was Germany’s greatest hope to bring the British to their knees. In those dark days, the British Isles were surrounded, and the issue was greatly in doubt.A Lancaster B Mark I “Special” bomber modified to carry the 22,000-lb. Grand Slam bomb. Image: Author’s CollectionEven though the R
Key TakeawaysThe Tennessee Court of Appeals is reviewing the constitutionality of two firearm laws, which a trial court declared void.The going armed statute criminalizes carry with intent to be armed and affects self-defense rights, prompting legal challenges.A three-judge panel found the laws unconstitutional, applying the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bruen decision criteria.The state argues procedural issues, claiming the case belonged in circuit court and that the rulings overstepped boundarie
Most tactical belt systems force a binary choice: either you’re fully rigged or you’re not. HRT Tactical Gear’s new Quarter Belt — or “QTR” — throws that logic out the window. The Quarter Belt is a modular belt system built around swappable “quarter sections” that attach directly to a standard 1.5″ inner or EDC-style belt via […]
Colt Electro Optics LLC announced its first family of red dot optics on June 29, 2026, according to a press release. The Michigan-based company introduced three products: the MRS-1 pistol red dot, the CSQ-1 rifle red dot, and the C3X-1 3x magnifier. All three optics are designed, engineered, and assembled in Michigan."At Colt Optics, we believe professional users deserve equipment they can trust when performance matters most," said Dennis Finnegan, Chief Operating Officer of Colt Optics.MRS
Key TakeawaysEpisode 63 details a flight from Las Vegas to Cleveland for GunCon 2026.The check-in process at LAS involved declaring firearms and completing a declaration form.Upon arrival in Cleveland, the bag arrived without issues at the carousel.Overall, the airport experience reflected consistency across different locations.Estimated reading time: 2 minutesEpisode 63 was filmed June 16th, flying Southwest from Las Vegas to Cleveland for GunCon 2026. First time through Cleveland’s airpo
Michigan (July 6, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC (“Colt Optics”) today announced the launch of the LP5X-P Laser Aiming Device. Modern weapon systems continue to demand more capability from every accessory mounted to the rail. Professional users need visible and infrared aiming capability, effective illumination, and reliable performance, but they also need to minimize […]