They built body armor on a budget, then shot it — here's how it held up
Certified body armor costs hundreds of dollars, which raises the obvious question of what a cheap improvised version actually ...
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Hornell nets grant to help fund purchase of new police body armor
The City of Hornell has been awarded a grant to aid in the purchase of new body armor for members of the Hornell Police ...
Best Body Armor and Accessories to Protect Your 4x4 Vehicle
It's not about the paint (entirely). 4x4 armor is about protecting sheetmetal and underbody parts, too. Crunching, dragging, banging—sure, scars can be a badge of honor, but you know what also looks ...
Why did American pilots sit on body armor
This video explores why American helicopter pilots and crew members during the Vietnam War often placed their body armor on ...
‘Second Amendment auditors’ walking roads with AR-15 and body armor, FL cops say
Video of the men’s interactions with deputies (and some community members) was posted Oct. 2 on YouTube by Press NH Now and had 154,000 views as of Oct. 10. Video screengrab from Press NH Now video on ...
Credit cards, body armor found at collision on private property
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Seven credit and debit cards belonging to five different individuals, as well as body armor, were found during a two-vehicle collision on private property. Killeen Police ...
EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility
The EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility was established in April 2022 in co-operation with and funded by the European Union to enable the United Nations to provide rapid and flexible support to ...
UNODC Facilitates Exchange on Good Practices and Operational Challenges in Countering Terrorism and Organized Crime between Sahelian countries
UNODC Facilitates Exchange on Good Practices and Operational Challenges in Countering Terrorism and Organized Crime between ...
N.J.’s strict gun laws just suffered a devastating blow from a federal court
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines violate the ...
Leupold’s Relentless Rifleman: Toughest NRL Hunter Match in The West
I have spent plenty of weekends on the clock in all sorts of competitions and classes, including Rimfire PRS, along with a handful of smaller regional and private precision matches, but until this year I had never shot in an NRL Hunter match, and I had never so much as watched its parent discipline, NRL, in person. That changed when Leupold, who happens to be based just down the road from me here in Oregon, invited me out to compete in this year's Relentless Rifleman match near Madras, a
2nd Marine Regiment Tests First-Ever Group 3 UAS Capabilities at the Conventional Level
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Amidst the remote sands and sweltering heat of the California desert, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, embarks on the U.S. Marine Corps’ pioneer test of the JUMP 20-X equipped with the Switchblade 300 Block 20 at the conventional level during Service Level Training Exercise […]
POTD: Magnum Research Embraces Gold Rush with Limited Ember Reaper
There's no mistaking a Desert Eagle, but Custom & Collectable Firearms has made sure this one commands even more attention. The new Ember Reaper drops as a limited run of just 300 consecutively numbered units into the collector market, each wearing a polished rose-gold camo plating that catches light with an almost liquid shimmer. The Mark XIX platform gets steel black camo grips for contrast, blending luxury aesthetics with unmistakable tactical intent.This is the .50 AE, which means serio
The Rimfire Report: ELEY’s Penultimate 40 gr Match Flat Nose
If you’ve been keeping track of my ongoing ammunition testing series, you know we’ve been dabbling a bit on both ends of the spectrum of cost and reputation. On the higher end of the spectrum, we’ve been slowly going through ELEY’s catalog of 22LR offerings; today we’re finally getting into the territory of the truly expensive offerings with ELEY 40-grain Match Flat Nose. This highly expensive and unique ammunition is said by ELEY themselves to be second in the world only to ELEY’s own Tene
Saab Receives Order for GlobalEye
Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye aircraft from a country in the Middle East region. The order value is SEK 10.1 billion, and deliveries will take place in 2030.  “This order underscores our commitment to providing customers with mission-proven, multi-domain AEW&C capability. The increasing international interest in GlobalEye reflects its effectiveness and reliability […]
American Suppressor Association Applauds Major Step For Suppressor Exports
Washington D.C. – On July 23rd, the Trump Administration posted two coordinated interim final rules, transferring “sound suppressors for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms” from State Department jurisdiction to the Commerce Department. The new rules, which will take effect on November 20, 2026, will allow American suppressor manufacturers to compete with certain products in commercial markets […]
Tampa Strip Club Security Guard Fatally Shoots Man Who Forced His Way Into a Closed Section and Repeatedly Struck Him, Police Say
Key TakeawaysA security guard fatally shot a man inside Emperor’s Gentleman’s Club after the man forcibly entered a closed area and attacked him.The incident occurred in Tampa around 12:15 a.m. on July 24, resulting in the man’s death from upper body trauma.The guard remained at the scene, and police have not made any arrests so far.Authorities are investigating the situation, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses.The legality of the shooting hinges on the dispar
60-Year-Old Foley Father Fatally Shoots His 35-Year-Old Son During Domestic Dispute, Police Say He Was Defending Himself and Family
Key TakeawaysA father fatally shot his son during a domestic dispute in Foley, Alabama, on July 23.Police believe the father acted in self-defense and in defense of other family members present.There will be no criminal charges pursued as all parties are cooperating and acting lawfully.The incident highlights that deadly force is justified when facing an imminent threat, regardless of familial ties.The father’s identity remains undisclosed, and the case will be reviewed by a grand jury.Est
Peregrine X7 FPV Drone
The PEREGRINE X7 FPV from Litefighter Tactical is a 7″ drone with a max speed up to 120 mph, payloads up to 6 lbs, and a high-clarity, low-latency FPV camera for superior situational awareness. litefighter-tactical.com/product/peregrine-x7-fpv
Colt CZ Group Secures Montenegro Military Contract, Marking CZ BREN 3
Colt CZ Group will supply small arms, ammunition, and accessories to Montenegro's Armed Forces under an intergovernmental defense cooperation agreement between the Czech Republic and Montenegro, the company announced July 24, 2026. The contract marks the first adoption of the CZ BREN 3 rifle by a NATO member state.The implementing arrangement includes deliveries of CZ BREN 3 rifles, pistols, sniper rifles, submachine guns, accessories, and small-caliber ammunition from Česká zbrojovka, Sell
Federal Judge Upholds Connecticut’s Under-21 Handgun Ban, Rejecting SAF and CCDL Challenge on Every Major Issue
Key TakeawaysA federal judge upheld Connecticut’s laws that prevent adults under 21 from obtaining pistol permits or possessing handguns, ruling they don’t violate the Second Amendment.The decision came in the case Success v. Bondi, and the judge found the plaintiffs lacked standing and the laws align with historical firearm regulations.The judge also affirmed the constitutionality of federal laws restricting handgun sales to those under 21.This ruling contrasts with the Fifth Circui