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Iowa Air Guard’s 132nd Security Forces Squadron Conducts Annual Training in Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Surrounded by the dense jungle of Oahu’s mountains, members of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Security Forces Squadron embraced sweat, slope and strain during their annual training in August—pushing beyond routine drills to sharpen skills essential for battlefield readiness and leadership development. From before sunrise ruck marches to […]

PROOF Research Names Cameron Wride as Western US Sales Manager

Seven-year industry veteran and former SWAT firearms instructor to lead sales in 12-state region. Columbia Falls, Mont. (October 2025) – PROOF Research®, a leader in advanced firearms technology and carbon fiber barrel manufacturing, is proud to announce it has appointed Cameron Wride as its new Western U.S. Sales Manager. Wride will oversee sales and dealer […]

Pistol Red Dot Footprints

It can get confusing figuring out which optics are compatible with your pistol’s red dot footprint. Here, I explain what goes with what.The post Pistol Red Dot Footprints appeared first on Gun Digest.

AUSA 25 – Rheinmetall Highly-Advanced Multi-Mission Rifle

Rheinmetall’s Highly-Advanced Multi-Mission Rifle has come quite a ways since I first mentioned it during a visit to Australia in 2022. Originally referred to as the Squad Support Weapon, this semiautomatic 40mm shoulder fired weapon is box fed is capable of firing common low velocity as medium velocity ammo. It features a 5 round box […]

Supreme Court to Take Up Gun Ban for Illegal Drug Users

Supreme Court to Take Up Gun Ban for Illegal Drug Users, iStock-2164444987The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear it’s second Second Amendment case this term in United States v. Hemani (Docket No. 24-1234), a major challenge to the federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) — the law that bars anyone “who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” from possessing a firearm. The decision in this case will have serious implications for gun owners across the country

AUSA 25 – Aerial Clarity Essentials Kit by Pro Shot Products

Pro Shot Products is right at the forefront of the Drone Dominance strategy with their Aerial Clarity Essentials Kit (ACE) Kit which consists of items needed to maintain your drone’s optics. Features: Mission Ready Chest, Hip, or Standalone Rig – Durable, lightweight and MOLLE compatible for easy carry and quick access. Advanced Lens Cleaning System […]

NRA Director Elections 2026: Plenty of Candidates to Choose From

OpinioniStockTombstone, Arizona –  The candidate list for the 2026 NRA Board of Directors election has been released, and people are already asking me for recommendations, even though voting doesn’t start until early next year.I’m not ready to offer recommendations, but I do want to encourage everyone interested to start looking at the candidates and deciding who they want to support. That’s what I’ll be doing for the next couple of months, and I’ll try to provide additional resources and

Rumor Alert: GLOCK Discontinuing Vast Majority of Handguns, Introducing “V Models” to Combat Switch Conversions

A circulating claim has emerged within the firearms industry that GLOCK is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its commercial pistol line: according to posts on social‑media and industry message boards, as of November 30 all GLOCK models will be discontinued—except for the 43, 43X and 48X models. In their place, a new series dubbed “V Models” is alleged to be launching, which will feature changes intended to prevent conversion to automatic fire. At launch, the “V Models” are said to be&nb

The Best Cheap AR-15

When someone asks me what AR to buy, there are two questions I always ask back: What are you intending to use the gun for, and what is your budget? If the answer to the first question is “working as a military contractor in a war zone,” then the answer to the second question should be high. However, for many people, an AR will perform some combination of duties like coyote blaster, soda can hunter, carbine class tool, and home defense gun. It is possible to get a lot of gun without breaking

FALCO’s Redesigned Duty Holsters Boost Safety with New Hood System

FALCO Holsters has announced a significant upgrade to its Kydex Duty Holster lineup, introducing a completely redesigned safety hood. This new mechanism enhances user safety and operational speed by repositioning the thumb-activated release button for smoother, faster draws and adding a protective shroud to prevent accidental release. The squared hood profile now supports reflex sights up to 1.18” in height, keeping compatibility with the latest law enforcement optics and iron sights.More f

EOTECH Launches DCBL Line of Suppressors

Plymouth, MI (November 2025) – EOTECH is diversifying its portfolio with the introduction of the DCBL line of firearm suppressors. The DCBL suppressor series embodies the pinnacle of modern suppressor design, integrating advanced materials, user-centric features, and a perfect balance of weight and suppression. The 3D-printed, Grade 5 Titanium, flow-through design, makes it a cleaner […]

Supreme Court To Decide Whether Regular Marijuana Users Can Legally Own Guns

Washington D.C. — The Supreme Court on October 20, 2025 granted review in a case that asks whether a federal law barring firearm possession by illegal drug users violates the Second Amendment. The case, United States v. Hemani (No. 24‑1234), arises from the conviction of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas resident indicted under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) for possessing a handgun while being an “unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance.”Hemani’s indictment followed a Bureau of Investigation s

Nocpix Introduces Nite D70R Digital Day & Night Riflescope

Nocpix has announced the Nite D70R, a new digital day and night riflescope designed for hunters seeking improved image clarity and long-range precision. The Nite D70R combines a 70mm objective lens and 5× base magnification with a 4K Ultra sensor (3536×3536, 12MP) that is said to offer about 50% higher pixel density than conventional 4K systems and provide sharper detail, improved color reproduction, and consistent performance across varied environments.Nocpix Digital Riflescopes @ TFB:TFB

AUSA 25 – Modular Handgun eXchange, Optional Components for MHS from SIG

Although the US military selected and fielded its first truly modular pistol, so far they haven’t taken advantage of the possibilities associated with the SIG P320 platform. All that is about to change. Not long after the contract win SIG put together a custom version of the M18 which I called a SOPMOD pistol at […]

German Anti-Tank Weapons of World War II

German anti-tank weapons played a critical role in the Wehrmacht’s efforts to counter the growing power of Allied armored forces during World War II. From the invasion of Poland in 1939 through the final battles of 1945, Germany fielded a wide variety of anti-tank systems to address the evolving challenges posed by increasingly well-armored enemy vehicles. These ranged from traditional artillery pieces and infantry-carried rocket launchers to magnetic charges, improvised explosives, and even rem

Universal Background Checks Struck Down In Virginia

The NRA reports that a court has partially ceased some of the new unconstitutional gun laws in Virginia. iStock-884220580In a decision that reverberates through the ongoing national debate on gun rights, a Virginia Circuit Court has invalidated a state law mandating background checks for private handgun sales. The ruling, issued on October 16, 2025, by Judge F. Patrick Yeatts in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit of Virginia, marks a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates.“This victo

Trump on National Concealed Carry Reciprocity, “We are talking about that”

Trump on National Concealed Carry Reciprocity, “We are talking about that”. iStock-697763612On October 15, 2025, the Trump administration held an FBI news briefing, which started at about 3 pm Eastern Time. At about 21 minutes and 43 seconds into the briefing, President Donald Trump was asked about national concealed carry reciprocity. Here is a transcript from x.com:Reporter: Will there be a further conversation to have national concealed carry applied to our actual D.C. like if you

Nigerian Army - Sustained Counter-Terrorism Operations, Stronger Synergy Have Improved Security in North-East

Troops rescue four Chinese nationals, 17 other kidnapped victims in Kwara, KogiLinus Aleke in AbujaThe Nigerian Army has said the security situation in the North-east region has improved significantly ...

6,500 Met Police staff including counter-terror, and forensics teams due to walk out on Bonfire Night in row over pay

Met Police staff including people who work in 999 call centres and on forensics and counter terrorism teams due to walk out ...

U.S. Defends Caribbean Bombings as Counter-Terrorism; Colombia, Venezuela Condemn Escalation

As U.S. President Donald Trump lashes out at Colombia’s leader following his criticism of ongoing U.S. military operations in ...