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Dogface Soldiers Integrate Drones, Electronic Warfare During Raider Density
FORT STEWART, Ga. — U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, are redefining how modern warfare is fought during Raider Density, an intensive training event conducted from April–May designed to prepare units for large-scale combat. Across the installation’s training areas, Soldiers are adapting to a battlefield where information, speed and […]
Inside Russia's RPL-20 Machine Gun
RPL-20 with the feed tray cover open and the feed tray lifted. By Lynndon Schooler.The RPL-20 is a fascinating machine gun as it represents a shift in Russian small-arms design, combining legacy ideas with more modern trends, primarily the full 12 o'clock M1913 rail real estate for enablers. While my earlier RPL-20 article covered the weapon and its development, recently released Telegram footage provides a closer look at it in operation. In this article, I will focus on the gun’s mechanica
POTD: Geissele GFW .300 BLK in Have Glass V Gray
Some rifles are built around suppression as an afterthought. This one clearly is not. The Geissele GFW .300 BLK SBR shown here is configured from the ground up for suppressed use, paired with the HUXWRX Flow 300 and set against a stark snow-covered backdrop. But what immediately stands out is the finish. Can you spot what it is?The rifle is anodized in a Have Glass V inspired gray, referencing the radar-absorbing coating used on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The tone has that familiar dark, sli
Concealed Carry Corner: Should You Carry The Same Position Every Time?
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the easiest cover garments to use when the weather gets warm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a look at a common argument I see in person as well as online from various people about carry positions. There are a number of people who think you should carry the same handgun in the same position no matter what. Others thi
Texas Father Shoots and Kills Carjacker During Nearly Minute-Long Struggle With Family of Eight Inside Vehicle
Key TakeawaysA father in Garland shot and killed a carjacker while his family was inside the vehicle, in what police deem self-defense.The suspect had crashed into multiple cars and attempted to forcibly enter several vehicles before reaching the family’s car.Despite not having a weapon, the suspect’s aggressive behavior justified the father’s response, according to Texas self-defense laws.The incident highlights the importance of responsible armed citizens being prepared for v
DOJ Sues City of Denver Over Assault Weapons Ban, Calls Local Ordinance a Civil Rights Violation Under Second Amendment
Key TakeawaysThe DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Denver, claiming its assault weapons ban violates the Second Amendment and civil rights laws.The lawsuit challenges the ban on carrying and possessing semiautomatic rifles, including popular models like the AR-15.The DOJ argues that AR-15s are commonly used and protected under the Second Amendment, citing significant ownership numbers.The lawsuit aims for declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent enforcement of the ordinance against AR-15 style
U.S. Army Expands Company-Level SUAS Solutions By Adding Three New Systems
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army expanded the company-level Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) portfolio for priority Transformation in Contact (TiC) units by selecting three additional vendor solutions. Led by the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation’s Project Manager for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (PM UAS), this capability expansion supports the Department of War’s (DoW) Drone […]
Connecticut HB 5043 Passes Senate in Overnight Vote, Glock-Style Pistol Ban Now Sits on Governor Lamont’s Desk
Key TakeawaysConnecticut’s ban on ‘convertible pistols’ has passed both legislative chambers and awaits the governor’s signature, set to take effect on October 1, 2026.HB 5043 classifies the possession and sale of convertible pistols as a Class D felony, targeting Glock-style pistols capable of being converted to machine guns.Supporters cite a rise in illegal Glock switch seizures as justification, while critics argue existing laws already prohibit such conversions.Gun sa
Democrats Fleeing ‘Socialism’ Bringing Anti-Gun Politics with Them
As high-tax blue-state residents look for exits, gun owners in freer states should pay attention to the politics that may arrive with them. IMG Jim Grant“Seattle AI founder looks to leave as taxes rise: ‘Everybody that I know … is in the process of leaving’,” Fox News reported Saturday. “Jesse Proudman says Venice.ai is looking at Texas, Nevada, Florida and Tennessee as alternatives to Seattle’s tax climate.”That’s three “red” states and one “purple” state that Proudman is setting his sigh
White House calls Europe 'incubator' for terrorism in new counter-terrorism strategy
The fresh criticism of Europe comes just months after Trump's new national security strategy said the continent faced ...
Trump signs new counter-terrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has signed a new national counter-terrorism strategy that focuses in ...
Pakistan, Sri Lanka joint exercise Shake Hands-II concludes with focus on counter-terrorism
Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Thursday concluded a two-week-long joint counter-terrorism exercise at Tarbela, focused on ...
Lindsey Graham urges US, Israel to arm Iranian civilians in 'Second Amendment solution' to topple regime
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged a "Second Amendment solution" for Iran, arguing the U.S. and Israel should arm civilians to ...
Second Amendment Roundup: How a Fake Citation Misled Courts to Uphold "Sensitive Place" Gun Bans
This article concerns how a fake citation has misled courts to uphold "sensitive place" gun bans. New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen held that the Second Amendment presumptively protects ...
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
Once an outlier on the nation's highest court, Justice Clarence Thomas has become a towering figure in the conservative legal ...
Second Amendment Roundup: A Tale of Two Waiting Periods
On October 25, 2023, 18 people were killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The killer's declining mental ...
Trump DOJ Challenges Colorado’s Large-Capacity Magazine Ban in Second Amendment Lawsuit
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Colorado over its long-standing ban on large-capacity firearm magazines, ...
Saab Launches New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round
Saab has launched its new anti-tank ammunition round for the Carl-Gustaf weapon during a live firing customer demonstration in May at Karlskoga, Sweden.  The new round, designated HEAT 758, has been designed to defeat heavy armoured vehicles equipped with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). Vehicles protected by ERA are increasingly more common on the battlefield. HEAT […]
Apex Jurassic 1911 Fuses Ancient Earth and Cosmic Steel
A true one-of-a-kind, the Cabot Guns Apex Jurassic 1911 is where prehistoric menace meets celestial wonder—and somehow makes it look effortless. Created to complement Apex Fossil, another singular Cabot 1911, this extraordinary pistol draws inspiration from two subjects that never fail to captivate the human imagination: dinosaurs and meteorites. Frankly, if there were ever a pairing guaranteed to stop dinosaurs mid-sentence, this is it.This story begins in the ancient Gobi Desert, where to
Catch Up With Mystery Ranch at SOF Select
Join MYSTERY RANCH at SOF Week’s SOF SELECT Show and explore our lineup of mission?ready packs. Whether you need an off?the?shelf pack or a custom?engineered solution, our Special Projects Service is ready to meet your load?carriage requirements. Stop by and meet the team.