The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the highest local court in the nation’s capital, has struck down the District’s ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds. In a landmark 2-1 decision, the court vacated the conviction of Tyree Benson, ruling that such magazines are “ubiquitous” and in “common use” for lawful purposes, making them protected arms under ...
A 59-year-old man is in police custody after a Chicago homeowner with a valid Concealed Carry License (CCL) shot him during an attempted garage burglary early Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the 5100-block of S. Loomis Boulevard, and the suspect is expected to survive his injuries. CHICAGO, IL — The early morning silence of Chicago’s Back of the Yards ...
A 41-year-old Colorado man, Lance Andre Hunter, is in the Utah County Jail after being shot by a resident during a violent home invasion and burglary spree in Provo Canyon. Hunter allegedly burglarized a helicopter hangar and was attempting to kick in a locked bedroom door where two women were hiding when the homeowner’s son opened fire in self-defense. PROVO ...
The air war during World War II saw the transition from the last of the biplane fighters to the beginning of the jet age. A myriad of aircraft were in action around the globe; some have become enduring icons while others faded into obscurity. The Brewster F2A Buffalo can legitimately claim membership in both groups. It is simply a matter ...
A 46-year-old woman, Stannita Wilson, has been charged with second-degree burglary after a Des Moines homeowner shot her during a violent home intrusion on Guthrie Avenue. Police report that Wilson allegedly forced her way into the residence and attacked the homeowner, who then used a handgun in self-defense. DES MOINES, IA — A quiet Saturday night in the Union Park ...
In this article, Randall Wilson reviews the Cold Steel Roach Belly knife. Odd name notwithstanding, the knife proved to be an excellent choice at a great price. The knife is personally owned by the author and is from his collection. The Cold Steel Roach Belly holds its own alongside serious outdoor gear. It features a lightweight fixed blade that earns ...
Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine in U.S. history and has been awarded the nation’s second-highest military award for valor six times, with five Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross. Col. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller portrait, taken in 1945. Puller is a legend in the Marine Corps as well as American military history. Image: U.S.M.C. ...
Full-time RVing isn’t new—people have been living mobile since the Model T days—but it’s exploded since around 2020. Remote work, housing costs through the roof, and a cultural itch to escape the 9-5 grind pushed more folks onto the road. Recent numbers put the U.S. at roughly 450,000–500,000 true full-timers (people living in RVs year-round as primary housing), roughly double ...
Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Choosing your first AR-15 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right guidance, new shooters can find an ...
Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. Roller-delayed (left) and direct blowback (right) systems can both cycle a semi-automatic firearm, but the mechanics behind each are surprisingly distinct. You’ve fired ...