The USS Lexington (CV-2) served as one of America’s first aircraft carriers, transforming from a battlecruiser design into a symbol of naval aviation power. “Lady Lex” fought valiantly in the Pacific Theater, leaving a legacy that influenced carrier design for generations. USS Lexington (CV-2) leaving San Diego in October 1941. Planes parked on her flight deck include Brewster F2A fighters (forward), Douglas SBD scout-bombers ...

One phone call changed how I feel about my safety. I was twenty years old and had a stalker. He called to tell me how cute I looked in my pink sweater, and then my hands began to shake when he told me he had been watching me for days.  That call changed how I thought about personal safety, and ...

Falco Holsters is rebooting its Kydex duty holster product line by upgrading the safety-hood assemblies found on each holster in this portion of the catalog. The redesign is now standard and its introduction does not change or affect regular retail pricing. “Safety, innovation and reliable performance are the foundation of every holster we make,” said Robert Ková, CEO of Falco ...

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the gun enthusiast, hunter or outdoorsman in your life? At The Armory Life, we all have our favorite gift ideas. We’ve combined them into this list to offer you some ideas for this holiday season. There are a broad range of Christmas gifts available for the gun enthusiast in your life. We’ve pulled together ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at the new TriStar APOC striker-fired 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Tristar APOC (MSRP: $359) With the number of Gen3 G19 Glock clones growing, it’s no surprise that the new APOC ...

A former Afghan ally who previously worked with U.S. intelligence is now facing serious charges after allegedly shooting two National Guard members near the White House. The FBI is leading an investigation into what could be a terror-related attack. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, DC (3-minute read) — An Afghan national who entered the United States under a government resettlement ...

Shadow Systems announced last week that it has been awarded an exclusive contract to provide duty pistols to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state and fourth-oldest state police agency in the United States. Made up of nearly 600 sworn law enforcement officers, the WVSP will purchase 700 XR920 crossover pistols to ...

We’ve all seen them, whether we’re at the range or in a gun shop. It’s just those kinds of things that you wish people understood were not a good idea. And when it comes to the topic of the 1911, I’ve got a list of them. Ejecting a cartridge into your hand, as the author illustrates here, is not a ...

The marketplace has spoken, and it is now a 9 mm world. Whether for defense, competition—everything but hunting—the display counters of your local gun shop are filled to brimming with 9 mm pistols. But, which one to choose? If you are looking for a compact, easy-to-carry and easy-to-use 9 mm that holds a useful amount of ammunition, all without breaking ...

A midday shooting just two blocks from the White House left three people injured, including two National Guardsmen, prompting a major police response and shutting down a busy part of Washington, D.C. The suspect is in custody as law enforcement continues to investigate. UPDATE 3:45PM EST: The Governor of West Virginia has announced that both National Guardsmen have died from ...