During the Cold War, aviation firm McDonnell employed some colorful monikers for its aircraft, including “Banshee” and “Demon,” which did seem like apt names for the respective carrier-based fighters. While the Banshee is now considered among the absolute best straight-wing fighters of the era, the Demon isn’t remembered so fondly, with some fleet pilots dubbing it a “lead sled.” The ...
The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber remains one of the iconic weapons of World War II. Images of bomber in screaming dives, its talon-like landing gear poised below its sharp nose, created a terrifying international impression of Germany’s Blitzkrieg onslaught from the attack on Poland in 1939, through the battle of France in 1940, and the invasion of the ...
CZ-USA is now offering its CZ Bren 2 Ms carbines and large format pistols to the United States market. CZ Bren 2 Ms carbines and large format pistols come with different barrel lengths and are chambered for 5.56 NATO and 7.62x39mm. Currently, the full-size 16 inch CZ Bren 2 Ms carbine is only available in 5.56 NATO. The large format ...
From time to time, some less-than-optimal defensive practices become popular. It could be someone posts a new video on social media or a particular topic gets bandied around at the local gun store or shooting range. For whatever reason, it becomes popular without anyone having given it a lot of serious thought. Here are a few, in no particular order, ...
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California’s ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, declaring the restriction consistent with historical firearm regulations. A dissenting judge recorded a video demonstration to argue against the ruling, raising eyebrows within the legal community. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (2-minute read) — A federal appeals court has sided with California in its ongoing legal ...
If you’re like me, you’re sick of hearing and reading the word iconic in firearms-related media. In many cases, the word isn’t being used correctly, and where it is, iconic is somehow applied to that one thing somebody is trying to shill. So, let’s start with a different question: What guns are you likely to find in an American household? ...
ZeroTech Optics introduced its Variable Prism Sight, an innovative new optic that has the versatility of variable magnification within a prism sight, offering the flexibility that traditional fixed-power and binary prism optics lack. The new 1-4X Variable Prism Sight allows users to adjust magnification seamlessly from 1X all the way to 4X, providing both close-range accuracy and extended-range precision in ...
In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs reviews the Light Module Kit for the Mepro M22 red dot sight. Why you might want a supplemental light source for your self-illuminating rifle optic is just one of the questions Dabbs addresses in his article. The Mepro M22 Light Module Kit was provided by the company for review. Self-loading guns shoot pretty much ...
The NRA Education and Training Department’s best kept secret is the Marksmanship Qualification Program (MQP). A person does not have to be a member of the NRA to shoot the program and earn the associated awards. What is the MQP and what is the benefit of shooting the various courses of fire it contains? The MQP began in 1903 as ...
Premier Body Armor’s Everyday Armor T-Shirt offers level IIIA protection in a concealable package. Here we test how well it wears and how well it stops threats. Some situations call for extra protection but not extra attention. Whether you work a dangerous job or just want the option of having additional peace of mind while exploring a less-than-friendly neighborhood, a ...