The German âSturmgewehrâ (StG) rifles of World War II represented a significant breakthrough in small arms design. Leveraging a new intermediate cartridge (7.92Ă33 Kurz); cost-effective production with stamped, pressed and roughly finished parts; and a new focus on short-range firepower for the average infantryman; the StG 43/44 rifles created an instant impact on the battlefield. The StG 45(M) chambered for ...
Few things are as personal as finding the right handgun for your needs. From personal defense to hunting, finding the perfect pistol is a deeply individual pursuit. Let me introduce you to one of the newest options on the market that is worthy of your time for consideration. The new Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5âł OSP 10mm Desert FDE is ...
A 42-year-old woman in Nashville was shot and killed after forcing her way into her husbandâs girlfriendâs home during a heated domestic dispute. Police are investigating the case as a possible self-defense shooting, and no charges have been filed at this time. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NASHVILLE, TN (3-minute read) â Metro Nashville police are investigating a deadly shooting that ...
A man carrying a samurai-style umbrella caused a temporary lockdown at the Destiny USA mall in Syracuse, New York, after it was mistaken for a firearm. Police determined there was no threat, and the individual was released without charges. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SYRACUSE, NY (2-minute read) â A brief moment of panic unfolded at Destiny USA in Syracuse on ...
On February 15, 1898, the United States Navy âsecond-classâ battleship USS Maine exploded while anchored in the harbor at Havana, Cuba â which was then a colony of Spain. A large number of the crew of the warship was killed in the explosion, and it prompted widespread outrage that led the United States to war with Spain. Historians arenât universally convinced the ...
A tragic school shooting in Minneapolis has once again raised concerns about the effectiveness of gun-free zones. The shooter deliberately chose a school due to its unarmed status, which is a disturbing trend seen in many similar attacks. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MINNEAPOLIS, MN (3-minute read) â A devastating mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has revealed a ...
In todayâs article, Richard Johnson reviews the Alloy-X, an EDC flashlight from Princeton Tec. A dual-fuel pen light, the Alloy-X offers 400 lumens in an easy-to-carry package. How well does it perform? Thatâs what the author sets out to discover. The flashlight was provided to the author by the company for review. Tactical flashlights are an important part of your ...
One hundred and fourteen years after its introduction, the 1911 pistol endures. Indeed, it is more popular than ever. Is it nostalgia? For some of us it is. A military surplus .45 my dad gave me for Christmas in 1960 was my first 1911 pistol, and Iâve been shooting them ever since. Go ahead, say âBoomer.â Say âOld Fart.â Itâs ...