A heated argument in a McDonald’s drive-thru in Davenport, Florida escalated into violence inside the store, leaving one man shot and all three involved facing criminal charges. The employee claims self-defense after being threatened, while authorities continue to sort through the chaotic confrontation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DAVENPORT, FL (3-minute read) — What started as a late-night fast food frustration ...
The M14-based M1A is a big, brawny rifle — and we like it that way. Chambered in 7.62 NATO/.308 Win., it harkens back to an era of wood and steel and exudes classic quality. But there often is a need for a rifle to be smaller and handier, and it’s hard to overlook the benefits of employing modern materials. That’s ...
When I was 10 years old, I read Jeff Cooper’s articles in Guns & Ammo magazine in which he extolled the 1911 “.45 automatic” as the ultimate gunfighting/self-defense handgun. What he wrote made a great deal of sense to me. All these years later, it still does. The basic 1911 .45 has been protecting Americans for over a century without needing fancy ...
Like many endeavors, success in defensive-style shooting is dependent on the proper execution of certain building blocks. I have heard them referred to as the basics, foundational skills or fundamentals, but just about every trainer and shooting school devotes some significant attention to this area. Ultimately, these are the qualities that we need to refine in order to become proficient ...
A man was shot in a possible self-defense situation in Savannah, Georgia, after a domestic altercation turned violent. Police say the woman involved fired her firearm during the confrontation, and the man, now charged with assault and trespassing, survived his injuries. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SAVANNAH, GA (2-minute read) — A Saturday afternoon dispute inside a Savannah home ended with ...
In today’s article, Michael Mills spends time with a new Heatseeker rifle option in Springfield Armory’s Model 2020 lineup. The gun is a beauty and Mills achieved some impressive groups with Hornady ammo. The rifle shot in this article was loaned to Mills by the company. The Springfield Model 2020 Heatseeker brings serious precision capability with its carbon fiber barrel ...
A second man has died following a violent shooting in Charlotte that led to a kidnapping, carjacking, and a dramatic police chase. The suspect was fatally shot by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police after exchanging gunfire with officers during the pursuit. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHARLOTTE, NC (3-minute read) — A second victim has died following a violent chain of events that unfolded ...
A 160th SOAR MH-6 Little Bird provides a platform for Green Beret snipers during a live-fire training event. Firing from helicopters builds confidence and skill for real-world operations. Image: DVIDS The Night Stalkers, officially known as the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), were created in April 1980, out of the ashes of the disaster at Desert One, the failed attempt ...