Conceived as an ship to fight in the Global War on Terror (GWoT), the Independence-class littoral combat ship has been seen as an expensive failure without any clear role in the modern United States Navy. With problems like cracking hulls and an inability to operate on their own, some littoral combat ships (LCS) have been retired before ever hitting the ...
We hit the range to test out two Weatherby Model 307 rifles, the Alpine CT and the Adventure SD, to see which one is best. Roy E. Weatherby started his firearms company in 1945. He was a handloader and rifle shooter, who enjoyed creating his own cartridges. Weatherby built their first rifles on Mauser, Springfield and Winchester actions, and chambered ...
A 17-year-old student from Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas was fatally stabbed by another teen during a track meet altercation over seating. The incident has sparked grief throughout the community and raised questions about safety and security at school events. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE FRISCO, TX (3-minute read) — A tragic incident unfolded at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, ...
Dr. Will Dabbs reviews the Shadow 100 Digital Night Vision Mini Viewer in today’s article. Affordable night vision gear the performs well can be tough to find. At only $150, the Shadow 100 from X-Vision Optics is certainly affordable, but how does it perform? The night vision unit was provided by the company for this review. Decent night vision used ...
A man from Slidell, Louisiana, was shot in the leg during a home invasion after forcing his way into a residence and assaulting a woman. The woman defended herself with a firearm, and both the intruder and another man involved now face criminal charges. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SLIDELL, LA (2-minute read) — A domestic dispute in Slidell escalated into ...
A Nampa homeowner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after fatally shooting an attacker who showed up intoxicated and violent. Prosecutors determined the homeowner acted in lawful self-defense under Idaho’s Stand Your Ground laws. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NAMPA, ID (2-minute read) — A Nampa man who fatally shot an intruder outside his home will not face criminal charges, as ...
If you want to find the best 5.56 NATO suppressor, you need a lot of ammo, cameras, and a few people willing to risk bodily harm. RECOIL has all of that and more, and put it to good use testing a host of suppressors at CANCON South Carolina 2024! In this fourth part of a multi-part series, we run the ...
When you’re not at home, how do Stand Your Ground laws impact your ability to legally defend yourself? Following last month’s exploration of Castle Doctrine, which examined the right to defend yourself within the sanctity of your home, let’s explore its broader and more controversial counterpart: Stand Your Ground. Understanding the Foundation Castle Doctrine provides a clear foundation for self-defense ...