As World War II ended, the U.S. Air Force (U.S.A.F.) was looking for a replacement for the Northrop P-61 “Black Widow” and North American F-82 Twin Mustang to counter the Soviet bomber threat, which at the time was the “new” Tupolev Tu-4 bomber. That bomber was actually a reverse-engineered B-29 Superfortress, of which several had made emergency landings in the ...
Drone footage just released shows a dramatic February police standoff in Albuquerque involving two boys, ages 7 and 9, one of whom attempted to fire a loaded handgun. A firearm malfunction likely prevented deputies from using deadly force after dozens of prior police calls to the same home. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBUQUERQUE, NM (3-minute read) — A disturbing drone ...
Firearms training is about safety and respect. Firearms instructors have the responsibility to ensure that every day at the range is a safe day, while still teaching the skills needed to win a gunfight. To achieve this, every good instructor — using a little creativity and available resources — will develop his own little book about covering the topic of ...
A DoorDash delivery driver was seriously injured after being shot by John Reilly III, a town official and licensed firearms dealer in Chester, NY. Reilly is facing multiple felony charges in connection with the incident. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHESTER, NY (3-minute read) — A disturbing incident unfolded in Chester, New York, on the night of May 2, 2025, when ...
Since 1974, M1A rifles have been rolling off the Springfield Armory production line without interruption — an incredible half-century run and counting. A faithful, semi-automatic version of the famed M14 service rifle, the M1A has been in production for decades longer than the original M14 — something that speaks to the inherent longevity of the design. In many respects, to ...
While I much prefer a medium-sized pistol for everyday carry and three seasons of the year, humid weather changes everything. When shorts and t-shirts are the uniform of the day, a small handgun gets the call. This Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP has a Streamlight TLR-7 X Sub tactical light mounted. The compact weaponlight is built specifically for micro-compact pistols. Make ...
A new bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate seeks to provide stronger legal protections for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking who act in self-defense. If passed, SB 152 would allow courts to consider a victim’s history of abuse when determining the legality of their actions. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BATON ROUGE, LA (3-minute read) — A proposed Louisiana ...
Senate Bill 1730, recently passed by the Texas Senate, seeks to bolster protections for individuals who lawfully use force or deadly force in self-defense. The bill would prevent civil lawsuits if no criminal charges were filed, dismissed, or if the defendant was acquitted. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE AUSTIN, TX (3-minute read) — Texans who lawfully defend themselves with force or ...