Editor’s Note: Today’s article is about Sgt. Darrell Powers, a World War II hero who served with the 101st Airborne Division. Nicknamed “Shifty”, Powers saw action in the American airborne landings in Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Powers was more than “just” a soldier — he was also a gun guy. Ayoob shares the full ...
And here we go again… another debate comparing the 9mm and .45 ACP cartridges. In the 9mm vs. .45 ACP debate there are many factors that can be considered including recoil, stopping power and price. You already know that you can’t go wrong with either of these classic calibers. But it’s a debate that continues to create controversy among shooting ...
The Brief: United States Secret Service agents fatally shot Nasire Best after he opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House on May 23, 2026. Officers neutralized the suspect at a pedestrian plaza while the complex was locked down to ensure the safety of the unharmed president. The FBI is investigating the suspect’s background and motives following the ...
The Brief: The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office captured a suspect following an active shooter incident in New Caney, Texas, on May 23, 2026. The shooting occurred in the Kings Colony neighborhood on Nottingham Road, leaving multiple people wounded. Law enforcement secured the scene after a two-hour standoff and neighborhood lockdown. Detectives from the Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit are investigating ...
Few military platforms were as “game-changing” as the Royal Navy’s HMS Dreadnought. Whereas tanks, airplanes and even small arms saw evolutionary improvements, this one battleship was truly revolutionary in design. The commissioning of the HMS Dreadnought in 1906 could also be seen as the climax of an era of changes that began with the launch of HMS Warrior more than ...
I don’t think I need to sell any readers around here on the idea that a firearm can be more than just a tool. For many of us it’s a concrete symbol of independence, something that will keep us safe when all other measures have failed, and often, an heirloom we plan to pass down to our loved ones. Given ...
THE BRIEF The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit struck down a New York provision requiring express permission to carry firearms on public-facing private property. The court ruled this default ban violates the Second Amendment because it lacks historical precedent for restricting ordinary citizens in common commercial spaces. The ruling maintains firearm prohibitions in sensitive locations, including public ...
An Idaho father hunting black bears with his young son fatally shot a charging male grizzly bear within five yards of their position on Saturday evening, May 16, 2026. Following an immediate report to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, a joint investigation by Idaho Fish and Game determined the hunter acted entirely in a justified defense of life during the ...
Taking up a handgun for personal defense is indeed a life-changing experience that warrants a great deal of forethought and preparation. You not only have to select the best possible handgun and related gear to fit your lifestyle, but also become proficient in its use and knowledgeable of the laws that relate to personal defense and the use of force. ...
The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically significant, but somehow disconnected from the realities of daily use. That perception tends to change, ...