I always found the quote from Col. Townsend Whelen “Only accurate rifles are interesting” to be not only true, but also emphasizes what one should prioritize if they are thinking of acquiring a rifle for the purpose of shooting. Whether it be at paper or game with any intent, any other quality — whether it is craftmanship, innovation, ergonomics or ...

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is the smallest highest-capacity micro 9mm handgun available on the market. But, this isn’t new information for anyone that has been paying attention to the concealed carry handgun market. The Hellcat truly is tiny considering its 11+1 capacity (13+1 with the included extended magazine and 14+1 with the Hyve extension for the Hellcat), and is very ...

A lot of people suggest that the Stuart tanks were underpowered for World War II. While this may be true when compared to tanks like the Panzer IV, the platform was still able to bring significant firepower to the battlefield in the form of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 during training maneuvers in England during 1944. ...

In today’s article, Friedrich Seiltgen reviews the SOG Shadow Spear II. While spears may seem archaic in modern society, they have been reliable hunting tools and personal weapons for thousands of years. Do they still hold a place in contemporary society? The Shadow Spear II reviewed here was purchased by the author from a local retailer. The author put the ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t good at rendering firearms, and that’s probably not a bad thing, for reasons that will soon be explored. It should also be noted that while AI rendered guns isn’t good yet, it is likely to improve. That might not be a good thing either. First, we need some background on what exactly AI is, or more ...

Today’s handgun buyers are spoiled for choice — to a degree that the number of options becomes almost bewildering. As a result, consumers often rely on any number of heuristics that help simplify their purchase decisions. Witness today the number of novice shooters who approach buying their first handgun as they would a pair of pants: “Will I be best ...

The Brief: The U.S. Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of state and local bans on semiautomatic rifles. Consolidated cases from Illinois and Connecticut will determine if these firearms are protected under the Second Amendment or if they may be restricted as dangerous and unusual weapons. The upcoming ruling aims to resolve conflicting interpretations among lower federal courts regarding historical ...

By 1940, both England and Germany realized that the Kriegsmarine’s U-Boats were the key to the Battle of the Atlantic. Eliminating the German submarine threat was Britain’s top priority. Expanding the U-Boat fleet was Germany’s greatest hope to bring the British to their knees. In those dark days, the British Isles were surrounded, and the issue was greatly in doubt. ...

The Brief: A Fort Worth resident fatally shot an armed man on June 28, 2026, after witnessing him dragging a woman down a street with a machete. The neighbor intervened, and the suspect charged him. In response to the immediate threat, the resident fired his firearm to stop the attack. The suspect died at a hospital following the confrontation. Fort ...

When it comes to preparedness information, far too many so-called survival experts spend their time obsessing over events that have roughly a one-in-a-billion chance of actually touching your life. Asteroids. Grid-down EMP collapses. Zombie hordes. That stuff gets clicks. It does not get you through the next six months when your transmission blows and your employer announces layoffs in the ...