The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistoleros: attend any defensive pistol course, and one will find it in the holsters ...
Anthropic just dropped a bomb on the world — and they’re not even letting most people near it. Mythos AI: The Cyber Doomsday Weapon That Could Black Out the Grid, Drain Your Bank, and End the World As We Know It – And Yes, It’s Worse Than a Nuke This month, the San Francisco-based AI lab announced it had built ...
Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside the eye, an antler came clear. My bullet struck below the burr. Almost ...
The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participation in pivotal Pacific battles, the carrier helped shift the balance of power against Japan. It build a lasting legacy ...
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho has ruled that a fatal shooting at Natomas High School was a clear act of self-defense after a 16-year-old student was targeted for robbery by two armed, masked individuals. While the student will not face murder charges for the death of 16-year-old De’Jon Sledge, he is still being prosecuted in juvenile court for felony ...
In a rare legal reversal, 51-year-old LaRoy Robinson has been acquitted of murder and felonious assault charges related to the 2023 shooting death of Malik Islam. After his original conviction was set aside due to improper jury instructions, a bench trial before Judge Mark Serrott concluded that Robinson acted in self-defense, resulting in a sentence of five years’ probation for ...
The Kentucky General Assembly has successfully overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes of House Bill 78 and House Bill 312, enacting significant new protections for the firearms industry and expanding carry rights for young adults. The decisive votes on April 14, 2026, codify liability shields against “lawfare” and authorize the issuance of provisional concealed carry licenses for eligible 18- to 20-year-olds. ...
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early-morning shooting at a Cartersville residence that is currently believed to be an act of self-defense. A man was hospitalized after deputies responded to a domestic incident at 26 Kingston Highway on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, but no charges have been filed as investigators continue to review witness statements. CARTERSVILLE, GA — ...
An Amazon delivery driver in Coweta County fatally shot a dog on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after the animal reportedly slipped its runner and attacked him. While Coweta County Animal Control is conducting a formal review, sheriff’s deputies stated that initial on-scene evidence indicates the driver acted in self-defense. COWETA COUNTY, GA — A routine delivery route in a metro ...
My very first handgun was a Springfield Armory XD in 9mm. It was around 2007, I was shopping for a home-defense solution and I’d read positive reviews about the XD line in American Rifleman and Guns & Ammo magazines. At decision time, it wasn’t much of a competition. The XD I acquired was sold in a package with extra magazines, a loading tool, a ...