On September 9, 1942, residents of Brookings, Oregon noticed a fire to the east of town, near Wheeler Ridge on Mount Emily. About noon, two spotters on the fire lookout tower noted the smoke despite the foggy conditions. The fire spotters and several townsfolk also noted a strange aircraft in the area that day, and when the U.S. Forest Service ...

Caracal’s CMP9 pistol is a close descendant of the selective-fire submachine gun launched in 2022 as a replacement for the United Arab Emirates’ aging stock of Heckler & Koch MP5s. Two versions of the CMP9 are now available that differ with respect to handguard and barrel length. The shorter “K” variant is the subject of this review. The CMP9K is ...

Carrying a concealed firearm is a serious responsibility that goes beyond simply knowing how to operate the gun. A major component of responsible carry is ensuring the firearm remains concealed. Publicly displaying the firearm, whether through printing (showing the outline of the gun through clothing), accidental exposure or a wardrobe malfunction, can alarm bystanders, attract unwanted attention and, in some ...

Our friends at RECOIL are giving away the SureFire XC3 WeaponLight—a compact handgun light built for real-world performance. Why it Matters for Shooters 500 lumens / 7,200 candela deliver meaningful target identification without excess bulk Hybrid Beam gives you a bright hotspot with spill to track hands, movement, and surroundings Universal/Pic rail fit and broad holster compatibility mean less hassle ...

As the Cold War reached its peak, the United States sought ever more advanced ways to defend its skies against the looming threat of Soviet bombers. Among the many aircraft developed for this purpose was the Convair F-106 Delta Dart — a technological marvel that would mark both the height and the end of an era. A pair of Convair ...

When it comes to defensive firearms, reliability is a must. The gun needs to work for you every time you pull the trigger. Believe it or not, a handgun’s grip can play a large role in reliability. If you can’t hold onto the pistol, your accuracy will be awful and you may even induce malfunctions. The new Adaptive Grip Texture ...

“The Nambu light machine guns…may well have killed more of us than all of the other…guns put together.” — Lt. Colonel John George, 132nd Infantry Regiment, Guadalcanal During World War II, certain infantry weapons gained iconic status. Sometimes it was based in the look of the weapon, like the German MP40 submachine gun. For others, it was their reputation for accuracy and ...

In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs introduces the new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 8.5″ 9mm pistol. The new handgun offers a great collection of features that shooters will appreciate. Springfield provided a loaner to the author for this review. The latest Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm pistol is a big-boned AR handgun with a 8.5” barrel, compared to its earlier-released ...

It’s not controversial to say that the knife is one of mankind’s simplest and oldest tools. But, to a degree you don’t quite see with hammers, saws or chisels, today’s pocketknife is the beneficiary of almost relentless innovation and refinement. It’s a product category where seemingly nobody is ever content to let things be, and as a result, the knives ...

Editor’s Note: Massad Ayoob served 19 years as Chair of the Firearms/Deadly Force Training Committee for the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET), more than 20 years on the Advisory Board for the International Law Enforcement and Educators Training Association (ILEETA), and 17 years of the Advisory Board of the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. This article is presented for ...