A traffic altercation on Hilton Head Island escalated into a violent stabbing, sending a 62-year-old man to the hospital and resulting in attempted murder charges for the suspect. This alarming incident serves as a powerful reminder of the unpredictable dangers we may face in everyday situations, and why responsible self-defense and situational awareness are essential. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HILTON ...
Martin Tuason 1974-2025 Martin Tuason, president and CEO of Rock Island Armory and Armscor, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 19. He assumed the helm of both firms in 2012 and continued a family legacy that began more than a century ago when his grandfather, Celso Tuason, transformed a small retail sporting-goods store into Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor) in ...
A new law in North Carolina lets private school staff and volunteers carry concealed firearms on campus if approved by school leadership. While supporters say this measure helps schools bolster security affordably, critics argue it may negatively impact student mental health and school safety culture. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE RALEIGH, NC (2-minute read) — North Carolina’s House Bill 193, which ...
MDT Sporting Goods is releasing the new MDT Titanium Hunting Brake, created to deliver maximum recoil reduction in the lightest possible package. Designed specifically for lightweight rifles and NRL Hunter competitors, this brake helps shooters stay on target and spot their own impacts without adding unnecessary weight. Machined from Ti-6Al-4V titanium, the MDT Titanium Hunting Brake weighs 1.7 ounces, making ...
The 1911 pistol’s worth has been proven over decades of military engagements, as well as in the hands of law-abiding gun owners. Despite its solid reputation as a threat stopper, John Moses Browning’s marvel is seemingly seldom mentioned as a woods gun or hunting sidearm, at least in its original .45 chambering. The stainless steel finish on this Garrison 1911 ...
When most shooters evaluate performance, they focus almost entirely on averages: average hit ratios, average split times, average group size. But, averages only tell part of the story. For defensive gun use (DGU), where every shot may determine survival, consistency is just as important—sometimes more important—than peak performance. That’s where standard deviation comes into play. While it might sound like ...
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This piece does not constitute legal advice. A readily apparent trend in the modern era is the dramatic increase in the purchase of firearms by citizens. Millions of firearms of all types have been purchased, creating an unprecedented ...
Before you build a rifle, you have to start by asking yourself one question: What do I want this rifle to do? A target rifle to plink at the range is a lot different than a PRS setup, so is a hunting rifle compared to a defense rifle. I wanted to build a rifle that was practical for me, which ...
A tragic mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California, resulted in the deaths of four people and left ten others wounded. Authorities believe the shooting may have been targeted and are actively investigating the incident. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE STOCKTON, CA (3-minute read) — A tragic scene unfolded Saturday evening in Stockton, California, when gunfire erupted during ...
The USS Lexington (CV-2) served as one of America’s first aircraft carriers, transforming from a battlecruiser design into a symbol of naval aviation power. “Lady Lex” fought valiantly in the Pacific Theater, leaving a legacy that influenced carrier design for generations. USS Lexington (CV-2) leaving San Diego in October 1941. Planes parked on her flight deck include Brewster F2A fighters (forward), Douglas SBD scout-bombers ...