The classic American service rifle, the M14 in 7.62x51mm NATO, was the replacement for the M1 Garand, adding (among other things) a 20-round detachable box magazine and select-fire including fully automatic. It was the primary service rifle for the U.S. until Vietnam where it was replace by the smaller, lighter, and easier to handle intermediate cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO in the ...
The Brief: On June 14, 2026, a homeowner in Charlotte, North Carolina, shot and killed an intruder during a residential break-in. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers found the suspect deceased at the scene. Detectives and the District Attorney’s office are currently reviewing the case to determine if the shooting was justified. North Carolina’s Castle Doctrine legally protects residents using force against ...
Since 2016, I have spent my summers in a small 1971 camper trailer that I remodeled. This camper trailer is my way of staying on public land while supporting myself as a fly-fishing guide far from home. It also gives me a safe and secure place to lay my head and lock my door. Bridget spends her summers alone in ...
It’s one of the most memorable monikers for a fighting force around, and its legend stems from a brutal battle fought more than a century ago. The term was reportedly adapted from the German Teufel Hunden, and applied to American Marines following the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I. This Charles H. Waterhouse painting illustrates the brutal efficiency ...
The Brief: A peaceful family gathering in Leesburg, Georgia, turned violent when an armed individual wearing body armor opened fire on a group of children and elderly relatives. The attacker initially targeted the family with racial slurs before returning with a rifle to initiate an active shooting. A Marine veteran attending the reunion stopped the assault by returning fire with ...
The Brief: A mobile mass shooting in Midland, Texas, on June 12, 2026, resulted in one fatality and ten injuries. The gunman fired into traffic and businesses before barricading himself in a commercial building. Law enforcement used tactical robotics to confirm the suspect was deceased following a high-intensity standoff. Midland Memorial Hospital treated several victims while maintaining a temporary lockdown ...
Have you ever had a handgun that you immediately loved the way it shoots, feels and carries? That is, beyond question, how I feel about the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9mm. In my many years with it, the Hellcat Pro has proven to be reliable and accurate — truly a premier carry pistol. With a 15-round, flush-fit magazine capacity and ...