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 ...
