The AR-15 was designed in the 1950’s a time when tail fins were on Cadillacs, the Cold War was running hot, and the Soviet Union and the U.S. were in a race to be the first to reach the moon. As that’s roughly seven decades ago, it begs the question: Is the AR past its prime? As iconic as the ...
The Brief: A Memphis tenant shot a masked intruder discovered burglarizing his apartment. After an initial confrontation, the tenant fired additional rounds as the suspect fled the scene. Police later located the critically injured suspect nearly half a mile away following a blood trail. The stolen property was recovered nearby. The incident highlights legal complexities surrounding Tennessee’s Castle Doctrine and ...
The Brief: A homeowner in Blue Springs, Missouri, fatally shot an intruder during an early morning burglary on June 19, 2026. Police arrived to find the suspect dead inside the residence. The incident has prompted local discussions regarding personal safety and the effectiveness of home defense strategies in suburban neighborhoods. Missouri law, including the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground ...
The Brief: A driver died after crashing an SUV into a San Tan Valley home, where a resident fatally shot him. The impact caused severe structural damage and injured two occupants. Believing the breach was a violent threat, the male resident used a firearm in self-defense during the chaotic aftermath. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident under ...
I love 1911 handguns. There is something about the short and light trigger that helps me shoot 1911 pistols more precisely than any other pistol platform. Quite simply, the 1911 pistol hits “home” with me. The craftsmanship engineered into a 1911 supersedes other semi-auto pistols by far for me. I enjoy the solid construction and the comfortable shooting with the ...
In the mid-1930s, Adolph Hitler cast his eye towards France and dreamed of revenge for the outcome of World War One. Standing in his way was the French Maginot Line, a collection of massive concrete strongpoints, casemates, armored turrets, and observation posts. Among the barbed wire, mine fields, and tank traps, there were nearly 5,000 bunkers defending France. A German ...
The Brief: A violent shootout in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood on June 22, 2026, left a police officer, a civilian bystander, and the gunman dead. A second officer remains in critical condition following an ambush. The suspect, armed with a rifle and wearing camouflage, engaged tactical units from between residential buildings. Public safety officials implemented shelter-in-place orders and closed major transit ...
The Brief: Courtney Price shot Michael McDonald after he forced his way into her Palm Coast home and threatened her and her children. Despite verbal warnings, McDonald advanced on Price, prompting her to fire a single round. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office ruled the shooting a justified act of self-defense. McDonald fled the scene but was apprehended during a felony ...
I didn’t expect anything like this! It reminds me of this saying… If it quacks like a duck, floats, walks and looks like a duck, well, it is a duck. That common sense saying might be full of wisdom, but it falls short as soon as anyone asks: “what kind of duck?”. Yes indeed, there are many kinds of ducks, ...