For more than a century, infantry units have fought under an unforgiving reality: When you’re humping a ruck through non-cooperative terrain and you run face-first into an entrenched bunker, fortified machine-gun nest or enemy light armor, your options for immediate heavy fire support are painfully thin. You can’t drag a 70-ton M1 Abrams through every swamp or up every mountain, ...
For the better part of the last two decades, polymer AR-15 magazines have dominated the market, as most clearly represented by Magpul’s PMAG introduced back in 2007. Since then, polymer magazines have evolved substantially, and you can now find every capacity, feature, and color you can think of being offered by dozens of manufacturers. The Lancer L5AWM brings a translucent ...
The Brief: A Leesburg, Florida homeowner defended his residence after an intruder attempted a forced late-night entry. Hearing impacts at the exterior door, the resident retrieved a defensive firearm, issued verbal warnings, and shot the suspect as he breached the entrance, halting the break-in before police arrived. Responding officers took the wounded intruder into custody. Law enforcement determined the homeowner ...
One of the biggest complaints about suppressors is also one of their greatest strengths. They make rifles more enjoyable to shoot, but they also make them longer. Add six or seven inches to the muzzle of a traditional carbine, and suddenly a well-balanced rifle can become a bit unwieldy. The Springfield Hellion’s bullpup layout keeps overall length in check, even ...
The Brief: The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an online portal allowing individuals with non-violent convictions to petition for the restoration of their federal firearm rights. Managed by the Office of the Pardon Attorney, the program establishes an active administrative pathway after decades of blocked funding. Applicants must submit detailed background documentation, including fingerprint cards and judicial records, to ...
Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four California Highway Patrol officers were shot and killed by a pair of violent felons after a traffic stop ...
The Brief: A high-speed police pursuit in Orange Park, Florida, ended after a suspect abandoned a stolen vehicle and broke into a residential home through a garage. The homeowner confronted the intruder inside the residence and shot him in the leg to defend his family. Responding deputies took the wounded suspect into custody and confirmed he had active warrants for ...
Editor’s Note: This Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug article is based on the hands on testing conducted with the pistol provided to the author by the company. All opinions are based on the author’s experiences with that firearm. The new Springfield Armory Tri-Lug Kuna adds a new layer of versatility to this already-superb 9mm tactical pistol. Image: Carson McDaniel The Springfield Armory ...
