Events always seem to go sideways when you least expect it, like when a fun day at the range turns sour and you discover your red dot has dead batteries. Or, the rim of a cartridge case breaks off, leaving a spent shell in the chamber of your AR. A properly equipped range bag will have the tools and supplies ...
In today’s review, Randall Chaney reviews the Chalker Sling made by Jersey Tactical Corporation. Developed decades ago by a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, the sling’s roots are based in the experiences and lessons learned in combat. The sling reviewed here is personally owned by the author and not a T&E item. Dissatisfied with the deficiencies of three-point slings attached to ...
This isn’t one of those stories about a graceful, daredevil fighter from WWII. The Grumman TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber — big, heavy, and a little awkward. Never meant to wow you with looks. Instead, it got things done. TBM torpedo bombers, the General Motors version of the Grumman TBF Avenger, in flight during World War II. Image: U.S. Navy ...
In a crowded field of single-point, two-point, and three-point slings designed for combat, it’s not easy to find a simple yet functional rifle sling. That search has gotten easier with the Magpul Rifleman Loop Sling (RLS), which has design elements that harken back to the Rhodesian sling and venerable leather M1907 sling. Check out the video above for a full rundown ...
In today’s article, Massad Ayoob takes a looks at the Springfield Armory 1911 all-black Emissary 4.25” in .45 ACP. He tested it out at his personal range and also the annual Pin Shoot held in Michigan. How did it perform? Read on to get Ayoob’s take on it. The pistol was loaned to Ayoob for this article. Long-time readers of ...
The communist assault commenced at dawn. After a thunderous artillery barrage, thousands of Korean People’s Army (KPA) troops poured across the 38th parallel at first light on June 25, 1950. It was a classic Soviet-style assault. The Soviet Advisory Group that arrived in North Korea during late 1949 contained several Soviet generals with combat experience recently gained in World War II. ...
A Pennsylvania homeowner shot and killed a black bear in self-defense after the animal repeatedly returned to his property and displayed aggressive behavior. Officials determined the shooting was justified given the bear’s refusal to retreat and its threatening stance near the residence. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE FOSTER TOWNSHIP, PA (3-minute read) — A homeowner in McKean County found himself in ...
In the past, a safe could tell you just as much about a gun owner as the firearms inside of it. Gargantuan safes were normally for the kinds of people who never wanted to limit themselves to one kind of excursion or experience. Conversely, safes hardly bigger than a breadbox often signaled one was in the presence of a beginning ...
Firefighters responding to a brush fire near Canfield Mountain in Idaho were shot during an active shooter incident, forcing emergency crews to withdraw. Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area as the situation remains dangerous. COEUR D’ALENE, ID (3-minute read) — A terrifying active shooter incident unfolded Sunday in Kootenai County, Idaho, where multiple firefighters were reportedly shot while ...
