With a company history that dates back to Nelsonville, Ohio in 1932 — where they are still headquartered — Rocky Boots clearly knows a thing or many about making tough, cutting-edge footwear and accessories for the outdoors, job site, western apparel, public safety, and military users. The Rocky Mountain Combat Boots next to a recurve bow and arrows in the ...
A brief police pursuit in Inglewood ended in a crash that injured six people, including two children. Authorities detained two individuals at the scene and confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE INGLEWOOD, CA (2-minute read) — A Tuesday morning police pursuit in Inglewood led to a multi-vehicle crash that injured six individuals, including two ...
The earliest known concept of shooting “flames of death” on an enemy dates back to the 7th century when the Byzantine Empire invented “Greek Fire,” a pressurized and flammable liquid that could be launched at enemy warships. How exactly it was fired remains a mystery, as does its chemical composition and notably why it fell out of favor. Yet, by ...
I’ve always thought a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec was the best value in a modern 1911 anywhere. There, I said it. There are other “affordable” 1911 autos out there, and some are lower-priced than a Mil-Spec. But I feel strongly that when you take a hard look at the quality of workmanship, forged construction, level of fit and finish, accuracy and ...
A suspect is in custody after a violent attack in downtown Boulder, Colorado, during a public walk supporting Israeli hostages. The FBI has called the act a targeted terror attack, though local authorities say the motive is still under investigation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BOULDER, CO (3-minute read) — A violent incident in downtown Boulder on Sunday left multiple people ...
A late-night break-in in Lake Mathews, CA, ended in a fatal shooting after a homeowner, armed with a firearm, defended their property against an intruder. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LAKE MATHEWS, CA (2-minute read) — A suspected home invasion turned deadly late Thursday night in Lake Mathews, a rural community in Riverside County, ...
A homeowner in Aurora, Colorado shot a suspected burglar early Monday after being alerted to a break-in at his detached garage. While the incident does not fall under Colorado’s “Make My Day” law, self-defense laws could still justify the use of deadly force depending on circumstances. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE AURORA, CO (3-minute read) — A burglary suspect remains hospitalized ...
A man in Independence, Ohio, negligently shot himself in the leg while trying to sell a handgun to his brother-in-law in a hotel room. Despite both parties being legally allowed to possess firearms, the man was cited for illegal discharge of a firearm and transported to a hospital for treatment. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE INDEPENDENCE, OH (2-minute read) — A ...
I have always been in love with the idea of placing shots at extreme distances with pinpoint accuracy on paper or steel. Little did I know how much knowledge and skill goes into such feats. I have done extensive carbine training and engaged targets out to 300 yards with ease, but I’ve never had the opportunity to stretch those skills ...