The Battle of Monte Cassino began on January 17, 1944. The area was a stronghold for Germany, which held the Garigliano, Liri, and Rapido valleys, forming the Gustav Line. The rugged terrain created a natural fortress, giving the town the defensive high ground and creating a strategic nightmare for the Allies. British infantry clearing buildings during the Battle of Monte Cassino ...
We take a quick look at the Taurus GX2, a pistol that the company says will set a new standard for affordable, entry-level self-defense firearms. Taurus has just announced the GX2, a 9mm self-defense pistol that’s being marketed toward first-time and entry-level shooters. Between its good reliability and affordable price, the GX2 is aiming to make personal protection more easily ...
A shooting outside the Notting Hill condominiums in Lake Mary, FL, left one man dead and a woman injured. The suspected shooter claimed self-defense, and no charges have been filed. LISTEN TO THIS STORY LAKE MARY, FL (2-minute read) — An early-morning altercation outside the Notting Hill condominiums in unincorporated Lake Mary ended in a fatal self-defense shooting, according to ...
Here it is in 2025, and we’re still talking about the John Browning M1911 pistol. And as I sit here pondering that thought, it sinks in just how amazing that is. A gun design that is 113 years old is not simply still in existence, which would be an accomplishment in itself, but it is a strong competitor at the ...
In my opinion, there aren’t too many firearms handling skills that are terribly difficult to execute once you figure out the details. That’s the thing. The details are important. If you miss just a couple of the fine points, something that is relatively straightforward can become difficult. Learning to safely and effectively lock back the slide on your pistol is ...
A homeowner in Englewood, OH, fatally shot a man during a suspected burglary attempt early Friday morning. The unusual circumstances surrounding the intruder’s actions are under investigation. LISTEN TO THIS STORY ENGLEWOOD, OH (2-minute read) — An early morning home intrusion turned fatal in Englewood, Ohio, when a homeowner shot and killed an alleged burglar. The incident occurred around 2 ...