As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? Are you prepared for if you have to make a 911 call? Image: Shutterstock/Alexfan32 As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prepared to deal with a severe traffic accident in front of the store. Yet, there it was: a horrible scene of twisted metal and screaming people. Calling 911 is something that most people never have to do.…
New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would reclassify BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles as “imitation weapons.” This change would subject them to strict regulations, including a requirement for a plugged barrel, effectively banning the sale of functional models. ALBANY, NY — New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that could dramatically alter the future of air rifles, pellet guns, and BB guns in the state. The proposed bills, A10701 in the Assembly and S9215 in the Senate, seek to change the legal definition of an “imitation weapon” to include these common recreational items. If passed, the legislation would…
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The Tennessee legislature has passed a bill expanding the use of deadly force to include the protection of property against certain crimes. This controversial measure sparks a debate between the rights of property owners and the established legal value of human life. NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee state Legislature recently passed a divisive bill that could significantly alter the rights of gun owners regarding self-defense. The legislation, which now heads to the governor’s desk, aims to expand the legal use of deadly force to protect property from crimes like arson, burglary, and robbery. The bill passed along party lines in…
In October 1962, the C.I.A. and the U.S.A.F. requested that Lockheed study a high-speed, high-altitude drone concept for reconnaissance flights over particularly hostile territories to avoid endangering aircrews. Created during the height of the Cold War and following the shootdown of a U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers, the Lockheed D-21, initially designated as the Q-12, utilized technology derived from the A-12 Oxcart and SR-71 Blackbird programs. Shown here is the two-seat Lockheed M-21 in flight with a D-21 drone attached to it. Image: C.I.A. Skunkworks chief Clarence Kelly Johnson specified speeds of Mach 3.3–3.5, with an operational altitude…
If there’s one knife that’s a true multitasker, it has to be a small fixed blade. They’re stronger than almost any folding knife, handy to carry around, and ready to go once they clear leather or Kydex. Unfortunately, poorly written or poorly interpreted laws can make carrying a fixed blade illegal in certain jurisdictions. There seems to be one thing lacking in knife legislation — consistency. What can be perfectly legal in one state might be a felony in the state next door. Writing for an international audience can make this task a bit tougher when trying to interpret laws…
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I love to tinker. You can give me a completely sound gun that doesn’t need anything else, and I’ll still want to swap out some parts “just to see.” You know the type. Heck, I bet most of you are the same way. The test platform for this review was the author’s Springfield Armory SAINT rifle. It is shown here with the Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD and associated components. I recently swapped a Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD, in the 13.5-inch length, and the company’s low-profile gas block onto a Springfield Armory SAINT 5.56 M-LOK rifle I have in…
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