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Narrowing down the best gun for home defense can feel overwhelming. Between the advice at the gun store, the people online, and your friend’s brother’s buddy who used to be a cop, it can feel like too much information. To avoid adding to that noise of home defense weapons, we’ll keep this short and simple. Covering the pros and cons of the major platforms while giving some recommendations for specific models to take a look at. EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON YOUR SITUATION There is no one-size-fits-all answer to defending your home. Differences in budget, local laws, personal ability, personal preferences, and…
It’s rare that guns based upon classic military firearms don’t trigger (pun intended) some sort of reaction among gun enthusiasts. One of these is the U.S. Military’s M14, brought to the eager hands of civilian shooters by Springfield Armory 50 years ago as the legendary M1A, with many variants offered since. In my opinion, the most striking is the M1A Tanker, inspired by the prototype T26 Tanker Garand. The Springfield Armory M1A Tanker is a perfect, modern brush gun. It offers accurate, powerful shots with fast follow-up shots. This shorter version of the original rifle, with its iron sights and…
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Glock has been the gold standard duty pistol for generations. From world champions to tier 1 operators, Glock is the trusted name that everyone defaults to. Now we’re hands-on with the brand-new sixth generation, and, spoiler alert: for the second time in a row Glock can’t figure out how to deliver an optics system worthy of their name. There is a lot to like about the sixth generation of Glock — the grip texture, the palm swells, the more comfortable ergonomics. Setting aside the optics for now, this is my favorite generation of Glock pistol and the only generation that…
In 1960, the U.S. Army published a proposal for a new light observation helicopter to replace its Bell H-13 helicopter fleet, which was the Army’s primary helicopter during the Korean War. The Hughes helicopter company responded with its Model 369 to compete against entries from Bell and Fairchild-Hiller. The Hughes entry made its first flight in 1963. The design featured an egg-shaped fuselage that had excellent visibility for the crew, and the four-bladed articulated rotor gave it great agility. The MH-6 Little Bird is a light utility helicopter modified to transport troops externally for infiltration, exfiltration, and assault missions. Image: U.S.…
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It’s been interesting to watch what’s happened in the tactical illumination market over the last few decades. I’d argue we’re seeing a rough equivalent to Moore’s Law, whereby flashlights become exponentially more powerful every couple of years. With that, there’s now a good number of consumers who are conditioned to think that when it comes to lumens, bigger numbers are always better. Princeton Tec headlamps are renowned for their durability and field performance. Is there one that is right for you and your needs? Don’t get me wrong: if you’re shining an illumination tool into the eyes of someone trying…
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Recent times have shown an ammunition cache is imperative. But what are the finer points of making certain your ammo supply doesn’t run dry? Ammunition has been harder to come by in quantity over the last several years, with many discovering that they can’t find what they’re looking for either online or at their local gun store. Since a firearm without ammunition is a mere blunt object or display item, it’s in our best interest to ensure we have at least some ammunition on-hand. If you’re the kind of person with the means and ability to purchase ammunition by the…
A Laramie County jury has found 22-year-old Mansoor Ali not guilty of second-degree murder and four counts of aggravated assault and battery. The verdict follows a high-profile trial where Ali’s defense successfully argued that he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot 19-year-old Benjamin Glenn, who had approached Ali with a firearm in a Cheyenne King Soopers parking lot. CHEYENNE, WY — In a case that tested the limits of Wyoming’s self-defense laws, a Cheyenne man has been cleared of all charges related to a fatal September 2025 shooting. On April 29, 2026, a Laramie County jury returned “not guilty”…
The U.S. Navy’s carrier force is the envy of the world, having earned its stripes in the early, dark days of the Pacific War. One of those that first served during that conflict was the USS Card. As an escort carrier, the USS Card served America for almost 30 years and received three Battle Stars and a Presidential Unit Citation. She was responsible for sinking 11 German U-boats as part of a Hunter-Killer Group. During the Vietnam War, she transported much-needed aircraft and supplies. She also made history as being the only aircraft carrier sunk due to enemy action since World War II.…
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The firearms industry is currently navigating a period of significant skepticism. For decades, the professional community has rightly prioritized mechanical reliability above all else: the absolute certainty that a tool will cycle when the trigger is pressed. While the “smart gun” niche has long promised enhanced home safety, it has historically failed by prioritizing silicon over steel. The strategic challenge hasn’t been the technology itself, but the integration of that technology without compromising the foundational integrity of the weapon. That’s where the Lodestar LNK9 comes in, and it’s honestly a game-changer in a good way. The Evolution of Personal Protection…
