The Schutzstaffel was a fascinating mob. Few organizations were more reviled during WWII than the feared SS. Universally feared on the battlefield while being justifiably vilified for their well-documented atrocities, Himmler’s black-clad storm troops were history’s original jack-booted thugs. The Bergmann MP35 represents a fascinating chapter in WWII small arms development. This German submachine gun combined old-world craftsmanship with some genuinely weird design choices. First-Person Impressions of the MP35 I had a friend who has since passed who landed on Omaha Beach at 1400 hours on 6 June 1944. He said that, by the time he hit the beaches, most…
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We need to talk about stopping power because there’s a lot of garbage floating around. Misinformation that might get you hurt. Or worse, make you overconfident in your carry gun’s ability to end a fight instantly. Let me clear something up right now. Medical professionals experienced in evaluating gunshot wounds often cannot distinguish between wound paths from common handgun calibers during surgery or autopsy. That’s from the FBI’s own ballistic research. Not internet forum experts. Not gun shop commandos. Actual doctors. Training matters more than caliber debates. The best stopping power comes from putting rounds where they need to go,…
There’s a clarity of purpose when it comes to single-action pistols like the 1911. The single-action was the first type of semi-automatic pistol, and it still remains popular through to today. Sir Winston Churchill claimed such a gun, the Mauser C96, saved his life in the Battle of Omdurman in 1898. On our side of the Atlantic, the 1911 .45 was killing America’s enemies before World War I, and did so through that conflict, as well as World War II, Vietnam, and even into the 21st century’s War on Terror. The Texas Rangers availed themselves of the 1911 as soon as…
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When it comes to home defense training, you have to train like you intend to fight.In 2013, I hunted with some American war fighters on the U.S. Army’s base in Hohenfels, Germany. That was an interesting experience—a story for another time—and it has nothing to do with home defense. However, while I was in Germany, I went to a Pond Training Academy. At that time, Pond was conducting some of the security at the gates to the Hohenfels Army base, and in the Pond Academy, they had a unique shooting range.That shooting range does have something to do with home…
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Editor’s Note: The author received a Springfield XD Mod.4 pistol on loan from the company for the purposes of writing this review. I’ve always appreciated the Springfield Armory XD series for what it is: a simple, reliable and accurate 9mm pistol. While the original may have more than two decades under its belt, I appreciate a gun with a solid reputation for performance. That’s what the XD handgun is known for: being a dependable, no-nonsense striker-fired pistol. The Springfield XD Mod.4 continues the legacy of a dependable striker-fired 9mm, blending familiar ergonomics with updated features for modern shooters. Image: Carson McDaniel…
Pelican is the go-to choice for hardshell cases that need to survive in conditions that would destroy anything else. To celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, Pelican has launched a new set of limited edition colors in its Elite Cooler and Vault Series lines! Built to the same standards and testing as all the Pelican offerings, the new America 250 collection features limited edition colors to make these a little extra special. Pelican’s coolers are fantastic for keeping meat or brews cold, while the Vault Series makes some of the best gun cases that money can buy. The coolers come…
Tennessee lawmakers have passed SB0350, a landmark bill that prohibits landlords from banning the lawful possession and carry of firearms within rental properties and tenant-designated parking spaces. The legislation, which was transmitted to Governor Bill Lee on March 16, 2026, aims to ensure that a tenant’s Second Amendment rights are not waived as a condition of their lease. NASHVILLE, TN — In a significant expansion of Second Amendment protections for the nearly 35% of Tennesseans who rent their homes, the General Assembly has finalized Senate Bill 0350. This legislation effectively strips landlords of the power to include “no-gun” clauses in…
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Arlington police have cleared a woman of any wrongdoing after she stabbed her 33-year-old boyfriend, identified as Keith Green, in self-defense during a violent domestic assault early Friday morning. Green, who allegedly attempted to choke the woman, now faces multiple felony charges including Assault Family Violence—Impede Breath and has an active warrant out of Tarrant County. ARLINGTON, TX — A Friday morning domestic dispute at an apartment complex in the 4900 block of Silber Road escalated into a life-threatening encounter that left two people hospitalized. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on March 20, 2026, Arlington police responded to a 911 call…
