The Brief: A Fort Worth resident fatally shot an armed man on June 28, 2026, after witnessing him dragging a woman down a street with a machete. The neighbor intervened, and the suspect charged him. In response to the immediate threat, the resident fired his firearm to stop the attack. The suspect died at a hospital following the confrontation. Fort Worth police released the neighbor without charges, citing Texas laws regarding the defense of a third party. The incident remains under review by the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office to confirm the legal justification for the shooting. FORT WORTH, TX…
By 1940, both England and Germany realized that the Kriegsmarine’s U-Boats were the key to the Battle of the Atlantic. Eliminating the German submarine threat was Britain’s top priority. Expanding the U-Boat fleet was Germany’s greatest hope to bring the British to their knees. In those dark days, the British Isles were surrounded, and the issue was greatly in doubt. A Lancaster B Mark I “Special” bomber modified to carry the 22,000-lb. Grand Slam bomb. Image: Author’s Collection Even though the Royal Navy was developing a convoy system to defend the precious merchant fleet supplying England, U-Boats at sea proved quite…
Boost your shooting skills with the new Double Alpha EDGE shot timer.Fundamentally, shot timers work by combining a timer with a microphone that detects gunshots. It logs exactly when each shot was fired relative to the starting point, initiated with an audible buzzer. Whether you’re performing a drill or shooting a course of fire at a match, the data tells you how long it took from the initial buzzer to the last shot—plus everything in between, such as how long it took you to draw your gun and fire the first shot, the time between shots on the same target…
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The United States Semiquincentennial, also called the Bisesquicentennial, the Sestercentennial, or the Quarter Millennium, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States signed on July 4, 1776. Our founding fathers went to war with the mightiest empire in the world because they dared to put a tax on their common breakfast beverage of choice. Imagine what they would have done over the NFA. In all seriousness, we are doing something a bit different with the Unusual Suspects for the rest of the year. We are going to profile only U.S.-made knives and…
The Brief: A Virginia circuit judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state’s upcoming ban on “assault weapons” and standard-capacity magazines. The ruling prevents law enforcement from enforcing restrictions on semi-automatic rifles and detachable magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. This freeze remains in effect until at least late 2026. The court determined the proposed regulations lacked a rational basis and failed to meet historical standards for firearm restrictions. While the state intends to appeal, the injunction ensures that the sale and possession of these firearms and magazines remain legal for now. This decision halts legislation scheduled…
Born into poverty in the woods of West Virginia, Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager was a World War II aircraft mechanic, fighter pilot, double ace, military commander, and a test pilot who broke the sound barrier. His journey from Army private to USAF Brigadier General is an inspiration to all. Yeager began his Air Force career in September 1941 as a private in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving as an aircraft mechanic. While he wanted to be a pilot, that career path was initially closed to him due to his age and lack of education, as the Air Corps required…
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Photos by Muneki Samejina Getting lost in the mall as a kid was a traumatic experience. It wasn’t the getting lost part; it was what my mom was going to do to me when she found me. Child abuse, by today’s standards. I learned later in life that this was not normal. Other parents were so happy to see their kids. I had accepted the premise that getting lost was a punishable offense. I remember thinking it might be better to just remain lost and start a new life at 10 years old. We have beliefs thrust upon us at…
We sat down with Griffin Armament’s Marketing Director, Benjamin Kubek, to talk about the company, the industry and suppressors.LH: It’s obvious that Griffin Armament is more than just another manufacturer trying to hop on the suppressor and AR bandwagon. How do you differentiate your brand in the marketplace?BK: Griffin Armament is the manifestation of the American Dream, and we’ve been in business for more than 20 years. Our focus has always been suppressors, but we have been manufacturing our MK1 Rifles in-house for over 10 years, and our full-ambi line of MK2s for around 3 years. In short, we are…
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A wide range of really well-known aircraft types were used in World War II, by both sides. But for every Mustang, British Spitfire, Bf109, Zero, Flying Fortress, Corsair or Mitchell bomber, there were many other hard-working planes that received little to no attention. Quite often their operations provided ample opportunity for danger, but little chance for glory. A Zeke meets its end: Lt. Gandy’s Kingfisher was close behind the Zeke, and after several long bursts of .30-caliber fire, the Japanese aircraft burst into flames and crashed. Image: NARA One of these lesser-known, lunch-bucket types was the U.S. Navy’s Vought OS2U Kingfisher…
It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engineering teams at Springfield Armory, there’s no shortage of knifemakers who go to bed and wake up thinking about how to create a product people can stake their lives on. According to the author, there isn’t a bad choice in Cold Steel’s knife catalog. Just about everything the company manufactures…
