It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the new developments in self-defense technology these days. Options that represent cutting-edge features one day quickly become “standard equipment” the next. Take handgun-mounted optics. Not that long ago, having a red dot atop your pistol put you in some very rarefied air. However, pistols like the Hellcat and Hellcat Pro helped normalize the use of optics on defensive pistols to the point where it is downright common these days. A purpose-built pairing of two of some of the most trusted names in the firearms world. The Springfield Echelon with the Aimpoint COA represents…
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The Leupold Mark 4 has easily been one of the most prolific military and law enforcement scopes available. While the flagship Mark 5HD scopes superseded that family, for years, professionals and serious shooters like myself asked when it would come back. The author tests the Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x scope on the shooting range. Mounted to a Springfield Model 2020 Heatseeker and locked into a tripod, he has a solid base from which to evaluate the glass. Thankfully, it did as the new Leupold Mark 4HD line of scopes. These build upon a strong pedigree, while also being up to…
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A Pajaro family acted in self-defense on Saturday morning when they subdued 31-year-old Aniketh Kumar after he allegedly broke into their home and entered a bedroom where two young girls were sleeping. Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies confirmed the family held the suspect, who allegedly exposed himself to the children, until law enforcement arrived. PAJARO, CA — A terrifying home invasion in Pajaro ended with a suspect in the hospital and a family being praised for their quick thinking and bravery. Early Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, 31-year-old Aniketh Kumar allegedly entered a residence through an unlocked door and made his…
Having a good survival book on hand is almost as important as having the right gear. In fact, when things go sideways, knowledge often matters more than the gear itself.Anyone can buy equipment. Anyone can throw a few supplies in a bag. But when a real crisis hits—when the power is out, communication networks are down, and help isn’t coming—you’re going to rely on one thing above everything else: what you know.That’s where a good survival book becomes invaluable.Unlike a website or video that disappears the second the grid goes down, a book is always there. No batteries required. No…
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EAA Corp has just launched two new Witness2311 models, the CMX and the CMXX.If you’re a fan of double-stack 9mm 1911s, EAA Corp has just brought two more options to the market for you to consider—the CMX and the CMXX. EAA also says that the CMXX will be available in 10mm Auto and .45 ACP later this spring, so it may be worth holding out if you want something with a bigger bore.The Witness2311 CMX and CMXX are essentially the same gun, except the CMXX features an integrated compensator. Otherwise, both pistols have 4.25-inch bull barrels, tuned triggers, full-length accessory…
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For decades the media has repeated the same number like it’s gospel: The national debt number!Today’s headline: “The national debt is about $39 trillion.” But is it really? Or are they all hiding the fact that this is all one giant fuckling ponzi scheme?The Truth is:That’s the number on the Treasury clock.That’s the number politicians argue about.That’s the number the financial media pretends is the full story.But even establishment economists are starting to admit something most Americans were never meant to understand.That number is a fantasy.In a recent interview with Fortune, University of Pennsylvania economist Kent Smetters, who directs the…
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In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want something done right, sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself.” Well, when a group of shooting-savvy engineers is challenged to design a robust and reliable enclosed red-dot optic, the results can be brilliant. The CORD Pandora PB-3 is designed to be extremely durable. The housing is made of 7076-T6 aluminum…
