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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Benicia police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Thursday night, May 7, 2026, which initial reports suggest was an act of self-defense during a domestic violence attack. While one man died at the scene from a single gunshot wound, authorities have not announced any arrests as the incident reportedly involved multiple family members, including a juvenile. BENICIA, CA — A quiet neighborhood on London Circle became the site of a deadly domestic confrontation on Thursday night. Just after 10 p.m., Benicia Police and Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a residence following a 911 call reporting a single…

A planned meeting between two social media content creators in northwest Harris County turned into a violent shootout late Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026. Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators report that a driver in a Tesla shot his passenger in the chest after the passenger allegedly pulled a firearm and attempted to rob him during their discussion about filming content. HARRIS COUNTY, TX — What was intended to be a collaborative session for two digital influencers ended in an emergency room and a closed intersection. Around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were…

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Versatility, dependable function, and high hit potential are among the reasons why so many of us cling to a 110-year-old pistol design. However, we have a couple of generations of gun owners who didn’t grow up with that particular pistol — the 1911 — and can benefit from the experiences with it of those who have gone before. Let’s look at a few “hacks” that make life with the 1911 a little bit easier and, even, safer. Safest grasp for holstering: thumb safety engaged, shooters thumb holding the hammer, no pressure on grip safety and the finger off of the trigger.…

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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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Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Green DotVortex’s Viper Enclosed Micro shotgun optic is now available with a green dot reticle for those who prefer it to red. The red-dot model was released last year, and many hunters have already found it to be a useful companion in the field. The most important feature of the Viper is still here, namely, its ability to be easily…