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The M1A has an impressive lineage. Based on a design dating back to the 1930s and born from the prodigious mind of John C. Garand, the M1A has many of the hallmarks of his M1 Garand rifle. However, it is even more closely tied to the M14, the rifle developed as the successor to Garand’s classic military rifle. And while the M14’s reign as the U.S. military service rifle may have technically been short, its influence and capabilities have carried on well beyond its official role as a front-line military rifle. In fact, the spirit of this select-fire combat rifle carried on in the semi-automatic-only…
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The Brief: On May 13, 2026, a fatal shooting occurred in Austintown, Ohio, following a high-speed vehicle pursuit. Zachary Fisher chased his ex-girlfriend’s car, crashed his truck, and then attacked her vehicle with a handgun. A passenger shot Fisher in self-defense while two children were inside the targeted car. Austintown police confirmed that surveillance footage supports a claim of justified self-defense. No charges are pending against the passenger, who provided medical aid to Fisher after the shooting. The case remains under review by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to finalize the forensic evidence and investigation. AUSTINTOWN, OH — What…
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HONORING THE FALLEN AND EDUCATING THE LIVING, TAKE A TOUR OF THE PACIFIC WAR Located in Fredericksburg in Texas’ Hill Country, the National Museum of the Pacific War is a state-owned museum run by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation. The museum opened February 24, 1967, and was originally named the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum. Why would a Naval Museum be located in the hill country in Texas? Because Chester Nimitz was born in Fredericksburg. The museum spans six acres and offers over 50,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space within several buildings, such as the Admiral Nimitz…
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If you have an old Remington 1100 and want to turn it into a tactical home defense shotgun, here’s how to do it.Few projects feel more personal than working on a firearm that has been around as long as you have. My Remington 1100 came into the world in the early ’80s. It carries the wear of honest use and the quiet reliability that made the design a favorite for generations of hunters. I have always enjoyed tinkering, which means I rarely leave anything exactly as I bought it. That includes guns. When I finally committed to giving my 1100…
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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 (split times), time spent transitioning between targets, and how…
Harrington & Richardson is launching a limited batch of reproduction H&R T48 FAL-pattern 7.62 NATO rifles.In the 1950s, America was looking for a new service rifle to replace the M1 Garand. Specifically, they wanted one chambered for the new 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge that fed from box magazines. Trials were held to find the best option, and they saw the AR-10, the FN FAL and the M14 pitted against each other. In the end, of course, the M14 inexplicably won (that’s a whole other story), but the trials left behind the interesting legacy of the American FAL, officially designated as the…
The Brief: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines effective July 1, 2026. However, Commonwealth’s Attorneys in four counties have announced they will use prosecutorial discretion to decline charges under the new law, arguing that the prohibitions violate constitutional protections for firearm ownership. State officials maintain that local prosecutors are obligated to uphold state statutes and have warned of potential interventions. While these local non-enforcement policies offer some protection, the Virginia State Police still possess the authority to make arrests and confiscate property regardless of a county’s stance on the ban. RICHMOND, VA — The…
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Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more difficult aspects in the application of force is threat assessment. Very often, both the aggressor and element of danger are very obvious and there is absolutely no mistaking the risk they pose to you or others. At other times, you may instantly recognize chaos unfolding all around you but not able to identify a…
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