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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…
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Mossberg has just announced a special edition Bliksem version of the Mossberg 590 pump-action firearm.The 590 Shockwave just got cooler, as Mossberg has announced the special edition Bliksem version of the 12-gauge pump-action firearm. It’s made in collaboration with Christian Craighead and his brand, Ministry of Defence (MOD). If you don’t know Craighead, he’s the SAS bloke who saved hundreds of hostages in Nairobi after single-handedly storming the hotel to engage their terrorist captors back in 2019. If that wasn’t enough, he looked really damn cool while doing it.Speaking of cool-looking, the new Mossberg 590 Bliksem. Basically a 590 Shockwave…
There is a long and storied connection between warfighters and their watches. The regimented precision of military life, and of modern combat operations, dictates that most everyone on the battlefield be aware of the time at all times. Some watch brands have become accidentally synonymous with certain men, missions, or units. Others exist specifically because of this lineage. Praesidus Watch Co, whose is derived from the Latin word for “protector” was established in 2019 with the specific goal of producing rugged, unpretentious field watches to replicate or commemorate service members throughout history. Last year, on the 80th anniversary of the…
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…
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The HK G36 has something of a checkered past and an uncertain future. Designed in the 1990s to replace the obsolescent G3 roller-locked battle rifle, it promised to bring the wonders of modern polymer technology adopted in the Glock handgun to an issued long-gun. It achieved some initial success in Europe, with multiple countries adopting it for their troops and special police units. You could make the argument that, at the time, there really wasn’t much in the way of locally produced alternatives to product coming out of Germany, as both France and Britain’s small arms industries were dead and…
Sunrise police are investigating a fatal Wednesday night shooting at an apartment complex as an act of self-defense following a verbal argument between two men. While the investigation remains active, authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public and no arrests have been made at this time. SUNRISE, FL (3-minute read) — A Wednesday evening at a Sunrise apartment complex turned tragic when an argument between two men escalated into a fatal shooting. Sunrise Police and Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 7600 block of Northwest 42nd Place shortly after 8 p.m. following reports of gunfire.…
In a long-term disaster—think months or years without reliable stores, power, or normal life—liquor becomes more than just something to sip. It turns into a real asset with multiple practical uses. From trading with others who need a break from the stress, to basic medical and cleaning needs, to just helping everyone stay level-headed, alcohol is one of those smart items to include in a solid preparedness plan. It’s not about getting wasted; it’s about having something versatile that holds value and utility when everything else is scarce.People often overlook it at first because it seems like a “nice-to-have” luxury,…