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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…
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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…
Off The Grid Camping, Hiking & Backpacking, Hiking Gear, Shelter, Wilderness SurvivalLight backpackers and hikers are often obsessive over their pack weight and frequently run into tough decisions when it comes to shelter. While building natural-material shelters like debris huts or lean-tos is a valuable skill, there are plenty of situations where suitable branches, leaves, or bark are scarce—think high alpine zones, deserts, or dense forests with young trees. In those cases, going without any shelter can turn dangerous fast, especially if bad weather rolls in unexpectedly. You need something quick, reliable, and packable to get out of the elements.This…
Maryland legislators are considering Senate Bill 362, the Ny’Kayla Strawder Act, which would increase penalties for leaving loaded firearms accessible to unsupervised minors. The bill, sparked by several tragic incidents, proposes a standalone criminal charge carrying up to five years in jail for those who fail to secure their firearms. GLEN BURNIE, MD (4-minute read) — A disturbing incident at Freetown Elementary School has put Maryland’s firearm storage laws back in the legislative spotlight. On Wednesday, a 7-year-old second-grader brought a loaded firearm from his home to his classroom, where it was discharged and injured the child’s hand. While the…
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A 36-year-old man identified as Daniel Hyatt was fatally shot by a homeowner during an alleged early morning home invasion in Harrodsburg. Harrodsburg police are treating the incident as an isolated event and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. HARRODSBURG, KY (3-minute read) — Residents of a Harrodsburg neighborhood were shaken early Friday morning when a confrontation between a homeowner and an intruder turned fatal. The Harrodsburg Police Department responded to reports of a shooting and discovered 36-year-old Daniel Hyatt suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures performed by officers on the scene, Hyatt was pronounced dead…
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Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handgun for this review. Julie Golob puts the Springfield Echelon 4.0FC through its paces in this comprehensive review. The pistol bridges the gap between compact carry guns and full-size duty pistols, offering shooters the best of both worlds. Opening up the black box and unzipping the case, at first glance, I wondered if maybe I had made a mistake and grabbed…
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