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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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Virginia House Democrats have passed a comprehensive package of firearm control measures, including a ban on the sale of assault-style firearms and large-capacity magazines. The legislation also introduces new civil liability for the firearm industry and stricter storage requirements for homes with minors. RICHMOND, VA (4-minute read) — In a significant policy shift, the Virginia House of Delegates has approved more than half a dozen bills aimed at tightening the state’s firearm regulations. Buoyed by a larger majority following recent elections, Democrats moved forward with a revived agenda that includes a high-profile ban on the sale of “assault-style” firearms and…
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A Broward County judge has dismissed manslaughter charges against 29-year-old Brittany Brothers, ruling she is immune from prosecution under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. The case, which stemmed from a fatal shooting during a “gun game” in Hollywood, fell apart after the judge determined the State failed to disprove Brothers’ claim that she fired in fear for her life. HOLLYWOOD, FL (3-minute read) — The legal battle surrounding the 2022 death of a Hollywood man has come to a sudden halt following a significant ruling in Broward Circuit Court. Judge Tim Bailey dismissed a manslaughter charge against Brittany Brothers, citing…
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Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper has ruled a Wednesday night shooting as an act of self-defense after a homeowner opened fire on two intruders. 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile accomplice allegedly broke into a home on Clearwater Road, resulting in the juvenile being wounded and Drew being arrested after fleeing the scene. NASSAUVILLE, FL (3-minute read) — A Nassau County homeowner who was previously targeted by thieves was ready when intruders returned to his Clearwater Road property Wednesday night. Around 2:40 a.m., 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile accomplice allegedly broke into the home, reportedly under the…
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