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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…
A 16-year-old boy is dead after a 27-year-old man shot him during an attempted armed robbery in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago police report the teenager drew a firearm first, prompting the resident to return fire in self-defense; two handguns were recovered at the scene. CHICAGO, IL — The broad daylight of a Wednesday afternoon was shattered by gunfire in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. At approximately 3:36 p.m. on March 18, 2026, Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers were dispatched to the 11700 block of South Normal Avenue following reports of a person shot. According to investigators, a…
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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…
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With the recent public announcement of the new Gen6 Glock pistols during the early part of December 2025, Safariland has also been developing holster fits across its various product lines to accommodate these new handguns. “Glock has long been the industry leader for duty handguns,” said Greg Freeman, vice president and general manager of Safariland Duty Gear. “Safariland is proud to work with Glock to offer the highest standard of holster performance for those who carry Glock firearms. The Gen6 update combines Glock’s tradition of reliability and safety with compelling ergonomic upgrades, and Safariland is ready now with a full…
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the third federal shooting in less than three weeks, serves as a textbook “initial spark” in modern conflict simulations. This article examines how the clash between Operation Metro Surge and local governance creates the jurisdictional and social friction necessary to ignite a broader domestic crisis, potentially leading to a civil war. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MINNEAPOLIS, MN (8-minute read) — In the study of modern domestic conflict such as civil war, the “initial spark” is rarely a planned insurrection. Instead, it is almost always a high-friction encounter between competing authorities that occurs…
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District Attorney Jon David has officially ruled that a Leland homeowner was legally justified in the fatal shooting of Dylan Hennessey on Dixie Drive. Investigators determined the homeowner acted in self-defense after being attacked and dragged into his residence by Hennessey and an accomplice during a domestic-related confrontation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LELAND, NC (3-minute read) — A violent early-morning confrontation in Leland has resulted in a final legal determination of self-defense. District Attorney Jon David announced that a homeowner on Dixie Drive will not face criminal charges for the shooting death of Dylan Hennessey on January 2. Following an…
The State Attorney’s Office has ruled that a Bradenton homeowner was legally justified in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Nicholas Palomo on New Year’s Eve. Palomo, a career criminal with a history of kidnapping, was killed after stalking a woman to her home and aggressively confronting her husband while he was on the phone with 911 dispatchers. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BRADENTON, FL (2-minute read) — What began as a quiet New Year’s Eve celebration in the Mill Creek neighborhood of Bradenton quickly descended into a life-threatening ordeal, ending in a fatal act of self-defense. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office…
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Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and lawful firearm owner, was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, while filming a federal immigration operation. Although federal officials claim Pretti brandished a handgun, verified video analysis from multiple news organizations indicates he was holding a cell phone and was shot at least ten times while pinned to the ground. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MINNEAPOLIS, MN (3-minute read) — The city of Minneapolis is currently a flashpoint for a massive constitutional crisis following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse…
It really seems to me that we are in a golden age of Hellcat accessories. There are infinite numbers of ways we can trim out our favorite blaster. While some additions are pure vanity, others are very practical in nature. In the latter category, the Mantis X10 Elite really stands out for me. It’s an amazing instructional tool. In this review, I take a look at how you can improve your shooting using it. The Mantis X10 Elite is a terrific training companion for the Hellcat OSP, shown topped off with a Shield RMSw. Evaluation Plan I recently talked with Springfield…
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Though the .458 SOCOM is not particularly popular, there are a wide range of factory loads like this hard-hitting one from Buffalo Bore from which to choose. The idea of a large-caliber, anti-personnel cartridge for an infantry service gun is nothing new. In 1873, the United States Military armed troops with the Trapdoor Springfield rifle chambered for the .45-70 Gov’t cartridge. This concept was abandoned in 1892 when the U.S. Military adopted the .30-caliber Krag-Jørgensen rifle. Ever since, the military has prioritized reach as opposed to big bullets that make big holes—it has been more than a half-century since the…
