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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…
Here are a few things you should consider when choosing or building home defense guns.When things go bump in the night, there are of course some things to consider before you start bumping back. The gun community has been a mixed bag of sorts lately with products and technology coming out at a blistering rate thanks to changes in legislature and the expansion of the broader consumer base. There are more gun owners on a much wider spectrum of diversity than ever before, and this has inadvertently led to less tribal knowledge, less general understanding of technology and a “too…
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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Jim Cirillo was probably the last real gunfighter in America. Without a doubt the combat arms fellas in our military are gunfighters, but they ply their trade overseas. Jim did it at home, in the grim streets of New York city. He was a member of the city’s Stake Out Squad, a unit which was involved in over 250 shootouts. He later became a writer and firearms instructor. He published several books including “Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights”. This book is a practical shooting manual for police and civilian shooters. It does exactly as the title says and advises on guns,…
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Girsan, through EAA, has introduced a new variant of its Witness 2311 pistol, the new Girsan CMX Witness 2311. The new CMX Witness 2311’s main feature (or lack thereof) is its omission of a grip safety. Instead, this double-stack 1911’s grip module is smooth. In addition, Girsan added an “Auto Firing Pin Block Safety” internally in order to take the missing grip safety into account. When it comes to competition pistols, some shooters opt to disable the grip safety on their discipline-specific pistols because it can get in the way of their specific two-handed “high up” firing grips. Likewise, a…
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The SHOT Show 2026 is kicking off in just a few short days in Las Vegas, and if you’re into firearms, hunting, outdoor gear, survival, or self-reliance, this is the biggest event of the year. From January 20 to 23, 2026, the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum will transform into the epicenter of the shooting, hunting, and outdoor trade industry. Hosted by the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation), SHOT Show is trade-only—no public access—but for professionals, buyers, media, and industry insiders, it’s where deals get made, innovations launch, and connections that last a lifetime happen.This marks the 48th annual SHOT…
Greer detectives have officially ruled the fatal shooting of Jonathan Gilbert Kraemer as an act of self-defense after evidence showed Kraemer brandished a knife during an argument outside Ollie’s Tavern. No criminal charges will be pursued against Maven Martin, who discharged the firearm in response to the immediate threat. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE GREER, SC (2-minute read) — A deadly encounter outside a popular Greer establishment has officially been ruled a case of self-defense by local authorities. The Greer Police Department concluded their investigation into the January 3 incident that occurred outside Ollie’s Tavern on Trade Street around 2:15 a.m.…
Southfield investigators have cleared an armed security guard of all charges after he fatally shot a woman who pointed a firearm at him during a chaotic scene outside a local bar. The shooting occurred as the guard attempted to render aid to an injured person following an earlier physical altercation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SOUTHFIELD, MI (2-minute read) — A fatal encounter outside Bloom Southfield has resulted in no criminal charges for the armed security guard involved. Following a thorough investigation into the January incident, Southfield police Chief Elvin Barren announced that the guard acted in self-defense when he discharged…
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Thundering onto the battlefields of World War II, the M7 Priest married firepower with mobility at a time when the conflict’s outcome hung in the balance. From the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of the South Pacific, the M7 105mm self-propelled artillery (SPA) developed and refined techniques that are still used by the American military today. The M7 Priest revolutionized American artillery during World War II. This self-propelled gun could keep pace with tank formations and deliver fire support where towed artillery simply couldn’t go. Image: NARA While these tracked howitzers brought a great deal of versatility to the…
My friend and I have a few different handguns we use on a regular basis. Some are for competition, some are for personal defense, some are for casual shooting and I even hunt big game with a handgun. Read the full article here
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