Guns of the Cold War: SKS M59/66 Rifle
The designer of the SKS rifle, Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, went to work on the design during WWII, but most readers […]
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Guns of the Cold War: The Tokarev TT-30
Fedor Tokarev borrowed heavily from John Moses Browning to design his single action, semi-automatic pistol. Some have called this pistol the “Soviet 1911.”
Making Military Bases Gun-Free Zones Was a Really Bad Idea
Why do we make it easy for killers to target our own troops at home? Why do we force soldiers, like those at Fort Stewart, to tackle armed attackers with their bare hands? Let’s stop pretending that gun-free zones protect anyone. They only protect killers.
After 3-Year Legal Battle, Massachusetts Gun Club Finally Returns to Fort Devens Rifle Range
The small gun club took on the United States Army over range access and won after a lengthy legal fight. This week, several club members returned to the ranges of Fort Devens for the first time in nearly five years.
War, What Is It Good For? Probably More Than You Think
Despite what Edwin Starr said in the song “War” more than half a century ago, good God y’all, war often does indeed benefit people in ways they seldom realize or understand.
Air Force Global Strike Command ‘Pauses’ Use of All SIG SAUER M18 Pistols After Fatal Incident
The “pause” on the use of P320-based modular handgun system pistols such as the M17 and M18 will remain in place until the fatal incident is fully investigated.
Cold War Classics: AK-47 and AKM Rifles
Continuing on with our series of Cold War Era guns, it is time to talk about the rifle that changed
Cold War Guns: The M1911A1 .45 ACP Pistol
Continuing on with our Cold War guns series, this next one up is a carry over from WWI and WWII.
Army to Test M4-Mounted AI-Enabled Smartshooter SMASH 2000L Anti-Drone System
The SMASH 2000L is developed and produced by Smart Shooter Ltd., a defense technology company based in Yagur, Israel. The
Still Great After All These Years: SIG SAUER’s P226 Mk25 9mm Pistol
“If I had my SIG instead of this POS, it would be a different story,” said my friend and teammate