Defense After Dark — Our New Low-Light Defense Course with Dan Brady
Defense After Dark is a new five-module course with Dan Brady on defending yourself in low light — handheld and weapon-mounted lights, tactics, and drills.
Posts about "soft"
Meat Tests Aren’t Valid
I loathe when people bring up meat tests to justify terrible ammunition choices. In my world, it’s commonly used to justify using birdshot for home defense. People have seen a ‘meat test’ and are convinced it’s a valid way to judge how a round will perform against a soft target. The idea ...
POTD: The Colt MK47 - 40mm Firepower
Photo Of The Day and we take a look at the Colt MK47 40mm Advanced Grenade Launcher. At 39.6 pounds, the weapon operates as either a standard automatic grenade launcher or with programmable airburst capability, accommodating both in-bore and radio frequency programming for precision ordnance deli...
Silencer Rules Lapse, Direct-to-Home Shipping Looms
The administration let 90-year-old silencer regulations lapse after a federal court ruling, while a proposed rule could open direct-to-home gun shipping. Here is what FFL dealers need to know this week.
Blue Ops, a Red Cat Company, and Havoc Partner to Develop Open-Architecture Autonomous Maritime Defense Systems
Companies plan to integrate Havoc’s collaborative autonomy software across Blue Ops’ USV portfolio to establish operational fleets SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 17, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain dro...
Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5″ Review: Short Slide, Full Grip, 18+1 Rounds
Springfield’s new Prodigy 3.5 combines a compact slide with an 18-round, full-length grip. After 300 malfunction-free rounds, the unusual crossover proves it was built to shoot.
Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol 12 Gauge Shotgun – Add to Cart for Low Price!
The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol 12 Gauge Shotgun is on sale at Palmetto State Armory, add to your cart to see the low price. AmmoLand’s review found the A300 Patrol to be a soft-shooting, reliable defensive shotgun that brings serious tactical features.
AllOutdoor Review: The Strike Silvertip Boat Shoe – Brown
I’m a creature of habit. I find one thing and stick with it out of routine. The same goes for my fishing shoes. I’ve owned the same paid of white soled deck shoes for nearly a decade. They are broken in and comfortable. So when Strike sent me a pair of their Silvertip Boat Shoes [R...
Los Angeles Made Gun Owners Wait Years for Carry Permits. DOJ’s Deal Would Add Court Enforcement
Los Angeles County made some gun owners wait years for action on their carry permits. A proposed DOJ settlement would impose four years of public reporting, federal verification, and court enforcement—but only after a federal judge approves it.
FFL News This Week: ATF Shipping Rule, Court Wins, Dealer Tech
ATF's direct-to-home shipping proposal, major court wins, and new dealer tech — this week's FFL industry news with perspective from the publisher's desk.