M65 Atomic Cannon — America’s Atomic Annie

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...

By Eugene Nielsen

A Summary History of Firearm Ammunition

Firearm ammunition has been a fundamental component of both the evolution of firearms and the progression of military, law enforcement, and civilian practices throughout history.

By Alan Chwick

Is Your EDC a Worthless Talisman?

Editor’s Note: The following article is not intended as legal advice and represents the opinion of the author. Consult all applicable federal, state and local laws. Everybody knows that there are many places where you cannot carry a firearm — even if you’re licensed — like federal bu...

By Steve Tarani

Pirro Threatens to Arrest Lawful Gun Owners in D.C.

"You bring a gun into the District, you mark my words, you're going to jail. I don't care if you have a license in another district and I don't care if you're a law abiding gun owner somewhere else." — Jeanine Ferris Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

By Ammoland Editors & Staff

POTD: G45 Perfection - Three Builds, Three Missions

Today, we have TFB’s threaded trio: three Glock 45s tuned for a variety of today’s shooters. Each built with a different purpose in mind, but all sharing the same 9×19 foundation. All three feature threaded barrels, but that’s where the similarities end.

By Eric B

Springfield’s 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911

To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective...

By Joe Kurtenbach

A Baer of a Drill

Would you like to make your pistol or rifle skill improvements fun? There are a multitude of drills and targets we can all use on the range for practice, but for me and many people I have instructed over the years, a little bit of fun in the training really makes the process take off. Read More T...

By Michael Mills

Heinkel He 111 — Germany’s Jack of All Trades

Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs examines the versatile Heinkel He 111 in World War II. The German medium bomber became one of the most recognizable Luftwaffe aircraft of the war. Originally designed as a civilian airliner, the He 111 evolved into a versatile combat aircraft ...

By Will Dabbs, MD
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