Tennessee Lawmakers Send Expanded Home Defense Bill to Governor’s Desk

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval to legislation expanding the legal protections for residents who use deadly force to defend against violent intruders inside their homes. The Senate concurred in the House version on April 23, 2026, sending Senate Bill 1847 to the governor...

By Luke McCoy

Lockheed D-21: Cold War Spy Drone

In October 1962, the C.I.A. and the U.S.A.F. requested that Lockheed study a high-speed, high-altitude drone concept for reconnaissance flights over particularly hostile territories to avoid endangering aircrews. Created during the height of the Cold War and following the shootdown of a U-2 spy p...

By Friedrich Seiltgen

President Trump’s Second Amendment Accomplishments Second Term

Critics say Trump has not done enough for gun owners because the ATF still exists and the NFA and GCA remain law. But presidents cannot repeal statutes by executive order. The better question is what Trump has done with the authority he actually has.

By Dean Weingarten

NEXTORCH Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves for Cold Hunting Days

If you hunt or shoot in real winter conditions, you already know how fast your hands can go numb once the wind picks up or the snow/rain starts falling. NEXTORCH North America’s new Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves look like they’re aimed squarely at that problem. Built for operations in tem...

By Luke Cuenco

NRA Reform Gains Steam, But the Fight to Restore Trust Continues

The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.

By Jeff Knox

Was the 1911’s Grip Safety a Mistake?

The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistol...

By Clayton Walker

An Ounce of Prevention – Avoiding Injuries and Emergencies

As preppers, we sometimes tend to concentrate on the more extreme end of things, like EMP or mass casualty events. In doing so, we often overlook the far more common, though mundane, situations that can arise. If we’re being realistic, we’re far more likely to be injured working around the ho...

By Jim Cobb

USS Hornet (CV-12): Carrier that Stung Japan

The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...

By Peter Suciu
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