There are reasons why the full-size 1911 pistol is often described as “iconic,” and the gun’s long and successful history on battlefields, in the streets and at pistol championships isn’t the only reason. It’s slim for its power level, an important dimension for both comfort a...
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — A resident shot and killed a driver after an SUV crashed into a San Tan Valley home Wednesday evening, injuring two people inside. The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. at a home on Morenci Road, in a neighborhood near Hunt Highway and Coppermine Road. As reported by AZ ...
What belongs in a patrol vehicle trauma kit beyond the issued IFAK, how to organize it for access under stress, and the consumable rotation discipline that keeps it functional when it matters.
MANCHESTER, KY — Kentucky State Police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Clay County that left a 23-year-old man fighting for his life after, troopers say, he arrived intoxicated at his parents’ home and threatened the family. The call came in to Clay County 911 around 2 a.m....
Boot selection by assignment and climate, break-in realities, insole and orthotic considerations, and the long-term foot and knee impact of poor footwear over a twenty-year career.
Minnesota's appeals court upheld the strike down of a binary trigger ban, marking another legal victory for gun-rights advocates. The post Adding Insult To Injury: State Appeals Court Strikes Down Minnesota Binary Trigger Ban appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
NASHVILLE, TN — Governor Bill Lee has signed the expanded deadly force bill into law, closing out the fight I covered in April when lawmakers sent Senate Bill 1847 to his desk. Lee signed the measure on May 22, 2026. It became Public Chapter 1100 and takes effect July 1, 2026. The House passed ...
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more...
Editor’s Note: Today’s article is about Sgt. Darrell Powers, a World War II hero who served with the 101st Airborne Division. Nicknamed “Shifty”, Powers saw action in the American airborne landings in Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Powers was more than “j...
NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.