Key Takeaways: NEW YORK, NY — A 44-year-old man armed with a machete attacked three senior citizens inside Grand Central Terminal on April 11, 2026, before being shot and killed by police, according to authorities. The attack began around 9:30 a.m. inside the Midtown Manhattan transit hub. Poli...
CHICAGO, IL — A late-night encounter inside a South Deering home ended with a 62-year-old man shot dead after he entered the residence and charged at the homeowner, Chicago police said. As reported by CBS News, officers responded to a call of a person shot near 103rd and Luella around 1:30 a.m....
A machete attack inside Grand Central is a brutal reminder that New York’s “sensitive places” law does not stop violent criminals. It only leaves law-abiding citizens disarmed until armed police arrive after the damage is already done.
Flight delays are easy to dismiss when they show up as a headline about somebody else’s trip. They feel a lot more real when the airport in question is the one you are driving toward before sunrise, with a packed truck, a tight itinerary, and very little room for anything to go wrong. That is [...
Marvina Butler-Hardy, 44, was arrested in Flagler County, Florida, on Monday in connection with the random stabbing of a pregnant woman at the Cotswold Village shopping center. The arrest follows a two-week multi-state manhunt for Butler-Hardy, who faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon wi...
Knowing and identifying basic trees in the Northeast and Eastern Woodlands pays off fast in any wild stretch you roam. Tree identification helps you read the land, choose the right wood, and stay ahead of trouble. Once you know what to look for, the forest stops feeling random and starts feeling ...
Editor’s Note: This article is not intended as training advice, but is merely the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of The Armory Life. Please seek qualified training and ensure proper safety protocols are followed when conducting any drills.  On a bri...
Learn how to identify and clear Type 1, 2, and 3 semi-auto handgun malfunctions. Master Tap-Rack and double feed clearance before your life depends on it.
Last year at SHOT Show 2025, I was stoked to run into the guys from Ally & Kaufman who were offering a cool lower receiver kit that pairs with a Brownells BRN-180 18.5" upper receiver to create the ‘SA80 at home’. This set up, the AKB-23 got a lot of attention and had de...
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...