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

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

POTD: Colt Courier – The 3,000-Unit Failure That Became the Agent

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a 1955 Colt Courier in .22 LR, one of an estimated 3,000 manufactured 1953-1956 before being phased out in favor of the Colt Agent. The Courier was Colt’s attempt at a lightweight compact revolver for plainclothes police and civilian co...

By Sam.S

Instagram Flex Turns Into Federal Gun Case

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Instagram Flex Turns Into Federal Gun Case Bad enough. But here’s where it gets worse. Federal agents reviewing the video noticed something on the pistol in his waistban...

By Larry Z

Flying with Guns: Episode 51 – Southwest from New Orleans to Las Vegas

Episode 51 was filmed on April 2, 2026, flying Southwest from New Orleans (MSY) to Las Vegas (LAS). Quick, smooth check-in. No friction. Exactly how it should go. Check-In Walked up to the counter and led with “declaring firearms.” The agent asked about lithium batteries and e-cigaret...

By Luke McCoy

Secret Service Agent NDs Himself Using His Gun as a Flashlight

A Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden’s detail suffered a negligent discharge at a Philadelphia airport, raising questions about firearms handling and training. The post Secret Service Agent NDs Himself Using His Gun as a Flashlight appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner
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