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...
The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...
BARSTOW, CA — A retired military veteran who shot and killed an unarmed man on the front porch of his own home was acquitted of murder and manslaughter Wednesday, with jurors accepting his argument that he acted in lawful self-defense and defense of his family. As reported by Daily Press, Patri...
Were pistols common in Revolutionary America? Historical evidence from Cramer and Olson’s Willamette Law Review article shows pistols were privately owned, commercially available, and familiar to Americans at the Founding.
I love to tinker. You can give me a completely sound gun that doesn’t need anything else, and I’ll still want to swap out some parts “just to see.” You know the type. Heck, I bet most of you are the same way. I recently swapped a Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD, in the 13.5-inch Read Mo...
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...
Welcome back to Bank Fishing Blueprint, the weekly AllOutdoor series focused on helping bank anglers find and catch more fish. Last week, we talked about urban fishing and how to find productive spots hiding right in the middle of the city. If you missed that installment, it is worth going back a...
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...
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and respond to emerging aerial dangers. ...
This question shows up at gun counters more than just about anything else. Someone grabs a box of ammo, notices it says .223 Remington, but their barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, and suddenly they are wondering if they made a mistake. I have watched this exact scenario play out dozens of times, and ho...