Curtiss SB2C Helldiver — The Big-Tailed Beast

In 1937, the Curtiss SBC Helldiver entered service, but even at that point, the carrier-based two-seat scout/dive bomber was on the verge of being obsolete. Interestingly, it was also the second aircraft produced by Curtiss-Wright to earn the designation “Helldiver” after the United States Ma...

By Peter Suciu

Missouri Homeowner Shoots Intruder Dead During Break-In, Before Police Could Arrive

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A homeowner shot and killed an intruder early Friday morning after calling 911 to report that someone had forced their way into the residence, according to the Blue Springs Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 100 block of Little Garde...

By Luke McCoy

POTD: US Recon Marines Go Finnish at Narrow Waters 26

Finland's coastline has a way of sharpening allied relationships. During exercise Narrow Waters 26 at Upinniemi, Finland, in May 2026, Marines from 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conducted weapons and boat familiarization training alongsid...

By Eric B

Florida Mother Shoots Home Intruder Who Threatened Her and Her Two Children

BUNNELL, FL — A Palm Coast mother stopped a home intruder with a single gunshot Sunday afternoon after he forced his way inside and threatened her and her two children, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. I’ve covered enough of these to know how fast they turn deadly. ...

By Luke McCoy

Mom Defends Kids From Alleged Career Criminal

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Mom Defends Kids From Alleged Career Criminal A Florida mother found herself in every parent's nightmare Sunday afternoon when a man allegedly forced his way into her home...

By Larry Z

Armed Florida Mom Shoots Alleged Intruder Threatening Her Children

A Palm Coast mother fired one shot at an alleged intruder deputies say entered her home, threatened her children, and refused repeated orders to leave. Sheriff Rick Staly says the case shows why Florida’s Stand Your Ground law and the Second Amendment matter.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Taking the M1A Loaded Precision Out to 500 Yards

The classic American service rifle, the M14 in 7.62x51mm NATO, was the replacement for the M1 Garand, adding (among other things) a 20-round detachable box magazine and select-fire including fully automatic. It was the primary service rifle for the U.S. until Vietnam where it was replac...

By Beyond Seclusion
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