NRA Reform Gains Steam, But the Fight to Restore Trust Continues

The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.

By Jeff Knox •

USS Hornet (CV-12): Carrier that Stung Japan

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...

By Peter Suciu •

[NRAAM 2026] 2 New CRKT Knives – CRKT Sero & CRKT Counterpart

Columbia River Knife and Tool has brought out a couple of new folding EDC  knives to NRAAM 2026, with the new CRKT Sero and CRKT Counterpart. These are compact and subtle knife options designed to be ideal EDC blades for anyone looking for a practical but stylish knife option in their kit. NRAAM...

By Eugene L. •

SOE Expeditions Presents: WW2 Scotland – Forging US Special Forces

Scotland played a pivotal role as a training ground for some of the most Elite Allied forces, including the U.S. Army Rangers, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), and the Jedburgh teams. The rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, combined with the expertise of the Special Operations Exe...

By Eric G •

AOD Review: The CRKT Snap Lock – A Fidget Knife Worth Carrying?

I’ve carried plenty of everyday folders over the years, including some pretty weird ones. While I’m often more for simple and practical tools that disappear in the pocket and get the job done without fanfare, now and then a knife shows up that catches my fancy because it’s just plain di...

By Luke Cuenco •

Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?

The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...

By Massad Ayoob •

TRUE introduces NEW REPOSE Wharncliffe Folding Knife

TRUE Tools & Blades has brought out a new, quick, & easy to deploy folding knife with the new REPOSE Wharncliffe knife. Named for the angle of repose, the steepest angle possible for a landform without causing a landslide, the REPOSE is a new ambidextrous one-handed opening pocket knife....

By Eugene L. •

The Rimfire Report: An Ode To The Marlin Model 29 Pump Action

Every once in a while, amongst the litany of new rimfire firearms I get to see, something truly interesting comes to the range. Today, we'll be taking a look at one such rifle that I've recently been able to take a very close look at, courtesy of Tyler of TANDEMKROSS . On a recent trip ...

By Luke C. •
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