America’s Flaming Bayonet in World War I

In early 1918, as the American Expeditionary Force prepared to face battle-hardened German troops in France, the bayonet was a vital component of the Doughboys’ combat equipment. It is difficult for many people today to understand the importance the U.S. military placed on “cold steel” duri...

By Tom Laemlein

Rebirth of AR-15 Rifle Training?

Let’s take a quick trip back in time, around 15 years or so, when Travis Haley and Chris Costa had just released a very popular DVD (remember those?) called “The Art of the Tactical Carbine,” and pretty much everyone in the firearms training industry picked up a copy and watched it from beg...

By Kevin Creighton

Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45

I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...

By Massad Ayoob

Davranov Unveils Limited Edition Python Plate Carrier

Davranov  has introduced a new limited edition version of its Python Plate Carrier, bringing a distinct visual profile to an otherwise performance-focused load-bearing platform. The limited release centers around a unique finish while retaining the core design features of the standard Python...

By Eric B

Cheap Vs. Expensive PCCs: Here’s What to Expect

In our 2026 Gun test, we put nearly 20 different pistol caliber carbines through the ringer — not all are created equal The post Cheap Vs. Expensive PCCs: Here’s What to Expect appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

POTD: E.A. Prescott Navy Model – Civil War Rimfire Revolver

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an E.A. Prescott Navy Model single action revolver manufactured 1861-1863 and chambered in .38 rimfire. Edwin A. Prescott of Worcester, Massachusetts produced these during the Civil War when demand for revolvers far exceeded Colt and Remington...

By Sam.S

History Shows Pistols Were Common in Revolutionary America

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.

By Dean Weingarten

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

The NEW Hush-Point Family of Suppressors from Hi-Point

​ @BallisticAviation  is at NRAAM 2026 in Houston, catching up with the sharp-dressed Dave Kiwacka of Hi-Point for the debut of the Hush-Point 30Ti, a DMLS-manufactured low back pressure suppressor with 3 distinct sizes (.22, 9/45 & .30. The Hush-Point line uses gas-venting cores that ...

By Luke C.
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