Editor’s Note: The author is associated with Safariland through the company’s Cadre program. His “behind the scenes” look at the company is based on his experiences and opinions. As a Safariland Cadre member and Safariland Cadre Dispatch writer, I was given a unique opport...
When I hear the name Leupold, I think of two things. First, I remember that I always pronounce it wrong. Second, I associate them with a mix of traditional sporting optics and the optics used by the Marines during my time in. I, like many, forget about Leupold’s weird era.  I have to be re...
There is nothing more frustrating that having a really great gun on hand and no way to shoot it. That’s been the case for us with the Model 2020 Waypoint rifle we’ve been using (see GunSpot’s pieces on taking the Waypoint out on a hunt and also running the rifle through the NRL Hunter M...
Suppressors are a hot commodity these days. The Big Beautiful Bill lowered the stamp price to zero dollars, and a recent court ruling has even had some dealers transferring them over a 4473. Suppressors are absolutely everywhere, and I was thinking, what are some of the better suppressor-optimize...
Rebuilt from the scuttled hull of the USS Merrimack, the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia steamed into Hampton Roads and changed naval warfare forever. Tom Laemlein details how this armored Civil War ram sank the USS Cumberland, destroyed the USS Congress, and spread panic through Washington D.C...
On October 9th the ATF published an open letter addressed to FFLs and the public regarding the recent court ruling out of Texas. The ruling, as readers here know, threw the NFA out the window regarding items the Big Beautiful Bill reduced to $0 tax for those covered by the court ruling. The ATF h...
Getting back to nature is beneficial for both relaxation, stress-reduction, and experiencing animals in their natural environment. However, your peace of mind can disappear instantly when you find yourself lost outdoors. The feeling of the trees closing in, the horror of darkness falling, and the...
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is how agency procurement cycles produce gear that is already behind the curve by the time it hits the field, and why the officers holding that gear are right to be frustrated. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead ...
This year’s AUSA includes Outdoor Exhibits, in particular I’d like to direct your attention to the Ukrainian Defense Tech Pavilion which will house 17 Ukrainian companies who offer capabilities making a daily difference in their conflict with Russia. It’s just a short walk from ...
Two Liberty University students are challenging Virginia laws blocking their private handgun and AR-15 purchases. Boyer v. Katz invokes the Virginia Constitution and follows multiple court victories recognizing the gun rights of adults ages 18–20.