Maintaining The AK Series Of Rifles: From The User To The Maintainer

First, before buying and using the weapon, visually inspect the rifle for damage to better assess its condition. Begin with an overall examination of the rifle. Inspect for obvious damage, corrosion, contamination, missing components, and other visible deficiencies. During this inspection, you al...

By Lynndon Schooler •

What’s in My EDC Bag: Everything I Carry, Pocket by Pocket

I just got back from my morning weighted walk and figured it was time to do something I haven’t done in a few years: dump out my everyday carry bag and go through it piece by piece. Before the links start: some of them are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying [&#82...

By Luke McCoy •

One Handgun Present for All Known Fatal Bear Attacks in North America

Handguns have a strong record in documented bear-defense encounters. Dean Weingarten’s review of 204 fatal bear attacks found just one case with a handgun present—and the victim could not reach it. The lesson for armed Americans: a defensive handgun needs to be accessible when danger arrives.

By Dean Weingarten •

Ayoob: The Guns of Cormac McCarthy

When I plucked the September-October issue of Smithsonian magazine out of my P.O. Box, the first article I turned to was “The Secret Life of Cormac McCarthy” by Richard Grant. As I skimmed it, a pull-quote leaped out at me: “He never left the house without a book. He never left the house wi...

By Massad Ayoob •

BlackPoint Tactical Duty Holsters See Widespread Adoption Across Agencies Worldwide

ALPHARETTA, G.A. – September 28, 2026 – BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear Products Group brand, is seeing widespread adoption of its duty holsters among law enforcement and military agencies around the globe. As agencies evaluate modern alternatives for their officers and operators, ...

By Eric G •

UF PRO Striker Challenge 2026 Brings Competitors from 16 Countries to Pokljuka

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (24 September 2026) On 12 September 2026, UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems, hosted the fourth edition of the Striker Challenge at Pokljuka, Slovenia. The event received 226 applications from 16 countries. Competitors faced a 15-kilometre alpine course with 19 military-inspired obs...

By Eric G •

U.S. Navy Seawolves Helicopter Attack Squadron HA(L)-3

In 1965, as the war in Vietnam continued to escalate, the U.S. Navy began joint operations in the south to stop the flow of supplies and interrupt communications to the Viet Cong via the Mekong Delta. The U.S. Navy began operating riverine forces throughout the Delta and launched Operation Game W...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •

Fudd Friday: Buy A Classic Surplus Rifle With A Twist

Despite the marketing success of the Winchester ‘73, the Springfield trapdoor rifle was more likely the rifle that really tamed the Wild West. The U.S. government equipped its cavalry and other troops with these robust, hard-hitting rifles. A repeater like Winchester or the competition sold...

By Zac K •
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