Front Line Friday #7: Writing SOPs That Actually Stick
The policy looked fine in the meeting. It stopped working by Thursday night.
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The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns
The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
New Jersey Scrambles to Save AR-15, Magazine Bans After Benson Ruling
New Jersey is scrambling to defend its AR-15 and magazine bans after the Benson ruling struck down D.C.’s ban on magazines over 10 rounds, putting more pressure on similar laws.
How SBRs and SBSs Got Trapped in the NFA’s 1934 Gun Control Scheme
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
Why I Want My Gun to Fail
Editor’s Note: This article is not intended as training advice, but is merely the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of The Armory Life. Please seek qualified training and ensure proper safety protocols are followed when conducting any drills.  On a bri...
National Firearms Act 2026 Update: What FFLs Need To Know About Tax Stamps, Lawsuits, And ATF Reform
The NFA landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026. The $200 tax stamp is gone for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but registration remains - and a wave of constitutional lawsuits now challenges whether that registration can survive without the tax. Here is what every FFL needs to know.
Review: Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x Scope
The Leupold Mark 4 has easily been one of the most prolific military and law enforcement scopes available. While the flagship Mark 5HD scopes superseded that family, for years, professionals and serious shooters like myself asked when it would come back. Thankfully, it did as the new Leupold Mark...
When Pistols Are Like Pickles
In order to load, unload and verify the condition of your Springfield Hellcat (or any other semi-automatic handgun), you have to be able to rack the slide. But what about those who aren’t strong enough to do that? Isn’t it impossible if your hands are too weak? I’m going to throw out a bit ...
Arado Ar 234 Blitz: Germany’s Jet-Powered Bomber
Despite around-the-clock bombing by British and American heavy bombers, the Germans during World War II produced an ever-increasing volume of advanced military materiel right up until the end of the war. Even though they had terribly limited resources and were being squeezed on all sides, they st...
Review: CORD Pandora PB-3 Red Dot
In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want somet...