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...
Dead Air Silencers is here in Houston for NRAAM 2026 with a new titanium suppressor, the Nomad Ti OTB. Continuing to build upon the proven Nomad Ti line of suppressors, the OTB minimizes overall length with an over-the-barrel design. Perfect for reducing the length of a suppressed hunting rifle, ...
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a 1940 Colt Official Police shipped to the government of Iceland on March 21, 1940 as part of an 80-revolver order through John Olafsson & Company in Reykjavik. The timing is significant – this was one year into WWII, one month befor...
Blacksburg, Virginia, April 17th 2026 – Delta Three Oscar, the tactical division of D3O, the global leader in advanced protection materials, and Craig International Ballistics (CIB), a leading manufacturer of high-performance ballistic systems, today jointly announce successful testing of f...
Back in 2006 I wrote in my introduction to the book “Battle Rattle” about the future of load carriage and my prediction that one day we would no longer sew fabric together but rather use either glue or welding to form our gear. Beecher Tactical has taken it in a different direction an...
Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) stops by the Henry booth at NRAAM 2026 to speak with George to talk about the newly released .45‑70 Bear’s Leg lever‑action pistol and what it means for the lineup. Today, we’ll talk about how the Bear’s Leg fits into Henry’s lever‑gu...
Today @BallisticAviation speaks with Chad from Murray State College in Oklahoma to talk about one of the most unique gunsmithing programs in the country. As one of the very few programs tied to a fully accredited college, Murray State allows students to pursue a career in firearms and gunsm...
Although the human eye is remarkable, it does have its limitations in seeing extended distances and clarity. Because of this, you’ll need some help from the Vanquish binoculars from Vortex. This compact binocular offers all the “just right” features you need from a casual viewing magnifier....
I was recently scrolling YouTube when I saw a video by Regular Guy Training LLC discussing Infinity Targets. He pointed out that Infinity Targets cost well over a hundred dollars, but you can make your own DIY version cheaply. It turns out that stable mats are essentially the same material as lon...