Armed Marine Veteran Helps Stop Memorial Drive Shooter
A state trooper and an armed Marine veteran ended an active shooter on Cambridge's Memorial Drive in minutes. The tactical lesson is worth studying.
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San Diego Mosque Shooting: Lessons in Security and Skill
Three killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. What the attack — and the Center's security investments — tell us about preparation and the limits of skill.
The Avoidance Mindset: Why the Best Self-Defense Story Is One Where Nothing Happens
An avoidance mindset is the first and most powerful layer of self-defense. See how a trained citizen used it at a gas station — and how to build the same instinct.
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...
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...
“Match Fire with Fire”: Delaware Bill Proposes Armed Staff in Private Schools
Delaware State Senator Eric Buckson has introduced Senate Bill 304, also known as the "Safe Schools Sentry Act," which would allow private schools to authorize trained employees to carry firearms on campus. The bill, assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 6, 2026, aims to provide small...
Post-Bruen Gun Rights Cases Put Public Carry, NFA Rules & AR-15 Bans in Focus
The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term and related lower-court litigation could define the next phase of post-Bruen Second Amendment law, from public carry and prohibited-person restrictions to AR-15 bans and the future of NFA registration.
What Happens When I Call 911?
As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prep...
Military Bases Are No Longer Gun Free Zones. Here’s What Changed.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a memo ending gun-free zone policy on U.S. military bases, allowing off-duty service members to carry privately owned firearms for self-defense. Here's what it means.
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...