Editor’s Note: This is a first look at the new Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Comp 9mm pistol. The author, Jeremy Tremp, received a loaner pistol from Springfield Armory ahead of the launch for this article. At this point, I’ve spent a lot of time with the Springfield Armory Echelon. Betwe...
Maine has added Arkansas, Indiana, South Dakota and Tennessee back to its permit reciprocity list. State Police never answered my question. Read the original story: Maine Quietly Adds Arkansas, Indiana, South Dakota and Tennessee Back to Its Permit Reciprocity List After State Police Promised to ...
Ames' CyRide Transit Board dropped its bus firearms ban Nov. 5, weeks after an Iowa State student with a carry permit sued the city. Read the original story: 23 Days After an Iowa State Student Sued, Ames Drops Its CyRide Bus Gun Ban and Tells Drivers Carrying Is Not a Threat
Surely a highlight of a long, frenetic, and eclectic career in an out of uniform was the work I did on HBO’s “Band of Brothers.” That epic miniseries is passing a milestone 25th Anniversary this year, causing me to review how we managed to capture lightning in a bottle and turn it into the ...
New Crime Prevention Research Center findings show armed citizens stopped 37% of identified active shooter attacks between 2014 and 2025, dramatically exceeding the rate reflected in FBI reports. The research raises questions about federal reporting and the role of lawful carry in stopping violen...
An Iowa State student with a carry permit is suing Ames, saying its CyRide bus firearms ban violates state firearms law. Read the original story: Iowa State Student With Carry Permit Sues Ames Over CyRide Bus Gun Ban, Seeks Up to $25,000
Have you had the calling to change up your service by becoming a Chaplain but weren’t sure how to proceed? Well, the new Office of Religious Affairs has a new initiative to help you on your journey. Like other professional development programs, this allows eligible troops to earn a graduate...
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) launched a new online course on emerging technologies and gray-zone threats to homeland security. The self-paced class, Irregular Warfare 120: The Future of Conflict, Irregular Warfare, and Homeland Defense, is open to defense practitioners, i...
Editor’s Note: In this article, Dr. Will Dabbs evaluates the Speed-Tac AR Bolt Carrier in his Springfield Armory SAINT rifle. Designed for .223/5.56 and 300 BLK chambered AR-15 rifles, this bolt carrier is specially designed to improve the seating of a full magazine on a closed bolt. The bo...