The Defensive 10/22 – Grandma’s Favorite

What if you had to defend your home with a Ruger 10/22? A rimfire rifle isn’t optimal. An AR, a PCC, a shotgun, and basically any handgun would be a better choice for most people. But what if you had to? What if you didn’t have the upper-body strength for a proper centerfire rifle or […...

By Travis Pike •

Silencer Saturday #457: PTR Vent 1 - First Look

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we are taking a first look at a new silencer for review: the PTR Vent 1 . The silencer made quite a splas...

By Daniel Y •

LAPG Zombie Ceramic Tactical Tiki Mug

We might have missed this for Halloween, but zombies are fun all year round. The Zombie Tactical Tiki Mug will hold 23 oz of your favorite beverage. Because it’s ceramic stone ware, it’s dishwasher and microwave safe. Get yours at lapolicegear.com/lapg-zombie-tiki-mug.

By Eric G •

How Tank Armor Really Works

There is a comfortable lie sold by war movies and video games that a tank survives incoming fire simply by being an absurdly thick wall of solid steel. You take a hit, the hull rings like a church bell, sparks fly into the dirt, and the crew rolls forward without spilling their coffee. Anyone who...

By Mason Berryman •

The Werks Traveler 2.0 Backpack Fuses Class with Durability

You may have a half a dozen backpacks, so why get another? The answer is simple. Odds are you don’t have one like the Werks Traveler 2.0 Deluxe Backpack. This hands-free carrier is the perfect crosstown or business meeting pack. It offers highly diverse interior storage space and surprisingly t...

By Michael D'Angona •

NPE Carry – Non-Permissive Environments

Let’s talk about Non-Permissive Environments, aka NPEs. An NPE is any area where carrying a firearm is a no-go. There are two types of Non-Permissive Environments. We have hard and soft NPEs. Hard NPEs are areas where it is illegal to carry a firearm. Soft NPEs are areas where it’s not il...

By Travis Pike •

Army Research Leads to First 3D-Printed Heavy-Fuel Engine

ADELPHI, Md. — Years of Army scientific research culminated in the successful flight demonstration of a 3D-printed heavy-fuel rotary-engine series-hybrid system, advancing power and propulsion science for future tactical unmanned aircraft systems. Researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilitie...

By Eric G •

K9 Handler Gear Considerations

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is K9 patrol equipment: the gear that keeps both the handler and the dog alive and working across a career, not a demo. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going ever...

By Tom R •
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