It was 80 years ago this month that the Second World War came to an end. Following the use of two atomic bombs by the United States over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Empire of Japan surrendered. The 2023 film Oppenheimer chronicled the great effort and expense that the United States
American gun laws are a bucket of snakes. We committed gun nerds live amidst a veritable minefield of labyrinthine regulations all designed to make it more difficult to exercise our quirky little hobby. Folks like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer often can’t reliably tell the difference between someone who produces
In an unprecedented collaboration, Wilson Combat has partnered with two distinguished Navy Veterans, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, the acclaimed authors behind the #1 bestselling “Tier One” series, including “Sons Of Valor” and “The Shepherds,” as well as the enduring “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” saga. Drawing upon the vision of
If you’ve been duct-taping your laser range finder to your scope, it’s time to leave the janky field fixes behind. Reptilia—masters of mount wizardry—just dropped the 35mm ROF-Diving Board, and it’s here to give your optics setup the upgrade it didn’t know it needed. 35mm ROF-Diving Board Mount Designed for
Backpacks get all the attention. Everywhere you turn, there’s a backpack that offers everything you need to get you through your adventure. However, a backpack is not the only way to go. Versatile chest-carry packs can be a viable alternative in some situations. These front-and-center carry-all’s allow quick access, visual
Springfield Armory is well-known for its wide variety of guns. However, one niche that they really excel in is 1911s. Of all the models that they offer, one of my favorites has been the Operator. It is an exceptionally well-built 1911 designed for serious use. With this respect for the
The scout rifle is a rifle configuration loved by some and ridiculed by others. Where did it come from, what is it and why? It was the vision of the famous Jeff Cooper, founder of the American Pistol Institute which later morphed into Gunsite–the premier firearms training facility at the
I train with a group of fellow instructors, including my wife. When planning out classes for the year, we decided to add a class focused on the AK platform. We wanted more hands-on experiences with things other than 5.56mm AR-15s. After shopping around, we chose IWI’s (Israel Weapon Industries) Galil
Shooters and hunters love to argue about cartridges. I suspect this began when two cavemen first squabbled over which rock had superior ballistic properties. Today, judging by all the jabs and memes on social media, you might conclude that rifle shooters occupy two camps: traditionalists and modernists. Old Versus New
