Author: Braxton Taylor
Federal Ammunition leads the categories of most frequently purchased rifle, handgun and shotgun ammunition according to the Southwick Associates’ 2024 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study.” Southwick’s yearly survey compiles feedback from thousands of hunters and recreational shooters. “The fact that Federal Ammunition leads in three main categories of ammunition for most purchased ammo is a testament to the demanding work everyone at Federal puts into creating the highest quality products,” said Jason Nash, Federal’s vice president of marketing. “This year’s survey showed Federal as the most purchased rifle, handgun and shotshell ammo. This is truly…
Mesa Tactical, a company known for its many shotgun-related accessories, has recently added a new optics mount that fits atop Benelli M4-pattern shotgun receivers and accommodates the popular Aimpoint Acro optics-mounting footprint. The Mesa Tactical Aimpoint Acro Mount is designed to replace the existing factory-installed Benelli M-4 Picatinny rail and be installed over the same drilled and tapped holes, The mount is also intended to provide the correct amount of height in order to make any Acro-pattern optic co-witness with the Benelli M4 Tactical’s ghost-ring sights. Mesa Tactical Acro Mount Features: Optics mount with Aimpoint Acro footprint Absolute co-witness with…
One minute, you’re cruising along in life, and the next, an unexpected event — a car accident, a house fire, an illness — can derail your plans and finances. While no one likes to think about worst-case scenarios, a solid protection plan ensures that you, your loved ones and your possessions are covered, no matter what life throws your way. That’s where insurance comes in.Insurance is about more than just meeting legal requirements — it’s about ensuring that when life throws a curveball, you and your family can recover without financial ruin. Military families, in particular, have unique needs and…
The Trump administration wants to turn a long stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border into an Army base in an extraordinary move that’s likely to be challenged in court, U.S. officials told the Associated Press on Monday, three days after the White House released a memo entitled, “Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions.” In that memo, President Trump said he wanted this border-militarization plan to be implemented within 45 days. If it sounds familiar, the Washington Post reported last month White House officials were considering these actions in order to “empower active-duty U.S. troops…
Springfield Armory is launching the new Kuna 9mm pistol. Developed in partnership with HS Produkt, the roller-delayed Kuna is a personal defense weapon (PDW) with a small profile for quick handling. This distinctively engineered pistol is named after the European Pine Marten, known in Croatia as the Kuna. A formidable hunter, the Kuna holds the distinction of being the country’s national animal as well as lending its name to military units. At the heart of the Kuna lies a roller-delayed operating system for durability and reliability. Employing a roller to temporarily lock the bolt into battery, the Kuna eliminates the…
The once underrated .32 H&R Mag. cartridge has been reappearing in a few small-framed revolvers, and Ruger recently brought one very nice option to the market this year, the Lipsey’s exclusive Ruger LCR .32 H&R Mag. carry revolver. The .32 H&R Mag. Cartridge The .32 H&R Mag. cartridge was developed in 1984 as a joint effort between Harrington & Richardson and Federal. The objective was to create a more powerful cartridge than a .38 Spl, but with less recoil. In the Ruger LCR .32 H&R Magnum, there is an over 30 percent reduction in recoil compared to the .38 Spl. …
The Defense Department is moving early to give industry a first glimpse at how it will conduct the recompete of one of its main contract vehicles for broad technology research-and-development services.A total of 44 companies hold prime positions on the potential $48 billion vehicle called IAC-MAC, which opened for business in 2018 to help DOD components and other federal agencies acquire customized technical and analytical support.DOD’s Wednesday release of a sources sought notice marks the department’s first step in forming the appropriate acquisition strategy for the follow-on contract.The department is asking for feedback on whether it should structure the recompete…
This week Reid and Dan host ACM and CMA winning artist, Jon Pardi, out in God’s Country. Jon dives in on growing up in Northern California and what the outdoors looked like for him there. He shares why bow-hunting is not his preference and why he thinks the state of California gets a bad wrap, when it’s actually one of the most beautiful places in the country. The guys dive in on how touring artists are not making near the money you think they are and Jon shares the importance of supporting songwriters in Nashville. The episode ends with a…
Do you want to know the weirdest thing employers want from veteran job seekers? A value proposition. They ask job seekers about it as if preparing a value proposition was like running around in clean underpants — something everyone knows how to do.For job-seeking veterans, military spouses and transitioning military members, the value proposition is not so simple. This is really for two reasons:None of us knows what a value proposition is; andNone of us knows how to put one together.That’s where I come in. I’m the transition master coach for the 26,000 users of Military.com’s Veteran Employment Project. I’ve…
Beneficiaries who live within 100 miles of a military hospital or clinic but at least 30 minutes away by car no longer need to request a waiver to stay with Tricare Prime, the Defense Department’s managed-care health program.Under the next-generation Tricare contracts that went into effect Jan. 1, patients who move to a location outside that access standard for primary care can choose to receive care at the DoD facility or, if they already receive care there, keep their primary care manager without seeking a waiver.According to the Defense Health Agency, beneficiaries who meet the criteria will receive a letter…