Author: Braxton Taylor
Last month, Slovakia’s government announced a plan to cull 350 brown bears after an increase in bear attacks over the last decade. According to the BBC, they declared this week that the culled bear meat could be sold to the public, provided it meets the required legal and hygienic standards.These decisions come on the heels of years of brutal bear attacks. The country reported a total of 54 bear attacks from 2000 to 2020, with the average number of attacks rising to about 10 per year. Just last week, a woman was attacked in a forest about six miles away…
For someone like me, who has been competing in USPSA and other practical shooting competitions since the mid-2000s, the idea of mounting a red dot sight on your pistol is nothing new. I was used to seeing red dots on the Open Division pistols from the very beginning of my time in that sport, and red dots actually pre-dated my involvement by almost twenty years. One of the first movers in the world of red-dots sights was Shield Sights of Great Britain, who pioneered the compact RMSc footprint. RMSc stands for “Reflex Micro Sight Compact,” and those initials should give…
Posted on February 4, 2025 (February 13, 2025) by Daniel Mitchell Choosing the right concealed carry gun can feel overwhelming. After all, this isn’t just another purchase—it’s a decision that directly impacts your safety, confidence, and peace of mind. Whether you’re a seasoned gun owner or new to carrying, finding the perfect firearm for concealed carry is a deeply personal journey, but one made easier with the right guidance. At Sporting Systems, we’re here to make that journey smoother. What to Look For in a Concealed Carry Gun When it comes to concealed carry, the “perfect gun” isn’t one size…
Legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns once called the Civil War “the most important event in American history,” because it’s “an unbelievable guide to who we are.” The Revolutionary War is important, but in a different way.”Once you have a country, there’s no event more important,” he clarified to Military.com. “But ‘The American Revolution’ is the story of how we got a country.”Burns, of course, has already covered the Civil War over the course of his career. He’s also made films about World War II and the Vietnam War, and explored World War I through his other works, such as “The…
Imagine a place where everyone uses metric, watches soccer, drives tiny cars, and measures temperature in Celsius….that’s Europe… and South America… and Canada. Well, and pretty much the entire rest of the world. Then there’s, us, America… the complete opposite. The question is “Why?”American uniqueness is more than just funny quirks, it’s a window into the American psyche. Whether it’s resisting the metric system, building our own rifles instead of adopting foreign ones, or spelling color without the ‘u,’ the U.S. has always done things a little differently. So why does America so often swim upstream while the rest of the world…
After Trump pulled aid to allied countries, AFRICOM asks for help deterring terrorism. U.S. Africa Command, which does everything from helping the Somalian military target strikes on al-Shabaab to sending Army civil affairs soldiers to build schools in Cameroon, is working out what their new role on the continent will look like as the U.S. halts aid that was meant to stabilize those countries and make it easier for them to defend themselves, Defense One’s Meghann Myers reported Thursday. “Some things that we used to do, we may not do anymore,” AFRICOM commander Marine Gen. Michael Langley, speaking from the 2025…
Just a few hours before the U.S. House passed President Trump’s “big, beautiful budget bill,” Republican leadership added an amendment to the package that would remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act.Doing so would eliminate the $200 tax on suppressors as well as the onerous approval process that requires would-be buyers to submit a photo, fingerprints, and additional forms to the ATF. If the Senate retains that provision and President Trump signs the bill, suppressors could be purchased off-the-shelf with the same instant background check process used to purchase a firearm.Gun control groups have mobilized to kill the amendment by…
The Safariland Group has now expanded its popular Safariland 6000 series tactical duty holsters to fit Staccato’s new HD handgun models. At launch, these new Safariland holsters are available for 4-inch-barrel models. Safariland’s 6000 Series consists of externally worn tactical duty holsters that include Safariland’s ALS and SLS retention systems. The external shell on this holster is manufactured from thermo-molded plastic and wrapped in a durable nylon cordura material. End users can buy these holsters in black, OD green, flat dark earth, multicam and black multicam. Occasionally, special editions like US Desert “Chocolate Chip” or US M81 Woodland patterns are…
Posted on May 7, 2025 (May 30, 2025) by Daniel Mitchell Owning a firearm comes with a truckload of responsibility—safety, legality, and common sense all rolled into one. And a huge part of that? Keeping your gun secure. Gun locks are a fundamental piece of responsible firearm ownership. Whether you’ve got kids in the house, roommates, or just a healthy respect for what a firearm can do, using a gun lock is one of the simplest ways to prevent accidents and unauthorized access. So, let’s break it down. What Is a Gun Lock? A gun lock is any device designed…
Michelle Lang believes she’s leading the only organization whose sole focus is supporting veterans living in rural America. If anyone out there knows of another group or individual who is actively supporting rural veterans, she wants to hear from you, but she’s never found another.“I’m from a rural community in Pennsylvania. Living at different bases, we always had access to a ton of resources,” Lang told Military.com. “It was a no-brainer where you needed to go to ask questions, but when you get back home to Small Town, USA, you don’t know the first person to ask for questions or…