Author: Braxton Taylor

<![CDATA[A month into a Defense Department hiring freeze meant to shrink the civilian workforce, some employees who had been preparing to move into new positions are still living out of hotel rooms, with their personal belongings long since shipped overseas. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has, on paper, allowed exemptions for some jobs, a lack of clarity on the process and a requirement that every approval go through his office has left people waiting weeks for answers. In at least one case, his office denied an exemption for someone whose permanent change-of-station move began on March 2, the day the…

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SABRE pepper spray is a very popular brand. But is it good? Carrying it in most places is practical, sensible, and legal (check pepper spray state laws below). Yes, SABRE pepper spray is very good. Also known as OC Spray, pepper spray is widely used worldwide as a non-lethal form of self-defense. All police departments use it. And for self-defense by the civilian population who choose to carry it. What happens when sprayed with Pepper Spray? Non-lethal effects may include inflammation, coughing, choking, and nausea. It will dilate the eyes, temporarily blinding them (without causing permanent damage).  Does Pepper Spray…

Smith & Wesson is releasing its M&P FPC now chambered in 10mm. The optics-ready FPC, or Folding Pistol Carbine, uses a blowback design and is equipped with three 15-round double-stack M&P M2.0 pistol magazines. It features an integrated recoil buffer system, an overall length of 30.6 inches and can fold to 16.5 inches long for easy storage. The horizontal folding mechanism of the FPC provides a locking latch to ensure secure transport and prevents interference with most top-mounted optics or accessories. Its 9/16×24 tpi threaded muzzle can be paired with the user’s preferred suppressor, while the in-stock magazine storage facilitates…

If you only have 20-30 minutes or less to get in a workout for the day, keep it simple with a few exercises done in as many sets as you can (AMSAYC). If it is a cardio day for you, try to do as much distance as possible within that time limitation. Either way, you can get an excellent workout quickly, whether you push for high intensity (high sets/distance) or moderate to low intensity, and pace yourself for the effort level you can achieve within that time limit.This is not a race, so focus on good exercise technique. Sometimes, people…

NSA and Cyber Command leader Gen. Timothy Haugh was fired Thursday night, seemingly in a White House effort to remove officials deemed not loyal enough to President Donald Trump.Haugh, who had served in the job for about a year, was fired alongside several deputies who were moved or dismissed, according to multiple reports.The firing was first reported by the Washington Post on Thursday night. The New York Times soon after reported it was recommended by far-right activist Laura Loomer, who, earlier in the day, met with the president to recommend a handful of staffers in the president’s National Security Council be terminated.…

Whether seated in a restaurant or some other public place, those in tune with ‘situational awareness’ will consider a set of criteria before settling upon a particular best, safest seat for one’s security. Why would anyone care about how to choose a so-called ‘safest’ seat? Answer: Being in a position that better enables your senses to monitor the surroundings will provide an additional layer of security around your person, allowing you to respond appropriately and more quickly if needed. With that said, here are some considerations while choosing the best place to sit in a restaurant or public place: Consider…

Shake-ups at NSA, NSCWho is in charge of the National Security Agency? It’s unclear after President Trump fired Gen. Timothy Haugh, NSA and Cyber Command chief, plus Haugh’s civilian deputy on Thursday night, according to the Washington Post, which cited White House sources. No reason or even official confirmation has been offered by the White House, although other newsrooms have since published similarly sourced reports.Trump also fired several other national-security officials on Thursday after an Oval Office meeting with right-wing activist Lara Loomer, who urged the dismissal of staffers she deemed insufficiently loyal to the president. “It was a remarkable spectacle: Ms.…

In the modern battlespace, where milliseconds separate precision from catastrophe, laser-guided weapon systems stand as one of the most transformative innovations in tactical engagement. These systems are more than feats of engineering; they represent a profound shift in the philosophy of warfare, one that replaces blunt force with exactitude, replacing chance with certainty. They blur the line between man and machine, forging a union between human intent and mechanical execution. Forward observers or JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controllers) on the ground are tasked with identifying high-value or time-sensitive targets. Using precision devices and advanced target designators, they illuminate their target…

Today on Rifle Roundup, it’s something that harkens back to the past, a retro-styled Stag Arms AR-15 with a Trijicon prism optic, and some that’s new, namely the 3-D cardboard targets from Target Nation. Stag 15 M4 Rifle: MSRP $1,099.99 It’s hard to imagine that in today’s world of highly adaptable AR-15s, there was a time when people bought an AR-15 and then added nothing to it. No M-Lok fore-ends on which to attach a light, laser or tactical aquarium bubbler. No 55-position adjustable stocks with adjustments for an operator’s beard length. It was just a gun. No more, no…