Author: Braxton Taylor
In mid-December, Col. Scott Cuomo, the commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Weapons Training Battalion, walked into a holiday party with senior service officials wearing an ugly Christmas sweater.Within minutes and amid the holiday jubilation, he was confronted by a problem — and subsequently a mission — that has been top of mind for officials across the Marine Corps and the broader Department of Defense, especially as the war in Ukraine continues to rage on: drones.”‘We are way behind where we need to be on everything to do with drones,'” he recalled being told at the holiday party. “‘How would…
A24’s new action thriller, “Warfare,” gives viewers exactly what its title promises: warfare.The film, based on director and retired Special Warfare Operator First Class Ray Mendoza’s real-world experience in the Iraq War, is a gritty, real-time combat action between Navy SEALs and Iraqi insurgents. In order to understand the movie, audiences don’t really need to know anything about the context of the battle or the Iraq War: Everything we need to know is happening on the screen. But some might leave the theater shocked by the intensity of the combat depicted and wonder what it was all about.”Warfare” takes place…
Bear Creek Arsenal is launching parkerized and 416R stainless steel complete upper assemblies and rifles chambered for 22 ARC. These new products provide increased performance and versatility for shooters in a variety of different disciplines. The new upper receivers and rifles have 20-inch barrels and are engineered to deliver both accuracy and durability. Available in either parkerized and 416R stainless steel finishes, these uppers and rifles are designed to meet the diverse needs of firearm enthusiasts. The parkerized finish offers superior corrosion resistance and a rugged, tactical look, while the stainless-steel option provides enhanced durability and a sleek, polished appearance.…
JK Armament recently launched an all-purpose .30-caliber suppressor, the new JK Armament 155 RPX .30 cal. It’s an all-purpose unit because, in addition to being suitable for most standard .30 caliber rifle cartridges up to .300 Winchester Magnum, the new JK Armament 155 RPX .30 cal can also work on 9mm/.35-caliber firearms such as .38 Spl, .357 Mag, 9mm, .338 ARC, .338 BLK and .350 Legend, thanks to an internal titanium baffle stack that is bored out to .36 caliber. To turn the JK Armament 155 RPX .30 cal into a true .35-caliber suppressor, all you need to do is…
Senior Defense Department leaders have less than two weeks to submit proposals to shrink and reorganize their commands, agencies, and departments, Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a Friday memo that also proffered early-retirement and deferred-resignation deals to eligible civilian employees.Titled “Initiating the Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative,” the memo orders senior Pentagon leaders, combatant commanders, and defense agency and DOD field activity directors to each submit a proposed “future-state organizational chart” to the Pentagon’s personnel undersecretary, according to a March 29 DOD press release. “A summary of all those charts—which should include functional areas and consolidated management hierarchies with positional…
Tired of standing still at the range? Ready to add movement to your practice? Mastering the fundamentals of movement is a cornerstone of practical shooting, and this drill offers a simple-yet-effective way to sharpen this essential skill. Every step you take with a firearm impacts your balance, body mechanics and ability to deliver accurate shots. Success often hinges on precision, balance and small, purposeful movements. The Square Drill reinforces these principles in a way that’s approachable for new shooters, yet rewarding for seasoned ones. Plus, it’s versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor ranges. This drill sharpens trigger discipline, enhances…
Many years ago, when I first became a gun owner and gunwriter, it occurred to me that having something near me that was easy to carry around and yet offered me a little more “oomph” than the pistol I used for concealed carry would be a good idea. Ideally, it should use the same ammunition my concealed-carry arm used and, if possible, the same magazines. Looking at the choices available at the time, my options for that kind of gun turned out to be the KelTec Sub2000 … and that was about it. Things change, and with the sunsetting of…
This week Cal talks about stealing state wildlife and getting noticed by Elon Musk. State legislation you need to know, and Executive order mineral withdrawal. Check out the new “Cal of the Wild” T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Week in Review Merch Read the full article here
Topics discussed: The military CV that goes on and on; the important work that Task Force Heroes does for the veteran and first responder community; showering in love and massaging the heart; knowing the rules of where you are; more Chetiquette; what makes a good street cop; being with them; recalling experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan; suicide rates; the importance of having healthy coping mechanisms in dealing with trauma; how the outdoors can help heal us; what’s our hope hooked to?; spiritual resiliency; and more. Read the full article here
“Handgun hunters seeking a short-barrel performance that goes the distance can always rely on Federal Power-Shok loads for the reliability and accuracy they need at an affordable price,” said Chris Laack, Federal Handgun Ammunition Product Manager. “This new Power-Shok load addresses the needs of any handgun hunter, offering a reliable hollow-point bullet for hunting with 10mm handguns, and is also offered at a price point to meet a specific budget.”This new hunting handgun load features clean-burning powders, reliable Federal primers, reloadable brass cases, and quality, accurate jacketed hollow-point bullets suited to a variety of big game. It is sold in…