Author: Braxton Taylor
The 50 Action Express (50 AE), developed in 1988 by Evan Whildin of Action Arms Ltd., was designed to provide extreme stopping power in a semi-automatic handgun. It is most famously chambered in the Desert Eagle, an iconic and powerful firearm that has made its mark in both real-world applications and pop culture. With muzzle energy ranging from 1,400 to 1,800 ft-lb, the 50 AE is a powerful round for hunting and backcountry protection, though its heavy recoil and high ammunition cost make it less practical for everyday self-defense. Despite these limitations, the 50 AE remains a favorite among gun…
Navigating the maze of concealed carry laws can be challenging—even for experienced gun owners. One of the most critical aspects of responsible concealed carry is understanding reciprocity, which involves the recognition of permits between different states. At AmmoSquared.com, we’re committed to helping you stay informed and compliant with current gun laws, no matter where you travel. In this guide, we’ll break down what reciprocity is, how it works, and why using a concealed carry reciprocity map is essential for every permit holder.What Is Reciprocity in Concealed Carry?Reciprocity in the context of concealed carry refers to agreements between states that allow…
The 2nd Amendment isn’t just filler in the Constitution; it’s a safeguard against tyranny and a cornerstone of our freedom. Yet too many gun owners act like they have something to hide, afraid of being put “on a list” or judged for exercising their rights. Freedoms erode and die when good people aren’t willing to stand up for them. We can’t let that happen. We WON’T let that happen. America vs the WorldDuring the Cold War, the FN FAL earned the nickname “The Right Arm of the Free World.” It was adopted by more than 90 Western-aligned nations throughout the…
The Galco WalkAbout 3.0 holster is now available for the Glock G48 MOS pistol with or without a red-dot sight installed. As part of Galco’s Concealed Carry Lite line of holsters, the WalkAbout 3.0 offers all the benefits of the WalkAbout 2.0 and also work with most pistols with carry-style optical sights, creating a holster that has a combination of high performance, comfort and affordability. The WalkAbout 3.0’s open top allows for a fast draw, while the reinforced mouth allows a smooth and easy return of the gun to the holster. The WalkAbout 3.0’s belt clips are adjustable for cant,…
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth shared war plans over an unclassified chat app, according to Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Goldberg was added, apparently accidentally, to a Signal group chat used by the defense secretary, Vice President JD Vance, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and more than a dozen other principals and staffers to discuss the March 15 renewal of U.S. airstrikes targeting the Houthi terrorist group in Yemen.The chat’s veracity was confirmed by National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes. “This appears to be an authentic message chain, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the…
Not seeing results in your efforts toward any health and fitness goal is frustrating, especially if you have been diligently working to lose weight, ace a fitness test, gain muscle or work toward any other health-related goal. Before you give up or change routines, ask yourself the following questions and assess how well you are managing each day:1. Am I Sleeping Enough/Well Enough?Sleep is our No. 1 recovery tool. If you miss out on good and consistent sleep, you could sabotage your results and not even know it. The article The Importance of Sleep to Workout Recovery covers the benefits…
EOTech has diversified into magnified scopes, micro red-dots, night-vision and thermal systems and on-gun laser devices. Additionally, in 2022, it added a manufacturing center that develops cutting-edge digital sensor systems. To support these programs and future growth, EOTech recently opened a new Tech Center in Orofino, ID. The state-of-the-art workspace will provide research and development, engineering design and sustainment, testing and prototype capabilities for the firm’s product categories. “We are thrilled to open our new Tech Center in Orofino, an area that will be the conduit between our headquarters in Michigan and our sensor factory in California,” said Aaron Hampton,…
Springfield Armory is expanding the TRP family of pistols to include eight new models featuring not only the Agency Optic System (AOS), but the first time ever, 9mm variants. The TRP is designed and built for demanding 1911 enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from the Springfield Armory Professional 1911, TRP pistols undergo meticulous hand fitting for both form and function. Each pistol begins with a forged frame and slide for strength and durability. For enhanced precision, each pair is hand-selected for slide-to-frame fit and numbered to marry them with their matching components throughout the build process. All barrels are match-grade and made…
The lever-action rifle occupies a special place in today’s firearm market. It has been selectively modernized in many ways, and yet still retains its classical integrity. We’re going to take a look at the spectrum of lever guns as we know them today. This tour will take you from the Wild West mindset to a shoothouse paradigm, and beyond. The lever-action rifle has been a fixture in the U.S. since the mid-1800s. Held in the hands of both soldiers and civilians, the lever gun brought yet another crucial step to firearms evolution. In 1860, Henry brought the practical lever-action repeating…
AUSTIN, Texas—A drone without a GPS signal is virtually useless, drifting listlessly with the wind until connection is re-established or it crashes. But a geospatial intelligence company has developed software to overcome that problem, using 3D mapping to create what they say is jam-resistant navigation. Peter Wilczynski, Maxar’s chief product officer, showed Defense One a demo of how the company generated a “global 3D map” from “basically taking our satellite images and putting them together.” Maxar has been tinkering with the GPS-alternative customizable software suite, called Raptor, for the past year. The premise is to stitch together high-resolution satellite images of objects and…