Author: Braxton Taylor

After President Trump’s high-level meeting at the White House last week with President Zelenskyy and several European leaders, attention has turned to what security guarantees for Ukraine might look like if a peace deal is reached. Ukraine remains understandably wary of assurances that sound strong on paper but prove meaningless in practice. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum—under which Ukraine gave up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal in exchange for promises later violated by Russia in 2014—remains a cautionary tale.The most effective way to guarantee Ukraine’s long-term security is NATO membership. But in the short term, President Trump has repeatedly stated that…

Most deer hunters aren’t living the dream of unlimited time in the woods. Tony Peterson recently pointed out in an earlier article how easy it can be to fall into the “must be nice” crowd. The reality for almost all deer hunters is a full-time job, kids, and obligations that thin our time in the field. Everyday life makes us weekend warriors with hunts squeezed into short vacations and a random day here or there.The simpler question is, if you’re that hunter, how can you find deer and find them fast with limited time?Choose High-Odds Hunting LocationsTo find a high-odds…

New from SIG Sauer is the Tango-MSR Compact LPVO (low power variable optic) line of rifle scopes, designed to deliver high levels of optical performance in a streamlined size. At only 8.4 inches long and 14.5 ounces in weight, these new scopes are well-suited to today’s modern sporting rifles. The line consists of two scopes, one with 6X magnification and one with 8X magnification. Built using a sleek, lightweight form, the reimagined Tango-MSR Compact is a streamlined LPVO that’s ready to run right out of the box. Featuring a factory-installed and pre-leveled Alpha-MSR mount, the Tango-MSR Compact is perfect for…

Texas-based Gritr Gear has just unveiled its new Pistol Pod. The Gritr Gear Pistol Pod holds up to four different handguns in a clamshell style case manufactured from EVA foam and rip stop fabric. This transportation case offers handgun shooters an organized way to transport their pistols from their safes to the shooting range. In addition to holding handguns, the new Gritr Gear Pistol Pod is designed to safely hold important shooting gear such as safety glasses and hearing protection. The GRITR Gear Pistol Pod also has a detachable magazine caddy with six different pouches that lets shooters organize their…

Whether it’s an interview for a new job or a promotion at your current company, the person interviewing you is a vital (and often overlooked) part of the process. Many interviewees focus so much on tactics, preparing for questions and highlighting their skills that they forget to learn about the person doing the evaluation.Understanding the Role of the InterviewerBefore any interview, try to understand the role and goals of the interviewer.Interviewers differ by the phase of the hiring process you’re in. You may first speak to an external recruiter who is determining your skill fit and aptitude for a role.…

Developing: As many as 1,700 National Guardsmen from 19 states are expected to mobilize for President Trump’s immigration crackdown, Fox reported this weekend, citing defense and White House officials. Guard units are expected from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming. Their assistance with Homeland Security officials is currently expected to run through mid-November. The soldiers are expected to assist with “personal data collection, fingerprinting, DNA swabbing and photographing of personnel in ICE custody,” an official told Fox. The president is threatening to widen his military deployments…

Whatever branch of service you’re in, you probably have a senior enlisted leader (SEL), be that a first sergeant, a chief or a gunny. That SEL was probably born in the 1980s or later, meaning that even though they’re old and cranky, they likely grew up with video games. They were just a kid with good knees and a controller in their hands when Tetris, Pokémon and Mario Kart were young.If you’re looking for common ground with your SEL, you might try playing the games they’re nostalgic for, if that’s something you want. Here are 12 games to shake the dust…

If you’ve spent enough time around gun ranges, you’ve seen the guy who shows up at the range with no plan. I’ve even been that guy in my youth.  He dumps a couple boxes of ammo into random targets, maybe tries a few long shots, empties a magazine at five yards and then leaves. He burned through good ammo and range time and probably had fun focusing on what he is good at, but if you asked him whether he’s better now than when he walked in, he couldn’t honestly tell you. A couple of years ago, I wrote about…

Air Force Global Strike Command has completed its inspection of Sig Sauer M18 handguns following the death of an airman last month and will resume using the highly scrutinized handgun.The inspection and pause was put in place following 21-year-old Airman Brayden Lovan’s death from a firearm discharge involving an M18, a military variant of Sig Sauer’s P320 firearm.Amid the inspections, Air Force officials announced earlier this month that a person had been arrested and is accused of suspicion of making a false official statement, obstruction of justice, and involuntary manslaughter.Read Next: Air Force Top Enlisted Leader Says Service Oath Isn’t…

The AR-15 has become America’s most popular rifle, and the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) program offers a new, accessible way for owners to put their rifles to use—safely, competitively and enjoyably. The ARC program blends marksmanship training with competition, aiming to appeal to both beginners and experienced shooters. Fun and AccessibleNRA ARC gives shooters a welcoming, structured environment to develop skills with their AR-15s. Whether someone is new to shooting or a seasoned competitor, ARC offers stages that range from simple to complex: “It’s really a game for everybody,” NRA Executive Director of General Operations Josh Savani said. “Whether…