Author: Braxton Taylor
You need to fix alarming mission-capability rates and rising sustainment costs for the Air Force’s F-35A fighter jet, senators told the service’s chief-of-staff nominee on Thursday.“The F-35 remains the most advanced fighter in the world, but too many of them are sitting idle on ramps. The readiness rates of our aircraft continue to fall short of Pentagon goals. This is known on this side of the ocean and around the world,” Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, said during Thursday’s hearing. “The Air Force cannot protect power if its most advanced fighter cannot get off the…
Earlier this year, at Range Ready, the home of the Gun Talk folks, we attended Lever Fest 2025. This was a celebration of the uniquely American lever-action rifle, we had a chance to run a number of lever-action rifles from several different companies through a series of competitions and other testing. One of the brands is the iconic Marlin lever-action rifle, with the Model 336 a staple in the lever-action world. In addition to the famous “thirty-thirty,” Marlin offers five different series of rifles: SBL, Dark, Classic, Trapper and Guide Gun. The SBL series offers stainless-steel models in classic lever-action…
It is wise to practice taking military fitness tests, long before the real ones count toward your record or your chances of getting accepted into special programs. Otherwise, you are just guessing. Here is this week’s question:Hi, Stew,I was wondering if you had any advice on how to get a faster 3-mile run? I am trying to get sub-20 minutes. Also, do you have any advice for after taking a PFT and doing as well as you usually do? Thanks,JimJim, after assessing yourself by doing a trial run of the events on a physical fitness test, the moment of truth occurs. You…
Falco Holsters is launching the new A912 Kydex IWB Holster and its light-bearing counterpart, the A912 L. Both holsters were developed in collaboration with the 3 of 7 Project. This partnership merges Falco’s tradition of handcrafted holster making with the 3 of 7 Project’s background in Navy SEAL and SWAT operations, resulting in two concealed-carry holsters that are built on field-tested knowledge and uncompromising quality. The 3 of 7 Project was founded with a mission to master, nourish and maintain body, soul and spirit through training that challenges individuals to grow in every aspect and become the most complete version…
Firearm sales for the month of September were up 2 percent according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) monthly estimate, which is based on adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) volume. The figure is a widely accepted barometer of industry health. Total sales, according to NSSF, came in at 1,179,424. That figure reflects an increase of two percent compared to September 2024, when the number was roughly 1,156,223. Despite the increase in firearm sales, the total NICS volume last month—including carry permit applications, renewals and other administrative use of the system—came in at 1,858,763. That is a 10.3-percent…
On this week’s episode, Mark Kenyon and Jake Hofer break down how to pick the right ‘trap’ location and design a setup that consistently puts mature bucks in archery range. From natural terrain funnels like creek crossings, ridge systems, and ditch tops to man-made funnels such as fence gaps, strategically placed trees, and two-track logging roads, they explain how to guide deer movement right where you want it. Presented by RAM and Can-Am Read the full article here
1. Designed to make handloading ammunition much more precise and repeatable than conventional offerings, the Lyman Gen 6 Compact Touch Screen Powder System dispenses all types of smokeless powder at 2 grains per second while being accurate to .1 grain. Convenient features include a 3-minute warm-up, anti-drift/static technology and electronic shielding to resist interference from other electronic devices like smartphones. There is also a handy auto-repeat function that drops a precise charge each time the pan is reset. MSRP: $319.95; lymanproducts.com 2. Also available in numerous rifle and handgun calibers, Hornady .223 Remington Brass offers peace of mind for .223…
The Gnome arrowed the moose in late afternoon after days of stalking it through the rugged mountain terrain. It hadn’t been an easy hunt, but after one glimpse, he couldn’t get the idea of those paddles adorning his hut out of his mind. And the size of the hindquarters on the beast assured him that the effort would be well worth it.He knew he’d have to make quick work of gutting and quartering the meat, and quickly got to it. As the golden light of the sunset faded into darkness, he lit a fire to facilitate his knife work and…
A suspect has been arrested for murdering two teenagers who were camping in Arizona in May of this year.Thomas Henry Brown, 31, is being held on a $2 million cash bond for two counts of first-degree murder after authorities say he shot and killed Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, on May 26, 2025. The murders took place at a campsite on Mt. Ord, which is part of Arizona’s Tonto National Forest.The murders shocked local residents as the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) struggled for months to detain a suspect. But according to a report from that office obtained…
00:00:00 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast. This week on the show, I’m joined by Mark Drury, or a masterclass on all things related to wind and its impact on hunting mature bucks. All right, welcome back to the Wired Hunt podcast, brought to you by First Light and their Camo for Conservation Initiative. Today we have an absolute gem of an episode. I’m joined by the one and only the mad Scientist himself, Mark Drury. Some of our very best episodes of this podcast ever over the long history of this show have been with Mark…