Author: Braxton Taylor

B&T USA is now offering its Phoenix family of pistols in the United States. This new product family is composed of two sub-variants, the Drake and Redback series. Because both the Phoenix Redback and Drake pistols are the spiritual descendants of the Swiss Sphinx pistol, all are based on the classic hammer-fired, metal framed CZ-75 pistol design. This means that the entirety of the B&T Phoenix family bears some visual resemblance to both the Swiss Sphinx and the classic CZ-75 profile, including the signature narrow slide that rides inside the frame. The B&T Drake and Redback pistols are all full-size…

US president sends military to occupy capital cityPresident Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police force and plans to deploy the National Guard in the nation’s capital. As crime in D.C. hits the lowest level in decades, Trump said he was declaring a public-safety emergency and taking control under Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, the president said at a Monday morning White House press conference. Attorney General Pam Bondi will take charge of the Metropolitan Police Department through a Drug Enforcement Administration head Terry Cole, he said. The DC National Guard has been mobilized…

It’s no secret I have a deep appreciation for modern AR-15-style rifles—but that wasn’t always the case. My relationship with this platform started more from obligation than enthusiasm. Over time, as proficiency grew through duty-related use, the rifle’s capabilities became more apparent and appreciated. Breaking down my personal-rifle setup wouldn’t offer much value unless the same needs applied, which is unlikely. Instead, let’s begin by defining the intended use of the rifle. With a clear understanding of purpose, it becomes easier to make informed decisions. To guide that process, consider three essential questions: How long? How far? How precise? My…

When folks begin to develop their personal-defense plans, I think one important subject that is often overlooked is the use of cover. For our purposes, cover is anything that will stop a bullet. In addition to the obvious safety value, moving yourself to cover can also disrupt the criminal’s attack plan and cause them to lose some of the advantage they might have had. And, the good news is that cover is all around us, wherever we might be: Trees, cars, brick walls, that large neighborhood mailbox; the list is huge. Then there are all of the available cover opportunities…

00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calahan. Here’s cap in what may be the most badass thing any Canadian has done since the invention of thed havevel In Beaver. A British Columbia man fought off of cougar last week by punching it in the face. And no, this story does not come from Whistler or any of the other fun BC ski areas. The BC Conservation Officer Service said in a Facebook post that the man was working in the Lake Kathleen area in the…

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Staff at the State Department’s Office of Countering Violent Extremism and Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, which led U.S. anti-violent extremism efforts, were laid off, the units shuttered, on July 11.This dismantling of the country’s terrorism- and extremism-prevention programs began in February. That’s when staff of USAID’s Bureau of Conflict Prevention and Stabilization were put on leave. In March, the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships at the Department of Homeland Security, which worked during the Biden administration to prevent terrorism with a staff of about 80 employees, laid off about 30% of its staff. Additional cuts to the center’s staff were made in June. And on July 11, the countering…

Mission First Tactical recently unveiled the latest member of its Guardian holster series, the new Mission First Tactical Guardian OWB Modular Hole Pattern Light Bearing Holster. This new holster is designed to standard 9mm Glock pistols wit four-inch barrels, including the Glock G19 and Glock G45, as well as the Ruger RXM. The Mission First Tactical Guardian OWB Modular Hole Pattern Light Bearing Holster relies on a powerful rare-earth neodymium management as its primary means of retention. Even though this is a light-bearing holster, this outside-the-waistband belt holster does not “grab” the attached tactical light’s body as some light-bearing holsters…

For us, “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering said skill. The  overall goal with good drill practice is to maximize one’s improvement while minimizing overall effort. Success equals consistencyover time. Recoil control is frequently discussed, but it is often not thoroughly explained. Its importance can be distilled into two key aspects: faster shot-to-shot recovery and improved accuracy. Excessive recoil increases the time required to reacquire the sights, which can lead to rushed, imprecise shots or outright misses. Additionally, effective recoil control enhances accuracy in more subtle ways—when sight movement…

High Speed Gear (HSG) is known for making duty-grade tactical gear and nylon equipment and is now coming out with the Gen 2 Taco product line and Gen 2 Operator Belt in two new color options: Silver Tan and Spruce Green. These new additions were developed in direct response to requests from law enforcement agencies seeking mission-specific color variants to better meet uniform and operational needs. The Gen 2 Taco line builds upon the performance of the original Taco series, known for its versatility, durability and ability to securely hold a wide range of magazines and tools. Now, with the…