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Posted on November 20, 2024 (January 2, 2025) by Daniel Mitchell The world of firearms is complex, with various laws and regulations governing what you can and cannot own. One of the most important distinctions in U.S. firearm law is between NFA and Non-NFA firearms. Understanding these categories is crucial for both new and experienced gun owners to ensure compliance with federal law. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into what Non-NFA firearms are, how they differ from NFA firearms, and why this distinction matters. What is the NFA? The National Firearms Act (NFA), enacted in 1934, is one…
Adding weight to calisthenics takes your fitness to a new level by making the exercises more challenging. Once you have achieved a moderately high level of abilities with your body weight, the next option is to increase the weight and reduce the overall repetitions for a few months. This will help you recover from high-volume joint movements and allow for some strength and durability to be built into your programming.This is one such workout that we call Weight Vest Wednesday:This half-pyramid warm-up builds a steady progression from 1-10 reps in 10 sets, plus a total of 1,000 meters of jogging.…
Many gun owners take pride in growing their firearm collections, but at what point does collecting become excessive? How many guns are too many? This article explores the balance between being a protector vs. a collector, emphasizing that firearm ownership should prioritize skill development and practical use over sheer quantity. Instead of constantly buying new guns, optimizing your collection by upgrading optics, suppressors, and accessories can be more beneficial. A structured approach, like the Primary vs. Secondary Strategy, helps gun owners focus on essential firearms for training and defense while keeping the rest as collectibles or recreational pieces. Ultimately, true…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.Under the watchful gaze of security guards, dozens of people streamed through metal detectors to enter Temple Israel one evening this month for a town hall meeting on hate crimes and domestic terrorism.The cavernous synagogue outside of Detroit, one of several houses of worship along a suburban strip nicknamed “God Row,” was on high alert. Police cars formed a zigzag in the driveway. Only registered guests were admitted; no purses or backpacks were allowed. Attendees had been informed of…
Last month, Slovakia’s government announced a plan to cull 350 brown bears after an increase in bear attacks over the last decade. According to the BBC, they declared this week that the culled bear meat could be sold to the public, provided it meets the required legal and hygienic standards.These decisions come on the heels of years of brutal bear attacks. The country reported a total of 54 bear attacks from 2000 to 2020, with the average number of attacks rising to about 10 per year. Just last week, a woman was attacked in a forest about six miles away…
For someone like me, who has been competing in USPSA and other practical shooting competitions since the mid-2000s, the idea of mounting a red dot sight on your pistol is nothing new. I was used to seeing red dots on the Open Division pistols from the very beginning of my time in that sport, and red dots actually pre-dated my involvement by almost twenty years. One of the first movers in the world of red-dots sights was Shield Sights of Great Britain, who pioneered the compact RMSc footprint. RMSc stands for “Reflex Micro Sight Compact,” and those initials should give…
Posted on February 4, 2025 (February 13, 2025) by Daniel Mitchell Choosing the right concealed carry gun can feel overwhelming. After all, this isn’t just another purchase—it’s a decision that directly impacts your safety, confidence, and peace of mind. Whether you’re a seasoned gun owner or new to carrying, finding the perfect firearm for concealed carry is a deeply personal journey, but one made easier with the right guidance. At Sporting Systems, we’re here to make that journey smoother. What to Look For in a Concealed Carry Gun When it comes to concealed carry, the “perfect gun” isn’t one size…
Legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns once called the Civil War “the most important event in American history,” because it’s “an unbelievable guide to who we are.” The Revolutionary War is important, but in a different way.”Once you have a country, there’s no event more important,” he clarified to Military.com. “But ‘The American Revolution’ is the story of how we got a country.”Burns, of course, has already covered the Civil War over the course of his career. He’s also made films about World War II and the Vietnam War, and explored World War I through his other works, such as “The…
Imagine a place where everyone uses metric, watches soccer, drives tiny cars, and measures temperature in Celsius….that’s Europe… and South America… and Canada. Well, and pretty much the entire rest of the world. Then there’s, us, America… the complete opposite. The question is “Why?”American uniqueness is more than just funny quirks, it’s a window into the American psyche. Whether it’s resisting the metric system, building our own rifles instead of adopting foreign ones, or spelling color without the ‘u,’ the U.S. has always done things a little differently. So why does America so often swim upstream while the rest of the world…
After Trump pulled aid to allied countries, AFRICOM asks for help deterring terrorism. U.S. Africa Command, which does everything from helping the Somalian military target strikes on al-Shabaab to sending Army civil affairs soldiers to build schools in Cameroon, is working out what their new role on the continent will look like as the U.S. halts aid that was meant to stabilize those countries and make it easier for them to defend themselves, Defense One’s Meghann Myers reported Thursday. “Some things that we used to do, we may not do anymore,” AFRICOM commander Marine Gen. Michael Langley, speaking from the 2025…