Author: Braxton Taylor

Beretta USA originally launched the all-steel-frame Beretta 92X Performance 9mm sporting pistol in 2019. That launch was significant because it offered Beretta 92 shooters a full-steel-frame option as a regular catalog item tather than a special-order or special-edition pistol with a special-edition price tag. Since then, Beretta kept offering other variations of the 92X Performance including the Defensive model for IDPA style competition and a standard optics-ready version with Beretta’s standard optic cut for 92 slides. Beretta recently launched another miniseries of 92X Performance pistols, this time a trio specifically optimized for USPSA/IPSC Carry Optics divisions. This new 92X Performance…

Staying fit in tight spaces with little to no equipment is always a challenge, whether you are in a hotel room or living and working on a ship.Tight quarters, limited equipment and unpredictable schedules may seem like obstacles, but with the right mindset and approach, you can stay in top shape anywhere. Facing fitness testing twice a year, both the Navy and Coast Guard often have these training dilemmas when on board their ships.Military ships are not designed for fitness functionality, however. They are war machines with not much space for moving about. Some ships, though, have more space than…

The U.S. needs a “whole-of-nation approach” to deterring and warding off cyber attacks backed by foreign states, President Donald Trump’s newly confirmed national cyber director said Tuesday. Such attacks will continue until officials impose more severe consequences on bad actors, Sean Cairncross said in his first public address since his confirmation last month to lead the Office of the National Cyber Director. The nation “must send a message this behavior is unacceptable” and will come at a cost, Cairncross said at the Billington Cyber Summit, specifically mentioning China, which has backed campaigns that target telecommunications networks and other critical infrastructure across the country.“Engagement and increased involvement with the private…

HONOLULU—”The Indo-Pacific is the priority theater of the United States of America.”This sentence, spoken Monday by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command leader Adm. Samuel Paparo, is a common refrain here on the island that’s home to not just INDOPACOM but U.S. Army Pacific, Pacific Fleet, Pacific Air Forces, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and U.S. Space Forces-Indo-Pacific. And despite reports that defending the homeland is the Pentagon’s new top priority, Paparo said he’s not concerned about a shift in attention. “I’m not,” he said. “I mean, one, because the homeland is in the Pacific.” Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands—both U.S. territories—are in the western Pacific,…

Reptilia Corp. is expanding its parts and accessories for modern AR-15 tactical carbines. The most recently launched new product is the new Reptilia Picker, an ambidextrous safety for standard AR-15-pattern lower receivers. While many ambidextrous safety selector levers for AR-15 pattern firearms are already on the market, the main design consideration behind the new Reptilia Picker ambidextrous safety selector is to deliver a truly mirrored user experience regardless of how the Picker is installed on a firearm and without regard to the user’s handedness. The Reptilia Picker accomplishes this by shaping its levers in such a way that users can…

Breaking: Israel’s military carried out an attack inside Qatar’s capital city on Tuesday, which is more than 1,000 miles away, including “a precise [air] strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization,” the Israeli Defense Forces announced on social media. Targets inside Doha included Khalil al-Hayya, the top negotiator for Hamas, according to Reuters, citing Israeli media. The IDF says those it sought to kill “are directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre, and have been orchestrating and managing the war against the State of Israel.” Unnamed sources told Reuters separately that the negotiating team survived the Tuesday…

In the world of survival preparedness, having reliable gear can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. For preppers, bushcrafters, and outdoor enthusiasts, the Morakniv Garberg Stainless Steel Knife is a standout. It is a must-have tool for any emergency or wilderness scenario. Renowned for its durability, versatility, and practical design, this survival knife has earned a stellar reputation. Whether you’re building a shelter, preparing food, or tackling unexpected challenges in the wild or around the homestead, the Morakniv Garberg is engineered to be your trusted companion. Here’s why this stainless steel knife is an essential addition to every…

Robert “Bob” Nosler, chairman of famed bullet, cartridge case, ammunition, firearm and suppressor manufacturer Nosler, Inc., died on Sept. 2, 2025. He was 79. Bob was a passionate member of the NRA family, and former member of the NRA Board of Directors. “It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of past board member Bob Nosler,” said Doug Hamlin, NRA chief executive officer and executive vice president. “I had the privilege of knowing Bob for over 35 years. He was a gentleman and passionate about the protection of the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding citizens. My…

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The ProblemYou bought a handgun, the one recommended by the guy at the gun shop. You even shot it at the indoor range where you bought it and hit your target, sort of … Most of the shots were on the target somewhere. After learning to shoot your new purchase, you decided to enter the realm of carrying the gun concealed. You took a concealed-carry course and bought a holster for everyday carry, but from the start you haven’t been able to connect the dots. Aside from talking to different people more experienced in carrying concealed than you, reading magazines…