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In collaboration with Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Talo Distributors has just launched a new special edition model of the Ruger SR1911, the 9mm Talo Ruger SR1911 CCO pistol. The limited edition Talo Ruger SR1911 CCO is a two tone version of the single stack Ruger SR1911 built around a lightweight aluminum compact “Officer” sized frame and a “Commander” size slide. With this combination of components, the new Talo Ruger SR1911 CCO is primarily meant for personal protection and concealed carry. This single stack 9mm pistol has a standard capacity of seven rounds of 9mm and also includes details including…
Boeing has told the Air Force it can deliver new Air Force One jets by 2027 if the service agrees to loosen some requirements, according to a service official.The VC-25B aircraft were originally scheduled for delivery in 2024, but delays have pushed projections to 2028 or 2029, drawing public rebuke from President Donald Trump.“We are looking at the requirements that are being potentially traded off to get to that date, and so I would not necessarily guarantee that date, but they’re proposing to bring it into 2027. If we can come to agreement on the requirements changes that get us…
In a new first, Pakistan and India exchanged drone attacks overnight, officials from the two countries said Thursday as the nuclear-armed militaries extended a cycle of attacks and counterattacks that erupted Wednesday in response to an apparent terrorism incident that killed 26 people at a resort in late April. Pakistan also allegedly fired unspecified missiles toward at least 15 different targets inside northern and western India. “These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems,” India said in its statement Thursday. Pakistani forces also attacked Indian positions “using mortars and heavy calibre artillery” at six locations across…
The opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Military.com. If you would like to submit your own commentary, please send your article to [email protected] for consideration.My son was the best person I ever knew. Kind, loving and generous, Logan never met someone who wasn’t a friend. Just like his father, Logan wanted to join the military. He had a strong sense of duty and wanted to help people.But I hardly recognized Logan when he came back from service. He struggled with his mental health throughout his time in the…
Federal Ammunition has been awarded contracts to supply several Canadian law enforcement organizations with handgun and rifle ammunition for training and duty purposes. The agreements will supply the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Parks Canada, Correctional Services Canada and Canada Border Services Agency with up to 10 million rounds of 9mm training, 9mm duty handgun and .308 Win. rifle ammunition over a 5-year timeframe. “We, at Federal, provide the top-quality law enforcement and tactical products officers need to have full confidence in any situation, and that’s why we offer several different training and duty loads,” said Peter Gillette, director of…
It’s a simple fact of life that smaller guns are easier to carry and easier to keep out of sight, which makes a micro-compact-sized pistol a popular choice for concealed carry. Here’s what’s new in this market for 2025. Canik | Mete MC9 PrimeThe popular Mete line gets a useful makeover in this new model sporting many features normally found on much more expensive pistols. New grip stippling, a new trigger design, a comped barrel and slide and MRDS compatibility add meat to this Mete, which is also available with MeCanik MO4 optic pre-installed (for an additional $200). ▶Lightening cuts…
This week on the show I’m joined by Ryan Callaghan to recap our Washington DC visit last week to meet with elected officials and advocate for our public lands and wildlife. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch Read the full article here
In this episode, I sit down with NWTF biologist Chuck Carpenter to talk turkeys in the Pacific Northwest. From tough mountain hunts to population trends and harvest models, we cover what it takes to sustain healthy turkey numbers—and how understanding their biology can make you a better hunter. We also dive into hunting during the “henned up” phase, calling strategies, and how pressure affects gobbling and decoy effectiveness. If you like mixing science with strategy, you’ll enjoy this one. Read the full article here
Life is stressful. Things are changing. Work feels uncertain. Every day, it seems we’re given new direction and asked to adapt. In the civilian world, change is expected. How you deal with the stress of ambiguity at work is important to your career.In a recent video, I talked about the different ways I see my clients approach change and stress. They either hide and ignore the stress, strut around and use loudness to distract, or soar above the fray and evaluate options. Much like an ostrich, a peacock or an eagle might respond to a threat, how we respond says…
In 1921, the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary, Earl Curzon of Kedleston, said of George Washington:“… he was a great Englishman, one of the greatest Englishmen who ever lived; because though he fought us and vanquished us, he was fighting for ideals and principles which were as sacred to us as they were to the American people. … [His] merits were recognized by Englishmen even in his lifetime. …”So military history buffs in London were probably perplexed to see the statue of George Washington, a gift presented by the United States to the United Kingdom more than a century ago, being…