Author: Braxton Taylor
Dead Air Silencers and Ruger Firearms have joined forces to introduce the RXD Series, a new line of suppressors. These new suppressors are not a rebrand or a re-skin of an existing suppressor, they are built from the ground-up to match the performance, design and maintainability of Ruger’s firearm platforms. The RXD22Ti and RXD30Ti are the first in this new suppressor lineup, delivering high-level suppression for both small-caliber and long-range precision shooters. The RXD22Ti is purpose-built for small-caliber platforms like high-velocity rimfire and small-caliber centerfire guns. The RXD22Ti is compatible with .22 LR, .22 WSM, .17 HMR, 4.6mm, and 5.7x28mm…
Tsutomu Yamaguchi was a marine engineer, working for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, on a monthslong business trip to Hiroshima. On Aug. 6, 1945, he was preparing to leave the city when he realized he forgot his identification. He was on his way back to the office when the first atomic bomb ever used in combat, dubbed “Little Boy,” detonated just two miles away. While 160,000 people died from the bomb, he survived but was left with a ruptured eardrum and burns covering much of the top half of his body.On Aug. 9, 1945, Yamaguchi reported for work in his hometown of…
The White House’s pick to lead Pentagon cyber policy wants to lean in on offensive cyber operations and using AI as the cyberattacks become more common and lawmakers worry about conflict with China. “While we need strong defenses, we are not going to deter the adversary with defenses only,” Katie Sutton, who was recently the chief technology advisor at U.S. Cyber Command, told senators Tuesday during her confirmation hearing to become assistant defense secretary for cyber policy. “If confirmed, I will work to strengthen our offensive cyber capabilities to ensure the President has the options he needs to respond to this…
You do not need to be athletic to be in excellent physical condition. Your ability to work with others, endure long days and quickly learn new skills can often be more important in the military than your physical abilities. However, some jobs in the military require a high level of fitness on top of these intangibles.Here is a question from a young man considering military service:Stew, I am not the most athletic person — I have never played organized sports — but I work out some and have had a job all my life. Is it possible to serve in…
Rossi USA is expanding its fan-favorite Brawler lineup with two new calibers: 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK. These new options take the proven Brawler platform and push it into new territory, making it more capable, more customizable and more ready for action than before. Originally chambered in .45 Colt/.410-bore, the Rossi Brawler built its reputation as a single-shot utility gun, a minimalist workhorse built for the backcountry, ranch or bug-out bag. With the addition of 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK, the Brawler is evolving into a firearm that’s handy in many different situations. The options for 5.56 NATO and .300…
Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan just reignited their long-simmering conflict. On Wednesday, Indian airstrikes reportedly killed more than two dozen people and injured at least 46 others across nine alleged terrorist sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan called the strikes “an unprovoked and blatant act of war,” and responded with shelling believed to have killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 48 others in the Jammu and Kashmir regions. A Pakistani military spokesman also claimed to have shot down five Indian aircraft, including three French-made Rafales, one Su-30MKI and one MiG-29 Fulcrum. “There was no immediate comment from India, but three planes…
Kydex, Boltaron and other polymer holster materials may be all the rage now, but there are still many who prefer the feel of carrying a handgun tucked behind the hip in a traditional leather holster. There’s a time and place for everything, and leather holsters aren’t going away any time soon. In addition to its rich smell and the way it weathers, there’s no denying leather’s visual impact, either. It’s like comparing a modern “smart watch” next to a classic mechanical timepiece. Or maybe it’s just a bold reminder of more elegant weapons and more civilized ages. Galco Masterbilt Stow-N-Go…
My dad was never a fisherman. He’d dabbled in it here and there, but he grew up as a city boy, and fishing was never something he was passionate about or bothered to get good at. He was a good dad, so he’d begrudgingly take me out on the water when I became a fishing-obsessed youngster. However, his lack of angling skill meant we’d only ever fish with one method—trolling—and I hated it.For hours, we’d drive slowly around the lake in a circle, towing lures and baits behind the boat. It was a mind-numbingly slow type of angling with little…
By my count, we are at least a dozen years into the “revolver renaissance,” and it shows no signs of slowing down as more and more gun owners realize that the dead-simple manual of arms can be a big advantage in a stressful situation. Combine that new chamberings for those who demand the latest and greatest with “retro” guns which harken back to the tough guys of yore, and soon we discover that the future of the wheelgun has never been brghter. Charter Arms | Mag Pug ComboThe Mag Pug Combo revolver comes with two interchangeable cylinders—one for .357 Mag.…
We are so excited to announce the latest addition to the MeatEater Podcast Network, The American West with Dan Flores.New York Times best-selling author Dan Flores is one of America’s most celebrated historians, renowned for his deep explorations of the country’s landscapes and the remarkable figures who shaped them. While he has 11 acclaimed books to his name, Flores is first and foremost a teacher. He served as Professor Emeritus of Western History at the University of Montana, where he taught MeatEater founder Steven Rinella and trivia champion Randall Williams as graduate students. Flores reunites with his former students and…