DoD creates task force to abolish DEI offices that ‘promote systemic racism’
DEI is about to die at the DoD. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth zeroed in on the controversial programs, releasing a memorandum on Wednesday stating that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is incompatible with Department of Defense (DoD) values, and created a task force to...
Hegseth moves to ban race, sex consideration from military promotions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced plans for a new department task force focused on promoting “merit-based, color-blind policies” throughout the department, including potential changes to military promotions and job assignments. The move is the latest in a series aimed at rooting out diversity,...
Cast Your Vote Now for Colt’s Inaugural Safety Impact Award
There are only two more days to cast your vote for the winning organization/program in Colt’s Manufacturing Company’s inaugural Safety Impact Award and be entered for a chance to win part of a $100,000 jackpot. It’s also a chance to help a charitable program win...
All of DOD exempt from White House’s civilian hiring freeze
Defense Department officials received a “blanket exemption” from the civilian hiring freeze ordered by President Donald Trump, according to memorandums from the Army and Air Force. “Normal hiring actions and onboarding may continue,” stated an Army memo obtained by Military Times and signed by Mark...
Smith & Wesson Releases No-Lock Classic Series Revolvers
2025 is proving to be a year of wonders. The folks at Smith & Wesson have answered my prayers with the release of a trio of new classic revolvers with no lock! I get that we live in a litigious society, but I was never...
Invictus Games Ditches Tradition, Honor Along with Real Firearms
The first Winter Invictus Games are due to take place at the Whistler ski resort in British Columbia, Canada early next month. In addition to snowboarding, curling, and alpine and Nordic skiing, the games will feature a biathlon event. In a January 21 post on X, game...
Hegseth strips Milley of security detail, orders treason investigation
New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday stripped former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley of his security detail and ordered the acting inspector general to investigate whether the former Army leader could face criminal charges or a retroactive demotion for treasonous behavior. The unusual...
Indiana Lawmakers File Deluge Of Gun Bills
With Indiana’s General Assembly session hitting high gear, legislators in The Hoosier State have introduced more than a dozen gun bills so far—some good, some bad. Let’s hit a few highlights (or lowlights) in the Senate, starting with those proposals that are touted to be...
Classic Cold War Carry: Modernizing the Makarov for the 21st Century
Affordable, reliable, and with an excellent balance of size for both concealing and shooting, there was a time when the Makarov was quite a popular CCW pistol in America. That said, today, concealed carry guns have gotten a lot better and cheaper while Makarovs have...
VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order
Veterans benefits and support services will not be disrupted by the White House’s freeze of federal financial programs after administration officials quickly verified that department operations do not run afoul of new rules banning money for diversity and inclusion programming. The announcement Tuesday night by...
