Aero Precision NEW Tephra-22 Suppressor [First Look]
NEW from Aero Precision comes the next big thing in small suppressors, the Tephra-22! Made of 17-4 Stainless Steel this lightweight 7.2-ounce can is rated for smaller calibers between .22 LR to 5.7x 28 NATO using a 1/2-28 thread mounting system. User convenience is emphasized...
Navy decommissions cruiser Leyte Gulf after nearly 40 years of service
The Navy decommissioned the 37-year-old cruiser Leyte Gulf this month at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, months after the ship concluded its final deployment. The ship’s decommissioning comes amid tension in recent years between the Navy and Congress regarding how fast to phase cruisers out of...
Fresno Gun Stores Owners Blame California Laws, Taxes, And The Economy For Shutdowns
Right off the bat, California is a horrible place to own a business, and I’m talking about any business, not just a gun store. If you don’t believe me, you may be surprised by the number of companies and some of the names on the...
Vets benefits to mirror Social Security cost-of-living boost
Congress on Wednesday finalized plans to guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year equal to what Social Security beneficiaries will receive. Senate lawmakers approved the move on a voice vote without any objections one week after House members similarly advanced the measure without...
Texas AG Appeals Court Decision Upholding State Fair Carry Ban
With the Texas State Fair set to open on Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is still working to ensure lawful Texans can protect themselves at the month-long event. In early August, Texas State Fair officials announced an updated policy banning all firearms, including those...
White House announces billions in new Ukraine aid, new F-16 training
The White House Thursday announced one of its most extensive rounds of security aid for Ukraine to date, including billions of dollars in aid, another air defense system and expanded training for F-16 fighter jets, which started arriving in the country only late this summer....
‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
From its first days on the flight line, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter had to overcome a reputation that it was too expensive and too delicate. Detractors complained that the fifth-generation jet couldn’t dogfight as well as legacy aircraft, was years delayed and billions over...
Ukraine shows off capabilities of new robotic war dogs: video
The Ministry of Defense in Ukraine took the opportunity this week to highlight the capabilities of its newest assets to help in the fight against Russia: robotic dogs with the option of adding flamethrowers to their arsenal. The robotic “war dogs” were provided to Ukraine...
OceanGate CEO knew Titan would end in disaster, friend claims
Stockton Rush, the OceanGate co-founder and CEO behind the doomed Titan submersible, knew it would eventually kill him but kept his venture moving forward because he knew he wouldn’t be held accountable, his friend told authorities this week. Karl Stanley, of the Honduras-based Roatan Institute...
XS Sights Offers Easy Install Night Sights for S&W and Ruger Revolvers
XS Sights has introduced new pre-drilled night sights for select Smith & Wesson (S&W) and Ruger revolvers, designed for easier self-installation without the need for a gunsmith. The new sights are available for S&W K-Frame, L-Frame, J-Frame, and Ruger SP101 revolvers. They feature a self-illuminating...