Spyderco Product Reveal 21 Arrives for Blade
Spyderco Product Reveal Numero 21 is here. At the blackjack table that would probably net you some cash; when it comes to Spydero Reveals it means you get special editions of well-known Spydie models as well as some brand new fixed blades. 50th Anniversary Native...
‘Scary and silencing’: Troops, families receive threats from foreign bad actors
Some service members and their families have been threatened by foreign adversaries both overseas and in the United States, according to information provided to Military Times. “For folks we’ve heard from, threats began a few weeks after the U.S. strikes against Iran began,” said Sarah...
How Do Gun Locks Work?
Posted on May 7, 2025 (May 30, 2025) by Daniel Mitchell Owning a firearm comes with a truckload of responsibility—safety, legality, and common sense all rolled into one. And a huge part of that? Keeping your gun secure. Gun locks are a fundamental piece of...
National Guardsman arrested for $30 million international fraud scheme
U.S. Marshals arrested a soldier on a Missouri Army base who was wanted internationally for fraud and money-laundering resulting in over $30 million in losses, the service reported this month. Polish authorities asked the U.S. to arrest and extradite the 45-year-old Marcin Pióro, who was...
Testing for Our 9mm 147-Grain Hollow Points
Posted on November 3, 2025 by Daniel Mitchell At Minuteman Ammunition, every load that carries our name goes through a full evaluation, not just a quick range trip. Recently we tested a new 147-grain 9mm hollow point as a potential restock candidate, and we want...
Army develops exoskeleton for lower-limb injuries on the battlefield
Some battlefield wounds are inherently deadly. Others, like tibia or ankle fractures, become deadly when a wounded soldier cannot send firepower downrange. The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command is looking to change that with its new Intrepid Battlefield EXoskeleton, or IBEX, system, a...
Rimfire vs Centerfire Ammunition: What’s The Difference?
Posted on May 29, 2026 by Daniel Mitchell Choosing the right ammunition is essential for hunters and gun enthusiasts who want optimal performance from their firearms. Understanding the distinctions between rimfire and centerfire ammunition not only ensures better results but also enhances safety and cost-effectiveness....
Marine ACV crews to face ‘thinking adversaries’ in new VR simulator
The U.S. Marine Corps has inked a $5.1 million contract with the virtual reality company XR Training (XRT) to develop a crew gunnery training prototype for the new amphibious combat vehicle that will simulate an all-out fight with an unpredictable adversary. The other transactional agreement,...
My grandpa was killed in World War II. I met him through his letters home.
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. I grew up in the house my great-grandparents built, a home where four generations shared laughter, loss, and celebrations. These...
Pentagon looks to reinvent the bunker-buster bomb
With nations such as Iran protecting their arsenals by burying them deep underground, the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is searching for new types of bunker-buster bombs. The goal is to go beyond the traditional brute-force approach of giant bombs that rely on the...
