What Causes First Round Pop in Suppressors?
For many firearm enthusiasts and professionals who use suppressors, the phenomenon known as “first round pop” (FRP) is a familiar but often misunderstood occurrence. This effect, where the initial shot through a suppressor is noticeably louder than subsequent shots, can be frustrating for shooters seeking...
What troops need to know about Basic Allowance for Housing in 2025
Note: Whether it’s health care, retirement benefits, family support and child care, VA benefits or other programs, getting smart about the rewards you have earned is worth your time. Although it is not yet clear to what extent federal cuts will affect DOD programs —...
SG Timers & SG Pulse
Precision, speed, and reliable data are the foundations of effective training for competitive shooters, professional trainers, and shooting enthusiasts. Shooter’s Global has stormed into the market with three dynamic tools that promise to elevate your marksmanship to new heights: the SG Timer 2, SG Timer...
Air Force aircraft readiness plunges to new low, alarming chief
AURORA, Colo. — Barely more than six in 10 aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet were able to carry out their missions on an average day in fiscal 2024, according to a Defense News analysis. The fleet-wide mission capable rate of 62% is the lowest...
PSA Sabre-10 Review. The M110 Clone You’re Looking For?
If you’re anything like me, you might agree that the early GWOT era had a timeless and unique aesthetic flair that rivals any other period in our military’s history. Far from being skin deep, the weapons of the era matched old-school machining with rapidly progressing...
Air Force sees historic recruitment surge with delayed entry program
AURORA, Colo. — The Air Force is seeing a historic surge in recruits in its delayed entry program, as the service works to further boost recruitment of new airmen and guardians, officials said this week. More potential recruits are making appointments with recruiters to discuss...
No victims, shooter found after shots reported at Florida Navy station
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. A Florida sheriff says there are “no signs of an active shooter” and no injuries after police responded to a report of gunshots at Corry Station, a Navy installation in Pensacola. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons says someone...
What troops and retirees need to know about the VA home loan in 2025
Note: Whether it’s health care, retirement benefits, family support and child care, VA benefits or other programs, getting smart about the rewards you have earned is worth your time. Although it is not yet clear to what extent federal cuts will affect DOD programs —...
‘Golden Dome’ success will require national buy-in, official says
President Donald Trump’s order for the military to build an advanced homeland missile shield will require a level of government cooperation akin to World War II’s Manhattan Project, a top Space Force official said this week. “It’s going to take concerted effort from the very...
SHUSH Act: Will Suppressors Finally Go Mainstream?
Anyone who knows me knows this is a subject near and dear to my heart, whether you’ve had to endure my constant complaints about tinnitus in both my ears or have had the experience of saying something to me over and over while I keep...
