FPC Supreme Court Brief Argues Against Agency Lawmaking
A gun-rights organization has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that federal enforcement agencies under the executive branch do not have the authority to make federal laws, only enforce them. The case FCC v. Consumers’ Research is set to address the question...
Palmetto State Armory Annual Firearms Event, The Gathering: March 21st and 22nd!
CLINTON, S.C. – Palmetto State Armory has announced the return of its annual firearms and outdoor sports event, The Gathering, set to take place on March 21-22 at The Clinton House in Clinton, South Carolina. Come join shooting sports enthusiasts, industry professionals, and families for...
CLOSE AND DESTORY: RECOIL’s First Feature-Length Fiction Book
Photos by Patrick McCarthy Earlier this year, RECOIL’s parent publisher released its debut foray into commercial fiction, penned by former staff editor Tom Marshall. Some of you may know his byline from his Vets Vices column here in RECOIL, or from his time as editor...
Iron Dome for America gets a golden makeover
In a bit of verbal alchemy, the Pentagon is turning iron into gold. The Midas touch of Pentagon bureaucracy has just hit President Trump’s “Iron Dome” missile defense shield, which shall be henceforth known as “Golden Dome.” The billionaire president – known for his love...
Vet’s Capitol riot pardon covers separate weapons case: Prosecutors
The Justice Department has concluded that a military veteran’s presidential pardon for charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol also extends to his separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified information, according to a court filing Tuesday. Jeremy Brown, a 20-year veteran of...
US Marine works to bring home puppy found while deployed in Africa
Staff Sergeant Johnson fell in love with a puppy while serving overseas. The 10-year U.S. Marine spent his latest deployment in a remote part of Africa, where he found a starving puppy while on patrol. Johnson and his team rescued the puppy in an area...
The Secret Service Duty Rifle Build: A Detailed Breakdown
Only the best equipment will suffice when protecting the president of the United States. The Knight’s Armament SR-16 (allegedly used by the Secret Service) is a great example of modern duty rifles. With two distinct configurations tailored to the agency’s needs, these rifles showcase precision engineering and...
Senate confirms Daniel Driscoll as new Army secretary
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Daniel Driscoll as the next secretary of the Army, putting in place another of President Donald Trump’s picks to run the Pentagon. Driscoll, 38, is a former senior adviser to Vice President JD Vance and spent four years in the...
USPSA Board Proposes Gender Equity Committee
The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) will discuss a motion at its February 24, 2025, board meeting to address gender equity in the sport by establishing an ad hoc advisory committee. The motion, detailed in the meeting agenda [USPSA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda,...
Airman dead after shooting at Kirtland Air Force Base
A shooting at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday left one airman dead and another injured, according to a statement from the base. Airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, 27, of the 377th Security Forces Squadron, died after attempting to escape an “attempted...
