Military suicides were on the rise last year, despite a massive investment in prevention programs
Military suicides ticked up once again last year, following a dark long-term trend where the Pentagon has struggled to make meaningful progress. Overall, there were 523 reported suicides in 2023, the most recent data available, up from 493 in 2022. The number of active-duty troops...
Idaho Elk Hunter Survives Grizzly Encounter
An elk hunter in Eastern Idaho is lucky to have survived a confrontation with an adult grizzly bear after he was forced to use his hunting rifle to defend his life. The grave encounter unfolded around 3 PM on October 26 while 27-year-old Dylyn Carter...
SilencerCo SCO-15 Ambi Receiver Set: Review
The venerable AR-15 platform has come a long ways since its inception in the mid-1950’s. While the first few decades worth of growth within the platform were driven by military necessity through the M-16, the massive sales boom following the sunset of the “assault weapons”...
Making Training Affordable: The Strikeman Laser Firearm Training System
Tired of shelling out money for range fees and ammo? Strikeman has brought the solution right into your home. For only $99.99 (marked down from $199.99), the Strikeman Laser Firearm Training System lets you train effectively without firing a single live round. Whether you’re looking to sharpen...
French Navy carrier commander ponders data overload, battle at sea
Rear Adm. Jacques Mallard has led the French carrier strike group (FRSTRIKEFOR) since August 2023, focusing his efforts on enhancing how the naval formation shares information and trains in realistic battle conditions. France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its strike group are set...
YouTuber Brandon Herrera for ATF Director? Mmmm, Probably Not; But Would be Funny
On RFK Jr.’s website “Nominees for the People” where people were able to go online and offer their support for nonbinding votes for President-elect Donald Trump’s “unity government” cabinet nominees (actually sounds like something Kamala would call it if she had won), Guntuber Brandon Herrera, aka...
Space Force targeting more affordable GPS satellites
The Space Force wants its next fleet of GPS satellites to be smaller, cheaper and more resilient — and it’s looking to a mix of commercial and defense firms to help design those spacecraft. Four companies — Sierra Space, L3Harris, Astranis and Axient, which was...
Steel Core Cyclone MSR: If You Think .308 Is Expensive, Wait Till You Try .338 LM
In the world of sniper rifles, few calibers can boast the long-range effectiveness of .338 Lapua. From record-setting (and breaking) ultra-long-range confirmed kills to excellent anti-materiel capabilities, few rounds can compete. Because sometimes you need to hit a man-sized target at a mile with the...
New Top Liner Lock Folder Arrives This Week from Vosteed
More news rolling out from Vosteed’s direction this week: the company just released the Marten, the latest in their quickly-growing lineup of practical working knives assembled from sensible materials. It’s hard not to be impressed by Vosteed’s increasing pace. It feels like just yesterday that...
Military kids deserve to stay on their parents’ Tricare plan until 26
Every person who chooses to serve in the United States military has a different and unique experience. Recognizing this individuality, we as elected officials try to smooth out the highs and lows that impact veterans and service members and assess the potential unintended consequences of...
