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Sturm, Ruger & Co. is now offering two new variants of its popular .380 ACP LCP Max pistol, each with a manual thumb safety. These new models have a single safety lever on the left side of the frame meant to be compatible with right-handed shooters. One model also includes a loaded-chamber indicator and magazine-disconnect feature. Those extra features allow that version to be compliant with firearms restrictions in certain like California. The Ruger LCP Max is one of the smallest and thinnest .380 ACP polymer frame striker fired micro compact pistols on the market. For its size, it holds…

By Peter Suciu Posted in #History As the Cold War reached its peak, the United States sought ever more advanced ways to defend its skies against the looming threat of Soviet bombers. Among the many aircraft developed for this purpose was the Convair F-106 Delta Dart — a technological marvel that would mark both the height and the end of an era. This article explores the legacy of the F-106, tracing its evolution, operational history and the unique role it played in U.S. air defense. Cold War Needs The concept of combat interceptors reached its zenith during…

NEW from KE Arms is a shotgun Picatinny stock adapter for the Mossberg 500/590, Maverick 88, and Remington 870! Keeping things simple and doing it well is highly underrated, but that’s exactly what this adapter does. 1913 Picatinny stocks have gained a lot of popularity in the last few years and this adds one more useful method of using them. Great for attaching folding stocks of several flavors, this simple conversion gives your current shotgun the ability to mount those stocks. Combine the KE Arms Picatinny stock adapter with an AR buffer tube and stock and you’ll also give yourself an…

The FN 509 series has a model for any task and any shooter. But if you want to pick just one that really encompasses a do-all pistol, the clear winner is the FN 509 Tactical. Available in full-size, midsize, and compact, all three are built to perform under pressure. Even for the shooter who wants something a little more flashy and plused up out of the box, the FN 509 Edge is an option.With features you need, features you want, and not an ounce of fat to trim, the FN 509 Tactical doesn’t compromise. SPECS & FEATURESCaliber: 9mm Operation: Double-action Mag Capacity:…

Developing a new gun isn’t easy, unless your desired level of quality involves a piece of scrap lumber, a length of galvanized pipe, some hose clamps, and a nail to serve as the firing pin. Professional firearm designers must first tackle the design and mechanical engineering phase, creating a mechanism that functions reliably while navigating a minefield of existing patents that cannot be infringed. Then comes prototype testing, revisions, tooling, and mass manufacturing. Even if an objectively excellent product is produced, it must be priced and marketed appropriately in order to achieve even a modicum of commercial success. And ultimately, many…

LULEA, Sweden (AFNS) —   In the challenging terrain of northern Sweden, the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano, Italy and Swedish air force rangers based out of Ronneby, Sweden, collaborated to accomplish high-stakes personnel recovery training from March 30 through June 14. What began as planned participation in the Arctic Challenge Exercise transformed into a focused bilateral mission in one of Europe’s most strategically vital regions. “This exercise focuses on traditional personnel recovery—retrieving simulated downed pilots or isolated personnel from contested areas and safely reintegrating them into friendly forces,” explained U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Drew Guerra, 57th…

Editor’s note: Ethan wrote this for a KnifeRights News Slice years ago, and I shared it at TTAK. The cover photo was one of my first bad attempts at photoshopping. I found it on the wayback machine, and wanted to share it again.  The Glorious Fourth by Ethan Becker Soon after Doug invited me to write a few words on Independence Day, I spent half a day assembling the ingredients for the ritual feast of the Glorious Fourth. As I was cruising the overflowing bounty of food we are lucky to enjoy for just the right comestibles, I was also…

I’m going to let you in on a little secret that Big Ski doesn’t want you to know: “Ski season” only ends when you decide it’s over. Corporations like Vail and Alterra might have monopolies on lift access, but they don’t get to put limitations on skiing, no matter how badly they wish they could. You decide when your season ends — and for some, that means never. Every year on the Fourth of July, my friends and I travel to an undisclosed location deep in the Rocky Mountains to shred gnar, drink beer, and celebrate our Independence. We ski…

By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #Gear In this article, Friedrich Seiltgen reviews the ROJO RJ4 Tactical Target designed for air guns. Used during the testing is a Springfield Armory M1A .22-caliber air rifle with H&N pellets — both of which were provided to the author by the company to facilitate this review. The ROJO RJ4 Tactical Target caught my eye as a quick and easy expedient target for field use. The ROJO target was created by former NCAA Division 1 athletes who wanted a better practice target than the standard shooter tutors they trained with. Conventional targets…

We discuss why ignoring the militia clause endangers the right to keep and bear arms.When Americans debate the Second Amendment, most of the focus tends to center around the individual right to keep and bear arms. This emphasis, especially in post-Heller and McDonald jurisprudence, is both understandable and historically justified. However, a recurring error—committed even by Second Amendment advocates—is to treat the “militia clause” as a relic or a throwaway preamble. This oversight is more than a mere historical misstep; it’s a strategic blunder that endangers the very right these advocates claim to protect.As the Tenth Amendment Center has long…