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When I first went to WOFT, it took pride in being illicitly known as the “[famous trademarked name of amusement park that involves mouse ears] of Shooting.” That wasn’t wrong, but it turned out to be so much more. I’ve never shared the romantic notion of firearms. They are a tool for self-defense, first and foremost. Sure, some manufacturers and craftsmen can bring aesthetic excellence to the devices that nudge them towards artistry, but that has never saved anyone’s life. I’ve carried a gun every day for more than 30 years. The weight of my various carry pieces has varied,…

The Jump That Changed US Warfare History WASHINGTON — Since the inception of airborne warfare, the practice of using parachutes to insert troops into combat zones without land passage has turned the tides of conflicts. Commanders use airborne forces to seize the initiative. A brigade of paratroopers can envelop the ground from the sky in moments, allowing an army to strike deep inside enemy territory to gain key terrain and rapidly build combat power. Paratroopers today learn their craft in the Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, where Soldiers leapt into history 85 years ago. On Aug. 16, 1940,…

Snowshoes aren’t one-size-fits-all. Choose the wrong pair, and even a perfect powder day can become a slog. The best snowshoes match your terrain and goals, whether scaling icy peaks, breaking trail through deep drifts, or just cruising groomed trails with the family. From compact models built for steep climbs to wide platforms designed for serious float, there’s a tool for every type of winter adventure. The MSR Lightning Ascent remains our top pick if you’re hitting the trails hard. For a more affordable way to outfit yourself or your whole crew, the Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes offer solid performance without breaking…

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—In modern warfare, battles are not only fought with rifles, tanks and artillery. Some of the most decisive victories are won across the electromagnetic spectrum. At Northern Strike, the National Guard’s premier readiness exercise held this month at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center, Soldiers trained in a high-intensity environment that pushed the limits of electromagnetic warfare, or EW. It tested their skills in realistic combat scenarios. In classrooms, electromagnetic warfare specialists often train to disrupt, or “jam,” enemy communications, intercept signals and scan for threats. Jamming works by overpowering or confusing an enemy’s radio or data transmissions, preventing…

By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #History The Panzer IV, or Panzerkampfwagen IV (Pz.Kpfw. IV), was one of Germany’s workhorse tanks during World War II. As the war evolved, so did the tank. Dr. Will Dabbs takes a look at this legendary tank in today’s article. Early in the morning of 6 June 1944, a British glider-borne infantry Sergeant named Charles “Wagger” Thornton crouched amidst a pile of rubbish at a road intersection adjacent the bridges over the Orne River and Caen Canal in Normandy, France. The distinctive clanking rattle of German tanks approaching in the darkness…

Woox is known for making artisanal rifle stocks and outdoor gear and is now introducing the new Universal AR-15 Pattern Leather Handguard Cover, available at wooxstore.com and authorized retail partners. The new Universal AR-15 Pattern Leather Handguard Cover is crafted from premium Italian leather and is purpose-built to enhance AR-15 and AR-10 style rifles with refined styling and a functional grip. Designed to wrap securely around freefloat and drop-in handguards, the cover add more comfort and heat protection as well as a rugged aesthetic that bridges modern performance with classic craftsmanship. “This accessory reflects the WOOX philosophy—where tactical performance meets…

When Jeff Cooper was working on the lesson plans that have become the curriculum at Gunsite Academy, he developed the Combat Triad. These were three equal elements that combine to make us a harder target against criminal attack. They are Marksmanship, Gun Handling and Mindset. These are the three areas that give us the life-saving skills to overcome violent encounters. Marksmanship begins with a person obtaining a defensive firearm that is compatible to his particular needs. We have to realize that accurate shooting is not a skill that we are born with. Rather, it comes from getting training to develop…

Terrain 365 DTK-AT Topo The Dog Tag Knife Returns, Thinner and with Laser Graphics New for August 2025, Terrain 365™ releases the newest variant of their smallest and most compact folding in their lines, the DTK-AT.Featuring their renown rustproof x edge-holding Terravantium™ super alloy blade, all titanium hardware, framelock construction,their thinnest and lightest model, a laser etched topographic map graphic on the handles, and all in the footprint of a standard issue US “dog tag”. Perfect worn around the neck with a ball chain, tucked away in a hide-away pocket or stowed in a pocket survival kit, this small but…

Run on a 7mm PRC Ruger American Rifle Gen II, the Banish Backcountry proved its chops as a hunting can.Lightweight, rugged, and rated up to .300 RUM, the Banish Backcountry is the suppressor built for serious hunters who demand performance without added bulk.Lately, suppressors have stolen the spotlight in the firearms world. Though one area has stayed relatively immune to the muzzle device’s breakout popularity, hunting.Don’t get me wrong, varmint and hog hunters have always appreciated what cans bring to the table. Picking off more porcine because you’ve hushed up your rifle enables a quick learning curve. Deer, elk and…

Boker has dipped back into the traditional-inspired well for a new model called the Rusticus. This memorably-appellated EDC piece remixes some classic knife design elements into something that straddles the line between old and new. The Rusticus’s blade embodies the core concepts of the traditional knife ethos. This is not a knife meant to be capable of absolutely everything, instead placing a strong emphasis on matter separation, with a thinly-ground full flat blade in a classic drop point profile. This combination of characteristics would make apples tremble in their boots and stray threads run for cover (if these things had…