In a little more than four years, World War I produced more than nine million battlefield deaths. The conflict consumed most of a generation of European men. Leaning Toward Isolationism The August 1914 to April 1917 period proved to be particularly lucrative for America. “The Mad Brute of Germany” threatens Lady Liberty across the Atlantic. Image: Library of Congress More Americans became millionaires during this period than in any other time in U....
Since then, its been one of the most popular .308 rifles on the market. And over the years, the company has introduced variants of the design for its customers. ; the gun is sturdy, durable, and will hold up to just about anything. Trust me I took it on plenty. Theres also a composite stocked model, if youre more into the modern look and feel. Im an old school guy, so the classic wooden-stocked version was perfect for me....
August 22nd, 2020 5minute read Recently, many homeowners have purchased firearms for home defense. A home defense plan is not a one-size-fits-all proposition and has many components. There are so many that there are entire books written on the subject. Self-Defense Mindset A self-defense mindset will keep you alive. Focus on moving quickly and finding cover in a secured position. This creates a tactical advantage and increases your chances of safely surviving a home invasion....
August 21st, 2020 5minute read Is the 1911 pistol design inherently dangerous? This is a question that many new shooters have asked. But, lets dig into the details of this incredibly popular and long-lived design to decide for ourselves. The 1911 is a highly capable pistol, but it also requires effective training and knowledge of its operation — like all guns. I Would Never… Is the 1911 drop safe? A lightweight firing pin, and/or heavier firing pin spring, make the 1911 inherently drop safe....
August 19th, 2020 12:12 runtime Selecting self-defense ammunition can be a difficult task. There are lots of brands available, and its hard to separate the good stuff from the gimmicks. I love to see innovation and progress when it comes to defensive ammunition. Black Hills’ HoneyBadger is a different defensive round. It is a machined, solid copper slug featuring a fluted design that helps it to perform very consistently. The 9mm HoneyBadger 100-gr....
The sound of light flak hitting the planes wings sounded like gravel thrown against a tin barn. Yellow flames sparked outside the port cabin windows, and the jump light unexpectedly switched from red to green. Ernest Feldman was out the door in an instant. The stamped steel German StG44 laid the foundation for many of today’s top firearm designs. He hit the ground moments after leaving the aircraft and was amazed he was still breathing....
One of the ones that recently caught my eye was the Tulster Oath holster. Since I carry every day, I am always excited to try out new holsters. I think most people are always in search of the most comfortable holster that conceals their firearm the best. Watch my video review above and keep reading this article below. Once I had it in hand, I immediately started putting it through its paces....
August 16th, 2020 7minute read Im lookin for a word here and cant find it. A word for something punching your happy button and at the same time frustrating the livin kapok outta you? No, wife isnt it, joker. Bittersweet comes kinda close, but that implies more bitter than sweet, doesnt it? And sweetbitter is stupid. I might have to make one up. Maybe, umm… Switterbeet? Gotta think on it some more....
One stance may be easier to get into while another makes it easier and quicker to change stances. There are stances that are more advanced and others more suited for a beginner. Some are more appropriate for recreational use while others are better suited forcombat marksmanship. The arms are held straight with locked elbows creating the shape of an isosceles triangle. This is not a push-pull grip. It has one clear disadvantage; its front-to-rear stability is troublesome for many shooters....
August 14th, 2020 4minute read Agood holster is a crucial component of anyones everyday carry ensemble. Not coincidentally, the product I am reviewing today is the aptly-named Crucial Concealment Covert OWB holster. Lets dive in and take a look! Looking for a solid Kydex holster for your Hellcat that offers comfortable OWB carry? With the Kydex Crucial Concealment holster, you have a wide range of adjustment/carry options. TheHellcat I testedwith the Crucial Concealment Covert OWB holster was a standard FDE model....
August 13th, 2020 4minute read What is a Baldr Pro, you might ask? May I introduce you to one of the newest weapon lights in the Olight family, the Baldr Pro? So, lets dive into this unique piece. The light pumps out 1,350-lumens streaming out to a whopping 260 meters away. Talk about a light bright enough to help land a 747! The light can be also be dimmed to 300 lumens for steady, continuous light....
Lets look now at strategy and technique. Different match hosts will have different arrays. At local clubs, the most popular array is simply five bowling pins in a row. The sport has evolved to become increasingly more challenging. For the first several years, the main match was that five pins straight across array. Todays Pin Shoot tables have three tiers. There is another challenging element added these days: hostage pins, brightly colored to designate their no-shoot status....
Check out my video above and be sure to keep reading below. Seriously, this gun is a lot of fun to shoot and has a really interesting story behind it. This led to the invention of the M60 machine gun. The M60 was designed to deliver a light and portable machine gun that could be operated and fired by a single person. It weighed a reasonably light 22 lbs., which is much lighter than earlier machine guns....
