It may come as a surprise to most folks, but here in the United States, owning a flamethrower actually isn't banned by federal law -- that means you can technically own your own in the 48 states that haven't passed their own restrictions on these sorts of weapons. As for … [Read more...]
Firearms
US Special Operations Command’s quest for new armor-piercing sniper round
Eager to satisfy the Special Operations Command’s (SOCOM) appetite for technological innovation and improved efficiency, researchers are developing a new armor-piercing sniper round. During the National Defense Industries Association Armaments Symposium (NDIAAS), researchers … [Read more...]
Get a crash course in clearing rooms from CQB Expert Eli Feildboy
Editor's Note: Immediate Threat CQB - ITCQB is a hybrid system, developed through time by Eli Feildboy, the founder of Project Gecko. Before we start with team tactics we are going to present one-man room clearing tactics, which fit the concept of team tactics in the ITCQB … [Read more...]
Ammo Evolution: .38 Special Treasury Load
When I was a young man in the 70s, my brother and I spent a lot of time on police ranges, because our dad was an officer and rangemaster for the California Highway Patrol (CHP). As “range rats” of the highest order, we gladly took care of the chores that none of the officers … [Read more...]
Professionals Playbook: Interview with former CIA officer Valerie Plame — whose life was the basis for the movie ‘Fair Game’
Valerie Plame is one of America's most famous CIA officers. Her life was the subject of the 2010 movie Fair Game staring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn. During her time in the CIA she served several tours as a NOC, which stands for non-official cover. NOC's are the most covert of the … [Read more...]
Op-Ed: Firearm safety rules apply to everyone. Don’t be an idiot.
The United States has long been, and will likely forever continue to be, embroiled in a debate about firearms. What firearms are okay to own, where is it okay to carry them, and how to prevent nefarious types from getting their hands on them are the subject of polarizing … [Read more...]
A simple mental exercise that increases your chances of surviving a gunfight
For a defensive minded person, potential threats to the well-being of you and your family are always near the forefront of your mind. Whether you're walking down a dimly lit New York City alleyway or trudging up the steep and well-worn mountain path behind your wooded home, there … [Read more...]
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