BOOK REVIEW: The Guns of John Moses Browning
Browning possessed the remarkable trait of thinking in three dimensions and only used the blueprints he “saw” in his head.
Trojan Horse: The World’s First Special Operations Mission
“Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible.”
HISTORY LESSON: No, ACLU, the Second Amendment Is Not Rooted in Racism
The right to bear arms predates the founding of America.
What to Do When .22 ammo Isn’t Available
Yes, the times were different not so long ago.
Half-a-Century of Mental Adjustments from My First Rifle
A few physical adjustments took away all the thought I wasted as a youth with that rifle.
Moonlight Marauder: The Famous ‘Night Reaper’
Kut was a cool, calculating, solitary predator in the night skies over France.
Then & Now: ‘Weapons of War’ Were Used to Win Us Our Independence
The flame of liberty is slowly being extinguished. Don’t let that happen.
An Extraordinary Story of an Extraordinary Man
The story of Owen John Baggett is true and meticulously documented.
Alexander Hamilton’s Gun Fetch Big Bucks at Auction
Such pistols were commonly owned in the American colonies before the Revolution and proved a key to ensuring victory and independence from Great Britain.
Sprint Missile: Hypersonic Before It Was Cool
I wouldn’t be too concerned about our enemies deploying hypersonic missiles.
Relics of a Bygone Era: Homesteading in Wyoming
A young man battling the elements with just a few horses, an ax, some hand tools, and his 1892 octangle barreled 44-40 Winchester rifle.
.22 LR Firepower: The MGV-176 Submachine Gun
In Slovenia and Croatia today, the unique weapon is common among criminal gangs, due to its local availability and high rate of fire.
Night Hunter: The Mi-28N Havoc-B Gunship
The Mi-28NHavoc-B remains a formidable, attack helicopter, not quite as sophisticated at the U.S. Apache gunship, but definitely cheaper and simpler to operate.
The Ohio Civil War & Artillery Show Brought Out the Big Guns in Glorious Return
The show was sold out and had a lengthy waiting list.
Boom & Bust: The Story of a Beautiful Bank Building in the Middle of Nowhere, Wyoming
The First National Bank of Rock River is an enigma in many ways.
Guns Over Bougainville: The Yamamoto Raid
The United States government did not officially acknowledge the full story of Operation Vengeance until September 10, 1945, after the war was over.
A Tank Was Surrendered at Gun Amnesty Outside Prague
The man offered the two vehicles when he couldn't determine if they'd been properly deactivated.
The Walther PPK: A Timeless Classic
It still remains one of the finest, compact, pocket pistols ever created.
Bachelorhood, Wild Game, and Independence
The constant hunger of a teenage or 20-something male is something that hasn’t changed with the passing generations.
‘The King’s Own’: Royal Jordanian Special Forces
Under the bold, exemplary leadership of King Abdullah II, a true, warrior leader, the Royal Jordanian Special Forces remain one of the most-capable and respected, military units in the Middle East.
This Day in History: The Doolittle Raid
Even though the raid caused minimal physical damage to Japan, the psychological effect was enormous.
Training over Gear: National Guard Weapons in Iraq 2004
Two of the proudest moments in my short life include having the privilege of serving in different branches of the military.
Memories of a Hunt and a Homestead
I took one shot with my Remington 788 and filled my tag.