We’re often told that mass shootings are a “uniquely American” thing, which is absolute nonsense. They happen all over the world. They just happen here more often, even if you use a reasonable definition of “mass shooting” compared to some websites. However, we’ve also been told that if we adopt Australian-style gun control, we won’t have to worry about them.Bondi Beach gave lie to that one, but anyone can chalk something like that up to an isolated event. Sure, it happened, but it’s not like they’re common, right?Well…I wouldn’t be so quick to say that.Three…
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in Riley Baxter, SHOT Show 2026 EOTech expands the Vudu lineup with the 4-12×36, a compact first focal plane optic that blends LPVO flexibility with precision capabilities. What’s New With the 4-12×36 Vudu The biggest change desired from users of the earlier Vudu models is the reticle system. Unlike the 3-9x version, the 4-12×36 uses a first focal plane reticle. That means subtensions stay accurate across the entire magnification range for accurate, fast holdovers. EOTech built this optic to sit between traditional LPVOs and fixed-power combat optics. It doesn’t chase extreme magnification. Instead, it focuses on versatility in a small…
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Taurus launches the TX9 pistols, a modular, optics-ready 9mm lineup that includes full-size, compact, and subcompact options. At Shot Show 2026, we investigated what they were all about. Overview of the Taurus TX9 Line Taurus has expanded its handgun catalog with the TX9 series, a striker-fired platform built around a modular chassis system. The company designed the lineup to cover duty use, home defense, and concealed carry without forcing shooters to relearn controls by changing the manual of arms up. Each TX9 model shares the same operating system and general layout, while the overall size changes between models. The pistols…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis weekend’s winter storm is going to be a doozy for many areas. We are looking at a convergence of atmospheric conditions that threatens to disrupt infrastructure across a massive swath of the United States. For those who track weather patterns as part of their ongoing prepping assessment, the data indicate a multi-hazard scenario involving Arctic temperatures, heavy snow accumulation, and, most critically, a significant ice storm. The Preparedness Drill: Anxiety and panic are what happen when preparation hasn’t been made. As a prepper, or at a minimum, a preparedness-minded person, you’re ready for…
The Jacob Grey Hex Pro is a steel-framed, 4.6″ pistol that blends a chunk-ported barrel, low optic cut, and a 2.5-pound adjustable trigger. It builds on the Hex and Nox 9 platforms with updated ergonomics, a billet steel frame, and a factory RMR plate. Jacob Grey positions the Hex Pro as a refined evolution rather than a ground-up redesign. The goal is better control, durability, and shootability in a premium handgun. Design and Construction Jacob Grey based the Hex Pro on the same grip module used on the Nox 9. The grip keeps the familiar hex texturing seen across the…
It doesn’t matter if you invite Hotdog Hans to the Hotdoggin’ World Championships — he’s going to show up, no matter what. And when he does, he’ll put everyone to shame. The man, the myth, the legend returns for the sixth installment of Hotdog Hans. This one is a true nail-biter, as Hans (aka Olympic skier Alex Ferreira) goes head-to-head against his arch-rival Tanner Hall (famous for the iconic “My ankles are broken” video). It’s a clash of hotdog titans. Who will win? Watch the video to see for yourself. Runtime: 9:20 minutes Read the full article here
A year ago today, there was a shooting at Antioch High School in Tennessee. The shooter entered the school cafeteria, killed one student, shot another, then turned the gun on himself. If only he’d reversed the order, it would have saved everyone a lot of trouble.Since then, there have been questions about how the kid, who was just 17, got the gun. However, police are now looking for his mother as she’s in the wind and her DNA was found on the gun. Being a prohibited person is not helping.However, the media in Tennessee has decided…
The KelTec PR-3AT is a magazine-less .380 carry pistol that uses stripper clips and a rotating barrel to stay thin, light, and simple. Instead of a detachable magazine, it loads from the top directly into the grip. That design choice sets it apart in a crowded micro-compact market. KelTec says the goal was a lighter, slimmer concealed carry pistol with fewer parts to manage under stress. Magazine-Less Design and Loading The PR-3AT feeds internally, eliminating the need for a traditional magazine. Rounds load one at a time or via 7-round stripper clips. Two clips can quickly fill the grip. Depending…
I love seeing people passionate about their projects. The one-man show at Gearhead Gunsmith is crazy passionate about their Tensei project. The Tensie is a replica of the Nambu Type 100 submachine gun, painstakingly recreated as a non-NFA, closed-bolt replica. The reason why Geahead Gunsmith did so was simple. He saw the gun in video games and wanted one. Video games are a powerful way to engage new generations in firearms. I wouldn’t be here without the micro-sized manuals put in the cases of PlayStation games that describe the weapons. This fascination with the gun led to a bit of…
Soap isn’t nearly as difficult to make as you might think. I’ve known several people who were intimidated by the idea of making their own bath and beauty products. They assumed there would be a steep learning curve.In reality, just about anyone can learn how to make soap. Now if you want to make really fancy soaps that look like little flowers and smell like lavender, or if you want to make soap from fat and ashes, then yes, you’ll have to spend some time learning and practicing.But if you just want some ordinary old-fashioned bar soap, you can make…
This weekend, athletes and fans will descend upon Aspen, Colo., to watch one of winter sports’ most anticipated competitions of the year. From January 23 to 25, the X Games returns to Buttermilk Mountain for its 25th year. Skiers, snowboarders, and — for the first time since 2021 — snowmobilers will compete head-to-head for spots on the podium. This year, all daytime music and competitions will be free to the public. That includes headliners Alesso and Disco Lines. After dark, X Games said its venue will transform into a fully equipped music festival setting, with headliner concerts, more live sports events,…
Springfield Armory’s new SA‑35 Polished Blued brings a traditional, high‑luster finish to its modernized take on the legendary Browning Hi‑Power. A Polished Take on a Familiar Platform Springfield Armory built the SA‑35 as an updated interpretation of the P‑35, retaining the original pistol’s feel while addressing long‑standing shortcomings. This new Polished Blued variant leans into the wood‑and‑steel aesthetic with a deep, reflective hot‑salt blue finish. Unlike the original matte‑blue SA‑35, Springfield applies a dedicated polishing process before bluing. That extra step creates a finish closer to early postwar Hi‑Powers, offering a more traditional look without changing the underlying pistol. Upgrades…
A brief exchange on X between White House adviser Stephen Miller and Star Trek icon William Shatner has ignited yet another culture-war skirmish over the franchise, which has long served as a stand-in for American ideas about leadership, institutions, and hope for the future.What began as a repost of a short clip from Paramount+’s newly premiered Star Trek: Starfleet Academy quickly turned into a viral moment, driven less by the show itself than by what different audiences believe Star Trek should represent in 2026. Holly Hunter in season 1, episode 1 of Starfleet Academy streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Brooke Palmer/Paramount+ What Stephen…
Mack Gwinn was a Special Operations Soldier, a Vietnam veteran, and a firearms designer. He designed a multitude of interesting firearms throughout his career. This includes the famed arm pistol and the oft-forgotten Bushmaster Assault Rifle. Gwinn Firearms would eventually become Bushmaster after Gwinn sold the company. The rifle is a bit of a footnote in modern history, but it’s coming back as the Bushmaster Rifle from Hydra Weaponry. The original Bushmaster is reborn! Hydra Weaponry is owned by Mack Gwinn’s son, and a few years back, they released the arm pistol alongside their modular AR design. This year, they…
I like Alex Honnold. A lot. Not in the casual, “I watched the movie” way. I like Honnold, the person. I particularly respect something that’s rare in a modern celebrity: He’s exactly the same person on-camera that he is away from it. The bluntness. The oddball pragmatism. The almost clinical way he talks about risk, fear, and effort. Most public figures come across like they’re giving a performance that’s on-brand. Honnold seems like a real person, someone you could tie in with, share a belay ledge with, and talk to without any of it feeling staged. That’s why this new…
Kyle Rittenhouse did nothing wrong. He shot three people, killing two of them, after all three took actions that threatened his life. Most people prattle on about what happened that night in Kenosha and don’t understand it in the least. Hell, a lot of people think he shot black dudes instead of three white guys. After his acquittal, he stayed around for a bit, trying to move on with his life to some degree, to go to college, and the left made that impossible for him. Every move he tried to make, they tried to…
