Smith & Wesson expands the M&P lineup with the Metal HD and Competitor HD, two all-stainless, 5-inch pistols built for minimal muzzle rise. Both models use the same steel frame and barrel length, but they target different shooters. One leans towards duty and general use. The other focuses on competition. Both pistols share a forged stainless steel frame and a 5-inch stainless barrel with a 1:10 twist. The added weight pushes each gun to roughly two pounds unloaded. That mass helps keep the gun flat during recoil and speeds follow-up shots. Smith & Wesson also updated the grip texture, giving…
Military spouses understand “community” differently from most people. We build it, lose it and rebuild it faster than feels comfortable. When I think about how my military spouse community has changed over the past 20 years, I marvel at how much I have changed as well.Frequent moves, deployments and career disruptions can make lasting relationships feel just out of reach. And just when you find that community you have been waiting for, one of you will get orders.It’s important to remember that your friendships as a military spouse are often meant to be for a season. And it’s OK. We…
It’s a little too easy (at least for me) to dismiss alarming weather events. But there’s no denying that much of the country is about to get hit by a serious winter storm — and nothing reminds you of the importance of solid gear like a bone-chilling freeze. With several months of winter still ahead for many of us, it’s not a bad time to check out much of this week’s new gear. Comfy sleeping bags? Check. Down-filled mattresses? Check. Winter Olympics-style accessories? Got it. Cozy alpaca sweaters? Oh yeah, baby. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging…
The National Firearms Act was sold to the American people not as gun control, but a tax. The idea was to tax the devices so they were less affordable, but that was because Congress had taxation authority under the Constitution, not the authority to infringe on the right to keep and bear arms. So, they got sneaky.Now, though, the tax on suppressors and short-barreled long guns is gone. However, while the registration effort was reportedly just a way to make sure people who had these devices paid the tax, the registration for these items remains…
This year’s SHOT show in Las Vegas is well underway, and as usual, companies are introducing new products. Here are a few of them… Smith & Wesson released a new folding pistol carbine in 5.7×28 What’s interesting about this, other than the 5.7 chambering, is that it includes a Gemtech Nebula 5.7 suppressor. This 9-ounce can should help squelch the 5.7’s blast. Image: reddit.com You can check out the new 5.7 FPC here, and the Gemtech suppressor here. As for prices, the FPC lists for $719 and the Gemtech for $549, but I haven’t seen a combo price yet. Stay…
REI: Up to 50% Off on Select Items From Fjällräven (Photo/Fjällräven) It’s rare to find Fjällräven on sale, but now’s your chance at REI. Get 30% off stylish wool sweaters and cozy flannels, and 50% off the brand’s iconic Kanken daypack. Hiking and cycling pants are also on sale. Shop Fjällräven Sale Backcountry: Up to 40% Off Ghost Whisperer Jacket (Photo/Elk Raven Photography) Mountain Hardwear’s Ghost Whisperer Jacket was our pick for best ultralight down jacket of 2025. It’s got an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, and for such a thin jacket, it stands up pretty well to rain and wind. And now…
Skinning up Cameron Pass, the cool crisp air blew through the trees, and snow floated above me. The new Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Pack fit seamlessly on my back as I cut a skin track up the mountain. The pack carried all my gear, clothes, and food — it was almost an extension of myself, moving freely with me as I climbed. At the top of the run, I switched from uphill to downhill mode and sipped water from the insulated hose on my right shoulder. I removed my skins, stuck them easily into the pack’s interior, and then carved…
While the Bruen decision laid out some rather specific groundwork for what gun laws can be considered constitutional and which couldn’t, it’s obvious that lower court judges aren’t rational creatures, just rationalizing ones. After all, how many times have we seen courts completely ignore the requirement for a historic analog, despite the clear directives from the Court? Yes, Rahimi muddied the waters a bit and gave greater leeway to the lower courts as to what can be considered an analog; sometimes, they don’t even bother.Enter Illinois and its ban on concealed carry on public transit.Gun…
The United States House Committee has voted to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress with regard to the Estein probe. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify in its investigation into disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons Refuse To Testify To Congress In Epstein Investigation According to a report by RT, nine Democrats joined Republicans in voting in favor of the resolution targeting Bill Clinton, while three Democrats backed the measure against Hillary Clinton. “By voting to hold the Clintons in contempt, the…
The oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez are over, but the complaints about the Supreme Court’s views on the Second Amendment from opponents of our right to keep and bear arms continues. Cincinnati attorney Jack Greiner, who represents Enquirer Media on First Amendment issues, penned a column for the Cincinnati Enquirer in the wake of the oral arguments held earlier this week, and though he apparently gleaned all of his information about the arguments from press accounts instead of listening to them or reading the transcript, he’s got some strong (and stupid) opinions about the case…
While attending SHOT Show 2026 and cruising the firing lines of Industry Day at the Range, we came across a familiar – but new looking – CZ handgun that we couldn’t quite put our finger on (metaphorically – of course we shot it). What it ended up being was an originally designed CZ Model 75 with slight, modern enhancements while retaining an ethos for the past. This new offering is called the CZ 75 Legend 9mm! CZ 75 Legend The CZ 75 Legend looks like a true throwback to the past with its iconic plastic grips and its overall aesthetic…
Live Free Armory(LFA) has released updated versions of their Apollo 11 2011 style pistol family. The 2026 version of the Apollo feels like a night and day difference from their debut product. The Apollo 11 is nearly all machined in house, with the exception of springs, grip screws, and the magazine catch components that, in a 2011 style pistol, can streamline production by eliminating inconsistency and delays tied to vendor supply. The most exciting update to the design is the inclusion of an external extractor, much like some of the other recent 2011 introductions to the market. The biggest benefit…
This article was originally published by William L. Anderson at The Mises Institute. Since the 1960s, when racial turmoil exploded in the United States, there have been reparations demands, with groups representing black Americans calling for massive wealth transfers from whites and other economically successful ethnic groups to account for black chattel slavery in the US and the policies of Jim Crow. For example, during their heyday in the 1960s, the Black Panthers in 1966 called for a number of measures, including reparations, to bring about what they saw as justice. They included: We believe that the federal government is responsible…
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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Belleau Wood is where the Marine Corps became the legend we know of today. It’s the battle that gave birth to the term “Devil Dogs,” the fight that turned a small naval infantry branch into a legendary fighting force. Every Marine knows the name as each recruit is still required to learn the story.But few remember that U.S. Army soldiers fought and died in the battle, charging alongside the Marines into German machine-gun and artillery fire. Though they suffered thousands of losses, most Americans don’t realize the role they played in one of the most legendary battles in American history.The…
CBS News is weighing a dramatic change involving one of its most recognizable faces. According to multiple reports, network leadership is considering moving longtime CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King into a reduced on-air role, a shift that could cut her estimated $13 million annual salary nearly in half.The possible move comes as CBS News undergoes a broader overhaul under editor in chief Bari Weiss, whose arrival has already triggered internal debate, high-level programming changes, and renewed scrutiny of the network’s direction. Bari Weiss hosting one-hour town hall event, CBS News’ editor-in-chief. The special is streaming on Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7. Photo: Michele…
