The Tiger’s reputation was loud, but the Sherman’s reliability, speed, and rate of fire won real fights. Here’s how the myth met reality on WW2 battlefields. World War 2 Scale: The Cost, the Machines, the Stakes World War 2 was the most expansive conflict in the history of the planet. Seventy million soldiers served. Some seventeen million of those died. One fourth of the men who wore the uniform between 1939 and 1940 perished. WW2 left a scar on humanity that may never fully heal. WW2 drove technology in ways not seen before or since. The science of radio, radar,…

The Vertx Siege 25L Tactical Backpack punches above its size with smart organization, armor-ready utility, and the kind of practical comfort that matters when your pack is actually loaded. This thing is built for daily carry, travel, range work, and rough use without turning into a floppy mess. The Vertx Siege 25L Tactical Backpack Starts Strong The Vertx Siege 25L Tactical Backpack delivers rugged performance and smart design for people who expect more from their gear. Built for daily use and challenging conditions, this pack blends durability, versatility, and comfort in a way that feels ready for real work instead…

Last weekend I wrote a post about a new coalition that’s hoping to find common ground on gun laws that was based on an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. While I didn’t have access to the in-depth policy proposals at the time, I’ve since had a chance to read over the material, as well as a lengthy look at how the sausage was made by Bridging the Divide panelist, Open Source Defense contributor, and Recoil writer B.J. Campbell, so I feel like I can offer up a much more informed opinion than what I was able to glean…

Red dots are fast and trendy, but irons are simple, durable, and always there. Master both, carry with confidence, and stop arguing past the target. Red Dots Went Mainstream. Here’s Why Shooters Fell In Something that’s going on is a cultural shift in the gun world. Technically, I’m part of the generation of shooters leaning into red dots as the way to go, it’s just something that doesn’t appeal to me. This gets extra entertaining when you consider the fact that I was using red dot sights on my hunting handguns long before they became a thing among defensive shooters.…

Sarah Branyan knows firsthand what it’s like to survive military sexual trauma (MST). She also knows what it’s like to make mistakes and have the power to rise above and make a comeback. And she’s having a positive effect on struggling veterans. Branyan, an Army veteran, works as a peer support specialist for the C.W. Bill Young Veteran’s Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. Specifically, Branyan supports veterans fighting mental health battles and issues stemming from post-traumatic stress disorder. Her most vital role is leading group sessions with in-patient veterans going through some of the same challenges she faced a couple decades ago. Branyan’s…

The Vortex AMG 1-10×24 FFP is a compact, hard-use LPVO that gives rail space back without giving up clarity, speed, or serious mechanical innovation. After months of testing, I came away convinced this may be the finest LPVO I’ve ever run. Why the Vortex AMG 1-10×24 LPVO Stands Out Fast Vortex’s AMG 1-10×24 LPVO delivers compact, purpose-built performance for shooters who demand durability, versatility, and clarity. Born from the requirements of elite operators, this optic is rugged enough to survive hard use and compact enough to free up rail space for thermals, lasers, and backup sights. At 8.4” and 18.8…

As parts of the U.S. begin to thaw out from a frigid and stormy winter season, Alaska is still very much in the winter doldrums. But over the years, Alaska Army National Guard troops have largely adapted to the challenges of a frigid climate — except when it comes to emergency travel and rescue.“We need to accept that medical evacuation may be delayed or denied altogether in a high-end Arctic fight,” said Major Titus Rund, 207th Aviation Troop Command flight surgeon, in a statement obtained by Military.com. “If we can’t stabilize and protect our injured in the cold, we lose…

Uintah’s UP-10 blends AR ergonomics with bolt-action precision, staying compact, quiet, and flat-out useful with both subsonics and supersonics. Meet the UP-10: Bolt-Action AR Control With Real Accuracy The UP-10 is Uintah Precision’s flagship rifle. This gun shares many similarities with an AR-10, but it’s bolt-action instead of semi-auto. Why would they do that? Well, bolt action platforms are inherently more accurate than semi-autos, and they suppress nicely! The UP-10 that I’ve spent years testing is an 8.6 Blackout with a 12.5″ barrel and a collapsible SBA3 brace from SB Tactical. This gun is compact and capable of shooting a…

From Olympic boxing to building a last legacy in the U.S. Army, Fort Benning, Georgia’s late Command Sgt. Maj. Edward “Eddie” Crook Jr., is now immortal.The base’s new Crook Soldier Performance Readiness Center officially bears the name of the African-American Olympic boxing champion turned decorated combat veteran. He had a 30 year U.S. Army career, after his first career as a Golden Glove champion, rising to earn a gold medal alongside his teammate Muhammad Ali at the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Pictures of Command Sgt. Maj. Edward “Eddie” Crook Jr. hanging inside new Crook Soldier Performance Readiness Center (U.S. Army/Fort…

This article was originally published by Ryan McMaken at the Mises Institute.  Donald Trump today, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, stated that his goal for the current war with Iran is unconditional surrender. Specifically, he wrote: “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” Moreover, Trump specified that the US will have final say on “the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s).” In stating all this, however, Trump is essentially announcing that the US will be at war for an extended period. Historians have long noted that demands for unconditional surrender have…

The Ruger LCP Max takes the old pocket .380 formula and finally makes it feel modern. For California buyers especially, this little pistol delivers real sights, real capacity, real concealability, and a price tag that makes it awfully hard to dismiss. Ruger is well known for making solid firearms with value in mind. Their guns do not break the bank, yet they are also known for reliability. They have long had the reputation that while they may not be pretty or fancy, they get the job done. In 2008, Ruger jumped into the concealed carry market in a big way…

An NYPD officer serving overseas with the Army National Guard died in Kuwait, prompting tributes from New York leaders and the military community.Police officer Sorffly Davius, assigned to Brooklyn’s 79th Precinct, died March 6 at Camp Buehring in Kuwait after suffering a medical episode while deployed with the New York Army National Guard’s 42nd Infantry Division, according to city and state officials.“The NYPD mourns the loss of Police Officer Sorffly Davius, who died after suffering a medical episode while deployed to Kuwait,” the New York Police Department said in a statement posted on X. “Officer Davius served in the 42nd…