If your dream is to join the U.S. Army in 2026, but your physical fitness or academic performance do not meet Army standards, then the Future Soldier Preparatory Course may be the answer. This article outlines recent changes in the scope of the course, and explains the course’s two tracks, whether you are eligible, what to expect, how successful it is, and some pros and cons to help you decide if the Future Soldier Prep Course is right for you. Why the Army’s Future Soldier Prep Course Exists (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PAO photo by Nell King) The Army Future…
I’ve written before about losing a friend in a mass shooting in Seattle. Every report of a mass shooting sends me right back to the moment I learned Kim was gone, and while I am still pro-gun and always will be, it’s still something I haven’t really gotten past, even 14 years later. And the report of another mass killing in the city isn’t likely to help. It seems that three people were killed in a shooting during a food festival.Three people were killed and at least four others, including a child, were injured in…
From health care to home loans, education to employment, nearly every veteran benefit starts with one document: Your DD214. What Is a DD214 Form? Your military discharge papers are officially known as DD Form 214, or just DD214. All veterans receive this Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty once they are out of the military. In a nutshell, the DD214 is proof of your military service. All branches use this same form. There may be no more important document, as it serves as the key to unlocking benefits of all kinds. In recent years, the military’s reserve components…
This article was originally published by Lance D Johnson at Natural News. Heavy explosions lit up the skies over Ahvaz on Friday as American bombers pounded Iranian cities for the 13th consecutive night, but as the US resumes its bombing campaign over Iranian skies, the real detonation may be happening inside the Pentagon’s war rooms. The United States, having signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran just weeks ago, has now shredded that ceasefire agreement and embarked on a bombing campaign that military analysts say cannot succeed without a full-scale ground occupation of the Strait of Hormuz region. What…
When people think about prepping, their minds usually jump to expensive gear like generators, tactical bags, and water filter systems with price tags in the hundreds. But some of the most useful items for riding out a disaster are already in your house. These everyday household items are cheap, easy to find, and usually overlooked, which is exactly what makes them so valuable. This list of inexpensive prepper items comes from the YouTube channel The Provident Prepper, and it’s packed with practical uses you may not have considered before. You can watch the video and see the list below. 1.…
CAIRO (AP) — Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials said Monday, with a pause in attacks coming after a period of rapidly escalating tensions. The comments came after neither the U.S. nor Iran reported carrying out any attacks for three straight days — a respite after about two weeks of sustained bombardments that had led to increasing fears of a return to all-out war. The two regional officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive…
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) announcement earlier this month of 11 nations’ support for the procurement of Saab GlobalEye aircraft as NATO’s new Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is drawing varied reactions, with one former U.S. official warning that the path forward is an “easy button” that puts other aspects of the broader alliance in danger. The decision, announced July 7 during the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, is described by NATO as a significant step in modernizing the alliance’s airborne surveillance and early warning capabilities by replacing part of the alliance’s aging Boeing E-3 fleet.…
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Charles Whitman’s UT Tower sniper attack was a nightmare collision of mental illness, firearms, courage, and chaos. The bloody 93 minutes that followed helped push American law enforcement into the modern tactical age. We are all fascinated with psychopathology. It’s like watching a car wreck. You cannot take your eyes off of it. Serious mental illness is no joke. While sometimes it seems that everybody in America is on some mood-altering drug, legit homicidal lunatics are thankfully quite rare. When you encounter one in the wild, they are a wonder to behold. The Brutal Origin Story Behind Charles Whitman Charles…
The Browning X-Bolt Speed SR pairs a handy 20-inch suppressor-ready barrel with the hard-hitting 7mm PRC, then backs it up with repeatable sub-MOA accuracy at 100 and 300 yards. The Browning X-Bolt Speed SR (Suppressor Ready) takes advantage of the high-performance Hornady 7mm PRC cartridge to make an impressive hunting combination. Mounting a suppressor on a long barrel can make a rifle long and unwieldy. The X-Bolt Speed SR sports a 20-inch fluted barrel to make the rifle handle well with or without a suppressor installed. Browning X-Bolt Speed SR 7mm PRC: The Bottom Line Browning did a fantastic job…
Many Democrats in the Land of Enchantment have tried to pin the blame for the state’s high rate of juvenile violence on lawful gun owners, starting with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. It was Grisham who tried to ban lawful concealed carry throughout the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County back in 2023, pointing to the shootings of several juveniles as justification for preventing adults from bearing arms in self-defense. Though Lujan Grisham’s carry ban is now defunct, juvenile crime is still an issue. This past week the House Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee held a…
The Nocpix MATE Ultra is the first civilian thermal clip-on I have tested that delivers the image quality needed for serious long-range shooting through a conventional day scope. https://youtu.be/whdQwWjH0WA A True Long-Range Thermal Clip-On Most civilian thermal clip-ons have forced shooters to accept a compromise. They may work well on an AR at modest distances, but image quality often falls apart when magnification increases or targets get small. The MATE Ultra is different. It uses a 1280×1024, 12-micron thermal sensor, a 60mm f/1.0 objective lens, a 60 Hz refresh rate, and a sensitivity rating of 15 mK or less. Nocpix…
BERLIN (AP) — The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin. Prosecutors said he had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group. Ballout was suspected of driving a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival Saturday night before apparently stabbing others with a machete in what…
The Colt Python 3 inch is already a gorgeous .357 Magnum, but two weaknesses kept it from perfection. Harrison Snake Sights and Hogue Monogrips changed that in a hurry. Colt Python 3 Inch: The Snake Returns Stronger In 2022, Colt fans were ecstatic when Colt brought back the King of the Colt revolvers. The return of the Python marked a new day for Colt and fans hoped it would be everything the old Python was. The original Pythons were true works of art. Craftsmen took oversized parts and, using stones and files, carefully fitted them to the frame. The original…
CAIRO (AP) — The United States paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire. It was not clear why the U.S. has paused after targeting Iranian coastal areas and infrastructure in a nearly two-week escalation sparked by Iran’s firing at ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to questions Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump is “giving talks some space. He’s…
Ruger’s new $749 Harrier ran flawlessly and delivered sub-MOA best groups with every load tested. The trigger needs help, but this affordable, mil-spec-compatible AR-15 shoots like it has something to prove. Ruger’s new Harrier rifle isn’t just Ruger’s old AR with a facelift. It’s an entirely new, affordable, and accurate design springing from Ruger’s acquisition of AR powerhouse Anderson Manufacturing. Ruger’s New Harrier Is More Than a Reworked AR-556 Ruger surprised the shooting world this year when the company unveiled a completely reengineered and affordable AR-15 rifle called the Harrier. The Harrier differs dramatically from Ruger’s discontinued AR-556. Unlike that…
The ScopeMate S28-TSC Max packs 4K recording, a genuinely useful touchscreen, and a removable 18650 battery into one rifle scope camera. It is one of the easiest systems I’ve used in the field, but the image quality leaves a catch that shooters spending $600 need to see. ScopeMate S28-TSC Max Review: A Different Kind of 4K Scope Camera The ScopeMate S28-TSC Max records 4K video through your rifle scope with a built-in touchscreen and removable 18650 battery. Recording your shots through a rifle scope has become increasingly popular among hunters and precision rifle shooters. The ScopeMate S28-TSC Max enters an…
The United States has chosen to hold off on a major strike on Iran due to a short supply of air defense missiles. The missile shortage can be blamed on a number of things; however, the main idea is that the US chose to “donate” a large chunk of its war supplies to Ukraine. US Halting Some Weapons Shipments To Ukraine As Own Military Stockpiles Plummet Iran and the US have exchanged strikes for nearly two weeks since a fragile ceasefire reached in spring collapsed. Both sides are also accusing each other of violating a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU),…
Every day in the United States, someone uses a gun for self-defense. Most of the time, these never make the news. They either draw it and scare off the bad guy, or they’re used against an animal or something else that isn’t interesting to journalists. Either way, they use them, they protect themselves, then they go on about their day. The state of Hawaii would have you believe, though, that armed citizens aren’t protecting themselves. They want you to think that people who carry guns are a threat and need to be excluded.Over at our…
