The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced a change in its cybersecurity strategy, suspending a phase of a pre-existing plan to strengthen cybersecurity compliance over concerns about the cost and bureaucracy involved in implementing it. DOD said in a release that it was suspending phase two of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program due to costs for small businesses. It was originally scheduled to go into effect this November. CMMC was first established in 2019 under the first Trump administration to ensure third-party contractors were safely holding and transmitting Pentagon data, but it has proved controversial among third parties,…
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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…
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…
Whenever I drive into Richmond from my home in rural central Virginia, I pass by American Family Pawn and Gun, or at least the building where that gun shop used to be. Despite a pretty good location on a busy four-lane highway in the Richmond exurb of Powhatan, Virginia, the store closed its doors for good a little more than a year ago. The owners of American Family aren’t alone. As American Rifleman reports, the number of Class 01 and Class 02 FFLs across the country has declined by more than 10 percent in the…
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi traveled to the Philippines on Tuesday to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to broaden defense ties between the nations, officials said. Koizumi’s meeting in the capital Manila with Marcos and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. may include discussion of a possible transfer of used Japanese destroyers to the Philippines. The Philippines and Japan, both treaty allies of the United States, signed a pact in 2024 allowing their forces to stage large-scale combat drills. The Reciprocal Access Agreement paved the way for…
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There is no doubt about it, we all feel we live in uncertain times. Every day, we see news about economic instability, supply chain disruptions, severe climate-related events, and health threats; that doesn’t even include what’s going on in our own daily lives. In today’s wild world, these pressures may seem more pronounced. Sharing limited space and infrastructure, with fewer safety nets, means any disruption can cause a major hurdle. We know that being prepared with adequate supplies is important, but mental preparedness is often overlooked. Having a resilient mindset allows you to think clearly, adapt to change, and make…
Army veteran Grant Miller believes there is a misconception when it comes to strong military leadership, especially among civilians. It’s not about authority. In fact, the reality is vastly different. Miller, who spent more than five years as an officer, exiting as a captain, feels that success depends on forging trust, adapting to unique personalities, and motivating units to accomplish a shared mission. And he’s applied what he’s learned to his post-military career in business, working for the past three years at StableDry, a home services company. Miller was promoted to chief operating officer in July 2025, where he serves…
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About 15 years ago, two former Navy SEALs wanted to commemorate the legacies of friends lost during service. In doing so, they ended up making strong inroads to include hundreds of thousands of the approximate 99% of people who never served. The “Memorial May” campaign organized by Carry the Load has led to more than $50 million being raised since its launch in 2011. The latest effort kicked off April 27 with nationwide events scheduled through May 25, aimed to not just commemorate Memorial Day and veterans but also first responders and their families through Armed Forces Day, Firefighters’ Day…
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