The U.S. Coast Guard is piggybacking on the news of its highest recruiting numbers in decades by soliciting a new potential location for a training center, Military.com has learned.The service announced Friday that its Fiscal Year 2025 accession numbers were the highest since 1991, with 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members–equivalent to hitting 121% of its target of 4,300 members for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2024, and concluded Sept. 30, 2025. It exceeded USCG expectations.USCG, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), today announced a Request for Information (RFI) and market research to identify prospective locations nationwide…
I grew up on a steady stream of books that contained not only really great information, but a lot of high-quality pictures. I could probably spend hours reading and looking at Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections. These days, however, I’ve come to really appreciate the more historically oriented coffee table books that Headstamp Publishing has been putting out. Their latest book, authored by Forgotten Weapons’ Ian McCollum, Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025, is available now through their Kickstarter campaign, which has already fulfilled its funding goal, a mere 6 hours into it. Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917…
From dawn patrol corduroy to hidden powder stashes, the best women’s all-mountain skis are made for skiers who want to do it all. These quiver-of-one workhorses thrive on everything the mountain throws at you — smooth groomers, wind-buffed ridges, or surprise tree runs with friends. We tested the top contenders in everything from knee-deep powder to East Coast ice, skiing hard at Stowe in Vermont, Jackson Hole in Wyoming, Utah’s Powder Mountain, and more than half a dozen Idaho resorts. What follows is our A-List, the cream of the crop for women’s all-mountain skis. Whether you’re chasing the all-around excellence…
I’ve long said that if you want mandatory gun safety training for people to exercise their Second Amendment rights, rather than mandating it before a purchase, mandate it as part of the school curriculum so that everyone gets it that way, and it’s not a barrier to buying a firearm lawfully. Most of the states that want mandatory training, though, aren’t exactly the kind of states that will embrace gun training of any kind in public schools.But some other states looked at it rather differently.Now, three require it.This school year, students in elementary, middle and…
A foundation formed in 2015 continues to help veterans in a rather unconventional way – on surfboards. The FoundationThe Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF), a nonprofit organization formed in South Carolina, assists veterans fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression by providing opportunities to hit the open water in a fun, exciting way. The foundation offers a free 12-week program that also includes yoga and wellness therapy.“Jarbo,” a U.S. Army veteran, told WPRI.com in Rhode Island that he felt lost and isolated after leaving the military in 2008. The foundation helped him reconnect to activities he enjoyed. “The Warrior Surf Foundation…
Germany has announced its plans to reinstate mandatory military service as the government seeks to boost its armed forces. Conscription has been suspended since 2011, but a new law set to take effect on January 1st, 2026, will begin with a voluntary model that could pave the way for a broader draft. Germany has been planning for war for quite some time, taking Ukraine’s side in the conflict with Russia. In fact, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to transform the German military into the “strongest conventional army in Europe.” According to a report by RT, German officials have set 2029…
United States President Donald Trump has promised every single American, except those who are “high income”, a $2000 tariff dividend. This dividend would be funded by his tariff policies and is currently under review for “legality” by the Supreme Court. “A dividend of at least $2,000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday. “People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” the ruler added, insisting that the policy is contributing “trillions of dollars” to the U.S. budget and will help reduce the nation’s $38 trillion national debt. The tariffs are also…
Years ago, when I was in college, I worked at The North Face (TNF) store in Boulder, Colo. As employees, we had a 50% discount on gear, so naturally, every payday, I would give my entire paycheck back to the company, buying rain jackets, tents, backpacks, and sleeping bags that would last me for years to come. One of the most useful and bombproof pieces I acquired during that time was my blue, size medium, Base Camp Duffel. That bag has traveled the world with me. It carried my belongings when I moved to Perth, Australia. It’s been to Costa…
Flowers are taped to a tree, and lit candles sit below at the site where 80-year-old Peter Morris, a Vietnam veteran, was killed. He parked his car after a school Veterans Day ceremony in Farmingdale on Long Island, New York.A mother stood with her two young daughters, both students at Woodward Parkway Elementary, staring at the spot where Morris was struck.“It is such a big loss for all of us,” she told Military.com. “We were dropping flowers to let them know we are thinking of them.” Flowers and a small American flag are placed at the tree where Peter Morris…
Like many people my age, I grew up with semi-autos. Revolvers were neat, but why carry a five- to six-shot revolver when I can toss a single-stack 9mm or SIG P365 style auto on my hip? I had always liked revolvers, but I had never seriously considered one. That is, until I did, and began carrying the S&W 432 UC. After carrying one and training with one, I realized the revolver had stuck around for a reason and that the concealed carry revolver had some serious advantages. Today, we are going to dissect the advantages of a concealed carry revolver…
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If I were to ask you to name some companies that make their own 1911s and 2011s, you might never guess who I had in mind when I asked. I was surprised myself when one of the latest entries in the 2011 market was shipped to me to take a look at. With the 2011 platform being the hottest thing going in handguns, it’s not surprising how many companies are getting in on the action, including Bersa Firearms with their M2XI pistol. It is a 5-inch 9mm 1911 double stack, also known as a 2011 handgun. Unboxing From the Factory…
Although all well-made suppressors are useful, versatile tools, sometimes a model comes along that takes the concept to the next level. That’s the case with the SilencerCo Scythe-Ti, the model designed to launch the manufacturer’s premium line. This is the suppressor you should be considering, whether you prefer shooting from the bench or from a hunting blind. Here’s why. The SilencerCo Scythe-Ti As the name suggests, the Scythe-Ti is made from titanium—yes, really (more on that later). This suppressor is designed for rifles in calibers ranging from 223 Remington to 300 RUM, so you could say it’s versatile. To make…
The HK416 is one of those iconic AR-15s that has become legendary due to its use by Tier 1 groups across the globe. Ask Delta Force about the HK416, a Navy SEAL, or Osama bin Laden. Oh, wait. You can’t. They will tell you the HK416 rifle is built like a tank. Owning a real, bona fide HK416 is expensive. Building a clone is a route you can take, but be forewarned, building an HK416 clone is easy; deciding what HK416 variant you want and how close you want it to an original can send you down a rabbit hole.…
The so-called ghost gun is simply defined as a firearm with no serial number. That’s always been a bad definition because it lumped antique firearms, stolen guns with scratched-out serial numbers, and privately made firearms all in one basket, then used the numbers to go after privately made guns as if they were the totality of the issue. Now, kits are a thing of the past.However, the Supreme Court, which upheld the ATF rule, also said you could still make your own gun. The ATF’s rule addressed kits, which included everything you needed to make…
Why buy police trade-in guns? If you’re hunting for value without sacrificing reliability, police trade-in guns for sale are worth a hard look. These are firearms retired from active duty: pistols, shotguns, and patrol rifles that departments replace with newer platforms. They often exhibit expected service wear, but are usually well-maintained, regularly inspected, and sold at a fraction of the price of a new gun. For shooters after discontinued models or a bargain on proven gear, used police trade-in guns can be a smart, practical purchase. What exactly are police trade-in guns? Police trade-in guns are firearms that were owned…
In the wake of the Bruen decision, a number of anti-gun states started passing laws meant to curtail concealed carry as best they could. The Supreme Court made it clear they couldn’t prohibit it through “may issue” rules, and they couldn’t declare an entire city a gun-free zone, but that left a whole lot of ground they could screw around in. One of the worst outcomes of that was what got termed the “Vampire Rule.”Over at The Daily Signal, Amy Swearer addresses the rule and some of the problems with it.Earlier this month, the Supreme Court…
The Army is overhauling how it fights in combat based on lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where drones have become the dominant weapon on the battlefield.The service is rethinking tank tactics, procurement systems, and unit structures as inexpensive drones prove more effective than traditional platforms. War Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a directive in July ordering every Army squad to be equipped with unmanned systems by the end of 2026.Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said at a June testimony to Congress that technology is changing too rapidly to stick with large programs that take years to develop and can…
The Glock 18 is one of the most famous—and misunderstood—handguns in the world. It looks like a standard Glock 17, but flip a small selector switch on the slide, and suddenly it fires at a blistering 1,200 rounds per minute. That’s submachine gun territory in a handgun-sized package. But before you start searching “where to buy a Glock 18,” there’s a harsh reality: for civilians, the Glock 18 is virtually off-limits. Let’s break down why it’s so restricted, what makes it unique, and the very few legal paths to ownership. Key Takeaways The Glock 18 is a machine gun under…
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