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While we might hear the terms “machine gun” and “submachine gun” a lot, a more detailed discussion will often touch on the terms “open bolt” and “closed bolt.” But, what do these terms mean? Firearms engineers choose between open and closed bolt configurations based on intended use and performance priorities.…

When it comes to dealing with a violent encounter, you aren’t allowed a whole lot of say in the matter. The dirtbag picks the time, the place, the weapon he uses and how close he is going to be when he attacks. But you can control your choices in personal…

A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by the U.S. House and Senate to receive the nation’s highest combat valor award. A bill that would authorize the president to award the Medal of…

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Soldiers of the Army National Guard’s 28th Infantry Division snagged the award for Best Innovation at the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition in Huntsville, Alabama, this week for inventing a drone that uses a claw to retrieve downed drones. Project RED, which stands for Recovery Exploitation Drone, is built to fly over and inspect downed unmanned aircraft systems. The system uses artificial intelligence software to discern the difference between friendly and enemy drones. Using a robotic arm with a claw, it can pick up a fallen drone and transport it to troops for evaluation or…

Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate writers to get an early copy of the gun and test it thoroughly. I purchased my test copy, and have purchased more of them since. Why? Because the SA-35 is much more than just a faithful recreation of a timeless sidearm design — it’s a viable everyday handgun capable of providing reliable and accurate protection…

Update (0810ET): King Charles has released his first public statement regarding Andrew’s arrest. He said: I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado did not mince words when talking about Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, describing the Texas congresswoman as “radical” and “extreme.”On “Real Time with Bill Maher” Friday, Boebert joked about possibly endorsing Crockett while seated next to the Texas congresswoman’s rival for U.S. Senate.”Maybe I should endorse Jasmine Crockett, so you could do a little better,” she told Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico.Among Texas voters, Crockett is currently running ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to a recent statewide survey from Hart Research.CORNYN TORCHES DEMOCRATIC…

ZeroTech Optics recently showcased its new 1-8 x 24 mm Vengeance LPVO scope. Low-power, variable optics (LPVO) are a specialized class of riflescope that can combine the quickness of shooting with a red-dot sight in addition with ability to zoom in on targets that lie further away like a traditional riflescope.  The new ZeroTech Vengeance LPVO has an 8X zoom level and is built around a standard 30 mm maintube and a series of multi-coated optical lenses. This optic employs ZeroTech’s second-focal-plane illuminated MOA RAR (Rapid Acquisition Reticle). Its ¾-segmented circle and central aiming point are illuminated in conjunction with…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Drones are profoundly changing the Army’s approach to aviation and combined arms training, Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill, commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, told Military Times in an interview.During the Army’s first annual Best Drone Warfighter Competition in Huntsville, Alabama, the Fort Rucker-based aviation chief shared his insights about the impact of drones on military doctrine.“The application of drone technology is only limited by your creativity,” he said. “It’s this constantly evolving game of technology and craftsmanship to create the desired effect that you want on the other end.”While Army aviators are…

In today’s article, skilled outdoorsman Wayne van Zwoll teaches us how to start a fire. This basic survival skill was once commonly held by Americans. In the modern world, fewer men and women understand the basics of firestarting. If you spend any time outside of the house, this is a valuable ability to learn. “The man flung a look back along the way he had come. The Yukon lay a mile wide and hidden under three feet of ice [and] as many feet of snow…. He was a newcomer …. Fifty degrees below zero meant eighty-odd degrees of frost. [That]…

United States President Donald Trump said that he would “love to have China and Russia” join the Board of Peace he instituted as a way to “stabilize” Gaza in the aftermath of the war with Israel. “They’ve been invited. You need both. You need all persuasions. No discrimination,” Trump was quoted as saying while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday, Moscow suggested that it was considering Trump’s invitation. In January, President Vladimir Putin also floated contributing $1 billion sourced from Russian sovereign assets frozen in the US – the exact fee for a permanent seat – even…