Law Enforcement & Military
The Medal of Honor: America’s Highest Military Decoration
Twenty-five years ago, the United States Congress established March 25 as "National Medal of Honor Day" to "foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients." The date was chosen because it was on March 25, 1863, that the very first Medals of Honor were presented to six members of Andrews' Raiders during the American Civil War. To date, just 3,536 Medals of Honor have been awarded to 3,517 recipients, with only 63 recipients still living.
Civilian Equipment that has Received an NSN from the Military
The easiest way for the military to purchase equipment is through a National Stock Number (NSN), and not through a private purchase. For a piece of equipment to receive an NSN, it must go through many different steps within the Defense Logistics Agency. It's a long, drawn-out process, but it's entirely necessary for our warfighters.
Germany’s FG-42: Paratrooper Rifle
The Fallschirmjagergewehr 42, or Paratrooper Rifle 42, was developed for Germany's airborne infantry in 1942. We'll take a closer look at this weapon here. What prompted its development? And was it effective?
Unconventional Shooting Positions: A Skills Test
Not every defensive shooting happens on a square range. It's important to practice and be familiar with unconventional shooting positions. Here are some positions and tricks I've learned over the years.
Ukrainian Sniper Claims to Break Historical Record
A Ukrainian sniper has claimed to have recently eliminated a Russian combatant from a record 12,470 feet, breaking the record for the longest confirmed sniper hit in history.
Revolvers of the United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is an interesting branch of the United States military. It’s easily arguable that the United States doesn’t need an entirely separate branch to do Marine Corps functions. It could be wrapped into the Navy or the Army. It’s often said that America doesn’t need a Marine Corps; America wants a Marine Corps. Their unique mission and design have made them fluid with weaponry, and they’ve used a number of interesting weapons, including revolvers. Today, we are looking at the revolvers used by the Marine Corps.
The Military’s Greatest Firearm Myths
As we all know, there are many myths about firearms out there, including silly things like stopping power and the greatness of the M14 in the modern world. How many times have you heard someone say that just racking a shotgun will be enough? Those are fun to talk about and debunk, but today, we'll take a purely military approach. We need to look at some small arms myths that come out of the United States military and do some serious debunking.
Keeping the Gun Hand Empty: Does it Matter?
Many of us are taught in defensive shooting to keep our gun hand empty. Does it really matter? Let's find out through a mix of testing and discussion on keeping the gun hand empty.
December 7, 1941: A Day of Infamy
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
The Newhall Incident: Hard Lessons
This and similar incidents helped promote a train-like-you-fight mentality, which revolutionized police and even civilian training.