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Each Diamond “Strike-A-Fire” Fire Starter (SAF stick) is kind of like a giant match which is 5.75 inches long, 1.13 inches wide, and 0.25 inches thick. The shaft of a SAF stick seems to be made out of some sort of pressed wood that is impregnated with a waxy substance. When the match-like head of a SAF stick is struck on the striking strip on the box, it ignites the SAF stick which then burns for approximately 12 minutes. In the process, the SAF stick creates enough heat to effectively ignite most types of kindling. [JWR Adds: The SAF sticks…

On this day in 1941 — also a Sunday — Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, precipitating the entry of the United States into World War II. — On December 7, 1972, American astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan commanded the last crewed flight to the Moon, effectively ending the Apollo program. — — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 122 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This can…

Glock’s new product reveals have long been the subject of speculation and amused derision, owing in large measure to their unpredictability and the nuanced innovations of the new products. “A .22 LR-cal. pistol? That’s the new gun?” or “A 10 mm? So what?” Of course, non-Glock enthusiasts also claim each new Glock is essentially just like all the previous Glocks. Granted, Glock sort of set itself up for this when it embraced “Perfection” as its marketing watchword. How do you make wholesale changes to something you’ve previously claimed was perfect? Well, the new GEN 6, “V” series Glocks are about…

With 1,375 rounds of .22 Long Rifle ammunition, the stackable, reusable Federal BYOB .22 LR Ammo Bucket is sure to keep even the most ardent shooter of rimfire handguns or rifles busy for a while—even if there’s more than one new gun under the tree. The 36-grain, copper-plated, hollow-point bullet load is suitable for hunting small game, target shooting or plinking. And with 1,260 f.p.s. of muzzle velocity, it delivers enough speed to retain more than 1,000 f.p.s. out to 100 yards. Price: $136. Contact: Federal Premium Ammunition; (800) 831-8100; federalpremium.com. Read the full article here

In the world of concealed-carry and self-defense handguns, 2025 may be “The Year of the Comp.” The value of a muzzle compensator on a duty or concealed handgun has been recognized by many handgunners, and manufacturers have been quick to give consumers what they want. Turkish manufacturer Tisas is joining those ranks with its new-for-2025 Duty Comp, Carry Comp and Tactical Comp. PX-9 compensated models have a single port in their barrel and slide. All three pistols are based around Tisas’ PX-9 2.0 striker-fired, polymer-frame, 9 mm semi-automatic pistol, as imported into this country by SDS Arms. Common features include…

Built on the already-popular LCP MAX platform, the Ruger LCP MAX ReadyDot is an ultra-compact .380 that adds something you don’t usually see on a true pocket gun: a battery-free fiber-optic red dot. The post Ruger LCP MAX w/ ReadyDot appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

Armed Citizen® Today Around 7 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2025, near Los Angeles, a 79-year-old Vietnam War veteran heard his duplex tenant screaming. He found a naked 30-year-old man had forced his way into the woman’s home. The veteran confronted the intruder and ordered him to leave, but the naked man instead attacked, slamming him to the ground and breaking both of his legs. Fortunately, the veteran was armed and was able to transfer his firearm from his pinned right arm to his left and fire three shots at the assailant, killing him. The armed citizen was in stable condition…

CZ Firearms is a renowned Czech firearm manufacturer with a storied history, but it’s a company that has the pulse of the American firearm market in a way that few other European manufacturers do. In 2022, CZ committed to a complete overhaul of its bolt-action line and rolled out a comprehensive collection of rifles, all specifically designed to meet the needs of different shooters. Only a couple years later, in 2024, the company expanded this line with yet another design that was designed with U.S. shooters in mind: the CZ 600+ American. In style, the American pays homage to the…

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