Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, in his speech to 800 assembled generals, admirals and senior enlisted at Quantico, Va., on Sept. 30, 2025, quoted Eugene Sledge from his timeless classic With The Old Breed published in 1981. In his World War II memoir, Sledge wrote, “War is brutish. Inglorious and a terrible waste. Combat leaves an indelible mark on those who are forced to endure it. The only redeeming factors are my comrades’ incredible bravery and their devotion to each other.” Those words are also inscribed on his headstone at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, Ala. Since its publication, no…

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I have been on my farm for about five years, give or take.  I live outside a small town in rural Tennessee.  I didn’t know anyone when I moved here.  The closest neighbor is about half a mile away, and the rest are many miles down the road. If you are planning on moving from the suburbs or cities to the countryside, you might glean something from my experiences.  I hope this helps. The first neighbor I met was an older widow, and the circumstances weren’t great.  My big dogs (German Shepherds) had a habit of escaping the property and…

On January 18th, 1591, during the Burmese-Siamese War (pictured) King Naresuan of Siam killed Crown Prince Minchit Sra of Burma in single combat. The date is now observed as Royal Thai Armed Forces day. — January 18th, 1813, was the birthday Joseph Glidden, who invented barbed wire. — Kevin Costner, who starred in Open Range, was born on this day in 1955. — 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 be used for any…

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The softshell component in Muddy’s all-season DV8 camouflage layering system, the Enduro Jacket is designed for warmth, water-resistance and ruggedness while also emphasizing silent mobility. Built from an 87/13 blend of polyester and spandex, the jacket’s outer shell helps keep the elements out thanks to an articulated hood with a high zippered collar, stretch-gusseted cuffs, a DWR coating and a drop-tail hem that protects the wearer’s back side. Meanwhile, strategically placed insulation provides warmth during temperatures as low as 35o F and microfiber-fleece underarms permit a full range of motion without giving away the hunter’s position to wary animals. Price:…

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) estimates 1,587,049 guns sold in December 2025, based on the results of a purchaser’s name being processed through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The figure is a 3.4 percent decline when compared to the trade organization’s number for the same month in 2024, when total volume came in at 1,642,270. The group’s estimates are considered a relative barometer of industry health, but the slight decline might be partially fueled by the price of an NFA tax stamp dropping to $0 for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and “any other weapons”…

Lately, I’ve had more hands-on trigger time with bullpup carbines. Primarily, this involves the long-stroke gas piston IWI Tavor X95 chambered in 5.56 NATO; there was also a range session in which I got to shoot a magazine through a Springfield Armory Hellion, too. However, I’ve been getting to know my Tavor X95 fairly well, and I’m taking the time to write this compare-and-contrast piece about bullpup versus conventional [AR-15 pattern] carbines because, for the most part, the American shooting public seems to look sideways at bullpups.  In this article, I’ll lean on my IWI Tavor X95 and my LWRC…

It is the week that the firearms industry loves to hate: SHOT Show week. As Brent Wheat prepares to pack his bags for Las Vegas and Roy Huntington happily stays home, the duo dives deep into the reality of the world’s largest shooting, hunting, and outdoor trade show. The post Inside the 2026 SHOT Show Chaos: What You Don’t See — #318 appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here