Bullets and Barbed Wire: Combat Artist Kerr Eby at the Battle of Tarawa
The combat art of Kerr Eby is visceral, striking, and tragic – and possibly the most representative image of Marines in WWII (not just the Battle of Tarawa).
Battle of Hill 488: SSgt Jimmie Howard and 1st Recon Battalion
The Battle of Hill 488 is an integral part of Marine Reconnaissance lore. SSgt Jimmie Howard (MoH) and 16 others of the 1st Recon Battalion vs an NVA Division.
MARPAT Camouflage of the United States Marines Corps
Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage isn’t just digital and distinctive; it has become a recognizable, proprietary way of identifying U.S. Marines.
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Today in Guns: “.45 Caliber Recommended” (1873)
Today in Guns: The Report of the Chief of Ordnance to the Secretary of War in 1873 recommended the 45 caliber cartridge for rifles, carbines, and revolvers.
Gun Closet Ideas for Operators on a Budget
Gun Closet Ideas for Operators on a budget; building your dream John Wick gun room can mean renovating the walk-in closet you share with your wife.
Good Bois On Duty
From Tracking Criminals to Rescuing Disaster Victims – Meet the Heroes on Four Legs. Service dogs are more than companions — they are lifesaving heroes on the front lines of the world’s most dangerous and demanding missions. From locating missing persons, to...
Pro-Israeli Gazan Faction Operating with IDF?
Over the last few days, multiple reports have emerged of a new Gazan Faction operating in the Khan Younis region of Southern Gaza alongside Israeli Forces working in the newly established “Morag” corridor which separates Rafah from Khan Younis. New Gazan Faction...
VZ58: The Most Overlooked Capable Rifle Today
The VZ58 is the most overlooked (capable) rifle out there. In a world of ARs and AKs, this Czech vodka blaster does its own thing.
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Henry SPD Rifles: Leading With a New Take on American Classics
Appealing to a more diverse generation of shooters than ever before, Henry is doing something big with their new Special Products Division (SPD) guns. And I, for one, am here for it.
Ruger LCP Max: A Micro Compact 380
The Ruger LCP Max occupies the same footprint as the original in .380 ACP, but it now boasts double digit capacity.
New Handgun Lights: SHOT 2025
A number of new handgun lights (and other pistol light/laser attachments) were on display during SHOT Show 2025. Here’s a rundown of some.
Pistol Lights: Because PID is PFI
Some LEO agencies inexplicably still limit authorization of pistol lights to specialty units (too aggressive looking!) Some gun owners and CCW types continue to argue against the advantage of a pistol light for concealed carry for reasons...well, reasons -- other than...
Kershaw Tomahawk: the Siege
One of our contributing writers reviews the Kershaw Siege Tomahawk. He tells us he’s always wanted a tomahawk; who hasn’t?
SHOT 2025 – Pike’s Picks
SHOT 2025 is over and everything I have is tired. However, I found a few favorites, five favorite to be specific.
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