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    Independence-Class Aircraft Carriers — America’s Forgotten Warriors

    Fascinating article. That one served (in Spain), for nearly 4 decades, speaks volumes about how effective they were IMHO. A stop gap measure by today's standards, but at the time, they filled a necessary role. Without them, the war would have probably been more protracted.
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    B-25 Mitchell — Birth of a Gunship

    Great article. I had known about the conversion of some B25s to Gunships, but not the details, and your article went into that in depth. I can just imagine how much more devastating they would have been had the Air Corp adopted 20 and 30mm Cannon much earlier (not that I'd want to stand in...
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    The Life and Legacy of Jeff Cooper

    I would have loved to have gone, still would. But unfortunately, I've never been in the financial position to go. Story of Yep. Even when I was working and had a decent income, it was beyond my reach.
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    1911 DS Prodigy for Home Defense

    That's God's Own Truth right there,, my friend.
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    1911 DS Prodigy for Home Defense

    I tried a couple of different magazines. Back then, there wasn't near the selection like there is today. I'd have to go digging in some records stored to even be accurate as to who made the gun. It was either a Star or Llama, but it's been too long to recall for sure. It was a good $200 or $300...
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    1911 DS Prodigy for Home Defense

    I had a bad experience with a 1911 Clone in the early 80s, and I'll confess that it colored my view of the platform all these years. That Gun, was the original Jam-O-Matic. I was lucky if it would feed two in a row, No matter what ammo I tried. After a year, I couldn't sell it fast enough. I've...
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    The Life and Legacy of Jeff Cooper

    I agree about Col. Cooper and his influence and legacy. I was first exposed to his writings in the latter half of the 70s (76 -77). Just having got my first handgun and interested in a LEO career, I started applying his techniques and philosophy as much as I could being largely self trained. At...
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    Lockheed AC-130 Gunship: Death Waits in the Dark

    I can picture the troops in the night, bedding down, thankful they had a Guardian watching over them, as they try to catch a few winks.
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    M72 LAW: American Light Anti-Tank Weapon in Vietnam and Beyond

    Excellent article as per usual. Dr. Dobbs. Even though I've studied many of the weapons you cover, I always pick up a few bits I didn't know about.
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    When America Stole a Russian Mi-24 Hind Helicopter

    Good article. I didn't realize it took that long to get one.
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    Improvised Defenses in Gun-Free Zones

    I agree 100%. Nearly all Mass Casualty Shootings occur in so called "Gun Free Zones." GFZs should be named "Unarmed Victim Zones."
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    M18A1 Claymore Mine: From Vietnam to Today

    Poor man's Claymores. Not quite as directional, but effective for sure.
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    Should Your CCW Be Big, Small, or Neither?

    I'm still a believer that any gun, is better than no gun, but I agree that it should be the largest caliber you can effectively handle and shoot well. Since the vast majority of DGUs occur at close range, caliber takes a secondary consideration. I spent nearly 30 years as a Paramedic and then a...
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    Improvised Defenses in Gun-Free Zones

    My favorite "Alternate Weapon" is a 4" Adjustable (Crescent Type) Wrench as a Keychain fob, and I've carried one on every set of keys I've had for nearly 50 years. It's best feature is that it isn't an obvious weapon like Kubota so and other non lethal self defense tools. No one gives it a...
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    M18A1 Claymore Mine: From Vietnam to Today

    The Claymore was a huge leap forward in AntiPersonnel devices. Heck, now we could make them wireless if needed.
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    M18A1 Claymore Mine: From Vietnam to Today

    Every home owner should have a supply.
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    Concealed Carry in a Fanny Pack — Good CCW Idea or Not?

    You do realize these were also once called Fag-Bags throughout the 80's and into the 90's. I wore one as a Paramedic and later an RN (though both the ambulance company and Hospital were No Go for CC. They were great for carrying sheers, scissors, hemostats, and even a stethoscope. Retired now...
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    The Story of Black Hills Ammunition

    I've used a little Black Hills, it is excellent ammo. The .380 ACP Honey Badger, will keep a <1" group across a rest at 25' out of my old PPK/S. I can never find the 9mm locally to try un my M9. Biggest problem, in my neck of the woods, it's rarely on the shelf for long. By the time I get my SS...
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    A Suicidal Stand at the Battle of the Bulge? U.S. Infantry vs. German Panzers

    I've read quote a bit on the arms and Armaments from the Civil War to today, and I can honestly say this is the best breakdown of how Bazookas functioned I've ever read. Thank you for an interesting article.
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    My Unpopular Opinion: Don’t Customize Your Gun

    When it comes to my EDC gun, I agree with the author, and it's precisely for the potential Legal issues such modifications could count against me in court. The same thing with ammo. I can build a load that performs better than most self defense ammo on the market, but even though I know of No...
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