3 Tips to make you a better long range shooter
Ben Long-range shooting is a highly specialized skill that requires a combination of knowledge, experience, and practice. It involves using a rifle to hit a target at distances of several hundred…
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Top 5 Most Common Disaster Injuries and How to Survive Them
Disasters can strike at any time and can have devastating consequences. Whether it’s a natural disaster like a hurricane, earthquake, or wildfire, or a man-made disaster like a terrorist attack…
Why patrol rifles are important
Canadian Copper Patrol rifles are long guns that are commonly used by law enforcement officers on patrol duties. These rifles are designed to be lightweight, easy to carry, and capable of providing…
The CIA’s war in Laos
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is well-known for its covert operations around the world, and one of its most controversial interventions was in Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. The…
A brief history on Operation Nimrod
Operation Nimrod was a military operation conducted by the Special Air Service (SAS), a special forces unit of the British Army, in 1980. It took place at the Iranian Embassy…
A brief history on Operation Juniper Shield
Smooth Africa has been a hot bed of military conflict, since, well forever. But most recently, countries like the US, Russia, and China have been heavily investing in the continent both…
The height and weight requirements of the US Army
It might sound silly, but the US Army does have height and weight requirements. They are actually a critical part of the screen process of future soldiers and all officers…
What do soldiers carry in their rucksacks?
The first military backpack, known as a “rucksack,” first appeared during the American Civil War to help infantrymen haul heavy equipment and medical supplies. Although they were useful, many troops…
.308 vs .30-06 caliber, which is better?
There are many “great gun debates” but perhaps there isn’t one more controversial or pointless than the .308 vs .30-06 caliber debate. I’m telling you, people are passionate about many…
What watches do Navy SEALs wear on the job?
The U.S. Navy’s main special operations force and a part of the Naval Special Warfare Command are the Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Teams, also known as Navy SEALs. Conducting…
What to look for when buying tactical pants
It seems like these days you can take any piece of clothing or gear and put the word “tactical” in front to market it as a tough and functional item.…
What happened in the Tongo Tongo Ambush?
The Tongo Tongo ambush will probably end up being a Hollywood movie one day, but for now it is simply not talked about. On October 4, 2017, while Nigerien and…
The CH-47 is an amazing feat of engineering
Even if you don’t know what the CH-47 is, you probably have seen it doing something cool in combat footage either on live television or online. The Boeing CH-47 Chinook,…
Why do military members leave coins on the gravestones of fallen members
When touring cemeteries, you could see coins left by past cemetery visitors on the headstones of military members. Depending on the coin’s denomination, these coins have different connotations when placed…