Weaponry

THE RUGER MINI 14-THE OTHER ASSAULT RIFLE

Article by Nick Jacobellis                                                                                                             The first time I trained with a Ruger Mini 14 was while serving as a U.S. Customs Patrol Officer back in the 1980s. When I transferred from New York City to Miami, during The Miami Vice Era of the Drug War, I was issued a Colt …

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The Yarborough Knife: A Symbol of Special Forces Brotherhood

Article by Moon Mullins For graduates of the grueling U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), earning the coveted Green Beret marks a significant achievement. However, their journey doesn’t end there. Each soldier receives a unique distinction – the Yarborough Knife. More than just a utilitarian blade, it signifies their induction into the elite Special …

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THE TACTICAL MARINE MODEL SHOTGUN BY THE MILITARY ARMS CORPORATION

                                                             BY: NICK JACOBELLIS After field testing three SDS Imports/Tisas Brand 1911s (two in 9mm and one in .45 ACP) and being incredibly impressed, I decided to evaluate a Turkish made Military Arms Corporation Tactical Marine Shotgun. Even though I now live in the desert and will likely never again be near salt water …

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SIDE FOLDING, RETRACTABLE/TELESCOPING, UNDER-FOLDING STOCKS

AND STABILIZING BRACES ON RIFLES, SUBMACHINE GUNS, PISTOLS AND SHOTGUNS  By Nick Jacobellis One of the more significant advancements that has been made in the firearms industry, has involved the installation of side folding, under-folding, and retractable/telescoping stocks on a variety of rifles, submachine guns, as well as on certain shotguns. In recent years, a …

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Tactical Survival 101- New book by Nick Jacobellis

Article and Review by Christopher (Moon) Mullins A Modern Perspective on “Tactical Survival 101” by Nick Jacobellis Ever wonder what it takes to survive when the unexpected hits? “Tactical Survival 101” goes beyond basic training, equipping soldiers with the skills needed to thrive even when technology fails. Military personnel, Law Enforcement Officers, and paratroopers are …

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THE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 9MM OPERATOR MODEL 1911

Article by Nick Jacobellis                                                               In a day and age when striker-fired pistols reign supreme, you may wonder why I just purchased a Springfield Armory 9mm Operator Model 1911. Even though the 1911 is now 113 years old, I still have a profound respect for this very iconic design. My admiration for the S/A …

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The U.S. 37-MM Gun in World War II By Charles C. Roberts Jr.

     Charles Roberts work on the development and employment of the 37mm cannon by the United States is a straightforward and informative examination of the weapon in a variety of roles to include anti-tank support for infantry, armament for tracked vehicles, and its use in unarmored vehicles, waterborne craft, and airplanes. The book is very …

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THE 9MM MOSSBERG MC2 COMPACT PISTOL & THE MOSSBERG MC2SC SUB COMPACT

BY: NICK JACOBELLIS It is a very well-known fact, that Mossberg manufactures outstanding military/police and sporting shotguns, as well as a line of rifles that are worth owning. When I first heard that Mossberg was producing 9mm pistols, I was curious if these semi auto handguns were just as well made and reliable as the other firearms that …

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