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Witness2311 XXX Series - Double Stack Compact 9mm 1911 Pistols
by Eric B on August 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm
EAA Corp. and Girsan Firearms have released the Witness2311 XXX Series, a pair of compact double-stack 1911s designed for everyday carry. According to the company, the design reduces the footprint of the double-stack 1911 platform without sacrificing capacity or performance. Both models are chambered in 9mm with 16+1 capacity, with magazines developed in collaboration with Check-Mate, a 3.4-inch barrel, and a reduced grip module that EAA states is approximately 25 percent smaller than previous versions.
Vortex Brings VMR-5 Reticle Option to Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56
by Eric B on August 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Vortex is expanding reticle choices for its Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 FFP riflescope, adding a VMR-5 option alongside the existing EBR-7D. The move targets precision rifle shooters, particularly those running PRS stages where seeing impact and executing fast follow-up corrections directly affects match outcomes. When a shot timer is running and a range officer is watching, visibility of impact becomes as critical as the shot itself.
WOOX Introduces New Vigilante Beavertail Walnut Grip
by Eric B on August 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm
WOOX has introduced the Vigilante Beavertail Grip, a handcrafted AR-platform grip combining premium walnut with an integrated polymer beavertail. The grip is handcrafted in Italy from American Claro walnut and features laser-engraved grip texture. The beavertail extension is engineered from high-strength technopolymer and provides an integrated reinforced design for control, stability, and comfort. The grip maintains an ambidextrous, symmetrical design compatible with AR-15, AR-10, M4, and M16 platforms.
German Precision Optics Announces GPO Setback Cantilever Mount
by Eric B on August 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm
German Precision Optics has released the GPO Setback 3" Cantilever Extension Mount , a one-piece aluminum base designed to move riflescopes rearward up to 3 inches to address eye relief constraints on compact tactical optics. The mount is precision-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and features four hardened steel Allen-head cross-bolts for attachment to Picatinny rails.
How to Shoot Your First USPSA Match
by Grace Torrence on August 26, 2026 at 12:00 am
A fun aspect of owning firearms is actually getting to shoot the weapon as part of your training. After spending some time lane shooting at your local range, you’ll likely find yourself seeking ways to take your skills to the next level. A great outlet for this is competitive shooting. The sport is available to anyone and is a great opportunity to put your skills to the test while introducing some practical movement to your shooting. The best part is that you’ll improve your proficiency with your firearm and will have a great time doing it.

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Nervous Dems: If We Keep Talking About Hasan Piker, We'll Lose
on August 27, 2026 at 12:00 am
<![CDATA[Hasan Piker is really having quite a week and Democrats are clearly getting nervous about it. The specific problem seems to be with Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign in Michigan which is looking a bit wobbly after he a) buddied up with Hasan to campaign and now b) is struggling to create some distance from him after his recent comments about Jews. El-Sayed put out a statement Monday.]]>
Just When You Think It Can't Get Any Worse
on August 26, 2026 at 11:20 pm
<![CDATA[By now I should be beyond being surprised at any absurd thing that the UK police do. ]]>
Surprise: Federal Court Slaps Down Walz Over ICE Agent Extradition
on August 26, 2026 at 10:40 pm
<![CDATA[Last week, I called this a "nonsense lawsuit." I was not at all convinced a judge would see it the same way. As it turns out, federal district court Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. didn't exactly agree with me, but tossed out Tim Walz' lawsuit to force the extradition of an ICE agent from Texas nonetheless. ]]>
Has the Black Dahlia Murder Been Solved?
on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 pm
<![CDATA[Last December the Los Angeles Times published a remarkable story about an obsessed investigator in West Virginia who claimed to have not only identified the Zodiac killer but to have also tied that same person to the so-called Black Dahlia murder in Los Angeles many years earlier. Here's what I wrote at the time.]]>
Five Years - Abbey Gate
on August 26, 2026 at 9:20 pm
<![CDATA[It seems like only yesterday.]]>

RE: Automated car worth it?

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By Donald Baker , 3 months ago
RE: Thomas Massie

Well, I think it was amazing that they had to put the f...

By Phidippides , 3 months ago
RE: Thomas Massie

I didn't bother voting for either of those two clowns. ...

By Donald Baker , 3 months ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

I like Trump but I am off the Trump train. He is compr...

By Donald Baker , 3 months ago
Thomas Massie

This primary race in Kentucky has been all over the new...

By Phidippides , 3 months ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

I hadn't heard that Trump had a "disclosure speech" rea...

By Phidippides , 3 months ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

Yeah but you have congressmen who claimed to have been ...

By Donald Baker , 3 months ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

A mainstream topic, but does it mean anything? There's...

By Phidippides , 3 months ago
Automated car worth it?

I'm not currently in the market for a new car, but I'm ...

By Phidippides , 3 months ago