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OTs-12 “Tiss”- The 9x39 AKS-74U
by Lynndon Schooler on May 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
One of the lesser-known 9x39mm weapons is the OTs-12 “Tiss,” an unusual small arm developed in the late Soviet and early post-Soviet period. Created at the Tula Central Design Bureau of Sporting and Hunting Weapons (TsKIB SOO), the rifle was intended as a compact
POTD: Geissele MRGG MK1 - 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Platform In Action
by Eric B on April 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Some rifles are built for general use. Others are purpose-built to stretch distance and deliver consistency shot after shot. The Geissele MRGG MK1 falls firmly into the latter category, with roots in the U.S. SOCOM Very Long-Range Semi-Automatic Sniper System program. There aren’t too many of these around, but a local DMR match opened an opportunity to see one.
Concealed Carry Corner: Best Cover Garments for Concealment
by Matt E on April 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we finished up the last part of our holster rundown series, so if you happened to miss that, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at some of the best cover garments that can be worn during the summer months. These three are fairly well known in the community, but having a breathable, lightweight option to carry a larger handgun under can be tricky to find. I use all three of these options and figured it would be an interesting perspective for some of you who don't necessarily have a good way to conceal a larger firearm during the summer months without struggle. Let's take a closer look at the best cover garments for concealed carry.
The Weatherby Mark V Carbon Compact
by Rob G on April 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The Weatherby Mark V Carbon Compact is a purpose-built, lightweight rifle designed for smaller-statured shooters or anyone who prefers a shorter length of pull. Built around Weatherby’s lighter 6-Lug Standard Action, it pairs a compact stock with a BSF carbon fiber barrel to deliver a rifle that is easier to handle without sacrificing premium performance.
Taurus Upgrades GX2 To TORO Optics Ready Spec
by Daniel Y on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Taurus has upgraded the GX2 with a TORO optics-ready model. The GX2 TORO can mount popular red dot sights without breaking the bank. Keep reading to find out more.

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Thursday's Final Word
on May 1, 2026 at 2:00 am
<![CDATA[Well, another crazy day, you'll tab the night away, and forget about everything ...]]>
Austrian Pleads Guilty to Plotting Taylor Swift Terror Attack
on May 1, 2026 at 1:20 am
<![CDATA[You may vaguely remember that back in 2024, Taylor Swift canceled three shows in Vienna, Austria after authorities uncovered a terror plot. It was a big deal at the time, in part because so many fans had already flown in for the concerts.]]>
Belgium Halts All Nuclear Decommissionings - Will Nationalize ALL Nuclear Reactors
on May 1, 2026 at 12:40 am
<![CDATA[Now I don't know if we can hand some of the credit for this amazing 180° to spending the last three years watching their Teutonic neighbors shriveling away, and the better part of the first few months of this new year watching those sameGermans - and, by extension, most of the rest of the European Union - spiral into a full-fledged energy panic of epic meltdown proportions.]]>
Louisiana Suspends House Primaries. Who is Next?
on May 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
<![CDATA[As Ed noted earlier today, Louisiana is wasting no time responding the the Supreme Court's decision yesterday regarding its House districts. Today, Gov. Jeff Landry suspended the House primaries which were scheduled for next month.]]>
The Moral Decline of Ro Khanna
on April 30, 2026 at 11:20 pm
<![CDATA[Ro Khanna is a smart guy. And, I used to think, a decent man with bad ideas. ]]>

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Wow. Didn't see that coming. However, I agree that I h...

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RE: Future NBA Greats

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RE: Final Four 2026

Michigan was unstoppable.

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