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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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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. ]]>
When Harmeet Met the Ostroushkos
on April 30, 2026 at 10:30 pm
<![CDATA[These days, to paraphrase Mark Twain's observation about the weather, everyone complains about extreme rhetoric and political violence, but no one does much about it. No one, perhaps, except Harmeet Dhillon. ]]>
'Normie Extremism' and Looming Violence
on April 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
<![CDATA[The Atlantic published a story today connecting would-be assassin Cole Allen to Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson. All of them, according to the author, are "normie extremists," a new trend made up of people whose actions seem more extreme than their ideology, at least at first glance.]]>

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RE: Rise of the Machines

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RE: Rise of the Machines

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RE: I No Longer Support Donald Trump

Yes, he is not the Trump he used to be. The way he las...

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RE: Rise of the Machines

I was reading today about "Mythos", which is an AI plat...

By Phidippides , 2 weeks ago
RE: I No Longer Support Donald Trump

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

By Phidippides , 2 weeks ago
I No Longer Support Donald Trump

He's become irrational and compromised by the Epstein s...

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RE: Future NBA Greats

I might as well start watching the NBA since college is...

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RE: Final Four 2026

Michigan was unstoppable.

By Donald Baker , 3 weeks ago