Author: Tony Grist

Now Available – Magpul MBUS Pro Hooded Front Sight: The hooded MBUS Pro Front Sight brings a diopter-style sight picture to your rifle for faster target acquisition and reduced glare. Pair it with the MBUS Pro Rear Sight for the full diopter setup; the new sight can also function with our other rear sights, as the new MBUS Pro sits at the standard AR sight height. A dual-width post lets you choose between speed and precision. The thinner profile delivers match-grade precision, the wider profile maximizes visibility under pressure, while the toolless elevation knob allows you to adjust your impacts…

QD Gas Pedal from MUB MUB’s latest product is the QD Gas Pedal, the first multi-use, recoil managing finger to thumb rest. The QD Gas Pedal is 3D printed of 1061 Steel with strength and weight reduction in mind. They included a flush cup in the print to allow the end user the ability to attach any QD style sling. Available in Black or FDE from www.themub.com. Read the full article here

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   The U.S. Space Force released its first Space Force Manual 36-2905, Human Performance and Readiness, which establishes clear, mission-focused standards to optimize Guardian fitness and readiness. All Guardians are now required to complete a Human Performance Assessment once a year if they are enrolled in the Continuous Fitness Assessment Personalized Readiness Integrated Through Monitoring and Engagement study and twice per year if they are not. The HPA measures muscular strength, muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness on an 80-point scale. Guardians must earn a composite score of 60 or higher to be considered physically ready. One…

In today’s America, public speaking has become a high-risk act. From campaign rallies to press conferences, political leaders, business icons, and cultural figures are no longer just addressing crowds, they are addressing crowds under threat. The recent assassination attempt on then-former President Donald Trump and the targeted shooting of Charlie Kirk underscore a reality security professionals have long warned about: the risk to public figures in open venues is at its highest point in decades. For government agencies, law enforcement, and executive protection teams, the mission is clear: prevent America’s next assassination attempt before it happens. That is where the…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandoned his apparently doomed reelection bid Sunday after weeks of rampant speculation that he would exit the race. Adams made the announcement via his X account where he thanked New York for “making my story a reality.” “Although this is the end of my reelection campaign, it is not the end of my public service,” promised Adams, who had been running as an independent after falling out with the Democratic Party.  The decision by Adams sets up a three-way contest between Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, the former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the…

FORT SILL, Okla. — What’s harder to shoot down than a small drone in the sky? Students at the War Department’s only joint training center for countering aerial threats will likely say it’s what they practice on — balloons attached to those small drones. Drones can fly at racecar speeds, making them difficult targets to hit by an individual on the ground. At the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft System University, located at Fort Sill, students use handheld smart devices to help them increase their probability of scoring a hit. Known as the Dronebuster and Smart Shooter, these two handheld systems…

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Garand Thumb: How To Navigate In The Wilderness Navigating with a map and compass is one of the most fundamental skills anyone who spends time in the outdoors needs to master. Mike Jones aka Garand Thumb spent a good portion of his career teaching military personnel how to survive in a variety of environments. Leveraging his expertise he’s produced this video to help others learn the fundamentals up to medium capability. Here’s the video description: Learn the fundamentals of land navigation with a map, compass, and protractor. This video covers essential skills from reading and plotting MGRS coordinates to applying…

Conventional wisdom seems to be that it is not a great idea to carry a gun while riding since it can contribute to your injuries in the case of a crash. I know friends who carry their gun in their tank bag or backpack, rather than risk adding to their problems in a crash. I […] Read the full article here