Author: Tony Grist
An unexpected DOJ move in a Second Amendment case.
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Streetwalker Not every bag needs to look like a kit bag to perform like one. The FirstSpear STREETWALKER is constructed from lightweight ripstop and 500D Cordura nylon and built for professionals who move between the range, the gym, travel, and daily life without changing bags. At 12″ x 13″ x 22″, it carries enough for a full kit loadout or an overnight trip, while a Tubes™ quick-release shoulder strap and a laser-fused 6/12™ accessory panel bring FirstSpear’s modular platform technology to a bag built for everyday use. Features: LASER-FUSED 6/12™ ACCESSORY PANEL — INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ATTACHMENT…
Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers Additional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Grows Italian Air Force Fleet of MQ-9A SAN DIEGO – 08 September 2026 – The Italian Air Force (ItAF) has ordered two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). When the new aircraft are delivered at the end of 2027, they will increase the size of the ItAF fleet. The purchase is part of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the U.S. Air Force that also includes Ground Control Stations. “Italy has been a very important partner for GA-ASI…
The European Central Bank voted on Thursday to raise a key interest rate amid concerns about higher inflation. The ECB raised its deposit rate 25 basis points to 2.50 percent. The Iran War has created an energy supply crunch, sending prices upwards. The ECB’s decision came the same day the price of Brent crude topped $105 a barrel. ECB President Christine Lagarde said the rate hike was unanimous and a “no brainer” given the need to stabilize prices. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “With today’s decision, the Governing Council remains well positioned to navigate the…
Apex Ammunition Introduces New Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel Loads Columbus, Miss. (September 9, 2026) – Apex Ammunition is excited to introduce new Waterfowl Stratified™ S3 Steel shotshells in 12- and 20-gauge loads. Featuring layered shot sizes of Apex S3 zinc-coated steel in #BB / #2 (12-gauge only), #2 / #4, or #4 / #6 combinations, each Stratified load is designed to deliver devastating performance at multiple ranges – with dense mid-range patterns and increased terminal energy at longer distances for confident kills. “The Waterfowl Stratified™ Series was developed in direct response to our most dedicated hunters asking for a smarter,…
As I’d already shot 1.0-inch groups at 12 yards from a rest with the Taurus TX9 Full Size pistol, I wasn’t surprised when the 9mm printed a pair of 2.0-inch groups of five rounds at 25 yards using the same self-defense ammunition, Nosler ASP.But I was really impressed when the pistol pegged a 1.5-inch group. Then, I drilled in five rounds of the Nosler at .80 inches.I had more shooting to do, but my initial results were clear: Taurus USA had built one accurate and very functional striker-fired pistol.That suggested good things for the whole TX9 Line, which includes the…
President Donald Trump announced his intention of giving a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to every American adult in a Wednesday speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. “If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them, because of our economic tremendous economic success—in history we’ve never had anything like what’s happening—but because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,” Trump said. The president compared the dividend checks to earlier initiatives like the “Warrior Dividend” military bonus…
Elbit Systems Ltd. strengthens long-term commitment to the U.S. defense market through evolution of its U.S. operating segment FORT WORTH, Texas — Sept. 9, 2026 — The U.S. operating segment of Elbit Systems Ltd., will now operate as Twenty-Six Defense. This evolution reflects the company’s continued focus on supporting its U.S. customers through strong domestic design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Twenty-Six Defense is an American defense company that employs 3,300 Americans who have supported the U.S. military for more than three decades. “Launching Twenty-Six Defense underscores our growth in the American market and reinforces our commitment to supporting U.S. warfighters,…
On Wednesday, President Trump said the Iran War would end right after the November midterm elections. “I think the war is going to end immediately after the election,” Trump told reporters as he left to address the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, adding that the Iranians “can’t hold out any longer.” He made a similar statement during his speech later in the evening: “The war will be over very shortly after the election… [The Iranians are] hanging out for dear life, hoping that we lose, so they can deal with dumb, weak Democrats and they can have their nuclear bomb.” …
NASHVILLE, TN – [September 1, 2026] Tomahawk Performance is redefining technical apparel with the release of the OTB Sunshirt LS and Tactical T-Shirt SS, two purpose-built performance layers engineered around one principle: delivering an unprecedented balance of durability to weight. Designed for military, law enforcement, and professionals who operate in hot weather environments, both garments represent a new standard in tactical performance by maximizing the critical balance between protection, mobility, and comfort. Whether worn beneath a plate carrier or as standalone performance layers, the OTB Sunshirt LS and Tactical T-Shirt SS are designed to move naturally with the wearer. Athletic…