Author: Tony Grist

Last Updated: 30 May 2025 As noted previously, I stole the phrase “Gun Culture 2.0” from Michael Bane after I heard him talk about it on his Downrange Radio podcast (and got his ex post facto approval btw), and alot of what I learned in my early days as a shooter were from Bob Mayne’s Handgun World Podcast. So, I am indebted to the hard work of many podcasters, and correspondingly flattered when asked to be a guest. In order for me to keep track of these appearances, I am creating this landing page to collect links to the shows…

I have only been to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show) once. I am attending the show, held annually in Las Vegas, for the second time this year. This made me realize I needed to set up a page for collecting my posts on the show. The following are all of my posts on the SHOT Show to date. I will update this page as necessary to keep a current list of all my posts. MISCELLANEOUS POSTS ABOUT SHOT SHOT 2019 at the VENETIAN EXPO CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Read the full…

The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, including the recent DASH 3 iteration, the U.S. Air Force, alongside its coalition partners, Canada and the United Kingdom, tested and refined AI’s potential to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen interoperability in the face of growing global security challenges. Held at the unclassified location of the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis in downtown Las Vegas, DASH 3 set the stage for this collaboration, led by…

A masked ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old American woman on Wednesday in Minneapolis. The incident, captured on multiple videos from different angles, has gone viral on social media and sparked debate over responsibility for the shooting. In one widely circulated video, ICE officers are seen approaching and surrounding a Honda Pilot stopped in the middle of the street. As officers order the driver to exit her car, one agent steps in front of the vehicle. The driver then reverses. As the vehicle moves forward again, the officer draws his weapon and fires shots from the front and then…

The United States seized overnight two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, U.S. officials said Wednesday, escalating enforcement of sanctions against what Washington calls a “ghost fleet” moving illicit oil. U.S. European Command said it seized the merchant vessel Bella 1—later renamed Marinera—for violations of U.S. sanctions after months of monitoring. The tanker, sanctioned in 2024 for allegedly smuggling cargo for a company tied to Lebanon’s Hezbollah, had attempted to evade a U.S.-led blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments and was sailing towards Russia under the Russian flag. Separately, Homeland Security…

United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Wednesday announced that the United States plans to exert long-term control over Venezuela’s oil industry, including overseeing its sale “indefinitely.”  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Speaking to Goldman Sachs’s annual energy banking conference in Miami, Wright said  that the United States will sell Venezuela’s ongoing production on the global market, emphasizing its use as leverage to “drive the changes that simply must happen in Venezuela.” Executives from Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil, were slated to attend the conference and hold direct meetings with Wright to discuss future investments. …

The Next Generation Constructive (NGC) Team, in collaboration with vendors and the XVIII Airborne Corps Operational Data Team (ODT), successfully participated in Synthetic Dragon 2025 from Dec. 15-19, at Fort Bragg’s Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP). This critical event focused on integrating NGC capabilities, preparing for the upcoming Risk Reduction Event (RRE) 1.0, and demonstrating the NGC rapid prototyping of Atom Engine simulation engine’s capabilities within the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) cloud environment. A significant milestone achieved during Synthetic Dragon was the Authority to Operate (ATO) granted by the Army Chief Information Officer (CIO), enabling the successful demonstration of NGC…

EchoCore Suppressors Signs Exclusive Agreement with Silencer Shop North Conway, NH (January 7, 2026) — EchoCore Suppressors is proud to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Silencer Shop, the world’s largest and most trusted suppressor distributor. Under this new partnership, all five EchoCore models — including the award-winning Sector 5.56 Full Size and Sector 5.56 Compact — are available exclusively through Silencer Shop’s national dealer network, are in-stock and shipping now. Founded on precision engineering, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing, EchoCore Suppressors has quickly emerged as one of the most innovative names in modern suppression. This exclusive partnership with Silencer Shop ensures EchoCore products are accessible to enthusiasts,…

When trying to wring as much precision as possible out of a gun, freestyle shooting is not the way to go. You must rest the gun in some way to remove the human induced issues as much as possible. The two main issues we are trying to remove are instability/inconsistency in the sight picture, and inadvertently influencing the shot as it breaks. Years ago we called that jerking the trigger, and that is still a very common thing that occurs. Recoil anticipation was the next variation on the theme and that too is still something we must guard against. The…

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) proudly announces the launch of Ruger® Harrier™ rifles, a completely re-engineered line of modern sporting rifles (MSRs) that represents the latest evolution in AR-pattern firearms. Manufactured at Ruger’s recently acquired Hebron, Kentucky factory, Harrier rifles are designed to deliver superior fit, function and aftermarket compatibility. Initial Harrier rifle offerings include two rifles chambered in 5.56 NATO (.223 Remington compatible). Both models feature a rigid, free-floated 15-inch handguard with M-LOK® accessory slots, but differ in configuration to meet varying shooter preferences. Model 28600 features a mid-length gas system, Magpul® MOE-K2® grip, Magpul DT Carbine…