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Ruger Expands Its Collector’s Series: Eighth Edition Adds 10/22 Sporter, Mark IV 22/45, and Super Wrangler

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has widened the scope of its long-running 10/22 Collectors Series with an eighth edition that bundles three firearms: a 10/22 Sporter, a Mark IV 22/45 pistol, and a Super Wrangler revolver. The announcement marks a clear departure from the series earlier pattern, which...

Sporting Clays Fundraiser Rallies South Carolina’s Outdoor Community for Conservation

South Carolinas conservation community is leaning on the clay-target discipline to drive real-world impact. The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has scheduled a Sporting Clays Competition Fundraiser for Friday, Oct. 17, at the Palmetto Outdoors Shooting Facility in Swansea. Organizers are...

Kissimmee Deputy Chief Put on Leave as Department Continues Post-Scandal Reforms

Kissimmee Police Deputy Chief Wilson Muoz has been placed on paid administrative leave while the agency conducts an internal investigation linked to a high-profile 2023 excessive-force case. Chief Charles Broadway announced the move and reiterated the departments commitment to accountability,...

Army Pivot: 6,500 Active-Duty Aviation Billets Cut as Drones Take Center Stage

WASHINGTON The U.S. Army will cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over the next two fiscal years as part of a force realignment that shifts emphasis from manned rotary-wing formations to unmanned systems. Service officials told Army Times the reductions will occur across fiscal years 2026 and 2027...

SC opens new state-owned skeet and trap shooting range

South Carolina has unveiled its newest state-owned skeet and trap shooting range in Eastover, marking a significant milestone for the states shooting community. The $6.4 million range is the largest of its kind in South Carolina and was funded by both state and federal sources. The project, which...

Dallas K-9 Officer Charged After Patrol Car Strike; Policy, Training Under Scrutiny

A decorated Dallas Police K-9 officer faces a felony aggravated assault charge after investigators say he intentionally used his patrol vehicle to hit a fleeing suspect during a predawn pursuit in east Oak Cliff. According to records reviewed by The Dallas Morning News, Senior Cpl. Scott Jay, a...

Radia’s WindRunner Pitches DoD on 356-Foot Cargo Jet Built for Outsized Loads

WASHINGTON Radia is courting the U.S. Defense Department with WindRunner, a cargo aircraft concept the company describes as the worlds largest by length and internal volume. As reported by Breaking Defense, the platform is being designed primarily for onshore wind-energy logistics but is drawing...

DOJ Pushes for Striking Down New Jersey’s AR-15 and Magazine Bans

In a critical move for Second Amendment supporters, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals to strike down New Jerseys bans on AR-15-style rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The DOJ's legal argument centers on the...

PSA JAKL Review: AR–AK–SCAR Hybrid Emphasizes Rugged Build and Tunable Gas System

The PSA JAKL is presented as a hybrid platform that blends familiar elements from three lineages: an AK-style long-stroke gas piston, a monolithic receiver and stock profile reminiscent of the SCAR, and AR-15-style controls. The review characterizes the rifle as a monolithic tank, with weight and...

Delaware Stand Down Draws Hundreds, Centralizes Benefits and Services for Veterans

Veterans from across Delaware converged on Dovers Schutte Park for the states annual Veterans Stand Down, a one-stop resource fair designed to convert awareness into outcomes. Organizers reported strong turnout, with hundreds of veterans circulating among tables staffed by a wide mix of providers....