Since 2022, an Air Force mentorship initiative has been quietly revolutionizing how Airmen linguists transition from the foreign language classroom to fully operational linguists. By focusing on autonomous learning, the 517th Training Group at the Presidio of Monterey, California, has implemented a Global Language Mentorship program that has successfully narrowed a long-standing gap in the […]
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Fox's John Roberts touted the Second Amendment after the man who crashed his car into a Michigan synagogue before opening ...
If Trump wins, the government could have precedent to ban gun ownership from 54% of American adults who drink alcoholic beverages.
The nature of warfare is in constant flux, and with it, the demands on military logistics. As the U.S. Army shifts its focus toward Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and confronts the challenges of Anti-Access/Aerial Denial (A2/AD) environments, the ability to sustain dispersed forces becomes a principal concern. The Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) has emerged […]
<p>This week’s TTAG news roundup covers major Second Amendment developments, including court rulings, federal legislation, and gun policy debates.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/ttag-weekly-news-roundup-march-7-13-2026/">TTAG Weekly News Roundup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
Key TakeawaysFlorida passed CS/CS/HB 757, allowing trained school guardians to carry firearms on college campuses for safety.The ARMOR Act enables certain faculty and staff to volunteer as guardians, following extensive training and certification.Guardians can respond to active threats but lack law enforcement authority, focusing on protective measures.Participation in the guardian program is optional for colleges; local sheriffs must assist with training.The law also establishes new offenses fo
Tiberius Aerospace, a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered solutions, today announced the appointment of Rob Murray, Chief Executive Officer of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group and a leading architect of NATO’s defence innovation ecosystem, to its […]
NFM Group/First Spear Hexa 4 Low-Vis Slick CarrierThese apparently are issued to Dutch DSIbut I just wanted it for the funny hexagon plate lol
Mick North, whose daughter was shot dead in 1996, wants UK ministers to be more aware of firearms dangers.
This week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned that her state's Stand Your Ground law makes confrontations between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the public potentially ...
The author, a Democratic candidate for Florida governor, accuses Republican politicians of treating the Second Amendment as a political prop rather than a universal right. He cites the killing of Alex ...
The purpose of the late-night visit to Darby Township was unclear, Police Chief Michael Sousa said, but his officers did not engage and simply monitored the situation for everyone's safety.
Hollow point ammunition is the most commonly used self-defense handgun ammo in the United States and is at the center of a federal lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s carry restrictions. iStock-944927240A coalition of gun owners and Second Amendment advocacy organizations is asking a federal court to strike down New Jersey’s long-standing restriction on hollow point ammunition, arguing the law violates the Constitution and fails the historical test required by the U.S. Supreme Court.The lawsuit, fi