UNCCT Background
In February 2005, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the first International Counter-Terrorism Conference in Riyadh at which the late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz ...
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More than 120 participants join counter-terrorism drill at NUS UTown
More than 120 elite police, frontline officers and community members took part in a counter-terrorism drill at the National University of Singapore. It marks the first Exercise Heartbeat drill of the year, which tests the community's readiness for emergencies. Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming says a comm
US calls Pakistan key regional partner in counter-terrorism
US official Paul Kapoor praises Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism and highlights growing trade and mineral cooperation.
Push for strict gun laws renewed eight years after Parkland mass shooting
Almost eight years since his daughter was murdered at the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fred Guttenberg is arguing for “common-sense” gun laws.
Trump Blurts Out ‘You Can’t Have Guns’ at Protests — After Days of Backlash From 2nd Amendment Advocates
Trump was asked about the killing of Alex Pretti and blurted out that "you can't have guns" at a protest — even after days of ...
Second Amendment for all Americans — not just Republicans | Opinion
We must insist our leaders defend the fundamental rights of all Americans — not just members of their own party ...
Desert Eagle Buyer's Guide
Image sourced from ShopKahrFirearmsGroup.comIf you’ve watched an action movie within the last 40 years, you’ve likely seen the Desert Eagle in the hands of one of the actors. The large-caliber, gas-operated pistol is iconic and conveys “I mean business,” which is why it appears in Deadpool & Wolverine, The Matrix, Snatch, Eraser, Commando, RoboCop, Boondock Saints, Austin Powers, Terminator, and many, many more. The video game industry also loves this pistol, but is this admiration purely f
Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management Takes Lead on Joint Fires Network
NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management stood up an integrated program office to lead the Joint Fires Network. The Joint Fires Network is a revolutionary warfighting network that enables the joint force to realize the advantages of speed […]
POTD: Thermal Scope or Clip-On? Two Paths to Seeing in the Dark
This Photo Of The Day is just for fun, but there’s a serious question behind it, asked by many. Should I buy a clip-on thermal or a dedicated thermal rifle scope? Hang on and get some advice, while you admire some cool, suppressed firearms in 300 Blackout and 9mm.Thermal clip-on devices are mounted in front of a conventional day optic. Their primary advantage is flexibility: the shooter retains a familiar daytime rifle scope, including its reticle, zero, magnification range, and ergonomics.
Fudd Friday: Mauser M98 Das Original Mashes Up History And Technology
What if you want a classic wood-and-steel hunting rifle with generations of history behind it … but you also want to take advantage of the improvements in firearms technology over the past few decades? The new Mauser M98 Das Original allows you to have your cake and eat it too, and it even offers the classic bolt-action rifle in a never-before-available magnum chambering.Mausers old and new @ TFB:[SHOT 2024] Kodiak Defence Shows K9 PCC, Gives Mauser Import UpdateTFB Armorer's Bench: Install
ATF Approves NFA Applications Previously Denied For Answers Citing ‘God-Given Rights’
<p>The ATF rejected multiple Form 1 applications over applicants’ stated Second Amendment motivations—then quietly reversed the denials after public backlash.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/atf-form-1-denials-god-given-rights-reversed/">ATF Approves NFA Applications Previously Denied For Answers Citing ‘God-Given Rights’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
HENSOLDT and Helsing Join Forces for CA-1 Europa Autonomous Combat Aircraft
Partnership initially for AI-supported air combat systems Munich (Germany), 12 February 2026 – System house HENSOLDT and Helsing, two leading European defence technology companies, have agreed on a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to jointly advance modern defence technologies within a sovereign German and European technology architecture in order to make a […]
ATF’s Hidden Gun Registry: How a ‘Tracing System’ Became a Billion-Record Database
Featured image generated by Grok AI (xAI) for AmmoLand.Washington, D.C. — A new report from Reason confirms what AmmoLand has been warning American gun owners about for years: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has quietly built what amounts to a backdoor gun registry — in violation of federal law.On February 3, Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) and 26 colleagues demanded answers from ATF about the scale and legality of this database after being stonewalled for more than a yea
Rimfire Suppressors: The Gateway Drug You’ll Never Sell
Until very recently, the idea of selling a suppressor was almost unthinkable. NFA gear was something you acquired, not something you flipped, and parting with a stamped item usually meant a serious life change or financial crunch. Lately, you’ll hear more people talk about offloading an older can to fund the latest low back pressure ... Read moreThe post Rimfire Suppressors: The Gateway Drug You’ll Never Sell appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Third Circuit Rules 3D-Printed Gun Files Are Not Protected Speech
Third Circuit Rules 3D-Printed Gun Files Are Not Protected Speech, iStock-Jorm Sangsorn 1288437044The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit delivered a significant ruling on February 12, 2026, in the long-running legal battle over digital files for 3D-printed firearms, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Defense Distributed and the Second Amendment Foundation against New Jersey’s Attorney General.In a unanimous opinion authored by Circuit Judge Cheryl Ann Krause, the cour
Armed Defender’s Dilemma Lesson 4: When Deadly Force Is Justified — The Threat Must Be Imminent and Serious
In Lesson 4 of CCW Safe’s 36 Lessons for Armed Defenders series, the focus turns to one of the most critical and misunderstood aspects of self-defense law: the threat must be imminent and serious.Criminal defense attorney Don West explains the core legal threshold that governs the use of deadly force across the United States. While statutes vary slightly by state, the foundational rule is consistent: a defender must reasonably believe they are facing the imminent threat of death or great bodily
Luth-AR Globe Charging Handle: Why Didn’t I Think Of That?
<p>Luth-AR’s Globe Charging Handle replaces the traditional latch with a spring-loaded metal ball for improved grip. Will this simple $49 upgrade makes a real difference?</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/luth-ar-globe-charging-handle-review/">Luth-AR Globe Charging Handle: Why Didn’t I Think Of That?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
Enforce Tac 2026: SOURCE Tactical Gear Introduces Female Ballistic Protection & Ultra-Light Military Helmet
These initiatives reflect SOURCE’s broader investment in next-generation protective equipment and operational gear Enforce Tac 2026, 23-25 February, Hall 6 Booth #23512 February 2026 – SOURCE Tactical Gear, a global leader in tactical protection, hydration systems, and modular load-carry solutions, announces a significant advancement in women’s ballistic protection, continuing its long-term commitment to developing dedicated […]
ANALYSIS: No Tears for Struggling ‘Legacy Media’ Which Abandoned 2A
ANALYSIS: No Tears for Struggling ‘Legacy Media’ Which Abandoned 2A, iStock-1365566546ANALYSIS: Something alarming is happening within the so-called “legacy media,” and it just might underscore the belief among conservatives and especially American gun owners that the press has strayed far from being a watchdog on government to having become more of a cheerleader, especially when liberal Democrats are in control and strive to turn Second Amendment rights into government-regulated privileges.Earl
California company designs body armor for women on the front lines
A Sacramento-based company is creating body armor specifically designed to better fit and protect women serving on the front lines.