Daily Archives: Mar 16, 2026
7 “Almost-Defensive” Handgun Cartridges That Fail the 12-Inch Reality Check
"Is a handgun round ‘good enough’ just because it can hurt someone? In defensive ballistics, the argument usually ends when the target becomes complex: heavy clothing, odd angles, bone, and the plain fact that handguns are simply underpowered compared to long guns. This is why the measure that serious...
8 Handgun Calibers That Create Problems Inside the Home
Can a ‘popular’ caliber still be the wrong tool when the hallway is short and the stakes are permanent? Home defense is not a caliber-shooting contest. It’s a stress test: how well it works when it’s full of dust, how well it works when your hands are shaking, and...
Unlocking the Grid’s Secret Weapon for AI-Era Energy Costs
Why is the U.S. power grid operating at only half its installed capacity for most of the time, simultaneously increasing consumer electricity bills? The reason is rooted in the architecture of this energy infrastructure, the performance incentives of electric power companies, and what an upcoming breed of AI-managed data...
