Daily Archives: Jun 28, 2026
Why the GBU-72 Changes the Math on Buried Missile Sites
Sometimes the most important part of a bomb is not the blast, but where the blast happens. The GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator has drawn attention because it is built for one of the hardest target sets in modern air warfare: missile storage and launch infrastructure buried under earth, rock,...
7 Gun Designs That Still Decide How Modern Firearms Work
Some firearm designs outlast the eras that introduced them. They stay relevant because the underlying mechanics still solve the same hard problems: how to feed reliably, recover quickly, control recoil, and keep a weapon running when conditions are less than ideal.
That staying power shows up across handguns, revolvers, and...
7 Handgun Calibers With Defensive Tradeoffs Shooters Shouldn’t Ignore
Handgun caliber debates rarely end because they often start in the wrong place. The useful question is not which round carries the biggest reputation, but which one keeps working when recoil, short barrels, heavy clothing, and imperfect shot angles start stripping away performance.
Modern defensive testing has pushed the conversation...
