Daily Archives: Jul 4, 2026

James Thompson

7 Legendary Firearms That Changed Modern Shooting

"Old soldiers never die; they just fade away," declared General Douglas MacArthur at one time. In the firearms universe, some models won't even fade; they are as essential today as the day they first debuted on the scene. These are guns that have risen above mere utility to become...
James Thompson

8 Handgun Rounds Experts Say Not to Trust for Defense

"Caliber is irrelevant if you get your shot in the correct location." It's a mantra mindlessly repeated at gun stores and online. But in actual lifesaving interactions, the cartridge can decide success almost as much as firearms skill. Contemporary ballistics research, decades-long law enforcement careers, and street-tested defensive interactions...
James Thompson

10 Key Revelations from Ukraine’s Thermite “Dragon Drones”

Can a drone turn the tide of a tank battle? The answer is increasingly yes-most especially in Ukraine's grinding war with Russia, when that drone breathes fire. In late 2024, footage from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense revealed a startling innovation: small unmanned aerial vehicles dispensing molten thermite directly...