In this series looking at weapons used in Ukraine we’ve looked at a number of different grenade launchers including GP-25s adapted for standalone use, FN FN40GLs, discharger cups for hand grenades and perhaps the rarest grenade launcher seen in Ukraine so far; the standalone Colt M203. Another interesting and fairly rarely seen grenade launcher that began to appear in Ukraine…
Andrea Mantegna A Sybil and a Prophet (1497 or so) Spring has come to Quantico, and with it my custom of spending the lunch hour al fresco, at a bird-bespeckled picnic table by the banks of the broad Potomac, reading in an old-fashioned way. Recently, I took advantage of the sunshine to revisit one of my all-time favorite books, The…
In the U.S., there are over 42 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the population. One of the biggest injustices they face is their exposure to crimes. The statistics show that people with disabilities suffer four times higher levels of violent victimization than those without. Moreover, despite being a minority, they are victims of 26% of violent crime…
#fridayfundamentals In reply to the Back to Basics WheelgunWednesday post, a pertinent question came up. “I was ‘hammering’ instead of firing a ‘controlled pair.’What do you mean by hammering?” Great question – thanks for asking. Sometimes we trainers take our subject matter knowledge for granted. Several concepts developed by Jeff Cooper have remained constant despite having been formulated nearly half…
Introduction Bought some aged armed service uniforms accumulating dust in your closet? Wanting to know what to do with them? Whether or not you’re a veteran looking to repurpose your retired equipment or you’ve stumbled upon some classic pieces at a thrift store, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll investigate imaginative methods to breathe new life into…
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In this episode, Ivan unboxes and shoots the Forex Panthera 22 caliber airgun from Utah Airguns. He demonstrates its use, analyses taking pictures results at many distances, and discusses its components and reloading process. He concludes with an analysis of the gun’s precision and potential designs. Loadout Forex Panthera 700 .22 Caliber Factor Nexus 4-25吮 FFP Scope Airmarksman 4500 PSI…
Knowing the Value of Costume Code Costume codes are not arbitrary rules they provide a particular goal, primarily in the context of armed service balls. Knowledge this intent is important to grasping why adhering to the dress code is critical. The Significance of Armed forces Balls Military balls are deeply rooted in custom and hold sizeable meaning for individuals in…
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The so-identified as ‘cope cage’ has been a thing because prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. With the proliferation of major assault munitions, drone dropped munitions and subsequently initially individual view (FPV) kamikaze munitions methods of preserving precious armoured battling motor vehicles were sought. This advanced as cages in excess of the top rated of tanks’ turrets…