Editor’s Note: JK Armament provided the 172 PRO-KOR 556K suppressor featured in this article to the author for the purposes of review. The opinions and evaluations expressed here are the author’s own. One of the biggest complaints about suppressors is also one of their greatest strengths. They make rifles more enjoyable to shoot, but they also make them longer. Add six or seven inches to the muzzle of a traditional carbine, and suddenly a well-balanced rifle can become a bit unwieldy. The Springfield Hellion’s bullpup layout keeps overall length in check, even with a suppressor mounted up front. The result…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Maryland court blocked Democrats from adding a congressional redistricting initiative to the November ballot on Wednesday.The Democrat-backed effort would have allowed Maryland residents to vote on an amendment to the state constitution to let lawmakers redraw district maps ahead of the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Girls Scouts of the USA pushed back Wednesday on reports that mosque-based troops incorporated Islamic prayer, hijab lessons and faith-specific patches into scouting activities across several states, saying outside faith organizations independently run the optional programs.”Girl Scouts is proudly for every girl.…

US Army taps 5 firms to build on-base microreactors in nuclear energy push

The Army is investing billions of dollars to bring nuclear power to military bases, selecting five companies to build nuclear microreactors at installations across the U.S., the service announced Wednesday in collaboration with the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit. Antares Nuclear will develop a microreactor — or microreactors — at Fort…

US Army seeks 8,000 new short-range missiles per year

The Army is looking for a weapon that is similar to the existing Hellfire and Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, according to the Army’s Sources Sought notice. The deadline is Sept. 15.The missile should be “capable of integrating with joint manned and unmanned air, ground and waterborne platforms using a M299 launcher…

U.S.S. Lincoln and U.S.S. Ford IN DISTRESS The global maritime balance of power has entered dangerous territory. This has me legitimately worried. The maxed-out hegemon and the mirage of collective defense is the world’s GREATEST BUBBLE. Truly, how many countries EXIST because of the perceived idea that if they were…

How To Shoot Handguns At Long Distance

The trick to shooting handguns at long distance is an augmented sight picture.The infatuation of shooting at long range seems to have infected everyone. It can be great fun to hit targets at extreme distances, and if you’re trying to do it with a rifle, there’s a whole world of…

Trump warns US would ‘decimate and destroy’ Iran over assassination attempt

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that the United States would “decimate and destroy” the country if Tehran carried out an assassination attempt against him.”1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of…

Carrying The Springfield SA-35 Compact

How does Springfield’s SA-35 4-inch stack up as a daily carry gun?The very first pistol I ever bought was a Hi-Power clone, and to this day, it remains my favorite handgun. Besides the platform’s cool history and gorgeous looks, it fits my hand better than any other design, and the…

Trump administration weakens protections for threatened animal species

The Trump administration finalized a major change on Friday to how threatened species are considered in ​agency actions, removing regulatory language aimed at preventing ‌damage to wildlife habitats.The change limits the reach of the 50-year-old Endangered Species Act, which is credited with helping to save ​the bald eagle, California condor…

Graham Platner officially withdraws from the Maine Senate race

Embattled candidate Graham Platner officially dropped out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race on Friday, paving the way for Democrats to select a new nominee just days before the deadline.“I write to formally withdraw my candidacy for United States Senate,” Platner wrote in a letter to Maine’s division of elections that…

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