In the winter of 1939, the Soviet Union was dicks. Russian Premier Josef Stalin thought it would be really fucking hilarious if he all of a sudden sent like two million of his dudes over to nearby Finland to start kicking everyone’s asses and seizing whatever land he could get his borsch-covered hands on, while…
Author: The Tactical Hermit
Armed Texan and Part-Time Bard.
Cartel Corner #65: Cartel Firefight Near TX Border Kills 10
REYNOSA, Tamaulipas — The residents of this border city had a rude awakening as cartel gunmen and authorities clashed in a fierce gun battles for more than three hours that left at least 10 dead. Rumors among residents point to the capture of a commander within the Gulf Cartel. The violence began shortly after 5:17…
Man Toys: A Slingshot Gun That Shoots Spinning Knives? Sure Why Not
Our favorite mad German scientist Joerg Sprave has experimented with all kinds of unconventional guns that shoot sharp things. He’s built a catapult for axes, a Nerf gun that shoots scalpels, and a pump-action gun that fires throwing knives. His latest build takes that last project to its absurd extreme; this slingshot rifle shoots spinning…
Military Weapons From the Past: This Gun Was Colt’s Attempt to Replace the Iconic M1911
The M1971 lost out to Beretta’s Model 92 In 1971 Colt unveiled a new modern service pistol, one that the company believed was the natural successor to the venerable Colt M1911/A1. At first glance, the Model 1971 looks very similar to the 1911. However, the new pistol incorporates some major changes. Developed by the Research…
World War Two History: WW2 Vets Aim to Relive History as PT Boat Restoration Nears Completion
Very Cool. I love to see stuff like this! Wish I could have lended a hand! That is one mean PT Boat!-SF It was a run-in with the enemy that was too close for comfort, and more than 70 years later, the details remain vivid in the mind of a Navy veteran who served aboard…
Biden Again Proves He has No Clue When it Comes to Israel, the “Palestinians” and Iran
As many of my loyal subscribers know, I typically stay out of the Carnival of Politics, but when it comes to Israel, I cannot hold my tongue. I am sorry, but Joe Biden is the biggest TOOL I think that exist. In what the author calls “Another Round of Ceremonial MAKE-BELIEVE THEATER in the Middle…
The Russian Corner: Russias New T-14 Armata Tank in Production
I am sure the Baltic States are just overjoyed to hear this. As soon as they get their Air Defenses up, Russia hits them with a New and Improved Ground Weapon threat. And People say we are not in another Cold War? Ha! -SF Russia’s T-14 main battle tank—which is part of the Armata family…
Crusader Corner: Two Attacks and Two Terror Trends
Bottom Line Up Front: • On March 13, a car bomb detonated in Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 27 people in the third such attack in months • On the same day, an attack claimed by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb on several beachside resorts in Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast, left between 16-22 people dead • The attacks…
Bomb Sniffing Dog Discovers Two Hellfire Missiles Bound for Portland
With a name like “Air Serbia’, it has to be trustworthy, Right? Right?? -SF BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s authorities are investigating reports that a cargo package bound for Portland contained two missiles with explosive warheads on a passenger flight from Lebanon. N1 television said the package with two guided armor-piercing missiles was discovered Saturday by…
Smart Guns: An Unproven Technology
An Interview with Wayne Weber, President of Heckler and Koch USA. The trend of making conventional objects “smart” is continuing unabated, and now even firearms are beginning to have computers integrated into them. The Cipher Brief spoke to Wayne Weber, President of Heckler & Koch USA, about the rise of smart guns. He says that…