The Maryland Senate on Tuesday delayed action on a bill that would clamp down on when public buses and trains can record the private conversations of their passengers. Sen. Robert A. Zirkin (D-Baltimore County), chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings, which unanimously voted for the measure to move to the Senate floor, said he wanted…
Technology Update: Feds Don’t Need Apple to Get Into Your iPhone
IT’S A SHOWDOWN that has the country mesmerized. In court battles brewing across the nation, the FBI is trying to force Apple to help it extract data from iPhones seized in more than a dozen cases. The government is so intent on forcing Apple’s hand that in each case the Justice Department has invoked the…
World War Two History: Did Nazi Research Actually Contribute Anything Valuable To Medical Science?
It goes without saying that Nazi research into medical science was brutal and inhumane, but did they also discover anything useful or beneficial? Some life meant very little to the Nazis, who herded millions of people out of their homes and into indefinite detention, heavy labor, and a gruesome waiting game until death. Nazi Germany…
Espionage Files: Israel’s Intel Wars
On January 12, the spokesman of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced the resignation of Brig. Gen. Eli Ben-Meiras head of the Research Division due to differences of opinion with the chief of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi. According to several prominent Israeli media channels, the dispute revolved around disagreement on…
Crusader Corner: How ISIS Gets it’s Bombs
Nearby farming and mining mean easy access to explosive components Islamic State builds its improvised explosive devices using components from 51 different companies in 20 countries. That’s the startling conclusion of a new report from Conflict Armament Research. “These findings support growing international awareness that [Islamic State] forces in Iraq and Syria are very…
History of Weapons: The Hill H15 Sub-Machine Gun was Ahead of it’s Time
Today’s FN P90 drew inspiration from John Hill’s obscure weapon Developed by engineer and inventor John Hill, the Hill H15 submachine gun was decades ahead of its time. The H15 inspired the successful FN P90 but the Hill gun itself faded into obscurity. Hill began developing the idea for his futuristic-looking gun in the…
Counter-Terrorism 101: Are Drones a Possible Terrorist Weapon to Take Down Commercial Airliners?
I know I am nothing but a lowly civilian and not a Aeronautical Engineer or anything, but I can tell you within reason that if a medium sized to large Drone was flown into the Engine Intake of a 747 Commercial Airliner it would disable the engine without a doubt. Multiply that Attack times Four…
Crusader Corner: Meet “The Soldiers of Odin”, A European Anti-Immigration Vigilante Group
Groups like this have been around for some time in Europe since this whole muslim invasion began. Of course the liberal media and governments have tried to suppress them, but a Man has a right to do what he has to do to protect his family and Community. America should take a cue from groups…
Military History: The Most ‘Interesting’ War Tactics of All Time According to Ask Reddit
A recent Ask Reddit thread sought to explore the greatest war tactic ever performed. The history books are full of examples of unconventional and surprise military tactics. A recent Reddit thread entitled “What was the most interesting war tactic ever performed in history?” was full of unbelievable stories, so naturally, we wanted to share a…
Happy 180th Anniversary of Texas Independence!
Today is A GREAT Day! This day, 180 years ago in 1836 Texas broke away from Mexico to become it’s OWN Republic. In a time of Gross Federal Despotism, it is important to not only Remember Texas’ Sovereign State Heritage, but also teach our Children of its importance as well. TEXAS DECLARATION OF…