The Strait of Hormuz has always been a powder keg, but Monday night’s incident with a U.S. Army Apache helicopter just turned the heat way up. Two American crew members found themselves in the water after their attack helicopter went down during a patrol. Thanks to some cutting-edge unmanned tech, they were pulled out safely—but […]

Hey Tactical Shit crew, if you’ve been grinding through the last few years of increasingly ridiculous ATF rules, brace yourself — relief is rolling in like a long-overdue range day. The Trump administration just dropped what gun control groups are calling a “tsunami” of deregulation, and for once, that might actually be the right word. […]

Florida’s Attorney General just dropped a bombshell move that could finally scrap the state’s outdated 3-day waiting period on firearm purchases. In a settlement push for a National Rifle Association lawsuit, AG James Uthmeier is asking a federal court to declare the law unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. For gun owners tired of government-mandated “cool-down” […]

Another day, another reminder of how fast a domestic disturbance call can go sideways. On Thursday evening, June 4, 2026, Eureka Police officers responded to a home in the Windswept Farms subdivision and ended up in a firefight that left 35-year-old Joshua Smith dead. No officers or civilians were injured, but the incident highlights the […]

In an era where supply chains stretch across thousands of miles and traditional manufacturing can’t keep pace with rapid deployment needs, the U.S. military is turning to an unlikely hero: a 3D printer and volcanic rock. A Hawaii-based startup called Voltage Vessels recently submitted a six-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) for Pentagon evaluation. This […]

In a story that reads like a thriller, federal authorities arrested a high-profile Polish businessman—not in a dramatic manhunt across Europe, but quietly during a routine military training exercise on American soil. Marcin Pióro, the 46-year-old CEO of the popular currency exchange platform Cinkciarz.pl (and affiliated with Conotoxia), was taken into custody on May 19, […]

F-1 Firearms has officially ceased production on its beloved line of skeletonized parts and cans. WATCHTOWER, who acquired the brand, is phasing out the F-1 name. As a result, retailers are closing out premium inventory, including the Voyager 308 Elite, Voyager Sniper, and Apollo 9mm suppressors. End of an Era: F-1 Firearms Suppressors Closeout Known […]

There’s something timeless about pairing a rumbling cruiser with a full-metal revolver strapped to your side. While the broader gun world has largely embraced high-capacity polymer pistols, a noticeable slice of motorcycle riders—particularly in American cruiser circles—still reaches for revolvers. It’s not just nostalgia; it’s a blend of practicality, aesthetics, and deep cultural roots. The […]

After more than 15 years of service, the MK17 SCAR-H is getting a modern successor. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has confirmed it’s fielding the new MK24 Mid-Range Gas Gun-Assault starting this fiscal year, and it looks like a significant upgrade in almost every way that matters to operators in the field. The MK24 isn’t […]

There’s something unforgettable about the sound of a World War II bomber cutting through the sky on Memorial Day. This year, residents and parade-goers in Alton, Illinois, got to experience that thrill in a brand-new way. On Monday morning, May 25, 2026, a vintage North American B-25 Mitchell bomber made its first-ever appearance over Alton’s […]