The war in Ukraine just got a lot closer to the heart of Russia. Early on June 18, 2026, Ukrainian drones launched what Russian officials are calling one of the largest attacks yet on Moscow, slamming into the capital’s primary oil refinery in the Kapotnya district and lighting up the skyline with thick black smoke. […]

A heartbreaking reminder of the risks our military aviators and support crews face every day hit Edwards Air Force Base this week. On June 15, 2026, a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission, claiming the lives of all eight people on board. The fireball and wreckage left little […]

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Florida’s Attorney General just dropped a bombshell move that could finally scrap the state’s outdated 3-day waiting period on firearm purchases.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 […]