IMBEL’s Xodó pistols: a brief look at compact M1911 descendants
In the Portuguese language, the noun “Xodó” is a popular expression to indicate one on whom we have a very special romantic crush or long-lasting love relationship. It’s no small wonder, then, that IMBEL – Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil has chosen it as the name of two of its dozen-or-so pistols currently available, […]
Wyssen Defence WD9 and WD9-SD – 9 mm Semi-automatic carbine Made in Switzerland
When you start to realize that your Made in Switzerland B&T APC-9 is getting too common where you live, you can have a look at the Wyssen Defence WD9. The WD9 is a semi-automatic 9×19 mm AR-15 style carbine equipped with high quality components and uses Glock magazines. Apart from the obvious standard components (like […]
Wilska & Landen Firearms
I had never heard of Wilska & Landen Firearms and I guess you haven’t either? That was until I passed their interesting booth at IWA in Germany, and took a closer look at their new rifle. To begin, they’re from Finland. W&L Firearms manufactures both complete rifles and bolt actions. They claim their mission is […]
Applied Ballistics Wins R&D Contract to Develop Extreme Long-Range Sniper Capability
The Michigan-based Applied Ballistics LLC has been awarded a research and development contract to work on Advance Extreme Long-Range Sniper Capability for the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO). The CTTSO’s mission is to identify and develop “capabilities to combat terrorism and irregular adversaries and to deliver these capabilities to DoD components and interagency partners” this is […]
Americans Knighted as Jungjaegers into German Hunters Fraternity
For U.S. hunters in Germany, the process of obtaining a hunting license outside the U.S. is more a rite of passage into this hunting tradition and rituals that dates back to the medieval times.
In Honor of Our Veterans
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED A platoon sergeant orders Marines to clear a building in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004. These airmen are all smiles after returning from Europe in 1945. (NATIONAL ARCHIVES) Marine Corps recruits prepare for a martial arts training session. Newly freed prisoners of war celebrate […]
Son of the Year
Came across this touching story during Christmas and wanted to share with everyone. Joe Riquelme has had some great success in life, and, because of his financial success, he was able to fulfill a dream for the people who raised him, changing his parents’ lives in one instant, with one plain envelope. Watch the video […]
Put on Your Shooting Gun Faces
We at WSJ get all kinds of readers coming our way. But, we did want to find out what kind of faces do you make when shooting your favorite firearms? Do you shoot and pray? Or, do you like dancing to your tunes? Maybe, you’re the serious operative. Whatever the […]
Check out our readers’ Top Shots for October!
Send in your own photo(s) to the editor at ralexander@media-inc.com. Include name, location, type of gun. Try not to send back shots (need to see some of your face).
Here’s the shooter’s answer to the Ice Bucket Challenge and it benefits children with autism!
Welcome to the HOG SHOT CHALLENGE benefitting children with autism and other developmental disabilities created and brought to you by Legally Armed America. This benefit will be first spotlighted by our “Hog Summit” hog hunt being held in November. 100% of proceeds will benefit children with autism and other developmental delays. Not 27% or 50%…100%. […]