The FP-45 Liberator: An Unconventional Weapon for Resistance
FP-45 Liberator. Photo: Armémuseum / CC BY 4.0 DEED. The FP-45 Liberator was a unique weapon developed during World War II by the United States. It was a single-shot handgun…
ETS Universal Speedloader for Pistols: World’s Fastest Loader
ETS 9mm/.40 Cal Universal Speedloader for Pistols. Shown with ETS polymer and steel Omega magazine. Elite Tactical Systems Group (ETS) recently sent me its 9mm/.40 Cal Universal Speedloader for Pistols…
Captain Peter Mason: Official Assassin
Photo of Peter Mason, date unknown. Captain Peter Mason, a figure whose life was as intriguing as any spy novel, served in the British Special Air Service (SAS) during World…
The War Chronicles of Christopher Lee: Heroism or Hyperbole?
Christopher Lee in scene from “The Hound of the Baskervilles” (1959). United Artists. Public Domain. Sir Christopher Lee CBE CSU, renowned for his acting career, had an equally fascinating life…
F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas: The White Rabbit of World War II
RAF Wing Commander and SOE agent Forest Frederick Edward Yeo-Thomas, also known as F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas, was born on June 17, 1902, in London, England. His parents were John…
The Lockheed Electra 12: A Spy in the Sky
Lockheed 12A Electra Junior. Photo: Eric Salard / CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED. The Lockheed Electra 12, more commonly known as the Lockheed 12 or L-12, was an eight-seat, six-passenger all-metal…
Ernest Hemingway: A Hidden Spy Past
Hemingway in the cabin of his boat Pilar, off the coast of Cuba, c. 1950 Ernest Hemingway, a celebrated American author, is known for his novels and literary contributions. However, a…
Roald Dahl: Renowned Author and World War II Spy
Roald Dahl in 1954. Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916, in Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian immigrant parents. He experienced a challenging childhood, losing both his sister and father…
The SPEED BEEZ Lever Loader: Redefining Magazine Loading
As anyone who shoots knows, loading magazines by hand can be a slow and often painful process. It also impacts the life of the magazine. It can cause unnecessary wear…
The Shōninki: Natori Masatake’s Treatise on the Ninja’s Craft
Nishinomaru and Fukiage, residences of the three Tokugawa families (17th century). The Shōninki is an intriguing manuscript that offers an unparalleled insight into the realm of the shinobi, also known…