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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s 2 a.m. You wake up to the sound of glass breaking downstairs. You reach for your phone and dial 911—and nothing. No dispatcher. No “units en route.” Maybe the grid is down. Maybe home invaders are using a cell jammer. Maybe every line in the county is jammed. Either way, the help you’ve counted on your whole life isn’t coming. That’s the scenario we’re going to plan for today. Not because it’s a likely event to happen, but because there’s a greater-than-zero chance that someday, a full SHTF event (that’s prepper shorthand for…
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine and nine other countries announced Monday they were forming a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, utilizing Kyiv’s experience in fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion for over four years. “Our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability for Europe,” the 10 nations said in a statement in Paris at talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He was asking two dozen leaders for help in developing measures against Russia’s missile attacks that have pummeled his country and made the rest of Europe wary of Moscow’s wider ambitions on the continent. Zelenskyy and the leaders…
Ah, Toronto, Canada. A city that’s doing more for the cause of gun rights than probably any other community on the planet, and not because they’ve embraced it and shown the world that law-abiding gun owners aren’t the problem, but the answer. Oh no, because Canada has done the exact opposite, and Toronto has become a horrific place to hang out. In fact, Canada–one of the places we’re told we should emulate when it comes to gun laws–is more dangerous than most of the United States.And this past weekend was not exactly a compelling refutation…
Whether you’re just marrying into the military or keeping all of your military-life ducks in a row, you need to keep an eye on one thing regularly: your military spouse ID card. As the spouse of a service member, you are entitled to a dependent ID card. It’s almost a rite of passage. After getting your marriage license and moving to your first installation — or driving hours to an installation while your spouse is at basic training — you receive your first magical ID card. No matter how hard you try to look good, the photo will still turn…
This year’s Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas, Texas is shaping up to be one for the ages. Today, the GRPC Planning Committee announced that none other than retired U.S. District Judge Roger “Saint” Benitez will be the keynote speaker at the event. I believe this will be Benitez’s first speaking engagement since his retirement, and the first time he’s spoken about his decisions striking down many of California’s gun control laws (decisions that have, unfortunately, been mostly reversed or stayed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals). Benitez, as you probably already know, was…
Nearly 6 million veterans live with mental illness or substance use disorders, including about 1 million with serious mental illness, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Seeking to expand treatment options for those veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services on Monday launched a five-year partnership designed to accelerate research into psychedelic therapies and prepare the VA to deliver them if they receive federal approval. VA Secretary Doug Collins and Kennedy signed a memorandum of understanding at VA headquarters implementing President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14401, which directs…
I’m always leery about technology that seems like it could potentially be turned into a mass surveillance apparatus. Flock cameras get all the press these days–including five officers from my town using them for unauthorized uses, apparently–but ShotSpotter has generated its own fair share of headlines. I’ve been skeptical of the technology myself, but a lot of my worry seemed unfounded. Then Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cancelled the city’s contract with the company, which uses acoustic detection technology to notify police of shots being fired. Much of the time, there was nothing to see, but…
A brand-new horror game coming to Steam lets players watch classic horror movies, amidst its creepy paranormal investigation premise. Credit: Game Rant | Source Images: Steelkrill Studio, Steam Originally published by Game Rant A brand-new indie horror game coming to Steam will allow players to watch full-length movies in the game, alongside its mystery-tinged psychological horror gameplay. Where Dolls Hang looks to combine elements of games like Resident Evil, The Forest, and much more with its Steam release. Horror has been a popular genre for many indie developers looking for their big break, with a wide variety of different subgenres. Games…
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A United States citizen has tested positive for Ebola during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The infected person has been working in the DR Congo for a humanitarian group. This risk to the US at large is still very low, accoridng to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). No Ebola cases have been confirmed in the United States, and “the overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low,” according to the latest data published Saturday on the CDC website. The outbreak remains confined to remote areas of the DRC and neighboring Uganda,…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains between the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, Asheville is a mountain town built for adventure. Its population of roughly 97,000 residents (about 400,000 in the greater metro area) gives the small city an eclectic charm while staying connected to a much larger wilderness right outside its doors. Asheville is a gateway to more than 1,000 miles of trails within an hour’s drive. A Diverse Setting Asheville sits in the Southern Appalachians — one of the oldest mountain ranges…
Scott Bach is the executive director of the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs. Bach candidly talked on Gun For Hire Radio episode #790 and held nothing back. Bach has been an advocate/activist for over 30 years. He has served as the chief executive of New Jersey’s NRA state association for well over a decade and was the organization’s president prior to that. On the July 12 episode of Gun for Hire Radio, Bach spoke more candidly than ever. While the prior week’s episode with Dan Schmutter dove into some of the cases…
The NHTSA estimates somewhere around 11,500 casualties every year stemming from drunk driving, based on data from 2015 to 2024. Another 300,000 injury-causing car crashes are attributed to alcohol. Around 55% of drivers involved in serious or fatal crashes test positive for at least one impairing substance. Whether or not you could cite these exact numbers off the top of your head, we’re not telling you anything you don’t know. Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in traffic accidents, fatal or otherwise, and we need to address the problem. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is doing just that,…
Yosemite is one of the crown jewels of the national park system — so it’s no surprise it attracts millions of visitors annually. For several years, the National Park Service (NPS) used a timed-entry system to control the crowds at this popular park. In 2026, the Department of the Interior (DOI) ditched this method, sparking controversy and concerns of overcrowding. Now, as Yosemite reaches its peak summer tourist season, California legislators are calling for the return of timed entry. The state’s senators, Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, sent an open letter to the DOI, and it has already garnered broad…
Despite being a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, the reality is that I also feel the death toll from the misuse of firearms is unacceptably high, though, unlike anti-gunners, I’m also pleased to see it drop in recent years. Especially when that drop just happened to coincide with the Bruen decision. You know, the Supreme Court decision that was going to make the streets run red with blood, according to your not-so-friendly neighborhood anti-gunner.Still, it’s higher than I’d like, and the fact that most so-called gun deaths are suicides makes it even more imperative…
If you ask most people which developed country has the worst violent crime problem, the answer is usually the United States. It’s a claim repeated by politicians, media outlets, and even foreign governments. The argument often goes something like this: America has more guns, so naturally it has more violent crime. But according to new research from economist and Crime Prevention Research Center President Dr. John Lott, that conclusion depends almost entirely on which statistics you’re looking at. In a new investigation published by Real Clear Investigations, Lott argues that when you compare the total number of people who say…
A recent study found that last year, 80.4% of all pre-owned 2025-model vehicles sold were painted black, white, silver, or gray, while that blend from 30-year-old cars was a much more equitable 47.3%. What on earth is driving Americans to choose such dull colors for their vehicles, especially in an era when paint technology is more advanced than ever, turning even affordable cars like the Toyota Corolla Cross into lustrous, eye-catching eye-catchers with a shine that wouldn’t be out of place on a Mercedes-Benz? Apparently, there are a few good reasons for consumers to go for the boring color scheme,…
A good bike rack is essentially an extension of your vehicle. During the summer, I always have a bike rack installed on my hitch, even if I’m not biking that day. A good bike rack isn’t just good at holding bikes — it also keeps your vehicle functional. The Küat NV 2.0 is just that. This new rack is so easy to use, you’ll never want to take it off. That’s thanks to a buttery-smooth foot-assisted pivot system. It lets you tilt the bike rack (one-handed or one-footed) from its folded-up position to down. Then you can seamlessly open your trunk or tailgate.…
Whether we like it or not (and I’m squarely in the “not” camp), the increase in license plate readers, Flock cameras, and even doorbell cameras has turned much of the United States into a surveillance state. There are ongoing questions and debates about the use of this technology and the guardrails that are needed to ensure our privacy, and with every new technological advance, the discussion becomes more important. Over at American Rifleman, Guy Sagi takes a look at a new software system called ELSAG SignalTrace that’s used in conjunction with Flock cameras, and shares…
When two military members marry each other, the rules regarding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) can get a little confusing. One general rule exists, with all sorts of variations depending on variables. In general, dual military couples without dependents each receive single BAH. A military member cannot get BAH with dependents unless they have a dependent. Another military member cannot be considered a dependent since they are entitled to their own benefits. If a child or other dependent is involved, then the rules change. If a service member is authorized BAH with dependents for a child from another marriage or…
