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If the firearm industry is as massive as anti-gunners claim, then politicians should be wary about passing gun control. After all, even a little bit of it might be enough to drive the industry from your state entirely, taking jobs and other economic benefits with it. In fact, we’ve seen something of an exodus from many anti-gun states as companies decided to not just leave places hostile toward their businesses, but that are also trying to make it easier for them to be sued for the actions of third parties.Now, with Virginia’s anti-gun cabal calling…
Congressional leaders unveiled a sweeping bipartisan veterans package Thursday that combines more than 60 separate bills into a single legislative effort, potentially delivering one of the largest expansions of veterans benefits, survivor support and VA reforms in years. The newly introduced Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (H.R. 9237) includes the Major Richard Star Act, the Love Lives On Act, expanded benefits for Gold Star families and catastrophically disabled veterans, reforms to VA health care and community care programs, and measures aimed at improving access to housing and benefits. The package includes more than 60 bipartisan bills negotiated by leaders…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has just spread to a new health zone. The outbreak has now made its way into the northeastern province of Ituri, authorities said on Wednesday. A health zone in Congo’s healthcare system covers a defined area with a network of clinics and a referral hospital. More than three weeks after the epidemic was declared, these new infections in a new area are “undermining” the ability to prevent the transmission of this Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The health ministry said Tchomia, about 50 kilometers south of the provincial capital Bunia on the…
Our trio rolled up to the truck with high-hives, hoots, and hollers after a ripping 4,000-foot descent. After cruising up Friendly Giant to Mount Buchanan’s summit and enjoying lunch, we had descended a glorious 90 minutes, including my initiation on Buckshot and High Commander — a couple of my favorite trails of the summer. We were riding outside of Kaslo, British Columbia, and had a road trip to cap off the evening. Fortunately, loading and transporting our electric mountain bikes was easier than ever — even after a big alpine ride — with the VelociRAX 5X Max vertical bike hitch…
Our neighbors to our north and south (and gun control activists here at home) love to blame the Unites States and the Second Amendment for violent crime in their countries, arguing that our right to keep and bear arms is fueling cross-border gun trafficking and arming criminals who would otherwise be unable to get ahold of guns. As investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson reported last fall, most guns traced in Mexico in recent years were actually legally purchased by the Mexican government or political subdivisions before being diverted to drug cartels. Now, an internal report from the…
Oil prices have once again surged, this time quickly past a sustainable point for most, as the United States strikes multiple targets across Iran. The ruling class at large continues to claim these attacks are in “self-defense” against “unwarranted aggression.” Explosions and impacts were reported across southern and central Iran hours after US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said US Central Command (CENTCOM) “will be busy tonight.” “Because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard – and we will be,” Hegseth told reporters. This news comes as the ruling class continues to tell the public that a peace deal…
One of the great pleasures of exploring the backcountry by taking roads less traveled is spending time enjoying the serenity and grandeur of Mother Nature. That time outdoors is enhanced when off-road adventures include camping off the grid in a trailer, protected from the elements and reenergized by a sound night’s sleep. That’s where custom-designed, ruggedly built, off-road teardrop, pop-up tent trailers, and full-bodied campers have become extremely popular over the last decade. Lightweight off-road trailers give owners of smaller vehicles and all-wheel-drive CUVs the ability to camp and enjoy off-grid camping; (photo/Bruce W. Smith) Outdoor explorers of all ages…
We’re about three weeks away from Virginia’s ban on “assault firearms” and “large capacity” magazines taking effect, and gun shops across the Old Dominion are continuing to see booming business as customers look to stock up on the guns and magazines that will have to be pulled from store shelves unless the law is enjoined from being enforced by an injunction. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, gun sales in Virginia last month were about double what they were in May, 2025. That’s right in line with what Steve’s Archery and Guns owner Steve…
The history of gun control in America has its roots in racism. Many of the first gun control laws were created not to increase public safety so much as to disarm groups that were disfavored, including Native Americans and freed black men and women. While anti-gunners of today would probably argue that the policies they push are nothing of the sort, they also tend to see any racial disparity in the impact of a law as a sign of racism. Unless, I guess, they’re the ones doing it.Over at our sister site, Townhall, my friend…
A new study finds that the federal government’s deployment of U.S. National Guard soldiers into Washington D.C. heavily reduced property crimes but had no real impact on murders and violent crime. Thousands of National Guardsmen from across the country have been in the nation’s capital since August 2025, following orders from President Donald Trump to combat what he described as a crime problem in the District of Columbia. About two months into the deployment, a Joint Task Force (JTF) D.C. told Military.com that the Guard is “uniquely qualified” due to strong local ties, disciplined training, and the ability to integrate…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S and Iran traded strikes for a second day, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war. The American attack, which lasted into Thursday morning in Iran, appeared more intense and wider than the day before, but Tehran released little information on the extent of the damage. An Indian official said a U.S. attack on an oil tanker allegedly trying to violate Washington’s blockade on Iranian ports killed three Indian mariners, underscoring the danger to seafarers. It was the third time this week that back-and-forth strikes have rattled the…
It’s been six years since the U.S. Army partnered with the American Red Cross at Fort Polk, La. in a pioneering dental assistant program that trains military spouses, veterans and other military family members in a specialized field of work. Individuals are once again reaping the benefits. The hiatus was mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the availability of dental clinics as partners in the program. Now it’s back, with dozens of trainees participating in the program in Louisiana, across the country and worldwide. “It was really the pandemic. Outside dentists and dental assistants didn’t want to come on…
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Brittany Knauer’s life turned upside down on Nov. 4, 2025. That’s the day her husband, Marine Corps veteran Kane Knauer, died by suicide. He was 38 years old. While she had seen some signs of depression and isolation in her husband, Kane’s suicide was a shocking blow. After all, the couple had just returned from Kane’s sister’s wedding. A joyous occasion where Brittany watched Kane dance, smile and laugh. How could this have happened? After the suicide, Knauer was left alone to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. She didn’t know where to turn for help. Eventually, she…
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Every year, thousands of military veterans who have suffered harrowing injuries involving amputations receive prosthetic limbs through the Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s a process that can take weeks, sometimes months, for approval, purchasing, fittings and therapy before an eligible veteran receives one. But as of April 2026, the federal government has streamlined the process with an eye toward efficiency, cost and convenience for many veterans who have long complained that obtaining a government-approved prosthetic can be daunting. Among the changes: case reviews by a contracting officer would be waived except for the most expensive prosthetic limbs, and local purchasing…
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