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Walking with a weight vest is a new fitness trend in 2025. If walking is too easy for you and you are not up for running, add weight. You will burn more calories than walking and build overall strength by walking with heavier weights. However, is it the same as rucking with a backpack? This is the question from a recruit starting to prepare for Army training:Stew, I have a 60lb weight vest I am using for rucking. Will this have much carryover to when I put on a ruck in the Army? Thanks – hoping to go into the…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWe move through dozens of different environments every single day. Home → car → gas station → work → school → store → restaurant → home again. Each time we step into a new place or mix with new people, our risk profile quietly shifts. Most folks never notice. I do. You should notice too. All it takes is thirty seconds to update my head—my mindset and situational awareness—and I’m set to go. That habit keeps me calm and keeps me prepared. I always have a plan to get through the few seconds to…
If a Democrat state senator in Michigan gets her way, residents may soon be able to place themselves on a “do-not-sell” list that would prevent them from legally purchasing a firearm from an FFL. Sen. Rosemary Bayer is pushing SB 539, which would actually create two “do-not-sell” lists maintained by the Michigan State Police; one list that would temporarily bar individuals from purchasing a firearm for six months after they sign up, and another that would prevent them from legally purchasing a gun unless they specifically asked to be removed. The Senate’s Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public…
By Brad Fitzpatrick Both AR and bolt-action rifles are suitable for hunting, and improvements in materials and machining over the last two decades have made both platforms more functional and versatile than ever before. In reality, there’s a great deal of overlap between these two firearm types, and choosing either a bolt gun or AR typically doesn’t substantially impact your odds of success on any given hunt. There are, however, benefits and drawbacks to each of these platforms, and understanding these will better prepare you to choose the gun that best suits your needs.AR Rifles: Pros and ConsAccuracy…
In today’s market of plug-and-play technology, five hundred dollars is a middle-of-the-road price for a polymer-frame, striker-fired handgun. While some pistols cost more and some less, at this price, a shooter should expect a reliable handgun. Budget isn’t the only factor in choosing a pistol, but most of us have a finite budget. At just over $500 retail, the Rost Martin RM1S leaves room for ammunition, a holster, and training. The original Rost Martin 9mm handguns are well established. The RM1S Comped is a version with an integrated compensator, making for an interesting combination. Rost Martin RM1S Specifications Type: Recoil-operated,…
The original version of this article appeared on BikeRumor. The Italian motorcycle brand Ducati is certainly best known for producing some of the most lust-worthy motorcycles on the market. The brand has been dabbling in the bike market for years. Back in 2018, it began producing a lineup of electric mountain and e-road bike models, which Ducati continues to sell to this day. Recently, Ducati announced plans to strengthen its presence in cycling by developing and producing a broader range of bicycles, including high-performance road and gravel models. For the development of the new lineup, Ducati said that it’s leaning on the…
Self-defense doesn’t end when the threat goes down. That’s when the real battle begins. Lawyers. Prosecutors. Headlines. USCCA Members never fight that battle alone. Find out how. In a story that feels ripped from a dystopian novel, a Portland pot shop employee who survived being held at gunpoint by three armed, masked robbers somehow ended up fighting for his own freedom in court. As Colion Noir put it, the quickest way to go from victim to defendant in Portland is simple: survive the attack. The case centered on 35-year-old Jason Steiner, who was working alone at the Lamoda Cannabis Shop on…
A 23-year-old Canadian sniper wearing an eye patch walked into the Dutch city of Zwolle just after midnight on April 14, 1945, armed with two submachine guns and a bag of grenades. His best friend lay dead at the city’s edge. Over the next six hours, Private Leo Major terrorized German defenders into believing thousands of Canadian troops had launched an all-out assault.By dawn, the German garrison had fled and 50,000 Dutch civilians avoided the artillery barrage planned for later that morning. In 2018, more than 70 years after that night, Dutch soccer fans at a FC Zwolle game unfurled…
Rimfire suppressors are among the best and most practical investments a shooter can make. After years of testing various configurations and models, I’ve come to appreciate how these simple devices transform the shooting experience with both centerfire and rimfire setups. Whether you’re introducing new shooters to the sport, conducting pest control around livestock, hunting small game, or simply enjoying range sessions without annoying your neighbors, a quality rimfire suppressor delivers benefits that extend far beyond basic noise reduction. Why Suppress a Rimfire Pistol The case for suppressing rimfire pistols starts with hearing protection, but that’s just the beginning. Standard .22…
Sometimes I raise an eyebrow at “house brand” goods. Like the nondescript canned tuna in the grocery store, you wonder if the quality drop is worth saving a little scratch. Thankfully, REI Co-op has a long history of making affordable outdoor goods that compete with the big names without sacrificing details or quality. The REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket is no exception, offering an understated resort ski shell that delivers two-layer GORE-TEX weather protection, expected ski jacket attributes, and a mid-tier price. Like most ski shells, there’s no insulation inside the First Chair, making it a season-long option that you can layer…
There are high expectations for the DOJ’s new Second Amendment Section among Second Amendment advocates, and no shortage of targets for the DOJ’s attorneys seeking to curb abuses of our right to keep and bear arms. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has mentioned sky-high application fees for concealed carry licenses, jurisdictions that are needlessly delaying approving those applications, states and localities that ban commonly-owned firearms like the AR-15, and even “gun-free zones” like the D.C. Metro and some government buildings as potential issues for the Second Amendment Section to pursue. The Citizens Committee for the…
The $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday in bipartisan fashion. The final version includes and also left out key provisions after months of negotiations by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.The 3,086-page bill passed the House on a 312-112 vote (115 Democrats, 197 Republicans voted in favor) with Republicans and Democrats finding enough common ground to forward the legislation to the Senate—where it is expected to pass the GOP-controlled chamber and then be signed by President Donald Trump.This year’s NDAA, passed annually by Congress, appropriates large amounts of funding that…
Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims’ families warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the crash, a group of the victims’ family members and senators on the Commerce Committee all said the bill the House advanced Wednesday would make America’s skies less safe. It would allow the military to operate essentially the same way as it did before the January crash,…
A measles outbreak is ongoing in South Carolina. Of the 111 cases, 105 are in those who were unvaccinated. Since Friday, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported 27 new cases of measles across the state. Sixteen of the new cases resulted from the previously reported exposure at the Way of Truth Church in Inman. The calls for people to get the vaccination have increased as reports continue to surface of the spread of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States says that measles is a “highly contagious” and potentially serious…
Whether you’re heading downrange to the border or deployment, a long TDY, or just trying to pack light for leave, picking the right book matters. You want something that earns its space. 2025’s publishing lineup delivers plenty to be excited about and a few titles that prove not every author should answer the call. Here’s our take on which books are worth packing and which are best left stateside.Worth Packing: Cover image of Pride and Pleasure by Amanda Avail, author image of Amanda Avail, both made available by MacMillan Publishers. Pride and Pleasure: The Schuler Sisters in an Age of…
Every household needs a stock of emergency foods. And while you may want to store some things in your freezer or fridge, if the power goes out for an extended period, you’ll need to make sure you have some non-perishable items on hand as well. Variety is a key component to staying healthy, so read up on these 13 different types of emergency foods you’ll want to have on hand for emergencies. In most cases, when storing any non-perishable food for the long-term, air, moisture, and light will cause your food to degrade faster. Most items need to be stored in…
Toms River, N.J. is the 13th town in the Garden State to adopt a permit to carry rebate resolution in the Garden State. New Jerseyans are rejecting Trenton’s response to Bruen en masse. Toms River is the second largest municipality in Ocean County and now the largest town to pass a fee nullification resolution. Joining Howell — the second largest town in Monmouth County — Toms River represents a big win for the movement. The council unanimously voted on December 10 to adopt the resolution via consent agenda.As previously reported, the permit to carry fee nullification…
Military households will receive an average 4.2% increase in their Basic Allowance for Housing in 2026.The Pentagon provided the annual update to Military.com. The new housing allowance rates will take effect Jan. 1.About a million service members a year receive BAH, either directly, to obtain their own housing, or indirectly as a payment to their installation’s privatized housing operator. The Pentagon estimates that it will pay $29.9 billion in BAH payments in 2026, according to an announcement provided with the rates, up from the 2025 estimate of $29.2 billion.Look up your 2026 BAH rate.The 2026 average increase of 4.2% is lower than…
