We have all heard the politicians and gun control advocates say the Founding Fathers only meant muskets. We have heard it said by politicians from New York, Illinois, Minnesota, California, New Mexico, and from gun control advocates everywhere. NewYork Governor Hochul said it when pushing legislation in response to the Bruen decision. The majority opinion in the Wolford decision further counters the claim of “only muskets” made by gun control activists.The Associated Press recently ran an article highlighting how powerful black powder firearms are and calling for them to be regulated. Similar news articles ran…
Three Democratic lawmakers have introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require military service members be vaccinated for influenza following a recent outbreak. The amendment was introduced Tuesday afternoon on Capitol Hill by Reps. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), Gil Cisneros (D-Calif.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) following the recent flu outbreak that occurred at Joint Base San Antonio, commonly known as Lackland Air Force Base, located within Castro’s legislative district. Castro said Tuesday that there are now 284 confirmed flu cases and four hospitalizations at the base, up from the 275 confirmed flu cases he reported on…
For years, we’ve wanted the Supreme Court to agree to hear a case on bans of so-called assault weapons. They’ve continually kicked the can down the road, and that’s been a significant problem for the gun rights community. However, everything is about to change.In the Court’s list of cases, two in particular came up that deal with assault weapon bans.Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, the latter of which is tied with National Association for Gun Rights v. Lamont, both (all?) revolve around the concept of an assault weapon ban. And, as of…
Your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefit is one of the most valuable of all benefits issued to you as an active-duty service member, veteran, or eligible spouse. What makes it so valuable? It is a lifelong benefit that never expires. This means you can either sell your current home purchased with a VA-backed loan, or keep it, and use your full entitlement or use your remaining “bonus” entitlement to buy another primary residence using your VA loan benefits. This article will explore how you can use your VA loan entitlement for the second time. What is My…
As a kid, I have horrifying memories of backpacking food. On a trip in California, my dad insisted we eat old bags of chili mac. My mom once tried to rehydrate freeze-dried chicken breast, resulting in the driest dinner known to man. Thankfully, in the last decade or so, backpacking brands have made huge improvements. These days, small, boutique brands serve up dishes with premium ingredients like wild boar, Thai basil, duck confit, and more. If you’re a foodie who isn’t willing to make sacrifices in the backcountry, you’ve got plenty of choices. On a recent week-long backpacking trip in…
Earlier this year an Oregon lawmaker was accused of bullying and intimidation of his colleague. Through correspondence concerning a records request a state official admitted that there was no investigation. During a work session that the Oregon House Judiciary Committee held, it was alleged that the chairman acted improperly. Chairman Jason Kropf, D-54, was accused of intimidating and bullying another member of the committee, Rep. Thủy Trần, D-45. In the days that followed, several complaints were made against Kropf. Earlier this month an official with the Oregon Office of Legislative Counsel admitted that there was…
I do not celebrate mass shootings anywhere in the world. I still remember the feeling of finding out a dear friend had been murdered in one, so even at my worst, that’s something I could never do. When I point out a massacre elsewhere in the world, it’s not to celebrate that it happened there, but to point out that the claim of these being “uniquely American” is bogus. And the latest example was in Stade, Germany, on Monday.A 45-year-old man killed six adults and wounded several others in a shooting attack at a child…
A San Diego-based Marine lost at sea during training exercises last week was identified by Marine officials Monday as a 21-year-old from Minnesota. Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco went missing early Thursday from the USS Anchorage and was declared dead Friday following an extensive search spanning 2,400 miles off the Southern California coast, Navy officials said. On Monday, Col. Richard Alvarez, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, issued a statement offering condolences to Ortiz Canseco’s family and friends. “He earned the title of United States Marine and served his country with honor and commitment,” Alvarez said. “We mourn…
This article was originally published by Garrison Vance at Natural News. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced Tuesday, June 23, that Iran and Oman will coordinate a large-scale evacuation of vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf – initiating the first phase of clearing the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of war between the U.S./Israel and Iran on Feb. 28. According to the IMO, more than 11,000 seafarers have been trapped on hundreds of ships during the conflict. The agency stated it secured safety guarantees and verified conditions for safe navigation to support the operations. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said in a statement,…
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GPS has become a foundational technology for modern navigation. Commercial aircraft use it, ships rely on it at sea, drivers depend on it for direction, and military forces use it across nearly every domain. Autonomous systems have only increased that dependence, using GPS not just to determine position but to navigate, coordinate, and complete missions. The challenge is that GPS is not invulnerable. Electronic warfare systems can jam GPS signals, preventing receivers from obtaining a usable position. More sophisticated systems can spoof GPS, transmitting false signals that cause a receiver to calculate an incorrect location. In other environments, GPS may…
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An undisclosed financial settlement has been awarded to a Washington, D.C., resident who was handcuffed and detained for playing the “Imperial March” from the movie ‘Star Wars’ on a loudspeaker while following a group of marching National Guard troops. In announcing the settlement, the government of the District of Columbia upheld Sam O’Hara’s right to free speech, which was the basis of a First Amendment lawsuit brought on his behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union of D.C. “This is definitely a step toward feeling vindicated, but I won’t feel completely vindicated until my case against the National Guard is…
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Veterans struggling with anxiety often lack the ability to focus and complete tasks in a timely manner. Brazilian jiu-jitsu requires intense focus and mental stability to conquer an opponent. Veterans from across the country had a rare opportunity to learn jiu-jitsu from some of the masters of the sport on the deck of the USS New Jersey June 19–20, part of the We Defy Foundation’s Warships Seminar Series at the Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial in Camden, New Jersey. The event, sponsored by USAA and Face the Fight, an organization founded by USAA, Reach Resilience and the Humana Foundation,…
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Attacks by bison are a frequent occurrence in Yellowstone National Park — but they don’t usually involve children. So it was a bit surprising to see that a 12-year-old child was attacked by a bison in the park on Friday morning, the National Park Service (NPS) said. Park officials were short on details about the incident, which received a three-sentence description on the NPS website on Friday. “The incident occurred near Mud Volcano, just north of Fishing Bridge,” the NPS said. “The visitor sustained injuries, and emergency medical personnel transported them to a nearby hospital. The incident remains under investigation.”…
