A bear attacked and injured two soldiers who were participating in a training exercise in a remote location at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Thursday, military and state wildlife officials said Friday, April 17.The U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division soldiers were hurt in the encounter with a brown bear while participating a “land navigation training event” at the base’s Arctic Valley training area, Lt. Col. Jo Nederhoed, a public affairs officer for the division, said in an email.The soldiers were “receiving appropriate medical care” as of late Friday morning, Nederhoed said. The military was withholding details about their condition pending notification…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. According to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks, Axios’ Barak Ravid reports that the US and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war. The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are negotiating over also includes a “voluntary” moratorium on nuclear enrichment by Iran. The U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years. The mediators are still trying to close the gap. As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have…
The modern gun control movement in the United States has been around since the early 1960s, though it wasn’t until the Gun Control Act of 1968 was introduced in the wake of the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy that the movement coalesced and found its footing as a political force. But as a new book by historian Catherine Fletcher reminds us, for as long as firearms have been around there have been forces seeking to limit their availability and place them beyond the reach of the average citizen. Fletcher’s The…
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Beretta has just announced the official release of the newest family member of the rapidly growing 80X line. The new 80X Cheetah Tactical Special Edition is a dual-tone update to its compact .380 ACP SA/DA pistol that is intended as a dressed-up, yet more competition/tactical-friendly variation of the already popular modern 80X. The model pairs a black slide, barrel, grips, and magazine base pad with a bronze anodized aluminum frame, black G10 grip panels, a fiber-optic front sight, a blacked-out serrated rear sight, and a two-slot Picatinny rail. The barrel is threaded ½”-28 and comes with a single-port compensator mounted…
The wishy-washy nature of the Trump Administration’s handling of Second Amendment issues remains on full display as the saga of the Biden-era frame & receiver final rule continues to unfold. As we reported less than a week ago, the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) recently decided to keep in place the arguably unconstitutional “Frame & Receiver” final rule put in place by the Biden Administration. At issue is the final rule, sometimes referred to as the “ghost gun” rule, that redefined important legal terms dealing with guns, including “firearm,” “receiver,” and “frame,” making the longstanding American tradition of building…
If you love hiking and weekend backpacking trips, you’ve probably felt the urge to take on a thru-hike. These multi-day adventures take hikers deep into wild, scenic places, offering a true escape into nature. They can also be mentally and physically challenging, and require more planning and logistical coordination than just an overnighter. Before you embark on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT), you might want to test the waters on a shorter, more approachable thru-hike. It could also offer an opportunity to test both yourself and your gear setup without committing to several thousand miles of…
When you start looking at high-end soft coolers, you usually run into two problems. First, they are often designed like high-tech dry bags, with stiff zippers that scrape your knuckles or narrow openings that make finding a specific drink feel like a game of Operation. Second, they cost a small fortune, often crossing the $300 mark before you’ve even bought a bag of ice. I went into testing the Trail Gate with a bit of skepticism, wondering if it could actually compete with the “status symbol” brands that dominate the campsite. After bringing it along to soccer games, grocery hauls,…
This year’s legislative session has drawn to a close in Alabama, and lawmakers left the state capitol without passing a bill that would have established a tax-free “holiday” on the sale of firearms, ammunition, and related accessories. As I covered back in February, HB 360 did have its share of opponents, including Democrat Rep. Barbara Drummond, who complained that it was “unfathomable” to her that lawmakers would nix the state’s sales tax on these items, even for a weekend. There was also opposition from pro-2A activists, who weren’t happy that the bill only carved out one…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. Introduction: The Fraying Fabric of an Empire I look at the world in 2026, and I no longer see a beacon of liberty, but a dying empire stumbling toward its own ruin. This is not a sentiment born of pessimism, but of cold observation. The American project, hijacked by a nexus of central banking, perpetual war, and crony capitalism, has embarked on a suicide mission. The endpoint, I am convinced, will not be a soft landing into mediocrity. It will be a violent descent into widespread poverty, social chaos,…
Backpackers talk all day long about weight savings, but for me, space savings are equally vital. Packs have limited capacity, and the less real estate each item takes up, the better. Next to a sleeping bag, my sleeping pad consistently took up the most room in my pack, that is, until I tried the Rab Ultrasphere 5. This comfortable pad packs down close to the size of a Nalgene, saving precious liters in my pack, and all with a stated warmth-to-weight ratio that’s an industry leader. Typically known for its jackets and climbing equipment, Rab has been making inroads in…
When Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear recently vetoed two pro-gun measures, lawful gun owners in the Bluegrass State were hopeful that pro-gun lawmakers in the state legislature could garner enough votes for an override. Gov. Beshear vetoed House Bill 78, which would provide critical liability protections for firearm industry members against third-party misuse of the products they manufacture and sell, and House Bill 312, which would create a provisional concealed carry permit for lawful young adults ages 18, 19, and 20. On April 14, the state legislature convened for a veto override session and successfully overrode both measures. The override vote totals for HB 78…
Ski poles are easy to overlook — until you find a pair that you love. The MountainFlow Corkpro ski poles fall squarely into that category. After close to 2 years of use and somewhere between 60 and 70 ski days, they’ve become my default in-bounds poles. It’s not because they’re packed with features; rather, it’s because they just work in a way that makes me not really think about them. And that is the secret to great poles. Built with recycled aluminum shafts and cork grips made from upcycled wine corks, MountainFlow’s poles lean hard into sustainability. But more importantly,…
