On Jan 20., 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that could profoundly affect public lands. “Unleashing American Energy” mandated that the government explore energy production on federal land to achieve American energy independence. A few months later, he issued another order. “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” directed the Department of the Interior (DOI) to prioritize energy and mineral production on federal lands. Since those orders, the federal government has sought to economically develop national monuments, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas, sparking backlash. A recent report from The Wilderness Society (TWS), a conservation nonprofit, identified the landscapes most…
While actual numbers are hard to find for the number of 3D printers in the United States, we do know that the lion’s share of them are sold in the United States, with millions sold each year internationally. That means there are easily a few million 3D printers in private hands. While many of those devices will never make a firearm, many others do. And in most parts of the country, it’s perfectly legal to do so for private use. To sell them, you need the appropriate licenses from the ATF, but even then, it’s…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Subaru just revealed two eco-friendly SUVs, including its most powerful vehicle ever. The 2027 Subaru Getaway is a brand-new three-row electric vehicle that makes 420 horsepower. The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid brings the fuel-sipping hybrid system to the Wilderness off-road model for the very first time. 2027 Getaway Is the Most Powerful Subaru Yet (Photo/Subaru) The 2027 Subaru Getaway is the company’s latest EV, bringing the lineup to four. It will be the longest, with room for three rows of seats, but also the…
United States ruler Donald Trump said that the U.S. military could seize Kharg Island on Monday, even as Iran has allowed twenty American oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social on Monday showing a military strike in Iran at night. Kharg Island is home to a major oil terminal that is considered the country’s economic lifeline. In an interview with the Financial Times, as reported by The BBC on Sunday, Trump said he wants to “take” Iran’s oil and was considering seizing Kharg Island. But he added an operation “would mean we had to…
I used an early version of the Sawyer Squeeze water filter during a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and while it filtered admirably until the end, one thing was immediately clear: the original foil “squeeze” bladders were junk. They filled hiker boxes throughout southern California, all presumably pinholed and binned in favor of other solutions. The fix many settled on was to pivot to a soft TPU bladder, like the CNOC Vecto, which didn’t collect holes and was much easier to scoop from shallow sources thanks to its wide-mouth opening. Sawyer noticed, and now the Squeeze filter is available with…
On Tuesday, the Daily Mail really stepped in it with its so-called reporting on the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk. It was an absolute trainwreck of misinformation, much of which was based on a complete lack of understanding about bullet matching. Cam covered the story for Bearing Arms. I wrote about it at our sister site, Townhall. In short, the whole thing was stupid and wrong.But hey, don’t take our word for it. Instead, listen to the other folks who spoke with Fox News about it.Some reporting on the filing misinterprets the result of the bullet…
After the Bondi Beach terror attack last December, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was quick to announce plans for a national gun “buyback”, along with new restrictions on the types of arms that would be available for sale and prohibiting non-native Australians from owning firearms. Rather than a federal compensated confiscation scheme, Albanese and the federal government wanted states to take the lead. The feds would provide half of the funds, but it would be up to state government and law enforcement to come up with the rest of the money, as well as actually…
Raide Research has only been around for a few years, and its products are making waves. The brand keeps hitting home runs — from its TourTech Bibs, to its ice-axe compatible LF 2L waist pack, and, of course, its cult classic LF 30 and 40L backpacks. It hasn’t missed the mark yet. That’s why GearJunkie got so excited to see that this month, Raide launched a completely new pack, built for the biggest and gnarliest backcountry and alpine missions. The EX 55L ($549) is the brand’s first expedition pack. Like its other equipment, it’s bombproof, made with the highest-quality materials…
To hear the urban elite tell it, the problem in our country is that there are just too many guns. We need to curtail that, to discourage people from exercising their right to keep and bear arms, and make it so that only certain, approved parties have firearms lawfully. It’s funny how they keep saying it despite the fact that we’ve got more gun ownership than ever before, more people carrying guns than ever before, and violent crime is down over the last few years. Weird.Yet it is an unfortunate fact that horrible things do…
The Army has expanded eligibility for combat patches, allowing more soldiers deployed in the Middle East and Africa to wear the insignia traditionally associated with wartime service. The move reflects a broader shift in how the Army recognizes deployments in environments that carry real risk but do not fit neatly into traditional definitions of combat.New Policy Extends Combat Patch EligibilityIn March 2026, the Army approved a new policy authorizing combat patches for soldiers supporting operations tied to the conflict with Iran in areas under US Central Command and US Africa Command. The memo, signed by Army Chief of Staff Gen.…
We recently reported on how the Trump Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is still enforcing the Biden-era pistol brace rule, despite that rule being killed. In a March 16 court filing, the ATF quietly admitted that it continues to enforce its interpretation that some pistol-brace-equipped firearms are unregistered short-barreled rifles (SBRs)—a federal felony carrying up to 10 years in prison—despite the fact that the rule that codified that interpretation has been universally vacated. Angered by the revelation, Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling on its members to contact their representatives in Congress, demanding they hold…
Trail running shoes for women are built to handle far more than smooth dirt singletrack. The best pairs grip through mud, stay composed on rocks, cushion long descents, and help you move confidently across everything from mellow daily miles to steep, technical terrain. But that immense versatility is also what makes this category harder to shop for than ever. Today’s trail shoes span everything from plush, highly cushioned cruisers to stripped-down speed machines, with specialized options tailored for daily training, race day, rocky scrambles, and road-to-trail transitions. If you want one shoe that can handle a little bit of everything,…
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This article was originally published by George Ford Smith at The Mises Institute. “He [President McKinley] portrayed American expansion in the Pacific as a continuation of manifest destiny. He compared the Filipinos to Native Americans, calling them savage warriors or ‘little brown brothers.’ Appealing to popular attitudes of the times, he encouraged Americans to fulfill their manly duty to spread Christian civilization. The United States, he asserted, was a liberator, not a conqueror.”—Susan A. Brewer, “Selling Empire: American Propaganda And War In The Philippines” “Then onward, Christian soldier! Through field of crimson gore, Behold the trade advantages beyond the open door! The…
The best fleece jackets earn their keep fast. The right one adds warmth without smothering you, breathes when the pace picks up, and feels so comfortable that it ends up on your back far beyond the trail. Our team has spent years living in fleece. Authors Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar have tested more than 20 models over the past year and hundreds overall, wearing them through climbing days, long hikes, ski tours, cold mornings at camp, and everyday mountain life. We have pulled these layers on for everything from fingertip moves high off the ground to endless trail miles…
Repealing unconstitutional gun control laws through the courts will do wonders for millions of Americans. While the Department of Justice isn’t doing as great on that issue as we’d like, they are accomplishing a lot with state measures. Yeah, I wish they’d stop defending things like suppressor registration, among other things, but we’re still getting some good. And it seems that it’s not just arming regular Americans with guns, but Second Amendment attorneys with new weapons in their arsenals.Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, says her office’s goal is…
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