Earlier this week a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its third ruling in a case dealing with a Louisiana man’s possession of an unregistered suppressor. Unfortunately, the third time wasn’t the charm for George Peterson, with the panel once again upholding his conviction, as it did in its original opinion in February and its first revised opinion in August. This time around, the panel assumed without deciding that suppressors are protected by the Second Amendment, but ruled that the National Firearms Act’s taxation and registration scheme is akin to a “shall…
As if looking for a job isn’t challenging enough, today you must watch out for fake job postings online. Whether you’ve been out of the military for some time and are looking to make a career change or this will be your first civilian job, knowing how to spot a fake job posting is vital today. As more people seek remote, work-from-home jobs, the chances of being scammed by an illegitimate posting have increased.In the past, you interviewed for a job in a brick-and-mortar building with offices and a reception desk. Today, you may be recruited, interviewed and hired all…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. Do you remember all of those people over the years who warned us that the cost of living would eventually spiral out of control? It turns out that they were right. Our leaders flooded the system with trillions upon trillions of new dollars, and now we have a real-life nightmare on our hands. The value of the U.S. dollar has tanked, the price of silver is up more than 100 percent in 2025, and we are in the midst of a horrifying cost-of-living crisis that never seems to…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. Army soldier accused of shooting five people at a Georgia base in August will stand trial in a military court on charges including attempting murder, Army prosecutors said Friday. Charges against Sgt. Quornelius Radford are being referred to a general court-martial, which handles cases involving the most serious crimes under military law, the Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel said in a news release. Officials say Radford opened fire with a personal handgun Aug. 6 on members of his supply unit at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, injuring four soldiers and a civilian worker…
When hunters, precision shooters, and backcountry professionals talk about rifles that deliver serious accuracy without unnecessary weight, Bergara is always part of the conversation. The Bergara Hunter .308 with an 18-inch stainless steel threaded barrel in gray is a perfect example of why. This rifle is built for people who actually use their gear, not just admire it in a safe while saying, “One day I’ll take that out.” Lightweight, rugged, and known for exceptional out-of-the-box accuracy, the Bergara Hunter bridges the gap between a traditional hunting rifle and a modern precision platform, the kind of rifle that looks just as natural leaning against…
Product design is an art form — something that’s clearly on display in this week’s gear drops. Brands relied on artists, nature, and retro vibes to make new gear that’s equal parts aesthetic and functional. Brompton promises a folding commuter bike that breaks the mold. G-SHOCK unveils a watch inspired by animals in the Galapagos, and VALLON leans hard into 1970s bike culture for some seriously chic sunglasses. Plus, there are new launches from Gossamer Gear, and Topo Designs brought back a fan-favorite backpack. Check it all out in this week’s Emerging Gear. ‘Revolutionary’ Pack The Mirage 40L; (photos/Gossamer Gear)…
The National Firearms Act was the first federal gun control law in the country, only it was never billed as a gun control law. It was sold to the American public and the courts as a tax. The registration of NFA items was simply a way to make sure the tax had been paid on regulated items. In truth, it really didn’t stop many people from getting NFA items. It really was just a way to make them more expensive by leveling what was then a massive tax on trying to own anything on the…
Veterans will see a 2.8% increase in disability payments in 2026, but many are asking why the adjustment feels so modest when grocery bills and rents have surged far more than that.The answer lies in how the government calculates inflation, and more importantly, when those calculations happen.The VA’s cost-of-living adjustment took effect Dec. 1, 2025, with the first higher payment hitting bank accounts Dec. 31. The increase applies to all disability ratings from 10% to 100% as well as survivors receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.Read More: See Your 2026 VA Disability Pay RatesHow COLA Gets CalculatedThe VA bases its cost-of-living…
Russia has once again accused Ukraine of working on a “dirty bomb.” This is far from the first time this accusation has been flung, and so far, Ukraine hasn’t used such a weapon. Is Russia crying wolf? Three years ago, Russia issued a warning that Ukraine was plotting the use of a “dirty bomb” in an attack that would be used as a false flag. None of these warnings actually came to fruition. Russia Warns The West That Ukraine is Plotting A False Flag “Dirty Bomb” Attack Now, new threats of a dirty bomb are once again sparking concern internationally.…
Well, this is good news… at least if you’re not San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto. As we covered on Thursday, the sheriff is apologizing after multiple concealed carry permitholders lost their ability to lawfully bear arms because his department didn’t process their permit renewal applications before their permits expired. In my post, I pointed out that while Second Amendment groups could file suit against the sheriff for failing to process these applications in a timely manner, by the time a hearing on a preliminary injunction is held Miyamoto could have approved (or denied) the renewal applications filed by the plaintiffs,…
The lead-up to the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, is heating up — especially for ski fans. Lindsey Vonn, 41, just scored a major win for the first time since announcing her comeback tour last fall. In the snowy Alps of St. Moritz, Switzerland, Vonn edged out Austria’s Magdalena Egger by nearly a full second. The win was Vonn’s first victory since 2018, and her 83rd win overall. The victory is also notable for another reason: It marks Vonn as the oldest alpine World Cup winner in history. The previous record holder was Didier Cuche, who won a super-G in…
A Minnesota man has been convicted of lying about serving in the military, defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $146,287 in a brazen case of stolen valor. Mikhail R. Wicker pieced together a whale of a story, claiming he had served in combat in Iraq, even going so far as stating he had earned a Purple Heart as a member of the Marine Corps. According to prosecutors in the case, Wicker forged a combat record packed with false information. He claimed he had graduated from sniper school, was deployed to Iraq in 2005 with Lima Company, survived a stint as…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) “vehemently opposes” a provision within the U.S. House-passed defense spending bill allowing military air training missions in Washington D.C., nearly one year after a crash in the area led to 67 deaths.The $900 billion, 3,086-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the chamber Tuesday on bipartisan lines includes Section 373 (Manned Rotary Wing Aircraft Safety) allowing the secretary of any military department to operate training missions around the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, known as DCA, even after the fatal collision between an American Airlines flight and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on…
We’ve chronicled numerous times on TTAG how big banking institutions have debanked companies involved with guns and other conservative leaning businesses. And more recently, we reported that things seemed to be looking up concerning the debanking issue. Now, however, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearms industry trade association, is calling out the head of JPMorgan Chase with what the group says is recent lies about the company’s promises to stop firearm-related businesses. On December 7, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that his bank doesn’t “debank” or engage in political discrimination against account holders.…
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a ruling by a three-judge panel that upheld most of New Jersey’s concealed carry scheme adopted after the Bruen decision, and will re-hear the case en banc; meaning every Third Circuit Court judge will have the opportunity to weigh in on the gun control law. The Third Circuit, which holds jurisdiction over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and ‘(oddly enough) the U.S. Virgin Islands, is shaping up to be the East Coast counter to the Ninth Circuit’s regular endorsement of almost every gun control law that’s challenged. Over the…
