As Cam noted on Thursday, Virginia is now one step closer to becoming one of the most anti-gun states in the nation, and in the span of just a few months. While the approved measures aren’t quite as bad as the early versions, they’re bad enough. This follows as Virginia also redrew its district lines into one that pushes out every single Republican district except for one, which seems to be so ridiculously Republican that they couldn’t have drawn it away if they wanted.So, what does all of this mean?Let’s start with a comment from…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken the unusual step of tapping military leaders for high-level diplomacy, sending the top U.S. commander in the Middle East to talks over Iran’s nuclear program and positioning the Army secretary as a key negotiator on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, for the first time joined indirect U.S.-Iran talks Friday in Oman, appearing in his dress uniform as a reminder of the American buildup of military might in the region. As Army Secretary Dan Driscoll reprised his role at Russia-Ukraine talks this week, he worked to keep…
The killing of Alex Pretti should force us to confront uncomfortable truths about who we defend, and why The shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has ignited a firestorm within the gun rights community—and for once, the major organizations got it right. The NRA, Gun Owners of America, and other groups immediately called for an independent investigation and defended Pretti’s right to carry. They pushed back against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol officials who absurdly claimed that legally carrying a handgun at a protest proved intent to harm federal agents. But here’s the…
Tired of staring at shelves of optics and guessing at the buzzwords? This quick glossary breaks down real red dot sight terms so your next pick is simple and smart. Master Red Dot Sight Basics In Minutes It seems like everyone has a red dot sight (RDS), to the point it wouldn’t be a surprise to discover your dog got their paws on one for their collar. And although the tech surrounding the RDS has slowed down a bit, it’s by no means halted. Red dots aren’t going away, and that means it’s a good idea to educate yourself on…
Politicians don’t like to say they were wrong. And as much as can understand that reluctance, I think there’s actually some value in owning up to mistakes. Everyone’s human, nobody’s perfect, and we all screw up from time to time. It’s not political weakness to acknowledge that reality. To me, anyway, it’s kind of refreshing when a politician admits they made a goof. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the Senate Banking committee on Thursday to talk about the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Annual Report for 2025, but Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) had something…
Tiny body, big utility. The Infitac IOL25 leans into features over raw pixels, delivering QD speed, offset red dot versatility, and a surprising kill flash that actually works. Meet the IOL25 Thermal: Compact Build For Real Hunts The Infitac IOTS IOL25 is a compact thermal rifle scope built around versatility while featuring a QD mount, offset red dot, and kill flash. While INFITAC markets it as a true multi-role system, in practice, the IOL25 makes the most sense as a lightweight, standalone rifle thermal with strong handheld scanning capability. At its core, the IOL25 uses a 384×288, 12 micron sensor…
On Friday afternoon I wrote about U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan’s plan to update the territory/s gun laws and make them 2A compliant in the hopes of ending the Department of Justice’s lawsuit. Bryan’s plan falls woefully short of that goal in multiple ways, but he’s at least willing to acknowledge there’s a problem even if he doesn’t have the right answer. U.S. Virgin Island Attorney General Gordon Rhea, on the other hand, insists that the USVI is in full compliance with the Second Amendment… and that’s the federal government that’s truly violating the…
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Images by the author First off, let me state that I am a fan of Canik pistols. I own an MC9L compact that sports a red dot. I really like this gun, so much so that when HiLight Tactical (weapon lights and lasers) offered to send me their new PX-4 light to review and wanted to know what pistol I would put it on, I asked that it fit the MC9L. It’s a very nice carry gun. For my review of that pistol, go here. So, when I got the chance to review something from Canik with a longer barrel…
The dangerous epidemic of large banking institutions discriminating against, or “debanking,” companies within the gun industry—especially makers of modern semi-auto rifles incorrectly referred to by many as “assault weapons”—has been occurring for a long time. And JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest financial institutions in the country, has been right in the middle of the controversy. Now, however, it seems leadership at JPMorgan Chase is finally going to do the right thing. According to a news item posted online on February 2 by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the big bank recently announced that its policy of denying services…
Peace Vans announced its VW ID. Buzz electric campervan conversion back in the fall of 2024, but it wasn’t until January 2026 that it brought its most-requested feature to market. The electric VW van pop-top has arrived! “A pop top is one of the most iconic road trip and camping features,” says Harley Sitner, CEO of Peace Vans. “When VW confirmed the ID. Buzz was coming to the U.S., we knew we had to produce this. As the largest vintage VW Camper restoration and repair shop in the U.S., the VW camper van and pop tops are such a deep…
When I was 19, I enlisted in the United States Navy to be a corpsman. College wasn’t working out, in part because I was more interested in hanging out with my friends than going to class, and I figured I needed to grow the hell up. As someone who’d always had an interest in the military, it seems like a good way to make that happen. My folks weren’t thrilled, but they were proud that I not just recognized the issue, but took steps to address it and didn’t expect them to make everything better…
This article was originally published by Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr. at The Mises Institute. Do illegal immigrants have the right to stay in America, or can they be deported? Of course, they do not have such a right. Furthermore, as Brion McClanahan of the Abbeville Institute has pointed out, the Supreme Court has in numerous cases ruled that control of immigration is a federal matter, not one under state jurisdiction. You can argue that these precedents are wrong, but that is the law as it exists today. That being so, if “progressive” Governors like Tim Walz of Minnesota oppose the…
It’s a fine week to be surfing the web for sweet new gear to take outside. This week’s lineup includes lots of cooler-than-normal collaborations, many of them focused on upcoming events, like the chilly Winter Olympics in Italy or ultramarathons in the Arizona desert. Other new releases are content with creative opportunities to share the love on Valentine’s Day, or to trim down backpacking gear in the never-ending race to make our gear lighter and more packable. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging Gear. Stars and Stripes Olympics Shades (Photo/Pit Viper) The Winter Olympics kick off today!…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed suit against Gatalog Foundation, CTRLPew, and several individual 2A activists for “unlawfully distributing computer code for 3D printing firearms and prohibited firearm accessories and for promoting and facilitating the unlawful manufacture of 3D printed firearms and firearm accessories” under California laws that prohibit the distribution of computer code for printing gun parts to those without a license and “knowingly, willfully, or recklessly aid, abet, promote, or facilitate the ‘unlawful manufacture of firearms,’ which includes the manufacture of a firearm using a 3D printer by an unlicensed person.” From…
During the past two years, I’ve spent a great deal of time training with carry optics. It’s a fascinating field, and one I admittedly came to a bit late. While some shooters take an immersion class and emerge proficient, I took the long route. I bought a quality .22 pistol, set it up with a carry-style optic, and practiced consistently for months. The results were gratifying. I now have a dedicated practice handgun that uses a sighting system similar to my carry guns, and that similarity may be more important than matching grip frame or trigger characteristics. As a bonus,…
One of America’s most storied outdoor brands could soon lose most of its brick-and-mortar stores. Eddie Bauer, an international outfitter created in Seattle by its eponymous founder in 1920, will soon file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to reports from Business Insider and credit intelligence agency Octus. Parent company Catalyst Brands owns the licensing rights to distribute Eddie Bauer’s products and is preparing to file for the brand’s bankruptcy in February. The upcoming bankruptcy filing, which Octus cited from “industry sources,” could spell the closure of many of Eddie Bauer’s 180 remaining stores in the U.S. and Canada. That news…
