No one knows just how unfriendly towards guns Connecticut is than people who live there. They see the good and bad every single day, and for gun rights advocates, they’re behind enemy lines trying to keep up the good fight when the deck is stacked against them. I have a lot of respect for their efforts, and I pray I never get to experience that firsthand. But one city council meeting, where the topic was gun rights, stemming from a local ordinance that was later repealed, got heated, and people got stupid.A tense debate about…
When a tornado warning sounds, the minutes that follow are critical. Having everything you need in one place removes any uncertainty, allowing you to act with effective confidence. An emergency kit is not just a collection of supplies. It is a system designed to support you and your family when you are at your worst. Building a tornado emergency kit is one of the most practical steps you can take to prepare for severe weather. It is an act that turns your worry about the future into positive action today. This guide will walk you through creating a comprehensive kit,…
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Threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights, and 1.25-inch groups at 25 yards — for around $500. Most firearms manufacturers introduce a full-size handgun first, then a compact and a subcompact. Rost Martin took a different track, starting with the compact, then the ported versions, and now a full-size and a tactical handgun. The Rost Martin 9mm works well in this role and demonstrates that the design has a lot of stretch. The new pistol is similar in size to the Glock 17 as a frame of reference. With some expectation, I opened the box for the new RM1F Tactical and found a…
I’ve been competing in shooting sports competitions since 2014. I’ve shot everything from GSSF to Steel Challenge, USPSA, IDPA, PRS, 3 Gun, 2 Gun, AK Competitions, and more. What I’ve learned over the years from all types of competition shooting is consistency wins more often than shooters who try to “hero or zero” every stage. I’ve also learned that it always comes down to the Indian, not the Arrow, meaning skill beats buying guns/gear every time. I’ve watched shooters rise through the rankings in various shooting sports and have studied how they’ve improved so drastically. I’ve found that the best…
If you’ve bought 5.56 lately, or even just window-shopped, you’ve probably noticed prices creeping in the wrong direction. There’s a reason for that, and it’s parked outside a chain-link fence in Independence, Missouri. The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant — the single largest producer of small-arms ammunition for the U.S. military, and the source of an estimated 30% of the .223/5.56 sold on the American civilian market — has been mostly idle since April 4. Roughly 1,350 members of IAM Local 778 walked off the job after overwhelmingly rejecting Olin Winchester’s contract offer, and as of this week, the strike…
ne of the first friends I made in the Second Amendment community was Amanda Suffecool. We made an appearance on Paul Lathrop’s The Daily Bullet and got to know one another. I’ve always loved the energy she brought to the Second Amendment world. This was before she was elected as an NRA board member, but she was knee deep in a new organization I’d not heard of at the time called Women for Gun Rights.Since then, she’s been a key part of trying to clean up the NRA, and it seems her work has been…
Springfield Armory is shrinking things down but not dialing anything back. The new Springfield SAINT Victor 9mm PDW shows up with a 5.5-inch barrel, a collapsible brace, and a layout built for tight spaces where size actually matters. This isn’t a range toy trying to look tactical. It’s a purpose-built compact. Short, Tight, and Ready to Move At just 5.5 inches up front, the Springfield SAINT Victor 9mm PDW keeps things extremely compact without turning into a novelty. Paired with the SB Tactical HBPDW brace, the whole setup stays tight to the body, easy to maneuver, and adjustable on the…
Most turkey vests come one way. Pockets stitched where the manufacturer thinks they belong, whether that works for you or not. The Chief Upland Flydown Turkey System takes a different approach. It hands you a blank slate and lets you build your own setup from the ground up. Pouches, seat, storage. You decide what makes the cut and where it rides. That kind of freedom sounds great on paper. In reality, it means a little more work up front and a little extra cost at the end. But if you’re willing to put in the time, you end up with…
There’s an old line that gets repeated a lot in this world: “The first rule of gunfighting is… have a gun.” Taurus USA is leaning all the way into that idea with the new Taurus 22TUC, a micro-compact .22 LR built around one simple goal: Make it so easy to carry that you actually do. Small, Light, and Always There The Taurus 22TUC is about as minimal as it gets. 10 ounces unloaded 5-inch overall length 1-inch width 2.5-inch barrel This thing disappears. Pocket, purse, ankle. Wherever you want to stash it, the 22TUC isn’t going to fight you on…
Two and a half years ago, the research division at Canadian outfitter MEC set an audacious goal. The brand wanted to create an entire ultralight camping kit collectively weighing just 2 kg — or roughly 4.5 pounds. The kit would include the four essentials for backpacking: a tent, a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, and a backpack to carry them. After a lot of trial and error, the MEC team pulled it off. In March 2026, it finally released the capsule, which it’s calling “the 2 Kilo Project.” It’s not just crazy lightweight, either. The gear included in this capsule…
A California man who spent 24 years in the Air Force is a free man today after a jury in San Bernardino County acquitted him of murder and manslaughter charges. 52-year-old Patrick Dull maintained all along that he was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot 25-year-old Ryan Dazzi early one morning last February, and it appears that the jury concurred after deliberating the facts in the case. Dull and Dazzi were acquainted with one another through family friendships, according to defense attorney James McGee, who represented Dull.On the night of the shooting, Dazzi showed up…
Savage Arms is doing something a little different with its latest rimfire release and it’s not just another .22. The new Savage Model 110 RF takes the company’s legendary centerfire platform and shrinks the cartridge… not the rifle. That’s the whole idea here. A full-size bolt gun, chambered in rimfire, built to feel and function like its bigger siblings. A Rimfire That Actually Feels Like a Rifle Most rimfire rifles are scaled-down guns. Lighter. Smaller. Shorter throw. That’s fine for plinking, but it doesn’t translate well if you’re trying to train with something that mimics your centerfire setup. The Savage…
This week’s gear roundup covers a lot of bases. Those planning rugged, multiday adventures have some cool options, including a classy backpack and some lightweight waterproof jackets from Helly Hansen. But for those just gearing up for relaxing summer days, there’s even more. From a chic car camping stove and lightweight angling inflatables to stylish shades and sandals, we make sure there’s a little something for everyone. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging Gear. Balance Bike (Photo/Strider) Balance bikes can serve as a crucial first step in teaching toddlers the fundamentals of cycling. My 4-year-old niece has…
The basic premise of a civil right is that everyone has it. It’s not something that only exists for certain parties. The only exception to that has been if someone is convicted in court of a crime, where they can lose their freedom for a time, and the worse the offense, the greater the loss of liberty. In fact, the loss of freedom is the entire point of the punishment.When it comes to the Second Amendment, though, it’s binary. You either have your rights or you’ve screwed up and been stripped of them. We can…
A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted by the Justice Department for allegedly betting on the capture of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro by accessing classified information and using it for personal gain.Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, of Fayetteville, N.C., allegedly made more than $400,000 by trading on Polymarket, a prediction marketplace, while also participating in the planning and execution of the U.S. military operation “Operation Absolute Resolve” to capture Maduro.Van Dyke is charged with three counts of violating the Commodity Exchange Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each count. He also faces one count…
The United States ruler is consistently insulting other countries and those who reside or immigrate from them. In a controversial social media repost of a commentary that called India and China “hellholes.” After A Fight That Devolved Into Insults, Trump Says He Can Forgive Musk Trump Insults Justin Trudeau, Calling Him A “Loser” On Thursday, Trump reposted a letter from American conservative political commentator and radio host Michael Savage on X, which described immigrants from India as “gangsters with laptops.” In a response posted on X, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal termed the remarks as “obviously uninformed, inappropriate, and in poor…
California is a public lands paradise, with the most national parks (nine) and state parks (280) in the country. Soon, there will be even more outdoor recreation areas. On April 22, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a major expansion of the state park system, adding three new parks and enlarging several others. As the public land policy on the federal level moves toward extraction and commercialization, California is the latest state to reinvest in conservation at the local level. What’s New In a press conference on Wednesday, Newsom announced his new State Parks Forward plan. The project is part of…
