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By Ruger Press Release First launched in 1977, the original Ruger Red Label earned a reputation for rugged reliability, classic lines, and American-made quality. Decades later, the Red Label III continues that legacy.Built by the highly skilled craftsmen at one of the world’s premier makers of fine firearms, Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (CSMC), the Red Label III marks a new era in Ruger shotgun excellence.This 20-gauge shotgun is offered in both 28” and 30” barrel configurations and features a walnut stock with a classic checkering pattern and a hand-rubbed oil finish. The single trigger is inertia operated and…
U.S. forces are enforcing what the White House calls a maritime “quarantine” around Venezuela, launching warships, aircraft and Marines into the Caribbean as President Donald Trump orders an aggressive crackdown on oil tankers tied to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.The new posture, launched this week, marks the most expansive maritime enforcement action of Trump’s presidency. U.S. officials familiar with planning said roughly 15,000 personnel are positioned across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, though the Pentagon has not released exact figures. Officials, who have stopped short of calling it a blockade, said ships will be stopped and cargo will be checked,…
President Donald Trump announced Monday the Navy will build a new class of battleships called the Trump class, with the first ship to be named USS Defiant (BBG-1).The ship will displace more than 35,000 tons and be capable of speeds exceeding 30 knots, according to the Navy. The battleship will carry nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons, electromagnetic railguns and directed energy weapons. Navy Secretary John Phelan said Trump plans to begin with two ships and eventually build 20 to 25 battleships.The announcement marks the first battleship construction plan since 1944, when the USS Missouri was delivered to the Navy. The…
With a deafening crack, Vietnam veteran E. Paige Lanier pulled the lanyard on an M777 howitzer, sending a shell soaring over the prairie at Fort Carson’s vast training grounds south of Colorado Springs.On that sunny fall day, Command Sgt. Maj. Rob McGinnis introduced Lanier to the crowd gathered for a demonstration of new technology as invaluable to the artillery regiment.“He keeps us rooted in our history and he keeps us bonded together,” McGinnis said. “We love him.” Former Army Capt. Lanier, 85, helped symbolically close the door on old communications technology that day. But he is a constant presence around…
An average of 18 U.S. military veterans die by suicide every day. From 2001 to 2024, during the Global War on Terror, more than 7,000 military members died in combat. In less than 25 years, 140,000 veterans have taken their own lives. The numbers are staggering. But a group of veterans in Post Falls, Idaho is determined to change that. American Legion Post 143, the largest in Idaho, is teaming with Be The One, a national organization working to help curb the nation’s veteran suicide epidemic. “Because we are the largest post in the state, we have a certain responsibility and a duty,”…
For a guy who has been collecting knives for nearly 40 years, I’m actually kind of picky about the ones I like to use. I own a lot of really cool knives, but not many are all that practical. If I’m not actively reviewing a knife and I have the freedom to choose any blade to hit the trail with me, truth is I have only a handful I’d consider. So I was particularly surprised when a recent release came across my review queue and quickly proved itself worthy of regular use. Launched this fall, the Kershaw Pack Mule fixed…
With today being the day after Christmas, a lot of people might well have gotten their first firearm out from under the tree. If so, that’s great. Welcome to the club. You’ll like it here, I think. However, you may have questions about what to do now. If so, we’ve got some suggestions on where to start and what to do going forward.While I will list these in order of importance as I see it, others will disagree about the order, I’m sure. Honestly, what really matters is that you hit all of these that…
The NFA tax for most commonly transferred items is scheduled to be reduced to $0 on January 1, 2026, under recently passed federal legislation that has some understandably worried, and others pretty happy. This does not mean ALL NFA items are going down to $0 for filing; Machine guns and destructive devices will continue to require the $200 tax even after 2026. However, despite its legal and political intricacies, I still think that this new legislation will lead to a much higher rate of suppressor ownership and likely a brief spike in suppressor sales across the country. That’s why I…
The war unfolding across Europe does not involve tanks or troops, but lawmakers warned last week it is already testing alliances, democracies and Western resolve.That is according to Washington lawmakers and witnesses who spoke during a House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee hearing on Dec. 16, who warned that Russia and China are testing alliances, democracies and Western resolve.They said that the two major U.S. adversaries are already targeting Europe through cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation and economic pressure. Witnesses told Congress the tactics are meant to stay below the threshold of open war while weakening NATO unity, undermining democratic institutions and eroding…
I’m not a tactical gun bro. I think tactical gear is over-the-top, and doesn’t fit my style despite having spent over 7 years in the Army. I’m more of the old school, classic look type of guy. Think tweed jacket, bamboo fly rod, and walking the Scottish countryside with an over-under vibe. Yeah, it’s snobby, but I like what I like. You can make fun of me for it, just like I make fun of tactical stuff. So, as you can imagine, I don’t love it when outdoor brands merge “tacticool” features on everyday hunting and fishing gear. To me,…
A Venezuela-linked tanker is still being chased by U.S. authorities in Caribbean waters, refusing to let Coast Guard crews board as specialized teams move into position for a possible forced seizure. The vessel, known as Bella 1, keeps moving while cutters and surveillance aircraft take turns shadowing it.The chase may prove to be the sharpest test of U.S. sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, combining White House pressure with Coast Guard boarding authority under maritime law, according to federal officials familiar with the situation. Since September pressure has been amplified on Maduro as officials claim his nation is using narco-trafficking…
Images by the author When it comes time to buy an AR-pattern rifle, many options abound. You can spend as little as $400, or if you want something more, the sky’s the limit for custom models. I have reviewed many ARs over the years, and I can tell you that price usually – not always, but usually – makes a difference. I’ve seen some pretty nice examples of the breed at both ends of the price spectrum, but generally speaking, you get what you pay for. Today, we have a mid-priced rifle to consider. This is the HM Defense Defender…
In a growing sign of the labor movement’s rise in the outdoor industry, a strike of the Telluride Ski Patrol has shut down Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. The union’s workers voted to reject the resort owners’ most recent contract offer on Dec. 8. On Dec. 23, the union announced that with 99% of its members voting yes, it would begin a strike on Dec. 27. A day later, the resort announced that, due to the strike, it will close indefinitely beginning on Dec. 27. The Dispute Ski patrol employees perform essential safety functions at resorts, including responding to emergencies,…
As it stands, a lot of people in Australia haven’t been able to own a gun for a very long time. Sure, many could, but far more couldn’t. It didn’t stop a father and son duo with ties to ISIS from not just getting firearms, but then using them to mow down innocent Jewish worshippers trying to celebrate one of the holiest times of the year, and not just for Jews. But, anti-gunners are gonna anti-gun, and what we saw in Australia is what people expect to play out everywhere else. There’s going to be new…
The United States is known for its sanctions that don’t accomplish anything. Now China is trying the same tactic. Beijing has sanctioned twenty U.S. defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan. Sanctions do little if anything to coerce countries into obeying and complying with threats. At the end of the day, most just say “no” and continue with business as usual, and unless force is used by the military, a decree by a ruler to another ruler isn’t impactful because they both think they have the right to decline. After constantly warning that Washington is “playing with fire” in continually…
When you are building up a stockpile, it can be a financial worry. Even when you focus on thrifty options, it can be daunting to budget for items both for your family’s use now and for an emergency scenario.However, after planning for food and water needs, you might be overlooking some dirt-cheap items that would serve you well in a survival situation. These are inexpensive everyday items we tend to take for granted when all is well. However, in an emergency, they will do more than just come in handy.We took a tour of our local dollar store with a…
Most van build guides assume you can build cabinetry and wire 12V systems. They assume van interiors are square. They’re not. Those curved walls and angled ribs make cabinet building exponentially harder. They think you have more than hand tools — or will buy them. Where do those go? I’m not a carpenter or electrician. But I’ve stumbled my way through several builds to know where DIYers waste money and time. This is the parts roadmap I wish I’d had. The Bones: Lost Hiway Transit Builder Foundation Kit The Lost Hiway Foundation Kit with L-Track installed; (photo/Lost Hiway) The industry…
