The Pentagon has pulled a host of top military officials from attending a major security conference in Colorado that was set to start Tuesday, arguing that the event is anti-American and goes against the values of the Trump administration.”The Department of Defense has no interest in legitimizing an organization that has invited former officials who have been the architects of chaos abroad and failure at home,” Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson said in a statement.The conference in question is the Aspen Security Forum — an event put on annually by the Aspen Institute, a nonprofit organization — and it is…

I confess that I don’t really understand the crossover between the right to keep and bear arms and the enjoyment of a fresh cup of joe, but after the success of Black Rifle Coffee Company there’s no shortage of similar Second Amendment-supporting brands.  Most of those companies have focused on beans and coffee grounds that can be purchased online and shipped to your home, but one Marine veteran in Georgia is blending his love of guns and coffee with a new range and coffee shop that he hopes will catch on with his local community……

This article was originally published by Rhoda Wilson at The Exposé. Despite Bill Gates attempting to claim a Dutch court has no jurisdiction over him, the court case against him and 16 other defendants went ahead on Wednesday. Two lawyers were representing seven vaccine-injured claimants: Arno van Kessel and Peter Stassen.  In June, the day after submitting documents for the initial proceedings, van Kessel was arrested and taken away blindfolded by a team of semi-military police.  He is still being held in the Netherlands’ highest-security prison.  So, on Wednesday, Stassen represented the 7 claimants on his own.  Speaking after the hearing,…

The best hunting pants are not just about the camo. A great pair of hunting pants matches the environment in which you choose to pursue wild game. Rain pants don’t make sense in the desert, but are vital in the Pacific Northwest. Insulated pants might work for a late-season elk hunt, but would likely be too hot for the rut. Below are top choices that cover a wide variety of needs. These are the pants that my fellow GearJunkie editors, I, and our hunting partners wore in the field last season. They’re the hunting pants we’ll wear again this year.…

The Second Amendment is the only constitutionally protected right that stops at the border of the state where you live. In Virginia, where I live, I don’t need a government-issued permission slip to keep a gun in my home or in my glove box,  but if I drive across the border into Maryland without first unloading and securing that handgun, I can be charged with a crime.  Even if I possess a valid carry Virginia carry license, states don’t have to recognize it. That’s the case in New Jersey, where no permits other than those…

Casualty evacuation, frequently referred to as CASEVAC, is one of the most physically and mentally grueling tasks faced by military personnel. There is nothing quite like adding an “injured man drill” to an already long and exhausting training day to challenge the will of your team. CASEVAC tests every facet of physical strength and endurance, as well as team cohesiveness, leadership and communications. There are reasons why we practice this type of drill: when it happens for real, you must know how to bring your A-game to a highly stressful event, even when you’re exhausted.Whether faced with extracting a wounded…

Is a war going to expand rapidly and engulf the world like a wildfire? Two separate headlines may offer some insight into what could be happening regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Not to mention that the United States just recently said it will resume supplying military aid to Kiev, after claiming its stockpiles of weapons were low. The Ukrainian ruler, Volodymyr Zelensky, said that Ukraine is preparing for a visit by US presidential envoy Keith Kellogg and will “work with partners on arms deliveries and scaling up joint production of essential defense assets.” Zelensky also just threatened to…

It took one week for a naturally occurring wildfire at Grand Canyon National Park to grow from a low-level threat to a full-on disaster. On July 4, a lightning strike ignited a wildfire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. A few days later, park officials said they were “monitoring” the 10-acre blaze, and would manage it as a controlled burn to “maintain a healthy, resilient landscape in the fire-adapted ecosystem of the North Rim.” The blaze, named the Dragon Bravo Fire, spiraled out of control. A week from the initial lightning strike, authorities switched to active suppression,…

Nissan’s Leaf has just gone through a bigger transformation than a tree leaf getting ready for fall. For the brand, it’s a risk, it’s an opportunity, and for the head of the project, it’s a chance to shine. I spoke with Giovanny Arroba, VP of Nissan Design Europe and the lead in the design of the 2025 Leaf. He talked about what went into making the Leaf a crossover, making it as sleek as possible, and about the details that the company has hidden for you to find. After 15 Years, the Nissan Leaf Turns Into a Crossover With nearly…

Does the federal law prohibiting “unlawful” users of drugs from possessing firearms fit within the national tradition of gun ownership? It’s a question that’s split federal appeals courts, and today the Third Circuit issued what’s best described as a split decision on the issue.  Erik Harris was convicted for purchasing and possessing guns even though he admitted to habitually using marijuana. Harris challenged his conviction on Second Amendment grounds, arguing that Section 922(g)(3) violates the right to keep and bear arms and is unconstitutionally vague.Today, a three-judge panel on the Third Circuit held that “history…

Ruler Donald Trump is now mulling yet another military aid package for Ukraine. This would be his first major “assistance” package to the country since taking office in January, CBS News reported on Saturday, citing sources. The United States has gone back and forth on its desire to aid Ukraine in a losing war, while Russia maintains that help from the West will not do anything but prolong the inevitable and increase the death toll. After Suspending Weapons Shipments to Ukraine, Trump Pivots AGAIN If you have that feeling of whiplash with regard to the U.S. supplying Ukraine with weapons,…

Looking for hiking shoes that don’t feel like boots or cost as much? That was the exact gear gap I was trying to fill. I didn’t need full ankle support or the stiffness of traditional hiking boots, but trail runners weren’t cutting it either. They lacked structure, didn’t hold up to rough terrain, and many were too pricey for me. I wanted something in between: supportive but not stiff, breathable but rugged, comfortable enough for long days, without blowing my gear budget.  That’s where the Merrell Women’s Moab 3 Hiking Shoes come in. They’re low-cut hiking shoes with the soul…