A congressional candidate charged with felony vandalism after allegedly shooting a Flock camera has received almost $12,500 from hundreds of donations towards his legal defense. Adam Lee Heimerman, 37, of Lenoir City, Tenn., is an independent candidate for Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District. Blount County authorities arrested him July 30 and charged him with four counts of felony vandalism, claiming that Heimerman admitted to using a gun to shoot four automated license plate reader systems over the course of eight days in July. Donations began funneling when a GoFundMe was started for Heimerman on July 31, receiving $12,435 from 350 donations…
Steam users can now purchase Baldur’s Gate 3 for the lowest price that Larian Studios’ acclaimed RPG has been since the game’s launch. However, Steam users only have a few more days as of this writing to take advantage of the offer. Originally released on August 3, 2023, after an extensive early access period, Baldur’s Gate 3 quickly became a fan-favorite entry in the series. Set in the land of Faerûn, BG3 offers players different ways to play and explore all that the campaign has to offer. BG3 utilizes a custom rule set that blends Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Any piece of gear has its fans and its detractors — and that includes the magnetic carabiner launched by Black Diamond back in 2012. But in the case of the Magnetron, the “fans” just happen to include some of the greatest climbers of all time. It’s the favorite locking carabiner of Free Solo‘s Alex Honnold, and an example of “perfect engineering,” according to British crusher Hazel Findlay. An auto-locking carabiner that uses magnets instead of screw gates, the Magnetron is also prized for its light…
I wish I could say I was surprised, but I’m not. While I enjoyed all the time I ever spent in the city of Chicago, that was when I was 20 and loved the overall excitement of such a famous city. It was also not something I’d want to repeat now, even without all the crime, but the crime certainly doesn’t help. Neither does the gun control that was supposed to stop all that crime. Obviously, it hasn’t. Despite decades of anti-gun efforts by Illinois lawmakers, mostly from Chicago itself, the gun laws have not done…
The U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel has referred charges against a doctor accused of sexually abusing dozens of individuals over an approximate five-year period. On Aug. 3, charges were referred against Major. Blaine McGraw, an obstetrician gynecologist who was assigned to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Ford Hood, Texas. His case includes nine total charges and 272 specifications that are alleged to have occurred on various occasions between 2021 and 2026. There are 93 total alleged victims. His charges are as follows: 91 specifications of abusive sexual contact and sexual assault. One specification of attempted…
Beans are at or near the top of the shopping list for anyone building an emergency food supply. And for good reason. Beans are an inexpensive, shelf-stable, filling, and versatile food. Plus, they pack protein, complex carbohydrates, folate, iron, and soluble fiber. However, with so many choices of beans and types of packaging, how do you know which ones are the best for long-term storage? And how should you store them? This article shares what you need to know to stockpile beans that will last for decades. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On…
Singapore-based studio Garena has just announced Palworld Online, a new, officially licensed spinoff that will bring the creature-collecting survival crafting experience to iOS and Android devices. Though an exact release date hasn’t been given just yet, Palworld Online is set to launch sometime in 2026. Released in early access in January 2024, Palworld has come a long way in the last two and a half years. With just over 40 updates under its belt, Palworld is naturally a much bigger and better game than it initially was. That’s never been truer than it is right now, with Palworld finally receiving…
I’ve been reviewing vehicles professionally since 2017, and in that time, I’ve driven everything from affordable commuters to motorcycles to million-dollar supercars and everything in between. One thing I’ve never done is drive a side-by-side, and that’s not entirely by accident. See, almost every car journalist I know who has driven one has managed to crash or roll it, and I try to avoid those sorts of experiences wherever possible, because crashing sucks. A lot. Fast-forward to this summer and the start of my tenure at GearJunkie. It turns out that you all (our fantastic audience) seem to like side-by-sides…
Zero tolerance policies were, at least in theory, a tool schools were going to use to deal with students who crossed the line by bringing guns to schools…or who displayed dangerous tendencies that might suggest their being a school shooter in the making. The problem with that is that no one seems to actually deal with the behavior of would-be mass killers and, instead, just goes after things like t-shirts and Pop Tarts. Last week, Cam wrote about a Georgia kid who was suspended because he ate his sandwich into the shape of an “L”…
When I was in high school, there was a girl I had a crush on, but who was dating someone else. She’d flirt with me, but I figured it was just playfulness on her part rather than a real interest. Still, she had a boyfriend, which means it was a no-go area for one and all. However, rumor said he was abusive to her. It was the first time I’d heard such a thing in person. I’d seen the news reports about it, obviously, and my father recounted some of that from his job as…
If you’ve ever wished you could own a real surplus M14 through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, your patience is finally paying off. In a surprise announcement, the CMP revealed it has been specially authorized to sell surplus U.S. military M14 rifles. It’ll be the first time the iconic rifle has ever been offered through the program. And it’s safe to say collectors are already counting the days. Before anyone gets too excited, there’s one catch: you can’t order one just yet. The CMP says it expects the first rifles to start shipping sometime between late 2026 and early 2027. Pricing,…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza City (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will not withdraw from their current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed. In remarks on social media, Netanyahu suggested there were differences between Israel and the Trump administration over a recent deal announced to disarm the militant group. The agreement called for Hamas to begin disarming and for Israel to halt its strikes and begin withdrawing from Gaza. It was part of an October ceasefire agreement that ended major military operations but has stalled on other fronts. Netanyahu instead said disarmament should…
Twin Falls isn’t a huge city. It’s got a population of a little over 50,000 people, which means it’s not all that much smaller than my hometown. That means it’s not small enough that everyone knows everyone else, but it is small enough that there are a surprising number of connections. A mass shooting at a busy fast food restaurant was likely to be an ugly thing for such a community, where many people were touched by something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. But while there was an unfortunate loss of life, it…
Firearm demand stayed strong in July, with adjusted background checks topping the one-million mark for another month and suppressor-related activity continuing its explosive climb. According to the latest data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the July 2026 adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure reached 1,061,883, an 8.5% increase over July 2025. The FBI’s unadjusted NICS total also climbed, rising 6.3% to 2,057,967 checks. While NICS numbers don’t equal firearm sales one-for-one, they’re widely viewed as one of the best indicators of overall market activity. One of the biggest stories wasn’t the national total. It was…
The Army and the Navy have announced new bonus structures that could net some officers up to $210,000 over the next six years.The Army bonus, which the service announced on July 26, allows warrant officers with 12 to 14 years of active federal service to qualify for a $75,600 bonus for a three-year agreement. Those with more than 18 years of service can qualify for $120,000 for a four-year agreement, $162,300 for a five-year agreement, or $209,880 over six years. Meanwhile, naval aviators will be eligible to earn $37,000 over a two-year obligation or $129,000 over a three-year obligation under…
Most campers don’t need a complicated shelter. They need something comfortable, durable, reasonably light, and versatile enough to move between campground weekends and the occasional backpacking trip. That’s where the Big Agnes Blacktail 2 fits in. The Blacktail is aimed at users who value practical function over specialization. It avoids the extremes of ultralight backpacking tents that demand compromise in durability and space, while also steering clear of bulky campground shelters that are impractical beyond short distances from the car. Instead, it lands in a middle zone: enough interior room for comfortable nights, reliable weather protection, and a setup process…
The Third Circuit’s decision striking down New Jersey’s ban on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazine will remain on hold for a few months, after the appellate court granted Attorney General Jennifer Davenport’s request for a stay of its mandate while the state appeals its loss to the Supreme Court. The brief order states that “Issuance of this Court’s mandate is stayed pending the Supreme Court’s disposition of movants’ anticipated petition for writ of certiorari or until the until the time for filing such a petition has expired. Should movants’ anticipated petition for writ…
Steiner is giving its enclosed-emitter pistol optic an update. The company has officially unveiled the MPS 2.0, the next generation of its Micro Pistol Sight. It brings a handful of practical improvements while keeping the rugged design that made the original MPS popular with duty users and serious shooters. Rather than reinventing the wheel, Steiner focused on refining the details. One of the biggest changes is battery life. The MPS 2.0 now delivers more than 90,000 hours of runtime on a CR2032 battery at Level 4 brightness, with over 27,000 hours at Level 5. Shooters can also enable a 13-hour…
Trucks absolutely dominate the aftermarket segment when it comes to sales. A recent report from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) found that nearly a third of the money spent on post-purchase modifications went to pickup truck parts and accessories – around $15 billion of the $52 billion total industry-wide – and that 22 percent of new truck owners plan to modify their vehicles within 90 days of purchase. That massive number shakes out to around $1,900 per truck, and while that may not seem like much, bear in mind that it also represents the 78 percent of owners who…
A truck driver from Kansas and a Michigan resident are facing felony charges after state troopers discovered firearms in their vehicles in two separate incidents last week: a painful reminder of how far we still have to go before our right to keep and bear arms is treated like a first-class right in many states. In 29 states, no permit is required to have a firearm at all, whether you’re in your car or any other public setting. In Michigan, though, having a handgun in your car without a valid Michigan carry permit is a…
When shots started ringing out outside a brand-new In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, panic took over. People ran for cover. Others dropped to the ground. But at least two men moved toward the gunfire instead. According to ABC News, 35-year-old Jordan Salinas and an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper confronted the rifle-armed gunman, forcing him to stop shooting at passing vehicles and retreat until responding officers arrived. Authorities now believe those actions likely saved lives. ABC News first reported the details of Salinas’ account and investigators’ assessment. Jordan Salinas, 35, helped to fend off the mass shooter in Idaho.…
