I’m lucky enough to have a place on my property where I can shoot safely and responsibly, but that’s not the case for most gun owners. That’s one reason why public gun ranges are critically important, but the Missouri Conservation Department is considering a policy change that could render the public ranges it operates off limits to gun owners unless they possess the right permit. According to the department, a number of public ranges have seen damage to property, and the department is blaming gun owners who are “misusing” ranges the agency says are primarily…
A provision from U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has been tucked into the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would force the Navy to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez, a Military Sealift Command cargo ship named for the labor leader and Navy veteran. The amendment, included in the House Armed Services Committee’s Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) draft, directs the Secretary of the Navy to rename the ship “in keeping with the naming conventions for that class of vessels.” It also says the new name should honor “an individual, place, or concept” that…
In a time where the future of public lands sparks heated political debate, poll after poll shows one thing: Americans love national parks and public lands, and want them funded. And a bipartisan bill recently introduced in Congress would do just that. The Great American Outdoors Act 250 would provide $1.9 billion annually to public lands over the next 5 years, marking a major investment. The Bill This bill is a reauthorization and extension of the original Great American Outdoors Act (GAO), passed in 2020. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.), Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced it into the…
One of the weirder things about the gun debate, other than that there’s a debate in the first place, is that both sides say that they want to do the same thing. Anti-gunners argue that they’re about trying to save lives, that everything they do is about protecting people from the scourge of so-called gun violence, and they think gun control is the best or only method in which that can be accomplished. This isn’t the first time I’ve thought about this. Usually, though, it’s right after someone claims that folks like you and me…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are disputing a Texas Army National Guard sergeant’s retelling of her husband’s deportation and how her years of military service were ignored by federal authorities when deciding to remove him from the United States. Military.com previously reported how Sgt. Nataly Castro, 26, a seven-year veteran who lives in Houston, has spent in excess of $3,000 in legal fees to help bring back her deported husband, Fredy Arcenio Zavala-Baires, 25, from El Salvador. The case is one of many highlighted by ongoing animosity between the federal government, lawmakers and citizens, based on differing views…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. We are being told that we have a “ceasefire” with Iran, but both sides keep breaking it over and over again. We are also being told that a peace deal with Iran “is being finalized” or is “just days away”, and yet no deal ever materializes. I feel like I am living in a twisted version of “Groundhog Day” where the exact same things just keep repeating in the Middle East day after day. There is hopeful talk of peace in the morning, but by…
Dan Osborn is running as an independent for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, but he has the full support of the state’s Democrat leadership and the backing of a number of left-leaning political action committees. Osborn is sort of the midwest version of Graham Platner, without the Nazi tattoos and history of troubling behavior with girlfriends and his spouse; his website touts his career as a mechanic, his service in the Navy, and his labor union activism… while remaining remarkably free of any real positions on policy. On the campaign trail, however, Osborn has detailed…
The Honda Accord is celebrating its 50th birthday today, June 9, and like many 50-year-olds, it’s about to make some changes to its looks and some improvements to what’s underneath. Call it a makeover, because a new report says Honda is looking at dropping the New Balance sneakers, golf shirts, and jorts for something a little more stylish. Sharper New Styling With 0 Series Inspiration Credit: Honda “Customers will see a substantially redesigned Accord that will feel like a new model,” American Honda’s head of product planning Gary Robinson told Automotive News. The “pretty major” changes will show up to dealers…
Irish history is, well, interesting, to say the least. It’s a country that doesn’t do well with subjugation, unless they’re subjugating themselves. For centuries, invaders have come and found that the Irish people aren’t exactly docile individuals. The fact that they also invented whiskey may or may not play a role in this. So, it’s unsurprising that there’s unrest there. Considering I well remember IRA car bombs going off all over the UK, the term “unrest” and Ireland go together in my mind like peanut butter and jelly.Earlier this week, a Sudanese immigrant tried to…
Thousands of fans pack a stadium for a World Cup knockout match. The crowd noise peaks as play resumes. In a nearby command post, screens flicker with feeds from cameras, radars and radios. An alert appears: an unidentified drone has entered the airspace. Operators watch the signal strengthen, pinpoint the controller on the ground, and coordinate a response that keeps everyone safe. Security personnel jam the signal and safely bring the threat down. Another call then goes to law enforcement, who trace the signal back to the operator. The match continues unmolested. Most spectators never know how close the incident…
After fishing for any length of time, you quickly learn that there are a few must-have tools in your tackle box. Pliers, scissors, and a knife are mandatory on just about every fishing trip I go on. As I switch between kayak and bank fishing, I always seem to misplace a tool, so when I saw the EGO FireSteel Fishing Tool Set, I knew I needed at least one. This kit comes with pliers, scissors, a fillet knife, a fish gripper, and a hook remover. I’ve had it in my tackle box for about 5 months now and have used…
The Chicago White Sox have decided to jump into the deep end of the gun debate by taking an anti-gun stance, siding with Everytown and pushing the idea that the gun control is really about preventing so-called gun violence. Yeah, I’m not a fan of the move in the least. I think sports teams should focus on winning, and since the White Sox are barely above .500, they really need to focus on it. The thing is, I’m far from alone in being annoyed with the organization for its stance. A lot of people are,…
FN Herstal has officially pulled the wraps off the new FN ARKA, a 5.56x45mm NATO rifle designed to combine the familiar handling characteristics of the AR-15 with the battle-proven operating system of the FN SCAR. Manufactured in Belgium and aimed at military and law enforcement customers worldwide, the ARKA represents FN’s latest evolution in combat rifle design. But despite some obvious DNA shared with the SCAR, FN is quick to point out that the ARKA is not a replacement for its iconic rifle. Instead, the company says the ARKA expands its military rifle lineup, giving customers another option alongside the…
Looking back, you might guess that cars were still a rare luxury during the Great Depression. In truth, more than half of American families had access to an automobile by 1929, and we had nine cars on the road for every 10 households. The automotive revolution took place over the course of the 1920s. By the start of the Great Depression, we were already on the road. The average income for a family in 1930 was around $2,000, while a new car cost $600. Median family income today is around $90,000, with a car typically costing around $50,000, so, in…
Public lands advocates got some much-needed good news this week: Money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will start rolling out to communities looking to expand outdoor recreation and access to nature. On Monday, the Interior Department announced the release of $461 million from the fund, which has supported parks and conservation projects since its creation in 1964. The news marked a major turnaround from last summer, when the White House attempted to divert some of the LWCF’s funding to other federal agencies. Moreover, this batch of funding is the first time that smaller communities can access grant money…
Canada’s sweeping gun ban and “buyback” has been an abject failure, with the Liberal government collecting only about half of the firearms it planned for. Many gun owners are holding onto their firearms with no plans to participate in the “buyback” at all, while others are holding out in the hopes of receiving fair market value of their now-banned guns. Several provinces have declined to participate in the federal compensated confiscation scheme, as have many local and provincial police forces. The Canadian Supreme Court has also agreed to hear a challenge to the ban, and…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and U.S. President Donald Trump said more were on the way, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with Trump warning that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations. Trump’s warning came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan — all of which host U.S. troops — came under Iranian fire. It was the second time this week that back-and-forth strikes have tested a two-month ceasefire. On Monday, Iran and Israel…
United States President Donald Trump has ordered “self-defense” strikes on Iranian targets in response to the downing of an AH-64 Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian broadcaster Press TV reported that several projectiles struck the strategic island of Qeshm near the narrowest part of the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) described Trump’s order to attack as “self-defense strikes… in response to yesterday’s downing of a US Army Apache helicopter.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) almost immediately retaliated, hitting US military targets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The IRGC has published footage of missile launches…
A Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City employee was last described by authorities as being in “critical condition” following a shark attack on Monday morning. The attack occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. June 8 at the NSAPC MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) Marina. The victim, described in local reports as a male in his late 20’s who has been with the Navy base for four years, was taking a swim during his lunch break. It remains unknown what breed of shark was involved. Post-attack, he was tended to by NSA Panama City Fire and Emergency Services that responded to the…
This article was originally published by Frank Shostak at The Mises Institute. There is a high likelihood that, due to the past large decline in the yearly growth rate of the money supply, the US economy is heading towards an economic bust. Note that the yearly growth rate of money supply fell from 79 percent in February 2021 to minus 7 percent by May 2023. The sharp decline in the yearly momentum of money supply is starting to hurt various activities that emerged on the back of the huge increases in the money supply between August 2019 and February 2021,…
A hearing on a request for an injunction blocking the implementation of Virginia’s “assault firearm” and “large capacity” magazine ban that was scheduled for Friday has now been put on ice after judge in Lancaster County, Virginia abruptly issued an order staying all proceedings in the lawsuit. Judge John S. Martin pointed to a recent move by the Virginia Supreme Court as the reason for cancelling the hearing. The court has appointed a three-judge panel to determine whether the multiple cases filed in four different counties should be consolidated and transferred to one jurisdiction, as…
