Rivian’s first mid-sized EV is the R2, and it’s finally hitting the market this year. Yes, it’s one of the most uncreative car names of all time. But, it will likely be a very compelling vehicle to a lot of people. The first Rivian R2 will be the 2027 Performance model with Launch Package, delivered to customers this spring. Pricing for this top-spec version starts at $57,990 (+ $1,495 destination fee). Late in 2026, we’ll see the 2027 R2 Premium hit the market, and 2028 model-year Standard models of the R2 won’t be delivered until 2027. Let’s dive into what…

A shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday morning left two ROTC cadets with critical injuries, while police are reported to have shot and killed the attacker.  The incident took place around 10:50 Thursday in ODU’s Constant Hall. At this point it’s not known if the suspect was targeting ROTC cadets in particular, or what the shooter’s motive might have been. ODU sophomore Logan Hayes was in Constant Hall taking a test when the active shooter situation started. He said the fire alarm went off and he ran out of…

Lodestar Technology® today announced the launch of the LNK9, a 9mm firearm designed to authorize access before the firearm can be operated. The LNK9 integrates Lodestar’s Safeguard User Interface™, combining biometric authentication and PIN pad access with owner-managed authorization tools in a single, proven and trusted platform. The concept for the LNK9 stemmed from Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Glaser’s vision to integrate advanced safety technology into a reliable platform. He joined forces with firearms industry expert Ginger Chandler, Co-Founder and CTO of Lodestar Technology®. “The LNK9 represents a major leap forward in personal protection,” said Chandler. “By embedding advanced biometric…

This article originally appeared on Explorersweb. This spring, two climbers will approach Everest the (very) long way around. While most take a helicopter to Base Camp, they will start their “climb” from the seashore some 3,000 km away. From there, they will avoid motorized vehicles until they reach the highest point on Earth. Climbing Is Just a Fraction Technology, logistics, and the sheer number of summiters have stripped away some of Everest’s aura, so climbers continually seek a novel gimmick to make their quest seem striking. This includes fast ascents, multiple summits, and no-oxygen climbs. But for years, a handful…

Virginia’s legislative session will wrap up this weekend, but not before Democrats have sent at least a dozen anti-2A bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her signature. While some measures like a proposed “permit-to-purchase” and new taxes on guns, ammo, and suppressors were pushed to next year’s session, there are enough new laws on the way that the right to keep and bear arms will be hugely affected come July 1, when many of these provisions will become law.  Reason recently took a look at the 12 bills that have passed out of the General…

Boise, ID (March 12, 2026) – Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) proudly announces the release of the BDE762K-TI Suppressor, the compact K variant in the BDE 7.62 lineup engineered for superior sound suppression and optimized handling. Designed for shooters who demand durability and performance in a shorter, lighter configuration, the BDE762K-TI delivers advanced materials, cutting-edge manufacturing, and practical versatility in a streamlined package. The BDE762K-TI represents a significant step forward in suppressor technology. Constructed using 3D-printed Grade 5 6AL-4V aerospace titanium, the suppressor is lighter and stronger than traditionally machined titanium designs. The advanced additive manufacturing process enables optimized internal geometry that enhances…

I use my dad and his group of fishing buddies as a litmus test for what fly fishing gear I recommend. Those dudes are hardcore. They hold weekly fly-tying sessions, own multiple boats, and travel across the West together, fishing some of the most storied trout waters. Heck, one of them spends months living out of a trailer on the ‘Mo. And not a single one of them is part of the fly fishing industry. It’s all for the love of the game. That’s what makes them such good assessors of what gear is worth it, and what isn’t. It’s…

The NRA v. NRA Foundation lawsuit is rather murky. There’s allegations from one side and silence from the other. What’s up with a “Foundation” webpage that was registered last year? There’s no doubt that an ugly battle has been ongoing between the National Rifle Association and its sister organization the NRA Foundation. The NRA claims that the Foundation is not upholding their fiduciary responsibility by withholding funds and are violating trademark law. The Foundation has been mostly silent, but has publicly rebuked the NRA’s claims. The Foundation also asked for the case to be dismissed.…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned the authorities in California that Iran has planned drone raids. These will be launched from an unidentified vessel off the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by United States media outlets. Launching a War on Iran Was No Act of Courage Local officials, however, have cast doubt on the warning, saying it is unverified. California Governor Gavin Newsom has downplayed the alert, saying he is “not aware of any imminent threats at this time,” but “we remain prepared for any emergency in our state,” he wrote on X. However, he also said…

I can still remember watching the congressional hearings on “porn rock” that took place in the 1980s thanks to the efforts of Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center. The warning labels on LPs, cassettes, and CDs that soon appeared in record stores were actually a voluntary response by the recording industry and weren’t mandated by Congress, but in the decades since, censorious politicians across the country have pushed for similar labels on all kinds of products. In Calfiornia, for instance, warnings about more than 900 different chemicals are mandatory in businesses, and they’ve become so ubiquitous that…

Two Republican lawmakers have introduced a federal measure that would prohibit states, localities, or any other organization from using federal funding and background check information to maintain gun registries. On February 25, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Arizona, reintroduced S 3916, the Gun-owner Registration Information Protection (GRIP) Act. The measure would clarify existing law prohibiting states or local entities from using federal funds to store or disclose sensitive, personal information related to the legal ownership or possession of firearms. “The Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens remain imperiled as Democrats and anti-gun activists lean into…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Hegseth Warns “Most Intense Day” Of Operation Epic Fury Imminent As IEA Plans “Largest-Ever” SPR Dump The most significant development in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday was the start of IRGC naval mining operations, which were met with massive U.S. firepower that destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels. As we continue monitoring the maritime chokepoint this morning after IRGC attacks on three commercial vessels, attention is now shifting to the IRGC’s drone production capacity, which appears to have been degraded. Bloomberg reports that 2,100 Shaheds have been fired so…