The avalanche that killed at least eight skiers this week was one of the deadliest backcountry incidents in U.S. history. Four guides were traveling with 11 clients, returning from a hut trip near Frog Lake, when a gigantic slab released from an adjacent mountainside and buried them. Six were rescued, two of whom were rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Eight were later confirmed dead, and one remains missing. There have been no updates since Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon briefed the public in a news conference on Wednesday. However, the entire area of the Tahoe National Forest near…
I confess that I haven’t been closely following the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. I hope she’s found safe and unharmed, but I suspect her disappearance wouldn’t be generating nearly as much attention if it weren’t for the fact that Nancy Guthrie is the mom of a high-profile member of the media herself. One story, though, did catch my eye this week: the criticism that a Tucson, Arizona gun store owner has received for assisting the FBI in its investigation. Phillip Martin, Co-Owner and Manager of…
The industry today is flooded with suppressors, and it’s becoming increasingly rare to see an unsuppressed AR out on the range. There are, however, those of us who choose to remain unsuppressed; whether it’s the NFA red tape, the cost of a can, or simply the fact that a suppressed AR-15 still isn’t hearing safe. You’re still going to reach for your ear pro regardless, so why bother? I currently own a rimfire suppressor and one for my 9mm PCC, but I’ve decided not to suppress my AR-15s at this time. My primary reason is exactly what I mentioned above:…
This article was originally published by Cassie B. at Natural News. Saudi Arabia invests $3 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, gaining a stake in SpaceX. The investment is part of Saudi Arabia’s strategic push to become a global AI leader. This ties Saudi wealth directly to critical U.S. aerospace and defense infrastructure. The deal builds on a prior partnership to build a major AI data center in Saudi Arabia. It intensifies a regional AI rivalry with the UAE and raises geopolitical questions. In a move that solidifies the global race for artificial intelligence dominance, Saudi Arabia has placed a massive…
For the last few years, the Benchmade Bugout has been the top-selling EDC (everyday carry) folding knife. Yet I have a love-hate relationship with the Bugout. The standard version does fine for light to medium duty, but doesn’t hold up to the demands that most of us put on our knives. But its continued success can’t be ignored. Other brands have released visually and functionally similar knives with their own spin on it. CRKT’s Counterpart is the latest, and it comes from esteemed knifemaker Ken Onion. And because it costs under $100, my interest was distinctly piqued. What sacrifices did…
There’s nothing that spins up the pro-gun opposition like a bevy of gun control laws heading down the pipe. Unfortunately, by the time that’s a real threat, the damage is likely already done in far too many cases. Like, say, Virginia.My old Navy stomping grounds didn’t just flip Democrat in the elections last year; it set the stage to become a state that’s going to be unrecognizable when the legislative elections come around next year.But the Second Amendment sanctuary movement has fired back up, too, and now the town of Windsor has joined the ranks.The…
Globe Trekker is an overland expedition engineering company based in Beaverton, Ore. It’s known for its four-season adventure campers, which let people go on adventures year-round. Its latest product offers something new and different for a platform that’s been used for years to travel: the Ford E-Series van chassis. And, for those not in the know, the “E” in E-Series does not mean “electric.” It used to stand for “Econoline.” Globe Trekker just debuted its new Ford E-Series Camper for E-350 and E-450 models. Specifically for use with the 138″ and 158″ wheelbase E-Series Cutaway chassis. These lightweight overland campers…
Despite a Republican supermajority in the legislature, Oklahoma hasn’t seen too many substantial pro-2A bills approved since Constitutional Carry was signed into law in 2019. Efforts to adopt a campus carry statute have consistently failed, adults under the age of 21 are generally denied their right to bear arms (with or without a concealed carry permit), and virtually all government buildings are considered “sensitive places” where lawful concealed carry is not allowed. That includes the state capitol building, though there was a bill introduced this year to repeal the “gun-free zone” status. Unfortunately, HB 3094…
In a long-overdue move, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will no longer continue to report veterans to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) solely because they have been assigned a fiduciary to assist them with their finances. This action reverses a longstanding and controversial VA policy that strips the Second Amendment rights of our veterans without any due process. Additionally, the VA is working with the FBI to remove all the names of veterans who have been unjustly reported to NICS. “Effectively immediately, VA will not report veterans to the Federal Bureau…
Peter Paden was aboard a helicopter hovering through a hole in the clouds. As it dropped the rear ramp on a hilltop under fire, he reached for a wounded Marine’s hand.The Marine had stepped on a landmine. Paden’s crew from A Company, 159th Assault Support Helicopter Battalion, call sign Pachyderm, took the mission to extract the wounded Marine.”He slips from my hand and falls on the ground,” Paden said. “He gets back up, I pull him up. I remember that because I felt so bad I dropped him two feet off the ground.”The Marine thanked Paden, who offered the wounded…
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Montel Williams is a military veteran who for many years has been paying it forward to other veterans in need. One of those ways is through home renovation.Williams has been in the spotlight and in American homes for decades, becoming a national sensation in the 1990s when he hosted the Emmy-winning The Montel Williams Show—which ran in syndication from 1991 to 2008. He has also been a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for education and health.But ever before gracing the small screen, Williams served his nation. He was in the United States Marine Corps, becoming the first…
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The Mossberg Shockwave remains one of my favorite guns. It’s just so much fun. The short nature, the fact that they aren’t shotguns but are “firearms,” and thus can have a short 14-inch barrel, makes you feel like you’re getting away with something. The Shockwave was a big success, and Mossberg followed up with the Shockwave .410 and 20 gauge. The little bore gets the firearm treatment. I’ve always wanted a .410 version, but I never got around to it. Other projects and guns took my attention away, and I more or less forgot it existed. That was until I…
When it comes to gardening, no matter where you live, many of us will take any of the tips and tricks we can get. From old wives tales to science-backed evidence, we will try anything once to see how it works. Sometimes we can’t even explain why these gardening tips work, but no use in worrying about that when it comes to growing food for your family. Check out these weird gardening tips that you should know for this upcoming growing season.Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest!1. Plastic Forks as Pest DeterrentsIf your…
When Defense Distributed first unveiled its Liberator model, it was kind of a special moment in the world of the Second Amendment. It was suddenly clear that you couldn’t stop the signal, and that gun control’s last hopes of stopping people from getting guns were over. Yes, that’s a good thing.Now, tons of people are using 3D printers to make their own guns. The Liberator is far from the only model available, and options range from a Glock-style lower receiver to full gun builds like the FGC-9.And so the jihad against gun rights must expand…
According to NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), the complaint faults the defendants for “distributing computer code for 3D printing firearms and prohibited firearm accessories and for promoting and facilitating the unlawful manufacture of 3D printed firearms and firearm accessories in violation of Civil Code sections 3273.61 and 3273.625 and the Unfair Competition Law (Bus. and Prof. Code § 17200 et seq.).” The suit seeks not only preliminary and permanent injunctive relief but significant civil penalties against each defendant, among other remedies. “This lawsuit is not just about the manufacturing or possession of 3D printed firearms and accessories,” NRA-ILA wrote…
After Nebraska lawmakers approved a permitless carry law in 2023, politicians in Omaha and Lincoln pitched a fit and enacted new measures prohibiting firearms on all city property, as well as banning bump stocks and “ghost guns.” While a lawsuit filed by the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association against Lincoln is ongoing, the city of Omaha has thrown in the towel and retracted the executive order banning carry on city property that sparked similar litigation. The revocation is somewhat symbolic, since the city had already repealed the executive order a year ago, leading to the dismissal of…
This article was originally published by William L. Anderson at The Mises Institute. A recent Wall Street Journal article outlined yet another attempt by the U.S. Government to bring down Cuba’s socialist government, a process that has been going on without much success for the past 65 years. Once upon a time, the U.S. policy toward Cuba was part of the greater Cold War, and it was front and center in the national news cycle. (Many of us still remember the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, wondering if we were about to face all-out nuclear war.) When Fidel Castro’s Cuban revolutionaries took over Cuba’s…
There are famous movie stars we all know and recognize, even if we don’t really want to, and then there are more workman-like actors who do their roles, work a lot, might be recognizable, but don’t make the headlines. Actor Peter Greene was one of the latter. He was typically cast as the bad guy, and could show just the right level of slime to make it believable, without going over the top with it.Except, I suppose, when it was warranted, such as his role in The Mask.I mean, you put on the mask and…
