When adventure calls, you’d better pick up the phone or you might just miss the opportunity of a lifetime. In spring 2025, pro skier Amie Engerbretson woke up to the kind of text message that we all dream of getting: “Can you get to Alaska today?? We have an extra spot in the bird for you …” Engerbretson didn’t hesitate. “Oh hell yeah, I’m in,” she responded. With less than 12 hours to go, she packed her things, got on a plane, and made the trip to Great Frontier. She described what happened next as “48 hours of pure bliss.”…
Since Donald Trump began his second term as president and Biden’s ATF Director Steve Dettelbach resigned ahead of being fired, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has been run by a couple of different interim directors, starting with FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel was replaced after reports surfaced that he was essentially a non-entity at the agency, and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has been doing double duty interim director alongside his work with the Department of Defense in April. Shortly after Driscoll was named as the interim head of the agency, the ATF’s…
A video circulated yesterday by some U.S. lawmakers urging U.S. service members to “refuse illegal orders,” and within hours, it had become another lightning rod in a long line of political flashpoints. The video features Democratic U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (MI) and Mark Kelly (AZ) along with U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA), Maggie Goodlander (NH) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA). Commentators debated motives, intentions and implications. Social media amplified the noise. People pulled the message in whatever direction suited their narrative.But for anyone who has worn the uniform, the video missed the most important point of all:Service members do not need to…
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently said that continuing to fund Ukraine’s war with Russia is like giving vodka to an alcoholic. Orban is blasting European Union members who want to send more weapons and financial support to Kiev, knowing it will not change the outcome of this war. In light of a major corruption scandal, Orban added that Ukraine’s “war mafia” is siphoning off European taxpayers’ funds. Meanwhile, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sent a letter to EU capitals on Monday, urging a swift deal for covering Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years,…
Following the election of anti-Semitic Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor, Jewish New Yorkers are increasingly arming themselves to face whatever persecution might come, according to a New York Post report. Several Jewish New York citizens, including gun shop owner Michael Berdiga, told the Post that gun sales to Jews are on the rise before the anti-Israel “mayor who despises us” takes office. “The NYPD is all retiring—we have to fight for ourselves,” Berdiga told the Post. “People are freaking out over Mamdani—anyone who has any Christian-Judeo values.” He added: “We have to let everyone know—don’t f–k…
Lacey Kelly hails from the real Florida — gators and Spanish moss and really-good-fishing kind of Florida. The part of Florida where trucks with DECKED CargoGlides and Drawer Systems outnumber stretch limos five to one. Lacey’s Southern to her core, but she ironically hails from Yankeetown, on the Gulf Coast. Her infectious, rumbling laugh rings out across the boat launch, but she doesn’t need that to identify her — how many other 5’0” blonde female captains do you see ripping around in a flat skiff guiding saltwater fishing trips, or hauling out their DECKED gear cases full of rods and…
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The White House has responded to remarks made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who recently criticized the United States and allies over military actions in the Caribbean that have killed dozens as part of what the U.S. government has described as strategic strikes on narcotics traffickers.A total of 22 vessels have been struck by U.S. forces since September, resulting in at least 83 deaths, according to CBS News. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have defended the U.S. response to “narco-traffickers” who they claim aspire to bring illegal drugs into the mainland.“As President [Donald] Trump stated, Colombia President Gustavo…
Adams County Parks Director Byron Fanning probably didn’t expect to see the county’s veterans’ memorial receive the treatment it did just one day after local residents honored those who served on Veterans Day. Repeated DisrespectYet, for the 10th time in two years, Fanning was greeted with obscene messages, graffiti, and other damage at the Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, Colorado. Local police and park officials said the park was vandalized sometime on Nov. 12. Fanning told CBS News Colorado that costs to repair the damage could exceed $3,000. For some reason, the park has become a frequent target for vandals. “(The memorial)…
The website The Conversation uses the tag line, “Academic Rigor, Journalistic Flair.”They seem to be of the opinion that both are good things, apparently. That kind of tells you where they’re coming from right off the bat, but then it gets worse when they start to talk about guns. See, on Monday, they published a piece entitled, “Florida’s new open carry ruling combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers.”And boy, does this “academic rigor” seem to flop in the wind like a politician’s position during campaign season.Let’s look at…
While Florida is sometimes derisively referred to as the “Gunshine State,” make no mistake, some lawmakers in the state legislature are vehemently anti-gun. A bevy of both pro-gun and anti-gun bills introduced in the legislature so far this fall proves that point quite well. On one end of the spectrum, some Democratic lawmakers want to ban so-called “assault weapons” and firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Pro-gun lawmakers are against both proposals. On the other side, some Republican lawmakers want to lower the age for Floridians to purchase firearms from 21 to 18 for all types…
There is a bit of a romantic fantasy about what it must have been like for the pioneers who traveled out west more than a hundred years ago. The idea of land that stretches on for miles without a single building or road was both exciting and frightening to them.However, they had the skills they needed to fend for themselves without the conveniences of big cities. If a major collapse happens, it will be the people with those kinds of skills who make it.If we ever find ourselves in a world that resembles the pioneer days (no electricity, no running…
The wait is finally over. Or, at least, it will be soon. After a nearly year-long delay, Jeep is finally giving us a first look at the new Recon. And, despite some of the wild rumors that have been circulating in recent months, it really will be all-electric. Better yet, it will be Jeep’s first true trail-rated EV, in sharp contrast to the brand’s original battery-electric vehicle, the soft-roading Wagoneer S. The Jeep Recon is roughly the size of the familiar Wrangler. Its motor drive system makes the sort of numbers even the new Moab 392, with its 6.4L Hemi…
We’ve written plenty about robberies, assaults, shootings, and stabbings on the “gun-free” property that belongs to the Chicago Transit Authority, but I think this is the first time I’ve ever covered the immolation of a defenseless rider by a violent offender. On Monday night, Chicago police reported that a 26-year-old woman riding on a Blue Line train got into an argument with a fellow passenger. According to the Chicago police, the man ended up dumping some kind of flammable liquid on the woman’s head and then set her on fire.The website CWB reports that Chicago…
Finding used camper vans at a decent price can be a real challenge. That’s why there are numerous websites and social media pages dedicated to connecting sellers with potential buyers around the country. Moreover, van conversions are notoriously varied, leading to even more complex decision-making for those looking for their home on the road. But among those who fully embrace the van life for months or years at a time, there’s something even more important: How cool does it look? In the case of Escape Campervans, the answer is very cool, indeed. This L.A.-based brand, with rental operations all over…
“That pro-gun law will turn our streets into the OK Corral,” some anti-Second Amendment advocate will screech whenever anything that isn’t gun control seems like it might pass. They don’t universally say it, of course, but it’s not an uncommon one, especially when you’re talking about things like permitless carry, open carry, or similar measures. They’re of the belief that if people are allowed to exercise their right to bear arms, particularly without special government approval, then gunfights will be common. The OK Corral is just the only one most of them know. Others will…
The world of the Glock clone seems to be rapidly growing. Everyone has a Gen 3 clone these days, much to the chagrin of Everytown for Gun Safety and their quest to make machine guns possessed by criminals double-plus illegal. TriStar, a company primarily known for importing Turkish shotguns, is now getting into the Turkish handgun game with the APOC. The APOC is one of two new handguns from TriStar I’ve been burned by Turkish shotguns in the past, but my experiences with a few Girsans have shown me that their handguns seem to be okay. My experience is limited,…
It’s one of those bright winter mornings in Grand Teton National Park when the air feels crisp and the snow underfoot sparkles in the sunlight. The trail to Taggart Lake is covered with just a few fresh inches of snow, the kind that makes the world feel quiet and new. A few friends have joined me for their first-ever snowshoe outing, and their mix of excitement and uncertainty reminds me how special these early experiences can be. I hand each of them a pair of MSR Evo Trail ($170) snowshoes, a model I have stockpiled for mellow days like this.…
The best .22LR pistols in 2025 are better than ever, and that is good news for anyone who trains hard or just likes to burn cheap rimfire. I have used .22 pistols for everything from new shooter onboarding to full winter training blocks, because fundamentals do not care about caliber. In this guide, we break down the best .22LR handgun options for hunters, concealed carriers, home defenders, and collectors. We rank the top .22LR pistols for reliability, ergonomics, capacity, optics readiness, and value. You will find accurate target rigs, budget friendly wheelguns, and modern polymer trainers that mimic your duty…
By Logan Metesh The October edition of GunBroker.com’s Top Selling Report presented by GunGenius.com, has a strong showing of bolt-action rifles in both the new and used categories – likely due to hunting season. When it comes to bolt-action hunting rifle models with “sevens” in their names, Winchester’s Model 70 and Remington’s Model 700 undoubtedly come to mind, but there’s a third one that flies a bit under the radar: Ruger’s 77-Series.Occupying three different spots in the new and used sections for bolt-action rifles, Ruger Model 77 rifles are holding their own among the Model 70 and Model…
A lot of pro-gun folks do not like the argument of, “Why pass new gun control? Just enforce what’s on the books!” Their reasoning makes sense, too. It’s mostly that those laws are generally unconstitutional, too, so why encourage the enforcement of unconstitutional laws? Believe me, I get it.Yet there’s something to be said about pointing out how gun control advocates claim these measures are super important and are essential to keeping bad people from having guns, only to mostly ignore the bad people when they end up having guns. Even if the laws aren’t…
