Two of the biggest names in the firearms world just made a move and it’s a big one. Sturm, Ruger & Company and Beretta Holding have announced a strategic cooperation agreement that could reshape how these companies operate in the U.S. market moving forward. At the center of the deal is ownership. Beretta Holding, already Ruger’s largest shareholder, will now be allowed to increase its stake to as much as 25% of Ruger’s outstanding shares. That potential expansion comes with a premium baked in, with a minimum tender offer price set at $44.80 per share, roughly a 20% bump over…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the conflict’s rising $29 billion cost and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles. While the Pentagon chief softened his tone from hearings before Congress nearly two weeks ago, notably avoiding the same pointed criticism of lawmakers, he got far more pushback from members of his own Republican Party about the levels of U.S. munitions used in the Iran war and President Donald Trump’s intense criticism of traditional allies for not taking part in…
There are currently seven candidates vying the GOP nod in the crowded Maine gubernatorial primaries. Bearing Arms had a chance to interview four of them and Ben Midgley was one. Midgley is a Maine businessman who’s gone from having nothing to being a CEO. “(I’ve) been on food stamps, been on the system, and then, you know, gratefully, have been very, very successful in my life, too,” Midgley admits candidly. Midgley grew up in Maine and after dropping out of college had a job cleaning gym equipment. Eventually he became the president of Planet Fitness…
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is more worried about Iran successfully constructing a nuclear weapon than the rising costs being felt by millions of Americans due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Trump, while preparing to leave Washington D.C. for Beijing and his highly anticipated one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, was asked by a reporter on the White House South Lawn to what extent “Americans’ financial situations” were motivating him to make a deal with Iran. “Not even a little bit,” Trump told the journalist. “The only thing that matters when I’m talking about…
After declaring Iran’s recent peace proposal as a “piece of garbage,” United States President Donald Trump considers new strikes against Tehran. With the standoff ongoing, many fear that the war will reignite with new strikes. On Monday, Trump provided a glimpse into the dire state of diplomacy between the US and Iran, saying that “the ceasefire is on massive life support” while dismissing the recent peace proposal from Tehran as a “piece of garbage” that he said he “didn’t even finish reading.” CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sources, that Trump has grown “increasingly frustrated” with Iran’s handling of negotiations, while several US officials are questioning…
Knife steel plays a critical role in how and where you put your pocket knife to work. In fact, it’s one of the most talked-about and toiled-over aspects of a knife. So, when a new steel hits the market, I jump on the opportunity to see what it’s all about. For the last few years, MagnaCut steel has not only blanketed the EDC knife landscape, but it’s also proven its worth as a well-balanced workhorse. With the launch of the latest super steel — MagnaMax — there are high expectations as to how it compares to MagnaCut. Though the two share…
Military Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves always end up costing more than you think they will. While the U.S. government reimburses many moving expenses or gives benefits and allotments, most military members also experience unexpected out-of-pocket costs. Veteran spouse and military life expert Joanna Guldin joined the PCS With Military.com podcast to discuss military discounts that can help troops and their families save some cash over a move. Here are a few of her tips for finding military discounts during a military move. Know what you’re looking for, then visit Military.com’s discount center. Over her own moves, as well…
While it’s a common trope among anti-gunners to blame the United States for so-called gun crime in other countries, especially Mexico and Canada, there’s at least some truth to the fact that the guns come from the United States much of the time. It’s not our fault that bad people want to do bad things, but yeah, a lot of the guns are trafficked from American sources. But it’s not necessarily the fault of the United States.In fact, one recent arrest for attempted trafficking didn’t involve an American. It involved a Pakistani national, a lot…
Games can be the perfect tools for feeling all-powerful, emphasizing power progression, large-scale enemy encounters, and pure destruction with few restrictions. After all, switching your brain off for a while and going full “Hulk smash” mode can be incredibly fun, and open-world developers are well aware of that. There are numerous open-world titles where freedom outshines realism, and players are entrusted with various supernatural abilities, can wield powerful magic, or at times can even play as godlike beings or chosen ones, killing hundreds, if not thousands, on their journey. But what about more grounded takes that are less about destruction…
I don’t like it when people trot out the number of red flag orders that have been issued as evidence that the red flag law in question is working. That’s not a sign of the law’s effectiveness. That should be things like a drop in violent crime, a drop in suicides, or even a second round of the order after the initial issuance. In other words, something that shows the people getting hit are, in fact, a danger to themselves or others.But that starts with tracking the orders themselves, so the numbers matter.Unless, apparently, you’re…
First-person shooters have always been exciting, but class systems made them way more exciting. In FPS without classes, things basically came down to a player’s aim, speed, and map knowledge. Class-based games added another layer. The choice made before a match could shape how a whole team played once the action started. Class-based systems gave the genre much more personality. One class could protect the front line, and another could heal wounded allies. Someone else could scout ahead, reveal enemy positions, or build defenses that changed how a map was fought over. Every role brought a different job, and every…
It’s not easy to own a gun in Massachusetts, at least not legally. If you don’t mind breaking the law, though, it’s absurdly simple: steal a gun, buy a gun on the black market, have someone else buy a gun for you, or build your own, to name a few options. Authorities still haven’t said how 46-year-old Tyler Brown got ahold of the gun he used to randomly fire at motorists on Cambridge’s busy Memorial Drive on Monday afternoon, but he did in clear violation of Massachusetts gun laws… and was aided by one of…
Among the many military holidays celebrated each year is Armed Forces Day. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) as another May military-themed holiday. The History of Armed Forces Day On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the armed forces under one agency — the Department of Defense. In a speech announcing…
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This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. Summary Trump mulls restarting Project Freedom in Hormuz and says forcibly retrieving ‘nuclear dust’ is still on the table, oil jumps on the headline. Iran Foreign Ministry: “Everything we proposed in the text was reasonable and generous.” However, US officials insist on their “unreasonable demands.“ Saudi Arabia condemns Iran for its latest drone attacks targeting the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait on Sunday. Qatari LNG tanker abruptly U-Turns in Hormuz chokepoint after earlier in the weekend an initial one made it through – an unprecedented first for a Qatari tanker of the war. Israeli reservist killed in Hezbollah drone attack on…
We only get a say in certain elections. Obviously, those include state and local government, but we just get to pick one representative for the House and our two senators, and we don’t get to pick both of them at the same time most years. But the truth is that the decisions elsewhere have massive implications not just for those people, but for us. I’m not the only one who remembers Sen. John Cornyn cozying up with Joe Biden to pass gun control, after all. I don’t get to vote to remove Cornyn from office,…
There are a handful of military bases near San Antonio, Texas, including Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. Whether you’re stationed in the area or simply visiting, there are lots of fun family-friendly things to do that include military discounts. Keep in mind that some of the following discounts require advanced online booking, while others require a military ID when arriving in person so plan ahead! 1. SeaWorld San Antonio SeaWorld is filled with amazing animals, shows, rides and exhibits, and the SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment salutes those who serve through their “Waves of…
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After hearing the news about the Hong Kong high-rise fire back in November 2025, I thought about the safety of apartment and condo dwellers living in high-rise buildings. In the aftermath of the tragedy, 161 people lost their lives, and thousands of residents were displaced. Many factors contributed to the fire, including the use of substandard building materials, shoddy workmanship, and shady business dealings. These facts highlight the case that there are risks for anyone living in a densely populated building high above ground. When you live in a high-rise apartment, you must always pay attention to fire safety. The…
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