New Mexico gun owners recently dodged a big bullet when the legislative session adjourned before gun-ban advocates could gain approval for a sweeping ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazines.” The failure of Senate Bill 17 was cheered by pro-gun advocates and jeered by gun-ban supporters. As background, SB 17 would have banned common gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, .50-caliber rifles virtually never used in crimes and firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds under the guise of labeling them all “extremely dangerous weapons.” The measure had passed the state Senate by a 21-17 vote, with all Republican senators and three…

The Amish first arrived in the United States in the mid 1700’s. Of course it was still a British colony at the time but since that time the Amish population in the U.S. has grown to almost 300,000. They live in communities across the country and are known for their firm commitment to a simpler, pioneer lifestyle.Contrary to some assumptions, the Amish do not shun all technology. They have been known to use diesel powered generators, propane powered refrigerators and freezers, and commonly use solar, wind and water power. The only issues they have with technology are when it is…

I’ve heard some refer to Tennessee as the Texas of the South. No, Texas may have fought with the Confederacy, but it’s not part of the South. Anyway, the reason for this is because it’s a very pro-gun state, which is impressive considering the number of sizeable urban communities within the state. Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Clarkesville, and Murfreesboro all have populations over 140,000 people, yet the state is still pretty reliably pro-gun. It’s strange. So a pro-gun bill being introduced in the state House isn’t unusual. It’s good news, of course, but not odd.However, one…

The ethics of Leave No Trace (LNT) are core to backpacking. You should leave the wilderness in as pristine a condition as you found it, taking all trash with you. On a backpacking trip in New Zealand, as I stuffed a large Ziploc bag full of granola bar wrappers and empty freeze-dried meal pouches, I looked out at the ocean and felt conflicted. Yes, I was practicing LNT so my trash wouldn’t end up in the wild, but it would still end up somewhere. I was being a good steward of this land, but not of all land. If I…

We’ve been closely watching and reporting on several punitive gun-control proposals in the Minnesota legislature, including several from Gov. Tim Walz. Of course, the worst of them was a proposal that would have banned many semi-automatic firearms in common use by lawful Minnesotans and another that would have banned the normal-capacity magazines that those common firearms use. Following committee votes on February 24 and 25, however, many of the measures have stalled in committee. And there’s a better-than-even chance that they won’t receive further consideration this session. Among those stalled was HF 3433, which would have banned commonly owned gas-operated…

This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News.  A Prediction of Empire’s End I believe we are witnessing the last, desperate gasp of the American Empire. In the early hours of February 28, 2026, President Donald Trump, in concert with Israel, launched a war he calls ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran [1]. This is not a necessary act of defense. In my view, it is a deliberate, fatal trap that will unravel American global dominance through a perfect storm of economic, military, and geopolitical collapse. As one analysis starkly put it, the move ‘risks American decline’ by exposing…

Louisiana State University is the largest university in the state. Because of the way college campuses seem to be, finding anyone who will admit to being pro-gun sounds about as easy as finding a goat that hasn’t been molested by jihadists in Iran. You might be able to do it, but don’t bet anything important on your success. And, to be sure, when the local media went looking for students who would oppose the proposed campus carry bill, they didn’t have much trouble finding them, it seems.But they also found supporters, at least to some…

Images by the author unless otherwise noted  As most shooters know, there is an entire cottage industry built around 9mm self-defense loads. It isn’t only civilian shooters who want them. For years, law enforcement agencies from the F.B.I. on down have requested that ammunition companies produce more effective ammunition. We’ve come a long way from the 158-grain lead round nose .38 Special round, for sure. Two Philosophies There are two basic philosophies or schools of thought about making effective defense ammo. One of them believes that a heavy, blunt, slow lead bullet at moderate velocities works best, as its mass…

(Photo/Epic Pass, Sarah McLear) Whether you’re team Epic or team Ikon, one thing’s for sure: Skiing is expensive. Both passes retail for over $1,000, and without one, a single day at many popular resorts can easily run a few hundred bucks. If you’re under 30, though, there’s good news for you and your wallet. Vail Resorts recently announced it will offer a 20% discount on 2026/27 Epic passes for those aged 13 to 30. Here’s what you need to know. The Discount The 20% discount drops the price of an Epic Pass to $869 and an Epic Local Pass to…

As I stood on the bow of my boat, the pitter-patter of light rain on the deck began to turn into a roar. I looked up from the point I was fishing and turned toward the entrance of the bay. A wall of rain was headed my way. It was time to button up the hatches on the SITKA Cat-5 jacket and bibs. The storm hit me like a freight train. What had begun as a bearable drizzle turned into an outright gnarly display of Mother Nature’s force. The wind picked up, and within seconds, my sunglasses were so soaked…

One of the upsides of getting the blue checkmark on X is that you can go over the 240-character limit if you want. You can also edit your posts for the first hour, which means you can make corrections if need be. These are features that the anti-gun group Giffords is completely unable to use for whatever inane reason. I say this because they could use it and provide some relevant facts to some of the stories they try to highlight for their cause.I mean, I know that no amount of gun control will ever…

For years, the courts have held that computer code was, for all legal purposes, a form of speech. As such, it couldn’t be restricted in any manner beyond those which we already accept for other forms of speech. Files of predatory actions with young children, for example, could be banned just as film version of such sick material was, but code that allowed people to secure their documents on their own computer couldn’t. Well, files for 3D printers are speech, and since books on how to make your own guns cannot be restricted by law,…