When things go wrong at 2 a.m., hearing protection is likely the last thing on your mind. You’re not reaching for earmuffs. You’re reaching for your firearm. That’s exactly why a suppressor on your home defense pistol or carbine makes more practical sense than most people realize. And in 2026, with the $200 NFA tax stamp eliminated, there has never been a better time to take the idea seriously. Why 9mm Makes Sense The 9mm cartridge is the most common handgun round in the world, and it’s also one of the most suppressor-friendly. Why? Because 147-grain subsonic loads are widely…
As a percentage of the total land area, the federal government owns more land in Nevada than anywhere else. Government agencies own about 81% of the state’s 70 million acres. Soon, however, that may begin to change. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) recently introduced a bill that would transfer over 10,000 acres of land from federal to local control. The measure has received criticism from some outdoor recreationists and support from public lands groups. The Bill: Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act Cortez Masto introduced the Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act to the Senate in March. The…
I’d never really heard anything about Nick Shirley before he uncovered the massive amounts of fraud among primarily Somali-owned day cares in Minnesota. Billions of taxpayer dollars were not just stolen, but at least some of it found its way into the bank accounts of terrorist organizations. The fraud was staggering to many Americans, who had just started to recover from all the insanity funded by USAID. While that dominated the news cycle for quite a while, at least in conservative media, Shirley didn’t rest on his laurels. He turned his attention to California, where…
The Vortex Veil 400 does not try to be a do-everything wonder gadget. It aims to be a simple, durable thermal monocular that helps hunters spot animals fast, move confidently in the dark, and get into the action without fighting menus or babying expensive gear. Vortex’s first thermal, the Veil 400, delivers a compact platform with fair image quality and a best-in-class lifetime warranty. It’s built for hunters who want a reliable thermal without unnecessary complexity. As Vortex’s first entry into the thermal market, it strikes a balance between usability and capability. More importantly, it sets a solid foundation for…
Rainwater harvesting is one of the best ways to save money on water and become more self-sufficient. But if you’ve looked into rain barrel systems, you know how expensive they can be. A single rain barrel costs $80 to $120. Fortunately, you can build a simple rainwater collection system using materials you can find at your local hardware store—all for less than $100. The key? Using a 32-gallon trash can as the main reservoir. I found this setup on the Youtube channel, Vibrant Deals. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! Here’s how…
California Congressman Eric Swalwell is out and the fallout is just getting started. According to coverage from NewsNation, Swalwell’s resignation was read on the House floor following a wave of allegations, including new claims that surfaced publicly this week. His attorney has denied the accusations and indicated legal action may follow against what they describe as false claims. Still, the situation escalated quickly. Commentators noted that in today’s political environment, scandals rarely stay hidden for long, with one panelist pointing out the “arrogance” it takes to believe serious allegations wouldn’t eventually come to light. Swalwell’s exit comes as scrutiny intensifies.…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has done a good job of presenting himself to the media as a centrist Democrat. However, it’s also pretty clear that no matter where he stands on other issues, he’s in absolute lockstep with the most radical parts of the party on guns. After all, he vetoed two measures that were pro-gun, but shouldn’t have been remotely controversial. Unfortunately for Beshear, he’s the governor of Kentucky, and the legislature feels very differently about the Second Amendment.Kentucky lawmakers have overridden dozens of vetoes from Gov. Andy Beshear this week, including House Bill…
A major legal fight over one of the Biden-era ATF rules just took a sharp turn. And it’s a big one. According to Gun Owners of America and the Gun Owners Foundation, the Department of Justice has officially moved to dismiss its appeal in the ongoing case challenging the ATF’s “Engaged in the Business” rule. This is welcome news from DOJ, and helps fulfill President Trump’s campaign promise to get rid of Biden’s universal background checks.GOA’s preliminary injunction now returns to the district court, where we hope Biden’s evil rule will be vacated once and for all. 👏👏👏 https://t.co/2KSzYxUR96— Gun…
Desperate times call for desperate measures. And if you’re Democrat Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, these are desperate times, indeed. Hot on the heels of polling data showing that she is so far in the hole that she’ll likely never climb out, Gov. Spanberger can almost see her party’s chance at redrawing Congressional district lines to heavily favor Democrats going down the tubes. Consequently, rather than sign the unpopular measure, SB 749/HB 217, passed by the State Assembly banning many common semi-automatic rifles, Gov. Spanberger has instead made minor amendments to that bill and several others, which will push her deadline…
The United States said that it may be preparing for a “financial bombing” of Iran. This will entail applying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing to ramp up economic pain on Iran by levying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with the Middle Eastern nation, according to the Associated Press News (AP News). Bessent called the measure the “financial equivalent” of the bombing campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump also claimed that China has agreed not to supply Iran with any weapons to be…
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Gun Owners of America is celebrating a win in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals after the Department of Justice abruptly reversed course in a lawsuit challenging the ATF’s expanded definition of who is “engaged in the business” of dealing firearms that was put into effect under the Biden administration and then-ATF Director Steve Dettelbach. The rule was explicitly designed to get as close as possible to “universal” background checks without a new law being passed by Congress, and treated the vast majority of private, person-to-person sales as those that should be conducted by a…
Self-defense doesn’t end when the threat goes down. That’s when the real battle begins. Lawyers. Prosecutors. Headlines. USCCA Members never fight that battle alone. Find out how. A late-night shooting in Austin is raising serious questions about self-defense after a gun store owner says his employees were attacked by a large group, while police have charged one of them with murder. According to reporting from CBS Austin, the incident happened outside the Cabana Club in east Austin, where two employees of Central Texas Gun Works were involved in a violent confrontation that ended in gunfire. Gun store owner Michael Cargill (Yes, that Michael…
Waders are essential gear for anglers. But dang, they’re tough to get right. They need to be the epitome of waterproof, all while standing up to constant streamside abuse. The best fishing waders will keep you dry and function so well that you forget about them. The wrong set will leave you cold, wet, and miserable. In the latest 10-month test round, lead contributor Morgan Nowels tested two sets of waders across Tennessee, Montana, Idaho, and British Columbia over 40 days. Our best overall pick, the Skwala RS, still reigns supreme, while the Orvis Clearwater is the best option for…
California has a lot of gun control laws on the books, all of which were sold to the people of that state as a means to stop criminals. We all know they don’t work, which is why they keep coming up with more and more laws. And, as a border state, there’s also the concern of guns being smuggled out of the United States and into the hands of the Mexican cartels. Even if Mexico’s problems are truly of their own making, we don’t really want guns flowing south like that. They need to stay…
