The wishy-washy nature of the Trump Administration’s handling of Second Amendment issues remains on full display as the saga of the Biden-era frame & receiver final rule continues to unfold. As we reported less than a week ago, the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) recently decided to keep in place the arguably unconstitutional “Frame & Receiver” final rule put in place by the Biden Administration. At issue is the final rule, sometimes referred to as the “ghost gun” rule, that redefined important legal terms dealing with guns, including “firearm,” “receiver,” and “frame,” making the longstanding American tradition of building…

If you love hiking and weekend backpacking trips, you’ve probably felt the urge to take on a thru-hike. These multi-day adventures take hikers deep into wild, scenic places, offering a true escape into nature. They can also be mentally and physically challenging, and require more planning and logistical coordination than just an overnighter. Before you embark on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT), you might want to test the waters on a shorter, more approachable thru-hike. It could also offer an opportunity to test both yourself and your gear setup without committing to several thousand miles of…

When you start looking at high-end soft coolers, you usually run into two problems. First, they are often designed like high-tech dry bags, with stiff zippers that scrape your knuckles or narrow openings that make finding a specific drink feel like a game of Operation. Second, they cost a small fortune, often crossing the $300 mark before you’ve even bought a bag of ice.  I went into testing the Trail Gate with a bit of skepticism, wondering if it could actually compete with the “status symbol” brands that dominate the campsite. After bringing it along to soccer games, grocery hauls,…

This year’s legislative session has drawn to a close in Alabama, and lawmakers left the state capitol without passing a bill that would have established a tax-free “holiday” on the sale of firearms, ammunition, and related accessories.  As I covered back in February, HB 360 did have its share of opponents, including Democrat Rep. Barbara Drummond, who complained that it was “unfathomable” to her that lawmakers would nix the state’s sales tax on these items, even for a weekend. There was also opposition from pro-2A activists, who weren’t happy that the bill only carved out one…

This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News.  Introduction: The Fraying Fabric of an Empire I look at the world in 2026, and I no longer see a beacon of liberty, but a dying empire stumbling toward its own ruin. This is not a sentiment born of pessimism, but of cold observation. The American project, hijacked by a nexus of central banking, perpetual war, and crony capitalism, has embarked on a suicide mission. The endpoint, I am convinced, will not be a soft landing into mediocrity. It will be a violent descent into widespread poverty, social chaos,…

Backpackers talk all day long about weight savings, but for me, space savings are equally vital. Packs have limited capacity, and the less real estate each item takes up, the better. Next to a sleeping bag, my sleeping pad consistently took up the most room in my pack, that is, until I tried the Rab Ultrasphere 5. This comfortable pad packs down close to the size of a Nalgene, saving precious liters in my pack, and all with a stated warmth-to-weight ratio that’s an industry leader. Typically known for its jackets and climbing equipment, Rab has been making inroads in…