Springtime in southern Utah is the most magical time for outdoor exploration. It’s when the desert comes alive. Lush green foliage and wildflowers burst from barren rocks seemingly overnight, and snowmelt that transforms sandstone formations into dramatic waterfalls. It’s a veritable hiker’s paradise, with the added bonus of mild temperatures that won’t limit your mileage. While spring is our favorite time to experience the desert’s enigmatic beauty, be warned that it isn’t exactly a secret — especially at the national parks known as the Mighty 5. But even the most popular hikes are still well worth doing, especially because crowds…
Washington D.C.’s highest local court has delivered a major win to Second Amendment supporters by ruling the District of Columbia’s ban on “large capacity” magazines a violation of the right to keep and bear arms. The decision in U.S. v. Benson, authored by Judge Joshua Deahl, makes mincemeat of the specious arguments that have been deployed in defense of bans on commonly owned magazines (and firearms like the AR-15) in courtrooms across the country. Some judges, for instance, have ruled that, magazines aren’t “arms” protected by the Second Amendment, but are instead more akin to gun…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday lamented the loss of four soldiers from her state since December, including two killed last weekend in a retaliatory drone strike in Kuwait during the early stages of the war with Iran. “I believe in the mission right now,” Reynolds, a Republican, said during a news conference, her voice breaking at times. “I think it was the right thing to do,” she said, referring to U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. “Just look at what Iran has done over the last several years. Hopefully we’re in and out. I…
A measure that would make it legal to purchase new machine guns in West Virginia is making its way through the legislature and also catching the interest of some other states. In May 1986, the purchase of new machine guns was banned by the federal government. But, within the ban, there is an exception. States, and those who are “under their authority,” may possess machine guns according to federal law. According to a national alert from Gun Owners of America (GOA), while a transfer of a machine gun from a dealer or a fellow citizen might be prohibited, an exception exists…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. You can negotiate an end to a military conflict between two nations, but you can’t negotiate an end to global jihad. The radical Shiite Muslims who rule Iran are full of rage, and what they want more than anything else is revenge. In response to the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, 3 different grand ayatollahs in Iran have declared global jihad against the United States and Israel. As you will see below, their followers now have an obligation to conduct a holy war. So this is…
Rep. Tony Gonzales had everything he needed for a long political career. He was in a safely red district, and while he squeaked by in a challenge two years ago from Brandon Herrera, having to massively outspend the guntuber to win by only a few votes, he had the support of his party. When Herrera entered the race again, it probably just looked like round two of the same fight. Then one of his staffers, Regina Santos-Aviles, killed herself by self-immolation, a pretty gruesome way to die, but a fine way to send a message.This…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. A Global Food Catastrophe Has Been Ignited The United States and Israel have struck Iran, and the consequences are already cascading far beyond the Middle East. This is not merely another regional skirmish; it is the ignition of a global food catastrophe that will unfold with terrifying speed. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy and fertilizer shipments, is effectively closed. This single act has severed a massive portion of the world’s natural gas supply, the foundational feedstock for modern agriculture. If nothing changes, the price…
As the sun started to drop over the Wyoming prairie, a crew of hunters and I quickly prepped to get rifles zeroed at the range. It had been a long travel day, and there wasn’t much time to get dialed for the next day’s coyote hunt. I grabbed the Kifaru Roam Crosslayer hoodie and rushed out to load up in the truck. January in Wyoming may elicit images of an icy, wind-ripped landscape, but this trip was shaping up to be unseasonably warm. That evening, temperatures sat comfortably in the 50s, and a light grid fleece hoody was all I…
President Donald Trump says he’ll soon issue his endorsement in the bruising Texas Senate primary between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn, but he’s not the only D.C denizen trying to shape the Texas elections. On Thursday, House leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, implored embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop his re-election bid after Gonzales finally confessed to having an affair with a staffer who later took her own life by self-immolation. “The Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales’s conduct, and we urge them to act expeditiously,” Johnson and the…
Images by the author I recently acquired two AR rifles… a Ruger Harrier, and an HM Defense Stealth MS5 suppressed gun. I needed a way to transport them to my range and to have somewhere to keep them when they were out of the safe. I think I found a great way to do that… a GPS Double Bolt Rifle Case. This $120 dual case is made for bolt-action, scoped rifles, but it works very well with semi-autos, as I found out. The “bolt” part of the title refers to the fact that it is slightly larger than cases designed…
Wildflowers are one of nature’s most beautiful — and fleeting — treasures. One week, they carpet a meadow in a sea of colorful blooms; the next, they might all be gone. Seeing them takes timing, planning, and a little luck. If you’re looking to photograph a super bloom this spring or take in some striking vistas, multiple national parks offer top-tier wildflower viewing. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to visit, and events to help you appreciate these gems. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Dwarf crested iris alongside Lead Cove Trail; (photo/NPS, 2025 Park Break Fellows)…
If you live in a free state, you already know the drill: strap on your legally owned firearm and go about your day. If you live in New York, California, D.C., or a handful of other anti-gun strongholds? Not so much. That divide is exactly what Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) says he wants to end. On March 5, Lee introduced the National Constitutional Carry Act, a bill that would establish nationwide permitless carry for law-abiding Americans. The House version is being led by Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY). And yes, this one goes big. What the Bill Would Do According to…
The war in the Middle East is quickly expanding. Israel was pounded with missiles by Iran overnight. The hopes of a “quick victory” are evaporating. Israel was hit hard overnight, according to a report by ZeroHedge. The United States Senate blocked an effort to curb President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury. The vote, which was 53–47 against a procedural motion aimed at limiting the warring operation. At the same time, Iran is increasing its response to the “preemptive” strikes on the country over a failure to come to terms on its nuclear policy. Tehran officials are saying that the war is…
Normally, government commission meetings aren’t must-attend events, but yesterday’s meeting of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission certainly was. Hundreds of people showed up, the agency increased the size of the venue, and the meeting included extra security screenings. The reason for the crowds was a proposed state ban on the commercial sale of fur from 16 animals. After hours of debate and public comment, the commission decided to take the middle road, advancing the ban to the rulemaking phase, but not adopting it outright. The Proposal The measure comes from the Center for Biological Diversity (CFBD), an active…
Florida has a Republican supermajority. While other states with a similar makeup are considering things like having the state sell machine guns to private citizens, even those made after 1986, Florida is something very different. They’re still trying to argue if adults under 21, who are old enough to fight and die for their country, should be able to buy long guns on their own.And right now, the powers that be seem inclined to keep the answer to that question as “no.”House Bill 133, sponsored by Rep. Tyler Sirois, restores the ability for young adults…
Lonoke County just sent shockwaves through Arkansas politics. Political newcomer Aaron Spencer has defeated incumbent Sheriff John Staley and challenger David Bufford in the Republican primary for Lonoke County Sheriff, pulling in over 50% of the vote and locking up the GOP nomination. Yes, that Aaron Spencer. The same man who made national headlines in October 2024 after he was charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing a man accused of sexually abusing his daughter. According to THV11, the suspect had been released on bond and allegedly captured Spencer’s daughter again before Spencer chased him down and shot him.…
Images by the author What shooter today hasn’t heard of XS sights? They are a force to be reckoned with in the firearms aftermarket industry. I was made aware of them a couple of decades ago when a friend showed me a pistol fitted with replacement XS sights. I knew them primarily for their “Big Dot” variety – a large, round front sight with a tritium insert – but they make all sorts of other products. I found something interesting about the company… it is a second-generation family affair, as you will see below. That says a lot in this…
After more than a year of increased tariffs driving up prices, the U.S. business community welcomed a recent Supreme Court decision that ruled against most of the White House’s sweeping tariffs. Then they won another victory when the Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that the White House must refund businesses for the illegal tariffs paid over the last year. But if consumers think that’s going to mean reduced pricing moving forward — that’s just not the case, according to business leaders interviewed by GearJunkie. After the court’s decision, President Trump used a different legal avenue to once again raise tariffs,…
