Lodestar Technology® today announced the launch of the LNK9, a 9mm firearm designed to authorize access before the firearm can be operated. The LNK9 integrates Lodestar’s Safeguard User Interface™, combining biometric authentication and PIN pad access with owner-managed authorization tools in a single, proven and trusted platform. The concept for the LNK9 stemmed from Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Glaser’s vision to integrate advanced safety technology into a reliable platform. He joined forces with firearms industry expert Ginger Chandler, Co-Founder and CTO of Lodestar Technology®. “The LNK9 represents a major leap forward in personal protection,” said Chandler. “By embedding advanced biometric…
This article originally appeared on Explorersweb. This spring, two climbers will approach Everest the (very) long way around. While most take a helicopter to Base Camp, they will start their “climb” from the seashore some 3,000 km away. From there, they will avoid motorized vehicles until they reach the highest point on Earth. Climbing Is Just a Fraction Technology, logistics, and the sheer number of summiters have stripped away some of Everest’s aura, so climbers continually seek a novel gimmick to make their quest seem striking. This includes fast ascents, multiple summits, and no-oxygen climbs. But for years, a handful…
Virginia’s legislative session will wrap up this weekend, but not before Democrats have sent at least a dozen anti-2A bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her signature. While some measures like a proposed “permit-to-purchase” and new taxes on guns, ammo, and suppressors were pushed to next year’s session, there are enough new laws on the way that the right to keep and bear arms will be hugely affected come July 1, when many of these provisions will become law. Reason recently took a look at the 12 bills that have passed out of the General…
Boise, ID (March 12, 2026) – Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) proudly announces the release of the BDE762K-TI Suppressor, the compact K variant in the BDE 7.62 lineup engineered for superior sound suppression and optimized handling. Designed for shooters who demand durability and performance in a shorter, lighter configuration, the BDE762K-TI delivers advanced materials, cutting-edge manufacturing, and practical versatility in a streamlined package. The BDE762K-TI represents a significant step forward in suppressor technology. Constructed using 3D-printed Grade 5 6AL-4V aerospace titanium, the suppressor is lighter and stronger than traditionally machined titanium designs. The advanced additive manufacturing process enables optimized internal geometry that enhances…
I use my dad and his group of fishing buddies as a litmus test for what fly fishing gear I recommend. Those dudes are hardcore. They hold weekly fly-tying sessions, own multiple boats, and travel across the West together, fishing some of the most storied trout waters. Heck, one of them spends months living out of a trailer on the ‘Mo. And not a single one of them is part of the fly fishing industry. It’s all for the love of the game. That’s what makes them such good assessors of what gear is worth it, and what isn’t. It’s…
The NRA v. NRA Foundation lawsuit is rather murky. There’s allegations from one side and silence from the other. What’s up with a “Foundation” webpage that was registered last year? There’s no doubt that an ugly battle has been ongoing between the National Rifle Association and its sister organization the NRA Foundation. The NRA claims that the Foundation is not upholding their fiduciary responsibility by withholding funds and are violating trademark law. The Foundation has been mostly silent, but has publicly rebuked the NRA’s claims. The Foundation also asked for the case to be dismissed.…
While a lot of people are uncomfortable at the sight of some openly carrying a firearm, there is a profound lack of stories about people carrying openly killing innocent people, either accidentally or intentionally. They don’t walk into the curb store, gun on their hip, and rob it. They don’t commit some other kind of armed robbery, then reholster their firearm in an open carry holster. In other words, people who openly carry a firearm might make people uncomfortable, but they’re not a problem that anyone needs to fret about.And if you’re in a preemption…
The long-standing federal ban on newly made machine guns is heading back into court. A Texas shooting organization and several of its members have filed a federal lawsuit challenging 18 U.S.C. § 922(o). The law that makes it illegal for civilians to possess machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986. The case, Temple Gun Club v. Bondi, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. It argues that Congress overstepped its constitutional authority when it enacted the restriction. The plaintiffs include the Temple Gun Club, a Texas nonprofit with more than 1,000 members, along with…
Are “red flag” laws really a narrow and targeted approach to dealing with dangerous individuals that doesn’t intrude or infringe on our Second Amendment rights? Supporters say that’s the case, but a new report by Michigan’s State Court Administrative Office should raise some red flags of its own. According to the report, 514 Extreme Risk Protection Order complaints were filed in Michigan last year; more than one per day. Of those, just 55 did not involve an ex-parte hearing where the subject of the complaint was allowed to attend and offer evidence in their defense. The…
We stopped at the top of the Eiger Trail. Below the slopes of the Kleine Scheidegg ski resort stretched toward the town of Grindelwald, visible in the distance. Above, the towering peak of the deadly mountain loomed, made famous by the 1976 Clint Eastwood movie, The Eiger Sanction. I dropped my RMU Roll Top EDC Pack in the snow, unrolled its top, and pulled out a snack and my water to take in the view of the Swiss Alps. The Roll Top EDC had been pulling triple duty on this trip. It was my travel pack for airport days, my…
When you buy a gun, especially in a state with universal background checks, you’ve shown you’re a law-abiding citizen. Criminals don’t do it, mind you, but that’s a point that gets ignored all the time. So what happens when you go to a gun range for a particular event or class, only to have the range tell you that you have to submit to a background check just to shoot your gun?That’s what one shooter and Second Amendment advocate reported happening at a Colorado range.Last week I asked if you would be okay with consenting…
Artificial intelligence may be able to cure diseases once thought to be incurable. AI is said to be unlocking new treatments and inventing new drugs against Parkinson’s disease, antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and many other rare diseases. The Real Threat Is Artificial Credit, Not Artificial Intelligence This is technological progress that many scientists never thought possible. “We can – in a matter of days or hours – look at massive libraries” of chemical compounds to identify those that display antibacterial activity, says James Collins, professor of medical engineering and science, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, US. With the help of…
The Trump Administration has tasked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with boosting resource extraction from public lands across the U.S. That charge includes everything from establishing new oil and gas leasing in Alaska to expanding lithium mines in Nevada. Now, Western Oregon is the latest area slated for increased commercial output by the BLM. On Feb. 18, the agency announced plans to increase timber harvesting across nearly 2 million acres. Supporters see the move as an economic necessity, while opponents worry about the environmental impacts. BLM Oregon Timber Harvest: The Plan The section of public land in question covers…
One of the individuals charged with a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in 2024 has been released from jail after prosecutors in Jackson County, Missouri offered him a deal allowing him to plead guilty one count of unlawful use of a weapon, while second-degree murder charges were dropped. Dominic Miller was sentenced to two years in prison on the gun charge, but with time served behind bars while awaiting trial he’s already completed his sentence. The deal has drawn plenty of criticism, but Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson is trying to pass…
Left-wing journalist and self-described “disturbed editorial cartoonist” for Alabama’s AL.com, JD Crowe, recently wrote a piece so indicative of Constitutional ignorance that I felt the need to make fun of him, publicly. His piece (of trash), entitled “Bullets for breakfast? Alabama proposes ammo tax holiday while still taxing groceries,” is exactly the type of emotionally devious drivel used to sway those seen by leftist elites as easily manipulated, or useful idiots. The article even begins with the tagline, “Let them eat bullets. – Alabama GOP lawmakers, probably,” a deliberate double entendre undoubtedly meant to stoke fear and demonize political opposition,…
“Take a back road under KC lights” sounds like a cliché country song; for Taylor Urich, it’s just another day at the office. In the fourth episode of ‘Riding Shotgun,” Urich partnered with Arizona Game & Fish Department’s Michael Colaianni for a drive along the pine-lined Woody Mountain Road. This trail just outside Flagstaff shows off what matters most to Urich: accessible trails to beautiful scenery, courtesy of responsible and ethical off-highway vehicle (OHV) drivers. At KC HiLiTES — yes, those smiley-faced yellow lights — adventure is at the heart of what they do. Urich explained how safety fits like…
The term “Fudd,” as I typically use it, refers to someone who owns guns, uses them, but is very quick to throw our rights under the bus because they think guns should only be for hunting or something. They’re more than willing to sell us down the river by supporting universal background checks, assault weapon bans, or even bans on many semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols. After all, it doesn’t impact their old .30-.30 lever action or bolt-action .30-06. And, honestly, that’s a stupid way to look at things. After all, when they say they’ll…
The United States embassy in Nigeria has warned that American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in the country could be targets of a potential terrorist attack, the mission reported on Monday. The warning allegedly covers the consulate, the embassy, and all affected schools in the country. The notice called on American citizens to stay alert and follow safety guidance while in Nigeria. “The US Embassy in Abuja informs US citizens of a possible terrorist threat against US facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria,” the advisory states. US Launches Strikes Against “Terrorist Scum” In Nigeria Rulers in the U.S. have released a series of…
