Politicians don’t like to say they were wrong. And as much as can understand that reluctance, I think there’s actually some value in owning up to mistakes. Everyone’s human, nobody’s perfect, and we all screw up from time to time. It’s not political weakness to acknowledge that reality. To me, anyway, it’s kind of refreshing when a politician admits they made a goof. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the Senate Banking committee on Thursday to talk about the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Annual Report for 2025, but Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) had something…
Tiny body, big utility. The Infitac IOL25 leans into features over raw pixels, delivering QD speed, offset red dot versatility, and a surprising kill flash that actually works. Meet the IOL25 Thermal: Compact Build For Real Hunts The Infitac IOTS IOL25 is a compact thermal rifle scope built around versatility while featuring a QD mount, offset red dot, and kill flash. While INFITAC markets it as a true multi-role system, in practice, the IOL25 makes the most sense as a lightweight, standalone rifle thermal with strong handheld scanning capability. At its core, the IOL25 uses a 384×288, 12 micron sensor…
For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.Romans 3:23 Biblical scholars tell us that, in the eyes of God, there are no gradations of sin. Sin is simply that intrinsic brokenness which separates us from our Creator. Jeffrey Dahmer killed and ate 17 young men and boys. I have occasionally willfully driven over the speed limit. We are both sinners equally in need of redemption. We all come from the factory broken. Some of us spend a lifetime fighting that. Others choose simply to wallow in it. Larry Flynt transformed that ubiquitous sin nature into a…
This article was originally publisehd by Mike Adams at Natural News under the title: Blueprint for Genocide: The Trump Administration’s $55 Billion Network of Domestic ‘Concentration Camps’ Introduction As the United States enters the second year of Donald Trump’s second term, the economic landscape is undergoing a profound and disturbing transformation. Abandoned warehouses and failed retail spaces are being quietly repurposed, not for a new era of production, but for mass detention. The promised economic renewal has given way to a state-funded infrastructure of control, built on the back of a $55 billion military contract. This article investigates the emergence…
At a congressional confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), nominee Robert Cekada, the current ATF deputy director, expressed his support for lawful gun owners and dedication to stopping criminals. While not directly addressing rolling back more Biden-era restrictions, like the pistol brace rule and redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms, Cekada did offer at least his verbal commitment to the Second Amendment. “I can assure you with absolute certainty that ATF, first of all, under my watch as deputy director since April of last…
While ICE seems to be interacting with the public in ways they never have before, the truth is that the public has never been so hostile to ICE before. They’ve rarely, if ever, interfered with ICE operations, and there weren’t mass protests against ICE while they tried to do their jobs. Moreover, there haven’t been the threats against ICE before, either.The Mexican cartels have a bounty on ICE agents, for one thing. There’s a reason agents now wear masks, contrary to what some on the extreme left might claim.But recently, one anti-ICE activist crossed the…
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As the tech industry continues to blossom in Central Ohio, the demand for skilled workers is expected to rise in the coming years. Military veterans Brian Parks and Bill Pencil are preparing the next generation to meet that moment. Parks and Pencil use the lessons they learned in the military: teamwork, discipline, leadership and technical skills, to instruct high school students at Tolles Career and Technical Center in Plain City, Ohio. Trades schools and technical colleges are looking for veterans with real-world knowledge to fill instructional needs, and Parks and Pencil fit the bill. It’s certainly not a traditional classroom, but the…
The dangerous epidemic of large banking institutions discriminating against, or “debanking,” companies within the gun industry—especially makers of modern semi-auto rifles incorrectly referred to by many as “assault weapons”—has been occurring for a long time. And JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest financial institutions in the country, has been right in the middle of the controversy. Now, however, it seems leadership at JPMorgan Chase is finally going to do the right thing. According to a news item posted online on February 2 by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the big bank recently announced that its policy of denying services…
Peace Vans announced its VW ID. Buzz electric campervan conversion back in the fall of 2024, but it wasn’t until January 2026 that it brought its most-requested feature to market. The electric VW van pop-top has arrived! “A pop top is one of the most iconic road trip and camping features,” says Harley Sitner, CEO of Peace Vans. “When VW confirmed the ID. Buzz was coming to the U.S., we knew we had to produce this. As the largest vintage VW Camper restoration and repair shop in the U.S., the VW camper van and pop tops are such a deep…
When I was 19, I enlisted in the United States Navy to be a corpsman. College wasn’t working out, in part because I was more interested in hanging out with my friends than going to class, and I figured I needed to grow the hell up. As someone who’d always had an interest in the military, it seems like a good way to make that happen. My folks weren’t thrilled, but they were proud that I not just recognized the issue, but took steps to address it and didn’t expect them to make everything better…
This article was originally published by Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr. at The Mises Institute. Do illegal immigrants have the right to stay in America, or can they be deported? Of course, they do not have such a right. Furthermore, as Brion McClanahan of the Abbeville Institute has pointed out, the Supreme Court has in numerous cases ruled that control of immigration is a federal matter, not one under state jurisdiction. You can argue that these precedents are wrong, but that is the law as it exists today. That being so, if “progressive” Governors like Tim Walz of Minnesota oppose the…
It’s a fine week to be surfing the web for sweet new gear to take outside. This week’s lineup includes lots of cooler-than-normal collaborations, many of them focused on upcoming events, like the chilly Winter Olympics in Italy or ultramarathons in the Arizona desert. Other new releases are content with creative opportunities to share the love on Valentine’s Day, or to trim down backpacking gear in the never-ending race to make our gear lighter and more packable. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging Gear. Stars and Stripes Olympics Shades (Photo/Pit Viper) The Winter Olympics kick off today!…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed suit against Gatalog Foundation, CTRLPew, and several individual 2A activists for “unlawfully distributing computer code for 3D printing firearms and prohibited firearm accessories and for promoting and facilitating the unlawful manufacture of 3D printed firearms and firearm accessories” under California laws that prohibit the distribution of computer code for printing gun parts to those without a license and “knowingly, willfully, or recklessly aid, abet, promote, or facilitate the ‘unlawful manufacture of firearms,’ which includes the manufacture of a firearm using a 3D printer by an unlicensed person.” From…
During the past two years, I’ve spent a great deal of time training with carry optics. It’s a fascinating field, and one I admittedly came to a bit late. While some shooters take an immersion class and emerge proficient, I took the long route. I bought a quality .22 pistol, set it up with a carry-style optic, and practiced consistently for months. The results were gratifying. I now have a dedicated practice handgun that uses a sighting system similar to my carry guns, and that similarity may be more important than matching grip frame or trigger characteristics. As a bonus,…
One of America’s most storied outdoor brands could soon lose most of its brick-and-mortar stores. Eddie Bauer, an international outfitter created in Seattle by its eponymous founder in 1920, will soon file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to reports from Business Insider and credit intelligence agency Octus. Parent company Catalyst Brands owns the licensing rights to distribute Eddie Bauer’s products and is preparing to file for the brand’s bankruptcy in February. The upcoming bankruptcy filing, which Octus cited from “industry sources,” could spell the closure of many of Eddie Bauer’s 180 remaining stores in the U.S. and Canada. That news…
Eric Flottmann is a longtime outdoorsman and avid backpacker. He’s constantly setting out on adventures into Aravaipa Canyon, the Grand Canyon, or the Coconino National Forest in his home state of Arizona. And when he isn’t embarking on a trip of his own, he’s leading Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America on adventures, too. After years of outdoor recreation, though, he started to notice that one camping supply in particular was building up. And it was starting to take up a lot of space. “I had a growing collection of half-empty [fuel] canisters in my garage,” Flottmann said. “And…
Colorado was one of the first states in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Sure, it’s still illegal at the federal level, but Denver now gets called the Mile High City for completely different reasons. However, because it’s still illegal at the federal level, those who use it in compliance with state law are still prohibited from lawfully owning a firearm. This is a measure that’s being challenged, but until the Supreme Court rules on it one way or the other, there’s going to be some tension over this.That’s especially true in Colorado,…
Both the United States and Russia are seeking to resolve the New START nuclear treaty issue diplomatically. The now-expired nuclear reduction deal is getting a new boost, and it’s happening alongside peace talks. Moscow and Washington are working on a deal to continue the New START nuclear reduction treaty, Axios reported on Thursday, citing three sources familiar with the issue. The Strategic Arms Control Agreement officially expired on February 5. Not only are the two nuclear superpowers working to generate another treaty, but both have also agreed to continue to follow the current treaty even after its expiration. According to…
National parks are among the nation’s most beloved treasures. With locations stretching from remote Alaska wilderness to an urban downtown, their popularity varies, and many of these 63 parks experienced major changes in visitation last year. Some of them saw massive jumps in visitors, while others took a nosedive, based on preliminary data released by the National Park Service (NPS) last month. GearJunkie crunched the numbers to figure out the biggest outliers and trends. Here are the main takeaways from 2025’s stats, and what you need to know if you’re planning a national park trip this year. The Overall Gist…
