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This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute. Over the weekend, the US and Israeli governments attacked Iran. In the days since, both militaries have reportedly struck thousands of targets, and Iranian forces have retaliated by launching hundreds or even thousands of missiles and drones at Israel and at US bases in surrounding Gulf countries. When announcing the operation, President Trump explicitly said it was meant to free the Iranian people from the regime they currently live under. And, indeed, the first strikes targeted and killed dozens of Iran’s leaders—including the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, it…
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On March 24, 1945, more than 16,000 Allied paratroopers dropped into a storm of enemy fire on the eastern bank of the Rhine River. German antiaircraft guns tore through a column of transport planes and gliders stretching nearly 200 miles across the sky.Only days later, three American soldiers had earned the Medal of Honor, a Canadian medic had performed acts that would win him the Victoria Cross, and the largest single-day airborne assault in military history had cracked open the last natural barrier protecting the German heartland. Six weeks later, Germany surrendered. C-47s and CG-4A gliders before take-off, 24 March 1945.…
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Netflix’s new action thriller War Machine may feature an “unimaginable threat,” though director Patrick Hughes insists the film’s foundation is rooted in something very real: the grueling training involved in U.S. Army Ranger selection.We had military advisers who were ex-Rangers, and we worked with the Department of Defense and got their sign-off. We were able to replicate the fundamental structure of the course.The streaming juggernaut’s new high-octane survival film stars Alan Ritchson (Reacher) and Dennis Quaid and follows an elite team whose training exercise turns into a fight for survival. But before the sci-fi spectacle kicks in, the film grounds itself…
After a crazed murderer opened fire at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Valentine’s Day 2018, lawmakers immediately went to work passing more restrictive gun-control laws. The attacker killed 17 and wounded 17 others, making it the deadliest mass shooting at a high school in U.S. history. Even some Republicans felt so much heat from constituents that they supported several proposals, and Republican Gov. Rick Scott quickly signed them into law. One new law was a ban that forbids lawful 18-, 19-, and 20-year-old citizens from purchasing long guns—both rifles and shotguns—in the Sunshine State. Ever since,…
Buying guns does not always have to be justified or rational. Sometimes the best purchase is simply one that makes you smile. When shopping for a new gun, many of us fall into the trap of trying to rationalize every purchase. We start weighing specs, terminal performance, logistics, and hypothetical scenarios. The type of gun owner you are tends to shape those decisions, for better or worse. If guns are more than just tools or preparation for a Red Dawn style invasion, you may find enjoyment in the history, the mechanics, or the discipline involved in mastering different platforms. And…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. A Reactionary Edict from a Panicked President The order came via a social media post from a commander-in-chief who has just set the Middle East ablaze. On March 3, 2026, President Donald Trump announced he had directed the U.S. Navy to begin escorting commercial oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and ordered a federal agency to provide political risk insurance for all Gulf maritime trade [1][2]. I believe this is not a strategic masterstroke but the frantic thrashing of an administration that started a war it cannot finish. It…
The cost of living crisis is continuing with no end in sight. People used to use their tax refunds for trips or fun experiences, but now they have to either save the money, pay off debt, or use it to keep the lights on or buy groceries. The sad state of most Americans’ financial status is getting progressively worse, too, as it’s often psychologically damaging as well as economically. Two-thirds of young Americans no longer believe they will ever be able to afford to live where they want. That means living in a place they desire, not having their dream…
After 17 years of backpacking, I thought I’d seen it all. I’ve been eaten alive by mosquitoes, broken my water filter mid-hike, and endured blister-covered feet. I have slept on the hard ground after my inflatable sleeping pad popped beyond repair, and faced bone-chilling cold when caught in a snowstorm. On one trip, I realized that mice had eaten holes in my underwear — and the list goes on. It’s easy for experienced campers to think they have perfected the art of outdoor survival. But on a backpacking trip in California, an unlikely incident reminded me that one’s education in…
Over the weekend I wrote about a relatively new outfit called Bridging the Divide that’s spearheaded by Tufts University’s Dr. Michael Siegel. The group, which includes some gun owners and Second Amendment supporters alongside gun control activists, has put together a list of eight recommendations for reducing misuse of firearms, which Siegel claims shows it’s “possible to break through polarization and achieve a consensus on contentious policy issues.” If you read my post, you know that I’m not particularly enamored with the proposals, and as turns out I’m not alone. They approached us last week about…
Spouses are often the unsung heroes in military life. But a new U.S Army award, known as the Julia Compton Moore Lifetime Achievement Award, hopes to highlight the work and support military spouses provide to soldiers.“I think it’s amazing. Its just a great way to really recognize army spouses at such a high level,” said Amy Mingus, in an interview with Military.com. She’s the first recipient of the military honor. “It’s a much-needed award,” she said.The award’s namesake is Julia Moore, wife of Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, who graduated from West Point in 1945, and was a veteran of both…
Following a deadly mass stabbing in Washington State, a major gun-rights organization is saying what gun owners have long known but gun-ban advocates won’t accept—it’s the criminal, stupid. On February 24, a man who had a protective order against him stabbed multiple people, including the person who had the protective order against him. (The ineffectiveness of a piece of paper to protect unarmed victims is another story altogether, but equally maddening.) The violent attacker managed to kill four people with his knife before being shot dead by officers with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. The deadly knife attack prompted a…
Combat ready for U.S. Army soldiers means more than having enough equipment and supplies, or clear orders from commanders and a readiness to fight.There needs to be a way to fix critical equipment that may broken or malfunctioning – in remote conflict zones where access to tools, computers and other fixes for troops on the ground are scarce.“A lot of these guys are going to be on their own or cut off from major resources, unless we can provide remote support,” said Ian McNesby, chief of operations at U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command in Tracy, California. In a statement released to…
Nobody inside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden had any reason to think Sunday night would be their last. Then Ndiaga Diagne showed up. Diagne, 53, a Senegalese immigrant, drove to a bar near the University of Texas-Austin campus wearing a “Property of Allah” sweatshirt with a Koran in his vehicle and an AR-pattern rifle in his hands. He started shooting. Austin Police engaged him in under a minute. He still managed to kill two people and wound more before officers put him down. It’s unlikely any of the patrons were armed. Texas’s “51% rule” prohibits concealed carry in establishments that derive…
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) said that it had intercepted an Iranian missile near Türkiye. The projectile was detected as it traveled through Iraq and Syria and was destroyed in a “timely manner” by the United States-led military bloc’s defenses, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. The country’s Defense Ministry has confirmed that NATO anti-aircraft systems in the Eastern Mediterranean have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed for Türkiye’s airspace, according to a report by RT. Debris from the interceptor missile used to destroy the incoming projectile fell in the southern Turkish province of Hatay, although it inflicted…
The permit-to-purchase and magazine ban included in Oregon’s Measure 114 could still take effect if the state Supreme Court rules the gun control measures don’t violate the state’s constitution, but a Senate committee has gutted a bill that would have, among other things, more than doubled the fee for a permit and given county sheriffs up to two months to approve or deny an application. House Bill 4145, which advanced out of a House committee only after the bill’s sponsor berated a fellow Democrat who originally voted against it so badly that she switched her…
A GoFundMe set up for fallen U.S. soldier Declan Coady has raised more than $50,000, receiving hundreds of donations with messages of heartbreak and solidarity for the service member and his family.Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa, and three other U.S. military personnel were formally identified Tuesday as casualties stemming from the United States’ attacks on Iran that began early last Saturday and remain ongoing, in partnership with Israeli forces, leading to regional instability and countless questions about what spurred the initial onslaught and whether there is a proverbial “end game” to the conflict.Coady, who was posthumously promoted from…
Sedona’s red rock views are best seen from the driver’s seat. Whether you plan to drive your own off-highway vehicle (OHV) or a rental, there’s no denying that these Arizona trails are world-class. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) wants to ensure they’re here to stay for generations to come. Chris Almendarez from Sedona ATV couldn’t agree more. From guiding drivers on-trail to cleaning up rental ATVS at the end of the day, he knows every aspect of the OHV world in-depth. His background in motocross and love of Sedona’s outdoor scene led him to managing experiences at the…
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was far closer to being vice president than anyone should ever be comfortable with. While vice presidents are often the butt of jokes, the fact that the guy always has an expression where it looks like he just got caught having familial relations with the neighbor’s dog is probably the least annoying thing about the man. And that’s saying something.He’s another example of a politician who played at being pro-gun while it was convenient, then went anti-gun when he ran for statewide office. Since becoming governor, he’s pushed for a lot…
