It’s now been more than two weeks since a federal judge’s order placing a permanent injunction on the National Firearms Act’s registration and markings requirements took effect, but given the limited scope of that injunction there are still a number of outstanding questions about how the Department of Justice and the ATF will be interpreting and enforcing the law going forward.  Rep. Tracey Mann, who represents the First Congressional District of Kansas, has penned a letter to ATF Director Robert Cekada urging him to provide some guidance to gun owners, gun sellers, and federal law…

Here is a quick workout my group did this week, with a focus on pushing running speed, goal-pace running for timed runs and higher reps on testing events. This is ideal for large groups, and all you need is a field, track or known distance for running. If you are running short on time and want to work on your running pace and speed, but you also want to improve some of your calisthenics numbers for common military fitness tests, try the following workout. And if you need a break from running too many miles, you can do it as…

Buying your first home is a milestone worth celebrating, especially for military families who’ve spent years renting between duty stations. But that excitement can come with real financial risk if you’re not prepared for what homeownership actually costs. The best way to avoid foreclosure isn’t a last-minute rescue plan. It’s a set of smart habits you build before you ever sign closing papers. Military families face some unique financial pressures that civilian homebuyers don’t: PCS moves that force a sale or rental decision, deployments that disrupt dual incomes, and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) that can shift when you move…

Iran’s top diplomat said resuming diplomacy with the U.S. “isn’t impossible,” after what he described as “creative discussions” with Qatar, a mediator in the war between Washington and Tehran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X on Friday that progress “hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn’t work.” He called on Washington to build trust and uphold its commitments, without elaborating. The relatively positive comments came after a series of diplomatic visits to Tehran alongside talks between Iran and Oman about a framework for allowing vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan, the main mediator in the…

Just a few months ago, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 922(g)(3)’s prohibition on gun ownership by “unlawful” drug users violated the Second Amendment rights of an admitted marijuana user, while leaving the door open to future prosecutions under the same statute for users of harder drugs and perhaps even pot users who’ve demonstrated their dangerousness in other ways.  There are a number of disqualifiers in Section 922, including Section 922(g)(1)’s prohibition on gun ownership for anyone convicted of a felony or a crime punishable by more than a year in prison. Many states have…

The ongoing White House construction contributed to radio problems that kept air traffic controllers from hearing calls warning that President Donald Trump’s helicopter was getting ready to take off, so they cleared an airline jet to take off just as Marine One took to the air earlier this month, federal investigators said Thursday. The week before the president’s helicopter got too close to that Envoy Air jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, air traffic controllers and Marine One pilots met to discuss controllers not receiving the standard three-minute warning call ahead of Marine One flights, according to a preliminary…

The Navy will reportedly soon deploy another carrier to the Middle East as the United States’ war with Iran continues. The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), the United States Navy’s fourth Nimitz-class super carrier currently stationed at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., will be deployed for more than seven months to meet the needs of the ongoing military operation, according to multiple reports. It’s also reported that the warship is expected to replace another naval carrier, the USS George Washington. The nuclear-powered Theodore Roosevelt has reportedly been preparing for this deployment throughout this month, days and weeks after leading Rim of…

Gun sales go up year after year. The Bruen decision meant that subjective permitting requirements were unconstitutional, scuttling generations of oppressive anti-Second Amendment laws. Through it all, though, we were told how every bit of our rights being restored would result in our society becoming less safe. Never mind that all of this happened after the spikes in homicides in 2020 and 2021, which suggested the status quo wasn’t exactly helping.But then we saw the numbers come crashing down. According to the FBI, though, 2025 hit historic levels not seen since I Love Lucy was…

When your loved one is deployed, a care package is one way to stay connected while apart and boost your service member’s spirits with gifts and essentials, whether it’s a birthday or holiday to celebrate or you simply want to show your support. From noise canceling headphones to gourmet coffee, the following list includes a variety of items that you can send in a deployment care package and the military discounts that can help lower the costs. USPS Military Care Kit Before you can even think about putting together a care package, you need something to ship it in. That’s…

Two Army veterans have sued Atlanta Public Schools for alleged retaliatory measures after filing charges U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to the district’s Junior ROTC program. First Sgt. (Ret.) Dave O’Garro and Capt. (Ret.) Maurice Bonner filed the complaint Aug. 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, against the Atlanta Independent School System, which does business as Atlanta Public Schools (APS). The suit also names South Atlanta High School Principal Phillip Braziel, Director of Army Instruction Dr. Mona Venning, and Deputy Director of Army Instruction Sgt. Maj. James Harris. The legal…

A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon after the government labeled the company as a supply chain risk earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a written order Thursday night that the Pentagon acted illegally by punishing the AI company for its criticism of the Department of Defense’s views on AI use. The government is expected to fight the ruling. The dispute between the AI company and the government broke out in February when President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Anthropic of endangering…

Russia and Iran are advancing a $25 billion nuclear power program that would add several Russian-supported reactors to Iran’s electrical grid. Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said Wednesday that the countries had agreed on the investment framework and selected land near the Persian Gulf for a new nuclear facility, according to CNN, citing Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is also expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week. The announcement represents movement on an existing project, rather than an entirely new agreement signed Aug. 26. Iran and Russia originally formalized the $25 billion construction…