It’s funny how Virginia Democrats, who said they weren’t going to gerrymander the state, immediately got to work gerrymandering the state upon taking office. Kind of like how they didn’t talk about gun control at all, instead running on affordability, and started passing gun control while also raising taxes, but doing nothing about affordability except putting it even farther out of reach. They claimed it was in response to President Trump asking Texas to redistrict, but they were probably just angry they didn’t think of it first–just the off-year redistricting, that is, because gerrymandering is…

There can be no doubt that Jeeps hold a special place in my heart. I’ve been driving Cherokees, Wranglers, and Gladiators around the world for more than 20 years, covering some 350,000 miles through 65 countries across five continents. From the Sahara to the savannah in Africa, the high altiplano of South America, the Arctic Ocean in Alaska, the world’s most remote road in Australia, the staggering volcanic regions of Iceland, and everything in between. Many of the strongest memories of my life were enabled by whatever Jeep I drove to get there. Without a single breakdown in 20 years…

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is just the loudest voice out there calling for not just restrictions on 3D printed guns, but on the printers themselves and their capability to print firearms. Over and over again, they keep trying a combination of legislation and social pressure to make companies start working to inhibit people from performing an operation that is lawful in most of the country, all because they have to get their knickers in a twist over someone somewhere doing something they don’t approve of.But there are many paths to building your own gun,…

Little else ruins a good backpacking trip like a midnight run for the bushes. I’ve been there, and I’m not keen on going back, which is why our experts have found the best backpacking water filters. I’ve spoken to thru-hikers, hunters, and mountaineers, and logged a not small number of miles ourselves, filtering water along the way. Our experts collectively tested a wide range of filters for the creation of this guide, from top-pick Platypus QuickDraw to the budget-conscious Lifestraw Peak Series Solo. I’ve been squeezing water through countless tubes and dropping tablets in Nalgenes each season to bring you…

You’d be blown away by just how much warmth a parka adds over a waist-length jacket. Just half a foot or so of fabric draping down over your thighs and rump can make all the difference in bone-chilling cold. And in snowstorms, the parka’s length keeps the thighs of your pants from gradually wetting through due to the falling snow. These are the best parkas I’ve found on the market that’ll take you from backyard to beer garden with the best blend of style, warmth, and durability, like a smattering of SUVs that you can wear. Consider the Patagonia Stormshadow…

I’ve never pretended to like Rep. Eric Swalwell. His anti-gun position is bad enough, but let’s not forget his response to people defending the Second Amendment as a defense against tyranny. He basically just said he liked the government’s chances because they had nukes, because nuking your own population is totally not a tyrannical thing to bring up. Still, that was a while ago, but nothing since then has convinced me he’s any better than I thought he was.But there have been some rumblings that suggest he’s an even bigger piece of crap than I…

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has launched its 2026 FPC State Freedom Index, which the organization touts as the “most principled, transparent, and unapologetic scorecard of gun rights in America.” The index shows the state of the law of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., as of the end of 2025, giving gun owners a single, clear tool to see exactly how their state is failing them—and what to demand their elected officials fix. Designations included “Chad States,” 100%; “Freeish States,” 85-99%; “States of Confusion,” 70-84%; and “States of Disaster,” less than 70%. “The 2026 Index’s scores show that far…

United States ruler Donald Trump has warned Iran that today’s deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is “final.” He added that a ceasefire proposal will not be enough to avert an attack on energy infrastructure should Iran fail to open the vital waterway in time. “It’s a significant proposal. It’s a significant step. It’s not good enough, but it’s a very significant step,” Trump told reporters at the White House, adding that intermediaries “are negotiating now”. According to a report by Al Jazeera, Trump warned on Sunday that unless Tehran agreed by Tuesday evening to allow free passage…

Building an ultralight backpacking setup has never been easier, and dare we say, more affordable. Going ultralight doesn’t mean you have to obsess over a scale or break the bank. If you’re building a kit, you’ll get the best bang for your buck by cutting weight in one of the Big Three: your pack, tent, and sleeping bag. Going light in all three is the goal, but you can do that over time, too. From there, look for versatile apparel and gear, from a sun hoodie to an insulated quilt, because that translates into the less you have to pack.…

As we reported yesterday, U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro is asking the D.C. Court of Appeals to conduct an en banc hearing in a case where a three-judge panel ruled the District’s ban on “large capacity” magazines unconstitutional; a move that puts her office in the same camp as anti-gun attorneys general and gun control groups from across the country.  In her motion, Pirro actively defended the District’s gun registration requirements, arguing that the panel’s decision could also put an end to prosecutions for possessing an unregistered firearm or carrying without a license. Though…

If you regularly wear a baseball cap in the outdoors, you know the problem: Brims block the light from headlamps, making it tough to see directly in front of you while walking on a trail. The usual solution is to turn the hat backward or remove the cap when donning a headlamp. But Coast just offered a new alternative, and I’m pretty stoked about it. The WPH10R headlamp doubles as a clip-on hat light. Yes, I know hat lights aren’t exactly new, but hear me out. This new light checks a whole lot of boxes at a very reasonable price…

The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is gearing up for the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference. These are great events for meeting others who are working to defend our right to keep and bear arms, but some people want a little more than just a networking opportunity. They want names. They want to meet people they’ve only seen from afar. So, the CCRKBA is clearly trying to do that. In fact, they’ve named a notable speaker who will be at the event, and for fans of YouTube gun channels, Flannel…