Images by the author unless otherwise noted Ruger has always had a place (or several places) in my gun safe. My very first centerfire revolver was a 7 ½” Blackhawk in .45 Colt, long about 1979. My fondness for R-branded guns grew, and I have owned many handguns and rifles sporting the Ruger logo over the intervening years. I don’t know how many 10/22s I’ve had, and the same goes for MK-series .22 pistols. Heck, I even owned their .45 ACP American pistol – remember that? I am a relative newcomer to Ruger’s centerfire rifles, having had limited experience with…

A lot of people are upset over Alex Pretti being shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. While I’m not going to comment specifically on that case–we’ve talked about it already–I will say that there are things people should probably avoid doing if they want to minimize their own chances of being shot while protesting ICE. None of this is overly radical, nor should it be particularly controversial.Yes, you can bring guns to protests so long as your state has no law against it–and I oppose such laws anyway–and you can exercise your right…

A sweeping gun ban proposed by Democrats in the New Mexico legislature is drawing pushback from Republican lawmakers in the Land of Enchantment. But not enough to keep it from being approved by a key Senate committee. Senate Bill 17 is a ban on so-called “assault-style” weapons, and would severely undermine the Second Amendment-protected rights of New Mexico gun owners. According to the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), the measure would “unconstitutionally strip law-abiding New Mexicans of their Second Amendment rights by banning common gas-operated semiautomatic firearms, .50 caliber rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds under the guise of…

When it comes to planning for a total financial collapse it’s a good bet that you can throw the conventional financial advice out the window.Most of the data on surviving a financial collapse is based on the Great Depression back in the 1930’s and some significant financial events that have occurred since including 1970’s stagflation, the 1981 recession, the 1989 Savings and Loan Crisis, the 2008 great recession, and the market crash during the COVID pandemic.Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest!Lessons Learned?Somehow, and in spite of continuing failures of decision making and…

One major problem with many laws is that the people who create them don’t actually know anything about the subject they’re trying to legislate. They hear testimony from biased sources, only listen to the stuff coming from their side, then create laws premised on those biases, often without any understanding of the real world. So you might be glad to see when lawmakers try to take a step that looks like them getting a total picture of the problem with recommendations from experts to guide them.Unfortunately, those experts are generally the same ones offering the…

Se7en Plus positions its knives as straightforward tools for people who actually use them outdoors. Designed in the U.S. by a small in‑house team, the brand focuses on practical blade shapes, decent materials, and approachable pricing rather than boutique flourishes. Two of the more field‑friendly options in the lineup are the Cordillera BK Drop Point and the Overlander GN Drop Point. Both are sized for carry and general camp use and are quite affordable. Cordillera BK Drop Point The Cordillera BK is a slim, lightweight fixed blade that leans toward outdoor carry. Its drop‑point profile keeps the tip strong without…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: 321 Earthquakes Hit The San Francisco Area In 1 Week – Is The San Andreas Fault Entering A Very Dangerous New Phase? The West Coast is shaking again.  In recent weeks, we have witnessed so much seismic activity along the portion of the Pacific Ring of Fire that sits directly along the California coastline.  There had been hope that the shaking would settle down, but instead it appears to be accelerating.  As you will see below, there have been 321 earthquakes in the San…

California’s Catalina Island is home to many unique species of plants and wildlife, but one of the island’s animals has posed problems for years. Since mule deer were brought to the island in the 1930s, the population has exploded, and thrown the ecosystem out of balance. In response, the Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC), the nonprofit that manages the land, proposed to kill all of the island’s deer. This week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) approved the plan, and hunting will begin this year. History of Deer on the Island Deer are not native to Catalina, and neither…

It hasn’t been a great couple of weeks for the Trump administration when it comes to Second Amendment messaging, and there’s a real danger that the administration’s communications failure could lead to some gun owners staying home this November instead of voting.  Actions speak louder than words, though, and a big 2A victory would do wonders to quell the criticism. If Congress can get a national right to carry reciprocity bill to Donald Trump’s desk, the president has previously indicated he would sign it into law. And now that the Senate is considering using the…

Range Day at SHOT Show 2026 is where weird ideas either flop or quietly impress. At the Rock Island Armory bay, the new PK-12 “Pak-Out” landed firmly in the second camp. This is a 12-gauge pump gun built around one idea: shrink it down without turning it into a gimmick. The pricing on the Rock Island Armory Pak-Out shotgun is in the $400-$500 range. Unfolded, the Pak-Out measures 37.25 inches. Folded, it collapses to roughly 18.5 inches. Small enough to stash in a backpack without feeling like you’re hauling plumbing. The trick is a clever folding system that locks at…

I’ve written a handful of novels in my time, so I’m familiar with the concept of fiction, as opposed to reality. The two have a tenuous relationship at best, and part of that is that stuff that would never fly in a work of fiction can most definitely happen in real life. I’ve seen it way too often. But fiction is also the figment of the writer’s imagination. When I write fiction, I can make the characters do or say whatever I want, more or less. As a result, I can have them do something…

Franchi’s new MULE (short for Momentum Utility Lite Elite) isn’t chasing trends (it’s just chasing acronyms). It’s built to be a practical, do‑everything rifle that makes sense in states with semi‑auto restrictions, works as a defensive long gun, and still feels at home riding in a truck or hunting across the back forty. It’s a modern interpretation of an old idea: one rifle that earns its keep. Built for Utility, Not the Safe The MULE is compact and purposeful. A 16.25‑inch, suppressor‑ready barrel keeps the rifle short and maneuverable while still offering practical ballistic performance in .223 Remington and .308…