Gun control advocates often claim that the firearm industry enjoys a level of protection that no other industry has. That’s not entirely true, but the exceptions are few. What they fail to understand, though, isn’t that the gun lobby was simply so powerful that it forced lawmakers to extend that protection to them. Instead, it was a reaction to anti-gun groups suing stores and manufacturers over the actions of third parties. Someone shot up a neighborhood with a gun, and they wanted to sue the people who made the gun. So, the Protection of Lawful…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco’s announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico’s government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to increase deportations. The request, which carries no legal weight, will be submitted to state prosecutors’ offices and the U.S. Department of Justice, asking them to consider criminal charges against those responsible for the deaths. It will be accompanied…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream.  Massive explosions are being reported all over Iran as the U.S. conducts airstrikes in Iranian territory for a second night in a row. This isn’t exactly a surprise because just hours ago President Trump declared that the ceasefire is “over” and he openly warned that “we’re going to hit them hard again tonight”. Of course, the Iranians have absolutely no intention of backing down. They are reportedly preparing a very large response, and they are considering moves that would definitely take this conflict to the next level.…

There’s a profound difference between lawfare and just trying to correct wrongs. One is all about punishing the other side, regardless of the outcome. The other is about holding authorities accountable when they try to break the law. For example, there was a lawsuit in Bradford County, Florida. I covered the incident at the time. Basically, a sign at the county-owned fairground said that open carry was prohibited. As Florida has preemption, that’s not something they can do. They were asked about it and refused to follow the law, so they got sued.And that did…

Don’t worry, Land Rover Defender Octa fans. Despite what you may have heard, the monster SUV isn’t showing up for 2027 with 100 horsepower missing. At least not if you live in America. US shoppers will get the full-fat Defender Octa, along with other model year changes, including a six-cylinder instead of the old basic four, new colors, captain’s chairs, and more. Here’s what’s happening with the latest model. US Version Keeps Its V8, But Europe Gets Better Sound Credit: Land Rover In Europe and some other markets, the Defender Octa trades its 626-horsepower 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 for one that only…

In 2023, gun control advocates predicted that Florida’s permitless carry law would make the state a more dangerous place. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Giffords Florida senior advisor, declared “DeSantis just made Florida less safe.”  Everytown’s Shannon Watts called the new law a “dangerous policy,” while Moms Demand Action volunteer Gay Valimont (who’s now running for Congress as a Democrat in Florida’s 1st District) proclaimed the law “will immediately decrease public safety in our state” and “will blow the door right open for a staggering increase in gun violence.”Instead, new data from Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence…

A Virginia judge has made it clear that the temporary injunction blocking the state’s new “assault weapon” ban doesn’t just apply to a handful of localities. It applies across the entire Commonwealth. According to FOX 5 Washington DC, the ruling adds another twist to the growing legal battle over two gun control laws signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. One prohibits the future sale of many semi-automatic rifles, including AR-15-style firearms, while the other restricts where those firearms may be carried in public. Washington County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Campbell originally issued a preliminary injunction after finding the plaintiffs were likely to…

The news surrounding the future of the Destiny franchise is certainly painful, especially given how much support there still is for the series. The second game may be going off into the sunset, but the door remains slightly open for a third installment, and there are already plenty of games out there in the genre that show the hunger for more shooter action. Destiny 2 already put up some pretty impressive numbers over its lifetime, and continues to maintain a steady player count to this day, so if Bungie decides to pull the trigger and round out the trilogy, there…

“Universal Basic Capital” is a much-needed solution to the continued advancement of artificial intelligence technology’s consistent advancement. Universal basic income (UBI) was a popular topic years ago, especially as AI gained a foothold in the economy, beginning to replace human workers; however, the newer UBC concept is now gaining traction. According to a report by The Atlantic, the idea has been endorsed by figures as ideologically diverse as Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom, Steve Bannon, Sam Altman, and even Donald Trump. In both cases, UBI and UBC are policies that would give every single human a baseline salary, whether they contribute…

In a 2-1 decision, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the “assault weapon” and “large capacity” magazine ban imposed by the state of Illinois, with Trump appointee Amy St. Eve authoring the majority opinion.  St. Eve and Judge Frank Easterbrook concluded that the state’s ban on “AR-15s and thirty-round rifle magazines” are “consistent with the principles that underpin our Nation’s tradition of firearm regulation,” which is an odd framing given that the ban is actually far more encompassing than that. The Seventh Circuit previously upheld a similar ban in a case called Bevis, and…

America’s favorite BB gun is getting a patriotic makeover. Daisy Outdoor Products has unveiled three limited-edition Red Ryder models to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, and collectors will want to move fast. Two commemorative lever-action carbines will be limited to just 250 guns each, while a matching Red Ryder Revolver will have a production run of 1,776. The new lineup pays tribute to America’s Semiquincentennial with patriotic engravings and nods to both the Declaration of Independence and the Second Amendment. The two commemorative Red Ryder Carbine Lever Action rifles each feature unique markings. One is engraved with “Freedom” on the…

Navy Tuition Assistance pays for up to 100% of college courses taken while on active duty. The Navy’s Tuition Assistance program (TA) pays for up to 100% of the cost of taking college courses while on active duty. Eligibility Navy TA is available to both officer and enlisted active-duty members who meet the eligibility requirements; as well as reservists on continuous active duty. It’s also available to enlisted reservists ordered to active duty for 120 days; and to reserve officers ordered to active duty for two years or more. To qualify, members must: Have served three years on active duty.…