A Utah Republican has pulled back a bill that would require gun owners to report any use of force in self-defense to local law enforcement, in part to address concerns from some local Second Amendment advocates. Bearing Arms first reported on HB 133 in early January, and noted some issues with the legislation as it was originally introduced. In its initial form, the legislation would have required anyone using force to defend themselves or others to inform law enforcement of their actions “as soon as the actor isn’t in imminent danger” in order to have…
Pulsar Trail 3 LRF thermal scopes bring a 1,500-yard laser rangefinder and better battery life to Pulsar’s fan favorite hunting lineup. Pulsar showed two models at SHOT Show 2026, the Trail 3 LRF XQ50 and the higher-end Trail 3 LRF XR50. Both aim at hunters who want a traditional riflescope layout with modern thermal performance. Availability is slated for mid-February. Trail 3 LRF Overview The Trail 3 line sticks mostly to what made earlier Trails popular while updating both internal and external features. Both models share the same housing, controls, battery system, and LRF capability. The differences come down to…
Why the SOLGW Bolt Carrier Group Sets the Standard If you’ve spent any time in the AR-15 community, you’ve likely asked yourself: Do you really need to upgrade your BCG in your rifle? It’s a fair question. After all, most factory bolt carrier groups function adequately. But if you’re serious about reliability, longevity, and peak performance, upgrading to a premium BCG is a smart move. Enter the Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) bolt carrier group. This isn’t your average BCG. It’s precision-engineered, battle-tested, and backed by a lifetime warranty that proves SOLGW stands behind its craftsmanship. The Heart of…
It’s been funny how the anti-gun left has suddenly discovered the Second Amendment since Alex Pretti was killed.I’m not someone who thinks it’s wise to bring a gun to a “protest,” particularly when part of that protest is to interfere with federal law enforcement officers. Even if you don’t intend to interfere with anyone, it’s still just a bad idea as a general thing. It doesn’t mean you don’t have a right to do it, but there are a lot of things I have a right to do that would be a terrible idea.My right…
The Leupold BX‑6 Range HD 4DOF is a new flagship rangefinding binocular designed to combine long‑range ranging, advanced ballistic solving, and GPS‑based mapping in a single optic. Built around a 10×42 optical system, the BX‑6 is aimed at long‑range shooters, hunters, and archers who want one device to handle ranging, ballistic computation, and target location. Integrated Ballistics and Environmental Data At the center of the BX‑6 is Hornady’s 4DOF ballistic calculator, which uses onboard environmental sensors to measure temperature, pressure, and shooting angle. The system supports both rifle and archery ballistics, allowing the binocular to deliver corrected solutions without relying…
United States ruler Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has vowed to send thousands of troops to Gaza for deployment. Trump announced the initiative in a Truth Social post, stating that countries participating will formalize their commitments at a meeting on February 19th in Washington. “Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force and Local Police,” he wrote, adding that Hamas must uphold its commitment to full and immediate “demilitarization.” Trump Reveals “Phase Two” of the Gaza Ceasefire The deployment of military troops to…
The Bruen decision was a watershed moment for the American gun rights cause.Finally, the Supreme Court clearly articulated what common-sense Americans already knew: the right to keep and bear arms means that you have a right to have a gun on your person and carry it with you outside of your home. It’s a little disturbing that it took so long (couldn’t they have figured this out in 1803?), but better late than never. More federal courts are finally catching onto what the Framers intended and inscribed in our national charter.This is not the first time…
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, a series of 21 islands and 12 miles of shoreline in Lake Superior, is one of Wisconsin’s natural gems. If it became a national park, it would be Wisconsin’s first. This week, lawmakers began the process to add the area to the national park system, but the measure is already sparking controversy. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore? This series of 21 islands along Lake Superior is located in far northeastern Wisconsin, about 80 miles from Duluth, Minn. Highlights of the island include sea caves, sandy beaches, and the biggest…
We’ve reported several times about the onslaught of anti-gun legislation under consideration in Virginia since voters elected Democrat Abigail Spanberger as their new governor. Many of those measures are seeing great success, with the bill banning common semi-automatic firearms and normal capacity magazines already approved by the House of Representatives by a large margin. One egregious measure, however, has already met a timely end. House Bill 207 would have created an entirely new section of Virginia’s tax code dedicated solely to suppressors. If enacted, licensed firearms dealers would have been required to collect a $500 tax on every retail suppressor…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn preparedness, your mindset is the foundation for every action you take. It can be the tool that ensures your safety or the trigger that invites disaster. As preppers, we often talk about having the right gear along with tactical and homesteading skills, but what happens when your own thinking becomes the biggest threat? This isn’t about complex survival scenarios. It can happen on any given morning when a simple decision goes wrong. It’s easy to get locked into a false sense of “I’ve got this,” where you override your better judgment. This is…
This article was originally published by Micahel Snyder at The End of the American Dream under the title: Kick Off Event Incoming: Israel Is Going To Attack Iran Even If The U.S. Does Not – A Major Showdown In The Middle East Now Appears To Be Inevitable One way or another, it appears that a final showdown in the Middle East is going to happen. The tyrants that are running Iran have slaughtered tens of thousands of protesters, they have just deployed ballistic missiles that travel so fast that they can reach Israel in 10 minutes, it has been reported that…
“In common use.”I don’t like that being the standard for whether a gun can be banned or not, but that’s what the Supreme Court said, and that’s what we’re stuck with, at least for now. The phrase, though, applies to most things we’ve got banging around our gun safes, from the single-shot .22 rifle we taught our kids to shoot with, to the AR-15s we bought for various reasons up to and including the fact that some people don’t want us to have them.The idea of a firearm being in common use shouldn’t be a…
More power and more gold. The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 becomes the 53, and those two things cover the bulk of them. The engine is a new inline-six instead of the old four-cylinder, there’s a new exhaust for more sound, and this SUV gets a drift mode for the first time. Plus, there’s a new Golden Accents Package for anyone who misses the badges on their late ’90s Lexus. Small Changes, Big Impact (Photo/Mercedes-Benz) With an all-new GLC just around the corner, Mercedes-Benz has made surprisingly significant changes — ones buyers will notice, starting with a new engine. The 3.0L…
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I recently had an early look at the new Vortex Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot during the 2025 Vortex Media Summit at Vortex HQ, and while I haven’t yet put it through any long-term testing, it’s clear that Vortex has been deliberate about what this optic is meant to be. The Triumph seems built with the goal of delivering reliable, user-friendly performance for shooters who don’t want to overspend. In a market where prices keep creeping higher and the features are more complex, this new addition to the Vortex lineup stands out by packing a surprising amount of functionality into…
Democrats in the Virginia House of Representatives easily passed a handful of anti-gun bills, including a proposed ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity” magazines, handing House Republicans and lawful gun owners a huge defeat. In the House floor vote held on February 5, the vote on House Bill 217, the sweeping gun and magazine ban, was 58-34. And as the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) pointed out, the measures were rushed through the process. “Today, the Virginia House of Delegates added half a dozen gun control bills to the floor agenda for votes and promptly passed…
