Let’s get something straight: If the government can hand out tax credits for electric scooters, rooftop solar panels, and chicken coops, then surely it can help law-abiding Americans exercise a right that’s actually in the Constitution. I’m talking about guns, of course—specifically, a tax incentive or rebate of up to $800 for every first-time firearm purchase made by a non-prohibited person in the United States. That’s right. Uncle Sugar should be footing part of the bill when a responsible citizen decides to buy their first boomstick. Before you clutch your pearls, remember that the Second Amendment doesn’t say, “…shall not…

For the past few weeks we’ve been reporting on the growing number of Garden State municipalities that are refunding residents $150 of the $200 application fee for concealed carry permits; a welcome move meant to not only make it more affordable to exercise our Second Amendment rights, but to send a message to lawmakers in Trenton that these fees are unconstitutional to begin with.  To date, these efforts have been confined to New Jersey, but there’s evidence that the refund revolution is starting to spread to other states as well. This week the new sheriff…

In a bizarre and controversial move, the parents of Joaquin Oliver—a student killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting—have created an AI version of their late son to promote gun control. On what would have been Oliver’s 25th birthday, a digital recreation of him appeared in an interview with former CNN host Jim Acosta, discussing gun violence and advocating for stricter firearm laws. “I was taken from this world too soon due to gun violence while at school,” the AI said during the pre-recorded chat. “We need to create safe spaces… build a culture of kindness and understanding.” Acosta, who’s…

Georgia’s lieutenant governors aren’t generally well-remembered. As a native son of the state, I can recall a few names, but generally not because the role is that important or groundbreaking. I’d even forgotten that a man named Geoff Duncan held the office until just a couple of years ago. Like a lot of lawmakers, he was mostly a non-issue. But he clearly didn’t like President Trump, taking a side opposing him on a number of grounds, even as he said he disagreed with Joe Biden on policy. In fact, he ended up endorsing Kamala Harris…

David Jolly wants to be Florida’s next governor, but his past words and evolving positions are already igniting backlash — not just from Republicans, but from within his own party. In a resurfaced 2023 MSNBC interview (see below), Jolly appeared to brush off the Second Amendment entirely. “Maybe I don’t [agree with the Second Amendment]. I don’t care,” he said. He also called for Americans to “crush the culture of guns,” making clear he supports sweeping gun control measures. Those comments are now coming back to haunt him as he begins laying the groundwork for a gubernatorial run in the…

This article was originally published by Ava Grace at Natural News.  China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal (projected to exceed 1,000 warheads by 2030) and developing advanced capabilities like hypersonic missiles and a full nuclear triad, shifting from “minimum deterrence” to strategic dominance in Asia. Beijing aims to undermine U.S. alliances by sowing doubt over America’s willingness to defend partners (e.g., Japan, South Korea, the Philippines) in a nuclear conflict, pressuring them into strategic passivity. Investments in hypersonic missiles, Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems (FOBS), and mobile launchers ensure a survivable second-strike capability, enabling coercion without direct conflict. China exploits…

It was the kind of day I dream about all winter: 8 hours of alpine singletrack, grinding up punchy climbs and bashing down rocky descents above treeline. The bike? Salsa’s new Blackthorn 125 C GX Transmission, fully loaded with bikepacking gear. Salsa claims the new ride can do everything your typical trail rider could want, mixing uphill capability with downhill brawn. But the real trick is its willingness to transform into a bikepacking rig. Graced with an amalgamation of gear storage options and lots of room for water, the Blackthorn 125 can carry a life support system for long hauls.…

A 38-year-old man was shot and killed by Rochester police on July 31 after pulling a handgun on officers and refusing repeated commands to drop it. The whole thing started around 5:23 p.m. when a caller reported a suspicious man in red clothing wandering door to door near Ernestine Street and even walking onto someone’s deck. Two hours later, more calls started coming in—same guy, same neighborhood, still acting strange. At 7:26 p.m., someone on nearby Milton Street said the man tried to get into a car that was occupied and parked in a driveway. A few minutes later, another…

If you’re a child of the 1990s or later, there’s a good chance you have a complicated relationship with video games and maybe even a little dopamine addiction. It’s the downside of growing up alongside World of Warcraft. (And, by the way, the 82nd Airborne Division command sergeant major graduated high school in 1996, and so was, technically, a ’90s kid. ’90s kids are now the old guard.)The one good thing about being a Millennial (take your vitamins, friends), Gen Z-er or even younger is that your dopamine addiction makes it easy to do things if you can gamify them.…

The original version of this story was published on iRunFar. Kilian Jornet has won every big ultramarathon there is. Now the prolific runner has his sights set on a new goal: Connecting all of the lower United States’ 14,000-foot peaks by foot and bike. Jornet, 37, is best-known for winning the UTMB four times, the Hardrock 100 five times, Western States 100 in 2011, and the Zegama Marathon 11 times. In recent years, he’s also turned to ambitious alpine objectives outside of racing. With his newest project, which he’s calling States of Elevation, he’ll link all 72 of the 14,000-foot peaks across the lower U.S. The Goal On Instagram,…

Gun control is a terrible idea. I know it, and you know it.Unfortunately, a lot of people are still buying into the idea that it’s not. Quite the contrary, really. Whether they actually buy it or are just trying to spin things so it looks like they’re interested in “doing something” remains to be seen, but they are buying in just the same. New York City is a big center for this kind of so-called thinking. They’ve foisted it onto the rest of the state, and it’s all been sold as essential to combating violent…

Smith & Wesson is reaching into the vault and pulling out a modernized classic. After a 27-year hiatus, the Model 940 revolver is back, this time with a few notable updates aimed at today’s concealed carriers. MSRP: $999. Originally discontinued in 1998, the 940 returns as a 9mm revolver built on the familiar 640 frame. It features a five-shot cylinder, utilizes moon clips for 9mm headspacing, and sports a snag-free concealed hammer—making it a compact option for deep carry. The updated version includes a fluted, one-piece barrel, an XS tritium front sight, and a U-notch rear, giving shooters a clearer…