This article was originally published by Garrison Vance at Natural News. Israel supplied a version of its Iron Beam laser defense system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the war with Iran, according to a report by the Financial Times and two sources familiar with the matter. [1] The lightweight surveillance system Spectro was also provided, the report stated. The deployment was ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Axios, which reported that an Iron Dome battery and personnel were also sent. [1] Details of the Transfer The Iron Beam system, first deployed by Israel in December 2025, is designed…
This article originally appeared on The Inertia. Sea lions and seals may come off as cuddly sea dogs, but don’t let appearances fool you. When they’re angry, they’re a force to be reckoned with. And they do get angry. Well-known New Zealand surf photographer Rambo Estrada found that out firsthand recently. While shooting a handful of local rippers, the Mt. Maunganui–based Estrada witnessed a surfer being accosted by one very pissed-off pinniped. Damon “Crackers” Cracknell, who Estrada describes as a Southland local core lord, was chased from the water by the lion. He even used his board to fend it…
In Rhode Island, SB 2710 seeks to ban ownership of so-called assault weapons throughout the state. These are the same guns that were grandfathered in last year when the same legislature voted to ban the sale and import of such firearms. At the time, it was one of those, “We’re not coming after your guns, just stopping any more people from owning them. You’re safe,” kind of things, but it’s now clear as crystal that anti-gunners were never going to let that stand. And, sure enough, they’re trying to ban them all.But as NRA executive…
A Wisconsin turkey hunt turned into something straight out of a predator documentary, and it’s all on camera. A 19-year-old hunter was stalked and then attacked by a bobcat while sitting in the woods near Wisconsin Rapids, according to reporting from KARE 11. The hunter, Carson Bender, was set up and listening for birds when something else caught his attention. “It sounded like something was patting leaves behind me,” he said. Instead of spinning around, he quietly hit record on his phone. Good call. Because what showed up wasn’t a turkey. It was a bobcat, locked in and watching him.…
Military.com has learned that a U.S.-flagged cargo ship operated by Danish shipping giant Maersk, one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, cleared the Strait of Hormuz on Monday under U.S. military protection. The vessel, ALLIANCE FAIRFAX, transited the strategic waterway under a “comprehensive security plan” coordinated with the U.S. military, a Maersk spokesperson confirmed to Military.com. The vessel had been unable to depart the Persian Gulf for months. Monday was the first day of a mission dubbed as “Project Freedom,” utilizing guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platforms, and roughly 15,000 service members as…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More After several years of waning profits, REI Co-op improved its finances significantly in 2025, according to information released Monday. But the nation’s largest consumer co-op and outdoor retailer may face even more turbulence in 2026. The latest financial reports from REI show that it has been successful in narrowing the gap toward profitability. After posting a $156 million loss in 2024, the retailer reduced its net loss to $54.3 million in 2025, thanks to “healthy full-price selling and stronger inventory management,” according to a…
A therapist with deep ties to the military community, this is Dr. Emma Smith’s final monthly advice column for Military.com. I’ve sat down to write this column several times, and each time I’ve found myself unable to do what I’ve always done here: translate complexity into something usable or hopeful. For me, this space has always been about that. About naming what often goes unspoken in military life. The invisible labor. The strategic and often geographic calculations. The emotional terrain that doesn’t make it into briefings or homecoming photos. And the fact that our grit and resilience allow us to…
Pennsylvania hunters could get a limited path to hunt deer over bait, but this isn’t a statewide green light to dump corn below your treestand. House Bill 2440, introduced April 27 by Rep. Thomas Mehaffie, would amend Title 34 of Pennsylvania law and allow licensed hunters to use bait for deer on private property in areas designated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bill would apply only under commission regulations, which means hunters wouldn’t get broad permission to bait deer wherever they choose. The bill is now in the House Game and Fisheries Committee, which has a voting meeting scheduled…
The Department of Justice is threatening to sue the city of Denver over its ban on so-called assault weapons, but city officials say they’re prepared to defend the ban in court if necessary. Last week Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston and City Attorney Miko Brown warning that there would be legal consequences if the city doesn’t cease enforcement of its ban on “assault weapons”, which has been in place since 1989. Dhillon vowed to file a federal lawsuit if the city did not enter into a consent decree acknowledging…
Food storage is one of the most critical parts of homesteading and emergency preparedness. Meals Ready-To-Eat, also known as MREs, are a common staple when it comes to survival. The military uses them to help feed soldiers in the field, and they are often used for those going out for long hikes and backpacking. We’ve all seen those MREs on store shelves at outdoor stores, but have you ever tried one? Don’t get us wrong, MREs do a great job of fueling up the body and providing a lot of caloric energy in a small package. However, they are usually…
I’ve spent decades on alpine, Nordic, and backcountry skis, but a couple of years ago, when I first clicked into skate skis, I was a beginner all over again. Skate skiing felt twitchy, technical, and humbling, reminding me how hard it is to start something new. It also physically kicked my butt. I consider myself in good shape, but those first sessions left me breathless and sore in places I didn’t expect. When I began testing the Fischer Aeroguide Skate 85, I had only skate skied a handful of times. I wasn’t strong, efficient, or smooth. After using these skis…
New York City isn’t fond of guns. They don’t want anyone to have them, and it doesn’t matter what kind of gun we’re talking about here, either. They want them all gone; they just can’t make that happen. And, despite the animosity between the new mayor and the NYPD, the department itself tends to have a very high number of officers who favor gun control. They’re proud of finding guns that people aren’t expressly authorized to have, even if it’s clear they’re not a threat to anyone.For example, as Lee Williams points out, they’re absolutely…
Last week a three-judge panel on the D.C. Court of Appeals (which is the highest local court in the District) ruled the District of Columbia’s ban on ammunition magazines that can hold more than ten rounds violates the Second Amendment. These magazines are “arms”, the court concluded, and they are unquestionably in common use for lawful purposes, which means that they’re protected by the U.S. Constitution. Now the District of Columbia is hoping to reverse that decision through an en banc review, and is asking the Court of Appeals to keep the ruling from taking…
As the Iran war intensifies, the United States ruling class, headed by Donald Trump, refuses to rule out a military draft. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that Trump “keeps his options on the table” when asked about the possibility of conscription. Why Military Conscription Is Worse Than Slavery The White House’s Rapid Response team denied plans for a draft, writing on X of Leavitt, “She didn’t say anything close to this. You just made it up.” Technically, she did not say that there were plans for a draft, but she did say that the ruling class won’t rule it…
There’s been a push lately to try and hold gun companies accountable not just for what they do, but for what third parties do. The hope among many anti-gunners is that they can leverage companies’ advertising, saying it encourages illegal behavior, and then try to hold them responsible for it. Among other things, of course.The truth is, though, that if all the gun control laws on the books work as advertised, it doesn’t really matter all that much what the ad copy says, right?Well, it’s likely to shift at least some marketing in the gun…
I stared into the bed of my pickup — loaded with two suitcases of clothes, essential outdoor gear, pet supplies, kitchen necessities, and a mountain bike — and saw a small open plot of real estate. I’d loaded up with everything I absolutely needed for a cross-country move and had room for one small luxury. Ordinarily, a background yard fire pit would be out of the question. In fact, it would be the first thing on the gear chopping block. But I sized up the PACKFIRE carrying case — a hard-sided backpack the size of a standard carry-on — and dropped it squarely into…
Private property owners generally have the right to prohibit firearms on the premises if they so choose, but that right could soon be curtailed in Tennessee, at least when it comes to landlords. According to a recent report by Rental Housing Journal, only four states have laws on the books that regulate what landlords may or may not do when it comes to tenants and guns. Of the four, the Journal says that Tennessee is the only one that outright allows landlords to ban the possession of firearms, even for lawful gun owners. HB 469 and SB…
Mercedes-Benz is about to launch the luxury van space in the U.S. Overlanding and camper vans, especially built on the 4×4 and AWD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platforms, are nothing new. But it’s tough to call even the best-equipped Sprinter luxurious unless you’re comparing it to a tent. The new Mercedes-Benz VLE looks to fill that gap with an electric van. Van & Style Don’t Quite Work Together (Photo/Mercedes-Benz) This van won’t win many points for exterior style. It’s clearly meant to be a van through and through, with the very square shape that demands. Benz has tried to make it more…
“Gun control works.”That’s the underlying message of everything that groups like Everytown, Giffords, or Brady push for. If it doesn’t work, why should anyone do it? Do they believe it works? Who knows. What we know is that they claim it does, and they can show plenty of studies to say that they’re right. We’ve talked about those studies before, of course, and why they’re complete BS. However, they keep saying it does, and to push for it, they like to trot out a lot of stories that show the supposed horrors of so-called gun…
Christian nationalism has been on full display, culminating with the murder of Charlie Kirk last year. Religious freedom groups are now receiving complaints that the Christian Nationalist ruling class has told soldiers that the war with Iran is “all part of God’s divine plan.” JD Vance Doubles Down On Christian Nationalism Psyop Continues: Christian Nationalism on the Rise Freedom of religion and freedom from religion are both important if we expect to have a free society. People cannot and should not be expected to live under religious seclusion, especially if they aren’t harming anyone else. However, U.S. military commanders have been…
In Southern California, a legal fight is brewing between environmentalists, Native Americans, and mining interests — and it’s all happening on one of America’s newest public land areas, Chuckwalla National Monument. The outcome of this lawsuit will touch at the core of the federal government’s ability to designate and preserve public lands. What Is Chuckwalla National Monument? This 740,000-acre area comprises five distinct land parcels near Palm Springs and Riverside, Calif., bordering Joshua Tree National Park. Located at the intersection of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, this mountainous region is home to many rare and endangered species, including the desert…
