A lot of people see the rules the ATF proposes from time to time, recognize there’s a comment period, and then ignore it. Why bother? After all, the ATF is going to do what it’s going to do. The comment period is required by law, but there doesn’t seem to be any imperative to actually listen to those comments. If there were, there are a lot of anti-gun rules that would never have gone into effect if they had been.Right now, the ATF is considering a pile of new rules, and the comment period is…
If you receive Department of Veterans Affairs disability payments, then for 2026, you received a 2.8% raise in your benefits. These are the dates you get those monthly checks. Disability benefit payments for a particular month are paid on the first business day of the following month. When the first day of that month falls on a non-business day or a holiday, VA benefits will be paid on the last business day of the preceding month. Here is the VA disability payment schedule for 2026 to help you plan your finances. 2026 VA Disability Payment Schedule Month Payment Date Day…
Riding a dirt bike is one of those activities that is often both very social and yet very isolating. They’re social in that you often go out riding with your buddies, and that camaraderie is one of the draws. On the other hand, you’re inevitably stuck in your helmet, which makes communication kind of tough. Until now, that is, because Cardo is introducing its Venture helmet, and spoiler alert: it’s awesome. The Helmet If you’re thinking, “Wait, Cardo? Isn’t that the company that makes those communicators that clip on the side of your street helmet?” then you’re already getting to…
She says it was self-defense. Police say it was cold-blooded murder. 35-year-old Ashley Ruhland has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 49-year-old Justin Emmick. The Sioux City, Iowa resident was killed on July 29 in a remote spot on his 30-acre property, accessible only by foot and ATVs. According to authorities, Ruhland had been staying with Emmick, but also had an active order of protection against him. That’s odd enough, but if you’re really in fear of your life then why would you put yourself in a position where you’re going to…
We know you can’t turn back the clock, but we wouldn’t mind returning to a time when full-size pickups were simple, stripped-down, work-duty affairs, and they cost less than a large sedan, and we called them “half-ton” trucks.With the average price of a basic, no-frills full-size pickup creeping toward $40,000,we don’t even need to debate whether the cost of entry has gotten too high. New trucks are simply too expensive, and we’re holding onto our old pickups for longer these days, even if that means spending more money to keep them running. The Average American Truck Is Now 12 Years…
On July 19, a shooting took place in Asheville, N.C. Two people were killed, and seven others were injured. Right now, police still haven’t caught the suspect, which is less than good, to say the least. It’s safe to say that while the media calls this a “mass shooting,” it bears no resemblance to what happened in Idaho over the weekend. This was likely a targeted attack over a personal beef. In other words, it was likely gang-related.But, like so many other mayors of decent-sized cities across the country, rather than admit that she’s sucked…
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Back in my day, everyone was working for the weekend. It was the time when you’d get done with work or school, then go blow off some steam. That did not include opening fire at an In-and-Out. Like many would-be mass killers, this chucklehead, who has been identified, thought he’d find a place with a fair number of people and start killing. And, well, anti-gunners will tell you that if you put a gun-free zone sign on the door, someone with murderous intent will stay outside. Unfortunately, all that does is keep good guys with guns…
The FBI has reportedly subpoenaed a freelance reporter over his report on a secret U.S. mission in North Korea. FBI agents delivered the subpoena, issued by prosecutors in Virginia, to Matthew Cole’s home in New York in February, and demanded he hand over two years of contacts and sources, the New York Times reported, citing anonymous sources. Coles had been working as a freelance reporter for the publication. In 2025, Cole and staff reporter Dave Philipps reported on a Navy SEAL Team 6 mission in 2019 that led to the death of two or three unarmed North Koreans. Cole and…
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Father’s Day for gun dads is not about neckties and polite applause. It is about tools that stop disappearing, range gear that actually works, storage that protects the good stuff, and maybe one new Smith & Wesson revolver just to keep things interesting. Father’s Day Gifts For Gun Dads Who Earned Better Gear Unlike Christmas and Thanksgiving, the pomp and circumstance of Father’s Day is limited to the select few who step up to the chaos of fatherhood. For us gun guys, it means everything from missed sleep to lost tools. Here are six Father’s Day gifts for the gun-toting…
The Stealth Arms Platypus already brings 2011-style performance with Glock magazine practicality, but this custom build takes the platform into dream-gun territory. With Impact Machine Flatty Platy porting, Rising Creek Customs Cerakote, a Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed, and the exact options I wanted, this pistol turned into the flat-shooting, hard-running custom handgun I had been chasing. The Custom Stealth Arms Platypus Build That Started the Obsession The Stealth Arms Platypus is a fully customizable pistol that accepts Glock mags, blending 2011 performance with unmatched personalization. Few handguns offer this level of configurability, and even fewer combine it with the practical advantage…
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I’m sure we all remember the dreadlocked DEA agent going on about how he was the only one professional enough to handle his .40-caliber Glock, right before shooting himself in the leg. Police officers are trained in how to use their firearms safely, but like any group of humans, some listen, and others don’t. Mr. DEA was a prime example. However, we now have a new contender for the title of dumbest law enforcement officer’s gun handling.This one comes out of anti-gun Pasadena. California has a ton of gun control laws because regular folks like…
A Japanese sword took LT George Cairns’ arm on a Burmese hilltop. He seized that same blade, kept fighting, and earned a place among Britain’s most savage Victoria Cross legends. Mankind has been consumed with war since our very beginnings. Ever since Cain knocked his brother Abel’s brains out with a rock, we have been a species of scrappers. We venerate warriors and celebrate their wars. Along the way, we have somehow lost touch with just how ghastly real war actually is. Everybody dies. That’s obviously a given. However, that war takes young people in their prime is what makes…
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Skip the “best Dad ever” mug and give him something that actually earns a spot in the truck, safe, range bag, or hunting pack. These Father’s Day gun gifts are built for stories, not clutter. Skip the Socks: Give Dad a Story This Father’s Day Every year we celebrate a long list of holidays, and to be completely honest, they often bleed into each other without clear memories of whether that was 2012 or 2022. This Father’s Day can be different, though, because you can make this the most memorable holiday ever for the Dad in your life by getting…
The final phase of a U.S. Coast Guard initiative at Base Kodiak will inject more than $140 million in funding to construct 30 additional housing units, a child development center, and other infrastructure improvements in Alaska. Two task orders were awarded in May to the Tutor Perini Corporation, a general contractor, and issued under the National Multiple Award Construction Contract III, according to the service in a June 12 press release. The first task order is valued at $81.8 million and involves constructing 15 family housing duplexes that feature 20 three-bedroom and 10 four-bedroom units. The second task order valued…
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United States President Donald Trump has claimed that he is expecting to sign the US-Iran peace deal today (Sunday, June 14th), opening the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. The Pakistani prime minister has said that both sides have already agreed to the text of the agreement; however, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is still pushing back on some sticking points. Qatari negotiators made their way to Tehran this morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement. According to a diplomat with knowledge of Iran-U.S. diplomacy, as reported by CBS News, should both sides sign the deal as expected,…
This Father’s Day gear guide skips the gimmicks and sticks to tested packs, tools, blades, lights, gloves, medical gear, and a dryfire training kit that actually work. If Dad shoots, travels, fixes things, or just likes being prepared, this list has teeth. This year’s Father’s Day Gift Guide is a mix of new and old, or at least new and updates to old. Items featured here have been tested by yours truly in real-world situations. The older I get, the less time, space and interest I have in things that just don’t work right. These products work right. Feel free…
