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…
An Xbox insider suggests that Xbox could potentially have plans in place that would allow the company to leave a popular platform in the future. Credit: Image via Microsoft Originally published by Game Rant A new insider report suggests that Xbox could put itself in a position to pull out of Steam as part of greater changes to the company’s PC strategy. The Microsoft gaming brand has been pushing its intent to make significant changes to Xbox in recent months. The new leadership at Xbox is looking to bring sweeping overhauls to the popular Microsoft gaming brand. Xbox officially named Asha…
The police chief in Twin Falls, Idaho was quick to credit an off-duty police officer and an armed citizen for saving lives on Saturday when a 24-year-old man opened fire at an In-N-Out restaurant. Three people were killed in the attack and seven others injured, but Police Chief Matthew Hicks said the two men were “heroes” for engaging the gunman, since their actions “helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties.” As you might expect, none of the major gun control groups have acknowledged the role that armed citizens played in limiting…
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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If you’re looking for the best military movies and shows on Netflix this August, we’re here to save you from another long night of scrolling through menu tiles while your dinner slowly becomes tomorrow’s breakfast. Netflix has a lot to watch, which sounds useful until the algorithm turns your search for Navy SEALs into a reality series about attractive people selling beachfront property. This list should help narrow the field. Several of these movies and shows are new to Netflix in August, including all seven seasons of SEAL Team, a new Indian Air Force drama and a few familiar military…
Police officers spend their careers warning the public not to play around with firearms. Apparently, that message occasionally needs to be repeated in the squad room, too. The Pasadena Police Department has released surveillance video showing a September 2025 incident in which an officer was seriously injured after what Chief Gene Harris described as “horseplay” involving loaded firearms inside a department parking structure. According to the department and reporting from Police1 and ABC 7 Los Angeles, the incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2025, just before officers were set to begin their shifts. The video shows a patrol…
There are lots of ways to slice and dice automotive sales and production data in search of trends that signal a shift from month to month, quarter to quarter, or year to year. Clump together 10 or 20 years of data and you start to see the big picture. That’s one way that Experian, the credit reporting agency, looks at US sales trends, with a unique focus on “vehicles in operation,” or VIO. Experian’s data goes back decades, which explains how the company can account for the 298 million vehicles on American roads today, up from 293.5 million in the…
I hate checking a bag. Waiting at an airport luggage carousel with a bunch of other weary travelers after a long flight is not my idea of a good time. I’d rather pack light and rewear certain items than bring a giant bag with things I likely won’t need. This all means I demand a good amount of durability and capacity from a carry-on bag, and with the Coraza luggage from Cotopaxi, I get all of those needs met. From the sun-bleached sidewalks in Turks and Caicos to the rugged farm stays of Montana, the Coraza rolled everywhere I went…
Imagine doing everything right in your business, but still being vilified by someone who despises your entire industry? On one level, it’s not like they were going to be customers anyway, but on another, they’re trying to paint you as a criminal despite doing everything you can to do things correctly. It’s not your fault that they your products keep ending up in the wrong hands within a few years after you sell them. That’s exactly what Brady likes to do with their “name and shame” tactics. They don’t really have any evidence that certain…
Competition pistol maker Rideout Arsenal is packing up and heading to Georgia. And according to the company, Virginia’s increasingly hostile political climate toward the firearms industry played a major role in the decision. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced this week that Rideout Arsenal will invest $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 jobs over the next several years. For a company that just burst onto the scene with one of the most innovative pistols we saw at SHOT Show 2026, that’s a significant move. Another Firearms Company Votes With Its Feet If the story sounds familiar,…
Earlier this month, executives from General Motors and Ford met with President Trump, along with auto dealer and race team legend Roger Penske. The result of what the President called a “great meeting” was almost certainly not what the automakers had in mind. In short, the President told America that “they don’t want people to fix their car.” Of course, they represents automakers, notably GM and Ford in this case, since they were the ones on hand. It’s all in reference to the ongoing Right To Repair movement, which will likely get even more complicated as cars get even more…
Oil prices have once again surged, this time quickly past a sustainable point for most, as the United States strikes multiple targets across Iran. The ruling class at large continues to claim these attacks are in “self-defense” against “unwarranted aggression.” Explosions and impacts were reported across southern and central Iran hours after US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said US Central Command (CENTCOM) “will be busy tonight.” “Because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard – and we will be,” Hegseth told reporters. This news comes as the ruling class continues to tell the public that a peace deal…
One of the great pleasures of exploring the backcountry by taking roads less traveled is spending time enjoying the serenity and grandeur of Mother Nature. That time outdoors is enhanced when off-road adventures include camping off the grid in a trailer, protected from the elements and reenergized by a sound night’s sleep. That’s where custom-designed, ruggedly built, off-road teardrop, pop-up tent trailers, and full-bodied campers have become extremely popular over the last decade. Lightweight off-road trailers give owners of smaller vehicles and all-wheel-drive CUVs the ability to camp and enjoy off-grid camping; (photo/Bruce W. Smith) Outdoor explorers of all ages…
We’re about three weeks away from Virginia’s ban on “assault firearms” and “large capacity” magazines taking effect, and gun shops across the Old Dominion are continuing to see booming business as customers look to stock up on the guns and magazines that will have to be pulled from store shelves unless the law is enjoined from being enforced by an injunction. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, gun sales in Virginia last month were about double what they were in May, 2025. That’s right in line with what Steve’s Archery and Guns owner Steve…
By now, you’ve probably noticed a pattern in modern gun control politics. Step 1: Find data. Step 2: Remove context. Step 3: Call a press conference. Step 4: Blame gun stores. According to NSSF Senior Vice President Larry Keane, that’s exactly what’s happening with Brady’s latest lawsuit against the Department of Justice and the ATF. And frankly, he’s got a point. Brady Sues ATF Brady is suing the federal government to force the release of information connected to ATF’s Demand Letter 2 program, a long-running reporting requirement for firearm retailers whose guns are later traced by law enforcement under specific…
Graham Platner has received a wave of both praise and criticism in recent weeks. The U.S. Senate candidate from Maine continues to garner support from at least one particular demographic: veterans groups. Platner officially became the Democratic Party candidate on Tuesday evening after comfortably defeating Gov. Janet Mills, whose campaign was suspended in April due to a lack of fundraising though she remained on the ballot. The Associated Press called the race as 8% of the votes were counted, when Platner had earned 75% of the vote. NBC News later reported that Platner garnered roughly 149,800 votes, or 72%, compared…
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly resigned on Thursday, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military at a time of “rising threats.” The resignation is another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down. Healey told Starmer in a letter that the government’s Defense Investment Plan falls “well short of what is required at this dangerous time.” Publication of the plan has been delayed amid reports of disagreement between the defense ministry and the Treasury. Starmer has pledged to boost U.K. defense spending…
