Even on the low end of estimates, hundreds of defensive gun uses take place across the country every day. The vast majority of the incident go unreported in the media, but here are three recent armed citizen stories that proved too compelling for local news outlets to ignore. The first comes from Limestone County, Alabama, where a homeowner confronted a heavily armed and oddly attired car burglar last Wednesday. The suspect was identified as Tanner Stewart Phillips, of Hartselle. According to authorities, Phillips allegedly broke into a car at the victim’s home. The homeowner confronted him,…
An agreement between the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and the State of New York paves the way for nonresidents to apply for firearm permits and legally carry in the Empire State. FPC filed the lawsuit Shaffer v. Quattrone in November 2024, arguing that people “do not surrender their Second Amendment-protected rights when they travel outside their home state.” “Now, as a result of the FPC lawsuit and the plaintiffs’ settlement with the State of New York, the State now expressly holds the position that in-state residency or employment is not required for licensure and clearly posted this confirmation on its…
This article was originally published by Marcos Giansante at The Mises Institute. In many emerging and tropical economies, the Austrian business cycle does not appear as a temporary deviation from equilibrium; it becomes a permanent condition. Chronic fiscal deficits, unstable legal frameworks, and recurring monetary expansion are not exceptional responses to extraordinary crises; they are structural features of the political order itself. As a result, the familiar cycle of artificial boom, malinvestment, and correction never fully resolves; it merely reshapes itself, extending its distortions across time. This persistent imbalance affects not only prices and production, but also the behavior of…
When our Founding Fathers felt their tea was being taxed unfairly, ostensibly to pay back the debt England incurred during the French & Indian War, they didn’t just sit around and do nothing. No, they boarded a cargo ship loaded with tea and tossed it in the harbor. They were so polite about the whole thing that, though they smashed open a lock securing the cargo, they brought a new lock to the ship the next morning. After that, “No taxation without representation” became a battle cry leading into the American Revolution.Since then, Americans have…
The Supreme Court will meet in conference this Friday, and among the cases scheduled for discussion are two that deal with bans on commonly owned ammunition magazines, as well as a three challenges to state and local bans on so-called assault weapons. If the Court once again turns away a challenge to these bans, or even keeps them in limbo for the rest of the term, millions more Americans could be subject to these prohibitions by the time the justices have the opportunity address the issue once again. At the moment, bans on so-called assault…
A Cleveland homeowner is lucky to be alive after opening his front door and walking straight into gunfire. According to reporting from 19 News, the shooting happened just after 1 a.m. Friday on Schiller Avenue in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. The homeowner, who asked that his last name not be used, said he heard noises coming from his driveway and believed someone was trying to steal a Kia parked outside. “I literally flew out of bed,” he told 19 News. His goal, he said, was simple: scare them off before they could take the vehicle. Instead, the moment he opened…
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…
As Cam noted on Thursday, Virginia is now one step closer to becoming one of the most anti-gun states in the nation, and in the span of just a few months. While the approved measures aren’t quite as bad as the early versions, they’re bad enough. This follows as Virginia also redrew its district lines into one that pushes out every single Republican district except for one, which seems to be so ridiculously Republican that they couldn’t have drawn it away if they wanted.So, what does all of this mean?Let’s start with a comment from…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken the unusual step of tapping military leaders for high-level diplomacy, sending the top U.S. commander in the Middle East to talks over Iran’s nuclear program and positioning the Army secretary as a key negotiator on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, for the first time joined indirect U.S.-Iran talks Friday in Oman, appearing in his dress uniform as a reminder of the American buildup of military might in the region. As Army Secretary Dan Driscoll reprised his role at Russia-Ukraine talks this week, he worked to keep…
The killing of Alex Pretti should force us to confront uncomfortable truths about who we defend, and why The shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has ignited a firestorm within the gun rights community—and for once, the major organizations got it right. The NRA, Gun Owners of America, and other groups immediately called for an independent investigation and defended Pretti’s right to carry. They pushed back against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol officials who absurdly claimed that legally carrying a handgun at a protest proved intent to harm federal agents. But here’s the…
Tired of staring at shelves of optics and guessing at the buzzwords? This quick glossary breaks down real red dot sight terms so your next pick is simple and smart. Master Red Dot Sight Basics In Minutes It seems like everyone has a red dot sight (RDS), to the point it wouldn’t be a surprise to discover your dog got their paws on one for their collar. And although the tech surrounding the RDS has slowed down a bit, it’s by no means halted. Red dots aren’t going away, and that means it’s a good idea to educate yourself on…
Politicians don’t like to say they were wrong. And as much as can understand that reluctance, I think there’s actually some value in owning up to mistakes. Everyone’s human, nobody’s perfect, and we all screw up from time to time. It’s not political weakness to acknowledge that reality. To me, anyway, it’s kind of refreshing when a politician admits they made a goof. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the Senate Banking committee on Thursday to talk about the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Annual Report for 2025, but Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) had something…
Tiny body, big utility. The Infitac IOL25 leans into features over raw pixels, delivering QD speed, offset red dot versatility, and a surprising kill flash that actually works. Meet the IOL25 Thermal: Compact Build For Real Hunts The Infitac IOTS IOL25 is a compact thermal rifle scope built around versatility while featuring a QD mount, offset red dot, and kill flash. While INFITAC markets it as a true multi-role system, in practice, the IOL25 makes the most sense as a lightweight, standalone rifle thermal with strong handheld scanning capability. At its core, the IOL25 uses a 384×288, 12 micron sensor…
For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.Romans 3:23 Biblical scholars tell us that, in the eyes of God, there are no gradations of sin. Sin is simply that intrinsic brokenness which separates us from our Creator. Jeffrey Dahmer killed and ate 17 young men and boys. I have occasionally willfully driven over the speed limit. We are both sinners equally in need of redemption. We all come from the factory broken. Some of us spend a lifetime fighting that. Others choose simply to wallow in it. Larry Flynt transformed that ubiquitous sin nature into a…
This article was originally publisehd by Mike Adams at Natural News under the title: Blueprint for Genocide: The Trump Administration’s $55 Billion Network of Domestic ‘Concentration Camps’ Introduction As the United States enters the second year of Donald Trump’s second term, the economic landscape is undergoing a profound and disturbing transformation. Abandoned warehouses and failed retail spaces are being quietly repurposed, not for a new era of production, but for mass detention. The promised economic renewal has given way to a state-funded infrastructure of control, built on the back of a $55 billion military contract. This article investigates the emergence…
At a congressional confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), nominee Robert Cekada, the current ATF deputy director, expressed his support for lawful gun owners and dedication to stopping criminals. While not directly addressing rolling back more Biden-era restrictions, like the pistol brace rule and redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms, Cekada did offer at least his verbal commitment to the Second Amendment. “I can assure you with absolute certainty that ATF, first of all, under my watch as deputy director since April of last…
While ICE seems to be interacting with the public in ways they never have before, the truth is that the public has never been so hostile to ICE before. They’ve rarely, if ever, interfered with ICE operations, and there weren’t mass protests against ICE while they tried to do their jobs. Moreover, there haven’t been the threats against ICE before, either.The Mexican cartels have a bounty on ICE agents, for one thing. There’s a reason agents now wear masks, contrary to what some on the extreme left might claim.But recently, one anti-ICE activist crossed the…
Dallas, TX — GunsAmerica, the oldest online platform for buying and selling firearms, today announced the completion of three weeks of SHOT Show 2026 coverage, marking the most extensive and comprehensive new-product reporting initiative in its history and across the firearms media landscape. No other independent firearms platform matched this volume or depth of original SHOT Show reporting for 2026. Now in its 14th consecutive year covering SHOT-related product launches, GunsAmerica delivered in-depth reporting on firearms and accessories introduced for the 2026 model year. Coverage focused on identifying what is new, explaining why it matters, and evaluating products through real-world…
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