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Vortex surprised me. At roughly $200, the Venom Enclosed Emitter delivers significant value, featuring a sealed LED emitter, modern design elements, and broad mounting compatibility, all in a lightweight package. I ran it through a battery of drills and live-fire testing; here’s what I found. Key specs (from testing) Weight: ~1.75 oz Dot options: 3 MOA or 6 MOA Battery: side-mounted (no need to remove sight to change battery) Brightness: 10 daylight settings + 2 NV settings Footprint: DeltaPoint Pro (mates to Glock, S&W CORE with plates; direct-mounts like Shadow Systems and Ruger RXM) Why the enclosed emitter matters I’m…
When Chef Tee Cozy lines up for the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12, 2025, it’ll be the 11th time the head chef from Cozy Noodles n’ Rice, a Thai restaurant in Wrigleyville, Ill., has run the race. If there’s one thing apparent in the opening scenes of this new short film — the debut in the new PACE SETTERS series by iRunFar in partnership with HOKA — it’s that Chef Tee, who moved to Chicago from Thailand in 1996, loves his city. He also loves running. And he brings that same sense of love to all he does. [Editor’s Note: If you are unable to see the…
The gun control lobby spends almost as much time and energy trying to convince the public that they’re just interested in “reasonable, common sense” measures as it does trying to restrict our right to keep and bear arms. So I wasn’t exactly shocked to see Brady head Kris Brown declare this past week that “Brady is not opposed to the idea of restoring gun rights in principle,” but I was curious to see the fine print attached to that statement. Brown’s comment came in a Substack post devoted to the DOJ’s proposed rule on re-establishing…
This article was originally published by John W. Whitehead and Nisha Whitehead at The Rutherford Institute. “When they came in the middle of the night, they terrorized the families that were living there. There were children who were without clothing, they were zip tied, taken outside at 3 o’clock in the morning. A senior resident, an American citizen with no warrants, was taken outside and handcuffed for three hours. Doors were blown off their hinges, walls were broken through, immigration agents coming from Black Hawk helicopters … This is America.”—Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson When the government can label anyone or anything an enemy in order…
At 9,200 feet in the Colorado Rockies, the U.S. Army built Camp Hale in 1942 to train a new kind of soldier. The 10th Mountain Division was created to fight in snow, ice, and high-altitude terrain that had hampered armies for centuries. Its formation was the result of a civilian campaign led by Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole, the founder of the National Ski Patrol, who convinced Army leaders that the United States needed a force capable of operating in extreme cold-weather conditions.Over the next two years, thousands of men learned to ski, climb, and survive at Hale, developing tactics and equipment…
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a petition for en banc review with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking full court reconsideration of their ongoing lawsuit against New Jersey’s sweeping “sensitive places” gun-carry restrictions. The case, Koons v. Attorney General of New Jersey, challenges the state’s post-Bruen legislation, which designates an extensive network of “sensitive places” where even licensed concealed carriers are prohibited from possessing firearms. Critics argue the law effectively nullifies the right to carry across much of the state. A Law Designed to Defy Bruen Following the Supreme Court’s 2022 New York State…
Is the bike going to explode? I didn’t know, but I was about to find out. In September, I was riding the Santa Cruz Bullit X0 AXS RSV electric mountain bike, and following Kurt Sorge, three-time Red Bull Rampage winner, into the new double-black feature — a 30-foot wall ride — on Obsidius trail at the RED Bike Park. I was curious to find out how the new Santa Cruz Bullit would handle such a large drop — I’d never hit one that big on an e-mountain bike. Zoning in, I followed Sorge’s speed and mimicked his pop onto the…
The first time I stuffed the Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie ($235) into my pack, I’ll admit I was skeptical. A jacket this light and compressible seemed almost too flimsy to provide any real warmth. It felt more like an emergency layer than something I’d trust day in and day out. It practically disappeared into my bag, taking up less space than a water bottle. But the real test came when I pulled it out during a frosty sunrise ski tour. As soon as I zipped it up, I felt the warmth spread instantly, cutting the chill without weighing me…
As of 1 October 2025, the lapse in appropriations (AKA the “government shutdown”) is already having impacts on Marines and their families. For many long-serving Marines, this is not a new phenomenon. It has been managed before, and it will be managed this time as well. But in the meantime, there are certain frustrations that need to be mitigated. A federal government shutdown triggers an “orderly curtailment of certain Marine Corps operations and services.” Sticking to the facts and relying heavily on MARADMIN 468/25 for guidance, here is what it means:PayActive-duty Marines and Active Reserve personnel continue to report for duty…
When most shooters hear the phrase “8mm Mauser,” they typically picture the Mauser 98. But the cartridge, and an important chapter of German small-arms history, began earlier with the Gewehr 88 Commission Rifle. I grew up paging through my father’s old gun magazines and books, and the Gewehr 88’s unusual silhouette always stuck with me. Almost 10 years ago, I finally bought one: a cleaned, converted 1888 Commission Rifle from a friend’s late father’s collection. Handling it and digging into its past (Paul Scalata’s book A Collector’s Guide to the German Gew. 88 Commission Rifle was especially helpful) revealed there…
You’re getting lucky in the woods because of condoms. Not because they’ll keep you from making questionable life choices at elk camp (though I’ve admittedly been at a few camps that were far more risky by the fire than on the ridge), but because without prophylactics, diaphragm calls as we know them probably wouldn’t exist. That thin piece of latex you shove in your mouth every spring and fall? It owes its existence to the same material that’s been awkwardly handed out in high school health class for decades. Hunters call it “proph” for short, and it’s the reason you…
The idea of gun-free zones is pretty optimistic. The idea that you can just declare a particular area as gun-free and everyone will follow that is predicated on the idea that everyone out there is generally law-abiding. It’s really kind of adorable when you think about it. This is the kind of thing that an autistic five-year-old [autistic people are notorious for following the rules] would think is a great idea, but most of us recognize that if we didn’t have rule breakers, we wouldn’t need to worry about people with guns in the first…
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth did not mince his words during a recent speech to senior leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Addressing a room full of generals, flag officers, and senior enlisted, he laid out a stark truth harkening back to the time of George Washington: “To ensure peace, we must prepare for war.” The urgency could not be more clear. The Secretary reemphasized the War Department’s singular mission being warfighting. From there, he zeroed in on the foundation of lethality that enables a premier warfighting force: physical fitness. “It all starts with physical fitness and appearance,” he said, admonishing…
MIAMI — Federal prosecutors are seeking to return to custody a former Green Beret accused of plotting to invade Venezuela in 2020, arguing he is at risk of fleeing the United States after allegedly threatening a filmmaker who posted a $2 million bond for his release.Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge in Tampa last year ordered Jordan Goudreau’s release a few weeks after he was arrested on weapons smuggling charges tied to the failed coup attempt.Filmmaker Jen Gatien’s had pledged her $2 million Manhattan apartment as collateral. In a court filing Friday, prosecutors said the court would have likely…
Reebok’s flagship CrossFit shoe, the Nano, is one of the OGs of the functional fitness shoe world. We recently reviewed the 15th iteration, the Nano X5, calling it one of the best CrossFit shoes that Reebok has released. The Nano Pro Training Shoes ($225, releasing October 7) aim to up the ante even further. Designed for competitors, the Nano Pro has several unique features and styling, but the most notable standout from the rest of the Nano line is the Graphlite carbon-fiber plate in the midsole. This lightweight, rigid plate adds responsiveness and springiness to the shoe during plyometrics and…
The Second Amendment Foundation had their annual board meeting on September 26, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bryan Strawser was elected to fill a vacancy as a board member. The Second Amendment Foundation’s meeting is held in conjunction with the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference. The conference just wrapped up on September 28, and there’s a lot to report on. SAF’s Board of Trustees is comprised of nine members. Long-time board member Tom Gresham stepped down from his role, allowing room for a new advocate to participate in the board’s governance. Second Amendment advocate…
This week was Fashion Week in Paris, and it seems like even outdoor brands are getting in on the action. Workout clothing brand Outdoor Voices dropped a hiking apparel collection that’s all about recent trends — cargo pants are back, people! Wrangler, fresh off a collab with Filson, released a new line of outerwear with sherpa fleece, shearling details, and cowboy vibes. If you’re more stoked about the slopes than the runway, though, check out new ski touring jackets and bibs from Outdoor Research. Find it all in this week’s Emerging Gear. ‘Supremely Breathable’ Ski Touring Kit (Photos/Outdoor Research) With…
If you’ve always thought that the ban on carrying firearms in post offices was bogus, you’ll be gratified to know that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas agrees with you. On September 30, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a case challenging the ban on possessing and carrying firearms in post offices. In granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, the court granted both declaratory and injunctive relief, declaring the ban unconstitutional and enjoining its enforcement against the plaintiffs. “The Court determines that both 18 U.S.C. § 930(a) and 39 C.F.R. § 232.1(1)…
Heavy, durable, and expensive as a Learjet. Well, maybe that’s a bit of hyperbole, but nobody ever blamed the Austin-based cooler giant for being subtle. Whatever you think about YETI, you have to admit the brand completely reset the bar for everything from coolers to coffee mugs. It also receives a fair bit of flak for being super-expensive and symbolic of excess. But hey, credit where credit is due. It literally reinvented the cooler. Now, YETI is stamping its seal on a line of products that aim to YETIfy the campfire. I can see the eyes rolling. I can hear…
