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When it comes to public lands, poll after poll shows that most Americans support national parks and other public lands. In Missouri last week, that love of public lands was put to the test. Voters went to the polls to decide whether to approve the state’s 0.1% sales tax that funds parks. The measure passed with overwhelming support, securing the future of major new outdoor recreation projects. The Tax and the Vote First established in 1984, the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax is a 0.1% sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as soil and…

A well-known member of the 3D printed firearm community has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for building and possessing machine gun conversion devices. Peter Celentano, who went by the name “DrFreeman1337,” was previously the subject of a civil lawsuit filed by Everytown for Gun Safety over a 3D-printed .22LR magazine created by Celentano that he dubbed “The Everytown Mag.”  Everytown was not amused, and after another member of the GunCAD community modified Celentano’s design to include Everytown’s logo, the gun control group sued for copyright infringement. The lawsuit was ultimately settled and…

The Space Force offers guardians multiple education pathways, from automatic enrollment in the Community College of the Air Force to partnerships with elite research universities. The programs mirror Air Force education benefits with some space-specific additions. Tuition Assistance The Military Tuition Assistance program covers up to $250 per semester hour or $166 per quarter hour, with a fiscal year cap of $4,500. Both enlisted guardians and officers can use the benefit for voluntary off-duty education at accredited institutions. Guardians apply through the Air Force Virtual Education Center, submitting requests between 45 days and seven days before class starts. Supervisor approval…

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National park visitors may soon be sharing the sidewalks with e-scooters and hoverboards, thanks to a rule change from the National Park Service (NPS) this week. On Tuesday, the NPS announced new rules for “powered micromobility devices,” which includes e-scooters, electric skateboards, Segways, and self-balancing devices like the OneWheel. The growing popularity of these electric devices led to revised guidance from the NPS on how park officials can manage their use. Though some aspects of the rule change remain unclear, it looks like more of these devices will be allowed in certain areas of national parks. Here’s what we know…

Today is the deadline for the Department of Justice to inform a Texas judge whether it plans to appeal last week’s decision striking down the NFA’s registration and paperwork requirements on items that no longer have a making or transfer tax, and the plaintiffs in the combined Jensen and Silencer Shop cases are turning up the heat on the DOJ and Attorney General Todd Blanche.  🚨BREAKING🚨GOA, @SilencerShop, @TheAKGuy, & @WesVirdellTX have officially notified ATF & DOJ of our intent to transfer suppressors tonight, at 12:01AM CDT on 8/13/26, without complying with the currently enjoined requirements of the…

Learn how to get the Coast Guard education benefits and support you need. Like the other military branches, the Coast Guard offers its members great opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as Voluntary Education or Vol Ed. The Coast Guard offers the following programs to help members achieve their education goals. Tuition Assistance If you are on active duty, in the Selected Reserve, or are a Coast Guard civilian employee, the Coast Guard will pay up to 100% of your college tuition. Click here to get more information. Education Grants for Enlisted Members and…

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The Department of the Interior is reviewing wilderness management policies across millions of acres of federal public land, and the public has until Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, to weigh in. The review involves the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interior says it is considering updates or revisions to existing wilderness policies in an effort to improve consistency and management across the agencies. So far, Interior hasn’t proposed a specific policy change. What’s Being Reviewed? Green River Lake, Wyo.; (photo/Shutterstock) For the BLM, the review includes Manual 6330, which governs Wilderness Study Areas.…

The Second Amendment is the only enumerated right that stops at the border of the state where you live. You don’t have to beg permission from Florida to exercise your First Amendment rights if you’re taking your family to Disney World. You don’t lose your Fourth Amendment protections when you go experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans. But if you want to keep and bear arms once you cross your state line, you need to have pre-approval from the state where you plan on carrying.  National right-to-carry reciprocity is the answer, and there are several…

The Marine Corps Tuition Assistance program pays for up to 100% of college courses Marines take while off duty. Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA) pays up to 100% of costs for taking college courses while on active duty. TA is available to active-duty and Active Reserve Marines. Payment Rates The Marine Corps will pay 100% of tuition, not to exceed: $250 per semester credit hour $166.67 per quarter credit hour $4,500 per fiscal year 138 semester hours toward an undergraduate degree 45 semester hours toward a graduate degree Eligibility First-time users may take only one course for their first enrollment.…