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The United States will mark its 250th anniversary in 2026. The milestone has renewed attention on figures whose actions shaped the country. Some led armies. Others challenged presidents, escaped slavery, fought for voting rights, or broke color barriers. One is known for betrayal. American history was shaped by battles, elections, official documents, and by scouts, fugitives, writers, athletes, reformers, and Native leaders. As we celebrate the nation’s semi-quincentennial, now is a great time to highlight 12 Americans who changed U.S. history. George Washington A statue of George Washington on horseback is displayed at the Public Garden, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026,…
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From the moment it went viral, the video of a DEA agent saying he was “the only one professional enough” to handle his handgun moments before shooting himself in the leg has become kind of the calling card for why a career in law enforcement doesn’t automatically mean an individual is a responsible gun handler. Just 10 days ago, I wrote about an incident where a Pasadena police officer shot a coworker in an incident described as “horseplay,” all caught on dashcam, and that was definitely an example of what I mean.This one out of…
A hidden camera installed by the wife of a disabled Marine veteran has triggered criminal charges, calls for a broader investigation, and a pledge from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to remove a federal employee accused of abusing the veteran inside a New York state-run veterans home. The case centers on Albert O’Toole, a Gulf War Marine veteran whose wife, Angela Sangro, said he suffered a traumatic brain injury during his military service and was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. According to Sangro, concerns about her husband’s treatment led her to secretly place a camera in his…
Every year on the 4th of July, Americans celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and the founding of the United States as a free and independent nation. For many Americans, the holiday is marked by fireworks, parades, backyard barbecues and patriotic displays. But the origins of Independence Day trace back to a pivotal moment in American history, when the 13 colonies formally broke from British rule and began establishing a new nation. Related: The History of the Fourth of July What Happened on July 4, 1776? By the summer of 1776,…
North Carolina wildlife officials are weighing a rule change that would restrict firearm hunting and deer hunting with dogs on a small section of public game land near Falls Lake. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission scheduled a virtual public hearing on June 23 regarding a petition to amend the rules for the Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land. The affected area covers about 230 acres south of Purnell Road, north of Bent Road, and east of New Light Creek. Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land spans roughly 37,500 acres across Durham, Granville, and Wake counties. The proposed restriction would apply to…
By the standards of Mojang’s quarterly cadence, Minecraft’s second game drop of 2026, Chaos Cubed, is one of the more substantive updates in recent memory. Its headline feature, the Sulfur Cube, is a new mob that can absorb nearly any block and transform its properties accordingly, but beyond that, it’s remarkable how much Chaos Cubed actually includes. The latest game drop touches every facet of Minecraft, from a new Sulfur Caves biome with ecosystem mechanics like geysers and noxious gas pools, to an experimental Vulkan renderer overhaul, and a beta for social features, including a new friends list. To unpack…
A viral Instagram account featuring a blonde Army service member named Jessica Foster, posing alongside world leaders, racked up more than 1 million followers before it was revealed to be fake.This is only one example in a growing wave of AI-generated personas using military identity to build audiences and generate income online.The administrators behind Military Phony, a watchdog group that tracks fraudulent military claims, described “digital stolen valor” as the online equivalent of wearing medals you didn’t earn, using exaggerated or fabricated credentials to gain respect, sympathy or opportunity that would otherwise belong to someone else.They draw a distinction between…
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This was my first real trip with the new 2025 Ford Raptor 802A on 37s. Nothing extreme. No wild obstacles. Just getting it dirty, … Watch full video on YouTube
When it comes to spending your hard-earned dollars on soft goods for your range trips, there’s no shortage of manufacturers out there to choose from. Unless you want to roll the dice on some sweatshop bags from Amazon, your options boil down to choosing a long-established brand or a somewhat newer competitor who has nonetheless garnered a solid reputation. That brings us to today’s competitors: the tried and true 5.11 brings its Range Ready Pro, and the up-and-coming Saviour Equipment presents its Specialist Pistol Range Bag. 5.11 vs Savior Range Bag: Quick Comparison Feature5.11 Range Ready ProSavior SpecialistCapacity19L32.7LHandguns23+StructureSoftRigid framePortabilityCompactHeavy-dutyPrice~$120~$130 Let’s…
Upset with the Trump Administration over what sometimes seems like only lip service to the Second Amendment, 33 U.S. House members have sent President Donald Trump a letter urging him to live up to his promise of restoring the Second Amendment and outlining what the next attorney general should do to win back gun owners’ support. Led by Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, the Republican lawmakers called on Trump to take three specific actions: immediately cease enforcement of Biden-era gun rules and secure permanent—not temporary—relief, stop defending unconstitutional gun laws in court and rein in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms…
BB guns are a part of life here in the South. It’s a low-risk way to introduce basic marksmanship and gun safety, plus they’re just a lot of fun to plink with. Make it a pellet gun, and it’s another option for hunting small game that’s super quiet and also relatively low risk, though the risk is greater than with the pure BB gun. Because they’re gun-shaped, though, it seems New York wants to go after them.And the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Affairs is going after New York over it.Anti-gun lawmakers in the Empire State…
Ice covered the pond as we pulled up to unload our duck hunting gear. Winter had its cold fingers gripped around northeast Oklahoma this morning. With temps near zero, this was the perfect time to test my new Cross Point Gear Mountain Socks and Pro Wool Gloves. I’ve always found waterproof gloves to be too cumbersome to do anything productive while wearing them. They’re too bulky to operate my phone, shotgun, duck calls, or anything else that requires fine motor skills. Don’t even get me started about how many times my feet have gotten wet and cold. (No, not at…
