It can often take months for prosecutors to decide whether or not to pursue charges in a shooting where the person who pulled the trigger acted in self-defense and defense of others, even when the circumstances appear to be pretty cut and dried. So, the fact that prosecutors in Wayne County have already decided that an April 19 shooting was a justified use of force is pretty incredible, especially since three people were killed in the shooting.  The facts in favor of the armed citizen must be pretty compelling for prosecutors to swiftly conclude he…

This article was originally published by Ryan McMacken at The Mises Institute.  Donald Trump ran for the presidency as a populist, and he won as a populist. All the usual suspects—such as Hillary Clinton—condemned him as a populist. The political playbook his campaign followed served up the typical populist fare for the voters. That is, Trump promised to serve the “common people” by fighting against the ruling class, “draining the swamp,” punishing the corrupt, ending the government gravy train, and generally throwing a monkey wrench in the whole ruling class’s machine of exploitation.  But now, with nearly three years still…

It’s impossible to say when the first bricks were made, but the walls of ancient cities have been found and determined to be thousands of years old. The walls of Jericho were dated at 7,000 years old and made of brick. Bricks throughout history have been made from a variety of materials mostly determined by what was available in any given area and its ability to bind and dry into a strong, workable form. The ancient Egyptians were known for their stonework when constructing the pyramids and the sphinx, but their bricks were used to construct mostly homes and smaller…

The Scottish girl brandishing an axe and a big old knife in a viral video kind of took over the world and became something of a rallying point for those who oppose the UK’s ridiculous immigration policies. After all, the girl in question claimed two such “immigrants” were up to nefarious things, including making sexual comments to the girl and her sister. Well, the two were put on trial, finally, and the axe girl took the stand.The accused have since been identified as 22-year-old Ilia Belov and 20-year-old Nadjedzha Belova; both were charged with violent…

Images by the author Reloaders like to control all aspects of their craft – this I know from first-hand experience. From sourcing components like cases, bullets, powder, primers, etc., to getting things ready to go to “press”, the more control you have over things, the better. Nowhere is that more true than with case preparation. You cannot create top-quality reloads without having a good foundation for them to begin with. Cartridge cases comprise that foundation. Good quality cases are necessary to create uniform, consistent loads regardless of caliber or purpose. Whether you are blasting steel targets, running tactical courses, or…

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Climbing access on the East Coast is a tricky thing: Since most of the land here is privately owned (unlike the West), public access can change quickly. If a landowner decides they don’t want climbers on their land — that’s that. The same thing happened 22 years ago at Red River Gorge, a classic sport climbing destination in Kentucky. A landowner revoked public access to two major climbing areas: Oil Crack and the Arena. And they stayed empty for over 2 decades — until now. On April 21, the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition (RRGCC), the nonprofit that manages climbing…

Look, it’s easy for us to talk about shooting home invaders for being home invaders. It should absolutely be justified if we do, but there’s a psychological toll on taking human life that not everyone is willing to pay if they can avoid it. I get it. When someone is just trespassing, though, things get kind of murky. Is it justified? Legally, probably not, even if the intention is to enter the home. But it’s kind of rare when someone with any degree of fame ends up using a gun in self-defense. They normally don’t…

Airlines have started raising costs and cutting routes as the fuel crisis, spurred by the Iran war, has increased costs.  The risk of last-minute cancellations and disruptions before the summer holiday season is also rising. The jet fuel squeeze is being driven by disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The Strait of Hormuz has strangled fuel transport globally amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to a report by RT. Around a fifth of global oil supply passes through the narrow route linking the Persian Gulf to world markets, making it vital to energy flows to…

The wildfire that consumed the Grand Canyon’s North Rim last summer was one of the most destructive in its history. Named the Dragon Bravo fire, it burned through more than 145,000 acres of the park and destroyed dozens of historic buildings — including the Grand Canyon Lodge. It closed much of the park for months. In the immediate aftermath, many observers asked how a wildfire spread out of control at one of the country’s most popular national parks. Even Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs weighed in, demanding an investigation into the National Park Service’s actions. This week, during testimony before a…

DOJ Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has signed an order rescheduling marijuana from its current Schedule I classification to Schedule III, which, among other things, will impact state-level medical marijuana laws.  The move comes as the Supreme Court is deliberating on a case called U.S. v. Hemani, where the DOJ appealed a Fifth Circuit decision that held the federal ban on gun possession by “unlawful” drug users was unconstitutional as it applied to Ali Danial Hemani, who was convicted of possessing firearms while regularly consuming marijuana. The website Marijuana Moment reports Solicitor General D. John Sauer…

You don’t have to be an off-road fanatic to appreciate the iconic Defender. Head to any corner of the globe and you can see the legacy of the world’s first successful civilian 4×4 vehicle. And though the Defender has only continued to evolve over the decades — opening up new horizons for adventure, work, and humanitarian action on every continent — you don’t need to travel to the ends of the earth to experience them.  New York is a whole lot closer. You don’t even need to be a Defender owner to enjoy one of the country’s coolest off-road events…