For the first time in U.S. history, a parent has been convicted of murder for their role in their child’s violence. Colin Gray, the father of the student who shot and killed four people and injured seven others at Apalachee High School in Georgia in 2024, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on Thursday. Gray purchased the rifle that was used in the shooting for his son as a gift even after an earlier police investigation into his son for allegedly threatening a school shooting as well as his documented history of mental health…
One of the most consistently underused benefits available to service members and their families is also one of the simplest to access: free, confidential, nonmedical counseling through Military OneSource, up to 12 sessions per issue, with no referral, no diagnosis and no reporting back to anyone’s chain of command. What It Actually Covers Military OneSource counseling is designed to be short-term and solution-focused, aimed at the everyday pressures of military life rather than clinical mental health treatment. That includes relationship and marital communication problems, parenting challenges, grief and loss, stress management, deployment and reintegration adjustment, anxiety, self-esteem, loneliness and working…
Skinny sport ropes feel great until they don’t. When I go sport climbing these days, I usually want a skinny cord. I want one that is easy to clip and feeds lightning fast out of my belayer’s GRIGRI, so I waste no time on hard redpoint attempts. But I’ve started to realize those thin ropes often wear down pretty quickly. They get soft spots from too many big whippers, turn fuzzy from running through draws, or end up with core shots after a hard season of projecting. Enter the Petzl Arial 9.5 ($280-350). This rope feeds nicely, but it comes…
When the VA announced its first-ever MDMA-assisted therapy clinical trial for veterans with PTSD this spring, it was treated, reasonably, as a single, discrete story: one drug, one trial, one company’s compound moving through one arm of a massive federal health system. What that framing misses is that the VA is not running just one psychedelic research program right now. It’s running several, involving different drugs, different sponsors and different points of entry into the same veteran population — and at least one of those programs is being built with direct help from a company that is also quietly preparing…
It’s a debate as old as time: Are expensive sunglasses really worth it? In one camp, there are those who believe sunglasses are bound to break or get lost, so why spend more than $20-30 on them? The counter to that reasoning posits that not only are expensive sunglasses a better product, but the very fact that they cost so much means you will take care not to break or lose them. To be sure, there are klutzes out there (no shame), and if misplacing or mishandling things is in your nature, then cheap is the way to go. But…
A year ago, the Army did something it had never done before: It commissioned four of the most senior technology executives in the country as lieutenant colonels, allowed them to bypass the standard training pipeline, and told them to help modernize the force part-time while keeping their day jobs at Meta, Palantir and OpenAI. On June 10, the Army added three more. The unit is called Detachment 201, officially the Army’s Executive Innovation Corps. Its second cohort commissioned during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, timed to the Army’s 251st birthday celebration in June. The new officers are:…
A climbing rope made entirely from recycled materials has no business handling this well. The Mammut Crag Recycled 9.8mm Dry Rope ($200) looks and feels surprisingly similar to some of the thinner ropes I already own. That caught my attention because it had been a long time since I’d been interested in using a 9.8mm rope. The more experienced I became as a climber, the lighter I wanted my ropes to be. Lighter and thinner ropes have several advantages. They’re easier to feed out of a belay device, faster to clip, and lighter to carry. But they lose points in…
Homicides hit historic lows in 2025, and all indications seem to suggest that we’re going to set a new low here in 2026. That’s fantastic news, especially as this drop has coincided with the fearmongering among anti-gunners following the Bruen decision. The problem is, though, that anti-gunners don’t actually care about reality. All they need is enough of a perception that there’s a problem to sort of justify them doing stupid things, like, say, calling for a special legislative session to pass gun control in one of the most anti-gun states in the nation.The Delaware-based…
Your vehicle’s brakes are its most important safety system, but they’re also one of the easiest components to overlook when something goes wrong. While brake pads and rotors wear over time, your vehicle usually gives you warning signs before braking performance becomes dangerous. Paying attention to unusual noises, changes in pedal feel, or differences in how your vehicle stops can help you catch problems early. Knowing what to look for can help you avoid more expensive repairs – and keep you and your passengers safe on the road. 1. Squealing or Screeching When You Brake A high-pitched squeal when you…
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The Air Force is reshaping basic training around aircraft, small teams and simulated airfields as it prepares new airmen for future wars. For generations, Air Force basic military training (BMT) has centered on drill pads, inspections, dormitories and military discipline. Those elements aren’t disappearing. But in an interview with Military.com, Maj. Gen. Davidson, commander of 2nd Air Force, said the service is undertaking what he describes as the most significant transformation of Air Force basic training in decades. One designed to move trainees closer to the mission they will ultimately support. The overhaul includes a new training range featuring two…
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Most hunters know there are few things more frustrating than seeing a mature buck wasted. Texas game wardens say one New Braunfels man allegedly made a habit of it. According to investigators, 55-year-old Darrell Maguire is facing 74 charges after allegedly illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed bucks across Comal, Hays, and Bexar counties over an 11-month period. Authorities claim many of the deer were shot with a crossbow from a vehicle, their heads removed, and their carcasses left behind. If the allegations prove true, it’s the kind of case that gives ethical hunters a bad name and fuels criticism…
For years, hunters have heard the same complaint: there’s never enough access. Too many gates. Too many restrictions. And, too many maps that make about as much sense as a treasure hunt drawn by a raccoon. That may finally be changing. The Trump administration and the Department of the Interior are making a major push to expand access to public lands, open new hunting opportunities, and make it easier for hunters to find places to go afield. And if you’ve been looking for a reason to plan that duck hunt, deer trip, or Western adventure, this might be it. Just…
This smoked bear ham recipe turns a rough-looking hunk of wild game into a rich, smoky, ready-for-anything ham. Brine it, tie it, smoke it safely, and you will have meat for sandwiches, soup, salads, scrambled eggs, and a whole lot more. Smoked Bear Ham Starts Ugly, Then Gets Delicious This smoked bear ham was my first attempt at making a wild game ham, and it was a whole lot easier than I expected. The meat turned out well, and now I’ve got a lot that’s ready to use in other meals, like soup. We’ll start by brining a big piece…
The .444 Marlin and Remington 760 are not modern wonder rifles, and that is exactly why they matter. One brings big-bore lever-action authority, the other brings pump-gun speed in 30-06, and both still make a hard case for old-school hunting skill. Old School Cool – Part 1Old School Cool – Part 2Old School Cool – Part 3Old School Cool – Part 4Old School Cool – Part 5 The Remington and Marlin in this article have been featured previously on their own. However, those articles were mostly about how they came to be, and not really about their hunting abilities. Since…
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella pulled ahead in Colombia’s presidential race in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for crackdowns on criminal groups across Latin America. Second-place finisher, progressive Sen. Iván Cepeda, and his ally, President Gustavo Petro, have questioned the election results, without providing evidence. Cepeda on Monday called on de la Espriella to debate him ahead of their June 21 runoff. De la Espriella replied on X: “Are you ready, coward? … First, acknowledge the election results and let’s debate right now.” De la Espriella…
For the most part, I think Republicans are pretty happy with what they’ve gotten from the Trump administration on most issues. They might want a renewed focus on some things, and more than a few aren’t really thrilled about the whole Iran War thing, but all in all, he’s doing what he said he’d do. Yet one area where there are some discrepancies is in the administration’s handling of Second Amendment issues. We’ve gotten a bunch of executive orders that were good, making him the most pro-gun president of my lifetime, at a minimum, but…
The Bilstein 8112 Zone Control CR shocks took my Lexus GX470 from comfortable old luxury SUV to trail-floating hunting rig. After 5,000 miles of rocks, washboards, forest roads, and no-road nonsense, these shocks made a serious case against spending SXS money. Why Spend SXS Money When a GX470 Can Hunt This Hard? I am the type of guy who hunts, fishes, and explores the outdoors a lot, and over the years, my mode of transportation for hunting and outdoor endeavors has evolved as much as my optics, packs, rifles, and bullets. When SXSs (Side-by-side UTV) began to hit the market…
