A United States congressman and veteran who facilitated a $10 million funding infusion to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Warfighting Lab (MCWL) at Marine Corps Base Quantico knows the importance of the facility, partially because it’s in his own backyard. Rep. Eugene Vindman, a Democrat and U.S. Army veteran, represents Virginia’s 7th District—the same district where the Warfighting Lab is located. The constituents represented within run the gamut across the national security apparatus, totaling roughly 72,000 military veterans, nearly 20,000 active-duty service members, and at one point around 55,000 federal civil servants prior to cuts made by the so-called Department of…
Connected bikes usually promise the same basic thing. They’re supposed to bring the studio home, make cardio less miserable, and justify the space they take up by becoming something you’ll actually use. Some pull that off. Some become expensive coat racks with a screen. The VeloNix is Speediance’s answer to the Peloton-style bike, built around guided rides, connected features, on-screen entertainment, and an ownership model that doesn’t saddle you with another monthly bill. It’s a compelling pitch, especially for people who want the connected-bike experience without fully buying into the Peloton ecosystem. I spent several months riding the VeloNix to…
A man acting erratically on a train headed for Chicago was spotted by a rail worker who called police. Officers found guns and a pamphlet about crowd control in his carry-on bag — and a plan for a mass casualty event. Almost two years later, federal authorities say a different man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday was arrested with a shotgun and a semiautomatic pistol he brought with him to Washington, D.C., on an Amtrak train from California. It’s just the latest security incident involving long-distance public ground…
The United States ruling class claims that it cannot defend against Russian or Chinese hypersonic missiles and is seeking funding to rectify the issue. Senior Pentagon officials called on lawmakers for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program. The Golden Dome system is expected to cost around $175 billion over the next decade, according to initial estimates by the Trump administration, although Pentagon projections have since risen to roughly $185 billion, and some analysts warn the final price could be substantially higher, according to a report by RT. The ruling class has been asking questions about Washington’s missile…
I first started wearing the LaCrosse Burly Aero on a few late-winter shed walks when the weather was too warm for that time of year, and the ground was an absolute mess. Since then, I’ve kept grabbing them for a lot more than that. They’ve been on my feet hauling feed, sitting for ducks, and doing all the everyday stuff that gets a whole lot more annoying when everything is wet and muddy. I even packed them with me for a wet trip to southern Alaska. A lot of rubber boots are tolerable at best. They keep your feet dry,…
A Colorado activist in charge of an anti-gun and anti-violence organization called Heavy Hands, Heavy Hearts has been convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man at his son’s fifth birthday party. 47-year-old Lumumba Sayers Sr. was originally charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 28-year-old Malcolm Watson, who was shot while hosting a birthday party for his young son at a park in the Denver suburb of Commerce City on August 10, 2024. According to prosecutors, Sayers was seeking revenge for the murder of his son, Lumumba Sayers, Jr. who…
Pew Research has released some interesting and new collated data on gun-involved crimes in the United States in 2024, and their stats confirm what Second Amendment advocates and those opposed to bans on so-called assault weapons have been saying for decades: they are rarely used in crimes of any kind in the United States. According to Pew, rifles of all kinds (including so-called assault weapons) were involved in just 3% of gun-related homicides in 2024. Handguns were involved in 53%, with “undetermined” firearms involved in 42% of homicides. The Supreme Court rejected the idea that handguns…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: Oil Production In The Persian Gulf Has Fallen 57 Percent From Pre-War Levels – Rationing And Shortages Are Coming They aren’t telling you the truth about what is coming. Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens tomorrow, and there is no way that is going to happen, oil production will not return to pre-war levels for years. In other words, we are facing an extended global energy crisis no matter what happens now. Of course, if the fighting resumes and more oil and gas…
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The United States has taken control of another oil tanker for defying ruler Donald Trump’s “quarantine.” The Pentagon said that “the vessel tried to defy President Trump’s quarantine – hoping to slip away. We tracked it from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, closed the distance, and shut it down.” The US launched a military operation in Venezuela in early January. That operation saw the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In addition to that, the US now claims to have seized control of the country’s oil exports. Earlier this year, Trump said that Washington plans to “control Venezuela’s oil…
A Utah Republican has pulled back a bill that would require gun owners to report any use of force in self-defense to local law enforcement, in part to address concerns from some local Second Amendment advocates. Bearing Arms first reported on HB 133 in early January, and noted some issues with the legislation as it was originally introduced. In its initial form, the legislation would have required anyone using force to defend themselves or others to inform law enforcement of their actions “as soon as the actor isn’t in imminent danger” in order to have…
Pulsar Trail 3 LRF thermal scopes bring a 1,500-yard laser rangefinder and better battery life to Pulsar’s fan favorite hunting lineup. Pulsar showed two models at SHOT Show 2026, the Trail 3 LRF XQ50 and the higher-end Trail 3 LRF XR50. Both aim at hunters who want a traditional riflescope layout with modern thermal performance. Availability is slated for mid-February. Trail 3 LRF Overview The Trail 3 line sticks mostly to what made earlier Trails popular while updating both internal and external features. Both models share the same housing, controls, battery system, and LRF capability. The differences come down to…
Why the SOLGW Bolt Carrier Group Sets the Standard If you’ve spent any time in the AR-15 community, you’ve likely asked yourself: Do you really need to upgrade your BCG in your rifle? It’s a fair question. After all, most factory bolt carrier groups function adequately. But if you’re serious about reliability, longevity, and peak performance, upgrading to a premium BCG is a smart move. Enter the Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) bolt carrier group. This isn’t your average BCG. It’s precision-engineered, battle-tested, and backed by a lifetime warranty that proves SOLGW stands behind its craftsmanship. The Heart of…
It’s been funny how the anti-gun left has suddenly discovered the Second Amendment since Alex Pretti was killed.I’m not someone who thinks it’s wise to bring a gun to a “protest,” particularly when part of that protest is to interfere with federal law enforcement officers. Even if you don’t intend to interfere with anyone, it’s still just a bad idea as a general thing. It doesn’t mean you don’t have a right to do it, but there are a lot of things I have a right to do that would be a terrible idea.My right…
The Leupold BX‑6 Range HD 4DOF is a new flagship rangefinding binocular designed to combine long‑range ranging, advanced ballistic solving, and GPS‑based mapping in a single optic. Built around a 10×42 optical system, the BX‑6 is aimed at long‑range shooters, hunters, and archers who want one device to handle ranging, ballistic computation, and target location. Integrated Ballistics and Environmental Data At the center of the BX‑6 is Hornady’s 4DOF ballistic calculator, which uses onboard environmental sensors to measure temperature, pressure, and shooting angle. The system supports both rifle and archery ballistics, allowing the binocular to deliver corrected solutions without relying…
United States ruler Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has vowed to send thousands of troops to Gaza for deployment. Trump announced the initiative in a Truth Social post, stating that countries participating will formalize their commitments at a meeting on February 19th in Washington. “Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force and Local Police,” he wrote, adding that Hamas must uphold its commitment to full and immediate “demilitarization.” Trump Reveals “Phase Two” of the Gaza Ceasefire The deployment of military troops to…
One of the vehicles I learned to drive on wore Kumho tires for many years. Now, admittedly, that Mk4 Volkswagen Golf TDI lacked any performance panache or off-road capability. But the treadwear durability, confidence in wet and dry, and pricing all worked well for my family’s budget. I never even realized Kumho also produced an all-terrain tire until the company offered to send me a set of the Road Venture AT52 to test. Given some elements of curiosity after those positive impressions from my teenage years, plus the wide range of sizes available, I took a leap of faith. I’m…
The Liberal government in Canada is continuing its nationwide gun “buyback” of banned firearms, though we haven’t heard many Liberal politicians touting its success as of late. Instead, most of the recent headlines about the compensated confiscation effort have centered around localities refusing to participate. Most recently, the police department in Kingston, Ontario declared it won’t be involved in the federal effort, citing “concerns related to the program’s design, implementation, and potential impacts on local policing resources and public safety priorities,” identified by both the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ontario Association…
A man leaving a gun range found himself in a robbery attempt that quickly escalated into a shootout. And at least one alleged robber paid the price. According to a report from Click2Houston (KPRC2), Houston police say the incident unfolded near an apartment complex on Rampart Street and the Westpark Tollway. Investigators told reporters that the victim had just left a gun range when he was approached and robbed by a group of three men. Police say the suspects followed him to the apartment complex before the situation turned violent. During the attempted robbery, the armed citizen fired his weapon,…
For years, Gun Owners of America has put out the State of the Second Podcast. They’ve interviewed a ton of people, and a lot of people tune into each episode of the latest and greatest in the Second Amendment world. But there are a lot of people who don’t listen to podcasts all that much. Unfortunately, I tend to be one of them. I listen to some from time to time, but I just don’t have a lot of opportunity to listen unless I just sit down to listen, at which point I start looking…
According to Poland’s ruler, President Karol Nawrocki, the country is in need of nuclear weapons. Citing a perceived “Russian threat”, Nawrocki said that Poland should be developing its own nuclear weapons program. The U.S. and Russia Are Seeking New START Nuclear Treaty Through Diplomacy While speaking to Polsat News on Sunday, Nawrocki said he is a “strong supporter of Poland joining the nuclear project.” “We need to act in this direction so that we can begin work,” the Polish president stated, adding that he does not know whether Warsaw would actually pursue this endeavor. Meanwhile, talk of obtaining nuclear weapons is…
