In 2023, during an interview, Gabby Giffords actually said, “No more guns.” She said the quiet part out loud, and while it was kind of refreshing, the fact that there was so little backlash, particularly among the anti-gun community that swears they don’t want any such thing, was telling. Now, her organization is close to saying it once again.As May is Asian and Pacific Islander (or API) Heritage Month, it’s not surprising that many people choose this time to talk about their special interest as it relates to this group of Americans. While Gabby Giffords…
This article was originally published by Jacob Thomas at Natural News. President Donald Trump warned he will monitor which companies seek refunds on tariffs the Supreme Court declared illegal, suggesting forgone refunds could earn his favor. Trump called it brilliant if companies like Amazon and Apple avoid seeking refunds, stating, “If they don’t do that, I will remember them.” The Supreme Court invalidated Trump’s global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection launching refunds of $166 billion on April 20. Despite the ruling, Trump has criticized the justices who voted against him and…
Whenever I see the New York Times has published anything having to do with the Second Amendment, I cant help but indulge in a little preemptive eye-rolling. What stupidity am I about to read, and is it worth writing about here at Bearing Arms? Every now and then I’m actually surprised by what I read, and that was definitely the case with a column by Reginald Dwayne Betts entitled “A Gun Derailed My Childhood. As an Adult, I found Relief at the Range.” Betts was sentenced to nine years in state prison in Virginia for committing…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding Saturday after the United States struck two Iranian oil tankers, while the country that hosts the U.S. Navy’s regional headquarters said it arrested dozens of people it alleged were linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Attacks Friday cast doubt on the month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect. Washington is awaiting an Iranian response to its latest proposal for a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. The U.S. military said Friday that…
In 2020, then 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse found himself in a situation he never should have been thrust into. By that, I don’t blame him, but the rampaging mob that decided to chase a teenager in the middle of a riot. They not only knew he was armed, but one of the mob tried to disarm him during the confrontation, making it clear that Rittenhouse had reason to fear for his life. The reporting of that incident was a journalistic tragedy, though, as many people had very strong opinions as to what happened, all while being very wrong about what…
You get a lot of conveniences when living in a city apartment – proximity to schools, shopping, and services. However, when the power grid fails, look out, you’re in for some challenges. Unlike some homeowners in suburbia, you can’t just break out the generator or avail yourself of a large propane tank. The elevator may not work, the tap water may go dry, and managing sanitation may be an issue. The good news is you can prepare before anything happens. TL;DR: To prepare for a loss of utilities in an apartment, focus on space-saving water storage like a WaterBOB, use…
A24’s upcoming Anthony Bourdain movie, Tony, sounds like the rare biopic designed for someone like me. Bourdain was sharp, restless and self-aware, which makes him easy to admire and hard to dramatize. The wrong movie could flatten him into the usual cradle-to-grave prestige drama: childhood wound, early failure, big break, public collapse, closing title cards. Too many biopics move like museum tours with screenplays, making the person less interesting the harder they try to explain them. But Tony looks like it may be taking the smarter route, as you can see in the trailer below. Instead of trying to cover…
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This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. January, February, and March were insanely dry. In fact, in all of U.S. history, conditions have never been so dry during the first three months of the year. Just think about that for a moment. Not even during the Dust Bowl days of the 1930s were conditions this dry. Many were hoping that 2026 would be the year when our multi-year drought would finally break. Needless to say, that hasn’t happened. Scientists are telling us that the southwestern U.S. is in the midst of the worst multi-year…
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We’ve logged some shut-eye in hundreds of shelters, heavily tested the most promising, and winnowed down our gear rooms to the 11 best-of-the-best camping tents out there today. In 2026 alone, I, guide manager Nick Belcaster, have taken out six new shelters across the Pacific Northwest on more than a month of overnights. Some tents are wilder nests that thrive in a more backcountry-adjacent use, like the Kelty Discovery Basecamp, while others, like my top pick, the REI Co-op Base Camp 6, are downright frontcountry palatial. I’ve also found having a real gear garage like the The North Face Wawona…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Friday that it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks, allowing the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars. Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX will provide their resources to help “augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments,” the Defense Department said. Notably absent from the list is AI company Anthropic, after its public dispute and legal fight with the Trump administration over the ethics and safety of AI usage in war. The Defense Department has…
On May 5th, voters in Ohio will go to the polls to vote in their primary elections. This will decide who the nominees will be come November, and this is kind of the time when candidates have rallied their endorsements and are in the home stretch. Most have an idea of where things will go, and while there’s always the chance for a surprise popping up, one Ohio Republican likely didn’t expect this. It seems that a state representative who had a strong pro-gun resume is also taking money from the anti-gun side, according to…
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Donald Trump to use this summer, the service announced late Friday. The jet is currently being painted red, white and blue, the Air Force said in a news release. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accepted the luxury jet a year ago despite questions about the ethics and legality of accepting an expensive gift from a foreign nation, as well as concerns about security and cyber intelligence. Trump has defended the…
This article was originally published by Jorge Besada at The Mises Institute. From our freedom to use or transform our private property emerges the freedom to trade it with anyone we choose. This freedom to trade inadvertently transforms mankind into a global supercomputer where private sector companies are always engaged in the process of economic competition, which motivates companies to innovate and copy the innovations of competitors. Economic competition inadvertently causes companies to cooperate in the creation and spread of superior information and subsequent socioeconomic order. Power door locks, power steering, anti-lock brakes, and countless other automotive innovations originated in…
Delaware gun owners are already subject to bans on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines as well as a number of “sensitive places” where lawful carry is banned, like public transportation and many government buildings. Now the state’s Democrat-controlled legislature is eyeing up new restrictions on the state’s gun sellers. FFLs in the state are currently required to obtain a “deadly weapons dealer” license, but under SB 300 that license would be replaced by a state license to sell or transfer firearms that would apply to anyone selling 10 or more firearms per year.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington’s lack of strategy in the war. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that the “decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in…
A reliable down puffy is the undisputed MVP of cold-weather layering. The best women’s down jackets balance insulation, mobility, and packability for everything from sunrise ski tours to everyday wear. Thankfully, today’s top designs are even lighter and better tailored. Editor and backcountry expert Chris Kassar put 10 women’s down jackets to the test over the last eight months. She logged 200 miles across the Tetons, Colorado Rockies, and Alaska, from ski tours to backpacking trips and rock climbs. To that end, the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody remains our top overall pick thanks to its dependable warmth, durable construction, and…
From frozen Teton trailheads to windblown Colorado fourteeners, the best down jackets prove themselves as year-round essentials. Because mountain weather is notoriously fickle, your puffy needs to be light enough for a daypack, warm enough for sub-freezing mornings, and tough enough to handle shifting forecasts. Over the past 10 months, two experts tested 10 products: GearJunkie Senior Editor Chris Kassar and lead tester Ryan Kempfer. The duo logged 100 days and 600 miles skiing the Tetons, hiking Alaska, bagging fourteeners, and braving frigid Yellowstone conditions to confirm how these jackets deliver. In the last five years, eight experts have tested…
