The Concealed Carry Improvement Act (which did nothing to improve concealed carry) was rushed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul after the Supreme Court struck down the state’s “may issue” permitting scheme four years ago. The law has sparked numerous legal challenges to various aspects of the statute, from its ridiculous licensing mandates to the sweeping “gun-free zones” that it imposed. One of those challenges has now reached SCOTUS’s doorstep. Christian v. James takes on New York’s prohibition of lawful carry in all public parks, which was upheld by the Second Circuit in another…
Building a home from the ground up is a dream for many service members and their families. If you need financial assistance, a VA loan for construction could be a good solution. A VA construction loan is a specialized mortgage designed to help eligible military members and veterans finance the construction of a new home. But unlike a standard VA purchase loan, VA construction loans are harder to find. Fewer lenders offer them due to stricter underwriting, additional risk during the building phase, and more detailed oversight requirements. In this comprehensive guide to VA construction loans, we’ll explain how a…
The Second Amendment doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Any infringement on it opens the door to later infringements on other rights, and vice versa. That’s part of what makes the return of gun rights restoration so important in the grand scheme of things. People shouldn’t lose their rights for a lifetime simply because of one misdeed, and while the possibility existed for it before, Leftists did what they could to make it an impossibility. And other rights need to be restored, as noted over at the Washington Examiner.Beyond incarceration, a conviction’s fallout strips individuals of…
A petition to force a vote on the Major Richard Start Act reached 218 signatures on Wednesday, paving the way for a U.S. House vote on the bill. The Major Richard Star Act, introduced in the Senate and House by bipartisan lawmakers in March 2025, would allow certain veterans who suffered combat-related injuries that made them cut their military careers short to receive both military retirement pay and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation. The Act is also contained within pending legislation in Congress, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, which includes dozens of provisions. The bill has…
Bouillon cubes are a dehydrated broth usually preserved and packaged in a small, block form. They are typically wrapped in foil and kept in a jar for storage. They’re sold in every grocery store and usually find themselves in most home pantries. Some flavors include chicken, beef and vegetable. The primary benefit of any bouillon cube is its ability to add an instant, savory flavor to any recipe. But another benefit that is particularly relevant is its long and stable shelf life. This makes it an ideal addition to any long-term food storage as a dependable and instant flavor enhancer…
Last week, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned officials in San Jose, California that if they didn’t take steps to bring down the cost of a concealed carry permit, they could expect a lawsuit. As anticipated, the city hasn’t done squat, and now the Dhillon has followed through with her promise by filing suit.At nearly $1,600 per license, the City’s application fee to carry a firearm is the highest in the nation. Indeed, San Jose’s fee towers over those imposed by the country’s biggest cities. New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Chicago all charge a…
Bill Maher probably wasn’t trying to become the Second Amendment’s newest spokesman. But during a recent panel discussion about the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision involving marijuana users and gun rights, he ended up making one of the strongest arguments for armed self-defense you’ll hear on television. Collion Noir certainly thought so. In a recent video (see above), Noir broke down Maher’s exchange with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), arguing the conversation revealed a fundamental disagreement over who bears responsibility for protecting you when things go sideways. The discussion started innocently enough. Maher admitted he’d like to own a firearm but currently…
Henry Knox led a 300-mile expedition during the winter of 1775, transporting 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge while crossing snow, frozen rivers and mountainous terrain. The successful delivery of that artillery helped force the British evacuation of Boston and marked the Continental Army’s first major victory, ultimately paving the way for freedom and the origins of a new nation. Roughly 250 years later, eight runners from across the United States—including two current military service members (Marine Corps, Navy) and one veteran (Army)—are doing their best reenactment. In honor of the nation’s founding and to those who serve it…
Iran has emerged stronger after the United States and Israel started a war on February 28th of this year. Now that the conflict appears to be winding down, the US has taken a beating while Iran is visibly the winner in all ways that matter. The US didn’t achieve a single stated military goal of the war. Sure, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, but it was open before the joint US-Israel attack that kicked off the fighting. None Of The Most Important Issues Have Been Resolved By The Memorandum Of Understanding Iran is already aware of this fact, too.…
As devastating and deadly wildfires sweep across Utah and Colorado, Arizona has become the latest state to experience an onslaught of flames, with multiple fires currently burning. And on June 30, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that the state’s most iconic outdoor destination — Grand Canyon National Park — is ablaze after a lightning strike started a wildfire. What Happened According to an NPS press release, the Cliff Spring Fire began below the North Rim of the park, and is currently burning through grass, brush, pinyon pine, and juniper trees. It stands at 171 acres and is 0% contained.…
California has some of the worst gun laws in the nation, but that doesn’t mean that they’re popular in every part of the state. Outside of the more populous coastal counties, there are lots of locales where the right to keep and bear arms is seen as the fundamental right that it is, and even in the “may issue” days many places, like Fresno County, treated the concealed carry licensing process as “shall issue.” Now Fresno County is looking to expand who can carry; specifically, which city employees should be able to bear arms when they’re…
The U.S. Supreme Court just agreed to hear what could become the biggest Second Amendment case since Bruen. On Monday, the Court granted review in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, two closely watched lawsuits challenging so-called assault weapon bans in Illinois and Connecticut. For gun owners, it’s the case many have been waiting for. For gun-control advocates, it’s one they hope the Court gets right for very different reasons. Everytown: These Laws Save Lives Everytown Law welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the cases, saying the justices should ultimately uphold the bans. “Assault weapons cause massive…
All of us at CarBuzz love the manual transmission, and odds are that if you’re reading this, you probably do, too. Why? It’s just fun! We like being more involved in operating the car and having an extra level of control over the driving experience. Plus, when we do really nail a rev-matched downshift, we feel especially satisfied. Apparently, though, driving stick isn’t just fun, it can even be good for you, and that’s coming from a famous doctor and professor in Japan. Credit: Mazda You Actually Probably Know This Professor The source of this story is Japan’s Best Car. The…
The budding Switchback trade show held its second annual standalone event in New Orleans last week, and while it’s a far cry from the heyday of Outdoor Retailer — around 200 brands versus more than 1,000 — the gear on display was cutting-edge. Overall, the show was a concentrated convergence of top brands previewing 2027 gear — from running and hiking, to camping, biking, climbing, and even some noteworthy lifestyle products. In addition to next year’s launches, there were some in-line products from brands I hadn’t seen before. Here’s a rundown of the very best on display at the Switchback Spring product…
Lake County in Illinois isn’t quite Chicago. Its seat is Waukegan, which isn’t nearly as large and not nearly as violent as the Windy City is. Still, it’s Illinois, it’s urban enough to follow similar politics to its big sister city, and so it’s no surprise that many there like guns. And it’s unsurprising that, like most of the country, the county is seeing a drop in violence. This is a good thing, and no one should pretend otherwise.What’s a problem, though, is that lawmakers there, like in so many other places, are drawing the…
GM, Ford, and Ram aren’t the only truck-builders who are rolling out America 250 special edition pickups to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. Nissan has just announced its own Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition, but if you think that a US-centric truck with a Japanese brand on the side is a problem, just wait until you see what Nissan has delivered. A Frontier For The New Frontier Credit: Nissan Nissan’s Frontier pickup has at least as much of a claim to being American as the Ford Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram 1500 pickups that are also getting special commemorative editions this…
From opening day of the double-black terrain to slushy spring park laps, I have different snowboard setups for specific conditions and styles. But recently, no matter what board I grab from my quiver, my ThirtyTwo TM-2 Double BOA snowboard boots are a dependable choice, day in and day out, when I’m heading to the iconic terrain of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The TM-2 Double Boa is a versatile choice thanks to its medium-stiff flex, and it’s perfect for chasing lines and objectives across a range of conditions. This boot design is a solid match for big mountain double-black runs, carving…
DOJ Civil Rights Division chief Harmeet K. Dhillon and the Division’s Second Amendment Section have officially filed suit against the commonwealth of Virginia over its ban on AR-15s and other commonly-owned firearms and magazines that takes effect today. Y’all! @AAGDhillon just sued the state of Virginia over their gun ban!!! pic.twitter.com/TZGREVK7Uk— Hannah Hill (@hannahhill_sc) July 1, 2026You can read a copy of the complaint here.As a Virginia resident I’m thrilled to see this development, and I’m glad that the litigation is seeking both a temporary and permanent injunction barring the state and its political subdivisions…
