I’ve never been one to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day, but I can think of about a million things more romantic than going out and protesting ICE with my sweetheart. I can’t imagine that an anti-ICE protest in downtown Indianapolis on Valentine’s Day is going to draw a huge crowd, but its organizers are hoping for a big turnout, include armed demonstrators. If anyone is hoping that the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will be cracking skulls and arresting those who dare exercise their First and Second Amendment rights at the same time,…

This article was originally published by William L. Anderson at The Mises Institute.  With the recent news of massive layoffs at the venerable Washington Post, we are hearing from many corners that democracy itself is under siege, the earthquake being the Donald Trump presidency. We already are seeing the narrative forming: the billionaire Jeff Bezos apparently gutting his own newspaper in order to appease the anti-democracy factions of the Trump administration, as decent people look on with horror. Pundits and public intellectuals are having a field day with their post-mortems (no pun intended) of the demise of the newspaper that gave us the famed team Bob…

I recently remarked to someone in the market for one that the high-water mark of the Mercedes Sprinter craze was starting to show, mostly in online second-hand ads. Maybe the luster has begun to dull for some. Or, maybe, it’s the loan come knocking. Last week, I had the opportunity to duck inside something different. The Overlander Campers Ridge XT is the newest offering from Adventurer Manufacturing (the same folks that churn out Scout Campers), and it squares up directly at the to-the-hilt Sprinter builds that clot upcountry arterials from here to Mammoth. From the factory, this rig aims to…

When it comes to the gun debate, there is a divide between rural and urban residents that’s kind of hard to overcome. Urban centers see an awful lot of violent crime. Their newspapers and local TV news are filled with reports of murder and mayhem, making it so the folks there figure they have to do something, and there are plenty of politicians ready to tell them that the problem is the guns. In the rural communities, it’s different. The numbers aren’t remotely the same. Plus, people grow up using guns for hunting, as well…

From puffy jackets that have second lives to wristwatches that track sunlight on other planets, this week’s roundup of the latest gear has it all. It’s not just the wildest tech, though; we’ve got something special for adventurous kiddos, old-school rippers, and folks who just want to sneak in a run before work. Take a peek at the next wave of Emerging Gear! Out of This World Watch (Photo/URWERK) Where to even start with the URWERK UR-100V LS Ceramic watch? At its core, it’s a luxury timepiece with satellite movement — eye-catching but not groundbreaking in and of itself. But once…

The revenue from sales of AR-platform rifle accessories and aftermarket parts could run a small third-world nation. Ever since becoming “America’s Rifle”, the AR-15 has truly become ubiquitous, with a very healthy after-market industry in its wake. One such after-market company is Luth-AR. This Minnesota-based company sells just about anything you need in order to customize your black rifle. From teeny-tiny parts to complete builds, they have what you need. I won’t attempt to list their goods; follow the link above when you have time. I recently read about something they introduced at the SHOT show that piqued my curiosity.…

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on The Inertia. It was updated with new information on January 26, 2026. According to a Georgetown Law Journal article, “The Perfect Crime,” one can commit felonies “with impunity” in one small area of Yellowstone. That’s because a poorly written law and a clear, but overlooked, Constitutional provision created a singular situation there that some lawmakers have called a loophole. The area’s nickname: the “Yellowstone Zone of Death.” Representative Colin Nash, D-Boise, brought the “lawless” issue before the Idaho state legislature in February 2022. The measure then cleared both chambers and became state…

One of the most important things that gun rights advocates can do is to reach out and join up with other advocates. If nothing else, it reminds us that we’re not alone in the woods, despite the media’s best efforts to make us feel like the odd men and women out. And throughout the nation, there are all kinds of events. SHOT, for example, may be about the outdoor industry, but there’s a lot of advocacy going on there, too. The NRA’s Annual Meeting, Second Amendment Foundation and CCRKBA’s Gun Rights Policy Conference, or GOA’s…

The cost of living crisis is becoming desperate for some people. Many are choosing to forego healthcare and basic necessities, as affordability in the United States continues to plummet. Wages are stagnant, and prices are rising everywhere, making it difficult to afford even the most basic needs to get covered. This isn’t just happening in the U.S. Australia is reporting that many young women are having to skip healthcare in order to pay for things like food or rent, accoridng to a report by  ABC Net.  A nationwide survey of 5,000 Americans from Talker Research reports 52% now struggle to pay their…

The terms “banned substance” and “Olympics” likely conjure images of performance-enhancing drugs or famous examples of countries tricking anti-doping agencies. At the 2026 Games in Milano–Cortina, however, the illicit substances at the center of a debate have nothing to do with what athletes are putting into their bodies: It’s all about what they’re putting on their skis. PFAS, also called forever chemicals for their inability to break down in nature, are a key component of certain waxes that winter athletes use. And it’s those waxes that have gotten three athletes disqualified from Olympic competition. The Controversy So far in the…

Though there’ve been numerous news stories over the past month about liberals and progressives embracing their Second Amendment rights, largely in response to increased ICE immigration enforcement efforts, we haven’t seen a lot of hard data to back up those claims. But a new report from the Minneapolis Star Tribune suggests that the phenomenon isn’t just a creation of the media, at least in the Twin Cities.  The paper spoke to local sheriffs and licensing authorities in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul, and found that both concealed carry and permit-to-purchase applications soared in January. Hennepin…

On April 25, 1951, Sgt. Edward G. Bunn heard Cpl. Charles L. Gilliland’s automatic rifle firing in the darkness near Tongmang-ni, Korea. Gilliland always kept his weapon clean and fine-tuned. Bunn knew when his comrade was the one firing. In a chaotic firefight against waves of Chinese troops, the 17-year-old from Yellville, Arkansas, was using his weapon to hold the line.”If it weren’t for this young man, Charles Gilliland, I wouldn’t be standing here today,” Bunn said decades later.Gilliland never made it off that hill. His remains have never been recovered. More than seven decades later, the youngest Medal of…