There’s always noise in the gun world. Caliber wars. Brand loyalty. “My setup is better than yours.” You know the drill. But every once in a while, something pops up that’s actually worth paying attention to. That’s exactly what caught the attention of Tuber Hegshot87, who recently broke down a pretty unusual situation brewing between Sturm, Ruger & Co. and Beretta. Do you think Beretta is trying to take over Ruger? And right out of the gate, he framed it like so: “Very rarely do you see disputes like this where one company is coming in, infiltrating another, and basically…
Images by the author Most red dots today are built around one goal: lighter and smaller. The Griffin GHS goes in the opposite direction. It’s heavier. It’s overbuilt. And the second you pick it up, you know it’s not trying to compete with minimalist optics. The real question is simple: Does that extra weight actually give you something in return? Features and Specifications Here’s a good place to list those… Features 3 MOA Dot Reticle 1 MOA Adjustment Increments 10 Brightness Settings (8 Daytime, 2 NV) Parallax Set at 25yds Flip-Up Plastic Lens Covers Integrated Picatinny Mount (Co-Witness Height) Shockproof…
President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 into law Monday, officially ending the 20-year federal mining withdrawal on 225,504 acres of Superior National Forest land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The White House confirmed the signing on April 27. The resolution disapproves Public Land Order 7917, the 2023 Bureau of Land Management order that withdrew National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years. That means the Biden-era land protection is now overturned. It also means the fight over mining near one of the country’s most visited wilderness…
There’s a familiar script in the gun debate: “You can take this gun from my cold dead hands.” “Guns are the foundation of American freedom.” “What part of shall not be infringed do you not understand?” “What part of well-regulated militia do you not understand?” “Your gun fetish is tearing America apart.” If you’ve spent five minutes anywhere near this issue, you’ve heard it all before. That’s exactly how David Yamane opens his recent TED Talk (see below), by throwing both sides’ talking points right in your face. “Some of you fall on the gun rights side… some of you…
The best hiking shoes are light, efficient, protective, and keep your feet cool on trails. You’ll give up a bit of ankle support with a shoe versus a boot, but many find the increased comfort and performance are worth the trade-off. This guide combines the perspectives of prolific thru-hiker Chris Carter, consummate woodsman Nick LeFort, and trail runner, hiker, and hunter Sean McCoy. Between them, they’ve spent thousands of miles testing hiking shoes from the eastern forest of Appalachia to granite peaks in California. For this guide, the team has tested 30 pairs of hiking shoes over the past 6…
A family in Kent, Washington is safe and sound today thanks to the quick thinking and support for the Second Amendment displayed by one family member. Police in the city were called out to a home just after 3 a.m. on Monday morning on reports of shots fired. When the got to the scene, they found a deceased suspect and five family members who were understandably shaken up. According to authorities, the couple who own the home were there with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild when their daughter was woken up by strange noises coming from the first floor. …
Peak summer tourist season is quickly approaching for the National Park Service (NPS), and it still doesn’t have an official leader. On Monday, April 27, the Trump Administration announced it had withdrawn Scott Socha’s nomination as Director of the NPS. The change follows backlash surrounding Socha’s past business dealings. What Happened The Context On Feb. 11, Trump announced Socha as his nominee to head the National Park Service. This position requires confirmation by the Senate. For nearly 3 decades, Socha worked as an executive for Delaware North, a hospitality company that operates hotels, dining, and other visitor services in national…
When testing a mountaineering tent, you never expect your greatest setup trial to be at a rest stop in some Oklahoma nowhere, or your coldest temps to be in Bentonville, Ark. Nevertheless, from winter backpacking in Tarptent’s own Tahoe backyard to MTB camping in Northwest Arkansas, I’ve taken Tarptent’s new ArcDome 1 across half a country. Suffice it to say, Tarptent has built a name for itself upon long trail miles and attention to detail: smart reinforcements, multi-configurability, choosiness behind the fabric and coatings — the list goes on. The ArcDome is no exception. It’s the brand’s answer to “What…
I have written about New Mexico several times over the years; each time pertaining to gun rights. Despite (or because of) the abysmal leadership within the State, where Democrats hold the House, Senate and Governorship for the past decade, crime rates continue to skyrocket. Of course, for Democrats, increased crime means “doing something,” which history shows us their solutions are more taxes and gun control. Obviously, neither has worked as New Mexico remains in the top 5 homicide rates for the entire nation. Repeatedly, increasing numbers of gun control bills find their way across the Governor’s desk, either from…
The Trace has never come across a gun control law that the writers there didn’t support. I have yet to see a single piece out of the “newsroom” that wasn’t anti-Second Amendment on some level or another, and that’s not surprising. After all, they’re funded by Michael Bloomberg, who is as anti-gun as they come. So imagine my surprise when they decided to write about a group in Philadelphia that modeled itself on the old Black Panthers, “cleverly” calling themselves the Black Lions.Yeah, they really stretched.As eight men and one woman patrolled the streets of…
Bulgaria-based KJI continues to build out its shooting‑support ecosystem with the introduction of the K‑Series tripods, led by the K950 and K750, alongside two new mounting options: the Titan Head and Nomad Head. Together, the system is aimed at shooters who want modularity without sacrificing stability, whether in the backcountry, on the range, or in professional applications. Differences between tripods come down to the details of materials and manufacturing, and these are the top of their class. K950: Maximum Height, Maximum Load The K950 sits at the top of the K‑Series lineup. It’s a carbon‑fiber tripod designed to support heavy…
Iran has offered a compromise on its nuclear enrichment program. Tehran said that it would be willing to dilute its highly enriched uranium if all sanctions on the country were lifted. Washington has long accused Tehran of trying to create nuclear weapons, while Iran has maintained that its program is strictly civilian. WAR: Israel Launches Airstrikes On Syria Immediately After Trump Withdraws From Iran Nuclear Deal Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, made the comments to reporters on Monday. The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) signaled Tehran was ready to show some flexibility on the United States’…
With a career focused on photographing pro skiers, writing about new ski operations, and reviewing the latest ski technology, I spend about as many hours in my ski boots as I do with my wife during the winter months. Therefore, cold toes, sore shins, and an average heel hold aren’t compromises I care to make. That’s what led me to ZipFit, a boutique Colorado-based brand known for its proprietary cork insulation. ZipFit liners are, generally speaking, warmer, more secure, and ultra-durable. They can outlast the shells they live in. The only issue? They are heavy, sometimes double the weight of…
On Monday, I covered a newly introduced bill in Wyoming that would compensate gun owners for their legal fees if they were arrested and charged with a shooting but saw those charges dropped or were acquitted on the basis of self-defense. I’d hoped that the bill would make progress this session, even though under the legislature’s rules for bills in a budget year like this one, two-thirds support is needed to keep the bill alive. As it turns out, HB 14 couldn’t even get a simple majority on Tuesday, and was officially passed by on a…
At a time when tactical flippers, OTFs, and tip-up carries are filling the shelves, Case Knives is opening 2026 with a mix of heritage returns and modern reinterpretations. The Cheetah Cub Vault pattern, the Crossroads XR Barlow, and the all‑new Axe Handle. Together, they show how Case continues to balance collector interest with practical everyday carry. Cheetah Cub: A Vault Pattern Returns The Cheetah Cub returns in 2026 as the Case XX Vault Pattern, reviving a compact design originally introduced in 2005. The Cub is a scaled‑down version of the original Cheetah, measuring 3.5 inches closed, and is immediately recognizable…
On Saturday, world champion skydiver Pierre Wolnik was in the middle of a jump off Mont Blanc when tragedy struck. His parachute failed to open, and Wolnik died from the impact of hitting the ground. The renowned French daredevil was 37. What Happened? On Feb. 7, Wolnik, clad in a wingsuit, rode a helicopter up to the top of the Mont Blanc range. According to Le Figaro, he jumped out of the aircraft. During his descent, however, his parachute malfunctioned and did not open. View this post on Instagram After several seconds of free fall, Wolnik hit the ground in…
While most states have some form of preemption law on the books, the problem with many of them is that they just say local governments can’t pass their own gun control laws. There aren’t any actual teeth in those laws. So, as a result, local officials can do what they want and then just hope the courts will side with them. This costs both the city and state money, as well as infringing on people’s rights in direct violation of what the state intended.Take Savannah, Georgia, for example. Georgia is a preemption state, and local…
The Pulsar Symbion LRF DXT50 is a new multispectral binocular. That means it combines thermal imaging, digital day/night vision, and laser ranging into a single system. Recently, Pulsar introduced it as part of their new Symbion platform. The DXT50 is aimed at hunters and professional users who need continuous visibility across changing light and terrain. Rather than forcing users to move between separate optics, the Symbion integrates multiple sensing technologies into one binocular intended for continuous use from daylight through complete darkness. Dual‑Channel Imaging in One Housing At the core of the Symbion DXT50 is a 4K digital imaging system…
The New Mexico State Senate has approved a sweeping ban on common semi-automatic firearms legally owned and used by thousands of lawful citizens for sport, competition and self-defense. The measure, Senate Bill 17, would ban common gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, .50-caliber rifles virtually never used in crimes and firearm magazines holding more than ten rounds under the guise of labeling them all “extremely dangerous weapons.” The measure passed by a 21-17 margin, with all Republican senators and three Democrats voting against the bill. Startlingly, the definition of a “semi-automatic firearm” in the legislation takes in far more than just the AR-style…
China has warned Taiwan that it will be annihilated if the United States supplies ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) is deployed for use. Beijing warned Taiwan specifically against using HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) launchers armed with ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles on islets closer to the mainland than Taiwan. According to a report by RT, Taipei has ordered 82 M142 HIMARS systems and 420 ATACMS munitions under an $11.1 billion arms sale package announced by the US government last December. The ballistic missiles have a range of 300 km, meaning their deployment to the Penghu and Dongyin islands would…
When it comes to riding bikes, even the smallest problems can become a wrench in the spokes. So it’s no surprise that bikepacking, which involves bike-specific racks, packs, and camping gear, has some healthy barriers to entry. That’s where “gear libraries” come in. These gear rentals are often free for those looking to get involved in their local bike community. Of course, the concept of “free” isn’t too common in the U.S., but the community bike groups that manage these resources want to expand a culture of generosity and love of the outdoors. The main issue is simply finding and…
