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…
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Washington state legislators are pulling out all the stops to ram through House Bill 2320, a sweeping measure that gun rights advocates warn criminalizes not just homemade firearms but the very knowledge and tools used to create them. On February 6, the Washington House made an unusual procedural move: they yanked HB 2320 from the Appropriations Committee—normally a mandatory stop for any bill with fiscal implications—and sent it straight to the Rules Committee. Translation: it can now hit the floor for a vote at any moment, with minimal public scrutiny. The NRA-ILA immediately called out the maneuver as an attempt…
Starting 2026 with a splash, Toyota just revealed the fifth-generation 2027 Toyota Highlander. It’s longer, lower, and wider than the outgoing model and is propelled solely by electricity. No longer playing second fiddle to the larger — and popular — Toyota Grand Highlander, which debuted in 2024, it instead enters the North American market as Toyota’s fourth BEV. And styling took a leap forward in the process. The 2027 Toyota Highlander takes design cues from the new-for-2026 RAV4, as well as its bZ brethren. Moreover, it offers front- or all-wheel-drive options, two battery pack sizes, and two trims to choose…
President Donald Trump said some unfortunate things after the shooting of Alex Pretti. When I say “unfortunate,” though, let me be clear. His comments regarding whether Pretti had a right to be armed that day run counter to what I believe when it comes to gun rights. I vehemently disagree with him on it. But, if the 2024 election–to say nothing of the two before then–I’m not sure my vote would be much different. After all, while he made that comment, and it was just the latest example of less-than-stellar Second Amendment credentials, he was…
If Virginia becomes completely untenable for me to keep living here, I’ll most likely move across the border to West Virginia. It’s still close to family and friends, and it’s red enough that I wouldn’t be too worried about a Democrat takeover (though the parts of West Virginia closest to D.C. are already seeing an influx of government employees moving in). I have to admit, though, that Wyoming is looking increasingly attractive as well, in large part because the legislature continues to find ways to strengthen our right to keep and bear arms. Following the 2025…
MDT has made a name for itself in the precision rifle world with modular, high quality chassis systems, accessories, and stocks. Beyond maintaining a comprehensive catalog and ecosystem, MDT continues to actively refine and expand its product lines. One of the most exciting recent additions is the introduction of inlets for two of North America’s most popular rifles, the Ruger American and the Ruger 10/22. Photo Credit MDT The MDT LSS line of chassis is arguably one of the most popular options for both new and experienced shooters. Much like Burger King, you can have your LSS chassis “your way.”…
Last year, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stood firm on the Second Amendment by agreeing with a judge that a gun control measure in the state was unconstitutional. This law barred legal adults under 21 from carrying a firearm concealed. They’re adults, you see, but not adult enough for anti-gunners. He did what many anti-gun attorney generals would do when it came down to defending a law that went against their principles.And, it seems, anti-gunners in the Sunshine State are displeased with Uthmeier about this.In a written statement issued Monday, Broward State Attorney Harold Pryor…
Images by the author Even though I came to the bolt action rifle table a bit later in my life, I had been aware of the Scout rifle concept as envisaged by gun guru Jeff Cooper for decades. I just had no way to own one, nor a reason to. In more recent years, since becoming a writer, doors have been opened that were closed before. Also, Indiana changed its deer firearms season laws, and now almost everything from .219 up in bullet diameter is permissible. Those doors swung wide open. (It’s going to take an effort to decide whether…
