A group of senators says they have “profound alarm” and are demanding answers over the unprecedented decision by the government’s consumer watchdog to drop its case against Navy Federal Credit Union for charging its members — almost exclusively service members, veterans and their families — millions in illegal overdraft fees.”This decision appears to prioritize financial institutions over the very service members the bureau is charged with protecting,” the five Democratic senators wrote in a letter, provided exclusively to Military.com, to the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Russ Vought.In November, the CFPB announced that Navy Federal had “illegally harvested…
For the second day, Israel has conducted strikes on a Syrian city, vowing to protect the Druze minority. The Druze minority is an ethnoreligious group with origins tracing back to a 10th-century offshoot of Ismailism, a branch of Shiite Islam. Israel Threatens New Syrian Regime Forces With Fire The upsurge in violence underlines the challenges facing interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has struggled to assert control over the area near the Israeli border since toppling Bashar al-Assad in December. According to a report by Reuters, Israel, which has struck Syria several times in the name of protecting the Druze, carried out its…
Many years ago, during a high-angle rescue course, I was introduced to the KISS principle: “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” The idea is that systems tend to function best when they’re kept simple rather than made unnecessarily complex. It’s a design philosophy rooted in practicality, and it applies surprisingly well to gear. The REI Co-op Trailmade Pants ($70) are a great example of simplicity done right. They don’t have many flashy features, but they do exactly what a solid hiking pant should: fit well, hold up to wear, and stay comfortable in motion. For this reason, the REI Co-op Trailmade pants…
From the moment anti-gun Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested for burglarizing her stepmother’s home last April, I honestly believed that the lawmaker and Moms Demand Action ally would take a plea deal instead of going to trial. Well, I was wrong. I don’t know if a deal was even offered, but whether or not one was dangled in her direction, Mitchell’s felony trial kicked off this week in a Becker County, Minnesota courtroom. Nicole Mitchell’s stepmother, Carol Mitchell, testified late Tuesday morning, although she opted not to be recorded on camera during her testimony. During…
After hours of debate that culminated in a rebuke of the Trump administration’s efforts to restore Confederate names to military bases, the House Armed Services Committee voted late Tuesday to advance the annual must-pass defense policy bill that endorses a pay bump for service members.This year’s National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which supports a 3.8% pay raise for troops starting in January, was approved by the committee in a bipartisan 55-2 vote, sending it to the full House for a vote in the coming weeks. Just Democratic Reps. Ro Khanna and Sara Jacobs, both of California, opposed the bill.The…
The mayor of the tiny town of Butte City, Idaho (population 78 according to the 2020 census) is facing misdemeanor charges after he allegedly used his gun as a gavel during a contentious meeting of the city council. Deputies with the Butte County Sheriff’s Department were called out to last week’s city council meeting on reports that Mayor Kevin Turner was threatening multiple people with a gun. When the deputies arrived, they spoke to several witnesses who repeated those claims, though Turner denied that he had been brandishing a gun or waving it around. Turner was…
As Democrats ramp up their demands for a ban on modern sporting rifles, progressive columnist and talk show host Thom Hartmann thinks he’s found a more practical way to make semi-automatic firearms off-limits to the average American; expanding the National Firearms Act to include all semi-autos and require owners to pay a $200 tax in order to possess a Glock pistol or an AR-15. To make his case, Hartmann turns to history… or at least his version of it. We still remember their names: Bonnie and Clyde gunned down civilians and cops as they cut a bloody swath across the Midwest with their…
Posted in AR Patterned, AR-15, Bullpup, Daily News, Rifles by with No CommentsTags: bullpup AR, Lower Receiver, Reap Weaponries, The Scy Introduced at SHOT Show 2023, the Reap Weaponries Scy bullpup conversion kit for AR-15 pattern rifles is now available. The Scy is a drop-in kit that is attached to the lower receiver and handguard of the rifle providing a front pistol grip mount and linking the trigger forward. Let’s take a closer look. Bullpup Firearms @ TFB: The Scy brings the AR-15 platform into the bullpup fighting ring with complete modularity and adaptability. We designed our product around the…
More than a decade ago, the now controversial medication mifepristone showed promise for alleviating symptoms of service-related post-traumatic stress disorder in men. A new study published Tuesday, however, counters previous research, determining that, in most cases, the drug used in medication abortions currently facing judicial review in the U.S. court system is no more effective for treating military PTSD than a placebo. Results of a randomized clinical trial released Tuesday in JAMA Network Open found that, while veterans with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder with no history of a traumatic brain injury saw some improvement in their symptoms after taking mifepristone,…
A mass shooting at a Texas outlet mall over the weekend nearly decimated two families, leaving three children dead and another orphaned, their loved ones and officials said Monday.Eight people were fatally shot and a half-dozen more were injured when a 33-year-old gunman, who was later killed by police, opened fire at Allen Premium Outlets, about 25 miles north of Dallas, authorities said. The victims include a young boy and his parents, two elementary school-aged sisters, a security guard working toward his goals, and an engineer with a master’s degree.Kyu Song Cho, 37 and Cindy Cho, 35, were shot dead, the…
If I asked anyone what Mossberg is most well known for, they’d likely point to the famed 500 series pump guns. Those guns have made Mossberg a fortune and are genuinely awesome shotguns. Mossberg is still a family-run company, and if you ever go to their booth at SHOT, you have a high chance of running into someone with a name tag reading Mossberg. Mossberg might be best known for their shotguns, but the first firearm Oscar Mossberg designed was a handgun, and the first gun produced by Mossberg was called the Brownie. Oscar Mossberg immigrated to the United States…
There’s a perfect AR-15 out there for you and we’ll help you find it. By the time you’re done with this guide, you’ll know everything about how the AR-15 works and how different configurations affect performance. Some of Our Favorite AR-15s There might be some jargon in there you don’t understand. But don’t worry…we’ll deep dive into individual parts, the best manufacturers, and more about each rifle choice. Aero Precision EPC Night Vision Shooting And we’ve actually hands-on tested all these guns…unlike most other sites out there that copied us. Daniel Defense MK18 Here’s a sneak peek of our favorites…but also…
Maybe I’m telling my age here, but I remember when the American left despised corporations. They were the enemy, “The Man,” faceless entities that would destroy everything we hold dear for an additional quarter of a percentage point of profit. Corporate America wasn’t that evil, of course, but that’s how they made them out. Now, though, they feel very differently about big companies. They control many of the board rooms across the nation and they can bully plenty of others. In fact, a gun control group is trying to essentially do just that. A group called Guns Down America is pushing a…
John Browning’s most popular pistol, the 1911, has long dominated the industry. It remains a favorite handgun with concealed carriers, hunters, home defenders, and everyone else, it seems! Springfield Operator 1911 in 10mm. With that in mind, we sat down to consider just how you should tote around that ole’ 1911. After all, you are going to want a holster for it, right? Unless you’re just sticking it in your pants…not recommended, by the way. No, just no. So, we’re tackling the subject of 1911 holsters today. We’ll look at what features you need to consider when holster shopping and…
The Hellcat Pro from Springfield Armory has experienced immense popularity since its release back in 2022 (details below). With its narrow profile, optic cut slide, high capacity, and excellent performance, the pistol became an instant concealed carry favorite. Now, the company is offering the Hellcat Pro with an optional manual safety for those who prefer additional safety measures.Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro with Manual SafetyRemaining mostly unchanged, the Hellcat Pro will still feature its 1-inch profile, allowing for maximum concealability. Likewise, the 9mm retains its 15+1 capacity (10+1 in prohibitive states) in a smaller footprint than others in its class. Not…
During the brief period of time that U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn’s injunction against Illinois’ ban on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazine was in effect for a few days in late April and early May, gun stores across the state were packed with customers hoping to get their hands on a modern sporting rifle or 20-round magazine, and there were likely thousands of rifles that were lawfully purchased while they were back in stock. Now, however, the Illinois State Police is warning those gun owners that their purchases will become illegal on January 1st of next year; an admonition…
Meet Fort Cavazos. As of Tuesday, the installation formerly known as Fort Hood, Texas, that has been at the center of several national controversies will no longer be named after a Confederate general. The new name honors Gen. Richard Cavazos, a Texas-born Mexican American who twice earned America’s second-highest military honor during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Both instances of Cavazos’ heroism involved rallying his soldiers against an entrenched or ambushing enemy, often exposing himself to fire and at least once refusing an order to leave his soldiers behind. This latest designation is part of the Defense Department’s push to…
The deputies fired 50 times at close range and when it was over the deafening roar was replaced by Beason’s piercing screams, the video shows.“In utter shock, Plaintiff Beason dove backwards while yelling in horror as bullets from the Sheriff’s deputies hit the vehicle narrowly missing her,” the suit states.Now, two years after the May 7, 2021, confrontation with the York County Sherriff’s Office deputies, the mother and son are suing York County and the department for unspecified damages.Mullinax, 29, lives in Rock Hill, South Carolina, records show. Those same records also indicate he’s been arrested for breaking and entering…
