In 2022, Cam wrote a piece about how a Bloomberg columnist exposed the shady world of garbage anti-gun research. Yes, I’m framing it that way, because, while Cam was more polite about it than I’m going to be, I don’t see how else to frame it. At that time, Cam wrote:One example that Brown raises is the oft-repeated claim that “gun homicides” dropped by 40% after the state of Connecticut adopted a permit-to-purchase law requiring handgun owners to first receive a gun permit from their local police department. This was breathlessly reported back in 2015…
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The loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., urged Congress and regulators Tuesday to do more now so other families aren’t left clutching belongings and memories instead of their spouses and children. Several of the victims’ families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the National Transportation Safety Board outside the U.S. Capitol to demand action, but it may be difficult for this Congress to pass anything ahead of the midterm elections. And lawmakers are still trying to draft a compromise bill that will combine elements…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court ruled on Wednesday that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020 as their relations deteriorated following the collapse of nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington. The ruling by the Seoul Central District Court was symbolic as South Korea has no clear way to force the North to pay amid a diplomatic breakdown. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in recent years has suspended all meaningful diplomacy with the South and declared it his most hostile…
A Navy veteran and former CIA officer who was found with more than $40 million in gold bars in his Virginia home is nearing a plea deal. David Rush reached a tentative plea agreement, according to a joint court filing by prosecutors and his attorney. A federal judge extended the deadline to formally indict him to Oct. 8 to give the parties time to finalize it. In their filing, both sides told the court the resolution would serve the public interest, in part because a trial could involve significant litigation over classified material. So far, Rush faces a single charge—theft…
The United States’ military operation against Iran cost American taxpayers roughly $38 billion, with costs continuing to increase due to a prolonged conflict. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Tuesday released a 19-page report estimating the costs of U.S. combat operations against Iran, prepared in response to a request from Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, in addition to other congressional Democrats. The latest financial report comes as the Pentagon seeks billions’ more dollars as part of a hoped $1.5 trillion defense budget still being debated in Congress for Fiscal Year 2027, which Defense…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis presides over a state that is kind of schizophrenic on guns. They are pretty pro-gun in a lot of ways, yet they passed the post-Parkland gun control laws and can’t seem to get them repealed. Still, they got permitless carry, then the courts handed them true constitutional carry, so it’s a state that won’t allow a 20-year-old soldier to buy an AR-15 to take to a private range, but adults can carry handguns without a permit. Weird.And now, we’ve got a second annual Second Amendment sales tax holiday from the good…
A VA loan is one of the most valuable benefits you can earn through military service, letting eligible borrowers buy a home with no money down and often better terms than a conventional loan. Even so, a surprising number of myths still keep veterans, active duty service members, and their families from taking advantage of it, or lead them to think they don’t qualify when they actually do. From assumptions about foreclosed properties to confusion over who’s eligible, these misconceptions can cost you money and opportunity. Here’s the truth behind five of the most common VA loan myths, so you…
When you own a company, insurance is just part of the cost of doing business. You could theoretically skip it in a lot of instances, but then you’re screwed the moment you need it and don’t have it. However, everyone also knows that insurance companies don’t make money when they pay out claims. As a result, they try to avoid it as much as possible.For KM Tactical, that’s causing some problems. See, they sell parts for privately manufactured firearms. They need a payout because of New York state law. They’re not getting it.A federal judge…
Some of the rarest plants and wildlife in the U.S. may soon have their genetic material stored for future recovery work. The Department of the Interior announced on June 25 that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotechnology company known for its work on de-extinction. The agreement focuses on biobanking, genomic science, and the preservation of the genetic diversity of species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Colossal is no stranger to flashy conservation science. The company grabbed headlines after announcing it had created genetically edited gray wolves with…
Gamers officially have another great reason to pre-order Grand Theft Auto 6, after Rockstar confirmed that anyone who purchases the game ahead of its November 19, 2026, release date will be rewarded with a free month of GTA+ for GTA Online. The freebie comes with any edition of Grand Theft Auto 6, so gamers won’t need to shell out $100 for the Ultimate Edition to benefit. GTA+ is a subscription service that provides unique benefits in Grand Theft Auto Online, including money, Shark Card purchase bonuses, discounts on in-game items, and more. Outside of GTA Online, the service also provides…
When criminals get together to do business, it’s almost always tense. After all, there are guns, there’s money, and the fact is that no one there is particularly trustworthy. It’s no wonder that so many drug deals turn into shootouts. And that’s also true when the deal is over guns. Arguably, it’s even more true since, you know, there are guns there and people who want to misuse them.Should things go sideways, then people can easily die, which is what happened in Indianapolis recently, and an 18-year-old man has been charged.An 18-year-old has been charged…
CENTCOM said the latest attacks are a response to Thursday’s commercial vessel attack. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran on Friday as part of what officials described as a “powerful response” to Iran’s attack on Thursday of a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Officials, in a press release on Friday afternoon, said that U.S. forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely on June 25 with a one-way attack drone as it was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani…
Luckily, we do not have to rely on hearsay anymore to decide whether to let adolescents lift weights. Scientific evidence now exists on the topic of resistance training and whether it harms growth plates and stunts growth. At the same time, science also shows that early childhood fitness training can bring a lifetime of benefits compared to normal play and, especially, doing nothing at all. Here is the question about fitness training with your children: Stew, I have heard many pros and cons of having kids, starting with weightlifting. When did you start with your kids? Any settling of the…
As the sun rose over Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, I ran at a comfortable pace, taking in the morning air and varying shades of green. Cruising the asphalt ribbon of Winchester, Virginia’s Green Circle path, my pace was 9:15/mile, with a Zone 2 heart rate of 127. Then I stepped on the gas. Across 100 yards, that 9:15 pace progressed to 8:42, 7:23, 6:45, before settling at 6:25. My shoes bounced off the pavement, the midsole springing from stride to stride, and the lightweight build encouraged ever-faster turnover. Was I running or flying? Maybe a little of both. It’s a sensation…
The price of Apple hardware, ranging from MacBooks to accessories, is going up. The new changes to Apple products were announced as the entirety of the game and tech industry is struggling with similar issues. A week prior to these changes, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that price increases were unavoidable, and it didn’t wait long to adjust pricing accordingly. While the changes are understandable given current demands for hardware, the extra cost may not be easy for fans to cope with. Apple Prices Go Up Overall Credit: via Apple The price changes to Apple products vary. At the moment, the…
I kept reaching for the Delta on cold starts that turned into sweaty climbs. That’s exactly where the Arc’teryx Delta Jacket ($200) makes the most sense. It’s a light, fitted, highly breathable fleece that manages temperature swings during high-output activities. I tested the Delta for more than a year on at least 30 outings in the Tetons. Across steep climbs, windy ridgelines, and start-stop transitions, it proved to be one of the most efficient midlayers I’ve worn. I needed just enough warmth without trapping excess heat, and this jacket delivered. In short: The Arc’teryx Delta Jacket is a lightweight, trim-fitting…
On top of the sorrow I feel for the loss of life in Montreal, I also feel awful for Canadian gun rights supporters. They did nothing wrong, but the shooting in Montreal is likely to lead to additional gun control that they don’t need and most certainly don’t deserve. Anti-gunners have never been happy that the SKS continues to be legal in the country, even though here, it’s not even considered an “assault weapon” in even the most gun-controlled states. It’s got a fixed magazine (most models, anyway), fires a not particularly powerful round, and…
When retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. entered the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes for his Medal of Honor ceremony, he stepped into a room reserved for the nation’s most extraordinary acts of battlefield valor. For much of America, the ceremony was an introduction to one of the Vietnam War’s greatest stories. For many Marines, particularly those in the reconnaissance community, it was something different. It was the nation finally recognizing a leader they had considered legendary for decades. Military decorations often define moments. Within the military, however, reputations are built over entire careers, through the stories that are told in…
As the Ebola strain known as Bundibugyo continues to spread in Uganda, UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) has warned that children are at the highest risk of the disease. Cases have now shot past 1,150, and the death toll has surpassed 300. Just a few days ago, cases reached 1,000. Ebola Outbreak Update: Over 1,000 CONFIRMED Cases As Virus Continues to Spread Children and adolescents account for approximately 15 percent of all confirmed Ebola cases and over 25 percent of confirmed deaths in eastern DRC as of June 19th. UNICEF also stated that children are twice as likely…
On the surface, the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Hawaii’s “vampire rule” prohibiting concealed carry by default on all private property open to the public isn’t that big a deal. Hawaii’s law was never actively enforced thanks to an injunction, and there are only three other states (New York, California, and Maryland) that had adopted similar laws after the Supreme Court struck down “may issue” concealed carry four years ago. None of those states were ever able to enforce those laws either, thanks to legal challenges. So why are law professors like Jake Charles and Megan Walsh crashing out over…
