For a time, I actually had a smidgeon of respect for The Trace. I disagreed with literally everything they published, but they weren’t really trying to hide the bias, which was a step better than their allies in the mainstream media. However, as time has gone on, the truth is that while they say they’re a newsroom and are just covering the topic, despite the obvious bias, they’ve continued to take pains to be embraced by the mainstream media as their colleagues. They’re just a newsroom, after all.And while I was ripping The Trace over…
For years, Army veteran Brian Lofton was stuck in a downward spiral, being sucked under by the crushing weight of addiction and depression that nearly ruined his life. It wasn’t until Lofton found solace in faith, turning to God to help pull him from the brink, that he was finally able to turn his life around. Lofton chronicles his intense journey in, “Broken Boots, Redeemed Soul: A Veteran’s War with Sin and Salvation,” a refreshingly honest, emotionally gripping memoir that examines mental health and the fierce pull of addiction. Along with casino gambling, Lofton also battled problems with drugs and alcohol. The book,…
Anti-gun politicians like to claim that when they pass restrictive gun laws, they are simply doing the will of the people they represent. However, a sharp increase in gun sales just before and after such laws are passed tells a distinctly different story. Larry Keane, senior vice president and general counsel for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association, made that point well in a recent report looking at gun sales in New Jersey and Virginia. “The clearest way to measure the will of ‘The People’ isn’t always at the polls every two or four years,”…
Germany is pushing its conscription age higher. Bastian Ernst, the newly elected president of the country’s Reservists’ Association, has said that the upper age limit for military reservists in Germany should be raised to 70, given that people stay fit longer. The United Kingdom government has raised the maximum age for liability for reservists from 55 to 65 amid growing global war. Germany has been pursuing a recruitment drive as the Ukraine war wages, and it, along with France, seems to be ready to put boots on the ground during this war. Mandatory Conscription: The U.S. & Germany Prepare For…
Water storage containers are essential for emergency preparedness, and there is a range of types and use cases to consider. Water can be difficult to find during emergencies, so having containers to stockpile water for emergency use makes sense for most people. Gallon jugs can get it done in a pinch, but dedicated emergency water containers give water a longer shelf life, hold more water, and are much more durable.My main recommendation is for the Aqua-Tainer, which isn’t terribly expensive, and it holds a three-day supply of water easily.If you need more durability, WaterBricks give you a sturdy, nesting water…
The Southern Poverty Law Center used lawfare to take down racist groups back in the day. They did a pretty good job of it, too, because few of those groups are as powerful as they used to be. However, a federal indictment seems to say that because they were so good at their jobs, they had to use donated money to fund enough hate to justify its continued existence.There’s a bit of interpretation on my part, admittedly, including a lot of bias against the organization that might have started out doing good work, but has…
Fresh off their closer-than-expected victory at the polls on Tuesday that allows them to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts and give them a 10-1 advantage, Virginia Democrats (and the Republican minority) return to the state capitol today to address bills vetoed or amended by Gov. Abigail Spanberger this session. That includes a number of gun control bills; most notably the ban on so-called “assault firearms” and “large capacity” magazines that Spanberger amended in such a way that simply carrying a pistol with a 17- or 20-round magazine will turn that lawful gun a firearm that’s…
There’s no doubt about it that Shreveport is a particularly disturbing rampage. It’s not just that this turdnugget killed eight children, but that they were primarily his kids, and that he traveled to try and kill them all before offing himself. For someone like this, the last step really should have been the first. He might have gotten some sympathy instead of making it clear he’s somewhere on a scale below toe jam. No one is going to say it’s not disturbing, either. Forbes is under fire at the moment, not for downplaying this in its…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. This is the worst of times for U.S. farmers. Coming into 2026, we were already in the midst of the worst farming crisis in at least 50 years. Now the war in the Middle East has caused fertilizer prices to go absolutely haywire, and a historic drought has created nightmare conditions for farmers from coast to coast. What we are witnessing is truly unprecedented. One recent survey discovered that 70 percent of U.S. farmers won’t be able to afford all of the fertilizer that they need…
Springfield Armory is moving quickly to support the Aimpoint COA optic, adding factory A‑Plate slide cuts across several pistol lines starting in March. What’s Changing Beginning in March, Springfield will have all Echelon pistols, along with the 1911 Operator, 1911 Emissary, and Prodigy, available with factory slide cuts designed for the Aimpoint COA. Buyers will also be able to order these pistols pre‑mounted with the optic. Springfield says purchasing the gun with the optic installed can save up to $150 compared to buying the components separately. Why This Is Happening Now The move follows the end of Glock’s exclusivity period…
Two runs, 150 seconds, and a pair of 90-foot jumps: Brett Turcotte has waited 5 years for this very moment. There’s no single event in the world of professional snowmobiling that’s bigger or more consequential than the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. This is where riders get noticed, fans get made, and life-changing sponsorships get inked. In other words, the X Games is to freestyle snowmobiling what the Super Bowl is to the NFL. Unfortunately for athletes like Brett, who have spent their entire adult lives becoming the best snowmobilers on the planet, there hasn’t been any Super Bowl…
In the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti, and some kind of brain-dead comments from the Trump administration about him having a firearm, most gun rights groups stepped up and set the record straight. The one group that was lukewarm about their response was the NRA.It wasn’t a good look, especially after they refused to comment on the shooting of Philando Castile in 2016. Not commenting on the shooting itself would have been fine, because there’s a lot going on and it’s understandable that some might want to reserve their opinions until they have…
The Ruger Harrier isn’t a refresh or a cosmetic rebrand. It’s Ruger starting over on the AR platform and doing it deliberately. The Harrier comes in two configurations, and both offer more than the usual features in a quality production gun from a reputable manufacturer. Anderson Manufacturing Roots Last year, Ruger acquired Anderson Manufacturing’s Kentucky facility and tooling. Rather than continuing that brand or grafting parts onto existing rifles, Ruger used the move to re‑engineer its AR rifle line from the ground up. The Harrier is the first result of that decision. It reflects Ruger taking control of tolerances, assembly,…
Suppressors have become increasingly popular among shooters for their noise reduction capabilities and improved shooting experience. However, one question that frequently arises among suppressor owners is whether they need a suppressor cover to manage heat buildup and mirage effects. The answer isn’t straightforward and depends on your shooting style, frequency, and specific requirements. Understanding Heat Buildup in Suppressors When you fire a rifle or pistol with a suppressor attached, the device captures and redirects hot gases that would normally exit the muzzle directly. This process generates significant heat within the suppressor’s chambers. The metal construction of most suppressors conducts this…
TikTok users have started reporting that they are having difficulties posting about Jeffrey Epstein and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) just days after the social media platform finalized its sale to United States investors. Free speech and censorship are once again in the spotlight, as the issues seem to surround Epstein and ICE raids. Just days after TikTok finalized a sale to a consortium of American investors who now control the business in the U.S., users report being unable to use the word “Epstein” in direct messages. The sale of TikTok was said to have averted a national ban of…
Even before the explosion from an IED changed everything, Hari Budha Magar had lived an extraordinary life. The 46-year-old grew up in a family of nomadic cattle farmers in the foothills of the Nepalese Himalayas, where the colossal mountains Dhaulagiri and Sisne were often visible over the horizon. He was fascinated by black-and-white photographs of the historic first ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. But it would be many years before his dream of reaching that summit could be realized. As a child, he managed to avoid the violence of a civil war gripping Nepal.…
Now-former New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has never given the slightest impression of acknowledging the right to keep and bear arms is a real thing, and he’s certainly never taken a stand in support of that right. Instead, Platkin defended New Jersey’s ban on commonly-owned guns and magazines, restrictions on lawful carry in a host of supposedly sensitive places (including your own car), and attacked the firearms industry and makers of home-built firearms through civil litigation. In the wake of the death of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, though, Platkin has joined…
SHOT Show is wild, and chances are, if there’s a product you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Vegas. Heck, I saw a belt-fed grenade launcher mounted on a drone. Two, actually. But while all that is fun, I had a job to do. I put the distractions aside and searched out products that are a bit more practical, like flashlights. Everyone needs a flashlight, whether you’re a hunter, a shooter, or a camping enthusiast. The list goes on and on. The point is, flashlights are handy, and SHOT Show is oddly where many of the top names in the…
The bills Virginia gun owners are staring at are worrying to a significant degree. Not only do they ban so-called assault weapons and standard capacity magazines, but the magazine ban doesn’t include a grandfather clause. If you’ve got a buttload of magazines you’ve accumulated over the years, even for guns you no longer own, you could wake up one morning and find yourself guilty of a felony because an old magazine fell behind your nightstand.Now, it’s possible that it will get watered down to some degree. Still, I’m skeptical that it’ll happen, considering the so-called…
The United States has initiated large-scale, multi-day military drills in the Middle East, as a massive “armada” of ships makes its way to Iran. U.S. ruler Donald Trump has warned that “there is another beautiful armada floating beautifully towards Iran right now.” Fortunately, Trump has laid off the rhetoric of taking over Greenland for now. However, in exchange, he’s increasing military actions in the Middle East, likely gearing up for a war there. WAR ALERT: Trump Threatens Iran US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) stated on Tuesday that the “readiness exercise” is designed to demonstrate the rapid deployment and sustainment of combat aircraft. The operation…
The snowpack in Colorado is dismal, and warm temperatures across the state aren’t helping. Earlier this month, Vail Resorts announced that skier visits are down 20% this year as a result of the poor conditions. Ikon resorts must be feeling the sting, too. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Ikon sent its pass holders an email offering $20 vouchers for anyone willing to come and ski in these less-than-ideal conditions. All you have to do is register for the “Ski & Ride Reward Program” online. Then, go ski and ride at any U.S. Ikon Pass destination. For each day you do (up…
