One of the more infuriating parts about the Old Dominion University shooting was finding out that the killer got his gun from someone who’d been arrested for violating gun control laws previously, but no one seemed all that interested in prosecuting him for the crime. They were, however, very interested in twisting what happened in Norfolk, Virginia, that day to make anti-gun talking points. And some of them are real doozies, too.But the problem is that we’ve seen a lot of similar cases over the years, too. That’s especially true over the last few years,…
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When a tornado touches down, and the sirens begin to wail, adrenaline kicks in. For many of us, our path to safety is clear: get to the shelter and hunker down. But for the members of our families with difficulty getting around, or acting on their own—children, those with disabilities, and the elderly—that path isn’t always so straightforward. Speed and mobility are usually luxuries during an emergency. Cognitive challenges can make it difficult to process warnings and unfolding events. It’s the limitations of ourselves and those whom we care about that require a different level of preparedness. It requires us…
A therapist with deep ties to the military community, Dr. Emma Smith writes a monthly advice column for Military.com to address questions from our readers. Want Dr. Emma to answer your question next month? Submit it using the form at the end of the article.Dear Dr. Emma,My family’s life is about to change. Dramatically. My husband is being med-boarded out of the Army after 14 years of service. On paper, this was supposed to be a good thing. We’ve been through it all: deployments, training cycles, the constant moving, family drama from halfway around the world. It’s not a surprise. He’s…
Fitness encompasses cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and mobility/flexibility. These are non-negotiables for continuing to live throughout your later years with your independence and ability to move and socialize still intact.Instead of thinking simply about living longer, let’s use the start of a new year to focus on getting healthier, so we live better. More than any other time each year, the New Year is a popular time to focus on a “fresh start.” Temporal landmarks like New Year’s Day, Mondays, birthdays and the change of seasons are standard starting lines for many of us when we have a goal to work…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. Shares of warship builder Huntington Ingalls Industries rose in premarket trading and are on track for the largest annual gain in 12 years, driven by news of President Trump’s continued push to rebuild the U.S. Navy. HII gained 5% on Monday and another 5% in premarket trading early Tuesday after President Trump announced a plan on Monday evening to build two new “Trump-class” battleships, to acquire 20-25 of these ships in the coming years. Here are critical details about Trump’s major announcement Monday evening (courtesy of Goldman analyst Noah Poponak): Trump-class battleships.…
REI End of Year Deals: Up to 50% Off (Photo/Erika Courtney) To ring in the New Year, REI is offering deals on deals. Score 50% off apparel from Patagonia, The North Face, and REI Co-op. Other sales include 40% off select footwear and cycling gear. Shop REI Sale Mountain Hardwear Oakoram Fleece Jacket: Up to 55% Off at Backcountry (Photo/Backcountry) A lightweight, breathable fleece is a must-have, and now you can score one for a steal at Backcountry. Mountain Hardwear’s Oakoram Jacket is available for more than half off. It’s made of soft recycled polyester, and its two zipper pockets…
When the Supreme Court returns from its winter break, one of the cases justices are scheduled to discuss in conference is Schoenthal v. Raoul, a challenge to Illinois’ and Chicago’s “gun-free” public transportation systems. Though a district court judge sided with the plaintiffs, the Seventh Circuit reversed his decision and held that the ban comports with the national tradition of gun ownership, which, in their warped view of history, includes banning lawful carry in crowded public spaces where “vulnerable populations” are likely to be found. Of course, those who are disarmed and unable to protect…
Christmas doesn’t stop a war, but it does put a bright circle around the date, making the distance from home and loved ones louder. That’s why the 1914 Christmas Truce keeps coming back on screen.For military families and anyone who’s spent a holiday on a duty roster, that idea needs no explanation. The calendar doesn’t pause the mission. Christmas still shows up on the flight line, on a watch bill, in a motor pool, in a barracks room lit by a string of cheap LEDs, and in the quiet after a video call ends. The Christmas Truce endures because it captures…
The first Ozark Trail knife was an experiment in limbo pricing (how low can you go?) and sourcing real knife components. This knife, which has no official name — hence the “Ozark Trail Tanto” — is not just a daring loss leader, it is also an outstanding and cohesive piece, a knife with real chops. At $20 plus tax, you get a knife with the best non-powder metal steel on the planet. When you pair that with great ergonomics, good materials, and an interesting colorway, the Ozark Trail Tanto looks like the very best knife for the money available in 2025. …
The Department of Veterans Affairs doesn’t require you to get all your care at VA medical centers. Under the right circumstances, the VA will cover appointments with community doctors, emergency room visits at civilian hospitals, and walk-in care at urgent care clinics. But the rules vary depending on what type of care you need. Here’s when the VA picks up the tab for non-VA care.Community Care: When the VA Sends You OutsideThe MISSION Act, short for Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks, lets enrolled veterans get care from non-VA providers when they meet specific conditions. This is called…
The New York Post is probably the most conservative paper in the Big Apple, but even with its rightward tilt I was pretty surprised (and delighted) to see the headline “Why New Yorkers from all walks of life can put a gun on their holiday wish list” in the Post’s opinion pages. The column by New Criterion executive editor James Panero is an outstanding look at the relatively small, but growing, culture of legal gun ownership in the Big Apple from the perspective of a relatively new NYC carry permit holder, and will likely be…
As TTAG readers know, registration leads to confiscation. It always has and always will. And licensing of gun purchasers is a gateway to registration. So, it should come as little surprise that Democrat gun-ban advocates in the U.S. Senate have introduced a new measure to require lawful Americans to have a federal firearms license to purchase a gun in the United States. On December 17, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, and U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, introduced the Federal Firearm Licensing Act, which would require individuals to obtain a federal firearm license before purchasing or receiving a firearm. Specifically, the…
A few weeks after standing idle at the SEMA show, Toyota lit the ignition on the Scion 01 Concept at the ceremony of the updated proving grounds in Arizona. I saw it blast down a dusty red carpet of sorts before parking under a tent. Idle again, Don Federico, Vice President of Vehicle Performance Development at Toyota, stood next to it and offered a lot more detail about this side-by-side concept. (Photo/Robin Warner) Off-the-Shelf Powertrain Mounted behind the second row sits the Tacoma hybrid powertrain, the more powerful of the two offered on the midsize pickup. Using a turbocharged 2.4L…
Lawmakers in New South Wales are giving their constituents (or maybe “subjects” is a better word) the gift of authoritarianism this Christmas. In response to the Bondi Beach shootings on the first day of Hanukkah, the New South Wales parliament adopted several new laws early on Christmas Eve that are aimed at curbing both gun ownership and the freedom of expression. The legislation passed this week has three key pillars: creating an offence for displaying terrorist symbols such as the IS flag; significant restrictions on firearm possession; and allowing the police commissioner to prevent protests occurring…
