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…
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that U.S. troops may sue military contractors for their injuries, siding with a soldier who was badly injured when a Taliban operative working at the Bagram Airfield detonated a suicide bomb.Five soldiers were killed and 17 were wounded, including 20-year-old Winston Henceley, who suffered a fractured skull and brain injuries and is permanently disabled.In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in solders being injured in a combat zone.Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the court’s opinion for an unusual majority that…
When Mark Young set out in his rental car, bound for the desert south of Cordes Lakes, Ariz., he thought he was headed on a short hike and overnight camping trip. However, the 76-year-old became disoriented after leaving his vehicle and started making “one wrong decision after another,” according to rescuers. Before he knew it, he was lost, becoming dehydrated, and in serious danger. Four days later, after a massive search and rescue operation involving numerous agencies and teams, helicopters, all-terrain vehicles, horses, and search dogs, his own son would be the one to find him, alive. Young’s family reported…
The fundamental premise of the gun control movement is that more guns inevitably results in more crime. The only way to make the U.S. safer, then, is to reduce the number of firearms in circulation. That means making it more difficult to purchase firearms, but also going after the guns that are already in the hands of legal owners; either through attrition, or as we’re seeing in Rhode Island this session, through prohibiting the continued possession of firearms that were lawfully purchased. As Dr. John Lott covered in his seminal work, “More Guns, Less Crime,”…
China has emerged as a “winner” with regard to oil sales. The country has been “aggressively” selling its reserve oil to a world experiencing a shortage and sky-high prices thanks to the United States and Israel’s war with Iran. China had accumulated a cool 1.5 billion barrels in its strategic petroleum reserve with a goal to become the world’s largest strategic petroleum reserve when the time arises. That time looks like it could be now. U.S. Begins Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Iranian Official Warns of $200 Oil Prices Amid Escalating Strait of Hormuz Tensions “What has been happening in the…
A perfect day at the beach looks a little different for everyone, but no matter how you like to enjoy the shoreline, a few key pieces of gear can make the difference between a stressful outing and a truly relaxing one. We’ve compiled our top-tested beach day gear to help create shade, provide a comfortable place to sit, haul gear across the sand, and, of course, dry off after a swim. To help you prepare for your next beach day, we’ve gathered recommendations across several essential gear categories. Our testers spent weeks evaluating products on beaches from the California coast…
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act was created for one particular purpose. While anti-gunners claim it shields the firearm industry from liability, they neglect to point out that product liability laws are still in place. What it does is shield these companies from lawsuits that seek to punish them for third-party actions, punish them for things they did completely within the law, and simply eviscerate the lawful gun market. I wish I were being hyperbolic, but I’m not.And the truth is that states think they’ve found a way around that, and are trying…
If you’d like to download this recipe, here’s a fancy PDF version of this article. (Click to open, or right-click and select “save” to download.)Nothing beats the smell of a campfire and the sizzle of bacon early in the morning. A crucial part of any great camping trip is cooking over the fire using some camping and Dutch oven recipes.Many campers use Dutch ovens as their g/o-to pot of choice thanks to its rugged structure and ability to act as a skillet, pot, and oven. Oftentimes, Dutch ovens are passed down from generation to generation due to their long-lasting quality.In…
Most people run around the SHOT show floor looking at all manner of firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear. Not me. I spent the majority of the time looking for the best knives of SHOT Show 2026. The knife guys need some love, too, and there was plenty to look at this year. In fact, there was so much to look at that there is no way on planet earth that I could see it all. I’m just one guy, and SHOT Show is huge. As such, I had to be selective and limit myself to knives from larger manufacturers that…
I recently made a video talking about how I love everything retro. I was addressing a re-release of an older model gun in celebration of its 50th anniversary and how sometimes timeless classics don’t need to change much to maintain relevance or performance. However, for the firearms consumer industry, “if it works, don’t change it” is not a common occurrence. Most of the time, improvements, re-innovation or improvements based on more modern materials or production techniques make something good even better. After all, this is why SHOT SHOW happens annually. Unfortunately, when it comes to innovation…
Maztech adds a high-power, civilian-legal IR illuminator to its X4-LRF ecosystem, bringing modular IR performance to night vision users. The new Maztech Illuminator mounts directly to the X4 LRF and leans hard into flexibility. It targets shooters running night vision and clip-ons who want clean illumination at distance. The accessory is set to ship near the end of Q2 with an MSRP of $999. Modular Design Built Around the X4 LRF Ecosystem Maztech designed the X4-LRF as more than a standalone rangefinder. The “X4” name reflects an ecosystem approach. It’s currently the only rangefinder on the market built around a…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. Introduction: The Alex Pretti Shooting and the Test of Principles In an age of profound political and spiritual division, often the truest test of a person’s character is not what they say, but how they react when their proclaimed principles become inconvenient. A clarifying event emerged in the controversy surrounding the ICE shooting of left-wing protester Alex Pretti. While the factual details remain hotly contested, the immediate public and political reactions served as a perfect litmus test for the very concept of a principle. By definition, a genuine principle…
New Mexico Democrats are going to have to move fast if they want to enact a massive gun control bill that includes a sweeping prohibition on the sale and transfer of semi-automatic firearms, given that this year’s session only lasts 30 days. At the moment it’s full speed ahead for SB 17, which is scheduled for its first hearing tomorrow morning in the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee. As introduced, the “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act” (which is an extremely stupid and misleading title) would prohibit the sale of “extremely…
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0 Carry Comp pairs full‑power 10mm with an integrated compensator and optic‑ready slide to tame recoil in a duty‑sized package. A Comped 10mm Built for Control Smith & Wesson continues expanding its Carry Comp lineup with a full‑size 10mm built around control rather than outright concealability. The M&P 10mm M2.0 Carry Comp uses the company’s Performance Center‑tuned approach to soften the recoil and muzzle rise common with the cartridge. At the core of the design is a 4‑inch stainless steel barrel with a PowerPort at the twelve‑o’clock position. As the gun fires,…
On Friday, Jan. 23, an Alaskan oil rig carrying more than 4,000 gallons of oil overturned near the small town of Nuiqsut. A crew with Doyon Drilling, operating on behalf of ConocoPhillips, was moving Rig 26 — dubbed “The Beast” because it’s one of the largest mobile oil rigs in the U.S. — over a gravel road when it overturned. According to ConocoPhillips, the two people on board and six emergency responders were all treated at nearby medical facilities and then released. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) stated that oil levels had been measured approximately 30 minutes before…
I get that Virginia is right there along the District of Columbia border, and that means a lot of people who work inside the beltway live in the Old Dominion State and favor all of the policies popular among the self-appointed urban elite, but it used to be that there was at least some line of sanity throughout the rest of the state. You’d think the military population alone would drive at least some of that sanity, even if the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines vote in their home districts. After all, the jobs on…
Diamondback Firearms enters the suppressor market with a new, fully 3D-printed Ventra lineup focused on low backpressure, HUB compatibility, and compact form. That move marks a notable expansion for the Florida-based manufacturer, which previously centered its efforts on firearms rather than NFA products. The new Ventra suppressor line includes three models designed to cover rimfire, 5.56, and .30 caliber rifles. All three are shipping now and aim to balance durability and sound reduction. Diamondback’s First Suppressor Line Diamondback’s Ventra suppressor lineup includes a .22 LR suppressor, a dedicated 5.56 model, and a .30 caliber option. Each suppressor uses a fully…
Alpha Foxtrot has built a reputation for producing modernized 1911 and 2011 style pistols that blend classic ergonomics with contemporary features. One of the company’s most innovative offerings is the AF1911-S15, a compact officer size 9mm 1911 engineered to accept Shield Arms S15 magazines originally designed for the Glock 48, providing a 15+1 capacity in a notably slim, carry friendly package. Alpha Foxtrot has expanded the S15 lineup with the Attila, a compensated, carry size pistol aimed squarely at the modern concealed carry market. The Attila is red dot ready, featuring an RMSc optic cut with an included adapter plate…
