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…
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I’m always on the lookout for coverage of defensive gun uses by local media outlets, so when I ran across a story from KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas headlined “Austin woman chases intruder out of home during ‘terrifying’ invasion,” I was definitely intrigued. The story itself is less about that encounter, though, than the less-than-satisfying response the victim of the home invasion received when she called 911 to report an intruder. It was last fall when Shayla Worley woke up and realized a stranger was in her home. KXAN doesn’t even really describe what Worley did, other than…
This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News. Israel’s UN ambassador publicly accused France, China, and Pakistan of making secret payments to Iran for safe passage through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The accusations stem from reports that commercial vessels from these nations transited the strait despite Iran’s broader shipping restrictions. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint, handling approximately 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. Iran has selectively allowed passage for some nations’ ships while maintaining a blockade against others, deepening geopolitical fractures. The confrontation at the UN highlights the escalating…
A while back I wrote a post about cooking without power which was really just a list of ways to heat up food–dutch oven, fireplace, grill, etc. But what if your food needs more than just heating? What if the power is out and you want to use the blender, the mixer, the toaster, the waffle maker, the coffee pot, or one of the many other kitchen appliances we tend to take for granted? Fortunately, there are many non-electric alternatives. I suggest you start replacing your kitchen appliances with non-power versions and learn to use them. This way, if the…
Thunder Beast Arms’ new Spiro suppressor targets gas guns with a compact 5.56 design that cuts back pressure while keeping sound levels in check. This suppressor is made from durable materials and falls between an S-length and a K-length can. A New Direction for Gas Gun Suppressors Thunder Beast Arms, also known as TBAC, designed the Spiro as a dedicated 5.56 suppressor for rifles that see real shooting volume. TBAC focused on reducing back pressure without letting sound signatures spike. That balance drives the entire design. The Spiro uses a reduced back-pressure layout that increases back pressure by only about…
One of Vosteed’s fan favorites is slimming down for summer. Following user feedback on the current Raccoon, the brand today launches the Raccoon TiSlim — an ultralight and ultra-thin version of the Raccoon. It comes with many of the well-received features of the original Raccoon, now with a more pocket-friendly and ergonomic design. Here’s the rundown. Meet the Raccoon TiSlim (Photo/Vosteed) The TiSlim is wicked thin and built to withstand pressure. With a 3.18-inch blade and ultra-slim titanium scales, the knife looks big enough for many daily tasks and small enough to wear in just about every situation. The brand…
in Riley Baxter, SHOT Show 2026 SIG Sauer expands the P211 GTO lineup with new factory colorways and offers a barrel block that lets shooters remove the compensator for a cleaner profile. Expanded Looks for the P211 GTO SIG Sauer added new P211 GTO colorways that ship from the factory. These include a black-and-silver two-tone (Equinox), an all midnight black model (Nitron), and a black-and-FDE version (Spectre Combat), a silver with black accents (Quicksilver), and a brass accented model with LOK Grips (Spectre comp). We aren’t done yet, there is one last colorway which is a gunmetal grey with blue/purple…
Tyrant CNC is at SHOT Show 2026 and they brought along their TWS365 PDW Chassis for the SIG Sauer P365 series of handguns. This unique chassis system that has Tyrant’s iconic flair can easily convert your P365 pistol into a more capable platform with better ergonomics, more capacity, and still is able to be conceal carried, if you wish. Tyrant CNC TWS365 PDW Chassis for SIG P365 The Tyrant CNC TWS365 PDW Chassis (Tyrant Weapon System 365) has an MSRP of $599.95 and is available in the 4 colorways of Arsenal Grey (launch edition), Black, Gunmetal Grey, and Midnight Bronze.…
Prohibition was an interesting time in American history, and not for great reasons. Ending the legal consumption of alcohol gave us things like the mafia, the government poisoning American citizens for consuming a substance they felt was harmful, and a lot of guns being shot at people. Through it all, we learned that if people want a product, then people will seek out that product, no matter how illegal the government wants to make it.Much of the prohibition drama, at least in the popular imagination, centers around Chicago. I mean, Elliot Ness, Al Capone, The…
Zermatt Arms Waltz 9 blends 2011-inspired ergonomics with a striker-fired system, ultra-short trigger travel, and a patent-pending roller lock in a semi-custom pistol. The Waltz 9 marks Zermatt’s move into handguns after years focused on precision rifle actions. It leans heavily on tight tolerances, modular options, and a trigger system that immediately stands out. The company plans to open orders in the second quarter, with shipping expected in the third. A Hybrid Design With Familiar Roots The Waltz 9 takes visual and ergonomic cues from the 2011 platform but runs as a striker-fired pistol. Zermatt built it around a short-recoil,…
Pennsylvania has a robust preemption law, but that hasn’t stopped anti-liberty forces from enacting infringements. A win out of Harrisburg, Pa. marked the overturn of their final illegal firearm-related ordinance. Under Pennsylvania law, Title 18 Section 6120(a), municipalities are forbidden from preempting commonwealth law on firearms. Over the years there have been many cities and jurisdictions that ignore this provision of the law. Harrisburg, the commonwealth’s capital, had several ordinances that infringed on the rights of the people. The most recent ordinance to fall, the court says “constitutes [a] reversible error.”The preemption law that provided…
in Mitchell Graf, SHOT Show 2026 The Barrett MRAD Covert is a modular bolt-action rifle that breaks down in minutes to fit inside an Eberlestock backpack without sacrificing accuracy. Built on the proven MRAD platform, it targets users who need compact transport and reliable reassembly. The Covert keeps familiar MRAD controls while shrinking the footprint. Barrett positions it for discreet movement, field serviceability, and multi-caliber flexibility. Design and Purpose The MRAD Covert focuses on portability without redesigning the core system. The rifle disassembles or reassembles in under five minutes when you take your time. It fits inside the included Eberlestock…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. Introduction On January 24, 2026, federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents executed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a nurse and protester, on the streets of Minneapolis. The official narrative, regurgitated by federal authorities and their media allies, claims Pretti was a violent, armed aggressor, justifying the lethal force. [1] Yet, verified video evidence and witness accounts tell a different story—one of an unarmed man, legally carrying a firearm for self-defense, with a phone in his hand, being shot while restrained. [1], [2] This is not a tragic accident or lawful enforcement. It is the cold,…
Ford is looking to help out some search and rescue agencies. The brand knows its models, such as the Ford Bronco, are part of the record number of people heading out into nature, but that record numbers mean more problems. So, it is partnering with the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASR) to donate five vehicles to search and rescue (SAR) groups that need them. More People Outdoors Means More Problems (Photo/Ford) According to Ford, more than 181 million Americans hit the outdoors in 2024, and the number has been climbing since the pandemic. Many of them are new…
I’m already sick of talking about the shooting of Alex Pretti, and I’m coming around to hating just about everyone on either side of the debate right now. From the anti-gun side suddenly defending the Second Amendment to people who should know better suddenly sounding like deranged anti-gunners, I’m finding it hard not to just hate everyone except for a select few people. It’s quite the juxtaposition to where I was in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.It’s also darkly ironic that an old post of Kirk’s on X appears to be getting a lot…
in Riley Baxter, SHOT Show 2026 The Kimber 2K11 Comp pistols pair a ported bull barrel, carbon-fiber grip module, and optics-ready slide to deliver flatter shooting in a 2011-style platform. First Shots at SHOT Show 2026 Range Day We got hands-on with the new Kimber 2K11 Comp lineup during SHOT Show 2026 Industry Day at the Range. Kimber builds these pistols off the standard 2K11, then adds a compensator and competition-focused features. The standout change is the forward barrel port. Kimber machines a large compensator port at the muzzle to vent gas upward. That design keeps the gun flatter during…
