The next time you’re about to upload a video from your hiking trip, take a moment to consider the following: Is it possible I’m doing something illegal? That clearly wasn’t on the minds of a hiking couple in Banff National Park who had a risky run-in with a grizzly bear. The couple posted a 90-second video of the encounter to TikTok account twohumanstwodogs on July 21. It swiftly went viral: The couple yells and backs away from the burly bruin while their small dog barks in agitation. While many online spectators expressed sympathy for the scary situation, others noted an…
On Sunday, a shooting at a Seattle food festival left three people dead and another five injured. It was an undoubtedly traumatizing event for everyone in the vicinity, but it wasn’t the kind of mass shooting we typically see make headlines. This wasn’t the result of some disaffected jackwagon who wanted to make a name for themselves, or who hated the world and wanted everyone to die. This was a shootout between two parties. Two people with no respect for human life decided to shoot up an event meant to be about enjoying good food,…
The Navy is once again requiring flu shots for a wide range of sailors and civilian employees, quietly reversing course three months after the Pentagon made the vaccine optional across the force. New guidance released Friday in a Navy administrative message, or NAVADMIN, restores the requirement for recruits headed to boot camp, sailors in officer training pipelines, certain deploying sailors and reservists, health care workers and some civilian employees. It takes effect immediately, and covered personnel must be vaccinated by Jan. 15, 2027. The order does not mention what happened in between to cause such a reversal. In April, the…
I heaved the fully loaded Exped Lightning 50 off my back onto the ground, right in the middle of a gem of a creekside Colorado campsite. It was packed to the absolute limit with gear and food that was quickly extruded into a neat pile beside us. Within moments, I had alpine charcuterie served, camp chairs pitched, water heating, and a diaper changing station deployed. With a new baby in tow, the demands on my day hiking pack have grown exponentially. 20 liters? Forget about it. I nabbed a sample of the freshly updated Exped Lightning 50 to pull double…
Stories about the stupidity of zero-tolerance policies in schools are hardly uncommon, but you’d think they’d at least slow down during summer break. The parents of a Georgia first-grader, though, are speaking out their son was suspended from school after biting his sandwich into the shape of a gun (or the letter L) and allegedly pointing it at a classmate. In fact, that’s just one of the punishments delivered to the child by school administrators, who the parents say should be more accommodating because of their son’s autism. School records show Sara Harp Minter Elementary administrators issued…
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is one of the premier names in off-road tuning. Beyond selling individual aftermarket parts, the company also offers complete kits for folks looking to create their own adventure rig. Its latest creation is the AEV FX370, which is based on the Ford Super Duty, and is for anyone who needs to carry heavy payloads well off the beaten path. The complete kit starts at $19,999. A $20,000 Upgrade With Some Serious Off-Road Potential Credit: AEV The AEV FX370 is a complete upgrade package for the Ford Super Duty. The company believes that owners of these trucks often…
Last week on Bearing Arms’ Cam & Company I talked with firearms instructor Jackie Emslie about the 15th annual training event for women hosted by Legally Armed In Detroit, and I’m pleased to report that the event was a huge success. Founded by longtime Second Amendment advocate Rick Ector, the event has grown from about 100 women in its first year to more than 2,000 participants, most of whom have had little to no formal experience with firearms. The event, held at Recoil Firearms in Taylor, drew lines wrapped around the building as women of all experience…
While much of the 2A world has been focused on New Jersey’s assault weapon ban taking a major legal hit, Washington Gun Law President William Kirk says two more bans in the same federal appeals court may not be far behind. In a new video, Kirk explains why he believes assault weapon bans in Delaware and the U.S. Virgin Islands are now on shaky legal ground following the Third Circuit’s recent decision in Cheeseman v. Platkin (also referred to as ANJRPC v. Platkin). According to Kirk, the spotlight should especially be on the U.S. Virgin Islands, where the U.S. Department…
Enlisting in the military is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life, and the best choice depends on your personal career goals. Are you looking for a specific job? Do you want a physical challenge? What lifestyle do you want to live? Do you want to travel? Do you want to get your college degree? The answer to these questions may help you begin the process of choosing which branch of the military to join. Before you begin reading, I will tell you that I am a retired U.S. Air Force Major, who began military life…
The U.S.–Mexico border spans nearly 2,000 miles, but in the last few months, a 118-mile portion in Texas has been the most talked-about part of the border. DHS has sought to increase border security in the Big Bend region, including areas near Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande. There has been a substantial amount of back and forth over what kind of structures and barriers DHS would build in the park, and the agency recently announced further plans. On May 15, DHS waived dozens of federal environmental, public lands, historic preservation, and administrative laws to expedite construction of…
Some open-world games are huge, but not fun to explore because there is nothing in them, or they simply don’t have cool mechanics to invite players to have fun while traversing. It can be difficult for developers to find a good balance between all the gameplay features, and for some players, all they want is a cool world to explore. Some examples include sailing in Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and exploring between land, underground, and air in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Why are these games compelling to explore, and what else made the list? In…
This month has seen two serious bear encounters involving hikers in American national parks, and the unfortunate incidents have now become a political talking point. Following an apparent fatal bear encounter in Glacier National Park and a separate grizzly bear attack in Yellowstone National Park, Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) has renewed the call to delist the grizzly bear as a protected species. What Happened After a May 4 bear incident on Yellowstone National Park’s Mystic Falls Trail, the National Park Service (NPS) announced temporary closures on May 5 and said on May 7 that those closures remained in effect. Two…
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger may have inadvertently given opponents of the state’s soon-to-be-enacted “assault firearm” ban some legal ammunition to use in their fight to get the new law declared unconstitutional. Spanberger released a statement explaining her rationale for signing the gun and magazine ban bill into law, and while most of it is the same eye-rolling nonsense we’ve heard from anti-gunners for decades, there was one line that’s pretty intriguing. Here is @GovernorVA’s statement on her decision to sign the assault weapons ban.“I am signing this bill into law because firearms designed to inflict maximum casualties…
If you’re shopping for a new car, and want a sedan with a hybrid powertrain as your chosen method of transport, both the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla offer electrically assisted variants that are likely on your shortlist. Both these cars have plenty to offer, and can make a great choice for drivers who want a family vehicle but aren’t interested in an SUV or crossover. What The Corolla Hybrid Has To Offer Over The Civic Hybrid Credit: Toyota 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid Powertrain 1.8-liter inline-four + 1/2 electric motors 2.0-liter inline-four + 2 electric motors…
My first suppressor was a traditional K-baffle user-serviceable design, and honestly, it never felt overly complicated to me. I’d take it apart after a good range session, brush everything down, and put it back together. At the same time, I can totally see the appeal of a monocore design. Sometimes you just want to yank out one solid core, give it a quick clean, and be done. Both styles get the job done when it comes to quieting your rifle or pistol, but they each bring their own trade-offs depending on how you shoot and how much maintenance you actually…
Do you already have plans for enjoying the outdoors this summer? We hope you have big missions like backpacking a slot canyon, shooting whitewater rapids, or tackling one of Colorado’s 14ers. However you plan to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend — and the rest of your long summer days — the sales around Memorial Day are among the best deals of the year for buying gear that amplifies your fun. We rounded up our favorite deals from respected brands to make this a one-stop resource for Memorial Day shopping. REI: Up to 40% Off (Photo/REI) REI’s biggest sale of the year is…
Connecticut passed its Glock ban, which doesn’t just impact Glocks. They did it, as per usual, in the name of public safety, all while failing to ignore the facts that criminals aren’t supposed to have guns in the first place and that the full-auto switches are illegal to buy, own, or possess without very specific licenses that most people will never have. They passed it just the same.In Connecticut, though, one letter to the editor took issue with a bit of hate thrown at a state lawmaker because of a simple question that no one…
As a San Diego native, I’ll never forgive the Chargers for leaving. But credit where credit’s due, the franchise’s social media team has been on a roll when it comes to its NFL schedule release, to the point where everyone looks forward to and anticipates what theme the next one might take on. This year, the Chargers may have outdone themselves with an NFL schedule release video that will be of particular interest to gamers and is packed with a lot of hilarious details. In a stroke of genius, the Los Angeles Chargers’ NFL schedule release video is composed of…
In March, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrated a major milestone. It purchased 45 all-terrain, electric-powered wheelchairs so that everyone could get out and enjoy the outdoors. It was a huge step toward adaptive access to Indiana’s public lands and a major investment. Each chair is valued at nearly $20,000. On April 30, less than a month after the program launched, thieves broke into storage and stole two of these all-terrain wheelchairs. Indiana police are investigating the crime. They are currently seeking any leads that could help identify the perpetrators. GearJunkie reached out to Indiana DNR for comment,…
Russia has begun implementing border controls and other measures to keep hantavirus at bay. These precautions aim to prevent the potential spread of the deadly Andes hantavirus strain, the country’s public health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has said. As a precaution, “Rospotrebnadzor – together with the Russian Border Service – has taken measures to strengthen border controls,” it said. Automated information systems are being used at the border to assess and minimize risks, it added, according to a report by RT. This current outbreak was discussed during a Rospotrebnadzor video conference on Tuesday, where the discussion centered on preventative measures. Hantaviruses are…
No matter how prepared you might be when you go camping, you’re still vulnerable in a tent, camper, or van. Hungry bears, hostile humans, and even flesh-eating zombies could be lurking. And a thin nylon wall or plywood siding isn’t going to stop them if they’re intent on getting to you. Camping shelters protect you from the elements, and that’s about it. Except for the Mammoth Overland Xtinction Level Escape (XLE) camper. This 18-foot, 4.2-inch, 4,300-pound behemoth tow-along trailer is complete with bulletproof glass, deployable flare guns, remote-activated “sonic defense” and “quad bear defense” systems, 360-degree night-vision CCTV, and much,…
