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…
A short road trip from Old San Juan and the Metro Area drops you into Puerto Rico’s vibrant northern coast, where rugged limestone cliffs blanketed in lush green vegetation form a distinctive karst playground.Here, adventurers can chase waterfalls, scale rock faces, duck into caves, and surf powerful Atlantic breaks before winding down with island flavors and a well-earned rest. Let’s explore how you can “live Boricua” in the colorful northern region of Puerto Rico. Manatí’s aquamarine water and impressive rock formations are awe-inspiring. Manatí There’s so much more to do in Puerto Rico than bathe on the beach all day.…
It’s easy to look at the gun control laws passed in another state and think, “Well, at least it doesn’t impact me.” I vehemently oppose what’s happened in California over the years, just as I vehemently oppose what’s happened in Virginia in 2026, but since it doesn’t affect me here in Georgia, it’s easy to let it go when the dust settles. The problems really get started when those terrible ideas don’t stay put, but are instead pushed onto the rest of the nation.In other words, remember reading about all of those new Virginia gun…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More “How long have you had this sleeping bag?” My wife’s query was innocent enough. But I should have seen where it was going. “Oh man, more than 20 years!” I beamed. I’d bought the Marmot Pinnacle back when I worked at Midwest Mountaineering in the mid-’90s. It was one of my first real gear purchases, scrounged together by scrimping, saving, and eating ramen noodles during college. It turned out to be a spectacular investment. I’d spent hundreds of nights in that bag. I was…
More than two dozen dogs starved to death in a small Alaska town — and the surrounding community is demanding answers. The tragic incident occurred on a private property in Matanuska–Susitna Borough, near the town of Willow, Alaska. The borough encompasses a huge area just north of Anchorage, and even includes part of Denali National Park. It’s also an area with many professional and casual dog mushers. That community is accusing the borough’s animal control unit of gross negligence after more than two dozen sled dogs were left to die of starvation — despite repeated requests from the property’s neighbors to…
Guns are often perceived by many, including some gun people, as a masculine thing. Weapons tended to be the domain of the man, historically, so I kind of get it. However, guns are different because they are equalizers. Anyone can use one effectively, and that makes it ideal for women who want to protect themselves. Plus, frankly, everything else you can lawfully do with a gun is a lot of fun, too, and women like to have fun, just like we guys do.But, because of that perception, most of the gun community is still male.…
A Houston home invasion shooting this week ended with a suspect in the hospital after police say a homeowner opened fire during a forced break-in. According to reporting from KHOU 11, the incident unfolded around 2 a.m. on Truman Street in North Houston, beginning with a crash that quickly escalated into a home invasion. Police say the suspect first wrecked an SUV into a ditch, then jumped a fence and made his way to a nearby residence. What happened next is the kind of scenario every homeowner hopes they never face. Investigators say the suspect smashed a window on the…
Yes, a state Democratic Party chair just applauded a move by the ATF that is, ultimately, a pro-gun move. Yes, it’s enough to make you check and make sure you’re not still asleep and having the least realistic dream you’ve had since that time in high school when you dreamed that Heather Locklear was next to you as you stood on a pyramid in sun god-like robes while thousands of naked women were screaming and throwing little pickles at you. What? I’m the only one who has that dream?Anyway, a state chair. Democrat.Yes, it’s surprising,…
Enraged tyrant Donald Trump has taken to social media to express his anger and frustration at the killing of another person in Minnesota by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Trump was especially unhinged that an American citizen dared to arm themselves against a tyrannical ruling class. Trump ended his rant on X over the shooting with the following message: “LET OUR ICE PATRIOTS DO THEIR JOB! 12,000 Illegal Alien Criminals, many of them violent, have been arrested and taken out of Minnesota. If they were still there, you would see something far worse than you are witnessing today!” Does anyone remember…
In 2025 the National Rifle Association announced some major changes. Last month NRA President Bachenberg addressed members’ concerns with changes to the magazines. The first electronic issues have arrived; so what’s the deal? Prior to changes to NRA Publications transitioning to a new division, NRA Media, there were four magazines. Due to the price of printing and mailing, NRA leadership found it to be cost prohibitive to continue printing those magazines on a monthly basis. They announced in Oct. 2025 that they’d be cutting down to two magazines: “American Rifleman” and “American Hunter.” The magazines…
Falco Holsters was in attendance at SHOT Show 2026, and with the expansive catalog of holsters that they already offer shooters who want to conceal carry a firearm, we thought we’d swing by to see what they have new for this year. It turns out that there are several new models/variations in the works, and we got the rundown on all of them. Falco Holsters with Blended Materials Falco Holsters is looking to blend together leather with Kydex in a couple of methodical ways this coming year. The first holster we came across and looked at was an Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) holster…
The killing of a Minnesota man who was protesting a Border Patrol immigration enforcement action while carrying a concealed firearm has quickly become a political Rorschach test, particularly on the right, while some voices on the left are suddenly displaying feigned appreciation and support for the Second Amendment. 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who worked as an ICU nurse at a Veteran’s Administration hospital in the Twin Cities, was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents during a chaotic scene in which it appears a gun was discovered in a holster as Pretti was on the ground…
For most of us, the Lincoln assassination lives only in history books or in television or movie adaptations of the event. But for Samuel J. Seymour (1860–1956), it was a core memory. It was a confusing, scary night at the theater, seen through a child’s eyes, long before he understood what the moment meant.Seymour is best remembered today, if remembered at all, as the last surviving eyewitness to President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. He was five years old on April 14, 1865, and was in attendance, sitting in the balcony of Ford’s Theatre when John Wilkes Booth fired the shot. And he lived long…
Federal authorities arrested multiple activists after protesters inside a St. Paul, Minn., church disrupted a worship service, pushing the Department of Justice into a broader investigation.The protest unfolded earlier this month inside Cities Church in St. Paul, where demonstrators interrupted a worship service to protest federal immigration enforcement. The disruption prompted a local police response, followed by federal arrests and a widening DOJ civil rights review currently examining whether the actions violated laws protecting religious worship and if federal charges are warranted.Military.com reached out for comment to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the city of…
Danish military veteran Martin Tamm Andersen nearly lost his life fighting alongside American troops in Afghanistan more than 15 years ago. Andersen, a platoon commander, was leading his unit along with a group of U.S. Marines through the southern part of the country following an attack by the Taliban.Nothing seemed out of the ordinary as Andersen’s vehicle maneuvered to the back of the column. Then, in a flash, all he could see was sand. Andersen’s body was thrust into the air. After he hit the ground, shaken, he felt for both his arms and legs to make certain they were still…
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Before the Battle of White Horse Hill, South Korean soldiers were seen as a hollow force, known for running in the face of the enemy. American commanders called them “bug-out” units. Entire ROK divisions seemed to collapse when Chinese forces attacked. General James Van Fleet pulled them off the line and rebuilt them from scratch.In October 1952, one of those rebuilt divisions faced three Chinese divisions on a 395-meter hill northwest of Cheorwon. The ROK 9th Infantry Division did not run. They held against 28 separate assaults over ten days of continuous fighting. The hill changed hands 24 times. When…
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