In our society, we’re supposed to be free to not just say what we think, but to challenge lawmakers on measures before they pass. We’re supposed to be able to have our voices heard by our elected representatives so they know where we stand on the laws they wish to pass. Silencing opinions is a terrible precedent, especially when people have taken the time out of their days and lives to attend public meetings and were scheduled to speak.In the US Virgin Islands, they’re currently considering a measure that would ban so-called assault weapons, suppressors,…
Amy McGrath, a Democrat and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, is setting her sights on representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate to replace outgoing Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell.McGrath, who previously ran against McConnell for the same seat in 2020 and lost by approximately 20 percentage points, announced her candidacy on Oct. 6 as a rebuke of McConnell’s performance in Congress coupled with the current state and trajectory of the Trump administration.The first woman to fly in an F/A-18 in combat for the Marines and do it worldwide spoke with Military.com following the announcement of her candidacy, saying that Kentuckians are seeking different…
Israel has decided to ratify the ceasefire agreement laid out by Donald Trump. This plan supposedly made it past phase one of the deal; however, Israel seeks only a partial withdrawal from Gaza and wants a different but complete hostage exchange plan. First Step Of Trump’s “Peace Plan” Has Been Accepted By Both Hamas and Israel “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” Donald Trump said, calling the decisions the “first steps towards a strong, durable, and everlasting peace.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced…
It might only be October, but if you ask outdoor gear brands, it’s time to hit the slopes. This week, several new winter sports products were released, including a high-tech shell from Adidas and redesigned helmets and goggles from POC. With ski season approaching fast, it’s time to get that winter kit dialed. Then, Kizik released a new slip-on snow boot that delivers on both style and warmth. Essential Provisions also dropped some new on-the-go nutrition pouches to keep you fueled for hours of runs. Check out all of this week’s Emerging Gear below. Safety on the Slopes (Photo/POC) Bike…
During the average political campaign season, Americans are inundated with speeches, promises and often complete falsehoods. In a world in whichpartisan politics dominates the coverage of practically all media outlets, we are slowly being morally desensitized. However, an occasional story escapes the echo chambers and raises concerns by everyone who reads it. As you have read previously from Bearing Arms, the most recent of such stories has garnered attention out of the Commonwealth of Virginia via leaked text messages from Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General (AG) Jay Jones. In keeping with what is becoming the new reality of partisan politics, reactions…
You might be wondering what a restored vintage Rolls-Royce is doing on a site that mostly focuses on outdoor gear and vehicles that support it. Well, the thing about cars is that they can help get you through the triathlon of life, but also the actual triathlons. This one has been custom-made to do both, adding a very clever bike rack to this lovingly renewed 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche shooting brake. Henry Has Gone From Coupe to Wagon (Photo/Niels van Roij Design) The car, called Henry by the family that has owned it since new, started life as a coupe. Recently,…
UVALDE, Texas — Nearly a year after a gunman opened fire inside an Uvalde, Texas elementary school, the Department of Justice told victims’ families it’s still determining how law enforcement failed them. Vanita Gupta, a DOJ associate attorney general and the No. 3 official in the federal agency, met with families in a closed-door meeting Wednesday night to update them on its investigation. DOJ began its investigation soon after the May 24, 2022, school shooting massacre in which a gunman armed with an AR-15 rifle killed 19 children and two teachers; 17 people were also injured. Law enforcement at the scene…
By Lee Williams Joe Biden, the most anti-gun President in the history of the United States, is 80 years old, suffers from advanced dementia, and has trouble reading from a teleprompter, much less comprehending what he’s saying. He makes up stories in which he always appears in the starring role, even though everyone knows they’re lies. And he tends to wander off if left unsupervised, which is why the First Lady leads him around like a puppy. Therefore, if Biden is going to beat the GOP challenger, regardless of who’s nominated, he will need serious help. Yesterday, the legacy media…
Few people would deny that the City of Brotherly Love has a serious issue with crime. Philadelphia had more than 500 homicides last year, and lesser crimes are soaring as well, with police already recording more car thefts in the first four months of the year than the entirety of 2019. Instead of focusing on those criminal offenders or the policies of D.A. Larry Krasner, who’s overall conviction rate for violent crimes stood at just 33% last year, the Democrats now in control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are intent on pushing a series of gun control measures aimed at…
The Spyderco Lil’ Native has been around for a few years but just got updated with a Wharncliffe blade profile. Fans of the original Lil’ Native like it for its diminutive size, which is legal in most jurisdictions. Not to mention the high-quality S30V steel and Spyderco’s well-earned reputation for excellent construction and keen edge profile.The Spyderco Lil’ Native WharncliffeTaking the Lil’ Native to the next level, Spyderco adds utility-level enhancements with the addition of a Wharncliffe blade profile. The Wharncliffe profile is known for exceptional force at the tip, which makes it great for self-defense and cutting power. As…
Paracord is so insanely versatile that it’s no surprise when it shows up on every single survival kit checklist. Parachute cord first became available to civilians after WWII as surplus. Hikers, outdoorsmen, and (of course) survivalists have all come to embrace paracord for its many uses. Since its first MILSPEC construction, there are many more types on the market ranging from recreational Type I 95-pound paracord to heavy-duty Type IV 750-pound paracord. The ever-popular Type III paracord hits the sweet spot of cost and function, so that is what we reviewed the most when we were looking for the all-around…
Folks in Louisville are still reeling from the deadly attack at a bank in their fair city. A number of families lost someone, but I suspect it might be hardest for the killer’s family. After all, while others are processing the suddenness of what happened, they have the added burden of knowing their loved one perpetrated the attack. The fact that we now can call it domestic terrorism likely doesn’t help them sleep easily at night. Now, though, the Louisville killer’s parents are joining their dead son in pushing for gun control. The parents of the Louisville gunman who killed five people at…
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Much ink has been spilled debating the difference between competition-focused shooting and tactical or “combat” shooting. The combat-shooting community has been the louder of the two voices, suggesting that the so-called “gamer” mentality used by competitive shooters would get them killed in critical situations. However, the shooting skills of top-ranked competitive shooters are hard to argue with. I’ve always felt that this division is over-hyped, but having never been a high-level competitive shooter or a combat veteran, my thoughts on the subject are hypothetical. Input from two qualified individuals have influenced my current opinions.I’ve done my share of handgun training,…
Sadly, far-right politicians and media figures have habitually stoked fear and manufactured moral panics as a political strategy to amp up their base. And it’s having an effect: For decades, Gallup polls have consistently found that Americans believe crime is going up, whether it is or not. The cost of this paranoia-propaganda machine? Real human lives — and poor policy choices that continue to make America an unnecessarily dangerous place to live. Fear boosts TV ratings for Fox News and clicks for right-wing websites. It elects “tough on crime” politicians, sells guns, and contributes to the proliferation of “stand your ground” and…
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military flew 38 fighter jets and other warplanes near Taiwan, the Taiwanese defense ministry said Friday, in the biggest such flight display since the large military exercise in which it simulated sealing off the island earlier in April. Naval vessels were also seen in the area as part of China’s long-running campaign of intimidation against Taiwan. Later Friday, China’s People’s Liberation Army issued a protest over the flight of a United States Navy P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft through the Taiwan Strait, which separates mainland China from the self-governing island democracy claimed by Beijing. Calling Thursday’s…
Designed for NRA-sanctioned bullseye events, the “B8” is the official target for timed- and rapid-fire stages. (The “B6” target is used for slow fire.) The B8 consists of a black bullseye with a 1.695-inch X-ring, a 3.36-inch 10-ring, and the 9-ring, which grows the black to 5.54 inches across. There’s also an 8-ring, which brings the entire center target size to 8 inches in diameter.While researching the history of bullseye competition, I was surprised at the lack of documentation regarding these targets. There is plenty of anecdotal history, but no specific history is easy to find in known books, and…
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Three soldiers were killed and one seriously injured Thursday after two U.S. Army helicopters collided mid-air during a training exercise. The crash marks the second fatal military helicopter training accident in less than a month. The two AH-64 Apache helicopters from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright crashed near Healy, Alaska, according to a statement from John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska. Two of the soldiers were declared dead at the scene of the crash; a third died during transport to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, about 110 miles from…
