The senseless shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink on Monday afternoon was a targeted attack by a transgender man intent on killing his family, according to police. The suspect, who died at the scene after shooting his ex-wife and kids, had a history of conflict with his family over his gender identify, and an online profile believed to be that of the suspect is full of references to transgenders acting violently in response to discrimination or belittling comments. While some folks will want to pin the blame for the shooting on the fact that…
If you’ve spent any time around defensive training circles, you’ve heard it: most gunfights happen within 3 feet, in 3 seconds, with 3 shots fired. The so-called “3-3-3 rule.” On a recent episode of the Armed Attorneys podcast, the Texas-based legal team dug into whether that rule actually applies to civilian self-defense, and they didn’t just speculate. They pulled real case data from their own files. Quick aside: we like these guys. They’re knowledgeable, practical, and usually bring solid legal insight to the table. And this episode was no exception (see below). Where the 3-3-3 Rule Comes From The rule…
A measure introduced in the Missouri state Senate on February 9 is designed to protect the privacy of lawful gun owners and gun purchasers in the Show Me State. Senate Bill 216, the “Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act,” was introduced by Republican state Sen. Jill Carter and presented in the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee. The measure would prohibit government entities from keeping a list, record or registry of privately-owned firearms. Records may be maintained during a criminal investigation and prosecution of gun ownership. It also bans credit card networks from using a merchant category code (MCC) to differentiate firearm sales…
United States senator and war hawk, Lindsey Graham, has said that Israel is at the forefront of cutting-edge weapons development. He said that future wars are already “being planned in Israel,” as it surpasses the U.S.’s abilities. Israel is advancing down the road of new weaponry far beyond us,” he added. Graham added that Washington should invest in Israel’s defense industry rather than “just writing a check” for military aid.“ He made these comments in Tel Aviv after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday. “I like that idea. The wars of the future are…
A high school senior night in Rhode Island turned into chaos Monday when a gunman opened fire inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, killing two people and critically wounding three others before fatally shooting himself. According to on-scene coverage from WCVB, police say the suspect shot five people inside the rink. Two victims died, and three remain in critical condition. Players and families were bused to the Pawtucket Police Department for interviews as detectives began piecing together what happened. One woman leaving the police station identified the gunman as her father. “My father was a shooter… He shot my family.…
National Rifle Association members are navigating the conflict between the Association and NRA Foundation; the Friends of NRA Program is still on with funds going to other (c)(3)s. Earlier this year the National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit against the NRA Foundation. The NRA alleges that the Foundation is withholding crucial funds earmarked for NRA flagship programs. The NRA said that some programs — like ones benefiting law enforcement — were cut over 55 percent. NRA members and supporters have been worried about the state of the Friends of the NRA programs since this feud…
The Virginia House of Delegates approved eight gun control bills on Thursday afternoon, including a ban on the manufacture, sale, and possession of “assault firearms” and ammunition magazines that can hold more than ten rounds. 🗞️JUST IN: Virginia House Democrats pass common-sense gun safety legislation to SAVE LIVES pic.twitter.com/MLmNsznXjW— VA House Democrats (@VAHouseDems) February 5, 2026Bills banning the sale of commonly owned arms, expanding “gun-free zones,” and imposing storage requirements that will make it nearly impossible to easily access a firearm for self-defense aren’t common sense, nor are they about saving lives. These bills are…
The Mossberg 590R Chisel takes the proven 590 action and re‑packages it around modern ergonomics, adding features that make immediate sense to shooters already fluent with AR‑pattern rifles. At its core, this is still a 590—durable, simple, and parts‑compatible—but the execution is clearly aimed at shooters who value familiarity and modularity. Folding Stock That Still Functions The standout feature is the Chisel folding stock, which folds to the side and allows the shotgun to fire while folded. This keeps the gun usable in confined spaces without turning it into a range‑only novelty. The stock includes integrated QD sling points, adding…
Images by the author I have not had much experience with John Browning’s wunderkind, the .50 BMG. Let’s say that right up front. But I’ve always had a fascination with it, probably starting when I was a young pup, building plastic models of WWII aircraft and painting their “machine guns” a gunmetal color. I imagined what it would’ve been like to fire them. Fast-forward several decades, with two reviews under my belt of an Armalite .50BMG bolt rifle. Then add to that my recent review of the HM Defense Sniper Rifle in that esteemed caliber. I guess you could say I…
United States President Donald Trump has called for a cap on credit card interest rates, which he believes will help Americans save for a home. Trump says that the maximum interest rate credit cards should charge is 10%, and proposed that this go on for a full year. The average credit card rate was 19.62% as of January 21st, according to Bankrate. “I’m asking Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, and this will help millions of Americans save for a home,” Trump said Wednesday during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,…
Make one of the most capable HD trucks from the factory even more so, and a lot more orange. American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) turns the special-order Tangier Orange Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison into something truly special. Not only do you get an extremely capable on- and off-road heavy-duty truck, but you get a standout look that will be very rare indeed. Tangier Orange Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison AEV Upfit Step one is to go to your favorite Chevrolet truck dealer and order up the special-order–only Tangier Orange Silverado HD, making sure it has the ZR2 Bison package on it.…
Trump’s pledge to restore and enhance immigration enforcement would never be easy. For decades, corrupt political interests have depended on open borders, mass immigration (legal and illegal), and a commitment to corrupt government largesse for migrants versus the rule of law. Inevitably, left-wing activists would seize every opportunity to stop Trump’s deportation agenda, even if it meant violence, public disorder, destruction, or even death. One crazed Minnesota Karen, Renee Good, threw her life away to protect violent illegal migrants. Alex Pretti, a male Karen with a history of mental health issues, made a pretty dumb…
The original version of this article was published on BikeRumor. A major cycling event in Minneapolis has been canceled in the wake of ongoing protests against ICE. Quality Bicycle Products (QPB), one of the country’s biggest bike distributors, had planned to host an in-house trade show called Frostbike at the end of February. But because “current enforcement activities make it unsafe for some of our attendees to travel to the Twin Cities, then the event is not safe for all attendees,” QPB president Rich Tauer said in a cancellation notice posted on the QPB site this week. The event planned…
There are a lot of gun control laws in the country that deal with the purchase of firearms. The idea being, at least as sold to the American public, that these laws will keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Despite that, we’ve seen a lot of so-called gun violence in my lifetime, especially since the Brady Bill became law and ackground checks on all gun dealer sales became mandatory.In short, the laws don’t work as advertised.Still, there’s zero chance of them being repealed, if for no other reason than there’s nothing so permanent…
Some of the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files include Bill Gates, and what could amount to a global health dominance and control over mass vaccination. The disclosures warrant answers from the multibillionaire Microsoft co-founder-turned “philanthropist,” whose foundation wields outsized influence over global vaccination and data systems. These files, recently released as part of the Epstein files from the United States Justice Department, have delivered a barrage of revelations about Bill Gates’ entanglement with the convicted sex offender. Over 3 million pages of emails, notes, and photos paint a troubling picture: Was Gates leveraging Epstein’s shadowy network for global health dominance?…
A good winter ski glove has a tough job. It needs to be warm enough to survive cold resort days, dexterous enough to adjust bindings or boots, and durable enough to last more than a season. That’s why I was curious to see whether the REI Co-op Switchback GTX ski gloves could realistically hold their own in real mountain weather for less than $100. There’s no shortage of ski gloves on the market at double or triple the price. And many of them earn their price tag with premium insulation, leather construction, or ski-guide–level durability. But most skiers just need…
Ordinarily in blue state legislatures, we’ll see a ton of gun control legislation introduced, but only a handful of bills actually get traction in any given session. In Hawaii, for example, we’ve already seen two bonkers gun bills sent into legislative limbo, and hopefully that will be the case with several others as well. In Virginia, though, Democrats are advancing almost every gun control bill that’s been introduced; including bans on so-called assault firearms and “large capacity” magazines, expansion of the state’s “red flag” law, a permit-to-purchase scheme, and a new 11% tax on the…
The killing of Alex Pretti sparked a response from all sorts of places. The comments from the Trump administration earned a rebuke from every gun rights group in the nation, to some degree or another. They spoke incorrectly and were called out on it, even if Trump later repeated the problematic comments. But Pretti wasn’t the first concealed carrier killed by law enforcement by a long shot.A few years ago, a man named Philando Castile was pulled over by police. He informed them that he was carrying a firearm, and while trying to get his…
