Standing at the top of the rope line, I waited excitedly for the ski patrol to flip the sign from closed to open. I was about to have the best day of my season catching the rope drop at the famous Teo 2 Bowl at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Not every day is the best day of my season. I was stoked to be riding the Burton Custom Flying V, a snowboard that slings fun across the mountain without needing to be ridden at its limit to unlock its potential. Sure, for steep and deep performance, I want a hard-charging,…

Gun sales have been soaring in Virginia for months now. Ever since Democrats introduced legislation banning so-called assault firearms and large capacity magazines, residents have been stocking up. Two months ago, sales in the state were double what they were in May, 2025, and when the NSSF releases its adjusted NICS checks for June later today, I expect that the number will be even higher.  One last trip to the gun store today. The lines were ungodly. The AR section looked like a turkey carcass the day after Thanksgiving.But people were still picking over the…

The Department of Justice isn’t waiting around for someone else to defend the Second Amendment. On Wednesday, the DOJ filed two separate lawsuits against California and Virginia, arguing both states crossed the constitutional line by banning firearms that millions of Americans lawfully own. Taken together, the lawsuits send a clear message: the Trump administration intends to use the federal government not just to defend federal gun laws. But to challenge state gun restrictions it believes violate the Constitution. California: DOJ Targets Glock Ban The first lawsuit takes aim at California’s newly enacted “Glock Ban,” along with the state’s long-running Handgun…

Making the right car-buying decision can be tough, but we’ll help you figure it out. Buying a vehicle is a major decision for any household, but military families often have additional factors to consider. Frequent PCS moves, changing family needs, and the demands of military life can make choosing the right vehicle even more important. One of the first questions you’ll need to answer is whether to buy new, used, or certified pre-owned (CPO). Each option has its own advantages, from lower upfront costs to warranty coverage and the latest safety technology. Understanding the pros and cons of each can…

Recreational anglers in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina were supposed to start a 62-day Atlantic red snapper season today. But a May court order, followed by NOAA’s June 29 rescission of the state permits, kept the opener from happening. For now, recreational red snapper harvest in South Atlantic federal waters remains closed. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia halted Exempted Fishing Permits that NOAA Fisheries had issued to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina on May 21. Those permits would have allowed participating private and for-hire anglers to keep red snapper during longer state-managed seasons…

Over and over again, we’re told that gun control works. Other people repeat it like it’s some kind of shibboleth, evidence that they belong in polite society. It’s taken as a matter of faith and fact, strangely enough, by all of the usual suspects and a whole lot of other people who simply don’t know any better. The problem is that it’s absolute nonsense, and we’ve got plenty of examples that show just why it’s nonsense.Today’s unfortunate example comes from the nation’s capital, where the district’s extensive gun control laws accomplished approximately jack squat.Investigators said…

Bill Maher probably wasn’t trying to become the Second Amendment’s newest spokesman. But during a recent panel discussion about the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision involving marijuana users and gun rights, he ended up making one of the strongest arguments for armed self-defense you’ll hear on television. Collion Noir certainly thought so. In a recent video (see above), Noir broke down Maher’s exchange with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), arguing the conversation revealed a fundamental disagreement over who bears responsibility for protecting you when things go sideways. The discussion started innocently enough. Maher admitted he’d like to own a firearm but currently…

Henry Knox led a 300-mile expedition during the winter of 1775, transporting 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge while crossing snow, frozen rivers and mountainous terrain. The successful delivery of that artillery helped force the British evacuation of Boston and marked the Continental Army’s first major victory, ultimately paving the way for freedom and the origins of a new nation. Roughly 250 years later, eight runners from across the United States—including two current military service members (Marine Corps, Navy) and one veteran (Army)—are doing their best reenactment. In honor of the nation’s founding and to those who serve it…

Iran has emerged stronger after the United States and Israel started a war on February 28th of this year. Now that the conflict appears to be winding down, the US has taken a beating while Iran is visibly the winner in all ways that matter. The US didn’t achieve a single stated military goal of the war. Sure, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, but it was open before the joint US-Israel attack that kicked off the fighting. None Of The Most Important Issues Have Been Resolved By The Memorandum Of Understanding Iran is already aware of this fact, too.…

As devastating and deadly wildfires sweep across Utah and Colorado, Arizona has become the latest state to experience an onslaught of flames, with multiple fires currently burning. And on June 30, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that the state’s most iconic outdoor destination — Grand Canyon National Park — is ablaze after a lightning strike started a wildfire. What Happened According to an NPS press release, the Cliff Spring Fire began below the North Rim of the park, and is currently burning through grass, brush, pinyon pine, and juniper trees. It stands at 171 acres and is 0% contained.…

California has some of the worst gun laws in the nation, but that doesn’t mean that they’re popular in every part of the state. Outside of the more populous coastal counties, there are lots of locales where the right to keep and bear arms is seen as the fundamental right that it is, and even in the “may issue” days many places, like Fresno County, treated the concealed carry licensing process as “shall issue.”  Now Fresno County is looking to expand who can carry; specifically, which city employees should be able to bear arms when they’re…

The U.S. Supreme Court just agreed to hear what could become the biggest Second Amendment case since Bruen. On Monday, the Court granted review in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, two closely watched lawsuits challenging so-called assault weapon bans in Illinois and Connecticut. For gun owners, it’s the case many have been waiting for. For gun-control advocates, it’s one they hope the Court gets right for very different reasons. Everytown: These Laws Save Lives Everytown Law welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the cases, saying the justices should ultimately uphold the bans. “Assault weapons cause massive…