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…

All of us at CarBuzz love the manual transmission, and odds are that if you’re reading this, you probably do, too. Why? It’s just fun! We like being more involved in operating the car and having an extra level of control over the driving experience. Plus, when we do really nail a rev-matched downshift, we feel especially satisfied. Apparently, though, driving stick isn’t just fun, it can even be good for you, and that’s coming from a famous doctor and professor in Japan. Credit: Mazda You Actually Probably Know This Professor The source of this story is Japan’s Best Car. The…

The budding Switchback trade show held its second annual standalone event in New Orleans last week, and while it’s a far cry from the heyday of Outdoor Retailer — around 200 brands versus more than 1,000 — the gear on display was cutting-edge. Overall, the show was a concentrated convergence of top brands previewing 2027 gear — from running and hiking, to camping, biking, climbing, and even some noteworthy lifestyle products. In addition to next year’s launches, there were some in-line products from brands I hadn’t seen before. Here’s a rundown of the very best on display at the Switchback Spring product…

Lake County in Illinois isn’t quite Chicago. Its seat is Waukegan, which isn’t nearly as large and not nearly as violent as the Windy City is. Still, it’s Illinois, it’s urban enough to follow similar politics to its big sister city, and so it’s no surprise that many there like guns. And it’s unsurprising that, like most of the country, the county is seeing a drop in violence. This is a good thing, and no one should pretend otherwise.What’s a problem, though, is that lawmakers there, like in so many other places, are drawing the…

GM, Ford, and Ram aren’t the only truck-builders who are rolling out America 250 special edition pickups to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. Nissan has just announced its own Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition, but if you think that a US-centric truck with a Japanese brand on the side is a problem, just wait until you see what Nissan has delivered. A Frontier For The New Frontier Credit: Nissan Nissan’s Frontier pickup has at least as much of a claim to being American as the Ford Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram 1500 pickups that are also getting special commemorative editions this…

From opening day of the double-black terrain to slushy spring park laps, I have different snowboard setups for specific conditions and styles. But recently, no matter what board I grab from my quiver, my ThirtyTwo TM-2 Double BOA snowboard boots are a dependable choice, day in and day out, when I’m heading to the iconic terrain of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The TM-2 Double Boa is a versatile choice thanks to its medium-stiff flex, and it’s perfect for chasing lines and objectives across a range of conditions. This boot design is a solid match for big mountain double-black runs, carving…

DOJ Civil Rights Division chief Harmeet K. Dhillon and the Division’s Second Amendment Section have officially filed suit against the commonwealth of Virginia over its ban on AR-15s and other commonly-owned firearms and magazines that takes effect today. Y’all! @AAGDhillon just sued the state of Virginia over their gun ban!!! pic.twitter.com/TZGREVK7Uk— Hannah Hill (@hannahhill_sc) July 1, 2026You can read a copy of the complaint here.As a Virginia resident I’m thrilled to see this development, and I’m glad that the litigation is seeking both a temporary and permanent injunction barring the state and its political subdivisions…

Researchers at Binghamton University used AI technology to discover a new way to detect plastic landmines in vast war zones—and it doesn’t even require an internet connection. The research, Deep Learning and Multiview-Based Detection of Scatterable PFM-1 Landmines: Performance, Out-of-Sample Evaluation, and Field Readiness, recently appeared in the journal Geomatics and examined the prevalence of small landmines encased in plastic to deter metal detectors and other geophysical techniques like asground-penetrating radar, magnetometry and electromagnetic induction in combat zones—all found by the study’s authors to be significantly less effective with plastic mines than with metal ones. The study was authored by…

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has warned that artificial intelligence-powered digital nuclear weapons could increase rivalries between already warring nations. CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that “AI tools will only continue to raise the stakes in our competition with all of America’s adversaries.” The United States’ Hypocrisy On Nuclear Weapons It would be “not misplaced to refer to their capabilities as akin to digital nuclear weapons,” he added, citing discussions within the administration of United States President Donald Trump. Ratcliffe further claimed that rival nations “work to steal and to manipulate America’s advancements for their own ends and gains.” Promises of…

Uncontrolled wildfires continued to spread through Colorado and Utah this week, prompting evacuations and requests for residents to avoid fireworks. Several major wildfires continue to spread across the two states, with total acreage burned now exceeding 100,000. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to the areas to contain the rapidly expanding blazes. But local authorities have urged many to evacuate public lands under threat from the fires, especially campers and others enjoying them near the fires. In both states, officials have asked many residents to avoid using fireworks — even as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary this…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey is rolling out sweeping security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing controversial restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. That’s meant to safeguard the summit, but also to display strength and underscore Turkey’s commitment to the military alliance, even as it is often portrayed as an outlier within it. On July 7–8, leaders from all 32 member states are expected convene in the Turkish capital, including U.S. President Donald Trump, whose threats to withdraw from NATO…