The Browning X-Bolt Speed SR pairs a handy 20-inch suppressor-ready barrel with the hard-hitting 7mm PRC, then backs it up with repeatable sub-MOA accuracy at 100 and 300 yards. The Browning X-Bolt Speed SR (Suppressor Ready) takes advantage of the high-performance Hornady 7mm PRC cartridge to make an impressive hunting combination. Mounting a suppressor on a long barrel can make a rifle long and unwieldy. The X-Bolt Speed SR sports a 20-inch fluted barrel to make the rifle handle well with or without a suppressor installed. Browning X-Bolt Speed SR 7mm PRC: The Bottom Line Browning did a fantastic job…
Many Democrats in the Land of Enchantment have tried to pin the blame for the state’s high rate of juvenile violence on lawful gun owners, starting with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. It was Grisham who tried to ban lawful concealed carry throughout the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County back in 2023, pointing to the shootings of several juveniles as justification for preventing adults from bearing arms in self-defense. Though Lujan Grisham’s carry ban is now defunct, juvenile crime is still an issue. This past week the House Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee held a…
The Nocpix MATE Ultra is the first civilian thermal clip-on I have tested that delivers the image quality needed for serious long-range shooting through a conventional day scope. https://youtu.be/whdQwWjH0WA A True Long-Range Thermal Clip-On Most civilian thermal clip-ons have forced shooters to accept a compromise. They may work well on an AR at modest distances, but image quality often falls apart when magnification increases or targets get small. The MATE Ultra is different. It uses a 1280×1024, 12-micron thermal sensor, a 60mm f/1.0 objective lens, a 60 Hz refresh rate, and a sensitivity rating of 15 mK or less. Nocpix…
BERLIN (AP) — The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin. Prosecutors said he had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group. Ballout was suspected of driving a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival Saturday night before apparently stabbing others with a machete in what…
The Colt Python 3 inch is already a gorgeous .357 Magnum, but two weaknesses kept it from perfection. Harrison Snake Sights and Hogue Monogrips changed that in a hurry. Colt Python 3 Inch: The Snake Returns Stronger In 2022, Colt fans were ecstatic when Colt brought back the King of the Colt revolvers. The return of the Python marked a new day for Colt and fans hoped it would be everything the old Python was. The original Pythons were true works of art. Craftsmen took oversized parts and, using stones and files, carefully fitted them to the frame. The original…
CAIRO (AP) — The United States paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire. It was not clear why the U.S. has paused after targeting Iranian coastal areas and infrastructure in a nearly two-week escalation sparked by Iran’s firing at ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to questions Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump is “giving talks some space. He’s…
Military.com has learned that a U.S.-flagged cargo ship operated by Danish shipping giant Maersk, one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, cleared the Strait of Hormuz on Monday under U.S. military protection. The vessel, ALLIANCE FAIRFAX, transited the strategic waterway under a “comprehensive security plan” coordinated with the U.S. military, a Maersk spokesperson confirmed to Military.com. The vessel had been unable to depart the Persian Gulf for months. Monday was the first day of a mission dubbed as “Project Freedom,” utilizing guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platforms, and roughly 15,000 service members as…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More After several years of waning profits, REI Co-op improved its finances significantly in 2025, according to information released Monday. But the nation’s largest consumer co-op and outdoor retailer may face even more turbulence in 2026. The latest financial reports from REI show that it has been successful in narrowing the gap toward profitability. After posting a $156 million loss in 2024, the retailer reduced its net loss to $54.3 million in 2025, thanks to “healthy full-price selling and stronger inventory management,” according to a…
Not a week goes by that we don’t see some example of someone with a long list of felons commit some horrific crime, and we’re left to ask why that person isn’t in prison. Between politicians and judges, our jails basically have revolving doors. No number of felonies seems to be too many to get put right back out on the streets, only to commit crimes yet again. We’ve seen violent offenders get suspended sentences, for example, despite a long criminal record.Then we have people like someone Slate talked about recently. While I’m sure most…
A longtime California hunter who spent decades chasing big game across Africa was killed last month in a worst-case scenario that every experienced hunter understands. But hopes never happens. According to reporting from ABC 10 Sacramento and KCRA 3, 75-year-old Ernie Dosio of Lodi was trampled by a herd of elephants on April 17 while hunting in Gabon’s dense rainforest. Dosio wasn’t new to this. Friends say he had made multiple trips to Africa over the years and was considered a seasoned big-game hunter. On this trip, he was reportedly tracking a rare antelope species when he and his guide…
It’s been well documented that the driver-less taxi firm Waymo racked up 600 parking tickets in San Francisco in 2024, totaling more than $65,000 in fines. Now that Waymo is getting ready to operate in Pittsburgh, PA, it has no excuse to repeat that performance. For that matter, anyone who envisions a future where their autonomous car can moonlight as a revenue-generating taxi while you’re hard at work can’t claim plausible deniability for parking tickets. Honestly officer, I wasn’t driving the car! But we aren’t sure the solution is much better. Two Pittsburgh-based startups, Meter Feeder and Mapless AI, have…
The damage to the United States economy because of relentless wars and inflation is becoming more obvious. Spirit Airlines has announced that it is going out of business and ceasing all operations, effective immediately. Failed government bailout negotiations were also to blame. The Trump administration considered a $500 million bailout but did not reach a deal, according to Duffy, who said the government is a lender of last resort. President Trump floated the idea after Spirit entered bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, driven partly by rising jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran,…
In 2025, Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, proposed selling off 3 million acres of public land from 11 Western states. The move sparked widespread backlash from Democratic colleagues, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation groups. The effort ultimately failed, but the memory of that almost sale lingered in the mind of Colorado Senator Michael Bennet. And now he’s taking action to prevent any similar plans in the future, with a new bill that would make public land sell-offs harder to pass. What the Bill Does On April 30, Bennet, a Democrat, introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act to the Senate.…
The Annunciation Catholic School shooting was terrible, but it could have been much worse. While 26 people were injured, most of them children, the fact that only two died is kind of amazing, in a way. You’d think the death toll would have been much worse, but I’m thankful it wasn’t. I just wish it weren’t as high as it is. But as Minnesota continues to debate gun control, the arguments continue to be bandied about, and I get where some people are coming from on this. They either had children injured or traumatized by…
A therapist with deep ties to the military community, this is Dr. Emma Smith’s final monthly advice column for Military.com. I’ve sat down to write this column several times, and each time I’ve found myself unable to do what I’ve always done here: translate complexity into something usable or hopeful. For me, this space has always been about that. About naming what often goes unspoken in military life. The invisible labor. The strategic and often geographic calculations. The emotional terrain that doesn’t make it into briefings or homecoming photos. And the fact that our grit and resilience allow us to…
Pennsylvania hunters could get a limited path to hunt deer over bait, but this isn’t a statewide green light to dump corn below your treestand. House Bill 2440, introduced April 27 by Rep. Thomas Mehaffie, would amend Title 34 of Pennsylvania law and allow licensed hunters to use bait for deer on private property in areas designated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bill would apply only under commission regulations, which means hunters wouldn’t get broad permission to bait deer wherever they choose. The bill is now in the House Game and Fisheries Committee, which has a voting meeting scheduled…
The Department of Justice is threatening to sue the city of Denver over its ban on so-called assault weapons, but city officials say they’re prepared to defend the ban in court if necessary. Last week Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston and City Attorney Miko Brown warning that there would be legal consequences if the city doesn’t cease enforcement of its ban on “assault weapons”, which has been in place since 1989. Dhillon vowed to file a federal lawsuit if the city did not enter into a consent decree acknowledging…
What is it about job hunting that can chip away at your confidence and make you question your future? Whether you’re exploring a dream role, refining your federal resume, setting up informational interviews, or considering striking out on your own, that inner critic has a way of getting louder—casting doubt just when you need clarity the most. Because that is where the worst critics of veteran and spouse job hunters live: inside your own head. Recruiters and hiring managers are not the worst critics tearing you apart during the job hunt. It’s brutal, little you. In my work training nearly…
