The idiotic game of “ding dong ditch” has been around a lot longer than the last few years. Friends of mine were fond of the game when I was growing up, all too many years ago. You basically just knock on a door or ring a doorbell, then take off running.It annoys the homeowner, it gives kids a bit of a thrill, but ultimately, no harm is done. It’s like calling someone and asking if their refrigerator is running.These days, some have tried to liken the game to others kicking doors like they’re trying to…
United States ruler Donald Trump said that kidnapping Cuba’s ruler, Miguel Diaz-Canel, “wouldn’t be very tough.” But Trump added that an operation to take out the Cuban leader won’t be necessary anyway, due to the worsening US-induced energy shortage. Trump made the comments while speaking on Tuesday to reporters aboard Air Force One. He praised his strategy of economically isolating the island nation, which has been under a US trade embargo since 1960, as a means of forcing Havana to make concessions. “In the meantime, there’s an embargo. There’s no oil. There’s no money. There’s no anything,” he said, taking…
The White House announced a new director of the National Park Service (NPS) last week — and parks advocacy groups are not happy about the choice. Hospitality executive Scott Socha is President Trump’s pick to lead the NPS, according to a list of new federal appointments announced on Feb. 11. Unlike many past directors of the NPS, Socha has no apparent experience in public service or conservation. Moreover, Socha’s company, Delaware North, specializes in hotels and resorts, many of which are located within national parks. Delaware North has even successfully sued the NPS over the ownership of iconic names, including…
Before the Lewiston shooting, Maine had what was termed a “yellow flag” law. It worked like a red flag law, but it was more limited in who could seek an order. Basically, it left it up to mental health experts after an evaluation. Unfortunately, the Lewiston killer had seen mental health professionals who didn’t do anything. It was reported that the law was too complex and that no one was really sure how to use it, so no one bothered.A terrible excuse, in my view, but whatever.Regardless of my take, though, Maine implemented a red…
Gun Owners of America is celebrating what it calls another shot across the bow of the ATF. Congress and President Trump just signed the latest federal funding bill into law, and tucked inside is a $40 million cut to the ATF’s budget. It’s not the sweeping rollback some in the House originally pushed for, but GOA says it’s part of a bigger trend: stopping the agency’s growth, and shrinking it where possible. According to GOA, the ATF’s budget steadily climbed from roughly $1.4 billion in 2019 to about $1.75 billion by 2022. The Biden administration later requested as much as…
As I make my way around a hairpin left, a 30-degree slope enters my vision. Undeterred, I turn on X-mode and start to ascend. The Dunlop Grandtrek all-terrain tires momentarily slip and strain as I climb. But the 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland dutifully marches up the grade, greeting me with a stunning vista of rolling hills and avocado farms beneath me as the cobalt Pacific Ocean wafts in the distance. With 8.4 inches of ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and nearly 400 pound-feet of torque to play with, the bZ Woodland makes ventures like this comfortable. And, thankfully, I only…
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…
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Compact rifles were everywhere at SHOT Show 2026, but Sturm, Ruger & Company showed up with something shooters really want. Ruger officially rolled out short-barreled rifle (SBR) versions of three familiar platforms: the PC Carbine, 10/22, and Ruger American Rifle Gen II. These aren’t novelty builds. They’re trimmed-down versions of Ruger’s proven designs, built to stay balanced and controllable, especially once a suppressor enters the picture. PC Carbine SBR The PC Carbine SBR keeps Ruger’s popular pistol-caliber formula intact while shrinking the package around a 6.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, threaded 1/2×28. It wears a black synthetic chassis, an adjustable Magpul…
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The AAC Frog Kit is FirstSpear’s maritime configuration of the Assaulter Armor Carrier, engineered for teams that move between boats, water, and land with armor on. It integrates buoyancy into the carrier architecture and supports subsurface infiltration when paired with a rebreather harness. Who is FirstSpear? You’re not alone if you haven’t heard of FirstSpear, because their biggest clients are military and law enforcement agencies around the world. If you’ve been a soldier wearing body armor in the last decade or two, though, you’ve definitely used their products. They both make apparel solutions for the military, as well as invent…
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Steele Industries’ NightHawk-Pano brings manual gain and true articulation to a panoramic night vision system built for wider awareness and flexible use. Developed with Nocturn Industries, the NightHawk-Pano pairs Steele’s proven bridge design with a patented articulating arm to push panoramic NV beyond fixed layouts. The system targets professional users who want more control without adding unnecessary complexity. Steele plans to ship production units in Q3 2026. A Collaborative Take on Panoramic Night Vision Steele Industries partnered with Nocturn Industries to license its articulating panoramic bridge patent. That decision drives the NightHawk-Pano’s core feature set. The system delivers a 100-degree…
The Sarsilmaz 7/24 is a new steel‑framed, hammer‑fired 9mm pistol introduced as part of Sarsilmaz’s expansion under its global brand name. They said they took feedback from the K12 pistol to create this new steel gun. Built on an all‑metal frame, the 7/24 emphasizes weight, balance, and recoil control. The platform uses a DA/SA operating system, with a smooth double action at about 12 lbs and a light 2.5 lbs single action pull. Stainless‑steel construction softens recoil without compromising durability, qualities still favored by shooters who gravitate toward metal‑frame pistols for duty, range use, or competition. Design Lineage: CZ‑75 at…
L3Harris introduces the NOVA night vision goggle with a repair-focused design and unfilmed Gen 3 tubes aimed at large-scale fielding. Shown at SHOT Show 2026, NOVA targets users who need reliable binocular night vision without stepping into high-end, special-operations-only systems. The company positions it as a scalable option for military, law enforcement, and public users. Orders start now through U.S. distributors, with deliveries expected in Q4. A New Binocular Built for Scale NOVA is L3Harris’ latest binocular night vision goggle and a commercial offshoot of its BiNOD work for the U.S. Army. Development started in 2021 with a clear goal:…
The new Kite Optics Stabi One is one of those products that makes sense the moment you use it. It’s a fully stabilized 10×20 monocular that fits in a pocket, yet delivers a steady image normally associated with much larger binoculars or tripod‑mounted optics. At 10× magnification, handheld optics usually become shaky and fatiguing. The Stabi One solves that problem with an advanced image‑stabilization system derived from Kite’s premium stabilized binocular line, locking the image in place and making extended observation genuinely comfortable. Small Enough to Carry, Serious Enough to Use The Stabi One is smaller than a typical smartphone…
