American suppressor makers just got some welcome news. The Trump administration has finalized a long-awaited rule change that moves suppressor export licensing from the State Department to the Commerce Department, a move the firearm industry says will make it much easier for U.S. manufacturers to compete overseas. The change completes a regulatory overhaul that first began during President Trump’s first term in 2020. While firearms, ammunition and many accessories had already transitioned to the Commerce Control List (CCL), suppressors remained behind. Until now. NSSF praised the move, calling it a major win for American manufacturers. The Final Rules are a…

A VA research team in Madison, Wisconsin, has identified a protein that plays a central role in driving melanoma growth, finding that genetically silencing it dramatically slows how quickly the cancer spreads and survives. The findings, published in the journal Cancers in February 2026, open a potentially new treatment pathway for one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of skin cancer — and one that carries specific relevance for veterans. Melanoma is a presumptive condition under the PACT Act for veterans with qualifying toxic exposure during military service. That means the VA assumes the cancer is connected to service,…

The United States’  first war chief, Pete Hegseth, is demanding more money for the war with Iran. Hegseth is the US Secretary of War and has, so far, lived up to his title. The First Secretary of War Loses A War The US and Iran have both been exchanging strikes as the war reignited after a brief peace deal fell apart. Both sides are blaming the other for breaking the agreement. Now Hegseth is verbally sparring with Senate democrats over his desire for additional funding for more military operations in Iran and the broader Middle East. Hegseth told the Senate…

Welcome to Untamed Jamaica, where we explore one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic islands. Step beyond the boundaries of a typical beach resort, and you’ll find a culturally rich and geographically dynamic nation — you can explore rugged mountain ranges and beautiful forested rivers. It’s an incredible contrast. And the surf culture is underrated: consistent waves are groomed by Caribbean trade winds, and the passionate locals have built an emerging action sports scene that really needs to be explored to believe. Jamaica boasts one of the richest surf experiences in the world, just a short flight from the U.S. coast. Dane Gudauskas knows.…

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, there’s something particularly stupid about states blaming Glock for what third parties do with the guns the company makes, particularly when they’re using a third-party-made device that’s illegal under federal law. However, anti-gun states don’t care about that. They care about finding excuses to restrict guns. And so we get the era of the Glock ban.Maryland is one of the states that’s trying this, and they’re already facing a court fight over it with the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners.In fact, the National Rifle Association,…

Due to poor air quality from forest fires, much of the United States has been under a Code Red alert this summer. You can find out when your area is affected by the seasonal smoke spreading with the wind at the website AirNow.gov. When the smoke is bad enough to block out the sun like a cloud and you can smell it, it is time to reconsider your outdoor physical activity until the air clears. Here is what we’ve done recently in my program: Our normal Friday workout is at a local beach, where we run, ruck and swim in…

In the ’90s and early 2000s, the outdoor industry largely ignored women. When it came to designing apparel and gear for women’s bodies, the standard refrain was “shrink it and pink it.” Brands just tweaked men’s products, instead of developing gear specifically with women in mind. Thankfully, that’s changed. It’s now standard practice for climbing brands to make women’s harnesses specially designed to fit their hips, which tend to be wider than men’s. Some backpacking brands have designed packs to be comfortable to wear around boobs. And apparel designers are far more likely these days to make apparel in extended…

A man armed with a knife was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon after running into a crowded Southern California barbecue restaurant, where authorities say he was confronted by a legally armed concealed carry permit holder. According to NBCLA, the incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. at a Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Cerritos. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the man entered the restaurant acting erratically while armed with a knife. Investigators said the man ran through the restaurant’s kitchen and service area, frightening both employees and customers. “The person describing the call was the decedent who ran into Lucille’s while…

Marine Corps ranks for officers are split into two tiers: officer and general. Commissioned officers do not enlist. They serve indefinitely at the pleasure of the president of the United States. They hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of their specific rank. Marine officer ranks consist of commissioned officers and general officers. Promotion of officers are confirmed by the Senate. Marine Corps Ranks: Officers Second Lieutenant (2LT) (O-1) Second lieutenant is the first rank a commissioned officer makes when joining the U.S. Marine Corps. Due to their inexperience, they are often guided by senior officers or…

The Outdoor Market Alliance is an incredible trade show focused on recreational outdoor products. With dozens of top brands on site, there is little fluff, just the best new products coming to the market soon. We spent 2 days scouting it for every newsworthy product. Below is an unfiltered view of what we found. No gatekeeping, we’ve summarized our notes on every meeting. These are every brand’s top stories and products you’ll see in your favorite stores in the coming months. Danner Updates a Popular Hiker (Photo/Danner) Danner updates the 2650 to the new 2652, now recraftable (midsole and outsole)…

And this time around it’s not Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier doing the warning. Instead, Second Amendment group Florida Carry has informed officials in Alachua County that it’s found four separate ordinances on the books that are incompatible with state statute.  The first deals with the county’s ordinance that supposedly gives a designated “Official Authority” the power to “[s]uspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles” during a declared state of emergency. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation last year that removed the ability of local governments to…

Brian Stewart, a Republican running for a seat in the Tennessee Legislature against two military veterans, is being accused of fabricating his U.S. Marine service record. Stewart is one of three GOP candidates fighting his way through a primary to advance to November’s general election, vying for the chance to represent Tennessee’s 45th Congressional District located north of Nashville. He is campaigning against John Gentry, a Marine veteran, and Chris Hughes, an Army veteran, in a district that’s home to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The purported difference between Stewart and his counterparts is that he’s had to defend his military…