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…
At SHOT Show 2026, Bersa showed up with a simple message: keep the guns slim, add capacity, and don’t blow the budget. The headline grabber is the BP13, an evolution of Bersa’s slim BP9 CC. What used to be a single-stack carry gun is now a 13-round, double-stack, without losing that thin profile people actually liked in the first place. BP13: Slim Carry, More Ammo The new BP13 stays compact but steps up capacity to 13+1. It comes optics-ready with a deep-cut slide that direct-mounts RMSc-pattern optics, keeping the dot low and clean. Other updates include: Aggressive front and rear…
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right “to be confronted with the witnesses against him,” but that right to confrontation doesn’t apply in civil cases. Colorado Democrats are taking full advantage of that loophole by advancing an expansion of the state’s “red flag” law to allow for so-called institutional petitions, reducing accountability and opening the door for false allegations to go unpunished. As Bearing Arms previously reported, SB26-004 enables “institutional petitioners” like health care facilities, behavioral health facilities, and schools, to the already expansive list of individuals that can petition a court…
Armasight has introduced its new Pro Series, marking a full internal overhaul of its thermal optics lineup rather than a minor refresh. Built around a newly developed 640 Gen 4 core, the Pro Series reflects a ground-up redesign focused on faster processing, smoother performance, and improved overall image quality. At the center of the update is a processor that is four times faster than previous generations, enabling 60 Hz refresh rates across the entire Pro Series line. The result is a noticeably smoother image with reduced lag, particularly when tracking moving targets or scanning dynamically. Image processing and video handling…
Images by the author unless otherwise noted Ruger has always had a place (or several places) in my gun safe. My very first centerfire revolver was a 7 ½” Blackhawk in .45 Colt, long about 1979. My fondness for R-branded guns grew, and I have owned many handguns and rifles sporting the Ruger logo over the intervening years. I don’t know how many 10/22s I’ve had, and the same goes for MK-series .22 pistols. Heck, I even owned their .45 ACP American pistol – remember that? I am a relative newcomer to Ruger’s centerfire rifles, having had limited experience with…
A lot of people are upset over Alex Pretti being shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. While I’m not going to comment specifically on that case–we’ve talked about it already–I will say that there are things people should probably avoid doing if they want to minimize their own chances of being shot while protesting ICE. None of this is overly radical, nor should it be particularly controversial.Yes, you can bring guns to protests so long as your state has no law against it–and I oppose such laws anyway–and you can exercise your right…
A sweeping gun ban proposed by Democrats in the New Mexico legislature is drawing pushback from Republican lawmakers in the Land of Enchantment. But not enough to keep it from being approved by a key Senate committee. Senate Bill 17 is a ban on so-called “assault-style” weapons, and would severely undermine the Second Amendment-protected rights of New Mexico gun owners. According to the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), the measure would “unconstitutionally strip law-abiding New Mexicans of their Second Amendment rights by banning common gas-operated semiautomatic firearms, .50 caliber rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds under the guise of…
When it comes to planning for a total financial collapse it’s a good bet that you can throw the conventional financial advice out the window.Most of the data on surviving a financial collapse is based on the Great Depression back in the 1930’s and some significant financial events that have occurred since including 1970’s stagflation, the 1981 recession, the 1989 Savings and Loan Crisis, the 2008 great recession, and the market crash during the COVID pandemic.Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest!Lessons Learned?Somehow, and in spite of continuing failures of decision making and…
One major problem with many laws is that the people who create them don’t actually know anything about the subject they’re trying to legislate. They hear testimony from biased sources, only listen to the stuff coming from their side, then create laws premised on those biases, often without any understanding of the real world. So you might be glad to see when lawmakers try to take a step that looks like them getting a total picture of the problem with recommendations from experts to guide them.Unfortunately, those experts are generally the same ones offering the…
Se7en Plus positions its knives as straightforward tools for people who actually use them outdoors. Designed in the U.S. by a small in‑house team, the brand focuses on practical blade shapes, decent materials, and approachable pricing rather than boutique flourishes. Two of the more field‑friendly options in the lineup are the Cordillera BK Drop Point and the Overlander GN Drop Point. Both are sized for carry and general camp use and are quite affordable. Cordillera BK Drop Point The Cordillera BK is a slim, lightweight fixed blade that leans toward outdoor carry. Its drop‑point profile keeps the tip strong without…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: 321 Earthquakes Hit The San Francisco Area In 1 Week – Is The San Andreas Fault Entering A Very Dangerous New Phase? The West Coast is shaking again. In recent weeks, we have witnessed so much seismic activity along the portion of the Pacific Ring of Fire that sits directly along the California coastline. There had been hope that the shaking would settle down, but instead it appears to be accelerating. As you will see below, there have been 321 earthquakes in the San…
California’s Catalina Island is home to many unique species of plants and wildlife, but one of the island’s animals has posed problems for years. Since mule deer were brought to the island in the 1930s, the population has exploded, and thrown the ecosystem out of balance. In response, the Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC), the nonprofit that manages the land, proposed to kill all of the island’s deer. This week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) approved the plan, and hunting will begin this year. History of Deer on the Island Deer are not native to Catalina, and neither…
It hasn’t been a great couple of weeks for the Trump administration when it comes to Second Amendment messaging, and there’s a real danger that the administration’s communications failure could lead to some gun owners staying home this November instead of voting. Actions speak louder than words, though, and a big 2A victory would do wonders to quell the criticism. If Congress can get a national right to carry reciprocity bill to Donald Trump’s desk, the president has previously indicated he would sign it into law. And now that the Senate is considering using the…
