Short answer: No. The Daily Mail breathlessly reported on Monday evening that a new court filing by Tyler Robinson’s defense team claims the “bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk did NOT match rifle allegedly used” by Robinson. That, in turn, has prompted a flurry of posts from those who believe that Robinson is a patsy, and that Kirk’s “real” killer (or killers) are still at large. If I understand Candace Owens’ theory correctly, Kirk was killed as part of a Freemason conspiracy connected to the French and Israeli government, perhaps directed by Brigitte Macron, the wife…
If you want to see where bad gun policy ends up, Colion Noir says don’t look at theory. Look north. In a new breakdown, Colion Noir walks through what’s unfolding in Canada. And it’s the kind of story that starts with “common sense” and ends with police at your door. Here’s the headline number: 98%. That’s how many Canadian gun owners reportedly refused to comply with the government’s latest firearm “buyback” program ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline. And if you’re thinking that kind of rejection would make policymakers pause… Yeah, no. Instead, officials made it clear what comes…
If there are any gun control schemes more worthless than so-called gun “buybacks,” I’m not sure what they would be. Yet, anti-gun politicians love these events, mainly because they can make it look like they’re “doing something” about the “gun violence problem.” A great example is a recent “buyback” in the Aloha State. The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement recently held a “buyback” event at Aloha Stadium and “recovered” 303 firearms from Oahu residents. Among the guns turned in were 17 semi-autos dubbed “assault rifles,” nine so-called “ghost guns” and two stolen firearms. Unsurprisingly, spectrumlocalnews.com provided a forum for politicians…
This article was originally published by Frank Shostak at The Mises Institute. Some commentators are of the view that one cannot trust the market economy, which is seen as inherently unstable. If left free, the market economy could lead to self-destruction. Hence, there is a need for the government and the central bank to manage the economy. It is held, in this framework, that successful management could be achieved by influencing overall expenditure; it is expenditure that generates income. An expenditure by one individual becomes the income of another individual. Hence, the more that is spent, the higher the overall income…
I pushed off the top of Vail’s chair 4, eager to dive into North Rim’s steep fall line terrain blanketed with fresh 6 inches of powder — the terrain where I was sure Fischer’s new Nothings would thrive. I dropped from the upper headwall into a soft pillow of snow, slashing to scrub some speed before the terrain got more complicated. Then, bam. A big rock grabs my right ski and throws me off balance as I’m plunging downhill. On a stiffer, more demanding ski, my day might have ended right there. But I was on Fischer’s new, weirdly mysterious…
The attack at a Michigan synagogue hasn’t gotten quite the same attention as the attack at Old Dominion University at the bar in Austin, Texas. Part of that is because the only person who died in Michigan was the turd stain terrorist. It’s easy to chalk all of these up as lone wolf attacks, except that the FBI seems to suggest otherwise in the case of Michigan.Instead, they say he was directed by the notorious terrorist group Hezbollah.The man who targeted the largest Jewish Reform synagogue in Michigan earlier this month was directed by Iranian-backed…
Dry bags have a single goal — keeping your gear dry. Whether your raft gets flipped, you take a spill in a creek, or you get caught in an unexpected downpour, it’s essential that clothing, sleeping bags, electronics, and other necessities stay dry. If your gear has ever been soaked in the wilderness, you know how difficult — or even life-threatening — it can be, taking a toll physically and mentally. We’ve been there, and it inspired our hunt for the best tool for the job. Whether you’re hiking along Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail or sea kayaking off the pristine…
Owning a firearm in New York isn’t exactly a trivial matter. The state really doesn’t want you armed, and if you’re going to own a firearm, they’ve got a lot of laws in place to discourage you from doing so. That’s especially true with handguns, but it doesn’t necessarily stop there. Still, they can’t ban them entirely. They might want to, but they can’t, and they’ve been smacked down by the Supreme Court too much to try it.That doesn’t mean they’ve stopped trying to make it an even bigger pain in the posterior. In fact,…
New York just took a step back. Not by choice, but by court order. In a move that’s being called a major legal victory, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) forced the state to abandon one of the more controversial pieces of its post-Bruen gun control scheme: the social media background check for concealed carry permits. Yeah… that one. The requirement that law-abiding citizens hand over three years of their social media history just to exercise a constitutional right. That provision is now dead in the water. According to the settlement in Antonyuk v. James,…
We all know that Australia has a ton of gun control on the books, and following last year’s terror attack at Bondi Beach, they’re looking at still more. One particular area that has been a focus is so-called ghost guns. They think 3D printed guns are a massive threat, probably thanks to American media hysteria, and so they stepped in to regulate them. It’s a crime to make your own gun there unless you’re a licensed manufacturer, and in many parts of the country, such as Queensland, even owning the files is a crime.That should…
Since the historical 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, anti-gun politicians in the Empire State have instituted a number of schemes to continue infringing on the Second Amendment rights of citizens. The latest such effort by anti-gun Democrat lawmakers is a proposed tax on guns and ammo in an attempt to make it too expensive for the average New Yorker to keep and bear arms. “If they cannot outright confiscate your firearms, they will make sure you cannot afford to buy or shoot them,” NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) wrote…
Why is it so hard to get a new 4×4 with a winch? There are dozens of options for bumpers and winches for most 4x4s if you’re willing to do the work yourself. If you’re looking to take the easy route and get one installed by the factory that built your ride, it’s a lot tougher. Here are all of the 4x4s on sale today that offer a factory winch, and why it’s not more common. Why Would You Want a Factory Winch? If your off-roading goes beyond taking it easy on a gravel track or forest road, you’ve probably…
Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft both have policies forbidding drivers and passengers from carrying firearms, even if they’re lawfully able to do so. Drivers and passengers who choose to violate that policy can be banned from the services, even if they have to use that firearm in self-defense. In fact, the companies are quick to terminate the contracts of any driver who uses a legally-owned gun to protect themselves. Those policies don’t stop every driver from choosing to carry; after all, it’s easier to find another job than another life. But I’m sure the mandate does…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: The Economic Damage Caused By This War Will Stretch To The End Of The Decade, And Shortages Will Go Way Beyond Oil, Gas, And Fertilizer Even if the Strait of Hormuz opened tomorrow, and that is certainly not going to happen, we are being warned that the economic impact of this war will be felt all the way through the end of this decade. A lot of energy infrastructure has already been destroyed during this war, and it will take years to rebuild it.…
Long before he was Goose on Top Gun or a doctor on ER, Anthony Edwards was in this movie called Gotcha. A college kid who was really good at this assassin game with plastic dart guns in college goes to Eastern Europe, gets roped into some spy stuff, then uses his talents back on campus to take down the bad guys. It’s a goofy premise, but I loved it back in the day. So when my oldest told me he was playing a similar game with his fraternity brothers, only with water guns, I…
If hypocrisy were an Olympic sport, it’s likely that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson would at least get on the medal stand, if not win the gold outright. In a recent news item, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), which is the firearm industry trade association, chronicled how Johnson is spending taxpayer dollars to the tune of some $30 million a year for a personal armed security detail that includes as many as 150 Chicago Police Department officers while at the same time presiding over some of the most egregious gun laws in the nation for his subjects, er, I mean, citizens.…
I laced the shoes up tightly in the parking lot and hit the trail, moving quickly, treating the singletrack dirt like a test track. The loose choss was flanked by ancient embedded rock as the trail quickly dropped in elevation. I pushed the pace, ramping up from a hike to jog to a run, and really dug in, feeling out my new La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 GTX shoes. Yet my footing stayed secure, and nothing shifted as the miles stacked up. After a few miles, I realized I hadn’t really thought about my footwear in a while. The Raptor…
If I get something wrong, I’m going to get called out for it. Hell, even when I don’t, if some anti-gunner just thinks I did, they’re going to try and make a thing about it. Which is fine. I’m not perfect, after all, and I’ve been called out more than once in my nearly nine years writing here at Bearing Arms. Considering how much I write, it’s inevitable.But turnabout is fair play, and when the anti-gunners get it wrong, I’m going to call them out, and not just when I don’t agree with their interpretations…
The governor of Utah has signed into law a measure to help protect firearm- and firearm-accessory-related businesses in the Beehive State. House Bill 214, called the Firearms Liability Amendments, prevents foreign nationals and political subdivisions from launching junk lawsuits and creating civil liabilities for firearms manufacturers, gun sellers and trade organizations, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the measure on March 26. Nephi Cole, NSSF director of government relations – state affairs, helped push the measure through the legislative process and was on hand for the signing ceremony. “Utah is leading the nation in…
United States ruler Donald Trump is considering using military force to conduct a “raid” on Iran in order to “extract” its enriched uranium. Political analysts say that this move will do little more than extend the war the U.S. started back in February. While no decision has been made yet by the U.S., Trump seems to remain “generally open” to the option of a raid. He is also said to be weighing the risks to U.S. troops, a report by The Wall Street Journal stated on Sunday. At least 13 US service members have been killed and about 200 wounded…
An Idaho Fish and Game commissioner is facing seven misdemeanor hunting-related charges tied to a December elk hunt in eastern Idaho. Brody Harshbarger represents Idaho’s Upper Snake Region on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. He was charged on March 6 in Fremont County. Idaho Fish and Game still lists him as the Upper Snake commissioner, with a term set to expire on June 30, 2027. The case involves allegations of unlawful take, tag violations, road shooting, use of a motorized vehicle, failure to retrieve game, and trespass during an elk hunt. Charges Filed in Fremont County Public court-record summaries…
