Alan Pacheco will not be going to prison for possessing a gun without an Illinois carry permit, one that he used to protect himself and his girlfriend from an assault almost two years ago. The 23-year-old, who was arrested after the shooting in the parking lot of a strip mall in Adams County, Illinois, originally faced attempted murder charges in addition to possessing a firearm without a license. The most serious charge was dropped on the first day of Pacheco’s trial, but he was still accused of two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm…
LOS ANGELES — The B-52 bomber is considered a marvel not only of the U.S. military but of all aviation history. The massive plane remains a workhorse for the Air Force seven decades after it debuted in the 1950s, and military officials believe the fleet can continue through the century mark with regular modifications and modernization. Prized for their payloads, long ranges and ability to fly at high altitudes, B-52s have played a role in many U.S. conflicts, including the war with Iran. Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis episode and article were inspired by a great listener question from E. Hunter, who asked: “As an 18-year-old living with my parents, how would I go about getting my parents onboard with prepping?” That question’s probably not one a lot of you are wondering—especially because, let’s face it, most preppers are old enough to be the parents or grandparents in this situation. That’s what makes this topic so interesting — it flips the usual dynamic. So, Hunter, you’re ready to take preparedness seriously, but your parents? Not so much. Maybe they brush it…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf you spend much time on social media, particularly in prepping or survival circles, you’ve no doubt run across the suggestion that wasp spray makes for a dandy self-defense weapon. As the story goes, wasp spray has a range of 20 feet or more and it is severely debilitating to the attacker. On the scale of stupid ideas, this ranks somewhere north of peeing on a fence to see if it’s electric or not. Listen, before we go any further, let’s get this out of the way. The ideal defense weapon in most altercations…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou’ve probably seen lists like this before. “Top 10 Places to Be Looted When It All Goes Down.” The problem is, most of them read like they were written by someone who’s never lived through anything harder than a power outage. They recycle the same shallow talking points and leave you no smarter than when you clicked. That’s not what this is. This list isn’t just a run-down of obvious targets—it’s a decision-making tool. Each of these locations ties directly into your own choices, your own safety, and how you prioritize what you do…
This article was originally published by Frank Shostak at The Mises Institute. According to the Washington Times from June 10, 2026, the US President Donald Trump brushed off the rising inflation number—i.e., the yearly growth rate of the consumer price index (CPI)—which jumped to 4.2 percent in May from 3.8 percent in April. “No, I love it. The numbers were great. You know what I really love? I love the inflation,” Mr. Trump said in the Oval Office. The US President may be expressing a view that is popular in economics. By this way of thinking, the policy of price stability does…
Papercrete was invented in the 1920s, but it was so easy to make, no one bought it. Papercrete has been used to build homes, walls, fences, and is easily formed into any object from flowerpots to furniture. The biggest advantage of papercrete is that it’s lightweight but sturdy enough to bear loads. It also has excellent insulating properties with an R-value of R2 per inch. Better yet, you can use regular hand tools and power tools to saw it, drill it, and you can even pound nails into it. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin…
Tent camping under the stars will always have its own allure. At the same time, getting to sleep in a real bed at the end of a long day of hiking is often a welcome luxury. If you love hiking and want to explore nature — but don’t like sleeping on the ground — hut-to-hut hikes are worth a try. For some wilderness areas, these backcountry huts are the only sleep option while exploring scenic trails. They also offer the advantage of packing lighter and moving faster, since you won’t need as much gear. We rounded up the seven best…
The state of Washington has passed a number of gun control bills in recent years, and most of them were sold to the public as being essential for public safety. That’s how gun control is always marketed, of course, and when it fails to deliver, it’s always a case of how we just need more of what didn’t work. And, frankly, anti-gunners don’t care if it works or not. We know that because as soon as they notch a legislative victory, they don’t hold off and see what works and what doesn’t. They just pick…
A U.S. Army sergeant who used a handgun last summer to shoot five individuals, including his then-fiancé, at Fort Stewart was convicted of attempted murder charges. Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 29, was found guilty of his Aug. 6, 2025, actions by a military judge at the Georgia-based Fort Stewart who delivered the verdict in the court-martial, according to sources including the Associated Press and local outlets. Army prosecutors originally accused Radford of targeting leaders of his supply unit when he used a personal handgun in August 2025 to open fire, wounding four fellow soldiers and his then-fiancé, Raekwon Smith. In March,…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadImagine the grid goes dark during a solar storm. Your freezer hums to silence, and the fridge light no longer greets you. Instead of scrambling or second-guessing, you have a plan—one that guides you on what to eat first, second, and beyond, all while keeping your family fed, healthy, and calm. That’s the power of the P.A.C.E.S. Food Plan. Most preparedness planning conversations revolve around P.A.C.E.—Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency—a military-derived framework to ensure redundancy. But if your grid fails for weeks, months, or longer, you’ll need exactly what we as preppers say… more. More food,…
Forget pickup trucks or hypercars, the real driving force of vehicle innovation since 1984 has been the minivan. Especially the Chrysler minivan. Now CarBuzz has found a new patent from the people carrier experts that could make the company’s only model more flexible than ever. New Seat Idea Lets You Slide Back, Flip It, Or Reverse It Credit: Stellantis The patent is called Cross-Car and Fore-Aft Positionable Seating System. It’s a dull name, but the result makes even the modularity of Lego bricks look like child’s play. Stellantis engineers have invented a system of tracks that are installed in the floor…
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