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…
Lindsey Vonn is holding onto her dream of competing in the Olympic Games one last time with an iron grip. On Friday, Jan. 30, the 41-year-old ski racer crashed during a World Cup race at Switzerland’s Crans-Montana resort. She was airlifted to a hospital. Doctors determined she had ruptured her ACL, bruised a bone, and had meniscal tears — all just 1 week ahead of the Milano–Cortina Games. But despite the seriousness of her injury, Vonn took to social media on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to let the world know she hasn’t given up. “After extensive consultations with doctors, intense therapy, physical…
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro attempted to do some damage control on social media Tuesday morning after her Monday comments on Fox News sparked a wave of criticism from Second Amendment organizations and supporters. Pirro didn’t walk back her statement that anyone bringing a gun into the District will go to jail, as well as her insistence that permit-holders from jurisdictions outside the District of Columbia would face charges for carrying in D.C., but she did try to clarify those remarks. Let me be clear: I am a proud supporter of the…
in Levi Sim, SHOT Show 2026 The BANISH 556 is a purpose‑built suppressor designed specifically for 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington rifles, with an emphasis on durability, heat tolerance, and reduced back pressure on AR‑pattern platforms. It is rated for full‑automatic fire, carries no barrel‑length restrictions, and is intended to hold up under sustained firing schedules. Design and Construction At its core is an additively manufactured Inconel baffle stack paired with a stainless‑steel blast chamber. This combination allows the suppressor to manage extreme heat while maintaining structural integrity over time. While the materials handle the heat, the internal geometry incorporates controlled‑flow technology…
United States President Donald Trump has denied being friends with Jeffrey Epstein, saying that, unlike the “crooked democrats,” he never went to the late financier’s island. Trump has also accused the late convicted sex offender of plotting against him. Last week, the US Department of Justice released the final batch of over 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation signed by Trump in November. The law has compelled the agency to publish data tied to federal criminal investigations into Epstein’s dealings. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Monday that “not only…
Climbing shoes are notoriously uncomfortable. The tight fit and aggressive shape help performance, but after a few hours of sport climbing in Illinois, my feet, toes, and heels are usually barking. Between climbs, when I was up to belay, I put on Teva’s ReEmber Camp Slipper. The wide toe box let my feet relax, and the plush cushion added support. It also performed when it counted. The tread helped me stay steady as I belayed my partner on uneven, rocky terrain. Later, when I got back to camp, I put on some thick wool socks and slipped into the Tevas.…
The phrase “politics makes strange bedfellows” is old. As in it was coined by William Shakespeare in The Tempest, from 1611. Like a lot of what The Bard wrote, it was insightful, simply because it’s true, even if no one put it in quite those words before. But it’s true, and we’ve all seen examples over the years where two people who normally wouldn’t stand together suddenly do so because of a common cause. A prime example was Rep. Ron Paul and Sen. Bernie Sanders–the libertarian and the socialist–joining forces to try to audit the…
I bought the Fox Defend ADV Boots ahead of a 12-day ADV trip through Nepal, hoping they’d be the elusive goldilocks solution for traveling. Protective enough for off-road riding, comfortable enough to hike around villages, compact enough to travel with, and easy to get on and off. On paper, the Defend checks all the right boxes: GORE-TEX waterproofing, D30 impact protection, CE Level 2 certification, and a BOA closure instead of laces. After roughly 1,200 miles of off-road riding, including monsoon-soaked river crossings, axle-deep mud, and 104-degree F heat, were they the right boots for the job? (Photo/Switchback Nepal) In short:…
One of the most annoying things about identify politics is that it often puts up artificial barriers to what can be common ground. In this case, I’m talking about a story from the Florida Jewish Journal headlined “After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions.” In actuality, what the paper’s reporting describes is simply a microcosm of the debate and discussion among gun owners in general in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death at the hands of Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. Roberta Tarnove, a 65-year-old Jewish gun owners who decided…
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has made moves to establish a war bank, as tensions with Russia rise. The Bank of Defense, Security, and Sustainability (DSRB) would allow NATO members to pool funds. In doing so, NATO would be circumventing domestic fiscal constraints and voter opposition by classifying contributions as mandatory defense spending. It aims to enforce NATO’s new 5% GDP military spending target by 2035, overriding national budget debates. Accoridng to a report by Natural News, this new idea is backed by JPMorgan Chase, ING, and Goldman Sachs. The new bank plans to issue bonds by late 2026. Private…
Traveling with firearms can be fraught with pitfalls, especially when traveling through extremely anti-gun states. In order to travel a lot without running afoul of various restrictive state laws, a gun owner has to do his or her homework and know all the laws before ever leaving home. Unfortunately, Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker didn’t do his homework. So, when he declared a handgun in his checked luggage at LaGuardia Airport, like he probably has at airports around the country, he was promptly arrested due to New York’s extreme anti-gun laws. Walker’s gun was locked in a gun…
The U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. is the latest administration official to be rebuked by Second Amendment advocates and organizations, after telling a Fox News audience that if you bring a gun into D.C. you’re “going to jail.” Jeanine Pirro, a former judge and Fox News personality, was talking more generally about bringing down crime in D.C. when she suddenly brought lawful concealed carry holders into the mix, suggesting that concealed carry holders from out of state are committing violent crimes in our nation’s capital. If you have a non-resident DC carry permit (like I do),…
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