There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned gear shop, with a carefully curated selection of products and experienced, expert employees. These stores are home to a host of services, from used gear to rentals, and local employees with strong knowledge of the area can help customers in a way that big, online retailers often can’t. Even as e-commerce continues to dominate, mom-and-pop outdoor shops survive, and we’ve rounded up some favorites, grouped by region. Next time you’re near one, try stopping by and having a chat with the staff. You never know what outdoor intel or great deals you might discover.…

Sen. John Cornyn of Texas was a big part of why the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed under President Joe Biden. He rallied just enough GOP votes to get it through the Senate, which was the only possible bulwark against any gun control passing. In doing so, he angered a lot of pro-gun people. Now, it seems some are shocked to learn that backing a gun control bill isn’t playing well with gun rights supporters in Texas.In the wake of the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn made a risky decision for…

From ghostly cavalry patrols to phantom footsteps in 19th-century forts, haunted military base stories have become a staple of American paranormal lore. But how much of these eerie stories across the services are real, how much is legend, and what makes these sites compelling for even the most hardened skeptics? Whether you’re planning a family trip, a history buff’s weekend, or just curious about military ghost stories explained, these historic outposts offer a chilling mix of folklore, education, and preserved heritage. Here is a list of some of the most haunted military locations.  Haunted Fort Mifflin. Image taken on October 10,…

As the government shutdown creeps along, now in its fourth week, services that have been placed on hold are beginning to affect people in all walks of life. Including deceased veterans.  A Final WishFor Florencio Davila of Waco, Texas, his dying wish was to be buried with full military honors. After all, the World War II veteran, who passed away on Oct. 21, spent his life giving back, caring for other people. He never really asked for much. However, the shutdown forced Davila’s family to pivot to other options. Davila’s granddaughter, Sonya Guerrero, said when she reached out to the U.S.…

United States ruler Donald Trump has claimed that the war between Gaza and Israel is over. But is he correct? It doesn’t look like it, as the occupation continues even though the violence has been reduced, but not eliminated. So far, Israel has killed around 100 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more since the ceasefire agreement was signed. Additionally, U.S. officials are concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his accomplices may renege on the peace deal, as has been done in the past. We are under the impression that the peace plan has already failed. Ceasefire Brokered By Trump Already…

The “shrink it and pink it” approach to designing women’s ski gear really didn’t sit well with Leslie Baker-Brown. She was tired of seeing women get hand-me-down designs from men’s gear. So, in 2015, the ex-professional ski racer and longtime ski industry product executive started Blizzard-Tecnica’s Women2Women (W2W) initiative — to amplify women’s voices in skiing and design products specifically for them. This year, the W2W program turned 10 years old. Over the last decade, it’s grown from a small Blizzard Tecnica initiative into a global community dedicated to uplifting female voices in skiing and, most importantly, developing gear for…

If you’re a regular reader of Bearing Arms, the record-setting decline in violent crime, including homicides, isn’t surprising. We’ve been covering this trend for months now, and we usually point out that the decrease is happening even though gun control activists predicted violence would soar after the Supreme Court struck down “may issue” carry laws in 2022. The gun control lobby seems to have largely dropped that talking point in favor of a new one; yes, violent crime is declining, but it’s going to skyrocket just like did in 2020 because President Donald Trump is…

Soldiers are away more than ever, and long deployments come with stretches of silence, and the nights when the mission’s done, the day’s over, and you finally have a few hours to yourself. For many service members, movies aren’t just a way to pass the time; they’re a reminder of home, purpose, and perseverance.And while streaming services have made it easier than ever to download favorites (complete with discounts), before heading out, the best deployment movies don’t just entertain but inspire. From modern military classics like Hacksaw Ridge to old-school epics like Patton, these stories capture the grit, humor, heartbreak, and heroism…

With its wide valleys and tall structures like El Capitan and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park is a BASE jumper’s paradise. There’s one problem, however: It’s illegal. Three men were recently convicted in federal court for BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park in 2024 and 2020. The convictions spell trouble for those currently partaking in the wave of illegal BASE jumping at the park during the government shutdown. The Cases BASE jumping involves leaping off cliffs or other high, fixed points and using a parachute or wingsuit to control the descent and landing. According to an NPS press release, the…

Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of calls for gun control from a lot of different sources. You’ve seen a lot, too, I suspect, and you’re not necessarily someone who has to seek them out to any degree. You can imagine how many I’ve seen. A lot of them just sort of repeat what’s been said before. In fairness, we do the same thing, too. After all, it’s the same issue and nothing has really changed about where anyone stands.But one thing has really gotten under my skin over the years, and that’s what…

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he fully supports the Trump administration’s military actions against Venezuela and Columbia, representing a differing opinion among members of his own party regarding applying force overseas.The situation in recent weeks has escalated between the United States and Nicolás Maduro-led Venezuela as U.S. President Donald Trump has accused him with evidence of leading the crime syndicate Tren de Aragua. It has prompted the U.S. to deploy eight warships and more than 10,000 troops off the Venezuelan coast since August, with U.S. military strikes taking place in September against boats suggested to be part of…

A minor strain of the avian influenza, H9N2, could mutate to infect humans and cause a pandemic, according to experts. They claim that this strain of the bird flu virus has adapted to human cells, but cases of person-to-person transmission haven’t been reported yet. This milder strain of bird flu is not getting the attention it deserves, according to health researchers. Kelvin To, a clinical microbiologist at the University of Hong Kong, said that despite the virus being the second most common strain of bird flu that infects people, it isn’t getting the recognition, as everyone focuses on the H5N1…