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,…
It’s been another frustrating session for Tennessee gun owners. Yes, the Republican majorities in the statehouse blocked Democrats’ gun control bills, but they failed to produce much of anything for Second Amendment advocates to celebrate other than a bill protecting the rights of tenants to keep and bear arms. Even that was watered down to allow landlords to disarm any guests of the tenant, but more importantly, several pieces of legislation protecting the right to keep and bear arms were left to die in committee without ever getting a vote at all. One of those bills…
Entering the up-there realm requires not only a sound mindset but also a good change of clothing. Waterproof, burly, and breathable, the best hardshell jackets provide it all for your next foray into mountaineering, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing, or just downright miserable weather. After many seasons spent above treeline, I winnowed my closet down to the most capable shells on the market in 2026. Included are jackets for every alpine mission, from burly alpine armor like my top pick, the Arc’teryx Beta AR, to budget-minded shells like the Patagonia M10 Storm that will get you in and out in one…
We know the DOJ said they’re going to stand up the process for gun rights restoration for non-violent felons. This has been a long time coming, and my hope is that a lot of good people take advantage of it. But the problem is that no one has an inkling of what that will look like.David Codrea has tried to look into it. In particular, he wanted to know about the criteria that would be used, and about the 10 individuals who have already had their rights restored. So, with that in mind, the next…
This article was originally published by Carlos Boix at The Mises Institute. People in high office and their friends are at the receiving end of anger and frustration due to their misbehavior of late. The release of the Epstein files have only fueled this. The internet is ablaze with anger against the “elites.” Is this an opportunity, as some claim, to advance ideas of individual liberty? To convince people of the evils of coercive state action? With such idiots at the top, surely we can fuel mistrust for the system. I disagree. In Spain, we have had plenty of “political corruption.” From…
Idaho is home to more navigable whitewater miles than any other state in the Lower 48. There are more than 100,000 miles of flowing rivers and streams, and 3,100 of those miles are navigable whitewater. For paddlers, that’s an enormous playground to explore. If you’ve ever dreamed of floating through breathtaking landscapes, Idaho’s iconic rivers offer a memorable and exciting experience for all skill levels. Among all that whitewater are sections primed for multiday wilderness epics and others perfect for gentle day floats. Adventurous visitors can explore Class I to Class IV waters, starting trips from major cities or rafting…
A jury in Albuquerque, New Mexico has acquitted a former Uber driver of involuntary manslaughter, almost seven years after shooting took place, while police in the city say a much more recent shooting was also an act of self-defense. In the first case, jurors deliberated for about five hours before returning the not guilty verdict for Clayton Benedict, who had testified during his trial that he shot passenger James Porter in self-defense.Attorneys said in closing arguments Friday that the fatal series of events began when Benedict picked up two intoxicated men at the Salt Yard,…
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It’s imperative that we police our own as best we can. That means calling out bad behavior, condemning the worst, and making it clear that it’s not acceptable.We normally don’t have to do much of that because while some people get stupid with guns, they’re usually casual gun owners, we all call them out, and then we go about our business. It’s often over something tragic, though sometimes it’s just hilarious; it’s often not intentional. But what this guy was convicted of is completely unacceptable.A former DuPage County prosecutor was sentenced earlier this month to…
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The Pentagon is weighing its options in the war the United States started, and on the table are “weeks” worth of ground operations against Iran. The U.S. is also busy plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts allegedly aimed at finding a ceasefire. A Saturday night report in The Washington Post suggested that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf correctly indicated that the U.S. wants to initiate a ground incursion in Iran. “The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, U.S. officials said, as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could…
Erik Plakanis describes himself as a “believer” in REI. He’s been a member of the retailer and co-op for nearly 40 years. So when REI leaders reached out in 2007 to start partnering with Plakanis’s guiding business, A Walk in the Woods, he was ecstatic. REI not only promised to funnel customers toward A Walk in the Woods, but also shared in development costs and supplied gear for clients who signed up for the trips. Over the next 18 years, Plakanis greatly expanded his business through the co-op until it dominated his client list. He was one of many guides…
At one of the two No Kings protests held in Richmond, Virginia this past weekend, one of the speakers urged attendees to go out and buy a gun and exercise their Second Amendment rights. There was no call to violence in his statement, just a call to arms. I’m not sure how well that comment went over with those in attendance, but I’m pretty sure that if California writer Matt Stone had been in the audience he would have turned tomato-faced with rage. In a diatribe for the Davis Vanguard, Stone has taken aim at…
