Born at the tail end of the Cold War, the Glock 17 wasn’t built to be a safe queen; it was built to win. It was lighter, simpler, and tougher than anything else in the early ’80s, and it quickly proved itself in the hands of soldiers and operators who couldn’t afford failure. While most service pistols of the era were heavy and overcomplicated, the Glock was different. It just worked; every time, in any condition. That no-nonsense design made it a favorite among elite units worldwide, from Europe to U.S. Special Operations. It didn’t chase trends or rely on…
If you like to go camping, you know there are few things more frustrating than trying to get a fire going with damp tinder and cold hands. A good firestarter is can be the difference between comfort and misery. And while you could buy firestarters such as WetFire tinder, you’ll end up spending a couple dollars every time you start a fire.That’s why I love this homemade firestarter. It’s simple, effective, and made of wax and cotton pads so each one only costs pennies to make. Even better, you can drop it in a water, pull it out soaking wet,…
When a new president comes into office, it’s not unusual for him and his allies in Congress to try and undo some of the things the other party has done in the past. Sometimes, that’s exactly what they were elected to do, and other times it’s just things they want to accomplish while they’re there. For President Donald Trump, the possibility that he’d repeal things like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was just one reason I voted for him. I also hoped we’d get a lot more with regard to gun rights.And we already have.For…
You’re outside, minding your own business, flipping burgers or trimming the hedges, when you hear that unmistakable mosquito-on-steroids buzz slicing through the afternoon air. You look up and see it: a drone hovering like some smug mechanical pigeon, camera blinking, rotors humming, the digital embodiment of “Hey neighbor, nice patio furniture.” Your first instinct is primal: defend the homestead. Your second instinct is more specific: grab the 12-gauge. And right there, in that half-second between irritation and instinct, is the legal gray area where common sense goes to die. Because here’s the problem: we live in a world where the…
Every Nov. 10, Marines worldwide gather to cut birthday cakes with Mameluke swords, listen to the reading of a nearly century-old order, and watch the oldest Marine hand a piece of cake to the youngest.Surprisingly, these traditions that Marines hold sacred are barely 100 years old. They were created during one of the darkest periods in Corps history when its very existence was in danger.Lejeune Faces Budget Cuts and Existential ThreatsWhen Major General John A. Lejeune became Commandant in 1920, he inherited a Marine Corps that had proven itself and earned national fame for its actions at Belleau Wood but…
Following the unprovoked stabbing of a pregnant couple on a STL Metro Bus on October 27, 2025, I shared a post on social media, pointing out the obvious, that gun-free zones are a dangerous, often deadly lie. Unable to shake the event from my thoughts and the emotions it invoked in me, I decided to sit down and pen an op-ed on the issue of Missouri’s public transit carry ban and how it unfairly targets and infringes upon an entire class of people – those who rely on transit. These citizens are often of lower-income,…
There have been a lot of stories over the years of a parent running in somewhere for a couple of minutes, only to come outside to see their car has been stolen with their child in the back seat. A lot of the time, the child is recovered, but it takes time, and there’s always a danger that something will happen before the child is found, even if the car thief isn’t the one who does it.Too many criminals may not intend to steal a car with a kid in it, but they’re not going…
I’ve spent decades shaving weight — grams off a bike build, scrutinizing pack weight before a climb. Weight kills performance. Every. Single. Time. But I didn’t truly understand how dramatically weight affects a vehicle until I drove my empty cargo van home from the dealer. The Lightbulb Moment This van had massively upgraded suspension, but it still didn’t handle nearly as well as the stock cargo van; (photo/Seiji Ishii) I’d previously owned vans with heavy suspension modifications. Upgraded shocks, struts, springs, the works. Did they drive better than stock? Absolutely. Then I picked up my cargo van. Stock suspension. Bad…
I had heard nothing at all about the new Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor when I ran across it the other evening and decided to give it a watch. As far as true-crime documentaries go, it’s pretty good… right up until the last ten minutes or so, when the film suddenly veers into a flawed attack on Stand Your Ground laws. The Perfect Neighbor primarily uses bodycam footage recorded by deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, who were repeatedly called out to a neighborhood in Ocala, Florida over a period of a couple of years…
This article was originally published by Kevin Hughes at Natural News. Millions participated in the second wave of “No Kings” demonstrations, with over 2,700 events and an estimated seven million attendees, marking one of the largest coordinated civil actions in U.S. history. Investigative researchers claim the movement is heavily funded by left-wing billionaires (Soros, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller) funneling hundreds of millions through opaque dark-money networks, despite protesters insisting their motivations are grassroots and personal. Protesters included veterans, students and civil rights icons, with emotional appeals against Trump’s policies, while symbolic imagery (inflatable frogs, Revolutionary War attire, Epstein-linked signs) dominated rallies.…
The original version of this story was published on iRunFar. This year’s edition of the race that started the backyard ultramarathon craze, the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, saw Sarah Perry of the U.K. set a new women’s record of 95 “yards,” totaling 395.8 miles (637.0 kilometers). Perry exceeded the prior women’s record of 87 yards, or 362 miles (583.3 kilometers), which was set by Megan Eckert (U.S.) at last year’s Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, by eight laps, or 33.3 miles (53.6 kilometers). Eckert also raced this year and was the second-to-last woman standing with 92 yards, or 383.3 miles (616.8…
The upcoming elections in Virginia have been more than a little wild to watch. Because they’re off-year elections, there’s not a whole lot else going on, so there is always a significant amount of attention on what’s happening in the Old Dominion State. I kind of follow it anyway since I spent most of my Navy career there, and Cam lives there, so you know he’s paying attention, but a lot of others are watching too. That’s likely because many see Virginia as a bellwether for the midterm elections. The fact that the Democrats’ attorney…
Well, it looks like we’re one step closer to a cyberpunk future. On Thursday, Nike announced four new products to reaffirm a commitment to innovation of outdoor gear. Its big releases include a lightweight jacket that looks like an astronaut fashion show (and indeed, some athletes will be sporting at this winter’s Olympic Games), neuroscience-based shoes that aim to give athletes greater focus, and new cooling technology for its performance apparel. But for a brand most famous for its shoes, the most head-turning release has to be Project Amplify, aka Nike’s first “powered footwear system.” Built on motion algorithms informed by the…
The shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis didn’t create the reaction that Gov. Tim Walz and his fellow gun-grabbers hoped. They figured everyone would be tripping over themselves to support gun control, only to find out that their Republican counterparts weren’t on board with assault weapon bans and things of that kind. Walz has still toyed with the idea of a special legislative session to take up the issue, but hasn’t, likely because he’d just waste everyone’s time, the state’s money, and still not get what he wants.So, Democrats in the state are hoping…
There’s a stigma that veterans, especially those who were in combat, are defined by what they did on the battlefields. However, a new study from Pennsylvania State University, centering around post-9/11 veterans, found that for most, aspects of their mental health are shaped by other factors too, including traumatic moments from their youth, gender roles, and other deployment experiences. One of the study’s co-authors, Daniel Perkins, a principal scientist at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, a social science research institute, also serves as a Professor of family and youth resiliency and policy for the university’s College of Agricultural…
The United States military is currently operating in the Caribbean with about 10,000 troops under orders to take care of “drug boats”. On September 30th, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a state of external emergency, which fundamentally changed what the U.S. is facing in the region. Venezuela’s military is on full wartime alert, and equipped with Russian air defenses and anti-ship missiles, backed by what Maduro claims is a militia of over 8 million members. This is in response to the U.S.’s obvious war crimes, after bombing and destroying civilian boats under the guise of “drug trafficking.” U.S. Strikes A…
It was 8:55 a.m., and I was trying my darndest to get out of the tree as quickly as possible. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” I reminded myself. At the base of the tree, I took off my insulating jacket and bibs, put my climbing sticks together, and placed them in the Badlands 2200 backpack. With the cinch of a few straps, I had all of my gear in a nice, neat, highly mobile package. Where was I off to in such a rush? Not after deer, if that’s what you’re thinking. I had a 6-year-old’s birthday to attend,…
The “red flag” referendum on the ballot in Maine next month has drawn opposition from politicians including Gov. Janet Mills and groups like the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, but supporters of the referendum have heavily outspent opponents, and it’s outcome is still very much an open question. One of the problems with putting the issue to a vote of the people is that many Mainers aren’t going to have a good idea of how the proposed law would work. The ballot title asks only “Do you want to allow courts to temporarily prohibit a person…
