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,…
For more than eight decades, one of the Holocaust’s most haunting images remained shrouded in mystery. The photograph shows a Nazi soldier pointing a pistol at the head of a Jewish man kneeling beside a mass grave, while his fellow SS comrades watch. The killer’s identity seemed lost to history. Until now.German historian Jürgen Matthäus recently identified the executioner as Jakobus Onnen, a former teacher who joined the SS before the war. The breakthrough came through archival research, a family tip and artificial intelligence supported facial recognition analysis conducted by volunteers from investigative group Bellingcat — raising questions about whether…
There are signs all around us: more debt, rising prices, and a booming tech industry propped up by an unsustainable AI bubble. When that bubble bursts, the economic fallout could rival the Great Depression. Millions may find themselves jobless, homeless, or suddenly forced to survive with little more than what they can carry.It’s in times like these that we can look to the past for answers. During the original Great Depression, resourceful “hobos” traveled the country on foot and by rail, developing ingenious ways to survive with next to nothing.In this video by Waypoint Survival, James talks about 10 hobo…
Since ICE began rounding up illegal immigrants and deporting them, there have been a handful on the left who have started trying to be clever by asking where we are. After all, in their minds, this is tyranny, and most of us tend to say we have guns in the event of tyranny. Never mind that nothing about this is tyrannical, that this is a reaction to a real problem that isn’t hurting American citizens.But we’ve also heard a number of anti-ICE people start advocating for armed resistance. Don Lemon, for example.One Los Angeles teacher,…
The Department of Justice says it’s resuming processing for key National Firearms Act paperwork, bringing relief to manufacturers, dealers, and buyers who were frozen out during the shutdown. This comes one week after NSSF urged DOJ to fully reopen ATF’s NFA Division and Imports Branch so Form 2 notifications (manufacture/import), Form 3 dealer-to-dealer transfers, and Form 4 consumer transfers could move again. After NSSF’s letter to @Justice, @ATF informed us today that on Monday, they’ll bring everyone back to fully staff NFA applications & licensing. NSSF is deeply grateful to DOJ & ATF for recognizing the importance of ensuring #2A…
Joshua Lowery stood in front of a packed courtroom and smiled. Unlike previous trips to the local courthouse, he had reason to celebrate. Lowery had just graduated from the Veterans Treatment Court in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. “I’ve been sober for two years now,” Lowery said with a proud smile. “It’s probably the best thing I could’ve done for myself. I would’ve never admitted that to myself before.” Two of the people smiling back at Lowery were his wife and daughter. They were proud of him too. After signing up for the Utah Army National Guard in 2002, Lowery completed 21 years in the military,…
Bird flu is once again making its way into headlines. Cambodia is currently tracking the H5N1 bird flu in a human girl, while China has seen an uptick in cases of the H9N2 strain of the virus. Last week, a 3-year-old girl from Kampong Speu province was sickened. She received intensive care for her H5N1 infection. A statement from the Cambodia Ministry of Health said birds in the patient’s home and in neighboring houses had been sick and dying for roughly a week when the child became ill. Now, the CMH is tracking the disease in a 14-year-old girl. She…
Folding saws can be something of an obsession for folks who cut and prune trees at home, camp, or on trail. In fact, I have amassed a bit of a collection over the years: an ARS 210DX for my day pack, a Silky Saws Gomboy Curve 240 Outback Edition for my multiday pack, an Agawa Canyon Boreal 24 saw for the orchard at the house, and a Silky Saws Big Boy 2000 for the truck. Each of these saws has gotten me out of numerous jams. So, who knew I had room for one more? Woxna is a small Swedish…
The Mormon faith isn’t innately hostile to gun ownership or the Second Amendment. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does, however, ban firearms on its properties unless they’re being carried by law enforcement. After last month’s attack on a church service in Michigan, some members of the LDS faith were hopeful that church leaders would revisit that policy, while others said they were simply going to ignore it. Men need to comfort their families and protect them,” one user wrote on Instagram, “by whatever means necessary.”Another simply shared a verse from the faith’s…
If you’ve been stacking ammo and canned chili since 2017, congratulations you’re officially a seasoned prepper. Back then, as Paul noted in his column, Bitcoin was under $3,000, gold was around $1,250 an ounce, and a case of 9mm didn’t cost your firstborn. Fast-forward to 2025: Bitcoin has rocketed past $100,000, gold just punched through $4,000, and the dollar? Let’s just say it’s doing its best impression of a paper target at 50 yards. We still haven’t seen the total economic collapse many predicted, but don’t mistake that for stability. As any shooter knows, just because a target hasn’t fallen…
Each year, many health, fitness and wellness trends arrive on social media platforms, discussed by coaches, medical professionals and, especially, influencers. Some advice comes from science-backed information, while much of it comes from those trying to debunk science. That alone is a trend I would like to see less of in the future. Here’s a question about one of many trends in the media these days:Stew, have you ever used baking soda for health benefits? How safe is this trend for daily use, and are the benefits worth supplementing this on a regular basis? Thanks, Sally.I appreciate the question, but…
As we headed down into Smith Rock State Park, moody clouds swirled overhead. The rain was holding out for now, but we knew our weather window would be brief. Our objective was to do a short multi-pitch climb, so I stuffed my ultralight The North Face Papsura Jacket into a small pack to take up the route. Sure enough, drops started to fall as we finished the last pitch. Once I finished belaying, I threw on the waterproof Papsura before setting up our rappels. With its lightweight, packable design, I didn’t think twice about carrying the jacket up the climb,…
North Carolina is a weird state in a lot of ways. It’s a Southern state, which would suggest that it should be pretty pro-gun, but it also has a history of some really terrible gun control laws. While they were rooted in Jim Crow, it took them a good long time to finally step away from that horrific legacy. Recently, in one of the bolder moves in that direction, the state legislature passed constitutional carry.Unfortunately, the Democratic governor vetoed it.In a lot of cases, that’s that. However, we do give legislatures a mechanism for overturning…
