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,…
Self-defense doesn’t end when the threat goes down. That’s when the real battle begins. Lawyers. Prosecutors. Headlines. USCCA Members never fight that battle alone. Find out how. It looked like a scene out of a horror film: doorbell video shows a masked trio at the front door of a West Alexandria home, ringing the bell and jiggling the handle, then moving around the property. According to an ABC7 News report, the family initially thought it was a Halloween prank—until the mood flipped. Shayla (last name withheld), who’s been staying with her mom and younger brother, says she tried to brush it…
Federal officials and lawmakers don’t deny that fraud exists due to some service members illegally gaming the system of benefits they receive through the government. But the numbers aren’t as drastic or obscene as some recent reports have indicated, according to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).Fraud, waste and abuse has for years been a concern for the VA and affiliated committees within Congress going back years, in terms of veterans being both victims and perpetrators of such crimes. As of April 2022, the VA reported that veterans aged 65 and older who received pension benefits totaled 160,270 and were…
Dumbbells are a mainstay of any home gym, but fitting an entire rack of weights into a limited amount of space isn’t realistic for most people. Adjustable dumbbells can be useful for fitting a wide range of weight options into a smaller space, but they can be hit or miss. The shape can be off, they can be fragile or prone to breakage, and some can even fail catastrophically. Which is why I was skeptical about the NÜOBELL S 5100 Adjustable Dumbbells ($1,140 per pair) when they showed up at my door. Fortunately, the nearly all-metal design, quick-change feature, and…
Alright, let’s talk about Glock’s big shake-up. They just dropped a bombshell: by November 30, 2025, they’re pulling the plug on most of their pistol lineup. We’re talking about everything except the slimline G43, G43X, and G48; poof —gone! And in their place? A shiny new “V Series” rolling out in December. Now, I’ve been around guns long enough to know this isn’t just a casual refresh. It’s a massive shift, and it’s got everyone from “gun nuts”, to collectors and even your average range-goer buzzing about what’s really going on. To me, it seems like Glock’s dodging…
The Supreme Court just added a second gun case to its docket this term, taking up United States v. Hemani, a challenge to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) — the federal ban on firearm possession by “unlawful users” of controlled substances. On paper, that sounds like the kind of Bruen-era opportunity gun owners should cheer. In reality? This may be the wrong vehicle at the wrong time. What the Case is About, in Plain English Section 922(g)(3) makes it a federal felony for anyone who uses illegal drugs to possess a firearm. There’s a long history of disarming people who are…
Between keeping up on how to prep for your PCS moves, unpredictable schedules, and long stretches away from home, finding reliable entertainment that fits a military lifestyle can be tough. Some services limit access overseas, while others make it difficult to share accounts between family members scattered across time zones.Thankfully, today’s biggest streaming platforms are adapting. Whether you’re looking for something to watch with your kids before or after a long deployment, or you want to binge your favorite shows while stationed abroad, there are plenty of options that work for military families — complete with discounts, flexible plans, and deployment-friendly features.Here are the…
Ukraine’s ruler, Volodymyr Zelensky, has ordered the deployment of naval troops to Turkey and the United Kingdom to operate the Ukrainian navy stationed in the area. The decision, first announced in September, required parliamentary approval before coming into effect, following Zelensky’s signing on Wednesday. According to a report by RT, Ukraine’s once-formidable naval force, inherited from the Soviet Union, has suffered years of neglect and losses in its conflict with Russia. The current fleet largely consists of smaller ships donated by foreign backers, many of which are docked outside Ukrainian territory. Zelensky’s directive sends 106 personnel to Türkiye to man the…
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to put hundreds of banned books back on the shelves at schools for military families.Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ruled on Oct. 20 that the Pentagon’s removal of books dealing with race and gender likely violated students’ First Amendment rights. Her order in E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity sides with six military families whose children attend DoDEA schools in Quantico, Virginia; Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Italy and Japan. DoDEA serves about 67,000 students in 161 schools worldwide.The suit stems from an April 12, 2025, complaint in which 12…
In an effort to prod Minnesota lawmakers (namely Republicans) into backing a gun ban bill at the statehouse, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter introduced a “Gun Violence Prevention Ordinance” on Wednesday; a move that’s a flagrant violation of the state’s firearm preemption statute. The ordinance has language that its provisions would only take effect if the state legislature repeals the preemption law, which is about as likely to happen as the Republican caucus going along with Gov. Tim Walz’s demand to ban commonly owned semi-automatic firearms. Still, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus has already declared it…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: World War 3 Update: Trump’s Meeting With Putin Is Off, The President Of Colombia Wants To “Take Out Trump”, And Iran Makes An Ominous Nuclear Declaration There has been a lot of talk about “peace” this year, but meanwhile, global leaders just continue to push us toward more war. Negotiations between the U.S. and Russia have broken down, President Trump just threatened Hamas with military action again, Venezuela is bracing for a potential invasion by the U.S. military, the president of Colombia wants to…
Former Marine Graham Platner wants to be a senator. He’s running in Maine, which is a pretty blue state, which means he doesn’t have a horrible chance of winning. He’s even got support from Bernie Sanders. The problem for Platner is that he’s a trainwreck of a candidate.It started with a bunch of Reddit posts where, on top of a lot of troubling things, he turned out to also be an admitted communist. That alone should be disqualifying. Then there was the Nazi tattoo that he claimed he was completely unaware of what it meant–something I…
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