Like it or not, there are people who simply don’t care about some of our opinions on gun laws. They know what we’ll say, they’ve already dismissed us, and they don’t care. When I say “some of our,” though, I’m not necessarily talking about our opinions that they don’t care about so much as who has the opinion. If you’re a guy, particularly a white guy, the anti-gun Democrats don’t care about your opinion as much as literally any other group’s. That’s why groups like the Pink Pistols, the National African-American Rifle Association, and similar…
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…
The Marine Corps has identified the pilot killed when his helicopter went down during a training flight in Southern California.Maj. Tyler Braconi, 35, was flying an AH-1Z Viper, a twin-engine attack helicopter designed for close air support and armed reconnaissance, when it crashed near Imperial Gables on Oct. 16.Braconi was part of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, known as the “Gunfighters,” based at Camp Pendleton. A second pilot survived and was treated at a Palm Springs hospital. U.S. Marine Corps Officials say the helicopter was taking part in the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, a major…
The Pentagon is racing to deploy artificial intelligence across military operations before adversaries gain an irreversible edge, driven by lessons from Ukraine, where cheap drones powered by AI are destroying million-dollar tanks as well as China’s push to dominate military AI. The Department of War launched a $100 million AI program in December 2024 to accelerate this shift from improved battlefield decisions to autonomous weapons.Reflecting this shift in military planning is Maj. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor, acting commander of the Eighth Army in South Korea, recently admitted he and his AI chatbot have become “really close lately.”How Ukraine’s AI Drones…
Eight years ago, runner and proud Bronx, New York, native Miguel Hernandez learned that the Bronx was the most unhealthy county in the state. This knowledge altered the course of his life: The already enthusiastic runner founded the Mile Style Run Club with the goal of showing others, as he says, “the wealth of health.” In the years since, he, Mile Style, and the club’s hundreds of members have used the sport of running to help fortify their community. In this film, the third episode in the PACE SETTERS series made in partnership with HOKA, we learn that Hernandez took…
Over the past few years I’ve written several stories highlighting the solid journalism from Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reporter John Diedrich, who’s done an admirable job of covering issues like gun-related suicides without demonizing gun owners or parroting anti-gun talking points. I wish that his professionalism was a hallmark of the paper as a whole, but unfortunately a “news” story by Journal-Sentinel reporter Natalie Eilbert reads more like a press release from Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety. The report, headlined “Gun safety advocates rally at Wisconsin Capitol, saying laws can coexist with 2nd Amendment”,…
Open enrollment for 2026 Tricare coverage will take place on time despite the government shutdown, officials told Military.com, while some Tricare services under existing plans are already suspended or likely delayed.The monthlong open enrollment period is scheduled for Nov. 10-Dec. 9. During open enrollment, or open season, beneficiaries may make changes to their Tricare coverage for the upcoming year. Tricare users who want to keep the same coverage don’t need to do anything during open enrollment.However, the Defense Health Agency announced that some Tricare services are suspended or may be delayed during the shutdown, including the potential for delayed or…
This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute. It’s been nearly six years since the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread into the United States, ushering in the pandemic that would come to define the first quarter of this decade. Considering how recently it occurred and how much it affected every facet of American life, it is somewhat remarkable how absent the pandemic and the government’s response are from today’s news cycle, the daily political fights online and in the media, or in popular culture and fiction. Even when the pandemic is brought up and re-examined, the focus is usually on the…
Cody Poskin woke up one morning shortly after he’d completed the Cocodona 250 to a message he’d received in the middle of the night. It was an invitation from a race he’d never heard of called the Ultra Gobi 400 Km. The race’s organizers offered to comp his entry fee and travel to China if he was interested in participating in the ultra marathon. As someone who’d only started running marathons in 2021 and had just finished his first ultra, it was a very exciting moment for the 23-year-old Poskin. He opened his calculator app and converted 400 km into…
California’s Glock ban is controversial, to say the least, and while Glock does seem to be trying to change its design in response to the criticism, the truth is that they likely won’t be available for sale in the Golden State when AB 1127 takes effect next year. The idea of banning so many firearms based on the fact that a third-party designed and built device can modify the function of the weapon in a way that was never intended by the manufacturer is just wrong, and the strategy isn’t going to stick to just…
Nearly six-in-10 Texans support the deployment of local and state law enforcement, as well as U.S. military troops, to the U.S.-Mexico border to combat illegal immigration, according to a new statewide poll.Combating illegal immigration was one of President Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises, with a larger southern border presence leading to dramatically decreased crossing numbers throughout the first roughly nine months of his second term. Methodologies enforced by the administration, however, such as employing masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to detain suspected illegal aliens at places including schools and places of employment.The Trump administration’s deployment of the…
Single-shot rifles are really handy. My son has an H&R Handi-Rifle in .45-70… I may take back the “handy” where this one’s concerned, as it is really light and kicks a ton. But… that’s what makes single-shots so popular. Not the “kicks a ton” part, but the “light”. With a rifle weight of only a bit over five pounds, this Traditions .44 Magnum rifle is easy to lug around. Plus, there are sling swivels. Add a sling, and it becomes even more easily carried. This Rifle The Traditions Outfitter G3 series is available in nine calibers: .357 Magnum .35 Whelen …
I’ve always been the cook at home. Even as a kid, I liked making meals for my family that extended past the chicken nuggets and boxed mac and cheese that ’90s kids grew up eating. This extended into my outdoor life, where I would bring camp potatoes and chicken or steak with me for long hikes and overnight adventures. Most modern kitchen knives are made from high-carbon stainless steels designed to prepare and process food in a controlled environment. They’re easy to sharpen and aren’t generally that rugged, because they don’t need to be. I would never think to use…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to disarm the terrorist group Hamas and demilitarize Gaza. Netanyahu made the comments during a speech before the Knesset on Monday, as Palestinian officials arrived in Cairo for further peace negotiations. The Israeli ruler added that he expected to forge additional peace agreements in the region with the United States president, Donald Trump. He also said that the current deal provided for the return of all Israeli hostages, the Israeli military’s control over the majority of Gaza’s territory, and an internationally backed consensus that Hamas would be disarmed. Netanyahu Vows “Nothing Will Stop” Israel…
