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…
This week, Ikon Pass holders got some good news. On Oct. 21, the company announced nine new locations across Asia. Full Ikon and Ikon Base Pass holders now have access to seven new mountains in Japan, joining Niseko United and Arai Mountain Resort, which were already included on the pass. Ikon is also adding one new mountain in China and one in South Korea for a total of 11 winter destinations across Asia. It’s one of Ikon’s biggest destination expansions in recent years. “Ikon Pass is the winter gateway for anyone who wants to ski or ride the best of…
Mass murders that involve a firearm, generally called “mass shootings” by most, are terrible things. We’ve also seen a lot more of them in the decades since Columbine, which is particularly troubling. They happened before, of course, and they’ll likely continue to happen no matter what we do. However, that doesn’t mean we should do nothing.Anti-gunners would have us restrict firearms, as if that’s the totality of what should be done. Never mind that we’ve seen massacres carried out with all manner of weapons over the years, and there’s no reason to think that those…
CBS Chicago just aired a tough watch: licensed Black gun owners pulled over, upfront about their firearms, cards in hand then booked on felonies when a database didn’t show their credentials. The report, by investigator Dorothy Tucker, walks through two cases and a bigger pattern question that should bother every lawful gun owner in Illinois. It starts with entrepreneur Lewis McWilliams, stopped on West 79th for a missing front plate. He immediately disclosed his firearm and handed over his credentials. Per the segment, “This is Lewis’s card and it’s valid. That’s what he handed the officers.” Yet on the squad-car…
Picture this, rockhounds: You walk up to a popular climbing crag, tap your watch, and immediately get a list of possible routes near you. Then you can select “Outdoor climb,” and head up a multipitch route while the watch clocks your approach, total pitches, and descent. That’s the climbing experience that Coros is aiming for with the Apex 4, the latest upgrade to the smartwatch brand’s mountain sports line. While the watch offers plenty of now-expected features, like sleep and health tracking, its primary features are focused on mountain sports like climbing, skiing, and trail running. But it’s the automatic…
Based on even the low-end estimates of defensive gun uses, there are hundreds of such incidents every day throughout the United States, though few of them ever get reported in the media. Given the restrictive carry laws in California and the unwillingness of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to process concealed carry applications in a timely manner, it’s probably the case that Los Angeles County has fewer DGUs than it should have, but that doesn’t mean that these incidents are non-existent. In fact, according to the LASD, one woman likely saved her life and…
If you’ve spent any time navigating the NFA process, you know the drill; $200 tax stamps, endless wait times, and a mountain of paperwork just to exercise a basic right. But what if that changed? With the Silencer Shop Foundation and several industry heavyweights now challenging the National Firearms Act in court, the possibility of real reform doesn’t feel as far-fetched as it used to. If the NFA were repealed tomorrow, suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs could be treated like any other firearm; no stamps, no year-long delays, no hoops to jump through. So, let’s talk about what that world might…
I didn’t know a cold plunge could look — or smell — so divine. The Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Tub is a work of art that arrived smelling like the pine tree gods had planted a blessing in my backyard. I first started dabbling in cold plunging in my backyard: the San Miguel River in Telluride followed by the Slate River in Crested Butte. Headwaters are very cold! While I don’t consider myself a diehard plunger, I utilize cold plunging to reduce inflammation and to boost recovery. Having a cold plunge next to the hot tub makes that process…
If we’ve learned anything from Everytown’s internal kerfuffle, it’s that no matter how much anti-gunners claim they’re not anti-gun, they’re really anti-gun. Everytown decided to offer gun safety training, and some of its members are losing their ever-loving minds, even though they’ve all claimed they didn’t want to eliminate the Second Amendment. They just don’t want anyone getting training while also wanting everyone to have training.No, it doesn’t make sense.However, in Wisconsin, a group of gun control advocates took to the state capitol to push for gun control. They claim, though, that they’re not anti-gun…
Seventeen people, ten of whom are children, are being tested for bird flu in Calgary, Canada, after an outbreak at a petting farm. Nine poultry cases of H5N1 avian influenza virus were detected at Butterfield Acres Petting Farm. All “symptomatic workers” at Butterfield Acres Petting Farm are being tested after nine cases of Influenza A H5, commonly known as the avian flu, were identified in poultry. The specific virus detected at the farm is the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) subtype H5N1, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed to CBC News. The Butterfield Acres Petting Farm voluntarily closed from…
What if you could get an e-bike with automotive-grade electronics and software? That’s the promise made by mobility startup Also. It’s a company that was created as a spinoff of electric truck and SUV company Rivian. Like Rivian, it has developed its own motors, batteries, and software. The Also TM-B e-bike has features you expect from a car, not something you pedal yourself and can park in your front hall instead of needing a garage. Rivian-Inspired DreamRide Electric Drive (Photo/Also) Also’s biggest feature is its DreamRide drive setup. With most e-bikes, you get a motor either in the rear hub…
Democrat Graham Platner, who’s vying for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine next year, has expressed support for the Second Amendment in the past, but those comments have largely flown under the radar compared to the coverage of some of his other opinions and commentary he offered on the social media site Reddit… not to mention headlines like “”I am not a secret Nazi”: Maine Senate candidate responds to tattoo accusations.” Platner’s been downplaying his past support for the Second Amendment since he announced his candidacy, and has taken steps to bolster his…
Kyle Culotta is an Air Force veteran who found himself in some pretty rough circumstances. He and his girlfriend were living in their car, where he also kept some legally acquired firearms. When he was pulled over for an alleged traffic infraction, he didn’t have insurance and the car was going to be towed. That’s when law enforcement found the guns and arrested Culotta. The Gun Owners Action League got involved after it was clear Culotta wasn’t going to be allowed to be bonded out. They provided an attorney, which Cam wrote about nearly a…
