This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Trump Not Open To Tehran’s Latest Proposal As ‘Tank Tops’ Loom, Claims Iran “Informed Us They Are In State Of Collapse.” Summary Trump TS claim: Tehran has informed Washington they are in a “state of collapse” and that the Iranians want the US to “open the Hormuz Strait” – as ‘tank tops’ loom. Trump doesn’t appear open to Iran’s proposal, which hinges on the US naval blockade ending & nuclear issue being pushed to future negotiations (CNN). First crude-laden Japanese tanker from Saudi port exits Hormuz Strait successfully without Iranian interference.…

New York makes it incredibly burdensome to exercise your right to keep and bear arms, but to add insult to injury lawmakers in the Empire State have also made it illegal for those outside of certain “eligible professions” to possess body armor; a purely defensive article that the state claims is too dangerous for average, everyday folks like you and me to possess.  Firearms Policy Coalition and several individual plaintiffs are challenging that ban, and on Monday the state of New York issued its reply to FPC’s motion for summary judgment. In it, Attorney General…

There’s always noise in the gun world. Caliber wars. Brand loyalty. “My setup is better than yours.” You know the drill. But every once in a while, something pops up that’s actually worth paying attention to. That’s exactly what caught the attention of Tuber Hegshot87, who recently broke down a pretty unusual situation brewing between Sturm, Ruger & Co. and Beretta. Do you think Beretta is trying to take over Ruger? And right out of the gate, he framed it like so: “Very rarely do you see disputes like this where one company is coming in, infiltrating another, and basically…

Images by the author Most red dots today are built around one goal: lighter and smaller. The Griffin GHS goes in the opposite direction. It’s heavier. It’s overbuilt. And the second you pick it up, you know it’s not trying to compete with minimalist optics. The real question is simple: Does that extra weight actually give you something in return? Features and Specifications Here’s a good place to list those… Features 3 MOA Dot Reticle 1 MOA Adjustment Increments 10 Brightness Settings (8 Daytime, 2 NV) Parallax Set at 25yds Flip-Up Plastic Lens Covers Integrated Picatinny Mount (Co-Witness Height) Shockproof…

President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 into law Monday, officially ending the 20-year federal mining withdrawal on 225,504 acres of Superior National Forest land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The White House confirmed the signing on April 27. The resolution disapproves Public Land Order 7917, the 2023 Bureau of Land Management order that withdrew National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years. That means the Biden-era land protection is now overturned. It also means the fight over mining near one of the country’s most visited wilderness…

There’s a familiar script in the gun debate: “You can take this gun from my cold dead hands.” “Guns are the foundation of American freedom.” “What part of shall not be infringed do you not understand?” “What part of well-regulated militia do you not understand?” “Your gun fetish is tearing America apart.” If you’ve spent five minutes anywhere near this issue, you’ve heard it all before. That’s exactly how David Yamane opens his recent TED Talk (see below), by throwing both sides’ talking points right in your face. “Some of you fall on the gun rights side… some of you…

The best hiking shoes are light, efficient, protective, and keep your feet cool on trails. You’ll give up a bit of ankle support with a shoe versus a boot, but many find the increased comfort and performance are worth the trade-off. This guide combines the perspectives of prolific thru-hiker Chris Carter, consummate woodsman Nick LeFort, and trail runner, hiker, and hunter Sean McCoy. Between them, they’ve spent thousands of miles testing hiking shoes from the eastern forest of Appalachia to granite peaks in California. For this guide, the team has tested 30 pairs of hiking shoes over the past 6…

A family in Kent, Washington is safe and sound today thanks to the quick thinking and support for the Second Amendment displayed by one family member. Police in the city were called out to a home just after 3 a.m. on Monday morning on reports of shots fired. When the got to the scene, they found a deceased suspect and five family members who were understandably shaken up. According to authorities, the couple who own the home were there with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild when their daughter was woken up by strange noises coming from the first floor. …

Chiappa Firearms is adding something a little different to the rimfire space for 2026. The new Chiappa M1-22 Bushranger doesn’t try to look like a competition rig or a tactical trainer. Instead, it leans into simplicity. Then quietly layers in just enough modern capability to keep things interesting. Familiar at First, Flexible When It Matters Pick up the Chiappa M1-22 Bushranger, and the first thing you’ll likely notice is the feel. A pistol-grip wood stock, lightweight frame, and straightforward layout give it that classic rimfire vibe. It appears comfortable, intuitive, and easy to get behind, exactly what you want from…

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Iranian government is using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon”. Rubio added that the U.S. ruling class will not allow Iran to continue to use the vital waterway to control the direction of the war. According to multiple sources, including Axios, Iran has passed a new offer to Washington, which includes a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage. While speaking on Fox News on Monday, as reported by RT, Rubio was skeptical of…

After months of waiting, the T-bar was spinning at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. It had been an unseasonably dry December and January. Finally, the snow was stacked up enough to open the infamous High Lift, a surface lift serving double-black extreme terrain. After riding groomed runs and park laps all season, I was yearning to get off-piste and back into my favorite cliff bands. At the top of the lift, I strapped into a 160 W Jones Howler, with Jones Mercury FASE bindings, the perfect board in my quiver for big mountain freestyle riding. I strapped in and rode the…

I’ve spent too many mornings frustrated with a soaking wet blind bag after wading across the marsh. This morning was different. As I slid the Divebomb Waterproof Zip Backpack off my shoulders and unzipped it, I was happy to see (and feel) my shells and camera gear were dry. While waterproof blind bags have been around for a while, I’ve never been a fan of the traditional roll-top dry bags. They waste a lot of space and never feel comfortable while on my back. After several months of using the Divebomb Waterproof Zip Backpack in the dove field and duck blind, I…