Mikaela Shiffrin just showed the whole world why she’s still considered one of the best skiers alive. The 30-year-old athlete won a gold medal in the women’s slalom on Wednesday morning, dominating the event with a 1.5-second lead over her competitors. It was Shiffrin’s last event in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and her final chance to take home gold after a disappointing performance in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. This is Shiffrin’s third gold medal as a U.S. Winter Olympian. That puts her in the same category as snowboarder Shaun White and bobsledder Kaillie Humphries. But it’s actually her…
Tuesday was “crossover day” at the Virginia state capitol, which means any bill that didn’t pass out of its chamber of origin and cross over to the other side of the statehouse is officially dead for the session. As we previously reported, the “permit to purchase” measure that was being pushed by anti-gun Democrats is no longer a threat, though SB 643 is still a blatant attack on the 2A rights of young adults by prohibiting adults under-21 from purchasing handguns and “assault firearms”. The proposed 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition as well…
Experience the dual soul of Western Puerto Rico: the adrenaline of Rincón, the surf capital of the Caribbean, and the colonial elegance of Mayagüez. From legendary waves to storied city streets, it’s a journey through the island’s most iconic landscapes and top adventure sites. No matter how you spend your days, there’s always a smile and a plate of freshly caught mahi-mahi or arepas de coco waiting after each new adventure. Below are just a few of the ways you can explore Puerto Rico’s enchanting west coast. Rincón is known as the hip surfing capital of Puerto Rico. Rincón Nestled…
When I grew up, Minnesota was the kind of state where you figured nothing much happened. Sure, sports were a thing, obviously, but the Vikings couldn’t even win a Super Bowl–then again, neither can my Failcons, so who am I to judge–and it was just one of those states that was kind of there. These days, it’s the epicenter of pretty much everything wrong with this country. If you need violence to break out anywhere, it’ll probably start in Minnesota.And as they start their legislative session there, it seems that the main focuses are going…
Most TTAG readers likely know U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, as a vehemently anti-gun lawmaker who is famous for her nonsensical comments and greatly inflated sense of self-importance. That extremely high level of conceit has led Crockett to run for the state Senate in the Lone Star State, where the majority of voters have little patience for idiots or gun-grabbers. Now, just months before the Senate election, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is pointing out Rep. Crockett’s hypocrisy on firearms, including the extremely exorbitant amount of money she spends on her personal armed security. According to a news report by…
Despite a United States-backed ceasefire that has been in effect since October 2025, the death toll in Gaza has topped 600. That number eclipses the thousands when accounting for those wounded in Palestine since the ceasefire officially began. According to a report by RT, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Monday that 603 people had been killed and more than 1,600 injured since the ceasefire came into force on October 11th, 2025. An unspecified number of bodies “remain under the rubble and in the streets,” as rescue teams cannot safely reach many areas, the officials added. It sure…
in Mitchell Graf, SHOT Show 2026 The Barrett MRAD Covert is a modular bolt-action rifle that breaks down in minutes to fit inside an Eberlestock backpack without sacrificing accuracy. Built on the proven MRAD platform, it targets users who need compact transport and reliable reassembly. The Covert keeps familiar MRAD controls while shrinking the footprint. Barrett positions it for discreet movement, field serviceability, and multi-caliber flexibility. Design and Purpose The MRAD Covert focuses on portability without redesigning the core system. The rifle disassembles or reassembles in under five minutes when you take your time. It fits inside the included Eberlestock…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. Introduction On January 24, 2026, federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents executed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a nurse and protester, on the streets of Minneapolis. The official narrative, regurgitated by federal authorities and their media allies, claims Pretti was a violent, armed aggressor, justifying the lethal force. [1] Yet, verified video evidence and witness accounts tell a different story—one of an unarmed man, legally carrying a firearm for self-defense, with a phone in his hand, being shot while restrained. [1], [2] This is not a tragic accident or lawful enforcement. It is the cold,…
Ford is looking to help out some search and rescue agencies. The brand knows its models, such as the Ford Bronco, are part of the record number of people heading out into nature, but that record numbers mean more problems. So, it is partnering with the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASR) to donate five vehicles to search and rescue (SAR) groups that need them. More People Outdoors Means More Problems (Photo/Ford) According to Ford, more than 181 million Americans hit the outdoors in 2024, and the number has been climbing since the pandemic. Many of them are new…
I’m already sick of talking about the shooting of Alex Pretti, and I’m coming around to hating just about everyone on either side of the debate right now. From the anti-gun side suddenly defending the Second Amendment to people who should know better suddenly sounding like deranged anti-gunners, I’m finding it hard not to just hate everyone except for a select few people. It’s quite the juxtaposition to where I was in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.It’s also darkly ironic that an old post of Kirk’s on X appears to be getting a lot…
in Riley Baxter, SHOT Show 2026 The Kimber 2K11 Comp pistols pair a ported bull barrel, carbon-fiber grip module, and optics-ready slide to deliver flatter shooting in a 2011-style platform. First Shots at SHOT Show 2026 Range Day We got hands-on with the new Kimber 2K11 Comp lineup during SHOT Show 2026 Industry Day at the Range. Kimber builds these pistols off the standard 2K11, then adds a compensator and competition-focused features. The standout change is the forward barrel port. Kimber machines a large compensator port at the muzzle to vent gas upward. That design keeps the gun flatter during…
I’ve been hooked since the moment I hopped on my first e-bike. It didn’t take long to realize that I needed a rack that could handle the extra pounds. That’s why I decided to test the new Küat Piston Ion. This beefed-up hitch bike rack offers premium security. It’s two-bike compatible and can securely hold everything from heavy e-bikes to lightweight pedal bikes. It also has an easy-to-use ramp to assist with loading. While the Piston Ion is worth the chunk of change, it’s pricey. But from my perspective, I’d already shelled out the money for an electric investment in happiness. It’s important…
Palmetto State Armory used SHOT Show 2026 to release the AXR PDW, a compact 9mm platform within its broader AXR series. The design centers on PSA’s MFC (modular fire control), the serialized core of the firearm, which moves between different configurations. That approach allows the same MFC to transition from a handgun to a PDW setup without buying a second serialized component. AXR Series and the Shared MFC The AXR PDW uses the same MFC found in the AXR handgun lineup. PSA positions the MFC as the foundation of the system. Users can transfer it between a full-size pistol, a…
Police say the suspect unlawfully entered a private industry event before allegedly assaulting Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost and a second attendee.A man was arrested early Friday at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, after allegedly assaulting Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost during a private industry event, according to Park City police.Police said officers responded just after midnight on Jan. 24 to a report of an assault at the High West Saloon, located at 703 Park Ave., where a private party was being held as part of Sundance festivities.According to a statement from the Park City Police Department, a…
Maxim Defense has announced a new lineup of firearms, including the SDX RFLX Pistol and SBR, designed for ultimate suppression. With an over-the-barrel style suppressor and the already precision manufacturing processes that Maxim Defense brings to the table, the SDX RFLX is both stout and silent. Maxim Defense SDX RFLX – Pistol and SBR The Maxim Defense SDX RFLX pistols (MSRP $3,695) and SBRs (MSRP $3,695) are chambered in 300 BLK with equivalent barrel lengths of 8.5”. You have colorway options of Arid and Black with your choice of either an SBA5 or Gen6 CQB pistol brace (for the pistols),…
Virginia is the epitome of a swing state, at least over the last few years. From far left Democrats to conservative Republicans and back again, the state seems to swing like an unlatched screen door in a hurricane. Now the state has gone from Glenn Youngkin to Abigail Spanberger, and with her comes a litany of anti-gun proposals that Democrats in the Old Dominion State have long wanted to implement.And as NRA executive director John Commerford notes, this marks a change in the Second Amendment in Virginia.Perhaps no state is more steeped in America’s constitutional…
The Tango Innovations FCS is an integrated 2–10x scope that combines a laser, IR illuminator, and onboard ballistic solver in one unit. It merges optic, ranging, and laser functions into a fairly compact system designed to reduce rail clutter. The FCS, or Fire Control System, targets shooters who want speed, data, and simplicity without stacking multiple devices. Instead of bridging accessories, everything lives inside a single housing. Tango built the FCS around a native 2–10x optic with 0.2 MRAD adjustments. The system integrates a miniaturized laser derived from the Fire 4000, and pairs it with an IR pointer and flood…
Roughly 48 hours after the fatal shooting of a Department of Veterans Affairs nurse by U.S. Border Patrol sparked larger protests across Minnesota, lawmakers, pundits and Americans of various political persuasion are commenting on whether current immigration policies are being facilitated as intended or if they have gone overboard.Details continue to emerge regarding the fatal shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse at the VA in Minnesota, by one or more U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, Minn. The Jan. 24 shooting, which was caught in different fragments by civilian bystanders and posted…
