The Senate reached a tentative agreement to re-open the federal government late on Sunday evening, and if the House concurs with the package approved by the upper chamber the Schumer Shutdown could be over in a matter of days. Once the shutdown is over the House is expected to return to regular business, and that includes a potential floor vote on HR 38, the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025” that was placed on the House calendar just before the shutdown began. Under the bill, which currently has 189 sponsors, “a person who is not…
United States President Donald Trump has promised every single American, except those who are “high income”, a $2000 tariff dividend. This dividend would be funded by his tariff policies and is currently under review for “legality” by the Supreme Court. “A dividend of at least $2,000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday. “People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” the ruler added, insisting that the policy is contributing “trillions of dollars” to the U.S. budget and will help reduce the nation’s $38 trillion national debt. The tariffs are also…
Years ago, when I was in college, I worked at The North Face (TNF) store in Boulder, Colo. As employees, we had a 50% discount on gear, so naturally, every payday, I would give my entire paycheck back to the company, buying rain jackets, tents, backpacks, and sleeping bags that would last me for years to come. One of the most useful and bombproof pieces I acquired during that time was my blue, size medium, Base Camp Duffel. That bag has traveled the world with me. It carried my belongings when I moved to Perth, Australia. It’s been to Costa…
Flowers are taped to a tree, and lit candles sit below at the site where 80-year-old Peter Morris, a Vietnam veteran, was killed. He parked his car after a school Veterans Day ceremony in Farmingdale on Long Island, New York.A mother stood with her two young daughters, both students at Woodward Parkway Elementary, staring at the spot where Morris was struck.“It is such a big loss for all of us,” she told Military.com. “We were dropping flowers to let them know we are thinking of them.” Flowers and a small American flag are placed at the tree where Peter Morris…
Oral arguments begin before the Oregon Supreme Court in the challenge to Measure 114—the restrictive gun-control law passed by voters three years ago. For background, Measure 114 was voted on in November 2022 and passed by a narrow margin of 50.65% to 49.35%. The law includes a very restrictive permit-to-purchase scheme, so-called “universal” background checks, and a 10-round magazine capacity limit. The permit-to-purchase provision is extremely problematic in that even if Oregon citizens jump through all the required hoops, receiving the permit doesn’t mean they’ll be able to purchase a firearm. The law actually states: “A permit-to-purchase issued under this…
When the snow starts to fall, Mammoth Lakes becomes the kind of winter destination that keeps people coming back year after year. Set high in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, this little ski town delivers on big mountain adventure — whatever that means for you. From perfectly groomed runs to fresh powder days, cozy lodges, and family-friendly fun, Mammoth Lakes has everything you need for an unforgettable winter trip. Here’s a look at what makes this mountain town such a special place for snow-filled fun. In Mammoth Lakes, Winter Is King (Photo/Christian Pondella for Visit Mammoth) There’s nothing quite like waking…
Los Angeles local Adrian Villarreal started running as a way to get from point A to point B — regularly ditching his backpack in his high school locker and running the 5 to 7 miles home. Those runs quickly became the part of his day he looked forward to most. “That’s when I fell in love with running,” Villarreal says. For Villarreal, running is the ultimate connection to himself. “I just need my shoes and I can get out the door and be the machine.” Watch PACE SETTERS Episode 2, a series made in partnership with HOKA: Villarreal isn’t the…
The head of Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement is stumping for a bill introduced by Rep. Jill Tokuda that would allow the government to track the interstate purchases of gun parts, including all barrels, slides, and bolt carriers. Tokuda’s ill, billed as the Gun Hardware Oversight and Shipment Tracking (GHOST) Act, is ostensibly meant to curb prohibited persons from building their own unserialized firearms, but it would create a surveillance network that would ensnare countless lawful gun owners as well. Under the GHOST Act, at least five days before a company one or more of…
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is raising alarms over what it calls “ideological enforcement” in the digital economy after cryptocurrency company Circle Internet Group—the issuer of the U.S. Dollar Coin (USDC)—quietly prohibited using its stablecoin to purchase firearms or ammunition. In an Oct. 20 column, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Larry Keane said Circle’s published terms of service explicitly ban transactions involving “weapons of any kind, including but not limited to firearms, ammunition, knives, explosives, or related accessories.” 2A Rights Face a New Threat: Ideological Gatekeeping by Crypto Companies by @lkeane | Read it on the NSSF…
Just as much as the physical benefits, another reason we should keep exercising as we age is to protect our brains. Yes, staying active for as long as possible can help our cognitive health quite a bit.Each person lowers the risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease the more he or she moves and thinks. There is no shortage of activities that promote better brain health. What we drink and eat, how we sleep and what we do to move all matter for our quality of life, no matter our age.Several key benefits result. Exercise protects the brain by improving blood…
Vortex has long been one of my go-to makers for quality optics. When I moved to carrying pistols with red dots, I naturally gravitated to Vortex. The new Defender ST is a different animal from the Defender CCW: it’s larger, has a taller/wider window, and uses a footprint better suited to full-size pistols, which is welcome when you most often carry a Glock 17, 19, or 19X. Below, I’ll cover what matters: fit and finish, controls and battery, night-vision compatibility, mounting and zeroing, how it shot on the range, and my verdict. What it is — quick summary The Defender…
Let’s cut to the chase: you don’t buy an RV to travel faster. You get an RV to take in the journey and immerse yourself in the destination. When you travel down the blacktop of America’s highways and turn down the less-traveled scenic byways, your slower pace is rewarded with often-missed views: the sunrise over red rock desert in Utah, or snow geese migrating through Pennsylvania in the spring. Once you get to where you’re going, you get to explore the area exactly how you want — no hotel restrictions or vacation rental chores. With an RV, you can choose…
“We should embrace gun control like Australia,” some have said. Former President Barack Obama expressed his desire to see an Australian-like gun control system here in the United States. The idea, you see, is that they think the Australian system works pretty well and we should totally go down that path, too.In fact, many point to the nation’s response to the Port Arthur massacre as evidence of what should be done in the aftermath of a mass killing involving a firearm and claim the country is so much safer because of it.If that’s so, why…
A simple trip to the gun range turned into a federal case after a man installed a forced reset trigger (FRT) in a rented rifle. Within days, he was in handcuffs, his home raided, and facing machine gun charges. According to court documents, the man brought his own FRT to a public indoor range and swapped it into a rental AR-style rifle. When staff discovered the modification, they immediately revoked his range privileges and reported the incident. That tip launched a full federal investigation, leading to a search warrant for his residence. Agents say they found several 3D-printed FRTs on…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday admitted that it carried out large-scale strikes against Hamas targets in Rafah in southern Gaza. The ceasefire is officially over, as Israel claimed it attacked following alleged violations of the peace deal reached earlier this month. First Step Of Trump’s “Peace Plan” Has Been Accepted By Both Hamas and Israel It didn’t take long for this ceasefire deal to collapse. The IDF claims that militant group Hamas fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire toward troops operating to dismantle “terrorist infrastructure” in the area, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.” This happened on Sunday.…
Another electric off-roader has joined the party. It’s not exactly a brand you’d traditionally think of when it comes to hitting the trail, but Volvo’s latest wants to tackle terrain that’s a little tougher than your typical compact crossover can handle. The Volvo EX30 Cross Country is the first electric to get the Swedish car company’s CC badge, and it comes with some upgrades that will be useful the next time you need to hit a gravel road, along with rugged-looking design details. Volvo EX30 Cross Country Doubles Your Choices for Small Rough-Road EVs (Photo/Volvo) Rugged crossovers are as common…
Louis McWilliams was on his way to a business meeting back in April when he was pulled over a police officer in Chicago for a missing front license plate. The 46-year-old small business owner informed the officer that he was lawfully carrying his firearm, as he’s required to do under Illinois law, and even presented his concealed carry license to the officer. The officer, however, told McWilliams that his concealed carry license didn’t show up in the Illinois database known as LEADS, and the legally-armed citizen was arrested and charged with two felonies for supposedly…
SIG Sauer is firing back after New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin (D) filed a complaint against the company, alleging safety issues with its popular P320 pistol. In a statement released October 17, SIG Sauer called the complaint “false and unsubstantiated,” and said the Attorney General’s claims misrepresent both military testing and federal safety standards. AG Platkin asserted that the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) program deemed the P320 unsafe without a manual safety and rejected SIG’s bid. SIG Sauer directly refuted that, noting the MHS program required all entries to include manual safeties and that any firearm deemed…
