By James Tarr Sarsilmaz — pronounced as it’s spelled — is not a name that rolls smoothly off the tongue for a native English speaker. For that reason, when the 145-­year-­old Turkish arms manufacturer tried to make a splash in the U.S. market about 10 years ago, it created SAR USA, based in Miami, Florida. SAR USA is the exclusive U.S. importer, distributor and partner for Sarsilmaz and it makes great guns. Figuring out how to market them in the U.S. was a struggle, but the company is experiencing success.(Photo by Mark Fingar)The SAR9 design was first introduced…

This article was originally published by Ramon Tomey at Natural News.  The longest U.S. government shutdown has caused a shortage of air traffic controllers, leading to airport ground stops and safety concerns. The FAA and DOE shutdowns have led to air traffic disruptions and paused critical renewable energy initiatives. The U.S. government shutdown is also disrupting global energy and climate collaborations, potentially hindering international efforts to secure a sustainable future. With the U.S. government shutdown tied for the longest in history, leaders must prioritize the well-being of citizens and the global community over political differences. Nearly half of the IRS…

Editor’s note: Bryon Dorr built up this vehicle and has sent it to auction for personal sale. Adventure rigs come in all shapes and sizes. But for me, the basics are always the same. I need a vehicle that can carry lots of kayaks, work well in all weather, be able to tackle remote and rugged terrain, and have enough room in it to sleep comfortably. I built my Lexus GX460 back in 2019. At the time, I needed a vehicle that was also nimble, super-reliable, and extremely versatile. That’s why I chose the GX 460 platform. It’s basically a…

There’s little that is as upsetting as seeing your tax dollars spent on something you are morally opposed to with every fiber of your being. It’s especially upsetting when that something is an attack on one of our basic civil liberties that’s expressly protected by the United States Constitution. However, as we found out earlier this year, our tax money was ending up in the bank accounts of various gun control groups, thus we were being forced to fund the effort to strip us of our God-given right to keep and bear arms.Much of that…

Prioritizing your health and wellness involves investing both time and money. But if you’re burning the candle at both ends, working hard to make money, you may be less inclined to spend money on typical fitness and health purchases such as gyms, equipment, supplements and shoes. Maintaining your health can seem expensive, but fitness doesn’t have to break the bank or eat up all your free time. With a little creativity, you can make it work regardless of your schedule or budget. Here are several practical and encouraging tips to help you stay fit and save money even when time…

Primary Arms sent me the SLx MD-21 for evaluation, a forged T2 pattern red dot that comes in under $200. Seems like only fifteen years ago, anything beyond irons meant spending rifle money on an optic. Now the market’s flooded with glass at every price point, and Primary Arms has carved a niche by offering feature-rich options that stay affordable. The MD-21 features a 2-MOA dot, twelve brightness settings, and AutoLive motion activation. Instead of traditional capped turrets, it uses recessed exposed adjustments set into the forged housing. The 21 mm objective is only a millimeter larger than the traditional…

Some years ago, in a pandemic-fueled frenzy, I dragged out my pyramid tarp shelter for some surgery. I wasn’t happy with a few aspects, but the main ask was for adjustable tensioners at the corners and mid-panel tie-outs for stiff winds. I’m no seamster, but the final product wasn’t half bad — at the expense of my sanity. I now know that I should have saved my fingertips (and brain) the pain of fighting the sewing machine: When the new SlingFin Cinder Cone Pyramid Tent arrived, it was everything I had made my old tarp into and much more.  I’ve…

Here in the United States, we have a serious DIY culture. People will make their own anything if they think it’s cool enough. Despite being the wealthiest nation on the planet, people build their own furniture, make their own clothes, make pottery, take up blacksmithing, or any number of activities that they could just pay for, but would rather do it themselves. And we celebrate this.Yes, that also includes people making their own guns and ammunition. I get that not everyone feels the same way we do about the right to keep and bear arms,…

This week was supposed to be dedicated to veterans and their small business endeavors. That is no longer the case as Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler blames Democrats for perpetuating the ongoing government shutdown and cutting funding in the short term.This year’s National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), intended to be the 12th annual celebration of veteran entrepreneurs, was supposed to take place Nov. 3-7. As of last week, at least 32 virtual and in-person events were scheduled to celebrate and empower current service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs.The SBA says the…

Finding the ideal pocket knife to gift a loved one can prove a tricky feat, especially if you’re seeking a classic model that’ll stand the test of time. Since 1889, Case Knives has been designing and creating capable, high-quality knives in the historic town of Bradford, Penn. Below, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of what makes many of the timeless Case Knives so special. Whether you’re looking for an all-purpose sod buster or a slick hunting blade, there’s a top-tier knife for everyone on this list. A Knife for Every Kind of Adventurer Jigged Buffalo Horn Trapper (Photo/Case Knives) At…

The state of Maine has always been a little strange on guns. It’s a very blue state that’s reliably voted Democrat for years, yet it also has a long history of supporting gun rights. It’s rather interesting, though not overly surprising when you consider the rich outdoor history in the state mixed with its ridiculously low crime rate. But Lewiston threw a wrench in all of that. It was a very major mass murder all on its own, but when juxtaposed against a homicide rate that was practically non-existent before, it made a lot of…

Self-defense doesn’t end when the threat goes down. That’s when the real battle begins. Lawyers. Prosecutors. Headlines. USCCA Members never fight that battle alone. Find out how. One of several rhesus monkeys that escaped after a truck hauling research animals overturned on Interstate 59 in Jasper County was shot and killed Sunday by a homeowner who said she feared for her children’s safety. Authorities say two monkeys remain unaccounted for following the crash on Oct. 28. What would you have done? Would you have opened fire on the escaped research monkey? The homeowner told the Associated Press she saw a monkey…