With the details of the signed Memorandum of Understanding still unclear, it does appear, for all intents and purposes, that the United States has lost the war with Iran. That means Pete Hegseth, the first Secretary of War, has lost a war. As if the US couldn’t look more foolish, the MoU gives the US nothing it wanted when it comes to the military objectives it was pursuing in Iran. The only big “accomplishment” is that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but not “toll-free” as US President Donald Trump claimed. But the vital waterway was open before the…

If you ask me (and I imagine other women), there is no greater hell than trying to buy pants. Every pair of pants fits differently, and sizes can be wildly inconsistent across brands. Now add the dimension of trying to find functional, durable pants that can perform in the outdoors. Oftentimes, it feels like I have a better shot at finding the Holy Grail than I do a pair of comfortable, high-quality hiking/climbing pants. After years of trying countless pairs of pants, I can say with confidence I’ve finally found my Holy Grail: the prAna Halle Pants ($98). These pants…

With the Supreme Court unanimously ruling that Ali Danial Hemani’s Second Amendment rights were violated when he was arrested and prosecuted for possessing a firearm while “regularly” using marijuana, does this mean that every pot smoker or drug user is now free and clear to exercise their Second Amendment rights without fear of criminal charges?  Nope. The Court was clear that this was a narrow decision, and did not strike down Section 922(g)(3) in its entirety. In fact, it left the door wide open for federal prosecutions (and arrests) to continue, so long as the…

NBA star James Harden was reportedly arrested early Saturday morning in Houston on a misdemeanor weapons charge after police allegedly observed a handgun inside his vehicle during a traffic stop, according to reporting from KTLA. The 36-year-old former MVP was later released on a $100 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 22. At first glance, it may sound like a straightforward gun case. Then you start reading the details. According to multiple reports cited by KTLA, the handgun was allegedly in plain view inside Harden’s vehicle and was not being carried in a holster. That’s where…

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is poised to be a hum-dinger of a game when it launches next year. That’s because, regardless of how it actually lands with audiences and critics, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be a AAA powerhouse, if the glitzy, expensive Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is any indication of its scale and scope. Revelation is also likely to land with a bang for another, more emotional reason: it’s the conclusion of the Final Fantasy 7 remake saga, which kicked off more than six years ago with Final Fantasy 7 Remake. As such, it’s going to reveal the many…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf you’ve spent any time in the prepping world, you’ve thought long and hard about the X. The event. The disaster. The fight. The day it all goes sideways. You’ve worked on plans to get through it—the food, the water, the gear, the skills. Good. That’s the work. But here’s the question almost nobody preps for: what happens to your mind after you make it through? That’s the heart of my conversation with Kris Hasenauer on episode 308 of the Mind4Survival podcast. Kris is a former Green Beret with the 20th Special Forces Group…

If you follow watch culture at all, you’ll quickly realize that “watch people” take their stuff pretty seriously. Maybe that’s why Christopher Ward is such a breath of fresh air. With the release of the C60 Pool Diver ($1,475 with a steel Bader bracelet, and $1,250 with an Aquaflex rubber strap), Christopher Ward offers a super-functional watch with a sense of humor. It’s self-deprecating in ways few brands try to be. And realistically, it’s much more in tune with how most people actually use a dive watch. The Pool Diver is a follow-up to the wildly popular Desk Diver watch,…

Throughout most of our nation’s history, gun control was a relatively rare thing. It existed, but it was an oppressive system designed to disarm groups that were viewed unfavorably by the public at large. Those included black men and women, Native Americans, and Catholics. Because “Catholic” was a race or something. I don’t understand it, either. Still, those laws were there specifically to keep certain groups from exercising their civil liberties. This is well known and well documented.Also well documented, though not as well known, was that the so-called Wild West was one of the…

Some interviews are controversial because the guest says something outrageous. Others are controversial because the guest says something many people don’t want to hear. Heather Mac Donald’s recent interview with John Stossel falls firmly into the second category. The Manhattan Institute scholar touched on several third-rail topics, including race, policing, gun violence, media coverage, and what she sees as the unintended consequences of anti-police rhetoric. Whether you agree with her conclusions or not, the interview stands out because it challenges several narratives that have become conventional wisdom in much of the legacy media. Mac Donald’s central argument is simple: America…

What tax benefits does your state offer to military members and retirees? Find out which benefits are available to you. State Tax Breaks Available for Military and Retirees You may know that military allowances such as the Basic Allowance for Housing are tax-free. You may also know that most Department of Veterans Affairs benefits are also tax-free. Did you know that many states do not charge income tax on active duty or retired military pay? Many others tax only a portion of these pays. To see what type of tax breaks your state offers for military members, retirees and survivors,…