The outdoor industry lost one of its pioneers last month. Rodney Johnson, who founded Minneapolis-based outdoor store Midwest Mountaineering, passed away at the age of 76 on October 26. Johnson operated the store for over 50 years, helping an untold number of folks enjoy the great outdoors. Who Was Rodney Johnson? Johnson was an avid outdoorsman, climber, hiker, and paddler. In emails with GearJunkie, longtime store manager and friend, Randy “Rudi” Hargesheimer, recounted that Johnson was a true outdoor fanatic. “Rod was a gear-head and an adrenaline junkie, like so many of us outdoor-loving adventurers. He did everything his way,…
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has quietly retreated from his planned special session on gun control, but he continues to push for a ban on so-called assault weapons when the state legislature begins its 2026 session next February. The odds of a gun ban bill getting through the Democrat-Farmer-Labor-controlled Senate were already fairly decent, but there are a couple of DFL senators who’d been quiet about whether or not they’d support a ban. Now one of them, a supposed moderate named Judy Seeberger, has decided to break her silence and come out in favor of a…
The U.S. Coast Guard is piggybacking on the news of its highest recruiting numbers in decades by soliciting a new potential location for a training center, Military.com has learned.The service announced Friday that its Fiscal Year 2025 accession numbers were the highest since 1991, with 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members–equivalent to hitting 121% of its target of 4,300 members for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2024, and concluded Sept. 30, 2025. It exceeded USCG expectations.USCG, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), today announced a Request for Information (RFI) and market research to identify prospective locations nationwide…
I grew up on a steady stream of books that contained not only really great information, but a lot of high-quality pictures. I could probably spend hours reading and looking at Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections. These days, however, I’ve come to really appreciate the more historically oriented coffee table books that Headstamp Publishing has been putting out. Their latest book, authored by Forgotten Weapons’ Ian McCollum, Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025, is available now through their Kickstarter campaign, which has already fulfilled its funding goal, a mere 6 hours into it. Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917…
From dawn patrol corduroy to hidden powder stashes, the best women’s all-mountain skis are made for skiers who want to do it all. These quiver-of-one workhorses thrive on everything the mountain throws at you — smooth groomers, wind-buffed ridges, or surprise tree runs with friends. We tested the top contenders in everything from knee-deep powder to East Coast ice, skiing hard at Stowe in Vermont, Jackson Hole in Wyoming, Utah’s Powder Mountain, and more than half a dozen Idaho resorts. What follows is our A-List, the cream of the crop for women’s all-mountain skis. Whether you’re chasing the all-around excellence…
I’ve long said that if you want mandatory gun safety training for people to exercise their Second Amendment rights, rather than mandating it before a purchase, mandate it as part of the school curriculum so that everyone gets it that way, and it’s not a barrier to buying a firearm lawfully. Most of the states that want mandatory training, though, aren’t exactly the kind of states that will embrace gun training of any kind in public schools.But some other states looked at it rather differently.Now, three require it.This school year, students in elementary, middle and…
If you’re an avid whitewater kayaker, take note: Werner Paddles is recalling two of its latest kayak paddles. The paddles may break, posing a risk of drowning. On Nov. 9, Werner Paddles posted a notification that it’s recalling its Covert and Stealth downriver whitewater racing models of kayak paddles. The brand says, “We have identified an issue with the collar of the paddle where the blade meets the shaft.” Basically, the blade can break off from the shaft. GearJunkie confirmed with a Werner team paddler that this issue is due to a problem with the mold and is being addressed…
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…
One of the hardest things I share with transitioning service members – who’ve spent a great deal of their life and career serving a purpose greater than themselves – is that in the civilian world, perception matters.Does it count in the military? Sure, but the rules of engagement are different. Rank, status, performance and job guidelines heavily impact the opportunities you attract. In the private sector, how others perceive you sometimes matters more than your previous experience or skills.How Perception is FormedAs human beings we perceive. We form beliefs, opinions, feelings and views based on many things, including emotional filters,…
By Smith & Wesson Press Release Starting today, the Stealth Hunter rifle platform is now available in the iconic American .30-30 Win cartridge. Built for both hunters and shooting enthusiasts alike, these models seamlessly blend modern design with classic craftsmanship. This ensures not only superior reliability and performance in the field but also a deep respect for the time-honored techniques that have shaped hunting for generations.These rifles boast a 5+1 capacity, a compact 16.5-inch 410 stainless-steel barrel, an overall weight of 6.95 pounds, and a total length of 34.3 inches. In addition to their all-black Armornite aesthetic, the…
The Gun Violence Archive is the preferred source for information among almost every media outlet I seem to come across. There are a handful of exceptions, but those are generally outlets that have their own tracking efforts. Interestingly, every single one of those tends to have a far lower number of things like mass shootings than the Gun Violence Archive has.Now, I’m a fan of data. I think data is useful in so many ways. However, data can also be manipulated. It can be misrepresented by being shown out of context. It can just be…
By Ruger Press Release The Marlin Trapper Series Model 1894 in 10mm Auto is launching in conjunction with Hornady Manufacturing Company’s new LEVERevolution 10mm Auto ammunition. This first-of-its-kind lever-action rifle blends Marlin’s legendary craftsmanship with the versatility of 10mm Auto, setting a new standard for lever-action innovation.Already known for its power and versatility as a semi-auto pistol cartridge, 10mm Auto delivers even greater performance when paired with a rifle-length barrel. The Trapper Series Model 1894 in 10mm Auto boasts an increased velocity of up to 250 fps compared to its pistol counterpart.The Trapper Series Model 1894 is a…
Five years ago Virginia Democrats enacted a “universal” background check law (along with several other gun control measures) after the took complete control of state government for the first time in several decades. Now Gun Owners of America has won an injunction barring enforcement of that statute. 🚨BREAKING🚨Gun Owners of America, @GunFoundation, & @VCDL_ORG just defeated Virginia’s universal background check law in state court. Soon, you will be able to purchase firearms in private sales once again. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/aTfYptpmg8— Gun Owners of America (@GunOwners) October 16, 2025Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge F. Patrick Yeatts issued his opinion…
Leaders at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are proud of their partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and rightly so. As the firearm industry trade association, NSSF has an obligation to help save lives and is proud to fulfill this duty. So, it is understandable that a recent hit piece published at thetrace.com, the Michael Bloomberg-funded propaganda arm of so-called Everytown for Gun Safety, raised the ire of those at the NSSF. In a report headlined “Everytown’s Propaganda Arm Puts Gun Control Over Saving Lives,” NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi laid into The Trace and…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) snapped at a reporter asking about her involvement in calling off the National Guard on January 6th, 2021. “Congresswoman Pelosi, are you at all concerned that the new January 6th committee will find you liable for that day?” asked LindellTV’s Alison Steinberg. “Are you at all concerned about the new January 6th committee finding you liable for that day? Why did you refuse the National Guard on January 6th?” she continued. Pelosi whipped around and told Steinberg to ‘SHUT UP!’ “I did not refuse the National Guard. The president…
More than 20 people were injured in a shooting on St. Helena Island in South Carolina on Sunday. The shooter’s weapon was described as “high-powered,” which doesn’t mean a whole hell of a lot in and of itself. After all, “high-powered” is relative. High-powered compared to what? A .22 rifle is “high-powered” compared to a sling shot, for example, and the 5.56 round is described by the media in a similar light, even though it’s too low-powered to be used for hunting in some states.So, while the sheriff says it was a high-powered firearm, a…
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During the early weeks of the lockdowns, we heard about shortages of toilet paper and cleaning supplies. As the time of isolation wore on, another shortage made quieter news. As people took up baking to calm their nerves and warm their stomachs, flour began disappearing from grocery store shelves. One flour company, King Arthur’s Flour, reported a March sales increase of more than 2,000 percent!For many homesteaders, bread baking is not a new form of stress relief. It is a normal part of your lifestyle. However, if you limit your flour choices to white or wheat – or even if…
Hunters are notorious for forgetting things. Sometimes it’s small, like leaving your gloves in the truck on a frosty morning. Other times, it’s big, like realizing your ammo is still sitting on the kitchen counter 300 miles away. I’ve seen archery elk hunters get a few miles into the hike before they realize they don’t have their release. It was me. I was that elk hunter. Either way, it can turn a good hunt into a disaster before the first shot is fired. The truth is, most of us are either chronic overpackers or underpackers. We bring five knives but…
If you believe the internet, there’s a new mystery brewing around the Charlie Kirk assassination — and it’s not about who pulled the trigger. In a recent breakdown, commentators Baron Coleman and James Li highlighted a series of Google Trends data points suggesting that someone in Washington, D.C. searched terms like “Tyler James Robinson,” “Losee Center,” and “Mauser 98” before the September 10 shooting in Utah. According to the clip, searches for Robinson — the 22-year-old accused shooter — appeared in D.C. data on September 9, a day before the attack. Likewise, the Losee Center, the rooftop where the shooting…
