There are more than 8-million people living in New York City, and every adult is subject to a rash of gun-related restrictions that make it nearly impossible to exercise their Second Amendment rights.  Possessing a gun without a license can land someone in prison for years, but good luck getting a premises permit or a permit to carry in a timely manner; not to mention navigating a maze of red tape and forking over hefty fees to exercise a fundamental civil right. Casting a wide net of criminality over a constitutional right makes sense if the goal…

In 2023, kayaker Andy Nevitt proved he had the stamina — and the guts — to paddle the length of the Wisconsin River by himself. Crossing all 424 miles of the state’s longest river was no easy task, but Nevitt’s months of preparation and training paid off. He emerged from the experience with a new fastest known time for a solo paddler: 5 days, 2 hours, and 19 minutes. That’s more than 24 hours quicker than the previous record, set by Rich Hodgkins in 1994. But Nevitt wasn’t done chasing records on this windy tributary of the Mississippi. Wisconsin River…

The term “human trafficking” conjures up a lot of unpleasant images. Sometimes, it’s coyotes smuggling illegal immigrants across the southern border. Other times, it’s organized efforts that kidnap young girls and sell them to other criminal organizations for either domestic prostitution or foreign export. And yes, sometimes those young girls are kidnapped elsewhere and smuggled into the US for prostitution. On every level, it’s heinous. Even the coyotes who are smuggling people who want to be smuggled are vicious SOBs who have killed plenty over the years.Human trafficking is one of the worst things imaginable.And…

Pause to Protect doesn’t just talk about gun safety—it acts on it. Founded by multidisciplinary experts at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, this initiative invites firearms retailers and owners to take direct steps that protect lives. What Pause to Protect Stands For At its core, Pause to Protect empowers businesses and individuals to choose safety by offering practical tools and guidance. They share free educational materials and partner with firearm stores and ranges to provide secure storage options—everything from on-site lockboxes to distributing gun locks and safes for home use. They don’t push mandates or government overreach. Instead,…

United States President Donald Trump seems to want to both start a bunch of wars and get a Nobel Peace Prize. He’s actively threatening tariffs while agreeing to arm Ukraine and giving Moscow an ultimatum. But Trump probably shouldn’t be too concerned. It isn’t like Nobel Peace Prizes are awarded to those who actually seek peace anyway. Remember, Barack “drone bomber” Obama received one. In fact, Obama dropped over 26,000 bombs without congressional approval. So Trump should have nothing to worry about. The current ruler is arming Ukraine and gave a weak “ultimatum” to Russia, basically resulting in Russia laughing…

This week’s Emerging Gear column features several cross-brand collabs that deliver on style and substance. AllTrails and Topo Designs teamed up for a travel-ready capsule collection, while HOKA and Australian cycling brand MAAP dropped a sleek new shoe. Even Marvel got in on the action, teaming up with Citizen for a watch inspired by the new Fantastic Four film. There’s plenty for tech-obsessed gearheads this week too, with augmented reality swimming goggles and a cutting-edge home power system. Dive into this week’s Emerging Gear to find the latest and greatest in outdoor gear. HOKA x MAAP Tecton X 2 Two…