Black Hills Ammunition makes some very efficient ammo. They not only sell to civilian shooters, but they also have government contracts to provide military ammo.  Here’s a quote from Google about the company… Black Hills Ammunition has a significant connection to the U.S. military, providing match-grade 5.56mm ammunition for the Service Rifle Teams and specialty rounds, like the MK262 Mod 1, to Special Operations Forces (SOCOM) and other military branches. The company developed the high-performance MK262 load in collaboration with military units, and its reputation for quality has led to widespread use by various branches and ongoing contracts for ammunition…

A light rain began just strides into my first test run in these road-to-trail shoes. I hadn’t yet made it to the trails, and the sidewalks were already slick. I approached the corner of a city block, ready to make my usual shuffle step before a 90-degree turn at the end of the sidewalk. Yet, rather than feeling a little slip underfoot, I was thrown off by the shoes’ grip. My shuffle was more of a screeching halt as the shorter stride and the bike-tire-inspired tread on the Craft Xplor Pro’s outsole had no give. Gradually, I began to tweak…

The Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in a case involving one of the state’s concealed carry laws- a statute that criminalizes carrying a concealed firearm in a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol.  Three years ago a man named Elijah Striblin was arrested and charged after a confrontation at the Lazy River Lounge in Muskingum County after a bar fight that led to a shooting. Court documents indicate that surveillance video showed Striblin ordering and drinking at least one alcoholic beverage. He later got into a fist fight with another patron in…

You can’t fix what you don’t understand — and when it comes to crime, the public’s been fed a steady diet of half-truths and cooked stats. That’s what Dr. John Lott, founder of the Crime Prevention Research Center, unpacked on Politics By Faith with Mike Slater, cutting straight through the noise about America’s so-called “crime decline.” Redefining Crime, Reducing Accountability Lott explained how cities like Manhattan, Chicago, and Philadelphia are playing word games with the data — downgrading violent felonies into misdemeanors so the FBI numbers look cleaner than the streets actually are. He gave the perfect example: an aggravated…

United States ruler Donald Trump is unsympathetic to captured Swedish national Greta Thunberg, dismissing her as a “troublemaker”. There have been allegations that the Israeli military is abusing Thunberg while she’s in their custody. Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Destined for Gaza The Israeli Navy has intercepted a humanitarian aid flotilla destined for Gaza. Around 50 boats made an attempt to breach Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian enclave. All activists and supplies were seized. On board was infamous Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated that the activists, including Thunberg, were detained and transferred to an Israeli port. “Greta…

A thick, dark buzzing cloud hovered overhead as I sat down on the edge of the marsh for an early-season teal hunt. As I heard the hungry mosquitoes, I instantly regretted forgetting the bug spray. After missing shots because I was trying to keep the mosquitoes at bay, I vowed to find a better option. I headed to my dove field after slipping into the Forloh Insect Shield SolAir Shirt and Lightweight Pants. Wondering if I could stay insect bite-free without drowning in bug spray or sweating a swimming pool’s worth of water. I chose the Forloh Insect Shield SolAir…

There’s something deeply unsettling about creating a specific tax for guns and ammunition. It’s one thing if they’re caught up under a broader umbrella like sales taxes, but it’s another when they’re targeted with a tax just for being guns and ammo. Governments tax things that they don’t want people doing, such as taxes on tobacco and alcohol, so the rational takeaway here is that such efforts are an attempt at discouraging people from owning guns.And Massachusetts is considering a bill that would do just that.A joint Massachusetts legislative committee is considering a measure that…

More than 1.1 million adjusted NICS background checks were conducted in September 2025 for firearm sales, marking a 2% increase over last year’s figures. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the data shows that Americans’ interest in exercising their Second Amendment rights remains strong and steady. Mark Oliva, NSSF’s managing director of public affairs, called the numbers “encouraging” and pointed out that September traditionally marks the start of many hunting seasons across the country. “It reflects a steady interest by law-abiding Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights,” Oliva said. “It’s a matter of pride for our industry…

XTech Tactical, the innovator behind high-performance firearm accessories, has just expanded its lineup with two exciting new products designed for 9mm Glock 19 magazines and other pistols that accept Glock-style mags. The MTX 19+5 extension adds five rounds to a standard 15-round Glock 19 or OEM mag, providing increased capacity without compromising reliability. Meanwhile, the MAG19ext offers a complete 20-round magazine option that maximizes firepower in a compact footprint. Designed and engineered with “Proprietary Leading-Edge technology” and featuring “5-points of retention for unmatched durability,” these products deliver both in reliability and enhanced handling. According to Jeremy Deadman, President of XTech…

The cold wind gusts directly onto my face as I ride the Lenawee Mountain chairlift at Arapaho Basin. Feeling the bitter cold whip into the plentiful vents of the Smith Vantage 2 MIPS ski helmet reviewed here, I reach to the top of the lid and slide forward two small tabs. Instantly, the vents close, blocking the wind and warming my head significantly. This is just one of the many tricks the Smith Vantage 2 has up its sleeve. Alone, not a big deal. But when comfort, protection, adjustability, convenience, and build quality come together, this helmet stands high on…

In June 2023 a suspected member of the Two-Six gang was arrested by Chicago police officers who allegedly caught him in the act of trying to murder a rival member of the Latin Kings at a Chicago Transit Authority station. According to CWB Chicago, Vidal Herazo had flashed a gang sign at the other man, who then confronted Herazo. At one point the Latin King threw a punch at Herazo and then fled down the platform of the Roosevelt Red Line station, but Herazo chased him down and repeatedly stabbed him in the head and arm.  …

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. There’s a certain chill that comes with hearing “burglary in progress.” It’s not a movie, not a drill—just pure fear running on adrenaline. That’s exactly what played out in Decatur, Alabama, when a woman found herself face-to-face with a violent criminal in her own home. The 911 audio says it all: whispers, a man screaming, and then the words “she has shot that male.” When police arrived, 46-year-old Narado Brinkley was down—shot inside the…