Monday’s death of former Vice President Dick Cheney at age 84 has drawn reactions across the spectrum from U.S. citizens who remember a man who shaped war, peace and power for half a century.Cheney, who served as President George W. Bush’s vice president from 2001-2009, left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy, intelligence agencies and presidential authority. His death is prompting tributes from governors and members of Congress, and criticism from opponents.Former President George W. Bush told Military.com the country lost “one of the most serious public servants of his generation.”Bush said Cheney was a calm, steady presence in…

Israel’s war with the militant group Hezbollah should have officially ended with a ceasefire last November. However, Israel has continued to destroy hundreds of homes and critical civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon. According to a report by NPR, the village of Hula in southern Lebanon bears a monument engraved with the names of almost 100 Lebanese killed there in 1948, just after the creation of the state of Israel. The monument is now covered in graffiti and smashed to pieces. While Lebanon is made up of a variety of religious groups, the majority in the south is Shia Muslim. “The…

Tough work requires trusted workwear that’s built to stand the test of time. A leader in both the footwear and apparel industries, Timberland PRO has been serving professional tradespeople for over 25 years, providing products that are as handsome as they are functional. Below, we’ll get into some of the best gift ideas from Timberland PRO this season, from no-nonsense alloy toe work boots to insulated bib overalls and everything else your loved one might need to weather the winter in style. Men’s Boondock Ultralight 6″ Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boot: $150 (Photo/Timberland PRO) On the surface, these waterproof leather…

Now that Glock has announced its discontinuing most of its product line and replacing existing models with its new “V” series, which is widely believed to be a response to the ongoing litigation and legislation targeting the illegal conversion of Glock handguns into fully-automatic machine pistols, gun control groups are taking aim at other gun makers offering models with similar designs.  Eric Tirschwell, head of Everytown Law, has sent a letter to Sturm, Ruger’s general counsel warning of “an urgent matter of public safety”; the company’s RXM pistol, which was introduced last year.In the letter,…

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The U.S. military has reactivated a Cold War-era naval base in Puerto Rico and deployed thousands of troops to the Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela escalate, marking the largest American military buildup in the region in decades.Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Ceiba, Puerto Rico — closed since 2004 — became operational again in September when F-35B stealth fighters, Marine Corps helicopters and heavy transport aircraft began using the facility’s 11,000-foot runway. The base sits approximately 500 miles from Venezuela’s coast.The return to operational use at the base is part of a massive military build-up in the region, in what officials…

Angstadt Arms has recently introduced something truly exciting for rimfire junkies like me — the Vanquish 22 suppressed barrel is finally being adapted for the Ruger Precision Rimfire platform. For those who don’t know, Angstadt’s claim to fame is that they are one of the few companies around that make integrally suppressed barrels that are compatible with off-the-shelf rifles. However, what I think really sets the Vanquish 22 apart is its baffle-free suppression technology. Traditional suppressors, as you know, rely on internal baffles that can trap lead and carbon and are a pain in the ass to deal with when…

A Baltimore jewelry store owner who fatally shot a man believed to be breaking into his store will not face charges after the local prosecutor determined the armed citizen was acting in self-defense.  The incident took place around 2 a.m. on October 16, when the store’s owner, who lives above the shop in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood, confronted a man allegedly trying to break in to the business. According to a friend of the armed citizen, he was upstairs watching a movie when he heard the break-in, and discovered someone had broken through the glass front door…

A mile-long curb in Gainesville, Florida, painted purple to honor soldiers who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice, could be in jeopardy from a state law passed earlier this year banning pavement artwork not used for traffic control. The Memorial Mile, a fixture along Northwest Eighth Avenue since 2021, was painted to remind pedestrians and motorists of the costs of war. Designers chose purple as an ode to the Purple Heart, a military commendation medal given to soldiers injured in combat. Now the tribute could be painted over and lost to history. In June, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) mandated that all street art…

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon sounded an alarm on artificial intelligence.  America’s biggest private employer has sent a clear message that artificial intelligence is coming for every single job at Walmart, from the checkout lane to the C-suite. While speaking at a Harvard Business Review event, McMillon said Walmart is “going on the offense with AI.” The CEO is committed to integrating machine learning and automation into every aspect of the business. “Every job we’ve got is going to change in some way, whether it’s getting shopping carts off the parking lot, how our technologists work, or the way leadership roles…

Sig Sauer hasn’t exactly been having the best time of late. I’ve personally been pretty hard on them, and not just when they accused people like me of being anti-gun. Their P320 definitely seems to have some issues, and the way they’ve handled it has not exactly been textbook. Though it might be going forward as an example of what not to do.But fair is fair, and one of the most high-profile incidents involved the death of an Air Force security officer who supposedly was killed when his M18–the military’s designation for the P320–went off…

BlackPoint Tactical has entered the professional-duty market with its first Level-2 and Level-3 retention holsters, designed for law enforcement, military, and armed professionals who prioritize secure carry and consistent draw performance. The new line includes the Enhanced Duty Holster (EDH) and Slick Duty Holster (SDH), both built around a modular retention system and adaptable mounting options. Enhanced Duty Holster (EDH) The EDH is the Level-3 configuration, combining three layers of weapon security: Adjustable Friction Retention Automatic Ejection Port Lock Auto-Rotating Hood These features work together to balance retention with accessibility. The design allows users to maintain a full master grip…