The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has launched an experimental Arctic drone task force expanding its military presence in the region. The United States-led bloc has consistently cited an alleged Russian threat to justify its Arctic buildup. According to a report by RT, this latest NATO initiative was unveiled over the weekend as the research vessel Alliance departed La Spezia, Italy, launching Task Force X-Arctic (TFX-Arctic). The experimental unit is set to operate through 2026 and into next year, with the stated aim of demonstrating how uncrewed systems can provide persistent multi-domain situational awareness across the North Atlantic, the Arctic, and the…
We sped down Cement Creek Road between 11,000-foot Cement Mountain and Red Mountain’s ridge. The sun was setting on our double-track return. For the first time on our ride, I easily rolled at a faster clip than my e-bike partner, Dane Tudor. He was on a full suspension e-MTB, while I was testing the updated Aventon Ramblas ADV hardtail e-mountain bike. Clearly, this playful, nimble hardtail design is made to transfer power to the ground. The tread pattern enables the bike to roll quickly and efficiently: Maxxis Rekon tires utilize a tightly spaced, ramped center tread. The design minimizes resistance,…
As we’ve long seen, Floridians aren’t anti-gun. In fact, they removed a number of lawmakers who voted for the post-Parkland gun control measures, and they continue to push for a restoration of their gun rights. In fact, they’ve made some pretty good strides. Unfortunately, those post-Parkland measures are still in place. While Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pretty pro-gun, it’s been Attorney General James Uthmeier who has made a lot of the recent pro-gun moves.His latest has been to say that the state’s three-day waiting period is unconstitutional and is settling a lawsuit that challenged…
Last fall, a few Japanese automakers started looking into the possibility of importing some of their American-made vehicles into Japan. Seemingly the reason behind this wasn’t just to sell more cars, but also to potentially improve relations with the US, and particularly the Trump administration, to potentially ease tariffs on Japan’s exports. Some automakers have begun to follow through on those plans, particularly Toyota, as it and its subsidiary Subaru may bring two more models to Japanese customers. The Biggest Comes From Subaru Credit: Subaru At first blush, it seems a little strange that, of all the models Subaru could sell…
The Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT is a bold new entrant in the “downhill-first hybrid” category. After a season of test laps at several Colorado ski resorts, I found that this ski boot is designed for aggressive expert skiers who primarily ride lifts but want the freedom to step beyond the boundary rope for short tours or sidecountry adventures. With a 98mm last, 130 flex, and neon pastel colors, it’s unapologetically performance-oriented. The set targets advanced to expert skiers, and it prioritizes precision and responsiveness over gram-counting for long tours. In short: The Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT…
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is putting the city of Philadelphia on notice over allegations that carry permits are being revoked without cause In a letter to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned that DOJ is commencing an investigation into the city and the Philly police over “possible violations of the Violent Crime Control and LawEnforcement Act of 1994, 34 U.S.C. § 12601, which prohibits state and local governments from engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers that deprives individuals of rights protected by…
Baltimore’s “Safe Streets” initiative has received a lot of the credit for the city’s dramatic plunge in violent crime over the past few years, but now one man tasked with making city streets safer is accused of adding to the violence in Charm City. 51-year-old Antoine Burton was arrested and charged with one count of attempted murder on Sunday night after police responded to reports fo shots fired in the northwest part of the city. Northern District police officers were patrolling in the Central Park Heights neighborhood around 7:25 p.m. Sunday when they heard gunshots near…
TOKYO (AP) — Chinese and North Korean state-run media this week devoted thousands of words to Xi Jinping ‘s summit with Kim Jong Un, but made no mention of a key matter for Washington: the North’s steadfast pursuit of nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States and its allies in Asia. The silence says more than reams of the carefully framed propaganda. Until disarmament talks finally fell apart in 2019, Washington and Beijing were yearslong partners in diplomacy seeking to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions in return for much-needed aid and political recognition. Beijing routinely called…
This article was originally published by Zoey Sky at Natural News. A major new Pew Research Center poll shows that in 32 out of 36 countries surveyed, the majority of people now view Israel unfavorably. On average, 67% of adults across these nations hold negative opinions, with only 25% having a positive view. This marks a sharp and historic decline in Israel’s global reputation. The most intense negative feelings come from countries like Turkey (97% unfavorable), Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. But the shift is also dramatic in Western nations that have long been Israel’s closest allies. For example, unfavorable views…
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The Henry .45-70 is an heirloom-grade lever action with brass-frame swagger, side-gate loading, and enough thump to make bear country feel a little more negotiable. It is cowboy nostalgia with modern teeth, and yes, wagon train is still not included. Editor’s Note: This review has recently been updated Why the Henry .45-70 Still Makes Lever Guns Feel Dangerous While I normally cover the tactical and CCW guns, I do have one other group I always snatch up if the opportunity presents itself. I guess you could call them 1866 tactical guns, and be correct. I’m talking about lever actions, of…
The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch is the old-school 5.56 NATO rifle that refused to disappear. After decades of love, hate, and accurate jokes, the newer Ranch Rifle showed up ready to rewrite some history. The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Still Owns Its Weird, Useful Lane The Ruger Mini-14 was introduced in 1973 and quickly became one of the most popular semi-automatic centerfire rifles ever produced. Last count, some 3 million have been built. I would argue that the Ruger Mini-14 began our country’s fascination with the 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington caliber in semi-automatic rifles. In part because it is a handy, capable rifle,…
The Safariland Incog XS takes the proven Incog idea and strips it down into a faster, cleaner, easier-to-live-with IWB rig. After running it from concealment with a Glock 19 pattern setup, the big surprise was not just how comfortable it was, but how quickly it got out of the way. Safariland Incog XS First Look: Leaner, Faster, Less Belt Junk Safariland and Haley Strategic have been refining the Incog line for a few years now, and the new Incog XS is the latest result of that partnership. Billed as a more streamlined, minimalist evolution of the Incog X platform, the…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the crash occurred, Umayam said in a statement. The four crew members from both jets safely ejected and the crash was under investigation, she said. The crew members…
Enter at 10AM CST! Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence runs April 17 through July 25, 2026 – one suppressor giveaway every single day. Day 32 is Monday, May 18. What’s in the Day 32 prize stack SponsorItemValueHKVP9A1 X Tactical OE w/ Vortex VTX (SKU 81001364)$1,479BANISH SuppressorsBANISH 9 – 34 dB sound reduction, 14 baffles, 1/2×28 Micro Booster$999Shooting Targets USATriple Threat Torso & Signature Stand – 3/8″ SR500 steel, U.S. Patent D1,030,942$739.99Crossbreed Holsters$500 virtual gift card — full catalog$500WeKnifeCorwyn WE24088-3 — Bohler M390 + 6AL4V titanium$380CIVIVIMini Shakan C20052F-1 — Nitro-V button-lock, 1.94 oz$74Silencer CentralForm 4 / NFA processing + delivery…
The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X is not just a stretched Shield with a fresh label slapped on the box. It shoots flatter, carries easier than a thicker compact, and makes a very strong case for being the smarter slimline 9mm for everyday carry. In 2025, Smith and Wesson brought their latest iteration of the Shield line, the Shield X, to the market. It is a larger micro gun, similar to the Hellcat Pro or Sig P365XL. Was Smith and Wesson just late to this XL CCW micro gun market, or were they saving the best gun for last?…
An Indiana man arrested on charges of murder will not face prosecution for the deaths of a father and son, according to the local prosecutor. Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings says after a thorough review of the evidence, he determined that 41-year-old John Christopher Worley has a credible claim of self-defense. The incident in question took place last weekend after Worley got into a fight with a man named Koty Riall. Riall’s father Rodney allegedly joined in the fray, and by the time police arrived both father and son were injured. A witness told deputies that…
ATF Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leider sat down with journalist Shermichel Singleton for a wide-ranging interview that ran on the We the Free Network and was subsequently broken down by Guns and Gadgets host Jared Yanis. The conversation marks one of the most candid public discussions of the agency’s reform direction since Cekada’s April 29 confirmation and the simultaneous announcement of 34 new rulemaking notices. For an agency that gun owners have spent the better part of a decade viewing as an adversary, the substance of what Cekada and Leider said in the interview matters — and…
The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10×24 FFP brings motion activation, a useful BDC-style reticle, and real LPVO versatility into a budget-conscious package. It is not flawless glass, but for shooters chasing reach without premium pricing, this optic has more fight in it than the price tag suggests. Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10×24 FFP Review: Big Features Without Big Money The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10×24 FFP pairs motion-activated illumination with versatile magnification in a compact, budget-friendly package. It targets shooters who want performance without stepping into premium pricing. However, while it checks a lot of boxes on paper, real-world performance shows where compromises…
Hezbollah grabbed Soviet diplomats in Lebanon in 1986 and expected leverage. The KGB answered with ruthless pressure that forced a fast release and sent a message the region still remembers. The Hook: Why This 1986 Hezbollah Kidnapping Still Matters We don’t negotiate with terrorists…that’s a well-intentioned sentiment, to be sure. However, what if they were holding somebody you actually cared deeply for? Kidnapping is one of the most horrific of all modern crimes. It is a powerful tool in the dark, twisted toolbox of the modern criminal terrorist. There is nothing new about any of this. People have been running…
With the 250th anniversary of American independence less than two months away, Revolutionary War reenactors are loading their flintlocks for events that will run from now through July 4 and beyond. They’ll do most of it without filling out a single Form 4473. Under federal law and the laws of most states, the muskets, flintlocks, and percussion-cap firearms used in 1776, and the modern replicas of those guns, aren’t legally classified as firearms at all. The exemption, written into the Gun Control Act of 1968, has been on the books for nearly six decades. It’s getting fresh attention this spring…
