It’s one of those Hollywood rumors that’s refused to die: that Charlie Sheen somehow “shot” his then-fiancée Kelly Preston back in the early ‘90s. But on The Adam Carolla Show, Sheen finally walked listeners through exactly what happened that day in Malibu, and it’s a far cry from what tabloids ran with for decades. Here’s the full interview. The Preston incident starts around 1:10:00 minutes in. “I used to carry a little revolver in my back pocket,” Sheen said. The weapon had sat in his jeans long enough to leave a permanent outline, and when he got home that day,…
Veterans Day usually brings parades, salutes, rifle volleys and crowds lining sidewalks from coast to coast. This year is different as the federal government shutdown is turning patriotic traditions into cancellations.Communities that typically deck streets with flags are scrapping ceremonies. National cemeteries that host quiet tributes are going silent. Universities that normally stage ROTC vigils are telling cadets to stand down. This is a result of what has been the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which could soon be over due to eight Senate Democrats crossing the partisan aisle Sunday evening and reaching a deal with Republican leaders in…
Ski season is here, the resorts are opening, and if you haven’t bought a season pass yet, your time is running out — at least, for the Epic Pass. Vail Resorts announced that on Nov. 16, the Epic Pass will be pulled from sale. That leaves any prospective (procrastinator) buyers less than 1 week to pull the trigger. So far, among Vail’s resort family, Keystone and Breckenridge have already opened their slopes. Vail is projected to open on Nov. 14, Park City on Nov. 21, and Beaver Creek and Crested Butte both on Nov. 23. For more projected opening dates for the…
Gun rights advocates, by and large, are also big supporters of preemption. The idea that gun control laws cannot and should not be passed by local governments is important, if for no other reason than to keep people from finding themselves in trouble because they stopped for gas in the wrong city while traveling through the state. A patchwork of various gun control laws is navigable for most people when it’s a city-by-city thing. It’s bad enough on a state-by-state basis, but when you have to check every little town you’re traveling through? It’s ridiculous.But…
Military families are lining up for food drop-offs, pantry pickups and emergency grocery boxes, according to the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN). The organization reported more than 50,000 requests for help in just three days.The impact of the longest government shutdown in history, which as of Monday surpassed 40 days but potentially could reopen this week due to Senate Democrats reaching across the aisle, is hitting military families in every branch, state and pay grade.Families that live paycheck to paycheck are asking for food, gas and diapers. National Guard and Reserve troops are struggling because canceled drills mean no pay.…
The Trump Administration has suggested that the majority of the American population be in debt for the majority of their life, but by creating a 50-year home mortgage. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte confirmed this Saturday. The Trump administration is currently “working on” a plan to introduce 50-year mortgage terms for homebuyers, which would ensure massive amounts of money flow to banks in the form of interest. The only loser with a 50-year mortgage is the one naive enough to agree to those terms. This idea is being attributed to ruler Donald Trump. “Thanks to President Trump,…
A foundation formed in 2015 continues to help veterans in a rather unconventional way – on surfboards. The FoundationThe Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF), a nonprofit organization formed in South Carolina, assists veterans fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression by providing opportunities to hit the open water in a fun, exciting way. The foundation offers a free 12-week program that also includes yoga and wellness therapy.“Jarbo,” a U.S. Army veteran, told WPRI.com in Rhode Island that he felt lost and isolated after leaving the military in 2008. The foundation helped him reconnect to activities he enjoyed. “The Warrior Surf Foundation…
Germany has announced its plans to reinstate mandatory military service as the government seeks to boost its armed forces. Conscription has been suspended since 2011, but a new law set to take effect on January 1st, 2026, will begin with a voluntary model that could pave the way for a broader draft. Germany has been planning for war for quite some time, taking Ukraine’s side in the conflict with Russia. In fact, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to transform the German military into the “strongest conventional army in Europe.” According to a report by RT, German officials have set 2029…
Kia is about to launch a brand-new Telluride. The three-row SUV is getting longer and taller, but it’s the design that is going to catch your attention. Our first look is at the rugged Kia Telluride X-Pro trim, and it comes with a 1960s car face and a Range Rover–like rear end. Between the front and rear, the new SUV has sleek, streamlined styling that is at odds with that nose. Big Grille, Little Identity (Photo/Kia) Up front, the 2027 Kia Telluride design is all grille. The nearly wall-to-wall square-cut grille is flanked by some tiny LED headlights and then…
Firearms are useful for so many different things. In my own life, I’ve done some recreational target shooting, shot in competitions, hunted, and trusted my gun to protect myself and others. Many people use them for even more than I have in my 52 years on this planet, which is amazing. All lawful purposes for firearms are wonderful, though I do wish we didn’t need them for protection. Not because I think it’s an invalid reason to own them, I just wish we lived in a world where that was no longer necessary.But the Second…
By Joe Bartozzi Everytown for Gun Safety’s propaganda arm – The Trace – is proving that they’re more interested in fomenting an illusion of conflict than recognizing the importance of saving lives. It’s more than unfortunate. It’s appalling and disgusting, in all honesty. The Trace recently published a column criticizing the partnership between NSSF and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The author, Mike Spies, whom NSSF has spotlighted before for his antigun bias, framed the relationship as self-serving and insinuated nefarious intent. Let me be perfectly clear: NSSF and AFSP forged this relationship to prevent the tragedy of suicide. NSSF recognizes…
Donald Trump has threatened that Hamas will be disarmed if it refuses to disarm itself. Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while hosting Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House. On Monday, Hamas freed the last 20 living Israeli hostages held in Gaza, and Israel sent home nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees under a ceasefire deal brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye. As of right now, Israel is refusing to pull its troops from Gaza, while Hamas is refusing to disarm, both conditions of the peace deal. It doesn’t appear to matter to the ruler of the…
Popular sleeping pad maker EXPED is expanding its sleeping bag offerings with the Terra bags, three versatile, affordable sleeping bags. The Terra sleeping bags, which are available in 0 degrees, 15 degrees, and 30 degrees, have launched exclusively through REI. Here’s everything you need to know about this new entrant into the sleeping bag market. Technical Specs The unisex Terra comes in five sizes, so customers can find the fit that’s best for them. Compared to some of our favorite backpacking sleeping bags, the Terra is solidly in the mix when it comes to weight, with the medium size of…
An en banc panel of Third Circuit judges heard oral arguments on Wednesday morning in two cases challenging New Jersey’s ban on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines. A district court judge declared that the ban violates the Second Amendment, at least as it applies to the Colt AR-15, but inexplicitly declined to apply that same logic to other so-called assault weapons. During today’s oral arguments, the judges seemed to wrestle with what makes an arm “in common use.” Is iti just a numbers game, or is there another way to figure out whether…
The right to defend yourself is guaranteed. Protecting your freedom afterward isn’t.Discover how USCCA Members are backed with resources, training, and trusted legal protection. Click here to get started today. When a man walked into a Florida convenience store waving a gun and yelling he wanted to kill someone, theory and punditry melted away. The choice became stark and simple: act or freeze. A woman working behind the counter chose to act. The incident unfolded at the Wabasso Food Mart in Indian River County. Deputies say the suspect, identified as Calvert Allen, pulled a gun outside the store and began waving…
With a fresh foot of snow blanketing Teton Pass, I clicked into the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 Skis ($850) just as the first hints of dawn lit the ridgeline. The air was sharp and still, broken only by the sound of skins sliding over new snow. Light as they felt underfoot, I wondered if these featherweight sticks could stay composed once I dropped into the powder-filled trees below. Over the next couple of years, from sunrise laps above Jackson to spring mountaineering missions in Colorado’s Sawatch Range, I learned the Helio 88 isn’t just a lightweight touring tool; it’s…
We’re fortunate to have a participatory system of government. Anyone can take part in some way, even if they’re unable to vote for whatever reason. That’s not always a great thing, but I prefer the downsides of greater participation than the alternatives. The thing that far too few seem to get, though, is that while you have a right to express your opinions, no one has an obligation to listen. More than that, though, even if they want to, everyone in this country falls under the Constitution of the United States of America to some…
What started as a shocking court order that could have forced major gun rights groups to turn over their member lists to the federal government has now been vacated. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), joined by the Louisiana Shooting Association and several private citizens, had faced an unprecedented demand in their ongoing case, Reese v. ATF. The case challenges the federal law that bans licensed firearm dealers from selling handguns and handgun ammunition to adults under 21. Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays—at the request of the Department of Justice—ordered SAF and…
Assassinated Charlie Kirk has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Current ruling president, Donald Trump, handed the award to Kirk’s wife, Erika, giving his the highest civilian honor. Kirk was murdered on September 10th at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. His death is an obvious psychological operation that weaves Christian Nationalism in with the death of free speech and is fomenting a divide much larger than even Barack Obama was capable of accomplishing. Breaking: IRS Admits To Specifically Targeting Tea Party Conservatives – Obama Was Going After…
Heading into the fall term, the Supreme Court had five different cases dealing with the federal law prohibiting gun ownership for “unlawful” users of drugs to consider accepting. Now that number is down to four, after the justices declined the DOJ’s request to grant cert in U.S. v. Baxter, leaving in place an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that cast doubt on the constitutionality of Section 922(g)(3). Keshon Daveon Baxter was charged with violating the law after police in Des Moines, Iowa caught him with a pistol and baggie of pot in 2023. A…
Standard Manufacturing Co, LLC based in New Britain, CT announces the introduction of the new and innovative SR1 revolver. The features of the new SR1 revolver make it the perfect personal defense revolver because of its ergonomics, ease of use, safety, and reliability. The SR1 revolver is available in the .22LR and .22WMR rimfire cartridges. The .22 Win. Mag. rimfire cartridge was selected for its ballistic performance combined with very low recoil. The SR1 features an innovative double cantilever trigger with an integral blade-style safety, this system provides concise and deliberate trigger pulls for shooters of all abilities. In addition to the blade style safety,…
