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. A defensive shooting in Atascocita, Texas, has sparked national debate after an off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s deputy opened fire on a man who allegedly tried to get into his car while his baby sat in the back seat. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. Friday when the deputy had just secured his child in a car seat. Authorities say 27-year-old Darius Williams approached and attempted to enter…
A suspicious package forced part of Joint Base Andrews to clear out on Friday after seven people felt ill.A base spokesperson told Military.com the package included “negative sentiments towards the President and his actions” but no specific threats toward him or any other official. The package was opened inside a base facility last Thursday. Fire crews, hazmat teams and military investigators filled the base and sealed off the building. Emergency teams evacuated that building and the one connected to it, while everyone who reported symptoms was checked by base medical staff and released.Bioenvironmental engineers and explosive technicians tested the area for…
I’ve got a thing for mouse guns. I know they’ve got their limitations and are best suited as backups, or backups to backups, but I still like them. I’ve always had a few in my inventory, but the .22 Magnum North American Arms Sentinel is one I’ve been waiting on for a long time. Decades of Mini Revolvers When I first turned 21, over 30 years ago, one of the first guns I bought was a North American Arms (NAA) .22 Magnum mini-revolver. It was a well-made little gun, and I carried it in a pocket holster quite a bit. I…
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…
I grew up on a steady stream of books that contained not only really great information, but a lot of high-quality pictures. I could probably spend hours reading and looking at Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections. These days, however, I’ve come to really appreciate the more historically oriented coffee table books that Headstamp Publishing has been putting out. Their latest book, authored by Forgotten Weapons’ Ian McCollum, Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025, is available now through their Kickstarter campaign, which has already fulfilled its funding goal, a mere 6 hours into it. Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917…
From dawn patrol corduroy to hidden powder stashes, the best women’s all-mountain skis are made for skiers who want to do it all. These quiver-of-one workhorses thrive on everything the mountain throws at you — smooth groomers, wind-buffed ridges, or surprise tree runs with friends. We tested the top contenders in everything from knee-deep powder to East Coast ice, skiing hard at Stowe in Vermont, Jackson Hole in Wyoming, Utah’s Powder Mountain, and more than half a dozen Idaho resorts. What follows is our A-List, the cream of the crop for women’s all-mountain skis. Whether you’re chasing the all-around excellence…
I’ve long said that if you want mandatory gun safety training for people to exercise their Second Amendment rights, rather than mandating it before a purchase, mandate it as part of the school curriculum so that everyone gets it that way, and it’s not a barrier to buying a firearm lawfully. Most of the states that want mandatory training, though, aren’t exactly the kind of states that will embrace gun training of any kind in public schools.But some other states looked at it rather differently.Now, three require it.This school year, students in elementary, middle and…
There was an undeniable cuteness when runners referred to Strava and Garmin as “Mom and Dad” last week. But the endearing monickers belied strong tensions as the two brands find themselves engaged in a legal battle that threatens to end the pair’s longtime partnership. It’s a clash that has left runners, cyclists, and athletes hoping for a quick and peaceful resolution. “Have you seen the news that Mom and Dad are fighting?” California ultrarunner Andy Glaze said in a now-viral TikTok video. “I’m sitting here with my thousand-dollar watch and my $80 app and thinking, can we just get a family meeting and start…
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals didn’t take long to issue its opinion in Patrick “Tate” Adamiak’s appeal of his convictions for receiving and possessing an unregistered firearm, possessing and transferring a machinegun, and three counts ofreceiving and possessing an unregistered destructive device; all of which earned the sailor a 20-year federal prison sentence. As Second Amendment Foundation investigative reporter Lee Williams has detailed, Adamiak never should have been prosecuted to begin with, given that the unregistered weapons Adamiak was accused of possessing were either inert and inoperable or parts unregulated by the ATF. All of…
A quiet Thursday morning commute turned deadly when an off-duty Milwaukee cop was attacked at gunpoint following a minor car accident—leading to an exchange of gunfire that left the suspect dead. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident happened around 8:25 a.m. on October 9, 2025, on the 4800 block of West Mill Road. The off-duty officer, a 40-year-old male with 21 years of service, was driving to work when he got into a minor crash. Both drivers pulled over and got out to assess the damage. Police say the other driver, 26-year-old Elijah Wilks, produced a firearm and…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOur threat landscape is constantly shifting. Month to month, season to season, the threats we face are continually evolving. Some rise in risk, some fall out of favor, and others stay a threat all the time. This isn’t about theoretical problems or distant concerns—it’s about what’s already showing signs of strain in real life. From wild weather to social tension, economic pressure to digital vulnerabilities, the second half of 2025 is shaping up to be a possible test for many people. If you’re paying attention, you’ve probably felt it and are watching it. Headlines…
Flames crackled and popped high into the February air as the blowtorch relentlessly blasted a dense, smoky burn pile. Despite the roaring fire slowly devouring the accumulated old growth, the temps surrounding the scorching blaze were frigid — single digits, if any could be found at all. Burn piles like this are just one part of cabin life in northern Minnesota. So, too, are puffy jackets pocked through with stick pokes and ember holes — the price of reliable warmth when camping in the winter. At least, that is, for everyone but me. I smiled with one hand on the Weed Dragon…
In our country, both sides of any given debate are supposed to get a chance to speak. That way, lawmakers have a clear understanding from each side as to what a given bill might do and why they should or shouldn’t support it. In truth, most lawmakers have their minds made up well before they get to speak, but the ability is still a key part of our legislative process, if for no other reason than to make sure elected officials are informed of the potential pitfalls so they can be held accountable if and…
Springfield took its best-selling micro-compact and chambered it in .380 ACP. The result: a seriously concealable carry pistol that still gives you class-leading capacity and real defensive performance. Why it matters: the Hellcat .380 packs an 11+1 flush-fit magazine in the smallest footprint, and ships with a 13+1 extended mag if you want extra rounds. That’s somewhat rare for a pistol this size — and it matters when every round counts. MSRP is $653. Quick Highlights Caliber: .380 ACP Capacity: 11+1 (flush) / 13+1 (extended) Sights: Tritium U-Dot — fast, positive acquisition Optics: Factory-milled slide; direct-mount micro red dot ready…
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is firing back against critics of the DOJ’s ongoing defense of the National Firearms Act, which was most recently on display in the government’s response to a cert petition filed with the Supreme Court by a man convicted of illegally possessing a short-barreled rifle. Jamond Rush has received support via an amicus brief from 2A groups like the Second Amendment foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and MN Gun Owners Caucus, who argue (among other things) that SBRs are commonly owned arms protected by the Second Amendment and that there…
Former presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, both democrats, have praised current President Donald Trump’s peace deal. Trump had a role in negotiating hostage releases and prisoner swaps between Israel and Gaza. After the swap, a peace deal was signed. It is still unclear if this peace agreement will remain in effect; however, Trump and other mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye signed the ceasefire on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. During the signing ceremony, Trump said that “everybody’s happy” with the agreement, which “has taken off like a rocket ship.” Trump also claimed that the war that has been…
Heritage and future tech combine in the Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic show car. It’s an all-electric car with a massive chrome grille, solar paint, full self-driving capability, a glass “Zeppelin” dash, and a blue velvet interior. (Photo/Mercedes-Benz) “Inspired by the golden era of automotive design of the 1930s, this show car embodies the pure essence of Mercedes-Benz. With its hood giving it a majestic presence, sculptural flowing lines, and a touch of Art Deco, it rises to become a true icon of automotive beauty. The interior, with its continuous bench seat and the elegant rear, evoking memories of the legendary 300…
The U.S. Army plans to shift to a Silicon Valley model as it works to speed up the development, buying and fielding of new equipment — and traditional defense prime contractors shouldn’t expect to continue business as usual.“In just a matter of weeks, we will announce changes to how we buy military equipment,” Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said Monday at the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army in Washington. “We are going to completely disrupt the system that held the Army back for decades and lined the primes’ pockets for so long.”The service also will repair…
We reported recently how Minnesota governor and failed vice presidential candidate Tim Walz was calling a special session of the state legislature to try to get new gun control laws passed and also how he was surprised that Republican wouldn’t just sit back and let the new proposals be passed. Walz brought up the special session following the August 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, where a trans man fired into the windows of the church during the school’s first Mass of the year. Democrats had said that during the special session, they would be seeking not only the ban on so-called…
