A recent ruling in a lawsuit challenging the federal ban on handgun purchase for 18-, 19-, and 20-year-old Americans found the law unconstitutional. Still, it limited the scope of the relief to the point that nearly nobody is protected from the law. The case Reese v. ATF, brought by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Louisiana Shooting Association, and three private citizens, sought to restore the Second Amendment rights of young adults. Instead, the ruling granting declaratory and injunctive relief was severely limited at the federal government’s request. “In drafting its judgment, the Court appears to have…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPicture this: It’s New Year’s Eve. An Uber driver parks his car at a remote trailhead in L.A.’s Santa Monica Mountains. His phone pings a nearby cell tower. His Uber app logs his route, and he films a small fire he’s just started. Five months earlier, he asked an AI to create a dystopian image of a burning forest. Fast forward to October 2025, and that driver, Jonathan Rinderknecht, is arrested for starting the Palisades Fire—one of Los Angeles’ worst wildfires, killing 12 people and causing $150 billion in damages. How did authorities catch…
I’m not sure a winter mitten has ever looked so polished while delivering such serious protection, but the Stio Objective Insulated Winter Mittens pull it off. I wore these mitts through multiple cold, stormy days at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and they became a go-to for deep turns, long chairlift rides, and biting wind. From sustainability to performance, Stio didn’t cut corners — and it shows. In short: Posh yet technical, Stio Objective Insulated ($189) winter mittens are warm, lightweight, and have PFAS-free GORE-TEX waterproof liners. The gauntlet is streamlined, the body is roomy, and the closure system is simple. Sturdy wool…
Reddit is one of those places that most everyone on the internet knows about, but a lot of people don’t actually visit. It’s been around for a while, though, and it’s one of those enduring websites that didn’t die out like so many others have through the years. After 20 years, one would think they’d be done making really stupid changes just to see what would stick, or anything else.However, it seems one would be wrong.After all, they’re removing subreddits that deal with buying and selling firearm accessories.Reddit this week moved to shut down several…
NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 8, 2025) – SIG SAUER Inc., industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, is proud to congratulate Team SIG member Mason Lane on his incredible success at the 2025 International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot held at the Frontier Shooting range in Stilfontein, South Africa. Mason walked away champion of the men’s overall production division and helped capture the men’s production team silver in the team race. The event was the largest IPSC world shoot, spanning 12 days of competition with 1,626 competitors representing 76 countries. Mason competed with a P320-XFIVE LEGION in the…
This article was originally published by Patrick Lewis at Natural News. On Oct. 8, Israeli forces intercepted a nine-boat flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, about 120–150 nautical miles off Gaza’s coast. The flotilla carried doctors, journalists, and humanitarians, along with over $110,000 in medical and nutritional aid, which organizers say was intended for Gaza’s overwhelmed hospitals. Israel claimed the operation was legal under its naval blockade, asserting that the flotilla was attempting to enter a combat zone and would be processed and deported. Activists and human rights advocates claim Israel violated international law…
A former North Carolina middle school gym teacher — convicted of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old girl — was killed by another inmate inside his prison cell early Sunday, according to officials. Ernest Nichols, 60, was found unresponsive at Greene Correctional Institution in Maury, North Carolina, just before 7 a.m., according to a statement from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. Prison staff performed CPR and called EMS, but Nichols was pronounced dead before 7:30 a.m., reports WITN-TV. By Tuesday, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office served a murder warrant to another inmate, Wilbert Baldwin, who is already serving time for…
Tension between the United States and Venezuela is soaring in the aftermath of the continued attacks on civilian boats allegedly carrying illegal drugs. As war crimes committed by the U.S. mount, Venezuela’s ruler, Nicolas Maduro, said that “if the gringos attack, we will respond.” U.S. Strikes A 4th Venezuelan Boat, Committing More War Crimes In addition to responding to a potential attack, Maduro assured Venezuelans that the country’s economic activity will not slow down despite the threats from the U.S. Maduro appears to be attempting to calm the public in the face of a possible escalation. According to a report…
The cult classic Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) Cooler Jacket — aka “The Sixer” — is finally back. After an 8-year hiatus, 686 teamed up with PBR to revive the beer-toting, style-dripping, fan-favorite winter jacket — with a built-in six-pack carrier that originally launched in 2017. The jacket is just one piece of a full PBR kit that 686 dropped on Oct. 9, 2025. This time around, 686 roped in French artist Lucas Beaufort to add some hand-drawn artistic panache. The result is a stylish red, white, and blue homage to the 180-year-old beer brand. That’s enough to make any on-mountain hipster…
The good news in Minnesota is that no matter how much Gov. Tim Walz wants certain gun control laws on the books as quickly as possible, he’s likely to be disappointed, at least in the short term. And while Minnesota isn’t exactly a pro-gun Mecca these days, it’s got one important law on the books that no one has removed as of yet. It’s a preemption state.That means that there are ways to get local gun control, but they have to go through the state legislature, and that’s just as unlikely to pass as statewide…
There’s nothing quite like that first successful hunt — and Montana’s keeping the tradition alive. Gov. Greg Gianforte just kicked off the Fourth Annual Montana Youth Hunting Story Contest, giving young hunters a chance to share their stories and win some incredible prizes. The winners from a few years ago. Open to hunters and apprentices ages 10 to 17, the contest celebrates the next generation of Montana outdoorsmen and women. Whether it’s a big bull elk, a first pheasant, or just a good story from the field, this is their shot to shine. Ten winners will be chosen — five…
As the United States approaches a national debt milestone of $38 trillion, investors are abandoning the U.S. dollar. Instead, people are turning to gold and Bitcoin, which have seen unprecedented highs lately. The U.S. national debt is currently increasing by an alarming $6 billion daily. As the dollar’s value erodes, many look for safe havens to protect their wealth. The national debt has grown by $2.09 trillion over the past year, with an average daily increase of $5.72 billion. This is making inflation unbearable for so many middle-class Americans, as it wipes out wealth en masse. This unprecedented national debt growth…
If you already bought a resort pass, this sale is for you. The same goes if you’re more of a backcountry hound. We previously highlighted several past-season deals on outdoor gear from Sun & Ski Sports, but this sale is tailored to getting you ready for the upcoming snow season. We’ve even found deals on 2026 apparel and equipment! The First Tracks sale starts on Oct. 7 and runs through Nov. 3. Check out the highlighted deals below for savings on hard goods and apparel for men, women, and kids. Shop the First Tracks Sale at Sun & Ski Sports…
A Brady-backed lawsuit against Century Arms blaming a Romanian gun company and a U.S. firearms distributor for the 2019 mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California has finally been dismissed by a federal judge, almost a year after he ruled the case could move forward. U.S. District Judge William Sessions refused to dismiss the suit in late 2024, arguing that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act didn’t shield Romarm S.A. and Century Arms because the plaintiffs had “plausibly pled an aiding and abetting theory that satisfied the predicate exception to PLCAA’s liability bar.” The…
CZ’s 600+ series has quietly become one of the most advanced bolt-action platforms in modern hunting — built for shooters who demand precision, flexibility, and reliability in one rifle. Engineered with a modular design and serious attention to detail, the 600+ lineup includes the ALPHA, AMERICAN, LUX, RANGE, and TRAIL models — each built for a specific role, from mountain hunting to long-range precision. At the heart of every 600+ rifle is CZ’s innovative interchangeable barrel system, allowing shooters to change calibers safely and quickly. That means one rifle can serve as both a lightweight deer rig and a precision-range…
The man who fatally struck an Army soldier stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state in a vehicle collision on Interstate 5, then carjacked another vehicle to flee, was sentenced Monday to three years, 10 months in prison.Ryan Edward Grems, 38, pleaded guilty in July to failure to remain at an accident resulting in death and theft of a motor vehicle for the March 30, 2024, hit-and-run that killed 39-year-old Lance Melder.Grems skipped a sentencing hearing last month, angering Melder’s grieving family members and prompting a bench warrant to be issued for his arrest. Pierce County Superior Court Judge…
The original version of this article first appeared on ExplorersWeb. The Endurance set sail from Plymouth, England, in 1914 with a crew of past and future polar icons aboard. But true fame only found the ship after she sank. In November of 1915, she was crushed by the ice, launching her former passengers into a legendary ordeal. The ragged crew, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, returned as heroes, immortalizing the ship Endurance in polar history. She was far from the first, or the last, ship to be caught and crushed by polar ice. Since the 2022 discovery of the wreck, however,…
Today marks the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel. Since then, Israel has unleashed a relentless attack on Hamas, which was behind the assault, and is refusing to back down to international pressure to somehow let bygones be bygones, even as Hamas has numerous Israeli citizens in captivity. I thought that since today is the anniversary of that horrific day, it’s a good time to remember the role private gun ownership played in saving lives.Israel is not exactly a pro-gun nation. They have extensive gun control laws on the books, after all.But…
Late-summer bait. A guide’s patience. One clear shot. That’s the hunt. Mossberg’s Patriot in 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC proves itself on a Northeast black-bear hunt (see video below). Smooth action. Crisp trigger. Reliable ballistics. The rifle puts rounds exactly where they need to go for a quick, ethical harvest. Equipping the Patriot with a Banish suppressor from Silencer Central tames the blast. That matters. A suppressor protects hearing, cuts recoil, and steadies follow-ups. It also keeps noise off neighboring properties — responsible hunting, plain and simple. Shot execution here is basic: find the bear, steady the rifle, and make…
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have flared lately as the Pentagon continues to strike civilian boats in international waters, allegedly carrying illegal drugs and headed toward the U.S. coastline. President Donald Trump has also commanded the diplomats in Venezuela to cut off peaceful outreach, paving the way for a potential military escalation. U.S. Desecrates Due Process! War Crimes Are Stacking Up Not that striking civilian boats haven’t already inflamed the situation, but this new anti-diplomatic approach could lead to a conflict with attempts to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power, according to a report by The New…
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Wolford v. Lopez, a case that could reshape the landscape of lawful carry in America by deciding whether citizens can carry firearms on private property open to the public — places like shopping malls, restaurants, office buildings, and supermarkets. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) is celebrating the decision, calling it a critical step toward ending what Chairman Alan Gottlieb described as “half of a right.” The Ninth Circuit reviewed the case back in April of last year. “The time has come for such questions to be…
