A Very Quantico Christmas After a snowstorm prevents all the presents from being delivered to base, two rival marines must team up for a special mission…to save Christmas. Photo: Parker Young, Janel Parrish Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes (Used under fair use) In “Christmas on Duty,” Hallmark’s latest Christmas romp, director Jake Van Wagoner takes audiences to Quantico, Virginia, for a holiday caper that tackles a subject all too familiar to many Marines and veterans: Standing duty on Christmas. While the cozy flick features many of the standard-issue tropes that the holiday romance genre is known for, the Marine…
When five Chinese nationals were caught allegedly taking photos near classified military equipment at Camp Grayling in Northern Michigan in 2023, it wasn’t an isolated incident.Instead, it’s part of a “constant probing” of military installations, the head of the Michigan National Guard told state lawmakers Wednesday, Nov. 5.“The People’s Republic of China are very active in their information gathering, intelligence collection,” said Major General Paul D. Rogers, the adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard. “You see it through businesses, you see it through military sites, training. It’s not uncommon. I’d almost say it’s pretty routine for Chinese nationals ……
The warnings of war continue as NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) chief Mark Rutte has claimed that a confrontation with Russia won’t end once the conflict with Ukraine ends. Rutte added that NATO member-states must boost military production to be ready for a prolonged standoff with Russia and others. While speaking to Western defense contractors at the NATO-Industry Forum in Bucharest on Thursday, Rutte told the bloc’s arms makers that “there is more cash on the table and even more will flow” amid NATO’s rearmament push. According to a report by RT, Rutte also said that the fighting between Moscow and…
There’s an assumption people make about outdoor gear that prioritizes circularity and sustainability. Many people expect to sacrifice durability and performance in exchange for these “greener” designs. Osprey and Houdini wanted to change that. So this season, the two brands teamed up to design a line of four-season technical packs, dialed for backcountry skiing, climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The packs are made from recycled materials, repairable, and (according to the brands) fully recyclable at the end of their useful lives. On November 6, Osprey and Houdini unveiled the Allt pack line. (Photo/Osprey) “Allt is proof that circularity-focused products…
Two recent court decisions in Florida have declared parts of the state’s gun laws unconstitutional, shaking up the legal landscape in one of the nation’s most firearm-friendly states and prompting calls for lawmakers to act. Despite Florida’s reputation as a pro-gun state, its Republican-controlled Legislature passed several restrictive measures after the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Those included raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21 and maintaining a ban on open carry. Now, both of those laws are under fire, and the courts appear to be siding with the Constitution. Broward County…
Enlightened Equipment: 20% Off Sitewide (Photo/Tucker Adams) Sleeping quilts are all the rage among backpackers for their warmth and weight savings, and now one of the biggest names in the product is offering big discounts. Save 20% on Enlightened Equipment’s entire site, including quilts and apparel. Shop Enlightened Equipment BOTE: Up to 30% Off (Photo/BOTE) It might be too cold to paddle now, but that also means it’s a great time to save on gear for next summer. BOTE is slashing prices on a ton of paddleboards, kayaks, and inner tubes. Shop BOTE Sale Backcountry: POC Tectal Helmet: Up to…
Yeah, yeah, I know the headline got a lot of y’all riled up. After all, didn’t Mayor-elect Zorhan Mamdani explicitly say he wanted to ban all guns? Well, yeah. And Governors-elect Mikie Sherill and Abigail Spangberger both have called for gun control in their own rights, as has homicidal Attorney General-elect Jay Jones. They don’t like the idea of us having guns at all, and they support all manner of gun control.But that doesn’t mean they’re really anti-gun. To explain what I mean, I have to hand it over to the folks at News2A for…
Voters in Maine have approved Question 2, adopting a red flag law that will replace the state’s current “yellow flag” process for temporarily removing firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. The Associated Press called the race Tuesday night, with the measure passing by a comfortable margin. Supporters celebrated the result at an event in Portland led by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. Speaking to the crowd, board member Nacole Palmer called the vote “a choice for a safer future,” saying Mainers had rejected the idea that “gun rights and gun responsibility” are mutually exclusive. The new…
The United States’ impending resumption of nuclear testing after more than three decades is being touted by President Donald Trump as a method to challenge adversaries. Nuclear experts question the timing behind such aspirations, telling Military.com that yield-producing nuclear testing has not occurred since 1998 and that an international framework already exists to deter threats.Trump made the surprise announcement ordering the U.S. military to resume nuclear testing after 33 years while onboard U.S. Marine One last Thursday, while on his way to meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, as part of a days-long policy trip throughout Asia.”Because…
Realism first. Flash second. Here are the firefights vets and tactical instructors keep recommending.How we chose: We prioritized scenes that veterans, instructors, and tactical pros consistently praise for gun handling, reloads, movement, communication, and the way the environment shapes the fight. It’s a pop-culture list, not a doctrine class—short, watchable, and grounded. These are the most realistic gunfights in military (or military adjacent) movies, and they’re not all war films. So sit back and get ready to fire up your favorite streaming service, because you’re gonna want to cue up these movies after this list. Image from Heat (1995), Warner Bros.…
Everytown for Gun Safety has now set its sights on Sturm, Ruger & Co., calling on the American gunmaker to stop producing its new RXM pistol, just weeks after Glock announced plans to discontinue several of its most popular handguns amid ongoing lawsuits and legislative pressure from anti-gun activists. In a letter sent on Monday, Everytown’s chief litigation counsel, Eric Tirschwell, told Ruger that the company should “put public safety first” by either removing the RXM pistol from the market or redesigning its internal trigger system. The group claims the RXM shares a trigger mechanism similar to Glock’s so-called “cruciform”…
Norton Motorcycles just revealed its next-generation motorcycle lineup at EICMA 2025. It’s showcasing a new four-motorcycle lineup now, with a total of six models across three engine platforms set to hit the market over the next 4 years. Over $263 million has been invested by TVS Motor Company to relaunch the Norton brand and create a new manufacturing plant in Solihull, England, which opened in 2021. A worldwide retail network of over 200 dealers in the U.S., India, the U.K., and across Europe will distribute the new bikes. “Norton is a proudly British brand with a UK base for our…
There’s no shortage of Democratic strategists offering candidates and party officials a roadmap out of the political wilderness the party is stuck in at the moment, and their advice varies wildly. While some strategists are urging Democrats to back off their vocal support for gun control or even “moderate” their messaging in order to curry favor with rural voters, a pair of academics from Cornell and Johns Hopkins argue that there’s no reason to do so. Suzanne Mettler and Trevor E. Brown insist that “Democrats don’t need to change their values to attract more rural…
The American Suppressor Association (ASA) has announced a key policy win for gun owners following the October 2025 federal government shutdown. After a 20-day lapse in National Firearms Act (NFA) application processing, the ASA confirmed that NFA examiners have returned to work, restoring the review of suppressor and other NFA items nationwide. According to ASA President and Executive Director Knox Williams, the organization worked directly with the White House, Department of Justice, Office of Management and Budget, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to classify NFA examiners as essential personnel during the shutdown. Shutdown Impact on…
Donald Trump has ramped up the United States’ nuclear testing after ending a moratorium on it, all while somehow also calling for worldwide denuclearization. Trump was quoted as saying the U.S. has enough nukes “to blow up the world 150 times.” While that’s far from comforting, Trump said he reinstated nuclear testing “Because you have to see how they work.” He was answering a question during a CBS interview aired on Sunday, when the comments were made. “I’m saying that we’re going to test nuclear weapons like other countries do. We’re the only country that doesn’t test, and I don’t…
The funk really started to set in around week three, which, all things considered, surprised the hell out of me. I wore the Ibex Naturalist Short Sleeve Crew for an entire month this fall in a quasi-masochist endeavor to understand merino wool better, and despite some protest from my better half, it went a lot better than expected. Merino wool can be tough to justify when it comes to active apparel — it’s undeniably pricey stuff, and it’s not indestructible, oftentimes accumulating holes in high-wear spots. The Naturalist is about as pure merino as you can get, making it the…
South Korea is joining a small circle of nations that operate nuclear-powered submarines.On Oct. 29 during his days-long trip to Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump announced following his meeting with various heads of state that nuclear submarines will be built at the Philadelphia shipyards in the United States. The deal came after the president announced that an economic agreement was being finalized for South Korea to invest $350 billion in the U.S. as tariffs continue to impact domestic and foreign policy.“Our (U.S and South Korea’s) military alliance is stronger than ever before, and based on that, I have given them…
The most powerful UTV in the world is a Toyota? Toyota’s U.S. design team has built and revealed a SEMA show concept called the Scion 01. It’s an old name, but a new product: A UTV with the turbo-four and hybrid system out of a Tacoma pickup. I-Force Max Goes Wild (Photo/Toyota) Thanks to its Tacoma i-Force Max hybrid engine and motor, this UTV makes more than 300 horsepower. And unless Toyota has detuned the system, it should make an incredible 465 pound-feet of torque. Move over, Kawasaki Teryx5 H2, the current king of the most powerful UTV at “just”…
Any time I see the New York Times is running a big story on firearms, I always steel myself for a healthy dose of anti-gun activism disguised as journalism. And at first glance, the paper’s latest piece, entitled “Target Shooting Could Be Causing Brain Injuries,” looks to be just another attack on gun ownership designed for its liberal readers, but its message is one that many gun owners may actually find benefical. The gist of the Times report is that target shooting, particularly indoors, generates concussive blast waves that can hurt the brain. The data showed…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The unidentified airman found dead in his dormitory at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on Oct. 8 was the same man accused of fatally shooting a fellow security forces member three months earlier, the 90th Missile Wing revealed this week.Two other airmen admitted in separate courts-martial that they helped cover up what really happened.False Statements Sent the Investigation Down the Wrong PathAirman 1st Class Sarbjot Badesha and A1C Matthew Rodriguez each pleaded guilty Oct. 30 and 31 to making false official statements related to the July 20 death of Airman Brayden Lovan, according to a 90th Missile…
Massachusetts pro-gun advocates are pushing to get rid of a law passed last year that bans many common semi-automatic rifles in the state. The ban on what the state calls “assault-style” firearms has been a sticking point with gun-rights advocates since its passage last year. Not only does the law infringe on the constitutional rights of lawful citizens in the Bay State, but it also gives a lot of interpretive leeway to anti-gun politicians to determine which guns are actually illegal. On October 31, state legislators held a hearing to discuss the future of the law. And both supporters and…
