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The Army is planning to bulk up its lightweight Infantry Squad Vehicle with a heavier, hybrid-powered variant, according to a federal contracting notice.The service wants to add 606 ISV-Heavy vehicles to its existing fleet of roughly 1,105 ISVs through a three-contract effort, signaling a shift in how it intends to…

A soldier exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam and his daughter have taken the Department of Veterans Affairs to court over disability benefits for children born with birth defects linked to the toxic herbicide.Former Army telecommunications technician Ronald Christoforo, along with Michele Christoforo, filed suit Monday in the…

The Air Force is asking Congress for $3.9 billion to buy 15 Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tankers in fiscal 2027, an $800 million increase over fiscal 2026, according to Air Force budget materials released April 21. Annual procurement is expected to rise to 18 aircraft per year from 2028 to 2031.The…

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This article was originally published by Ulrich F. at The Mises Institute.  If we were to identify the most sacrosanct dogma of Western modernity—the one that no one questions—it would undoubtedly be representative democracy. We automatically assume that it is the best form of government that humanity has ever invented—a sort of “end of history” method of governance and the ultimate political achievement. Representative Democracy Is Not Democratic The first problem is conceptual and fatal: Representative democracy is simply not democratic. One person cannot perfectly represent another’s freedom, desires, needs, or individuality. Consider an individual representing 100,000 others, as is…

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Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. These reader questions and answers from OL’s former shooting editor appeared in the January 1976 issue of Outdoor Life. Many of these myths persist today, such as using the crook of your elbow to measure length of pull. Shotgun Balance I’ve noticed that gun experts, including yourself, often mention the “balance” of a shotgun. How do you tell if a shotgun is well-balanced? Is there a special balance point? —G.M., Stockton, CA In current shotgun terminology, “balance” can mean different things to different shooters, be…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This story, “Kudu on the Cuff,” appeared in the April 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. Picture a young family man in his mid-20’s. He wears resoled shoes, struggles along with the usual mortgage, and drives a two-year-old car. When he goes hunting he usually chases Idaho mule deer in the hills around home. Given that rather unexciting background, think of this fellow, incredible though it may seem, some 9,000 miles away and halfway around the world in central Africa. Attire him…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.  Update:  • Shooter apprehended and taken into custody. Carrying shotgun, handgun and several knives. • The shooter has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance California • No injuries to Trump or any guests. • Incident near lobby magnetometer screening. • Trump praised Secret Service rapid response. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the head table at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday night after a gunman, allegedly 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, 31, of California, stormed the event and fired shots in the lobby. Authorities confirm the suspected shooter has been apprehended and…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics By most accounts, the drop shot got its start out West in the clear water impoundments of California. These highly pressured bodies of water have plenty of giant bass, but after years of seeing every jig, jerkbait, crankbait, and swimbait out there, they learned to avoid them. That’s where the drop shot proved its worth. The drop shot has since become a staple in most bass boat decks any time of year. It’s a technique that any serious bass angler knows how to rig and when…

Master the Art of
Preparedness and Survival

Master the Art of Preparedness and Survival

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews,
and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews, and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.