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.

Vortex surprised me. At roughly $200, the Venom Enclosed Emitter delivers significant value, featuring a sealed LED emitter, modern design elements, and broad mounting compatibility, all in a lightweight package. I ran it through a battery of drills and live-fire testing; here’s what I found. Key specs (from testing) Weight:…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — National Guard troops were patrolling in Tennessee’s second-largest city for the first time Friday without the legal challenges, protests and vigorous public criticism that ultimately led to a court-ordered halt of soldiers in the Chicago area.At least nine armed Guard members began their patrol at the Bass…

Allvin unexpectedly announced his retirement plans in August. He said at the time he would stay on until his successor is confirmed in order to smooth the transition, and he expected to retire by the beginning of November.Allvin became chief of staff in November 2023, meaning his retirement comes about…

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This article was originally published by John W. Whitehead and Nisha Whitehead at The Rutherford Institute.  “When they came in the middle of the night, they terrorized the families that were living there. There were children who were without clothing, they were zip tied, taken outside at 3 o’clock in the morning. A senior resident, an American citizen with no warrants, was taken outside and handcuffed for three hours. Doors were blown off their hinges, walls were broken through, immigration agents coming from Black Hawk helicopters … This is America.”—Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson When the government can label anyone or anything an enemy in order…

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Media reports that the Trump Administration might be considering a move to ban gun ownership for trans Americans following the August 27 shooting at a Catholic school and church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have some gun-rights groups speaking out. The attack at Church of the Annunciation, committed by a young man who had legally changed his name to a woman’s name, left two elementary-age children dead and 17 other people injured. In the aftermath, several media outlets, including CNN, reported that senior Justice Department officials are “weighing proposals” to limit gun ownership rights of trans individuals. That proposal has drawn the…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.  Multiple explosions have been reported in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, according to eyewitnesses cited by Reuters. Initial reports suggest a missile strike or a series of possible aerial strikes. Axios journalist Barak Ravid, referencing Israeli officials, reported that the blasts were believed to be part of an assassination attempt targeting Hamas members. Netanyahu is really going gloves off at this point, it appears, and all negotiations seem definitively off. “Israeli official tells me the explosion in Doha is an assassination attempt against Hamas officials,” Axios’ Ravid reports. Could this be Hamas targeting…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Recent reports that the Justice Department is weighing possible new restrictions on gun ownership for transgender people have alarmed gun rights groups and thrust President Donald Trump’s record on the Second Amendment back into the spotlight. Trump’s views on Americans’ right to bear arms have shifted in his last two-plus decades as a public figure, espousing a complicated — and at times, even contradictory — relationship to the Second Amendment and gun rights advocates who support the president. Late last week, the National Rifle Association took umbrage at those reports, telling Fox News Digital…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Spotting scopes are an interesting category of sports optics, largely because they’re such a significant investment that most hunters and shooters buy them infrequently. Unlike a rifle scope or even a binocular, there’s not much to fail on a spotter, so they tend to last for years. ​That means the pace of new-product innovation tends to be slower with spotting scopes than it does for other categories of optics and helps explain why Outdoor Life fields spotting scope tests only every…

New for 2025, Armasight has introduced a new line of thermal vision optics: the Warden 640 monocular, Commander 640 weapon sight, and Operator 640 clip-on. We’re excited to take a closer look at each of them to test out exactly what they can do. Monoculars are the most versatile and often the most useful type of thermal imaging available and provides a great place to start in exploring the new line.  SPECS Detector Type: ArmaCORE™ 640 x 480 12um Thermal Core Refresh Rate: 60 Hz Thermal Sensitivity: NETD Detection Range: 1,300m on a Human Sized Target Field of View: 22°…

Thermal optics have been a game-changer not only on the battlefield but also for hunters and homeowners protecting their land and animals from predators. Thermal weapon sights are a super weapon that no animal’s camouflage can fool, and they give you an unprecedented advantage. New from Armasight, the Commander 640 is a dedicated weapon sight using the same ArmaCORE 640×480 12um thermal core technology that powers the Warden 640 monocular and Operator 640 clip-on. A complete package including thermal sight, weapon mount, batteries, and more the Commander 640 is ready to go from the box to the field. SPECS: Detector…

Russian “drone-type objects” were struck down after they “repeatedly violated” Polish airspace early Wednesday, according to the Polish military.In a statement posted on X, Poland’s Operational Command said Polish and allied aircraft were activated in response to the violation, along with ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems.The Polish military was “actively working” to locate the downed objects, according to the statement. It is unclear how many of these suspected Russian drones were shot down.“We emphasize that the military operation is ongoing, and we urge people to stay at home,” Poland’s Operation Command added, cautioning that the areas of Podlaskie,…

As the inexorable march of progress continues across the firearms industry, the proliferation of red-dot sighting systems has expanded to shotguns as well. While those who shoot upland birds and clays may not wish to partake, there’s clear advantages for tactical and other hunting applications. Despite the recent push to mount optics on rifles ever higher and higher, shotguns remain best employed with a natural mount, low on the gun. But the typical mounting options on shotguns — such as an optic mounted on a Picatinny rail mounted on the receiver — result in a sight that’s quite high, ruining…

Tucked away in Jacksonville, Florida, lies a collection of automobiles that tell the story of the development of the automobile using racing technology. With 16,000 feet of display space, a theater, a conference room, and a complete workshop, three centuries of automobiles form an unforgettable interactive experience. THE BRUMOS STORY The Brumos journey started in 1953 when Hubert Brundage became a Volkswagen importer in Jacksonville under the name Brundage Motors. Since the high-tech communication system was the teletype machine at the time, Brundage abbreviated Brundage Motors to Brumos for teletype use. The name stuck, and Brumos eventually became the dealership’s…

One of the smallest and most powerful for size thermal optics you can find, the Armasight Sidekick combines advanced technology with minimal form factor to put the power to own the night in the palm of your hand.  Facts, features, and why you should consider adding a Sidekick to your arsenal… SIDEKICK 640 SPECS: Detector Type: ArmaCORE™ 640×480 12um Thermal Core Refresh Rate: 60 Hz Thermal Sensitivity: NETD Detection Range: 709m on a Human Sized Target Recognition Range: 177m on a Human Sized Target Identification Range: 111m on a Human Sized Target Eye Relief: 15mm Field of View: 24.16° x…

Photos by Kenda Lenseigne I first met Tom in 2011 at the MGM Ironman 3-gun match, a legendary, high round count blast fest in the Idaho desert. We bullsh*tted between stages, hit it off, and the bromance continues to this day. At the time, he’d just returned from a deployment, and was 230 pounds of tattoos and hate, the archetypal Special Forces senior NCO who’d been blown up twice and shot once, recovering and returning to duty each time. Evidently, the only thing that could kill Tom … was Tom.  Fast-forward a couple of years and we ran into each…

BEST HEARING PROTECTION FOR SHOOTERS Best Foam: Ear Buddy Foam Earplugs Best Reusable In-Ear: SureFire EP3 Sonic Defenders Budget Muff: Peltor Sport Shotgunner II Best For Kids: Dr. Meter Kid’s Noise Reduction Earmuffs Budget Electronics: Howard Leight Impact Sport Best Value: Walker’s Razor Slim Value Upgraded: Walker’s Razor Quad Electronic Muffs Best Electronic In-Ear: Walker’s Silencer Wireless Pro Choice: MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X Editor’s Pick: Safariland Liberator 2.0 Doorkicker Approved: Peltor ComTac Hearing protection is a fundamental must when it comes to shooting sports. Most ranges won’t even let you stay on the grounds if you don’t have ear…

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.