National Guard troops recently dispatched to Washington, D.C., were notified last week they would be authorized to carry service weapons “solely in response to an imminent threat,” according to a Guard statement.Many guardsmen, however, were unaware the imminent threat posed would come in the form of unkempt flower beds and tree debris, their weapons akin to those wielded by an Anglo-Saxon fyrd under Alfred the Great. But such is the reality for many of the 2,300 or so troops deployed to stem the “magnitude of the violent crime” in the nation’s capital, where threats of high-priced coffee, spandex-clad cyclists and…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. A cohort of Michigan lawmakers are pushing for a drastic change in how the state manages its fish and wildlife — one that would effectively split the Mitten State in two. Their plan, introduced in the State House on Aug. 21, would involve the creation of a separate state game commission that would oversee just the Upper Peninsula, while leaving the rest of the state under the jurisdiction of the current game commission.  This is necessary, they say, because the U.P.…

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United States President Donald Trump has accused “radical leftist” and billionaire George Soros of trying to “rip apart” America by supporting violent protests, deserving of prosecution. Soros, who is a Hungarian-American investor, has long supported various civil movements through his NGOs (nongovernmental organizations) and has repeatedly been linked to protests in the U.S. and other countries. In a post on his Truth Social account on Wednesday, Trump claimed that Soros and his son, Alexander, should be prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a US federal law typically used to charge members of criminal groups, according to…

When Palmetto State Armory (PSA) announced its Micro Dagger series in February of 2023, the idea of a Glock 43x or 48 clone with native 15+1 capacity magazines that would follow PSA’s pattern of scorched-earth low pricing was a welcome solution for gun enthusiasts looking for an affordable, out-of-the-box, optics-ready, subcompact for everyday carry. But not everyone was happy to see it come to fruition, as Shield Arms had released its aftermarket S15 magazines for the Glock 43x and 48 back in 2019, boasting the same 15-round capacity. This led Shield Arms to allege in late 2023 that PSA had…

Democratic congressional leaders on Thursday warned that federal agencies are headed towards a partial government shutdown at the end of September unless the White House and Republican leadership provide clear answers on a budgetary solution soon. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., on Thursday, the chambers’ top Democrats — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, both from New York — asked for a meeting on the looming fiscal issues early next week, to stave off a budget crisis. “The government funding issue must be resolved…

Traveling with a suppressor presents unique legal challenges that every lawful owner must understand. Unlike conventional firearms, suppressors are regulated as National Firearms Act (NFA) items, subjecting them to additional federal oversight and varying state laws. The answer to whether suppressor travel is legal depends on multiple factors, including your destination, method of transport, and compliance with both federal and state regulations. Federal Legal Framework for Suppressor Travel Under federal law, lawful suppressor owners can transport their NFA items across state lines without obtaining prior approval from the ATF. Unlike other NFA items such as machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and…

The Air Force announced Thursday one of its prototype collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) — the General Atomics-made YFQ-42A — has taken its first flight.The flight test took place at an unidentified location in California, the service said. During the flight, the Air Force and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. collected data on how well it flies, its autonomous systems and how its mission systems integrate.David Alexander, president of General Atomics’ aeronautics division, called the first flight a “great moment” for the company and the Air Force.The Air Force flew its first collaborative combat aircraft, the YFQ-42A from General Atomics, on…

Stanford University has issued a chilling warning about the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. The number of job opportunities for young professionals in AI-affected sectors across the United States has dropped by 13% over the past three years. According to a report from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, AI is going to reduce the number of jobs available to human beings, and has already done so. Researchers cautioned that smart technologies are swiftly reshaping career prospects for entry-level workers, and the future is looking increasingly bleak. This figure adds to growing concerns that recent college graduates are struggling to…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. There are a lot of great wild game processors out there, but there are plenty of bad ones, too. With a shady butcher, you likely won’t get back your specific deer but rather a mishmash of all the venison that was processed at the same time. Or, even worse, you might get back much less meat than you expected. Processing your own game solves all these problems. It’s also free, except for the cost of cutting and packaging supplies. When you…

It’s time to check your pantry, assess your grocery needs and make plans to stretch your grocery dollars. The Defense Commissary Agency’s September Sidewalk Sale events are upon us. Extra savings will be offered on a variety of products at all 176 stateside commissary stores, to include Alaska and Hawaii, during three- or four-day sales at the stores. The dates vary by store, but sales start as early as Sept. 1 at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, North Carolina, and Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. The last sale ends Oct. 1 at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Check the commissary agency’s sidewalk…

When President Donald Trump’s administration last month awarded a contract worth up to $1.2 billion to build and operate what it says will become the nation’s largest immigration detention complex, it didn’t turn to a large government contractor or even a firm that specializes in private prisons.Instead, it handed the project on a military base to Acquisition Logistics LLC, a small business that has no listed experience running a correction facility and had never won a federal contract worth more than $16 million. The company also lacks a functioning website and lists as its address a modest home in suburban…

The Trump Administration is doubling down on its efforts to combat illegal immigration. It has now deployed 1,700 National Guard troops on American soil to use the force of the military to horrifically remove people from the country. The administration has been under pressure to address rising crime rates and illegal immigration from its base. President Donald Trump has frequently highlighted the need for a strong federal response to ensure public safety and the integrity of national borders.  That response now includes National Guard troops, military boots on the ground, to use force against otherwise peaceful people. This is a…

It’s hard to describe the disdain I have for so-called gun “buybacks,” since they are nothing but feel-good publicity stunts held by anti-gun bureaucrats to act like they are doing something to curtail criminal violence. They are so worthless, in fact, that Texas lawmakers are trying to ban them altogether! Still, politicians in some anti-gun states continue to make a big deal out of “buybacks.” And two such recent events in New Mexico and California prove gun-banners are more interested in deceiving their constituents than actually cracking down on violent criminals who use guns for evil. An article headline at…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Vortex today is releasing an updated version of its popular Crossfire II scopes, a feature-packed entry-level scope line called the Crossfire HD. These scopes have versatile magnification ranges, extremely useful second-plane reticles, and decent capped turrets tuned to ¼ MOA clicks. They’re also built on 1-inch tubes, include threaded sunshades, some have illuminated reticles, and are covered by Vortex’s legendary lifetime transferable warranty. And they will sell for well under $200. That price point puts the new Crossfire HD line on…

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A new six-part series on National Geographic promises to take viewers along the journey to the real “Top Gun” training grounds as cameras follow pilot students from the Navy and Marine Corps through the end of their qualification pipeline. “Top Guns: The Next Generation,” which is set to air on NatGeo on Sept. 16 — and streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+ — showcases “six months of high-stakes aerial training, brutal physical demands, and emotional reckoning, where only the top performers earn the chance to fly the most coveted aircrafts,” according to the series description. “Filmed with unprecedented…

This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute.  One morning, earlier this month, Trump was watching the Fox Business show Mornings with Maria when the show’s host, Maria Bartiromo, mentioned some “concerns” Republican China hawks had had about possible connections between Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and the Chinese military. Five minutes later, the president sent out a post demanding that Tan step down “immediately.” The demand sent Intel’s executives into a panic. The company had already been struggling, and getting on the president’s bad side was the last thing it needed. Intel leaders immediately contacted the White House to set…

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If you set out looking for an enemy, you’ll find one. Hell, you’ll create one if you have to. That is precisely what New York gun controllers are devoting their energy to these days, as they target what they say radicals refer to as the “New Second Amendment,” groups of like-minded individuals who share information on 3D printing and how to use it to develop and improve privately made firearms technology. Make no mistake, these groups, known as “3D2A” and ”3D Printing For All,” are now being investigated for nothing more than being gun enthusiasts who use open-source websites to…

What if the next crisis doesn’t come with sirens or explosions—but with a cough? After living through COVID, most people now think about pandemics in a way they never did before. That’s what makes Contagion an entertaining movie to watch. It mirrors the chaos, confusion, and consequences we’ve all seen firsthand. Released in 2011, Contagion follows the global unraveling caused by a novel virus with no immediate cure. The film tracks scientists, public health officials, politicians, and everyday people as they try to make sense of the chaos. It’s not just about the virus. It’s about behavior, breakdown, and the…

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