A federal court in Texas ruled that the long-standing ban on carrying firearms in post offices is unconstitutional. The decision marks a major Second Amendment victory for the SAF and other plaintiffs, though broader legal implications may follow. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DALLAS, TX (2-minute read) — A federal judge in Texas has struck down a long-standing ban on carrying firearms inside United States Post Offices and on surrounding postal property, ruling that the law violates the Constitution. The decision, handed down by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, comes as a major win for the…
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Hold Up Displays, the Wisconsin-based manufacturer known for its American-made modular gun storage systems, has launched its latest innovation: the Patriot Wall. Scheduled to release on October 14, 2025, the Patriot Wall offers gun owners a 12-foot-wide, 6.5-foot-tall display constructed from high-strength aluminum extrusion with a nice, clean American flag finish. The Patriot Wall is designed to be more than just storage—it is a centerpiece that combines organization with visual impact. The modular slatwall system allows gun owners to expand and adapt their setup over time. As collections grow, additional panels can be added seamlessly to increase the footprint of…
A scare about a supposed shooting that prompted a lockdown at New Jersey’s largest military base was a hoax caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with her colleagues, according to federal prosecutors.Malika Brittingham, a civilian who works for the Naval Air Warfare Center and was assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, faces charges that she knowingly conveyed false information about an active shooter who didn’t exist, according to a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors.Brittingham was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, and a telephone number for her could not be located Wednesday. It wasn’t known Wednesday if…
A parliamentary committee in Israel’s legislature has advanced a bill that would allow courts to sentence Palestinian prisoners to death if they are convicted of killing Israelis for “nationalistic” motives. The death penalty bill was spearheaded by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, framing capital punishment as a deterrent against Palestinian resistance despite warnings it could endanger Israeli hostages. The law would not apply to Israelis who kill Palestinians under similar circumstances. According to a report by Middle East Eye, Palestinian prisoners’ rights groups – the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club – described the bill as…
Out for a walk with the dogs, you need even more options. Yes, a light on the pistol, but also a light for the dark corners as well as “work” within arm’s reach.I go over 8 must-consider factors when choosing a tactical light, whether it be for a pistol, a rifle or just everyday carry.Until we learn to use sonar, or genetic manipulation gives us the means of thermal ID, we need light. But because this is America and there are lots of options … well, that doesn’t mean they are all correct.You have to choose—and you have to choose…
TRENTON, N.J. — A federal government employee was taken into custody Tuesday following an “active shooter hoax” that plunged New Jersey’s largest military base into lockdown earlier in the day, according to the state’s acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.In a social media post Tuesday night, Habba said the civilian employee — who has not been named — was in custody for “conveying false information regarding an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire.”That sprawling base, among the nation’s largest military installations, was placed under lockdown Tuesday morning.A statement on the base’s Facebook page urged all personnel to shelter in place. The…
Donald Trump is becoming increasingly irate with his rhetoric, not just toward American citizens regarding political dissent, but also with nations he’s warring with on behalf of others. He recently said that Hamas should agree to the ceasefire terms he’s laid out, or they “will pay in Hell.” A new ceasefire plan was unveiled by the White House during Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, a hostages-for-prisoners exchange, a phased Israeli withdrawal, and a transitional international administration. It also foresees Gaza as a “deradicalized, terror-free zone,” where Hamas is…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Gray wolves in Wisconsin killed six hunting dogs and injured two more in a series of recent attacks that occurred just one day apart in Langlade County. Federal wildlife agents confirmed the two depredation events, which took place Friday and Saturday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This brings the annual tally of hunting dogs killed or injured by Wisconsin wolves roughly in line with the past two years. Still, eight dogs attacked by wolves in the same county…
The old axiom to never bring a knife to a gun fight is generally a good one, as we’ve chronicled before. Now, two groups with deep ties to firearms are getting involved in the battle over California’s switchblade ban. On September 26, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) filed an amicus brief with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Knife Rights, Inc. v. Bonta, the challenge to California’s ban on switchblades. According to a report at nraila.org, California effectively bans the possession, carry and transfer of switchblade knives that have 2-inch or longer blades.…
BAGHDAD — The U.S. military has begun drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement inked with the Iraqi government last year, officials said Wednesday.Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down the military mission in Iraq of an American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group by September 2025, with U.S. forces departing some bases where they have stationed troops during a two-decade-long military presence in the country.Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement Wednesday that the U.S. “will reduce its military mission in Iraq,” reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”The move “marks an effort to…