A concealed carry permit holder exchanged gunfire with another driver during a road rage incident in Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood, ending with one vehicle crashing into a building. No injuries were reported, and the suspect fled the scene. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHICAGO, IL (2-minute read) — A road rage incident escalated into gunfire Tuesday night in Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood, ending with a car smashed into a building and one suspect on the run. According to the Chicago Police Department, the situation began around 10 p.m. near the 7700 block of Belmont Avenue. A 23-year-old man was traveling eastbound when he…
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The Marine Corps is slated to hold a series of events as part of a new attack drone competition the service announced recently.The May 25 Marine Administrative Message, or MARADMIN, outlines that the service is seeking drone teams from across the Corps to participate in the competition.The first event will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia in November, according to the MARADMIN.Before then, the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team will participate in the U.S. Military Drone Crucible Championships. That event is hosted by the U.S. National Drone Association from June 30 to July 3 in Florida.The team, established…
A violent confrontation in downtown Seattle ended when an armed private citizen shot and killed a gunman who had already injured two teenagers. Authorities confirmed the bystander acted in self-defense and is cooperating with the investigation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SEATTLE, WA (2-minute read) — A tense scene unfolded late Wednesday night in downtown Seattle when an armed citizen fatally shot a gunman who had already injured two teenagers. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near the Four Seasons Hotel on Union Street, a typically busy area with heavy foot traffic. According to Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, the event…
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In a letter sent Wednesday evening to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the groups noted that the provision concerning a repeal of the 90/10 rule could also cost the federal government as much as $1.6 billion, making the move concerning on a fiscal level as well as a ethical one. “Our organizations spent a decade with bipartisan lawmakers to solve this problem,” the letter stated. “That progress shouldn’t be undone.”Veterans groups in recent weeks unsuccessfully lobbied House leaders to drop the provision before passing the reconciliation bill. The new effort includes a broader…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. Do you ever feel like you are “functionally unemployed”? If so, you are definitely not alone. There are lots of people out there who cannot pay the bills each month, even though they have jobs. In fact, there are lots of people out there who literally cannot afford to put a roof over their heads, even though they are employed. Yes, there are many hard-working Americans who are now living in their vehicles or in “tent communities” because that is all they can afford. In recent years,…
When money’s tight, time is short, and bellies are rumbling, nothing beats the hearty simplicity of a rice and bean casserole. It’s one of those dishes that helped Americans get through the darkest days of the Great Depression, and it still holds up today as a budget-friendly, shelf-stable meal that feeds the whole family without breaking the bank. If you’re serious about preparedness, homesteading, or just cutting back on grocery costs, this is one recipe you’ll want in your rotation. Why Rice and Beans? Rice and beans are more than just humble ingredients – they’re nutritional powerhouses. Together, they form…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Boiling Point We’re Ignoring Political violence preparedness in America isn’t new—but as 2025 unfolds, it’s need is rising fast and hitting closer to home than many people realize. While still statistically unlikely, the sheer increase in frequency, along with political tension, raises the chance that you or someone you care about might get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. This article isn’t here to scare you. It’s here to give you clarity: So you can understand the trend—uncomfortable or not—and how it shifts your risk profile. And so you can…
Some states have restrictive laws and regulations that can make it difficult to stockpile resources, collect rainwater, or build off-grid shelters. While these rules may seem like an obstacle to self-sufficiency, there are legal ways to stay prepared without running afoul of the law. Depending on what the law of the land is in your area, the following are some ways to bend anti-prepping laws to your favor without actually breaking the law! Understand the Anti-Prepping Laws in Your Area The first step in legally preparing for emergencies while staying legal starts with fully understanding the laws that apply to…
In one way or another, all 10 of these cartridges are failures.Not every design ends up being successful. Here we discuss dead or dying cartridges of the modern era.A little more than a decade ago, I edited Gun Digest’s 13th Edition of Cartridges of the World. If you’re unfamiliar with that book, it’s essentially an encyclopedia of metallic cartridges. I’m not sure how many cartridges the latest volume covers, but the 13th Edition contained the history and specifics for more than 800. Some of those cartridges were, by at least some measure, failures.What makes a metallic cartridge a failure? It…