This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute. We’re now in the second week of Trump’s so-called “takeover” of Washington, DC, where he’s formally federalized the city’s police and mobilized national guard troops and federal agents to help crack down on crime. So far, a few hundred people have been arrested. City officials quickly filed lawsuits last week, which allowed federal judges to freeze some aspects of the president’s move. All while the establishment media frames the entire episode as Trump, for the first time in the country’s history, ushering in a federal “police state.” The right, in…
Author: Tommy Grant
A quick look at Springfield Armory’s new integrally-compensated Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm.When we reviewed the original full-size Springfield Armory Echelon, we suggested that it may be the best new duty pistol on the market. Since then, the company has released other variants in more CCW-friendly sizes, the newest of which is the integrally-compensated Echelon 4.0C Comp.The main appeal of the new 4.0C Comp model is its discreet, single-port integral compensator that should reduce muzzle rise and make for a much more shootable pistol. Springfield also smartly placed the front sight behind the comp so your sight picture remains uninterrupted while…
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. have stopped pursuing felony charges against individuals simply for carrying rifles or shotguns in public. The move, spearheaded by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, is a significant shift in firearm enforcement policy and aligns with broader federal crime control strategies. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, D.C. (3-minute read) — In a significant shift in firearms policy, federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. will no longer pursue felony charges against individuals solely for possessing rifles or shotguns in public. The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed the change, noting that mere possession of long guns, outside of violent or trafficking…
When a soldier at a resident command in Fort Benning, Georgia, gets heatstroke, the battalion commander or unit leader can expect an email from Lt. Col. Dave DeGroot asking for details.DeGroot, director of the Army Heat Center at Benning’s Martin Army Community Hospital, has been on a mission since 2019 to raise awareness about prevention of and response to heat injuries. And he’s finding, he says, that direct accountability and communication with units and leaders is preventing heat injuries from turning debilitating or deadly.It’s no coincidence that Benning is home to the Army Heat Center. From 2020 to 2024, the…
United States ruler Donald Trump is facing backlash after he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war hero”. In an interview with right-leaning commentator Mark Levin on Tuesday, Trump called Netanyahu “a good man” who he said is “there fighting.” “He’s a war hero. I guess I am too… [but] nobody cares… I sent those planes,” Trump said, referring to American strikes he ordered on Iranian nuclear facilities back in June. Netanyahu and the other members of Israel’s ruling class have moved ahead with plans for a new military occupation of Gaza City. The plan has sparked nationwide demonstrations, with tens…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. A pair of hunting guides from Maine are being hailed as heroes after helping chase down a suspected killer in a high-speed pursuit on Aug. 15. Matt York and Kyle Beaudet, who run Backroads Guide Service, said they didn’t hesitate to give chase in their rented U-Haul truck after they witnessed the suspect shoot a man on the highway in broad daylight. After all, York said, the two bear hunters had experience chasing predators before. “We have been in a lot…
A McLennan County grand jury has cleared a Mart, Texas man of any criminal charges in the shooting death of another man during a May altercation. Merlin Gonzalez claimed self-defense in the fatal incident, and after review, the jury issued a no-bill decision. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MART, TX (2-minute read) — A Mart man accused of fatally shooting another during a tense altercation earlier this year has been cleared of all criminal charges, following a decision by a McLennan County grand jury. The panel issued a “no-bill” last week for 40-year-old Merlin Gonzalez, meaning they found insufficient evidence to…
You need to get to know holsters. It takes time to get a feel for the fit and see if it works with your style. Some I keep, and others I break up with. It’s not you, it’s me. The Safariland Gravity holster is relatively new and, from the outset, offers ease of use and comfort. I wanted more than a one-night stand with the Gravity holster, so I have been wearing the paddle version for the past three months. The Gravity is also available with a belt loop and other attachments, depending on your end use. Injected-Molded Polymer vs…
Lawmakers introduced new legislation Tuesday that would reinstate a previously dissolved U.S. government office that led relocation efforts for Afghan allies and refugees.Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. — along with several other lawmakers — announced the Enduring Welcome Act, which would legally codify the Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts, or CARE. The Trump administration closed the office just last month.“We will not turn our backs on the brave Afghans who risked everything to protect our service members,” said Kamlager-Dove in a press release. “Their courage helped save American lives, and now it is our duty to protect theirs.”Reps.…
Most clone journeys start the same way. For me—and I suspect many others—it began with a picture on Instagram or a post on a forum. That one image sparks an all-night investigation into history, deployments, and generational shifts. Once the obsession sets in and you decide you can’t live without that rifle, the next step is hunting down parts. That’s usually when reality hits: either the parts can’t be found, or when they do show up, they carry staggering price tags. One of the most striking rifles I’ve ever seen is the Mk11 Mod 0. The first thing that catches…