After ultralight fishing for many years, I wanted to see if the grass was greener on the other side of the fence. I desired to be one of the guys casting a monster lure with a beast of a rod and reel, hauling in ginormous fish. I paired the Abu…

In the Supreme Court case regarding gun ownership for marijuana use, the government’s position mostly hinges on laws that took guns from drunks. The argument is that habitual drinkers weren’t safe to own guns; the Founding Fathers understood that, and thus disarmed them. Under the Rahimi standard of historic…

When it comes to rescuing people buried in an avalanche, time is of the essence. The vast majority of victims don’t survive more than 2 hours. So, it’s near-miraculous that Washington skier Michael Harris survived 4 hours after an avalanche hit him while cruising in-bounds on the Big Chief Bowl…

Rep. Tony Gonzales had everything he needed for a long political career. He was in a safely red district, and while he squeaked by in a challenge two years ago from Brandon Herrera, having to massively outspend the guntuber to win by only a few votes, he had the…

In the ongoing debate over public lands in Congress, one national monument has received an outsized amount of attention. For 3 decades, multiple administrations and politicians have sparred over the size and fate of Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument in Utah. This week, the controversy reached a new phase when Republican…

With the World War II veteran population dwindling, it’s a rare occasion to see two former soldiers from that era come together much less than 10. But thanks to Myia Barton, a dedicated social worker, that’s what happened Wednesday in Beaumont, Texas. Barton brought 10 members of the Greatest Generation – all…

Washington D.C.’s highest local court has delivered a major win to Second Amendment supporters by ruling the District of Columbia’s ban on “large capacity” magazines a violation of the right to keep and bear arms.  The decision in U.S. v. Benson, authored by Judge Joshua…

Springtime in southern Utah is the most magical time for outdoor exploration. It’s when the desert comes alive. Lush green foliage and wildflowers burst from barren rocks seemingly overnight, and snowmelt that transforms sandstone formations into dramatic waterfalls. It’s a veritable hiker’s paradise, with the added bonus of mild temperatures…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday lamented the loss of four soldiers from her state since December, including two killed last weekend in a retaliatory drone strike in Kuwait during the early stages of the war with Iran. “I believe in the mission right now,”…

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In the aftermath of a mass killing, the rhetoric fires up. This is especially true after something like a Uvalde or Parkland.Various groups, both pro- and anti-gun, flood the field with money in the next election, all trying to accomplish something. They all say they’re trying to accomplish some…

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Virginia Democrats continue to advance a number of gun control bills, with the House of Delegates approving an amended version of the Senate’s ban on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines on Wednesday.  The major change to the legislation is the new definition of…

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Among pro-2A Supreme Court watchers, the consensus opinion is that a majority of justices are going to conclude that the federal prohibition on gun possession for “unlawful” users of drugs is unconstitutional, at least as it applies to the defendant in U.S. v. Hemani. Interestingly, the few supporters of…

Special Forces Assessment and Selection shaped my entire life. In this video, I sit down and do a full REACTS breakdown on a … Watch full video on YouTube

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has unveiled a new bill that would allow individuals who can lawfully possess a firearm to carry a handgun in all 50 states, without the need for a state-issued permission slip.  Lee’s National Constitutional Carry Act would be a huge change…

President Donald Trump says he’ll soon issue his endorsement in the bruising Texas Senate primary between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn, but he’s not the only D.C denizen trying to shape the Texas elections.  On Thursday, House leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson,…

After the trophies had been handed out and the track cleared, Rivian offered the opportunity for a few trusted media to get behind the wheel of its R1S Quad RAD race SUVs on track. A very rutted, pot-holed, and soft track. I, of course, couldn’t say no to driving an…

One hope coming out of American bombing campaigns in Iran is that, rather than needing to deploy troops to Iran, the Iranian people themselves might rise up and overthrow the tyrannical Islamic theocratic regime. However, since it is a repressive regime, gun ownership isn’t exactly…

Normally, government commission meetings aren’t must-attend events, but yesterday’s meeting of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission certainly was. Hundreds of people showed up, the agency increased the size of the venue, and the meeting included extra security screenings. The reason for the crowds was a proposed state ban…

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