The New Jersey Permit to Carry Dashboard that’s been available since 2024 stuttered between gubernatorial administrations. While the system was on pause a bill that would force transparency was reintroduced. In 2023 former Attorney General Matthew Platkin issued a directive that forced the reporting on…

One of the more infuriating parts about the Old Dominion University shooting was finding out that the killer got his gun from someone who’d been arrested for violating gun control laws previously, but no one seemed all that interested in prosecuting him for the crime. They were, however, very…

When a tornado touches down, and the sirens begin to wail, adrenaline kicks in. For many of us, our path to safety is clear: get to the shelter and hunker down. But for the members of our families with difficulty getting around, or acting on their own—children, those with disabilities,…

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I just landed my paraglider at the back of Laguna Toncek, below the granite spires of Frey, Argentina, and a short walk away from the mountain hut. I unpack my bag so I can repack my glider, tossing out 3 days of food, a full double rack with a tagline,…

Anti-gun activists love anecdotes. They like to present stories of people who survived horrific experiences or who lost people in senseless atrocities, all to try and leverage our emotions into supporting gun control. The problem is that we’ve got stories, too. We’ve got a lot…

My first two knives were Swiss Army Knives (SAKs). One was given to me while heading home from a trip to Vermont, and the other was a Christmas present. The gifting was a response to my genetic disposition to tinker and my adoration for MacGyver. In my teens, I sold…

The California prohibition on the possession of switchblade knives has been challenged. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that law and petitioners are now seeking an en banc review. Late 2025 the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case…

If there’s one thing we’ve come to count on from Mazda, it’s striking design, and with the new 2026 CX-5, it delivers again. In a crowded segment of lookalike packages, the third-generation crossover is a real standout. But that’s just one of the reasons why the latest CX-5 got my…

This week’s Emerging Gear is all about two fundamentals when it comes to outdoor gear: the need to stay warm and the need to carry your stuff. In the unpredictable spring season, a good jacket is a must-have, and there are a number of new ones to check out. Outdoor…

For thirty years, Kentucky has been a “shall issue” state when it comes to concealed carry licenses, and since 2019 permitless carry has also been allowed for those who can legally possess a firearm… or at least most of them.  Current state law prohibits adults…

2025 was a rough year for some national parks: Raging wildfires and intense flooding shut down several parks, and, unfortunately, some of those parks show no signs of reopening anytime soon. If you had your heart set on completing the Rim to Rim Trail in the Grand Canyon or camping…

Students and faculty at Louisiana colleges and universities could soon be able to lawfully carry on campus, if a bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Danny McCormick becomes law.  Under HB 99, all public higher ed institutions as well as any private college or university that…

Search and Rescue (SAR) teams across America save thousands of lives in the backcountry annually. In Colorado alone, SAR teams are responsible for approximately 3,000 rescues each year, according to the Colorado SAR Association. Most SAR teams are entirely volunteer and rely on scant funding to continue providing services, maintain…

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While Canada does have a culture of responsible gun ownership, I think it’s fair to say that the culture largely revolves around hunting, target shooting, and collecting, not self-defense. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau instituted a freeze on the sale of handguns in 2022 that remains in effect today,…