Virginia lawmakers are still moving multiple gun control bills through the General Assembly, including a ban on so-called assault firearms that was approved by a Senate committee on Wednesday. Today the House Public Safety Firearms subcommittee is expected to approve two more bills: SB 115, which would replace the…

Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale: Up to 60% Off (Photo/Tucker Adams) Sales as good as Backcountry’s Semi-Annual Sale don’t come around often. For a limited time, get up to 60% off gear for climbing, cycling, camping, and winter sports. Our pick is Patagonia’s Down Sweater Jacket, which is 30% off; it took…

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I don’t agree with how police officers have more gun rights than ordinary Americans. I get it, at least in many cases. Their job makes them enemies. I went to a small, less-than-elite private school for high school because my father didn’t want me in the same public high…

As we reported on Monday, a Minnesota House committee is set to take up legislation banning the sale and possession of so-called assault weapons and “large capacity” magazines later today. Those bills are just the tip of Gov. Tim Walz’s spear aimed at the Second Amendment, however.  …

Signs can say a lot. You can probably spot many top security company signs without realizing it. Convicted burglars have confessed that security signs (among other things) are effective at making them skip over a home. Specialized signs and some generic signs can be conditional deterrents as well. If you’re…

Sometimes, we get a little ahead of ourselves when it comes to seeing anti-gun monsters in the closet. Some groups overblow the impact of some proposals to make them scarier, a trick we learned from the anti-gunners. The difference is that we don’t have a mainstream media to run…

Respiratory protection masks are useful for many tasks and projects, but we’re looking at them with emergencies and preparedness in mind. Disasters are dusty, dirty messes with plenty of situations requiring breathing protection. There are hundreds of masks to consider with a range of NIOSH ratings, and that’s not even…

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Anti-gun activist David Hogg blames the United States for what happened in Puerto Vallarta. In his mind, the problem is that we don’t have enough gun control on the books. In response, I pointed out that an armed population probably would have kept the cartels from getting to be…

Instagram has stood the test of time, with everyone and their mother sharing photos, reels, and stories since 2010. This includes preppers, who have been having a moment lately. Prepping is a broad topic, and some Instagram creators go above and beyond to find interesting angles to share. It’s not…

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Recent cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta has once again highlighted the brutal realities of Mexico’s ongoing drug wars. Amid reports of clashes and instability in the popular tourist destination, gun control activist David Hogg took to social media to comment on the source of the firepower fueling such conflicts. In his…

Dehydrated butter powder is a great way to balance a long shelf life with an easy way to elevate any meal or dish. Butter has plenty of uses, and adding the powdered form to your pantry can make sense. All powdered butter isn’t made the same way, so you’ll run…

In less than a month, the Supreme Court is slated to consider Schoenthal v. Raoul in conference. The case involves a challenge to the ban on lawfully carried firearms on all public transportation in Illinois, as well as the Chicago Transit Authority’s prohibition on lawful carry.  …

The weather swings seem wilder than usual this year, but you can be sure the sales will come regardless. Presidents’ Day has been a big sale day for high-ticket items for a while, usually focusing on mattresses, appliances, and TV closeouts after the Super Bowl.Lately, these big sale days have…

Every state legislature operates with some rules in place, though they can vary wildly from state to state. One of the more common rules is a crossover deadline; if legislation fails to advance out of its house of origin by a specific date (generally the midpoint of the legislative…

The single largest domino effect of disasters and emergencies is a power outage. Weathering a power outage can be easy if it only lasts for an hour or two, but when it continues, it can threaten your food security, water access, and temperature regulation. Many people also rely on power…

In the early days of the nation, before it was really even a country, much of our nation’s naval power was in the form of privateers. These men received letters of marque that authorized them to raid British shipping and to profit from it. In essence, it was piracy…

This episode of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s “Riding Shotgun” series took us from the trails to the training grounds. Kim Jackson, AZGFD’s Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Safety Education Manager, spoke to the importance of proper OHV safety training with Michael Colaianni, the Public Affairs and Media Relations Director for…

Zombies are often considered a worst-case scenario, and we even planned for undead outbreaks in the military. While prepping for zombies isn’t exactly practical, it can be motivating and a means to an end with general preparedness. Plus, people can prepare however they want for whatever they want.I’ve found zombies…

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