Nearly 50% more U.S. veterans reported they had suicidal ideation in the last five years, according to a recent study done by the Yale School of Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veteran Suicidal Thoughts Increased Over the Past Five Years The study, which was published by the JAMA…

This Beijing bear recipe turns tough wild game into crispy, tender bites coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. The secret is a simple velveting technique that could make this the best camp meal you have ever had. Beijing Bear Turns Tough Wild Game Into Campfire Gold If they…

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Want private duck hunting access without paying a lease or begging for a favor? This is the hard way, the honest way, and maybe the most satisfying way there is: work for it, earn trust, and learn what that ground really costs the people who farm it. Every Duck Hunter…

Extending the deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost approximately $1.4 billion, according to the Department of Defense. The department on Aug. 4 estimated the deployment cost in Fiscal Years 2027 through 2029. It came due to a request by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),…

Straight-wall hunting cartridges do not always get the spotlight, but they absolutely deserve it. From the old-school punch of 45-70 Government to the softer-shooting practicality of 350 Legend, these rounds can put venison in the freezer and a grin on your face. What Makes a Straight-Wall Cartridge Different? It’s easy…

The modular engineering method in modern car manufacturing is the equivalent of Lego bricks. The same underpinnings can be resized, beefed up, and tweaked to accommodate anything from your yoga instructor’s Prius to the flame-spitting GR Corolla without starting over from scratch. The wasteful era of disposable vehicle platforms is…

The Nocpix RICO 3 PRO H50R brings reliable autofocus, intuitive ocular zoom, and sharp 640 thermal imaging into one premium hunting optic. We ran it through hot, wet nights, hammered hogs, doubled on coyotes, and found technology that actually made the hunt easier. Nocpix H50R PRO Hits the Field Instead…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat. The lack of time has left Kyiv and other cities increasingly exposed to devastating attacks by the missiles that come down so…

The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. BE.S.T. is a premium waterfowl shotgun built to laugh at ugly weather, run filthy conditions, and throw impressively tight patterns. It is expensive, no doubt about it, but this thing feels purpose-built for hunters who want top-end reliability and field-ready refinement. The Benelli…

A U.S. Marine veteran is facing charges related to suspicious behavior and alleged firearm possession at the Trump National Golf Course in Southern California. Authorities claim that over the last few days, 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele twice roamed the golf course grounds in advance of a Trump presidential visit, wearing…

The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 drags the classic .44 Magnum lever gun into the modern era with a threaded barrel, optic rail, M-LOK slots, and suppressor-ready performance. It also delivered sub-inch groups, ran without a mechanical failure, and put 10 rounds on steel in 5.5 seconds. Watch the S&W…

When something awful like a mass killing at a school happens, anti-gunners routinely accuse us of not caring about the safety of students. It’s the strongest round in their magazine because it triggers emotions, but that’s all it does. We know it’s false, and anyone with half a brain…

Hardshell jackets keep getting more advanced. They’re lighter, more breathable, and more weather-resistant than ever. And over the past six months, testing team leader Nick Belcaster put four of the market’s newest shells through rigorous testing over multiple 24-hour storm cycles to narrow down his new top picks. Protective, waterproof…

Anyone planning to spend the weekend ducking behind waist-high walls can mark the calendar. The first multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E-Day begins Thursday, Aug. 6, offering an early look at Xbox’s next cover-shooter. The test includes the new Horde Siege mode and an updated version of the series’…

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, there were more than 1,000,000 firearm transfers conducted across the U.S. last month, including 82,103 in Colorado. That’s a 264 percent increase from July 2025, and the reason for the spike is obvious. Democrats imposed a new permit-to-purchase scheme for AR-15s and…

No matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, it’s not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it. Lead tester Miya Tsudome took these models on camping trips in California and climbing trips into the High Sierra. And most recently, our team of three backpackers took four new…

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the division of the military that oversees activities in Latin America and the Caribbean, has activated a new headquarters to combat drug cartels and other criminal organizations across the region. The Army launched the new Joint Task Force-Western Hemisphere on Aug. 3, replacing Joint Task Force…

There’s something inherently infuriating about someone approaching you to do business with you, only for them to decide they don’t like your business.People have a right to do business with whoever they want to, ultimately, and that means that I have to accept that some are anti-gun. I can…

Utah’s Eagle Point Ski Resort suffered devastating losses in this summer’s Cottonwood Fire. As a result, the ski area announced the difficult decision to forego operations for the upcoming 2026-2027 winter season. The resort saw approximately 300 of its 600 acres burn in the fire that began June 22 and…

See how the Air Force incorporated members’ waist-to-height ratio into the service’s Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment. The Air Force modified its fitness test scoring charts and standards in 2026, with new requirements taking effect that include a height-waist body composition score. The Air Force offers its members options for completing…

Second Amendment advocates have won an important victory in federal court, with a judge in Texas ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in a case challenging the registration requirements on National Firearms Act items that have had their taxes zeroed out by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  …

There are plenty of online retailers for outdoor gear, but none of them are quite like Garage Grown Gear (GGG). This e-commerce platform doesn’t just offer sweet deals on beloved ultralight brands like Gossamer Gear. The site also serves up unique gear made by independent designers, many of them literally…

The sale of Electronic Arts for $55 billion USD has officially been completed as of August 4. The previously public company will be removed from the stock market, as EA will now be fully private. EA was originally established back in 1982, and has been a publicly-traded company since 1989.…