The open-world genre has often served as something of a benchmark for how far gaming has come as a medium. Combining massive and immersive seamless virtual worlds, cinematic narratives driven by memorable characters, and exciting exploration full of freedom and adventure in one alluring package, some of the most iconic…

When it comes to firearm training, there is a wide variety of routes to take. The NRA and USCCA offer excellent training for beginners. Most big-name instructors have beginner-oriented classes, and typically, even a basic concealed carry class can be a great way to learn a thing or two. With…

Smaller cars get better gas mileage, but it can be a challenge to fit skis and snowboards inside. In the spirit of keeping things budget-friendly and not spending 25% of my vehicle’s value on a ski rack, I ended up with the most affordable rack on the market: Malone’s LiftLine…

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The Kia Sportage Hybrid is the company’s first hybrid electric vehicle to come out of its new facility in the US state of Georgia. While it’s possible to view this as simply a manufacturing move on behalf of the Korean company, it also represents a practical and economic reality for…

Lithium-ion batteries power our lights, thermals, tools, cameras, and phones, but when they fail, they can fail violently. After one friend lost a house and my brother nearly lost his, I stopped treating battery storage like an afterthought. Lithium-ion batteries power everything from flashlights to power tools, but safe storage…

There’s the idealistic, optimistic part of me that wants to believe that federal authorities are good people. I know for a fact that many are, as I’ve had the pleasure of knowing some. However, there are too many stories out there that illustrate how a lot of them aren’t…

More than 54 years after he crawled beneath the Dong Ha Bridge to stop a North Vietnamese armored invasion, Marine Col. John Ripley entered the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes on Thursday. For generations of Marines, the moment represented recognition of one of the most legendary acts of battlefield leadership in…

Stroup Knives is building the HRT Operator Knife as more than another hard-use blade. With 1095 steel, G10 grip, Kydex carry, and a rollout tied to FBI HRT graduates through the HRTA, this knife carries real weight before it ever hits the belt. Why the FBI HRT Pipeline Makes This…

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The historic partnership between the United States Navy and NASCAR will hit a crescendo this weekend as part of the racing series’ “Race the Base” event that celebrates a pair of 250th birthdays. The event, taking place from June 19 to 21 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Calif.,…

The Cimarron U.S.V. Artillery brings the Colt SAA Artillery legend back with .45 Long Colt punch, Rough Riders history, and old-school sixgun swagger. It is part history lesson, part range toy, and part reminder that sometimes the old ways still hit hardest. Refurbished Firepower for the Rough Riders Refurbished Technology…

It started with an absolutely bizarre case where a six-year-old student shot his teacher. The school administrator dropped the ball and is still facing repercussions, and the student’s mom went to prison. It wasn’t so much because the kid had taken her gun, but that she use marijuana, which…

A Department of Veterans Affairs loan is a helpful benefit offered to men and women of the armed forces who qualify. The benefits provide certain opportunities you can’t get with other loans. These perks include the ability to refinance your home up to 100% of its value, and make no…

The Taurus RPC brings roller-delayed 9mm softness, full ambi controls, suppressor-ready hardware, and PDW-style swagger to a price point that should make MP5 fans uncomfortable. We ran 300 rounds through it to see what this little blaster is, what it is not, and whether you should grab one before they…

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and the Hezbollah militant group agreed Friday to stop attacking each other, officials said, after talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off because of intense fighting in southern Lebanon that deepened doubts about the initial agreement to end the war in Iran. The apparent…

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The automobile has been in development for over 140 years to get to where we are. On a global scale, we suspect a graph of development would show a gradual curve upward, even through the 1970s when things got a little rocky for the automotive industry. The reason we believe…

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National Football League teams want to show their appreciation for service members with military discounts on game tickets. Not all teams offer military discounts, but all participate in on-field recognition of our military through the NFL Salute to Service program. Look for your favorite team in the list below. Please…

Alan Pacheco will not be going to prison for possessing a gun without an Illinois carry permit, one that he used to protect himself and his girlfriend from an assault almost two years ago.  The 23-year-old, who was arrested after the shooting in the parking…

With a wide variety of choices, mattress buying can get overwhelming. Mattress options include memory foam, hybrids and adjustables, among others, and purchase methods can be in-store or the popular bed-in-a-box, where mattresses are ordered online and delivered to your front door for you to set up. Luckily, your purchasing…