There are currently seven candidates vying the GOP nod in the crowded Maine gubernatorial primaries. Bearing Arms had a chance to interview four of them and Garrett Mason was one. Mason is a Maine politician and businessman. He entered politics at the age of 25,…

Travelers who research must-visit spots in Florida have no problem finding worthy attractions. If you know where to look, however, the Sunshine State is packed with wild, natural destinations often overlooked by visitors. These spots aren’t too secret, though, as most are easy to access, lying close to major cities. …

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First-person shooters have always been exciting, but class systems made them way more exciting. In FPS without classes, things basically came down to a player’s aim, speed, and map knowledge. Class-based games added another layer. The choice made before a match could shape how a whole team played once the…

It’s not easy to own a gun in Massachusetts, at least not legally. If you don’t mind breaking the law, though, it’s absurdly simple: steal a gun, buy a gun on the black market, have someone else buy a gun for you, or build your own, to name a…

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There are a handful of military bases near San Antonio, Texas, including Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. Whether you’re stationed in the area or simply visiting, there are lots of fun family-friendly things to do that include military discounts. Keep in mind that…

We only get a say in certain elections. Obviously, those include state and local government, but we just get to pick one representative for the House and our two senators, and we don’t get to pick both of them at the same time most years. …

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After hearing the news about the Hong Kong high-rise fire back in November 2025, I thought about the safety of apartment and condo dwellers living in high-rise buildings. In the aftermath of the tragedy, 161 people lost their lives, and thousands of residents were displaced. Many factors contributed to the…

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As the nation heads toward Memorial Day and the country’s 250th anniversary of its founding this summer, a recent ceremony honored exceptional individuals and organizations for their service, sacrifice and commitment to the U.S. Armed Forces. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Higher Quest Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the…

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A New Smyrna Beach, Florida, man has pleaded guilty to one count of receiving stolen government money after federal prosecutors said he faked blindness for years to collect nearly a quarter-million dollars in Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation. Jerry Smith, 73, faces up to 10 years in federal prison…

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Mareem Al-Mosawi has had no easy path toward her dreams. The daughter of Iraqi immigrants who fled to the U.S., and as the eldest sibling in her family, she was tasked to care for her visually impaired mother, who speaks only Arabic, while trying to keep her Middle Eastern identity…