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I spent years overseeing the guard force security contract at the embassy in Baghdad. I know this 100+ acre compound well, and I know exactly what it means to rely on its defensive systems. There has been a recent shift in the security landscape that every preparedness-minded person needs to…

I’m not exactly unused to people in academia taking positions that run contrary to mine. In fact, much of the time, if a position I have is widely shared with academia, it’s time I step back and make sure I’m in the right on that position. They’re a good…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Today marks the first official day in April, which is, coincidentally, the silliest day of the year. To celebrate, the gear brands that we love have put their craziest ideas out on display. Is…

For just over the last decade annually during the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting there’s been a woman’s brunch. 2026 is no different and all women are welcomed to attend. The National Rifle Association Annual Meeting is approaching. Each year the Association has their annual…

Charlie Berens posted an April Fool’s campaign bit, and somewhere between the AI kill switch, the Sheepshead mandate, and the demand that data centers pay for their own power, the whole joke took a hard turn into uncomfortable realism. That’s what makes it funny, and also what makes it a…

While actual numbers are hard to find for the number of 3D printers in the United States, we do know that the lion’s share of them are sold in the United States, with millions sold each year internationally. That means there are easily a few million 3D printers in…

On Jan 20., 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that could profoundly affect public lands. “Unleashing American Energy” mandated that the government explore energy production on federal land to achieve American energy independence. A few months later, he issued another order. “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” directed…

On Tuesday, the Daily Mail really stepped in it with its so-called reporting on the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk. It was an absolute trainwreck of misinformation, much of which was based on a complete lack of understanding about bullet matching. Cam covered the story…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Subaru just revealed two eco-friendly SUVs, including its most powerful vehicle ever. The 2027 Subaru Getaway is a brand-new three-row electric vehicle that makes 420 horsepower. The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid brings the fuel-sipping…

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Most of tend to think of soft-on-crime judges and prosecutors as a blue state phenomenon, but the truth is that these ideologues can be found in even the most crimson of red states. The damage done by allowing violent felons to quickly return to the streets after a slap…

I used an early version of the Sawyer Squeeze water filter during a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and while it filtered admirably until the end, one thing was immediately clear: the original foil “squeeze” bladders were junk. They filled hiker boxes throughout southern California, all presumably pinholed and…

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I’m a history buff, but there’s an awful lot of history out there, and absolutely no one knows all of it. Not only are the historians constantly learning new stuff, but there are a lot of things people just don’t bring up that often, so regular schmucks like me…

Our experts have tested more than 50 of the best fitness watches over the past decade. We pulled together the best for every situation in this guide. Whether you’re a marathoner tracking every BPM or just casually interested in your weekly workouts, there’s something here for you. These watches have…

After the Bondi Beach terror attack last December, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was quick to announce plans for a national gun “buyback”, along with new restrictions on the types of arms that would be available for sale and prohibiting non-native Australians from owning firearms.  …

Just when you thought the water bottle craze had died down, here comes something completely different. First, YETI made every tumbler heavier than a tire iron. Then, VSCO girls and their Hydro Flasks turned bottles into fashion accessories. And most recently, everyone went bananas for Stanley’s Quencher because it had…

To hear the urban elite tell it, the problem in our country is that there are just too many guns. We need to curtail that, to discourage people from exercising their right to keep and bear arms, and make it so that only certain, approved parties have firearms lawfully. …

Raide Research has only been around for a few years, and its products are making waves. The brand keeps hitting home runs — from its TourTech Bibs, to its ice-axe compatible LF 2L waist pack, and, of course, its cult classic LF 30 and 40L backpacks. It hasn’t missed the…

Thanks to a quirk in federal law, for nearly a century it’s been illegal to use the United States Postal Service to ship “pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person,” even though long guns can be mailed with no issue.  …

Mark it on the map. A new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas has just been unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. This VW gets smoother sheet metal, a new engine, and new in-cabin tech. All that also comes with the same large interior space and more standard features than before.…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Need help finding the ideal outfit for everyday outdoor adventure? We get it. Sometimes the options don’t add up, between the ounce counts, wicking membranes, and proprietary tech. It seems like outerwear is only…