Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhat throws most preppers off course isn’t a lack of commitment—it’s friction. Life piles on. Focus fades. And sometimes, without realizing it, you’re slogging through life reacting to it, instead of being as effective as you know you can. Prepping is a process, and…

Steiner is taking what worked and shrinking it down. The company just announced the MPS-C, a more compact version of its enclosed emitter pistol optic, aimed squarely at the concealed carry crowd. Same core design philosophy, just trimmed down to better fit today’s smaller carry guns. And honestly, that’s the…

Short answer: No. The Daily Mail breathlessly reported on Monday evening that a new court filing by Tyler Robinson’s defense team claims the “bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk did NOT match rifle allegedly used” by Robinson. That, in turn, has prompted a flurry of posts from those who believe…

For more than a decade, the GearJunkie team has worn close to 50 different rain jackets in just about every name for precipitation. We’ve pulled together everything from jackets for bumping around town to the most ultralight shells for thru-hiking and even techy rainwear for trail running, cycling, and climbing.…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHere comes Thanksgiving travel preparedness time. Thanksgiving is two days away, and you know what that means—awesome Thanksgiving leftovers, and the busiest travel day of the year is tomorrow, the day before Thanksgiving. 82 million people will be hitting the roads and skies this…

Connecticut lawmakers are back at it. And, this time, they’ve got handguns in their sights. House Bill 5043, backed by Governor Ned Lamont, just cleared the Judiciary Committee and is now headed toward a potential floor vote. And depending on who you ask, this isn’t just another gun bill. It’s…

The attack at a Michigan synagogue hasn’t gotten quite the same attention as the attack at Old Dominion University at the bar in Austin, Texas. Part of that is because the only person who died in Michigan was the turd stain terrorist. It’s easy to…

I pushed off the top of Vail’s chair 4, eager to dive into North Rim’s steep fall line terrain blanketed with fresh 6 inches of powder — the terrain where I was sure Fischer’s new Nothings would thrive. I dropped from the upper headwall into a soft pillow of snow,…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLife has a way of drifting off course in small steps. One day, everything feels normal. The next day, you’re thinking about current events, wondering why the world feels like it’s out of alignment. It’s rarely one big event. It’s the accumulation of little…

The U.S. Army has suspended the air crew involved in a viral helicopter incident near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home and launched a formal investigation into the matter, Military.com has learned.Army spokesperson Maj. Montrell Russell said the March 28 flight is now under an Army Regulation 15-6 administrative investigation—a process used…

Just when you thought the pistol brace mess was over, think again. According to a new update from Gun Owners of America (GOA), the federal government is still playing games with one of the most controversial gun rules in recent memory. And if you own a braced pistol, this is…

We gun owners sometimes lose touch with the mental framework of those that are not.  We understand the terminology, functionality and operation of most types of firearms.  Naturally, firearm styles that we own or train with become second nature to us; like a vehicle.  We understand the fundamentals, but…

Dry bags have a single goal — keeping your gear dry. Whether your raft gets flipped, you take a spill in a creek, or you get caught in an unexpected downpour, it’s essential that clothing, sleeping bags, electronics, and other necessities stay dry. If your gear has ever been soaked…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA couple of weeks ago, I asked the Mind4Survival Facebook group a simple question: “If you could pressure-test one part of your plan this weekend, what would it be?” The answers came from several members of the Mind4Survival Facebook group—people just like you. They…

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New York just took a step back. Not by choice, but by court order. In a move that’s being called a major legal victory, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) forced the state to abandon one of the more controversial pieces of its post-Bruen gun…

Owning a firearm in New York isn’t exactly a trivial matter. The state really doesn’t want you armed, and if you’re going to own a firearm, they’ve got a lot of laws in place to discourage you from doing so. That’s especially true with handguns, but it doesn’t necessarily…

Many years ago, I used a cheap floating gun sleeve for duck hunting, but gave it up after a season or two. It was just too much of a hassle, and I didn’t see enough benefit in using it to protect my old hunting shotgun. However, as my shotguns have…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadImagine you’re relaxing at home when the sounds outside shift—from the quiet hum of your street to chaos. Tires screeching. People yelling. Cars are driving into yards and doing donuts on front lawns. Within minutes, the quiet safety of your neighborhood vanishes. In its…

March 2026, Accokeek, MD — Precision is not claimed. It is engineered. Today, Benelli announces the launch of the Art of Performance video series, an in-depth exploration of the proprietary engineering that defines the accuracy and consistency of the Benelli Lupo. This new series elevates the conversation around precision rifle manufacturing, offering an…

Two men have been arrested for a recent robbery on a Green Line train platform in Chicago. As it turns out, one of the suspects had previously been busted for possessing a firearm in the “gun-free” transit system, but was let loose by a Cook County judge over the…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Over the last 40 years, Leatherman has pioneered the multitool category. Its pliers-first design revolutionized the world of everyday carry tools so much that the brand name “Leatherman” is nearly synonymous with the now-common…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen we think about prepping, we often focus on food, water, and shelter. These are critical, but there’s one element we can’t survive without for more than a few minutes: clean air. You can go three weeks without food, three days without water, and…

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