Daniel Penny and the Attempted Murder of Courage: The Dangerous Precedent of Prosecuting Heroes
Though the Daniel Penny trial is deadlocked with the judge urging jurors to continue deliberating, should they reach a decision, the verdict may ultimately be on something far bigger than the actions of one Marine on a New York City subway. It could be about...
China-Russia cooperation poses rising threat in Arctic, Pentagon warns
For years, the U.S. has been pushed by military officials and lawmakers to devote more resources to the rapidly evolving Arctic environment, but it is a recent surge in regional collaboration between China and Russia that is giving rise to an all-new sense of urgency....
Open season deadlines loom for Tricare, dental and child care accounts
Deadlines for both Tricare and the federal benefits open seasons are soon approaching for the military community, meaning now’s the time to make changes to your health care plans. Tricare open season runs through Monday, Dec. 10. Some Tricare beneficiaries are also eligible for the...
7th Circuit Extends Stay; Gun Owners Stuck with Gun Ban Through State’s Appeal
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Governor J.B. Pritzker’s gun and magazine ban will remain in effect through the appeals process. Last month, US District Court Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled the so-called “Protect Illinois Communities Act” gun and...
Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions
BALTIMORE — A federal judge on Friday ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue considering race in its admissions process, ruling that military cohesion and other national security factors mean the officer training school should not be subjected to the same standards as civilian...
S&W’s Strange On-Again, Off-Again Facebook Suspension
If you haven’t been following the story of social media giant Facebook suspending popular gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson’s page on its platform, suffice it to say that things continue to get weirder. According to Smith & Wesson, their Facebook page, with some 1.6 million...
Michigan Man Mistakes Special Needs Granddaughter For Burglar And Shoots Her
A Michigan woman with special needs has been hospitalized and is fighting for her life after she was mistaken for a burglar and shot by her grandfather in his home. The incident occurred on November 29 in Buena Vista Township at around 7:55 PM. Police...
Boker Magnum Enki is a Small Knife Outfitted with Big Ergonomic Features
Our focus on recent news from the Boker Magnum line continues with a look at the Enki. This is an interesting release that takes an unusual tack with the “ergonomic EDC fixed blade” category. You will have just 2.28 inches of cutting edge on the...
Getting Stocked Up With B5 Systems
Sponsored Content A good barrel and bolt for your rifle are generally agreed to be the most important parts of a good build. But the stock and grip are what contribute the most to the feel and ergonomics of a rifle. Too often these are...
Nonprofits urge Biden to pardon veterans with bad paper discharges
Five veteran-focused nonprofits urged President Joe Biden this week to pardon thousands of veterans with other-than-honorable military discharges before he leaves the White House in January. In a letter sent this week, Minority Veterans of America, the Black Veterans Project, Swords to Plowshares, the Connecticut...
