Judge questions motives for Trump’s order banning transgender troops
A federal judge on Tuesday questioned President Donald Trump’s motives for issuing an executive order that calls for banning transgender troops from serving in the U.S. military, describing a portion of the directive as “frankly ridiculous.” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes indicated that she won’t...
First openly gay DC federal judge rakes Trump admin over military trans ban
The first openly gay federal judge in D.C. spent hours Tuesday grilling the Trump administration over its attempt to codify terms of service for transgender service members in the U.S. military, seeking to determine the extent of potential harm to transgender military personnel. At issue...
Coast Guard data breach impacts pay of 1,135 service members
A security breach of the U.S. Coast Guard payroll system delayed the biweekly pay of more than 1,000 Coast Guard members, according to a service spokesperson. The Coast Guard Investigative Service and Coast Guard Cyber Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding a technological error that...
Point of Impact Shift: Why Suppressors Change Your Zero and How to Compensate
When mounting a suppressor on a rifle, many shooters are surprised to discover their previously perfect zero is suddenly off. This shift in point of impact (POI) is a common and well-documented phenomenon that occurs with virtually all suppressed weapons systems. Understanding why this happens...
Air Force reviewing four-day weekends amid civilian leave crackdown
The Department of the Air Force is cracking down on the unauthorized use of “Family Days” to provide extra days off for its civilian employees — and four-day weekends for airmen and guardians might be next. The Air Force regularly grants troops extra days off,...
Exothermic Pulsefire LRT Flamethrower
Flamethrowers. Few will ever need them, but everyone wants one, right? I’ve owned one of the stalwart old XM42 models for years and have enjoyed it despite its quirks. The Exothermic Pulsefire LRT (long-range torch) crossed my computer screen, and I had to have one....
Civivi Dips Toes into Tactical with the New Perfrico Fixed Blade
Civivi will be rolling out the Perfrico fixed blade alongside the two folders we covered earlier this month, the Elementum Slipjoint and the Clingman. The Perfrico is a full on tactical fixed blade with a big dagger vibe. It’s interesting to see Civivi’s team working...
Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine war
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign policy under President...
Colorado Senate To Approve Firearm Restriction Bill With Exemption
For all intents and purposes, Colorado has rendered the Second Amendment a privilege, not a right, and that still upsets leftist politicians who wanted even more draconian restrictions placed on gun ownership in the state. In January, Democrat lawbreakers, sorry, I meant lawmakers, introduced one...
Democrats Sue Nassau County Executive For Establishing An Illegal Militia
In perhaps one of the most egregiously ironic demonstrations of recent leftist sabre rattling, Democratic legislators Debra Mule (yes, there is a joke in there I’m holding back on), Scott Davis, and the Free and Fair Litigation Group (biting my lip hard now) have filed...
