9 people were killed and 25+ injured following a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia on February 10, 2026. The B.C. RCMP are currently investigating the active shooter incident, which prompted a regional emergency alert and the evacuation of the small community’s secondary and elementary schools. TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. (4-minute read) — The small, close-knit community ...
Even positive changes can be hard to accept. Long before the M1 Garand rifle was in widespread service in the US military, it had its share of detractors. A number of these objectors simply disagreed with the Army’s decision to adopt a semi-automatic rifle at all. They argued that the M1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle was more than capable as a ...
Off The Grid Camping, Hiking & Backpacking, Hiking Gear, Shelter, Wilderness Survival Light backpackers and hikers are often obsessive over their pack weight and frequently run into tough decisions when it comes to shelter. While building natural-material shelters like debris huts or lean-tos is a valuable skill, there are plenty of situations where suitable branches, leaves, or bark are scarce—think ...
Maryland legislators are considering Senate Bill 362, the Ny’Kayla Strawder Act, which would increase penalties for leaving loaded firearms accessible to unsupervised minors. The bill, sparked by several tragic incidents, proposes a standalone criminal charge carrying up to five years in jail for those who fail to secure their firearms. GLEN BURNIE, MD (4-minute read) — A disturbing incident at ...
A 36-year-old man identified as Daniel Hyatt was fatally shot by a homeowner during an alleged early morning home invasion in Harrodsburg. Harrodsburg police are treating the incident as an isolated event and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. HARRODSBURG, KY (3-minute read) — Residents of a Harrodsburg neighborhood were shaken early Friday morning when a confrontation between ...
Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handgun for this review. Julie Golob puts the Springfield Echelon 4.0FC through its paces in this comprehensive review. The pistol bridges ...
Staying warm in cold temperatures isn’t always as easy as you think. Most people know that layering is the best option, but there’s more to it than just looking like Ralphie’s little brother in the classic movie A Christmas Story. It’s not enough to just pile layer after layer; to be effective, you also need to understand what kind of cold ...
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. During Operation Upshot-Knothole Grable, the U.S. fired the only nuclear shell from the M65. The ...
Virginia House Democrats have passed a comprehensive package of firearm control measures, including a ban on the sale of assault-style firearms and large-capacity magazines. The legislation also introduces new civil liability for the firearm industry and stricter storage requirements for homes with minors. RICHMOND, VA (4-minute read) — In a significant policy shift, the Virginia House of Delegates has approved ...
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper has ruled a Wednesday night shooting as an act of self-defense after a homeowner opened fire on two intruders. 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile accomplice allegedly broke into a home on Clearwater Road, resulting in the juvenile being wounded and Drew being arrested after fleeing the scene. NASSAUVILLE, FL (3-minute read) — A ...