Author: Braxton Taylor

Google Pla Apple PodcastsGuests: Philippe Lavigne, a retired French general, was Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force from 2018 to 2021, then NATO’s transformation chief for three years. As media partner for this year’s 20th edition of the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, Defense One is sharing a series of special pre-conference interviews exploring the future of defense, technological innovation, the changing battlefield and geopolitical upheaval. Read the full article here

Tactical clothing and lifestyle apparel brand Viktos recently launched Operatus CCW Jeans for women. These jeans feature a modern and fashionable cut that’s designed to be worn like any other pair of jeans. However, internally, the new women’s Operatus CCW Jeans are optimized for carrying a concealed pistol and any related defensive gear. Viktos even put a special “Apndx” interior waistband to aid with AIWB (appendix-inside-the-waistband) carry. Women’s Operatus jeans also feature an assortment of discreet pockets and reinforced stitching throughout in order to provide better sturdiness during regular use. Operatus Jeans even feature special front-slash pockets that make it…

Magpul Industries is releasing its new line of EDC (everyday carry) backpacks, which consists of three different models: the Magpul EDC 15, EDC 18 and EDC 25. All of these backpacks are constructed with sturdy materials such as 500 denier (500D) medium-weight TPU coated-nylon fabric weave and premium YKK Aquagard zippers. These materials allow Magpul’s new backpacks to not only be scratch-proof and rugged, but also waterproof and stain resistant. Given that these are Magpul-designed backpacks, these three models also make room for a secret, concealed-carry compartment that can house a pistol out of sight. The largest of the trio,…

What is a good workout for someone who is just starting a fitness plan?This is a common question, but there’s no one answer as it depends on a person’s age and physical activity levels. But if you do not have access to someone qualified to set up a beginner program for you, you cannot go wrong by treating yourself like a beginner. Most people go wrong by doing too much, too soon, such as following random workouts online or joining friends to help them get started.By contrast, if you follow these steps, you’ll take the safe and smart path by…

Trump ordered a U.S. military response to protests against immigration enforcement in California. In a memo announcing the move, President Donald Trump invoked his Title 10 authority (10 U.S.C. § 12406) to federalize and deploy 2,000 National Guardsmen in Los Angeles Saturday evening, citing a need to protect “federal personnel and property”—that is, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents whose recent raids in the city have drawn protests.Latest: The LA police declared the downtown to be an unlawful assembly area and told protesters to go home Sunday evening. “Los Angeles police said some protesters had thrown concrete projectiles, bottles and other…

Tech Wisdom: Dirty Magazines The first thing I would do is to separate all of the magazines by brand and caliber. Many factory magazines, even if they are not in their original packaging, have the brand and model of the pistol they are designed for and the caliber of ammunition they are designed to shoot marked where it is readily visible. Read the full article here

So, maybe you’re wondering what all this fuss about red-dot sights on handguns is about. You can’t help but wonder, “Is a red-dot sight right for me?” In my case, the answer has been a resounding “yes” for quite a while now. I’ve found the precision of a red-dot sight to be far superior to standard or even upgraded iron sights on my handguns. Let’s do just a little math, shall we? Using a 3-MOA dot, at 25 yards that translates to .75 inch on the target—literally the “X” in the X-ring. For me, most pistol front sights will cover…

Steven Rinella talks with Lake Pickle, Kate Lospinoso, Maggie Hudlow, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics Discussed: “Old” young trapper Kate; Lake Pickle’s new podcast, “Backwood’s University,” is out now on our network; Maggie’s article on Why You Should Consider a Mutt as Your Next Hunting Dog; poaching turkey in a cemetery; buying someone else’s taxidermy; the origin of Lake’s name and fishing deer season; hunting the way God made you; looking at bobwhite quail habitat; the wonders of the flying squirrel; how it’s rare to be a young, first generation trapper; Old Trapper Kate’s Little Shop of Furs; beaver blankets and…

This week, Cal covers a fishing controversy in Maryland, criminal duck hunters, Neanderthal art projects, and getting hit on at the grocery store. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Week in Review Merch Read the full article here

Most commonly when folks hear the word “bison” they think of the American West. It is rarely, if ever, recognized that there was once a population of bison in the East. In this episode of Understand The Wild we will take a deep dive into the history of bison East of the Mississippi River. We will learn about them as species, we will gain an understanding of their deep impacts on the country’s landscape, and ultimately, we will find out what led to their demise. Read the full article here