Author: Braxton Taylor
Charles Barger’s life began under difficult circumstances and never really got any easier.Born into a notorious Kansas crime family, Barger was put up for adoption when his father was imprisoned for murder, then was orphaned as a boy when his adoptive parents died. He quit school after the fourth grade and tried to support himself with farm jobs for a while before registering for the draft in 1917 — the year the United States entered World War I.”The only constants in his life, it seemed, were hard work, poverty and loneliness,” retired Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Bowman wrote in…
Russian attacks on Ukraine are spiking, and Vladimir Putin’s troops are pressing a 3-1 advantage inside the partially-occupied Sumy region, where 50,000 Russian forces are trying to “wear us down with their numbers,” Kyiv’s top military officer Gen. Oleksandr Syrskiy told the Wall Street Journal Sunday.Moscow’s forces also just invaded and occupied their first Ukrainian village in the east-central Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Reuters reports, citing Russian state-run media Monday. Russian forces first entered the region in May, but have been unable to seize much territory there until this weekend. That ended with the occupation of Dachnoye, just inside the border with…
The old saying is that if you want to get big, you must eat big and lift big. Science confirms this, but it is more complicated than simply eating more. It matters what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat and how you exercise. It is not as simple as just getting on the “see food” diet.One of my favorite acronyms for SEAL is Sleep, Eat and Lift. If you want to gain weight, this is the combination that is required.The Science of Weight GainBe PatientA recent study on weight gain for athletes and military personnel found that…
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There’s a bitter irony in war: When missiles start falling, they sometimes have a way of breathing new life into loathed, embattled leaders, rather than ushering them out the door.So even though both the Iranian regime and Israel’s perennial prime minister have been deeply unpopular for years, it’s worth considering the possibility that war may be the very thing keeping them in power—at least for now. Over a decade reporting from the Middle East, I’ve seen repeatedly how military threats have a way of eclipsing internal power struggles. We’ve seen this Rally ‘Round the Flag Effect throughout U.S. history as well.…
In 2025, armed citizens enjoy a broader variety of defensive-handgun choices than ever before. In terms of guns commonly available at your local gun counter, off-the-shelf handgun accuracy and reliability is as high as it has ever been. It’s a wonderful development that firearms manufacturers are producing such a broad array of makes and models that function reliably, but this has led to neglect of foundational gun-handling skill in the average person’s practice routine: malfunction drills. Despite production handguns being more reliable than ever, I believe occasionally practicing malfunction drills remains an important part of a quality practice routine and…
This week, Cal talks about a disappointing cousin, everything you need to know about Sen. Mike Lee’s effort to sell public land, and a new bill in New York legalizing crossbows during archery season.To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Read the full article here
We are back for Season 3 of MeatEater Kids!In this episode, Clay teaches us all about his favorite animal, the black bear, Maggie brings some clues and “coos” for us to crack in Guess That Critter, and Spencer leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia! Read the full article here
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
Legacy Sports International, the importer for Citadel shotguns, has just introduced two new Citadel Boss 25 California compliant shotgun variants. These new shotguns consist of a model that’s finished with the American flag and a model that’s finished with a burnt bronze Cerakote finish. Citadel Boss 25 shotguns are semi-automatic, 12-gauge shotguns based on the layout of the classic AR-10. Instead of a tubular magazine, they feed from a detachable-box magazine that sits in place in front of the action in a traditional magazine well. Legacy Sports International / Citadel Boss 25 12-gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun Specifications Caliber: 12 gauge Action:…