Author: Braxton Taylor

Military service demands a level of fitness that allows its members to be resilient, adaptable and prepared to meet a wide variety of physical challenges. Tactical fitness training needs a foundation of strength, endurance and functional movement. Incorporating fundamental exercises, such as squats, lunges, carries, crawls and load-bearing movements, is among the best ways to prepare the body for the rigors of military training.These activities complement a leg day routine, helping to build core stability, improve cardiovascular ability and enhance muscular strength and endurance for tactical athletes. This workout provides a favorite leg day exercise routine, arranged in a way…

In an era when immigration policy is often reduced to threats and responses, we would do well to remember the story of Nguyet Anh Duong, a retired U.S. civil servant and one of the quiet heroes behind a vital piece of modern American military capability.Duong, a Vietnamese immigrant who fled to the United States after the fall of Saigon in 1975, went on to become a leading weapons scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, Md. There, she played a pivotal role in developing “bunker buster” bombs that eventually led to the weapons used in the recent…

Yesterday a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruling struck down California’s restrictive law that required background checks for every ammunition purchase in its Rhode v. Bonta decision—a case backed by the National Rifle Association and the California Rifle and Pistol Association. It is a significant victory for Second Amendment rights, but it remains unclear whether the regulation, enacted in 2016, remains in place at this time. “The Ninth Circuit applied the text-and-history test set forth in the NRA’s landmark Supreme Court victory, NYSRPA v. Bruen,” NRA-ILA summarized. “First, the Ninth Circuit determined that the background check requirement…

The Element’s KC Smith archery hunts for whitetails in the rugged badlands of south Texas. KC loads up in his jon boat to get across a reservoir in hopes to find solitude and more bucks. The goal is to tag a south Texas whitetail then forage some wild Mexican oregano to make a hearty soup. Will KC gather each item on his grocery list? Presented by OnX Maps Read the full article here

The U.S. must double its sub production, CNO nominee says. “We need a transformational improvement and the ability to deliver twice the capacity that we’re currently delivering” in order to meet the needs of the U.S. Navy and the country’s commitments to the UK and Australia under the AUKUS pact, Adm. Daryl Caudle, the U.S. Fleet Forces Command leader who is nominated to be the chief of naval operations, told senators Thursday during his confirmation hearing. “We need to transformationally improve the output of the two yards that are producing our Virginia-class submarines. There needs to be some creativity, some ingenuity,…

The Gnome held his ramshorn bow at full draw for minutes, ages it felt like. The horned beast browsed carelessly through the brush in front of him and refused to turn in any direction, totally occupied by the lush green grass on the opposing side of the meadow.His arm gave a feeble shake. Annoyed with himself, he straightened his back and stood up a little taller, and in a second, the Gnome knew he’d made a stupid mistake. A small branch cracked above him, and the unicorn shot its head up, nostrils flaring with grass still hanging out the sides…

Most hunters will eventually have to make this decision: Should you fire a bullet through brush at a game animal?Considering how much energy a bullet is carrying, it doesn’t seem like a few twigs and leaves should impact its trajectory. But don’t be so sure. In a recent episode of MeatEater Experiments, Janis Putelis and Clay Newcomb determined that even a small amount of interference can significantly alter a bullet’s flight.The TestHunters and gun writers have opined on this topic for decades, but most didn’t have access to a slow-motion camera. Janis and Clay did. So, while their test departed…

Taurus is reintroducing one of its most powerful and versatile revolvers, the Raging Judge 513. This limited production model marks the bold return of a platform known for its formidable capabilities and unique multi-caliber design. Chambered in .45 Colt, 3-inch .410-bore and .454 Casull, the Raging Judge is purpose-built for those who demand flexibility and stopping power in a durable, heavy-duty revolver. Its matte stainless-steel finish, paired with a rubber grip featuring a distinctive red cushioned insert, ensures both strength and handling comfort— ideal for backwoods protection or serious range time. The Raging Judge combines power, versatility, and a proven…

Not only did Black not have a moose tag—which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in The Gem State—but he shot the moose with a high-powered rifle while it was standing on a U.S. Forest Service Road. It’s illegal to shoot on or across a forest service road.Then Black got himself into a pickle. He attempted to load the dead moose into his vehicle, but got the vehicle stuck in the snow in the process of doing so. Black walked out of the backcountry and was picked up by two hunters.According to IDFG officials, Black told the hunters about killing the bull…

If you’re like most of us at MeatEater, you’ve been listening to the new Turnpike Troubadour album, The Price of Admission, on repeat this summer. The title track’s opening line, “There’s a mid-July whitetail in velvet, red as your old Chevrolet,” is inspiration enough to get out and check your trail cameras.Seeing velvet bucks this time of year is kind of like walking by a closed bakery. You can admire all you want, but that’s about it until opening time. Still, it can help you find your target buck now, and you can start building out a hunt plan well…