Author: Braxton Taylor

A classified U.S. intelligence assessment has found that U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend did not fully eradicate Tehran’s nuclear program, undercutting public statements made by the president and other officials, according to a source familiar with the matter.The early findings, which were produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency, say the strikes only set Iran’s nuclear weapons program back by a few months. The person confirmed the existence of the DIA report, which was first reported by CNN, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to publicly discuss the matter.Under orders from President Donald…

With the war in Ukraine well into its third year and the Middle East on tenuous ground as Iran and Israel trade missile salvos—and the U.S. throwing its hat in the ring on Saturday—any conversation about reducing U.S. troop presence in U.S. Central or European Command appears to be on hold.That was the message the likely incoming heads of those commands sent during a confirmation hearing Tuesday, along with concerns that one consequence of the U.S. striking Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend could be Iran aligning itself even more closely with the U.S.’s other top adversaries: China, Russia, and…

For more than two decades, the United States has employed every tool short of direct military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Sanctions, sabotage, cyberattacks, and diplomatic negotiations all aimed to slow Tehran’s march toward becoming a nuclear power. Four administrations—including Trump’s own in 2019—have contemplated striking Iran’s nuclear facilities but ultimately pulled back due to the enormous risks. The regime in Tehran survives on three legs of a gruesome stool: its terrorist proxy network, its missiles, and its ability, should it decide to, build nuclear bombs. With the first two legs of the stool already wobbly, Saturday’s strike…

THE HAGUE—NATO officials predict that Russia will continue to make slow gains in Ukraine this summer despite taking high casualties—a situation that remains bleak with few signs of a breakthrough for either side. “The real bottom line is the situation on the battlefield continues to be difficult. Ukraine continues to show a lot of innovative spirit…but we’re in for a stressful and difficult summer,” a senior NATO official told reporters Tuesday at the NATO Summit on condition of anonymity. Russia continues to make “steady advances” in Sumy, an oblast in northeast Ukraine, and appears to be creating a buffer zone around Ukraine’s…

Since the first grey wolves were reintroduced to Colorado in 2023, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) knew they had a headache on their hands. Just how immense the migraine was, however, surpassed their expectations—and continues to do so.At commission meetings, members regularly spend an outsized amount of time arguing over wolf policy, detracting from time that could be used to guide the management of the state’s numerous other game species, like elk and deer. At a recent meeting on June 11, CPW director Jeff Davis intentionally omitted a wolf update from the agenda for that exact reason, but the conversation…

THE HAGUE—Top NATO and U.S. officials said President Trump is “committed” to the Western alliance, but cautioned that a sea change is coming—one that will result in Europe being in charge of its own defense. “My message to my European colleagues is ‘stop worrying so much.’ Start to make sure that you get investment plans down, that you get [the] industrial base up and running, that the support for Ukraine remains at a high level. This is what you should work on, and stop running around being worried about the U.S. They are there. They are with us,” NATO Secretary General…

Steelhead Outdoors has designed a secure, American-made horizontal handgun locker featuring a pushbutton Simplex lock for fast access without electronics, batteries or keys. Built to accommodate guns with accessories, Steelhead Fast Access Lockers weigh over 15 pounds and are 11.5 inches wide, 6.75 inches tall and 11 inches deep. The lock is formed and welded from 14-gauge steel with a 12-gauge door and features a durable black textured powder coat finish. The base features a layer of ⅜-inch foam to protect stowed firearms. We understand handgun owners want to access securely stowed firearms quickly while at home,” explained Steelhead Outdoors Co-Founder…

After 11 days of war, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire Monday evening in the hopes of ending the direct conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran—but both Israel and Iran reportedly continued exchanging attacks on Tuesday. Israel’s military says it intercepted another 15 Iranian drones overnight, hours after the deadline Trump announced. And Israeli strikes targeted at least one radar site near the Iranian capital of Tehran, Reuters reports, citing Israeli army radio and locals in Tehran. Iranian officials said Israel’s latest strikes came in at least three “waves” beginning around 9 a.m. local, the Wall Street Journal reports.Iran’s…

If you’ve been around dog trainers long enough, you’ve no doubt heard the expression, “You have to put a good foundation on the pup!” or something along those lines.Trainers love to talk about how building a strong foundation makes future training easier. While I completely agree with the premise, I also think that the term “foundation” is ambiguous, and that’s a problem. How can we build a foundation if we don’t know what the foundation is supposed to look like?A dictionary’s definition of a foundation is something like, “the basis or groundwork of anything.” When we’re talking about a foundation…

Steiner Optics has partnered with Bruiser Industries to further develop enhanced tactical training scenarios and mission-specific instruction using Steiner’s LVPO, red dots, lasers and more. Bruiser Industries was founded in 2018 by Joe Dawson following his service in the U.S. Navy. Today, the company offers firearm training and consulting for military, law enforcement and civilians, with each course tailored to the specific needs of the student or organization. From pistol and carbine instruction to precision and long-range rifle work, the company brings “…instructors and perspective from various tactical and non-tactical backgrounds to do our best to ensure every student is better…