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Jared Keller was the Managing Editor for content at Military.com. He is the former managing editor of Task & Purpose and previously worked for The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media, Al Jazeera America, and Maxim magazine. A former columnist for Pacific Standard magazine (RIP), his writing has appeared in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Smithsonian magazine, Wired, and many other outlets. Read Full Bio Read the full article here
Common digestive conditions, such as acid reflux, can impact our sleep patterns. Our eating, drinking and activity habits can disrupt our No. 1 recovery tool (sleeping) by causing sleep apnea, the inability to fall asleep and several trips to the bathroom overnight. This cycle can continue to spiral, with an increased appetite throughout the day and evening possibly leading to further sleep difficulties. Here is how we can stop the cycle.Sleep is essential to our health, but what often goes overlooked is the impact that eating and drinking habits have on the quality and amount of our sleep each night.…
Springfield Armory is releasing the new Saint Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol, the latest addition to the Victor line of AR-pattern firearms. The Saint Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol features a forged 7075 T6-aluminum dedicated 9mm upper and lower receivers and uses a direct-blowback system for enhanced reliability. The SAINT Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol features a Melonite-treated 8.5-inch barrel for better performance from the 9mm round. At the muzzle there is the SA Muzzle Drum that is recessed under the pistol’s freefloat handguard. The handguard features M-Lok slots for adding accessories and an M-Lok handstop is included on the lower section of…
Guard troops, ICE stage photo op in Los Angeles park. A masked and heavily-armed assortment of agents from nine agencies and the National Guard flooded a public park in California Monday morning for an hourlong “show of force akin to a Hollywood movie,” the Los Angeles Times reported after images surfaced online and via embedded Fox TV cameras. Agency representation included Customs and Border Protection; Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Federal Protective Service; Homeland Security Investigations; ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations; the U.S. Marshals Service;…
The U.S. Army has awarded FN America with a $4.9 million contract to supply additional FN M240L medium machine guns. The M240L was originally adopted by the branch in 2010, after a joint development effort with FN to create a lighter, yet durable, medium machine gun. The M240L has been the cutting-edge for lightweight, medium machine guns since its introduction. It delivers the same performance and longevity as its predecessor—the FN M240B—despite weighing five pounds less. The 18-percent weight reduction was achieved by incorporating titanium into the design, including the receiver, and introducing new manufacturing methods to adjust material properties.…
Physical fitness is not just about looking good or feeling strong, it is a cornerstone of readiness for high stakes scenarios like shooting competitions and emergency situations, as well as a key to a higher quality of life without chronic pain. Part 9 from our 12-part series Built for Readiness Shooting Competitions, Crisis Response, and Living Pain FreePhysical fitness is not just about looking good or feeling strong, it is a cornerstone of readiness for high stakes scenarios like shooting competitions and emergency situations, as well as a key to a higher quality of life without chronic pain. Whether you…
So you’ve tagged a respectable animal, and the big tasks of packing out, skinning, and butchering are done. Next comes the familiar dilemma of how to commemorate your kill. Maybe the price tag or a lack of wall space talks you out of a shoulder mount. Or, maybe you’re just a minimalist at heart. Regardless, a European skull mount is a great low-cost alternative to preserve the memory of your hunt for a lifetime.Behind a skull cap for antlers or horns, a Euro mount is the simplest DIY option for any hunter looking to add a piece to their trophy…
The ProblemYou recently bought your first handgun. The reason was simple: It was for personal defense only. You could care less about recreational shooting, competition and certainly not hunting. Guns and their use are foreign to you. But, in the interest of personal safety—with crime on the rise and the locals in the neighborhood being victimized by an increasing number of criminal encounters—you thought you should take a proactive approach and prepare yourself for what seems to be an inevitable, unavoidable eventuality. You got your concealed-carry permit, but that did nothing to prepare you to defend yourself during a street…
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
This week Reid and Dan host ACM song of the year winner and longtime friend Josh Phillips out in God’s Country. The three of them right away dive in recapping Turkey season and the play by play of his wife bagging her first ever turkey this season. They discuss Josh’s passion of building guns and he shares some of his favorite pieces with Dan and the pricing breakdown for them. He shares the story behind writing “Dirt Cheap”, how it landed with Cody Johnson, and what it was like winning ACM Song of the Year. The episode ends with a…