GrabAGun, a Texas-based online retailer of firearms, ammunition and accessories, went public on the New York Stock Exchange on July 16, 2025 (NYSE: PEW), receiving $179 million in gross proceeds that the company affirmed will be used to expand its online platform and fund strategic acquisitions. Donald Trump Jr., a member of the company’s board of directors, as well as an advisor and shareholder in the company, expressed his excitement with the company’s future focus. “As a lifelong supporter of 2A rights, I am proud to support and be involved with GrabAGun and its mission of modernizing the F&A (firearms…

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00:00:06 Speaker 1: If you notice anything different about today. There’s a few things different about today. First one is there’s no guest boom first first difference. Second difference is my hair flipping out in the back now. Never happened before, but I feel pretty cool. Third difference is the AC doesn’t work in this building right now. Nope, So we have a bunch of box fans around, but we can’t use them because it’s too loud. Yep, So we’re we’re gonna cut this one pretty pretty quick. It should be interesting to see how our appearances changed deteriorate over…

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been alarmingly rapid since 2022. Before then, AI was considered little more than a plaything or a novelty.  But now it is transforming businesses, wiping out entire categories of office jobs, and threatening human liberty. The first practical release of the Claude AI code-writing tool just by itself has completely transformed the global software industry. I’m talking about a Buggy Whips level of industry transformation. As a personal illustration, I should mention that my youngest son is now in his third year at a university here in The American Redoubt, studying for a…

On August 19, 1561, Mary Queen of Scots arrived in Leith, Scotland to assume the throne after spending 13 years in France — August 19th is the birthday of Philo Taylor Farnsworth (1906-1971). Farnsworth was an American inventor who is best known for his image pickup device that formed the basis for the fully functional and complete all-electronic television system. Among his many other inventions was the Farnsworth-Hirsch fusor, a small nuclear fusion device that remains a viable source of neutrons. At his death, he held over 300 patents, mostly in radio and television. — Today’s feature article is by…

Two police officers from the Tremonton-Garland Police Department, Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, are fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call on August 17, 2025. Sorensen, 56, had over 16 years of service, while 31-year-old Estrada recently joined the department, making a notable impact in the community through outreach efforts. As the community grieves, details emerge about their legacies; Sorensen was recognized for his dedication to domestic violence victims and competed in obstacle course events, while Estrada was remembered fondly for his engagement with local children. Both officers leave behind families, with Sorensen survived by his…

High school athletes from Ramsay IB and A.H. Parker High Schools join forces to combat youth violence during the Third Annual Birmingham City Schools Stop the Violence Football Classic at Legion Field on August 21, 2025. This event provides a crucial platform for these student-athletes to voice their concerns regarding gun violence affecting their community, with the past four years seeing Parker High School take the victory on the field. The athletes emphasized the importance of the “Common Ground” program, a conflict resolution initiative implemented in Birmingham schools to promote peace. Participants will be given T-shirts featuring the slogan “Be…

The firearm industry expresses skepticism regarding recent proposals from lawmakers, including President Joe Biden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, advocating for the creation of lists to identify gun owners. Industry representatives argue that such measures could lead to violations of due process and potential abuses, similar to issues seen in other government lists, like the “No Fly” terror watch list. In response to these proposals, experts highlight the implications for Second Amendment rights and warn against the normalization of tracking law-abiding gun owners. With administrative costs associated with gun owner licensing and fears of surveillance, those in the industry emphasize the…

Gun laws are unexpectedly emerging as a focal point in the 2024 presidential race, with notable contrasts between Donald Trump and Hunter Biden. While Trump, who promises significant spending, finds himself unable to purchase a firearm, Biden faces criminal charges related to a gun purchase. This intriguing juxtaposition raises questions about the political ramifications of gun legislation and highlights the varied personal experiences of two prominent figures in the election. Trump’s past boasts of financial power stand in stark contrast to Biden’s struggles, prompting voters to consider how issues of gun ownership and legality will shape their decisions in the…

As Nebraska approaches the five-year anniversary of its conceal-carry law, law enforcement officials express concern over its impact on public safety, noting that many citizens feel more uneasy than secure. Lincoln Police Chief Jim Peschong cites an incident where a customer left a restaurant upon spotting a concealed handgun, highlighting the anxiety such laws may instill in the community. Despite the number of active concealed-carry permits standing at 15,432, state agencies lack a centralized database to track related incidents or crimes by permit holders. With only one documented case of a permit holder intervening successfully in a crime, questions around…