On December 15th, 1569:  While being hunted by Queen Elizabeth I (pictured) for treason in “The Rising of the North”, Charles Neville, Earl of Westmorland, escaped to Scotland. — December 15th is Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights became law on this day in 1791, following ratification by the state of Virginia. We encourage our American readers to gather publicly and read the Bill of Rights aloud. — The 15th of December, 1923, was the birthday of Uziel “Uzi” Gal (born Gotthard Glas). He is, of course, remembered as the inventor of the famous Uzi submachine gun. —…

Auto-Ordnance, in partnership with the artists at Altered Arsenal, has announced the release of a special-edition M1 carbine in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The specially crafted rifle pays tribute to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of the American servicemen who fought on the black sands of the island. The rifle’s most prominent feature is its detailed wood stock, which is engraved with iconic imagery and sentiments. In a tribute to the fallen, the individual names of many of the thousands of American servicemen who lost their lives in the battle are engraved directly…

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Introductory Legal Proviso:  What I’m presenting in this article is solely for informational purposes. Consult local, state, and Federal law before buying or constructing a suppressor.  Stay legal!  Take note that the following applies only to folks who live in free states. There are many states like California and Illinois that have bans on suppressors. – JWR — As of January 1, 2026, the National Firearms Act (NFA) Tax on suppressors (called “silencers” in the legal world), short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSes) will drop from $200 per transfer to ZERO. So now, although the NFA transfer application no…

On December 13, 1774, Paul Revere and Wentworth Cheswell made their famous ride to warn Portsmouth of the approach of British warships. — December 13th was the birthday of Sergeant Alvin York. — After spending nine months on the run, former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured on December 13, 2003. — Today we present another   We need more entries Round 122 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $978,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest.  Round 122 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that…

Earlier this month, the U.S. House Committee of Natural Resources held a hearing on sea lion management on the Columbia River. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, “Columbia River salmon and steelhead face a serious threat from sea lions that have learned to consume these fish at predation hotspots such as dams, fish ladders, and natural pinch points in the river and its tributaries.”To combat the problem, state and federal agencies have tried a plethora of non-lethal options with limited success, including a dummy orca that went belly-up and arm-flailing inflatable men on docks. Additionally, officials have…

The Kodiak, introduced in 2024, is based on the company’s iconic Anaconda design, which was brought back to the market in 2021. In fact, the Kodiak, like the Anaconda, is also somewhat of a reintroduction, too. Back in the early 1990s, Colt produced a small number of Kodiak revolvers, which were based on the first-generation Anacondas. Those revolvers were outfitted with 6-inch barrels, though, and for this new generation of Kodiak revolvers, Colt chose to add a carry-ready, 4.25-inch variant, which is what we have on the range today. There are a few key features that distinguish the new Kodiak…

I must admit, as a kid raised on the East Coast who now lives in Texas, the idea that you could harvest your own Christmas tree on public land is a foreign, wonderful concept.But it makes sense. We harvest meat and mushrooms and trout from our public land–why not Christmas trees?If you’re fortunate enough to live in a state where such a magical Yuletide tradition is possible, take advantage of it. Don’t get your tree at Home Depot. Venture into the mountains and cut one down yourself, like St. Nick and Paul Bunyan intended.If you’re not sure where to start,…

00:00:04 Speaker 1: Smell off. 00:00:04 Speaker 2: Now, lady, Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia podcast. Welcome to Meet Eater Radio Live. It’s eleven am Mountain Time, that’s one pm for our friends in Machias, Maine, on Thursday, December eleven, and we’re live for Meet Eater, HQ and Bozeman. I’m your host, Spencer, joined today by Seth Randall was supposed to be here, but for some reason he had to bail. It was a good reason. Now on today’s show, we’ll interview Kurt Steiner, the man who holds the world record for skipping a rock eighty eight times, and we’ll…

00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to this country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just in general country living. I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stores to share. Being on time it’s a pet peeve of mine and has been for quite some time.…