We finally did it. We crossed 40 trillion dollars ($40,000,000,000,000) in national public debt on August 18, 2026. Congratulations to all the people who said we could get there if our politicians were just a little more irresponsible, foolish, short-sighted, careless, feckless, and every other way to describe our national march toward the cliff. We did it at even a faster pace than anticipated. Now, we can get to 80 trillion even faster. Forward, March over the Cliff into the Economic Collapse, Fellow Americans! As you are reading this, the United States has already crossed a critical milestone: The United…

Armed Citizen® Today In Lehigh Acres, Fla., on Aug. 31, a man was told to leave the property of another man, but refused to comply. Instead, he reportedly followed the other man and shoved him down using a pickaxe, then threatened to strike him with it. The man on the ground responded by shooting the suspect. The suspect now faces one charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. (gulfcoastnewsnow.com; Ft. Myers, Fla.; 9/4/26) From the Armed Citizen® Archives – June 11, 1987 Hearing a noise in his Camden, N.J., home, Clinton Tabb decided to investigate. Arming himself, the homeowner…

I’m a sucker for dumplings, so when I saw the viral “blanket” dumpling trend, I couldn’t help but try it with wild game. Inspired by Japanese gyoza, these blanket dumplings offer an easier way to get your fix without the tedious work of folding each one by hand. It’s essentially just a meatball draped with pre-made wonton wrappers. The bottoms are fried until golden and crispy, then a splash of water is added to the pan to steam and soften the tops.Although gyoza is traditionally made with pork, these can be made with virtually any ground wild game, including venison,…

00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places, and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to Onyx Hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pickle, and on today’s episode, we are in the southern marshes of the Gulf learning about the only brackish water turtle in the United States. We’re going to learn about the unique history of this animal, as well as the vital role that they play in these special ecosystems. You want me to grab anything else? 00:00:41 Speaker…

00:00:08 Speaker 1: This is the meat-eater podcast coming at you shirtless, severely bug-bitten, and in my case, underwear-less. 00:00:15 Speaker 2: We hunt the meat-eater podcast. You can’t predict anything. 00:00:20 Speaker 1: Brought to you by First Light. When I’m hunting, I need gear that won’t quit. First Light builds no-compromise gear that keeps me in the field longer. No shortcuts, just gear that works. Check it out at firstlight.com. That’s F-I-R-S-T.com. 00:00:38 Speaker 3: L I T E.com. 00:00:43 Speaker 1: All right, man, we’re here to talk about my all time favorite subject. The subject that…

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Compared to pistoleros of the 19th century, today’s handgunners have it easy. If it’s a revolver, all you need is a box of ammo, and you’re good to go. The same holds true for semi-automatics, unless you decide to up the ante with extra magazines and perhaps an alternate sight setup. But for the shootists of yesteryear, it wasn’t enough just to plunk down a few greenbacks and take possession of a new 1851 Colt Navy or Remington New Model Army, for example. You also had to acquire extra items to make those revolvers shoot. That is why many original…

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Franchi USA isn’t generally the first company one thinks of when it comes to bolt-action utility rifles, but over the last few years, the company has introduced several new models to the market that offer a great feature set for those looking to have a do-it-all platform. Its latest model is the Momentum Utility Lite Elite, or MULE, rifle. Watch our “Gun of the Week” video above to see the rifle in action on the range. “We often talk about the scout rifle concept. You know, that’s that famous Jeff Cooper do-it-all rifle, and, you know, for decades now, people…

00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to This Country Life. 00:00:06 Speaker 2: I’m your host, Brent Reeves. 00:00:09 Speaker 1: From coon hunting to trot lining and just general country living, I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences and 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 podcasts that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stories to share. First fish and the latest baby. The first of anything…