Life in the early 21st Century is increasingly characterized by what marketing specialists dubbed The Subscription Model. For many Americans, it is starting to feel like we are “renting” our lives. It is almost like feeding a parking meter, 24/7, and 365 days a year. It is bad enough having taxes, mortgage payments, and insurance costs, but adding umpteen subscriptions is burdensome. It saps us of our livelihood. Consider how our lives have changed in the past two decades: We used to buy a CD or DVD once, and it was ours for a lifetime. Now, we are mostly expected…

You’ve seen it yourself. There’s a guy in every room who thinks he’s the most dangerous man there. You can spot him in less than 3 seconds. He’s the one broadcasting it. The squared stance that never relaxes. The eyes that sweep too hard, too often. The clothes that try to whisper “low profile” but end up shouting “look at me trying not to be seen.” He’s broadcasting capability, maybe real, maybe imagined, but it leaks out of him like light under a door. And here’s the problem: Anyone who knows how to look can see it just as fast.…

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Winchester Ammunition has once again been selected by the U.S. Army as the second-source provider for small-caliber rifle ammunition. The most recent contract covers 5.56 NATO, 7.62 NATO and .50 BMG cartridges. The award reflects the ongoing, strategic partnership Winchester has as the Army’s second source.The primary source for U.S. Military small-arms ammunition is the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence, Mo. That site is owned by the U.S. Army but managed by an outside contractor. Winchester has filled that role since 2020.“Winchester has consistently demonstrated its ability to meet and exceed the rigorous standards required by the…

My wife and I are both longtime NRA members. I was looking at a recent issue of one of your publications that featured the SAR9sc Gen 3 on the cover. Once again, I started to question the barrel information. Please note I’m not saying or implying there are any lies or misinformation to deceive us customers; I just want to know for myself the true answers. Here is my question: If we take a 1911 like my Springfield Ronin and my Kimber Pro Carry II, both in .45 ACP, and measure from where the front edge of the ejection port…

Armed Citizen® Today A man allegedly broke into a residence in Elbert County, Ga., on Sept. 21, and was discovered by the property owner. The suspect reportedly attempted to assault the owner, and a fight occurred. The homeowner shot the alleged intruder, who then fled the scene. He was arrested a short time later and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (wspa.com; Spartanburg, Ga.; 9/24/26) From the Armed Citizen® Archives – June 14, 1987 Patsy Holdcroft was disturbed by the sound of someone beating on the front door of her Las Vegas, Nev., home. The 25-year-old woman armed herself…

Fall hunting season is here for most of us, and Brent’s sharing a listener story and one from his Arkansas Bear Camp. It’s that time of year when hunters are chasing critters, and Brent’s in the mix with some of his closest friends. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Read the full article here

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On August 28, a Texas man pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act after federal investigators busted an illegal duck hunting operation over a baited pond in Walker County. Richard Lee Bowers, 55, of Conroe, Texas, admitted to running paid duck hunts at Pull Two Ranch, where hunters were taking migratory birds over corn scattered in and around the water.The case dates back to November 2023, when U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents began investigating Bowers’ hunting operation. On November 18, 2023, agents surveilled Pull Two Ranch and discovered several duck blinds positioned around a pond where freshly scattered corn…

Every time a rifle takes on a new role, the setup changes with it. A red dot for close range. Thermal clip-ons for after dark. A ballistic ranging device for precision shooting farther out. The challenge isn’t adding capability — it’s doing it without turning your rifle into a pile-up of adapters and workarounds. The Vortex Pro Cantilever Mounts & Accessories series gives shooters a more streamlined way to adapt their setup to the task at hand. Built in the USA and designed as a complete system, the Pro Cantilever Mounts & Accessories let shooters configure their rifle for changing…