President Joe Biden orders his administration to strengthen restrictions on ghost guns, self-assembled firearms that lack serial numbers and can be bought without background checks. These guns’ rising prevalence in cities, such as Baltimore and Philadelphia, is prompting calls for action, especially as almost a third of guns recovered in California in 2019 were unserialized. The Justice Department is set to propose a rule aimed at curbing the spread of these weapons, responding to increasing pressure after several mass shootings across the U.S. Gun safety advocates are optimistic, noting the urgency to enforce existing laws and utilize the pledged $900…

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00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light, Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey, everyone, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which is brought to you by First Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today’s episode is all about this time of the year when white tails go hard antlered and everything seems to get a little mixed up out…

Bakersfield city officials are actively seeking a $5 million grant to bolster prevention programs for at-risk youth, building on a significant decline in homicides. Since establishing partnerships with local organizations in 2022, the city has managed to reduce homicides from 50 to less than 25, demonstrating the impact of community-based efforts in combating gun violence. The proposed funding will expand outreach and target individuals most vulnerable to engaging in violence, as detailed by City Manager Christian Clegg, who emphasizes that preventing a single homicide saves taxpayers over $4 million. Personal stories, such as that of Alicia Davidson and her son,…

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Introduction The rule of “Two is one, one is none” applies to almost all preparations. But what happens if once we’re safely in our shelter, we discover we’re missing a tool? In a WTSHTF situation, with no way to go out to a hardware store or have an online store deliver it to your doorstep, this situation would be catastrophic unless you had basic tools and knew how to build your own. With makeshift materials (as some military manuals call them) when there isn’t anything else suitable available, you can build a tool for yourself that will do the job.…

In a heated exchange, Tulsi Gabbard rebukes former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, labeling her an “agent of darkness and hatred” for claiming that prayer alone cannot solve the ongoing gun crime epidemic. This confrontation follows Psaki’s reaction to the recent Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, where she argued that “thoughts and prayers” are insufficient for ensuring safety or justice for the victims and their families, igniting a broader discussion on faith and action in the wake of tragedy. Gabbard links Psaki’s comments to a deeper cultural conflict, suggesting they reflect a disdain for faith and God, and a desire…

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September 2, 1798: The first reported bank robbery in the US: Bank of Pennsylvania robbed of $162,821 at Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia. The wrong man — blacksmith Patrick Lyon (pictured) — was accused of being one of the perpetrators. — September 2, 1969 was the day that the first automatic teller machine (ATM) made its first public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York. — The prepping Paratus holiday — an invention of our friend Commander Zero — is observed on the third Friday in September.  I recommend giving very practical preparedness-related gifts. — Today’s…