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Editor’s Introductory Comments:  Most regular SurvivalBlog readers recognize the initials H.L.  She has been one of the blog’s most loyal and prolific volunteers, sending news and information links since around 2010. I am confident that she spritely lives to a three-digit age. But when she does pass away, I hope that her gravestone will be inscribed: “Always a Maverick.” – JWR At age 83 now. I have some very unusual memories of my early life.  I did not lead the conventional life of an American woman born in 1942.  Conventional is fine. However, there was something in my soul that…

Today is the 101st birthday of famed Navy fighter pilot Royce Williams. It is great to see him still alive and kicking!  Williams was just recently awarded the Medal of Honor. The now-declassified story of his aerial combat over Korea against Soviet-piloted MiGs is fascinating reading. It is summarized in Wikipedia. Here is a brief excerpt from his biography: “The story of his battle with the Soviet MiGs led to Williams being debriefed at the time by admirals, the Secretary of Defense, and a few weeks later by newly inaugurated President Dwight D. Eisenhower. These authorities decided to cover up…

In this timely episode of the Guns Podcast US, hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington tackle the sobering reality of personal safety amidst unpredictable geopolitical climates. The post Are You Prepared? YOU Are the True First Responder appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on X: “Our military installations have been turned into gun-free zones—leaving our service members vulnerable and exposed. That ends today.” In an accompanying video, Hegseth says, “Our great republic was founded on a simple, yet bold idea. Our rights as citizens are not granted to us by government but instead by God. Two hundred and fifty years ago the Revolutionary War was fought to secure our God-given rights. The Second Amendment to our Constitution enshrines the right of all citizens to carry weapons to protect themselves, their families, and their fellow citizens. Uniformed…

Lt. Gen. William M. Keys, a decorated war veteran and former president and CEO of Colt Defense and Colt’s Manufacturing Company, passed away on Jan. 24. Keys was born on March 29, 1937, in Fredericktown, Pa., and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism during Operation Prairie II in 1967, where he led his company against numerically superior North Vietnamese forces. Keys held a series of vital command and staff positions, culminating in his service as Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic, and other joint commands until his retirement…

Armed Citizen® Today In Houston, Texas, an electrical/HVAC business owner was traveling to work around 5 a.m. on March 25 when he received a notification that his building’s metal gate was opening. When he arrived, he saw two men inside, who apparently saw him as well, as they reportedly approached “aggressively.” The business owner shot both alleged intruders. The suspects’ conditions were unknown and police were still investigating the incident, including reviewing security footage, at the time of reporting. (abc13.com, Houston, Texas, 3/25/26) From the Armed Citizen® Archives –May 1987 Cathelene and Robert Price were preparing to leave their Indianapolis, Ind., home…

From its vaunted CZ 75 to modern competition and concealed-carry guns, CZ USA has offered a range of designs to suit the needs of today’s handgun enthusiasts. One of the latest models to hit the consumer market is the company’s Shadow 2 Carry. Watch our “Gun of the Week” episode above to see the details of this carry-oriented design. “Now the Shadow 2 is a name that we’re pretty familiar with, and if you’re in the competition circuit, you’re very familiar with it because it is a stellar line of competition-oriented handguns,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune said. “And…

When the boys at Double Bull unleashed their first camouflage cubes on the turkey market, it wasn’t exactly a quick burn. Until then, most turkey hunters just put their backs to a tree and then went into statue mode to fool gobblers. Some hunters employed camo netting or stake-out style blinds, but no one entered into voluntary confinement to kill a bird.Born largely out of the desire to be able to bowhunt turkeys more effectively, pop-up blinds have now become a standard tool in the turkey arsenal. And why not? They are comfortable and provide a huge advantage when used…

On Tuesday, March 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced sweeping changes for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Notably, the Trump Administration will move the headquarters of the federal agency, which manages 193 million acres of multi-use public land, from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, there will be a major shakeup of how USFS organizes its office and research facilities.The administration’s decision to move the headquarters west was explained as moving decision-makers closer to the land that they manage. “Moving the Forest Service closer to the forests we manage is an essential action that will improve our…