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Hobby Lobby, a chain of retail arts and crafts stores, has agreed to pay $3 million and forfeit ancient artifacts that were smuggled into the United States, the Department of Justice said Wednesday. “We should have exercised more oversight and carefully questioned how the acquisitions were handled,” a statement from Hobby Lobby president Steve Green said. “We have […]
The story of Amelia Earhart is among the most enduring of American mysteries. The groundbreaking female aviator who vanished some 80 years ago over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to circumnavigate the globe by plane has been the subject of numerous investigations and a great deal more speculation, but little is known conclusively about Earhart’s […]
Spoiler Alert: the criminally insane are dangerous and we the people need the means to protect ourselves in public places. Arguing about murder weapons is a dangerous distraction. The first lesson is that American trauma care is nothing short of amazing and saved the lives of six victims. The rapid availability of treatment were crucial […]
Omar Khadr, a Canadian-born man who killed an American Special Forces soldier in Afghanistan when he was 15 while fighting for Al Qaeda, will receive an apology and $8 million from the Canadian government. The decision was made this week following years of political controversy in Canada over the plight of a man who had […]
In a recent article, SOFREP discussed the low number of Global War on Terror era veterans found in modern movies and television shows, and the potential reasons why so few of our men and women in uniform go on to live in the spotlight like veterans of previous wars. Among that short list of modern-day […]
Congress is considering lifting the ban on supersonic flight over land due to dramatic new developments in ‘quiet’ supersonic flight technology. They are including directives in the FAA re-authorization bills to study the regulation that banned supersonic flight over land and to consider changing it. “It is important to create bias for action…so we can lead to certification […]
An armed suspect was shot to death on Monday after attempting to steal a helicopter at an airport in Hillsboro, Oregon, the Oregonian newspaper reported. All arriving and departing flights were put on hold at the airport, about 15 miles northwest of Portland, the newspaper said. Read the whole story from Reuters. Featured image […]
Despite the efforts of the Temperance Movement in the mid-1800s to do away with tales of our founding fathers’ (at times) prodigious alcohol consumption in the history books, some stories have survived the 241 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Historical accounts of how hard the founding fathers drank provide us with […]
President Donald Trump has spoken with the last surviving member of the World War II-era Doolittle Raiders ahead of Independence Day. The White House says that Trump spoke Sunday with 101-year-old Lt. Col. Dick Cole of Comfort, Texas, thanking him for his service. Read the whole story from Business Insider. Featured image courtesy of […]
On Friday, NASA announced plans to redirect the course of a small asteroid approaching earth, marking the first step in a planetary defense strategy intended to protect earth from the possibility of large asteroid strikes. NASA’s plan involves using a “kinetic impactor” to change the course of an asteroid on its path so as to […]
With the birth of our nation just days away, I wanted to write about something I believe is absolutely sacred to the soul of this country, the fourth estate. In the last several months, this estate has come under heavy, almost constant fire from not just government officials, namely the President, but from some very […]
Are major changes to the NFA coming ? For many of us who have waded through the piles of ATF forms in order to obtain restricted items like short barrel rifles, silencers and machine guns we sure hope so. In 2017 there really is no reason that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives […]
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
