Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me the Hard Way

Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. But the hunts that teach the most are usually the ones that fall apart. Michael “Micky” Luby puts it plainly: the hunts he botched outright shaped him far more than the successful ones ever did. Steven Rinella made a similar point when he ...

By James Chen •

Modular Box Blind Field Test: Does Orion’s 68VT Deliver?

A modular hunting blind costs far more than a pop-up, so the real question is whether the comfort, durability, and silence justify the jump. After Amanda Oliver ran the Orion 68VT through actual use, the verdict came down to how you hunt and how long you plan to leave a blind in the woods. If [&#...

By James Chen •

Shootings Hit Decade Low in Q3 2026 as Gun Sales Tick Up

Shooting deaths fell to their lowest third-quarter total in more than a decade, according to Gun Violence Archive data, while estimated firearm sales increased in 2026. The post Shootings Hit Decade Low in Q3 2026 as Gun Sales Tick Up appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

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Army Announces First Ever ‘Manufacturing Rodeo’

Washington, D.C. — October 12, 2026 Acting Secretary of the Army Honorable Adam Telle announced the Army’s first?ever Manufacturing Rodeo during the AUSA National Convention opening ceremony, describing it as a competitive stress test for both the Army’s organic industrial base and the nati...

By Eric G •

Miracle at Truk: Operation Hailstone

The Japanese seized the Caroline Islands in Micronesia in 1914, and established a naval base on the island of Truk within it in 1939. As the primary anchorage for the Imperial Japanese Navy’s 4th Fleet, Truk was soon transformed into a fortress. Truk seemed the perfect spot. Offering a natural ...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Columbus Gun Ordinances

Ohio's Fifth District Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction against Columbus gun ordinances on October 9, rejecting the city's five challenges to the lower court's order. The decision in Doe v. Columbus keeps the interim relief in place while the underlying dispute continues. The post ...

By Brandon Curtis •
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