California has been rattled by clusters of small earthquakes that arrive in flurries, unsettle residents and light up social media with speculation about the next catastrophe. Seismologists call these episodes earthquake swarms, and they say the pattern carries a very different message from a single strong shock. For Californians trying to read the ground beneath…
The argument over which handgun caliber belongs on a responsible citizen’s belt has outlived several generations of pistols, ammunition designs, and training doctrines. I see that fight replayed every day in gun shops, classes, and online threads, usually with more heat than light. The carry caliber debate refuses to go away because it is not…
Across the United States, veterinarians and rehabilitators are sounding the alarm about a rising threat to raptors: toxic lead exposure that is killing bald eagles, golden eagles, hawks, and owls or leaving them too weak to survive in the wild. Wildlife officials say the pattern is no longer a series of isolated tragedies but a…
Firearms owners often obsess over keeping their guns spotless, yet the habits they rely on can quietly shorten service life, weaken reliability, and even compromise safety. Many of the routines passed along at ranges, in hunting camps, or in military units sound disciplined but actually accelerate wear or mask real problems. The difference between a…
Across the world’s oceans, the wrecks of World War II warships lie in darkness, frozen at the moment of their destruction. For decades, many of these steel giants were little more than coordinates on a chart or rumors in veterans’ memories. Only with the rise of deep-sea technology, persistent explorers, and a new respect for…
Follow-home robberies are turning routine errands into high-risk moments, especially for people who carry firearms or visit gun stores and ranges. Criminals are watching parking lots, tracking targets by car, then striking in driveways and garages where victims feel safest. For gun owners, understanding how this pattern works is the first step to avoiding a…
Shaking in California’s North Bay has again reminded residents that moderate earthquakes can ripple far beyond rural epicenters and into major cities. A cluster of recent quakes around the Sonoma-Lake County line and nearby communities has rattled nerves, disrupted routines, and renewed questions about how ready the wider Bay Area really is for stronger shaking….
Across the United States, eight surviving World War II battleships have been preserved as museum ships, transforming former instruments of war into walkable archives of twentieth century history. Each one offers a different window into the conflict at sea, from the Atlantic escort missions of older dreadnoughts to the Pacific carrier battles that defined the…
Small-frame revolvers promise deep concealment and simple controls, yet the same traits that make them vanish under a T-shirt can punish the unwary shooter. Lightweight frames, short barrels, and snappy calibers reward disciplined practice far more than casual range trips. For armed citizens willing to put in that work, these compact wheelguns offer a blend…
When handguns are carried for defense, duty, or survival, reliability is not a luxury, it is the whole point. A pistol that keeps cycling when others choke on dirt, bad weather, or imperfect technique is the kind of tool shooters trust with their lives. Across police holsters, concealed carry rigs, and backcountry belts, a handful…