The United States has ordered nonessential personnel and their family members to leave its embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official told Military Times on Monday, as Washington continues a massive military buildup in the Middle East.The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information, said the drawdown is a “prudent” step to reduce the American footprint in the region while President Donald Trump mulls a strike on Iran. “The Embassy remains operational with core staff in place. This is a temporary measure intended to ensure the safety of our personnel while maintaining our ability…

We take a closer look at a very cool Yost Custom Browning Hi-Power SRT model in .40 S&W.I’ve had a nodding acquaintance with Ted Yost for a bunch of years now. I first met him when I attended one of the Gunsite Alumni Shoots, known in the fraternity as GAS. While there, I took advantage and took photos of Ted and his operation, since he was at that time the resident gunsmith at Gunsite. I also happened to win a GSP as the prize for winning the shoot-off, which GSP Ted had built. (Ted, it has since been modified and…

The person choosing a semi-automatic pistol today has three basic types to choose from: single-action (usually hammer-fired), double-action (usually hammer-fired), or striker-fired. Each has its own attributes, its own strengths, and its own weaknesses. Let’s take an overview. Understanding the core differences among the various firing mechanisms is key to choosing your next handgun. Each system brings its own set of trade-offs to the table. A single-action Springfield Armory TRP Classic is on the left, while a striker-fired Echelon 4.5F is on the right. The single-action only (SAO) came into use in the 1890s with the Mauser “Broomhandle” C96, which saved Winston Churchill’s…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.  In a Monday televised speech on the occasion of Russia’s “Defender of the Fatherland Day,” President Vladimir Putin declared that the development of the nuclear triad “remains an absolute priority” for Russia, coming soon on the heels of the collapse of the New START nuclear treaty with the United States. The nuclear triad serves as the ultimate guarantee of Russia’s security and allows the effective maintenance of strategic deterrence and the balance of power in the world, explained Putin, calling it “our absolute priority”. Countries like Russia, which are seen by the…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump, taking to social media earlier this month, touted, “The highest Poll Numbers I have ever received.””Obviously, people like a strong and powerful Country, with the best economy, EVER!” the president added in a post on his Truth Social platform.But on the day of his annual State of the Union Address, Trump’s poll numbers remain in negative territory in the vast majority of national surveys.The president’s approval rating stands at 44% in the latest Fox News national poll, which was conducted late last month, with 56% disapproving of the job…

ZeroTech Optics has just expanded its 3-12x, second-focal-plane riflescope product line, with new reticle options that include the following new reticles: ZeroTech R3 ZeroTech’s R3 reticle is built all around using MOA as its angular units. The R3 reticle provides a clean sight picture with precise references. There are 1-MOA subtensions, hash marks every 4 MOA, and a floating center dot that easily draws the eye. The ZeroTech R3 reticle teams perfectly with the Vengeance’s compact design, delivering confident wind holds in real-world conditions. ZeroTech PHR 4 The PHR 4 reticle uses a classic approach to a second-focal-plane hunting riflescope.…

CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has agreed to pay at least $420,000 in damages to service members whose vehicles were allegedly illegally repossessed, the Justice Department announced Monday.According to the consent agreement, CarMax repossessed the vehicles of “at least 28 service members who were in military service or had been called to military service,” during the period from March 1, 2018, through at least Oct. 24, 2023. Each service member will receive $15,000, plus any lost equity in the repossessed vehicle.CarMax will also pay a civil penalty of $70,380 to the U.S. government.RELATED“The Department of Justice is…

There is an abundance of firearm owners in the United States. Millions of people choose to express their natural right of self-protection and enjoy the freedoms enshrined in the Second Amendment. However, do they train to the level they should to employ them effectively as an EDC? A shooter puts in the work at the range, building skills that go beyond basic gun handling. Extensively training with your EDC pistol is what separates the 1% from everyone else. This conundrum is what drove Karl Rehn of KR Training to take a look at how many gun owners were getting training,…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream under the title: As The Threat Of War Looms, A Very Rare “Planetary Parade” Involving 6 Planets Will Appear In The Night Sky This Week We are about to witness a very rare sight in the heavens. A “planetary parade” involving at least 6 planets is quite rare. In fact, normally, there are at least a couple of decades between such events. But as the threat of a major war in the Middle East looms, we will get to see a “planetary parade” that includes…

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