Land navigation is essential for anyone venturing outdoors, whether hiking, camping, or in military training. It involves using a map and compass to navigate unfamiliar terrain, ensuring you can track your location and stay oriented. Practical experience, or “dirt time,” is crucial for mastering these skills, including reading topographical maps and using GPS technology. This …
Navigating without a compass may seem like a daunting task, but with a little know-how and observation, you can easily find your way. All you need to do is familiarize yourself with various techniques so you can confidently navigate in any situation. From using the sun and stars to analyzing your surroundings, there’s a wide …
A compass, a vital navigational instrument, has been guiding travelers and explorers for centuries. Its purpose is to indicate the cardinal directions — north, south, east, and west — allowing users to orient themselves in their environment. At the heart of this simple yet effective tool lies the principle of magnetism. The Earth itself acts …
Finding the right survival compass ensures you’ll never get left in the dark again. With all the endless selections out there, it can take a lot of work to pin down the right option for you. That’s where we come in. We created this guide on the best survival compasses to help point you in …
The creation of compass navigation has made it possible for humans to know which way they’re headed, even with an overcast sky or blanket of fog. Compass navigation helps people find their way without using visible landmarks or reception areas. Using a compass kept sailors on track during their voyages, even out at sea and …
No one thinks that a simple hike will end up in a survival situation. When reading news accounts of people who have become separated from a group, or who disappeared during a hike, you often hear friends and family talking about what an experienced outdoors person they were. The truth is, nature doesn`t care. An …
A controversial red flag gun control measure is set to appear on Maine’s ballot this November, and the battle over it has grown fierce. The proposed law would allow judges to order the confiscation of someone’s firearms without requiring a mental health evaluation. Instead, claims by concerned relatives would be enough to trigger the seizure …
During a high-stakes NATO summit press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump paused from policy talk to ask something deeply personal: “Is your husband a soldier?” The question came during an exchange with a visibly emotional Ukrainian reporter who had asked about the possibility of the U.S. sending Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. It was a …
At a recent White House press conference, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called out CNN for spotlighting a controversial app called “ICEBlock,” which warns users about the location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in real-time. Leavitt, clearly disturbed by what she had just been told by a reporter, immediately questioned the ethics of promoting …
In a packed lecture hall at Penn State University, Dr. Sam Richards opened his SOC 119 sociology class with a deceptively simple topic: crime, visas, and immigration. But what unfolded was far from simple. What began as a discussion about international students and minor offenses quickly exploded into a raw, emotional debate. Students didn’t hold …
Speaking to reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, President Donald Trump made it clear that while his administration is continuing aggressive deportations of criminal illegal immigrants, he has no intention of targeting agricultural workers. According to Trump, America’s farmers are “great people,” and many of the undocumented workers they hire are “not criminals,” but hardworking individuals …
The 1950s were a golden era of American life, filled with innovation, charm, and a whole lot of manual labor. It was a time when convenience looked very different from what it does today. Back then, people relied on gadgets, tools, and services that shaped their daily routines. Today, most of those once-common items have …
In 2008, Melynda Vincent was convicted of bank fraud for writing a bad check totaling just under $500. That single mistake, made during a period of addiction and homelessness, has resulted in her permanent loss of Second Amendment rights. She never harmed anyone, never threatened anyone, and never used a weapon. Still, she’s been banned …
Most people think of MOA (Minute of Angle) and MRAD (milliradian) as tools for adjusting for bullet drop or windage. But what’s often overlooked is their use for something much bigger – actually estimating the distance to a target when you don’t have a rangefinder. That’s right – your reticle isn’t just a crosshair; it’s …
The 1990s were packed with things we swore were essential: gadgets, toys, tools, and everyday items that defined the era. But time moved fast. Today, many of those things feel like strange museum pieces rather than treasured belongings. Whether it was the click of a Walkman or the thrill of digging for a cereal box …