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What if a Decentral World is a Dystopia?

The city stretches out in all directions, but it is no longer a city—more a lattice of fortified enclaves, sovereign digital republics that coexist in tension, bristling with automated defenses. The skyline is shimmering with the telltale flickers of drone patrols. AI-controlled turrets track anything that doesn’t broadcast the right cryptographic key. The old world has been overgrown with sensor grids, anti-personnel auto-guns, and the territorial heat maps of invisible digital perimeters. No o

Ask HN: How can I prepare my digital life for geopolitical disruptions?

I'm from Germany and currently rely on macOS and iOS, with all my personal data stored in iCloud. Recent political tensions have made me question what might happen in the event of a military conflict between the US and Europe. Could Apple be forced to shut down its services in Europe? What would happen to my devices, operating systems, and stored data in such a scenario?Are there steps I can take now to prepare for this possibility? Alternatives like Windows and Android are also American-ba

counter-terrorism financing Philippines

THE Philippines has officially exited the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” after nearly four years, but it was urged to sustain improvements in its anti-money laundering and ...

Body cam footage of gun being found at Lapeer High School released

Body cam footage has been revealed after officers found a Genesee County deputy's loaded gun in the Lapeer High School ...

In These States, Gun Buyers Can Avoid Background Checks - But Is It Good For Business?

Under U.S. law, any individual who buys a firearm through a federally licensed retailer must undergo a background check.

Letter: Second Amendment is secondary to basic right to vote

To the editor — According to the White House, President Trump issued an executive order on Feb. 7 “Protecting Second Amendment Rights.” In the order, Trump asserts that the amendment is ...

Second Amendment Roundup: 5th Circuit holds suppressors not to be protected "arms"

Peterson, holding that noise suppressors (aka silencers or mufflers) are not protected by the Second Amendment. Written by Chief Judge Jennifer Elrod, the court held that suppressors are not ...

‘Textbook viewpoint-based discrimination’: Judge says Trump’s anti-DEI orders violate First Amendment and are ‘unconstitutionally vague’ — issues nationwide injunction

"By threatening the 'private sector' with enforcement actions, based on those vague, undefined standards, the Enforcement ...

Shell Shock Technologies Announces Inaugural Legends and Heroes Shootout to Benefit Veterans and First Responders

MLB Stars, celebrities, and veterans unite for two days of shooting and golfing from April 27 – 28, 2025, to raise funds for K9 Heroes 4 Heroes and the NRA. Eubank, KY (February 2025) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is proud to announce the 1st Annual Legends […]

Up-Armoring the M4 Sherman

The M4 Sherman tank was designed in late 1940 with infantry support in mind. However, by the time the Sherman reached the battlefield in late 1942, the technological demands of the rapidly escalating tank war showed that the Sherman was already falling behind in its abilities to combat German heavy tanks.Numerous improvised and field-expedient adaptations were made to the M4 Sherman during WWII. An M4A3 is shown here with a covering in logs of various sizes, plus a single strip of extra track li

U.S. Army Breaks Ground on New 6.8mm Ammo Factory to Support Next-Gen Weapons ~ VIDEO

Independence, Missouri – The U.S. Army has officially begun construction on a new state-of-the-art ammunition production facility at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri, marking a major step forward in the military’s modernization efforts.The 450,000-square-foot plant will focus on producing the Army’s new 6.8mm ammunition for the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, which aims to replace the long-serving M4 carbine and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.The groundbreaking ceremony,

FRAC and Franklin Armory Score Major Victory Against ATF in Overreach Lawsuit

We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC) over the ATF looks to be continuing that trend. The U.S. District Court in North Dakota issued its opinion in the FRAC and Franklin Armory firearms classification-related lawsuit against ATF. The lawsuit was filed back in 2023 an

Study Finds Opposite Facts of Anti-Gun Group’s State Crime Ratings!? Are They That Dishonest?

This excellent article from Apr 30, 2024, appears here with fresh updates.iStock-CylonphotoA new study listing Washington as the eighth most dangerous state in the country refutes the hype from national gun control groups, which give the state high marks for gun laws, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms observed.The study, by the Simmrin Law Group, is being reported in newspapers across the Evergreen State.Yet Washington gets an “A-” on the Giffords gun control scorecard,

Daniel Defense Calls for NRA Board Reform in New VIDEO, Faces Mixed Reactions

February 21, 2025 – In a bold move aimed at reshaping the future of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Daniel Defense has released a new video urging members to vote for a slate of NRA 2.0 reform candidates in the upcoming NRA Board of Directors election. The video, titled “The NRA Needs A Reset,” emphasizes the need for accountability, transparency, and a return to the core values of defending the Second Amendment.The video asserts that the NRA has removed its “questionable

Senators Demand ATF Rescind Biden Infringements

Senators Demand ATF Rescind Biden Infringements, iStock-1154438278A group of 30 Senators has sent a letter to the acting Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) head, Marvin Richardson, demanding that the Bureau stop exceeding its power.Senator John Cornyn and 29 colleagues sent the letter after President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate Second Amendment abuses by the ATF. Mr. Cornyn has been heavily criticized in

Trump Should Order All Our Military Officers & NCOs To Carry Concealed At All Times

OpinionFile Photo: M9 Beretta Handgun“Without adventure, civilization decays.Yet, adventure rarely reaches its predetermined end.Columbus never did reach China!” ~ Alfred North Whitehead.Donald J Trump’s (DJT) Agenda:Since DJT is doing such a wonderful job of shaking up our hopelessly ossified/bloated Federal System, including our military services (aka: “The Swamp”), here is yet another “radical” suggestion:I’ve editorialized many times against the weak, diffident, mistrustful philosophy that v

ATF’s Poorly Trained ‘Operators’ Are a Threat to Public Safety

This excellent article from Feb 10, 2025 appears here with fresh updates.The training course for ATF’s Special Response Team is only two weeks long.ATF Police Raid IMG ATFHQ InstagramSelection, training and leadership are vital to any special operations team, regardless of their size or mission parameters. The more rigorous the selection process, the more comprehensive the training, the more professional the leadership, the better the unit will perform.Delta Force’s Operators Training Cour

Banners Gonna Ban, Even If It’s An Item That’s Already Banned

A news story gaining a lot of traction out of Alabama is bragging about a “rare bipartisan consensus” of mayors, lawmakers and legislators working together to “stem gun violence.”According to a report at wfsa.com, this bipartisan coalition has “endorsed a public safety package on Thursday that would ban the devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns—a rare consensus on gun restrictions and a departure from years of conflict about how to stem gun violence.”Wow!Continue reading

Silencer Saturday #369: ATF Silencer Industry Data

Welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Today we are looking at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) recently-released “ National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four.” This report has all sorts of information about the firearm industry, but it also contains interesting data about the American sil

Savage Arms 110 Carbon Tactical Honored at The 2025 British Shooting Show

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 20, 2025 – Savage Arms® is proud to announce that its 110 Carbon Tactical was awarded the 2025 Rifle of the Year at the 2025 British Shooting Show. This event is the UK’s largest retail shooting show and was held from February 14-16, 2025. The British Shooting Show offers attendees everything […]