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Canada's Gun Grab Is On Hold, Again
by Zac K on July 22, 2026 at 12:00 am
Basically, starting back in 2020, the Canadian federal government has been working on banning a wide list of firearms, particularly almost any modern AR-style rifle. The feds were set to enact a mandatory turn-your-gun-in-for-money program through 2026, with the self-declaration period ending on March 31 of this year.
POTD: B&T Dominates Subs at EnforceTac 2026
by Eric B on July 21, 2026 at 11:30 pm
When B&T AG brought its modular 9mm ecosystem to EnforceTac 2026 in late February, the message was pure Swiss pragmatism: submachine gun design philosophy, infinite configurations (and more to come). This trade fair caters exclusively to law enforcement, military, and security decision-makers, agencies operating under different regulatory frameworks and tactical requirements where flexibility matters. Let’s enjoy a mix of images from B&T’s stand.
CVA Cascade SR: Hunt Quietly!
by Zac K on July 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The Cascade SR is built with a threaded muzzle, so shooters can easily screw on a suppressor to reduce their rifle’s decibel level. And because a suppressor will add length at the end of your barrel, the Cascade SR has been shortened so you’re not awkwardly banging it off trees and bushes in the woods. As their PR says: “This suppressor ready rifle is built for hunters who need a compact, maneuverable rifle that doesn't sacrifice performance. Whether you're weaving through tight hardwoods, setting up in a blind, or looking for the ideal suppressor host, the Cascade SR delivers.”
Kent Loads Up With Waterfowl And Pheasant Shells, And Rebates
by Zac K on July 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
First up, a look at Kent’s new Ultimate Pheasant load. With a blend of #4 and #6 pellets, these shells also use Kent’s Diamond Shot (premium polished lead shot, for uniform-sized pellets). Add it all up and you’ve got a dense pattern up close but also the long-range knockdown power for birds that are farther away. They say the new cartridge “stands apart as a premium upland load built specifically for rooster pheasants. It is designed for hunters who demand consistency, appreciate hard-hitting performance, and want a load capable of making the most of every opportunity in the field.”
XTech Tactical Launches X-Flare AR-15 Magwell Lineup
by Luke C. on July 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Reload speed is often a geometry problem as much as it's a training/repition one, and XTech Tactical thinks it's found a cleaner solution than the billet flare kits that have dominated the category. The new X-Flare 556 and X-Flare Digital are glass-filled nylon magwells built specifically for true Mil-Spec AR-15/M4 lowers, promising a funnel opening 1.75 times larger than what a stock lower offers. Installation is only supposed to take a few minutes and typically skips pulling the trigger guard or grip entirely. Sonic-welded steel inserts handle the fastener loads, and the whole unit reportedly adds only about an ounce - all for $40. The Digital variant builds on that base with a customizable marking surface for caliber ID or personalization, which I’m a huge fan of.

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Tuesday's Final Word
on July 22, 2026 at 2:00 am
<![CDATA[The clicks will flow and vids will spill, and if the tabs want to fight, you better let them ...]]>
LIVE RESULTS: Arizona Primaries
on July 22, 2026 at 1:50 am
<![CDATA[It's Arizona's turn to come to the polls in the 2026 primary! We have not covered much of the goings-on in Arizona, but that doesn't mean you can't track the results here at Hot Air. Polls close at 10 pm ET, and we should see results soon after. Follow the results tonight with our partners at Decision Desk HQ, providing live results in all primary races today:]]>
Iran: Don't You Dare Strike Our Nuclear Facilities
on July 22, 2026 at 1:20 am
<![CDATA[Ed wrote a post this morning about the likelihood that an attack on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, aka their latest nuclear site, could be coming soon. It has only been a few hours but a lot has happened in that time. For one thing, President Trump repeated his warning that a strike would be coming soon.]]>
Excuse Me, Sir - Did You Perhaps Drop Some White Supremacy Here?
on July 22, 2026 at 12:40 am
<![CDATA[There is still racism in this world to be rooted out.]]>
WaPo: Trump Is Putting Up Statues of Former Slaveholders!
on July 21, 2026 at 11:20 pm
<![CDATA[Did you know that President Trump is defiling the White House—indeed, all of Washington D.C.—by installing statues, cleaning up the reflecting pool, kicking homeless "campers" off the grounds of Union Station, and fixing fountains?]]>

RE: Automated car worth it?

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By Donald Baker , 2 months ago
RE: Thomas Massie

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By Phidippides , 2 months ago
RE: Thomas Massie

I didn't bother voting for either of those two clowns. ...

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RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

I like Trump but I am off the Trump train. He is compr...

By Donald Baker , 2 months ago
Thomas Massie

This primary race in Kentucky has been all over the new...

By Phidippides , 2 months ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

I hadn't heard that Trump had a "disclosure speech" rea...

By Phidippides , 2 months ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

Yeah but you have congressmen who claimed to have been ...

By Donald Baker , 2 months ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

A mainstream topic, but does it mean anything? There's...

By Phidippides , 2 months ago
Automated car worth it?

I'm not currently in the market for a new car, but I'm ...

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