With the focus on short-barreled-everything, we figured it only appropriate to spend a little time talking about the legal process to obtain your very own not-so-long gun. One way is to wait for a regular tax stamp, another is to complete an ATF Form 1 eFile. Despite the undisputed sex appeal of SBRs, the extraneous red tape required to get one is more than a little intimidating at times. In a rare stroke of common sense, the ATF has established an electronic system for filing some of their NFA-related forms, including the Form 1 “Application to Make and Register a Firearm.” This is the form to use when you are making an SBR yourself. If you’re purchasing a factory-configured SBR, you’ll need to file a Form 4, which is a separate process. It should be noted that “making” a firearm doesn’t require a professional assembly line or QC shop. Slapping a store-bought 10.5-inch AR upper on a lower you already own counts as “making” a firearm. In this case, you’d simply file a Form 1 to get the lower approved to take shorty uppers. The screenshots you see here were for the registration of a spare Palmetto State Armory lower.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: Federal transportation officials nabbed hundreds of truckers found not to be proficient in English, as otherwise routine stops at weigh stations led to thousands of violations amid a three-day national crackdown.The latest iteration of Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted, Reckless, Impaired, Visibility Enforcement) ran from Jan. 13–15 on trucking corridors in 26 states and the District of Columbia and removed nearly 2,000 unqualified truckers and other drivers from the road, USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) told Fox News Digital.The news comes just days after a Kyrgyz national caused a deadly wreck after he failed to brake for stopped traffic on a state road in Jay County, Indiana, crossed the median and slammed into oncoming traffic.Bekzhan Beishekeev illegally used the Mayorkas-era CBP-1 app to enter the U.S. in 2023 and was later issued a CDL by PennDOT – leading DHS officials to lambast Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who in turn blamed Secretary Kristi Noem’s federal database management.DUFFY EXPOSES 54% OF NORTH CAROLINA TRUCK LICENSES ISSUED ILLEGALLY TO ‘DANGEROUS DRIVERS’ USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox News Digital that Operation SafeDRIVE saw the FMCSA partner with state law enforcement in a high-visibility enforcement…

When it comes to concealed carry, most of us immediately think about on-body setups — appendix, strong-side, etc. But off-body carry — if executed and managed properly, ensuring you retain control of your firearm at all times — has a legitimate place in the conversation, especially for those moments when a traditional holster just isn’t practical. The “right” EDC bag depends on your daily routine and carry needs. From compact fanny packs to full-size backpacks, there’s a concealed carry solution that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re hiking, boating, dressed for a run, or simply need more versatility, a solid off-body option can keep you prepared without broadcasting that you’re armed. I’m glad to have gotten to test out three of Vertx’s most recent off-body carry bags of varying sizes: the Everyday Fanny Pack 2.0, the Ghost 10L Sling, and the Gamut CCW Backpack. Each offers a unique balance of size, concealability and practicality. I’ve personally worn, carried, and trained with each of these, and I can say they are of exceptional quality, and each one has a specific area in which it shines. Everyday Fanny Pack 2.0 Let’s start small. The Everyday Fanny Pack 2.0 is the most compact of…

Fixed blade fans, you’re eating good this week: Defiant 7, a collaboration shop between two knife making legends, Chad Nichols and Les George, has just rolled out a new pair of fixed blades, the Ace and the BK. The two fixies show off the duo’s passion and reputation for hardworking blades, and one of them features a design from another knife community legend. Ace This one comes from the mind of Les George himself, and that’s evident at a glance, as it features one of George’s favorite visual touches: the stepped-up thumb platform on the spine. This is an everyday carry fixed blade with a 2.6-inch drop point made from AEB-L; the compact size makes it an easy thing to pocket or attach to your belt, but the full-tang construction allows the Ace to punch above its weight when it comes to gnarlier cutting chores. BK George and Nichols brought on none other than Allen Elishewitz for the BK. Elishewitz often pays tribute to historical fighting knives and martial blades in his work, and the BK is his take on the dirk, a Scottish boot knife. Now, the BK has been scaled up quite a bit from the typical dirk,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Kamala Harris relaunched her Kamala HQ social media account used during her 2024 campaign on Thursday as a “Gen-Z led progressive content hub,” but after less than one day, it looks like the account has already received another facelift.The X account, now dubbed “HQ,” switched its handle to “@headquarters_67” on Thursday, a possible reference to the 6-7 meme, shared a video with the caption, “Welcome to Headquarters, the new Gen-Z led progressive content hub.” The new “67” handle was met with widespread mockery on social media, and shortly after the initial relaunch, the account’s handle was renamed to “headquarters68_.”KAMALA HARRIS WARNS THAT DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS ‘STUCK IN THE PAST,’ SPEAKING INAUTHENTICALLYFox News Digital reached out to Harris’ office to ask whether the original handle was intended as a reference to the viral meme and whether it was changed after being mocked online but did not receive an immediate response.The video embedded in the relaunch post featured Harris being asked, “Madam Vice President, what’s going on with KamalaHQ?””Well, I’m so glad you asked. I have good news,” Harris replied. “So, Kamala HQ is turning into ‘Headquarters,’ and it’s where you can…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman named Abigail believed she was in a romantic relationship with a famous actor. The messages felt real. The voice sounded right. The video looked authentic. And the love felt personal. By the time her family realized what was happening, more than $81,000 was gone — and so was the paid-off home she planned to retire in.We spoke with Vivian Ruvalcaba on my “Beyond Connected” podcast about what happened to her mother and how quickly the scam unfolded. What began as online messages quietly escalated into financial ruin and the loss of a family home. Vivian is Abigail’s daughter. She is now her mother’s advocate, investigator, chief advocate and protector.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.FROM FRIENDLY TEXT TO FINANCIAL TRAP: THE NEW SCAM TREND How the scam quietly startedThe scam did not begin with a phone call or a threat. It began with a message. “Facebook is where it started,” Vivian explained. “She was directly messaged by…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream.  Has anyone ever been more connected than Jeffrey Epstein? That is a serious question. Personally, I have never heard of anyone who has spent more time socializing with the rich and famous than Epstein. We are told that he was some sort of financier, but in reality, he seemed to spend almost all of his time hanging out with his elitist friends. Prior to being convicted, Jeffrey Epstein was a pillar of the New York social scene. Everyone wanted to know him, and that included many of the most powerful men in the world. In those days, Bill Gates frequently spent time with Epstein. But now Gates is trying to distance himself from Epstein as much as possible, and he is still insisting that he was not involved in anything inappropriate… The billionaire continued: ‘You know, in retrospect that was a dead end and I was foolish to spend time with him. I am one of many people who regret ever knowing him. ‘Apparently, Jeffrey wrote an email to himself. That email was never sent. The email is, you know, false. ‘I don’t know what his…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The Republican National Committee is upping its social media presence and following President Donald Trump’s lead by officially launching a TikTok account, marking a strategic shift for the party as it continues to look to connect with younger voters.The RNC’s plan to make an impact on the digital front lines involves the official launch of @Republicans on TikTok, which is designed to engage a critical demographic, voters under 30 who may not follow traditional political news but rely heavily on social media for information.The move comes at the same time polling from Pew Research shows that 63% of Americans aged 18-29 use TikTok. The platform has become an essential battleground for reaching the next generation of voters.Trump has credited TikTok with being a key part of his election victory in 2024.TIKTOK AFTER THE US SALE: WHAT CHANGED AND HOW TO USE IT SAFELY “I wasn’t a fan of TikTok, and then I got to use it,” Trump said last fall. “And I became a fan, and it helped me win the election in a landslide.”The data shows that TikTok was a valuable tool for Trump and his administration. Reuters reported he…

A quick look at .17 Remington Fireball, another brainchild of P.O. Ackley.One of many wildcats dreamed up by P.O. Ackley through the years was the .17/221 Fireball, which is the .221 Remington Fireball case necked down for bullets measuring .172-inch in diameter. When Las Vegas gunsmith Vern O’Brien started building custom rifles around the small Sako L461 action, he obtained permission from Ackley to chamber them for the .17/221 but decided to rename it the .17 Mach IV. O’Brien offered the same chambering in custom single-shot pistols built on the XP-100 action, but called it the .17 Mach III, due to lower velocities from their shorter barrels.As is commonly seen in more than one wildcat, dimensions can vary slightly among makers of chamber reamers, which means that even though at first glance the .17 Remington Fireball appears to be the old .17 Mach IV with a different name, a closer inspection may reveal minor dimensional differences. For this reason, Remington discourages the firing of .17 Fireball ammunition in rifles chambered to .17 Mach IV and vice versa.   Even though case dimensions of the .17 Fireball can differ a bit from those of the .17 Mach IV, the two cartridges are virtually…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced backlash on Thursday after he doubled down on comparing voter ID legislation to “Jim Crow” policies.Schumer has pushed back multiple times on a Republican plan to add the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require states to obtain proof of citizenship in person when people register to vote and remove noncitizens from voter rolls, to the spending package being debated in Congress.”So, Leader Schumer, this talk about election security has revived discussions of the SAVE Act, which you have said you oppose,” MS NOW host Jonathan Lemire said on “Morning Joe.” “Proponents of it say that it’s — you know, to have ID you have to prove U.S. citizenship to be able to vote, though some of the claims they make, to be clear, are overstated. We know there’s not widespread election fraud. But polling does suggest — there’s a new Pew Research poll — that 95% of Republicans, but also 71% of Democrats, like this idea,” Lemire added. “So, why do you not?”HOUSE GOP MOVES TO REQUIRE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, PHOTO ID TO VOTE IN FEDERAL ELECTION “It’s Jim Crow 2.0, and I called…