Constitutional history · page 2
1776–2026: The Declaration at 250
Two and a half centuries after the Continental Congress approved it, the Declaration of Independence remains the founding statement of American principles.
July 2026: America at 250
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America at 250
- 1776 to 2026: the Declaration at 250
- The Liberty Bell and the words it carries
- Celebrate safely — never fire into the air
- Crossing state lines? Carry laws change
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2A law & court cases · page 4
Reading the Founding: Why History Matters in Court
Under the Supreme Court's current approach, founding-era history is not just for scholars. It is central to how Second Amendment cases are decided.
Firearm safety & training · page 6
Celebrate Safely: What Goes Up Must Come Down
Fireworks, crowds and long holiday weekends call for extra care. One rule is absolute: never fire a gun into the air.
Self-defense education · page 8
Traveling for the Fourth? Laws Change at the State Line
Summer road trips cross a patchwork of state and local firearm laws. Responsible travelers do their homework before they pull out of the driveway.
Hunting & outdoors · page 10
Into the Backcountry: A Summer Preparedness Checklist
Long days invite long hikes, scouting trips and nights under the stars. A little preparation keeps an adventure from becoming an emergency.
Community & veterans · page 12
Main Street, July 4th: The Veterans Up Front
From color guards to the folding chairs along the curb, hometown Independence Day celebrations are where many communities say thank you to those who served.
Gear guides · page 14
Binoculars and Optics: Shopping by Feature
Good glass is one of the best investments for hunters, hikers and wildlife watchers. Here is what the numbers and terms on the box actually mean.