The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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The long-running Politics thread is for serious (or at least mostly serious) discussion of political affairs. The thread "On A Lighter Note" is more for non-political memes and funny stuff.

I'm proposing a new thread that combines the two. It can be for any politically oriented meme or headline regardless of party or political orientation.

Here is something to start it off with.

Derian Koekemoer Safaris- Umbabat Buffalo & Hyena 2026

Location

Greater Kruger, Umbabat APNR

South Africa | October 20–30, 2026



Equipment

Hat: Dorfman Men’s Outback Hat ($55, Amazon). I really liked this hat. It’s an oiled canvas, bendable and crushable hat that can be reshaped and returned to its original form. I packed it in my checked duffel bag without needing a special hat carrier.

Footwear: Two pair. Colombia Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof hiking boots. Very quiet...

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Greetings gentz, I have been thinking of building the ultimate "one gun" solution with my cz550 in 416 rigby.

My ideal one gun solution would have easily changable barrels and use a .585 (338 lapua, 300 norma mag, 416 rigby, ect) bolt face, and a controlled round feed.

West texas ordinance says to enquire about new brand/actions switch lugs, so was thinking if there was sufficient interest that could motivate them to make one for the cz550.

My dream would be a long barrel for 300 norma...

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Any Aussies here have recent experience transiting through Perth to/from JNB with firearms?

I've looked at the WAPOL required Firearm Travel Notification form and am familiar with the Federal requirements.

Any added considerations beyond that?

Mark