With manufacturers from all over the firearms industry battling it out for government contracts, you probably didn’t expect to see one go to Primary Arms. The optic manufacturer hasn’t always had a sterling reputation in the firearms community. That ...
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In every profession or hobby, skills die out over time as technology offers easier, better solutions. But some skills are worth retaining, because you never know when you might need them, and when you need one, you typically really need it. Using a ...
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I was up before the sun. Making coffee, reapplying Leukotape to my blistered feet, and getting ready to hike up the trail in search of a bull. As the sun began to rise, indistinct silhouettes slowly came into focus, signaling it was time. I ...
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Frank Hamer: The Toughest Texas Ranger Who Ever Lived
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Get the Best Concealed Carry Gun That Works for You
We may not want to live in a world where we have to pack heat to stay safe, but here we are. Carrying a defensive firearm is your right (in most states), and carrying concealed is the best way to do it. But how do you figure out what the best ...
Smith & Wesson Releases M&P 5.7 Handgun in Flat Dark Earth
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Why the Pump Action Shotgun Still Reigns Supreme
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Biden Admin Kills Funding for School Archery, Hunter Ed Programs
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Being There For My Wife’s First Pronghorn: Priceless
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BTS of Viral Brown Bear vs. Moose Video — Plus Photos!
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Mad Pig Customs: Dragging Lever Guns Into the Modern Age
If you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere, you might think Mad Pig Customs is just a small Connecticut-based gunsmithing and Cerakote shop. But these guys crank out some super-cool, cowboy-tactical lever action rifles with a dystopian vibe you ...
The Top 10 Survival Skills You Should Know (If You Want To Live)
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Penn Fishing Reels: 90 Years of Tackle For Anglers of All Stripes
I first used a Penn reel while fishing for flounder with my dad and our friends in Big Assawoman Bay. As a 10-year-old, I had no idea where the reel was made or what its history was. I just knew it worked smoothly and enabled me to catch a bunch of ...
Will the 20 Gauge Shotgun Ever Replace the 12 Gauge?
You hear it all the time these days from waterfowlers and turkey hunters: “I don’t need a 12-gauge anymore.” “I’ve switched to a 20. It’s all anyone needs,” they’ll tell you. They are almost right. With the introduction of TSS turkey loads, improved ...