Building an AR-15 is as American as watching baseball while eating apple pie at your mother’s house as bald eagles cavort in the backyard. A surprisingly simple firearm to assemble from parts, you only really need one specialized tool, and the ability to handle a few small fiddly bits, or at least an extensive vocabulary […]
Continue reading →Muzzleloading rifles have exploded in popularity with the rise of dedicated hunting seasons and an appreciation for simpler ways. The unique advantages of being able to hand-craft and custom-build the load for each shot is appealing, as is the romantic nature of a muzzle stuffer. Some folks will take to the woods with authentic wood-stocked […]
Continue reading →No matter how technology advanced our society and our world has become, something that is likely to never chance is our natural dependence on medication and first aid equipment in order to survive from deadly diseases and detrimental accidents. The IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) Pouch is given to soldiers heading into the battlefield. It’s […]
Continue reading →There was a time when tracking game was half art, half skill. Famed trackers and hunters could seemingly follow an animal across any terrain by understanding their habits and being hyper-attuned to detail. Sadly, few of us anymore get to lead the kind of life that gives us the chance to practice and master such […]
Continue reading →When you’re going to be camping or hiking out in the wilderness, there are certain items that you simply have to have with you, such as a GPS and compass for navigation, and a clock for telling the time. Camping watches, also known as survival watches, come with each of these items and more. They’re […]
Continue reading →One of the most important EDC items is a good gun belt. In fact, your gun belt is arguably more important than your holster. A flimsy belt will not only be unable to hold up your gun properly, but there will be a lot of movement with the holster especially when you draw. That’s why […]
Continue reading →Trigger pull scales are a must have tool for the serious shooter, be they casual shooters, precision shooters, or competition marksmen. Obviously, trigger gauges have to be accurate. A bad bathroom scale may make you feel better, but a bad trigger scale is going to be rough on your fingers. Trigger pull gauges also need […]
Continue reading →The M1A rifle is one of the premier full-powered battle rifles in the United States. The M1A rifle is a powerful, extremely accurate semi automatic rifle that can only reach its true potential with an optic because while iron sights are nice optics are way better. When selecting an optic, however, make sure you know […]
Continue reading →Hiking requires one to go into nature headfirst and depending on how far they plan they go they may run into trouble. Trouble comes on two legs and four (or slithers on the ground with no legs at all) so a big gun is often used in a big caliber. With that being the case, […]
Continue reading →The need for a tactical hat is one that has been around for hundreds of years. Applying the word tactical to a hat seems odd, but with how the word is applied these days it works. A good tactical hat is going to stress usage over appearance. Durability is going to be another major consideration. […]
Continue reading →The art of using a double reed duck call is a sensitive one. A double reed duck call needs to produce a low raspy call. The call needs to be capable of producing a loud but realistic call. This is what distinguishes a good call from the rest of the junk. A good call also […]
Continue reading →The Glock 34 is a long barreled Glock pistol designed for tactical operations and shooting competitions. Its longer barrel and longer slide gives you a long sight radius, which makes it easier for you to shoot fast and accurately. A good set of sights is critical for such a pistol because Glock stock sights, well, […]
Continue reading →Reloading is a fun and rewarding hobby. The 5.56mm is an incredibly common round to reload due to the popularity of the AR 15 rifle. When reloading, it’s critical you select a set of dies dedicated to your particular rifle since semi-auto rifles have different demands than bolt-action ones. You also need a good set […]
Continue reading →As you already know a shoulder holster is a type of holster rig that is designed to carry your handgun under one arm and spare magazines or speed loaders under the other arm. This is a very convenient set up since your gun and spare ammunition is always with you, and also because it’s easier […]
Continue reading →A scope cover is simply the covering that covers your entire scope, or at least the lenses of your scope, to keep it protected while you traverse through outdoor environments either on hunting or tactical expeditions. A scope greatly increases the performance of the shooter because it enables you to not only hit targets at […]
Continue reading →One of your top priorities in any survival situation is to be able to make fire. A fire is the only thing that can keep you warm, give you light, provide a means to cook food and purify water, enable you to defend yourself, and offer you badly needed morale all at the same time. […]
Continue reading →Red dots on pistols is a growing trend in the firearms industry. This has grown to the point where companies are now equipping their handguns with scope mounts and rails from the Factory. The Ruger Mark III target pistol is one such pistol. When mounting a red dot to a pistol, you’d want to plan […]
Continue reading →Accessorizing rifles is an American tradition. While the Remington 770 is an excellent rifle from the factory, it can be improved through numerous different additions and can be shaped for a variety of roles. The Remington 770 is made by one of the premier hunting rifle manufacturers in the world, so it’s no surprise the […]
Continue reading →Hunting coyotes is one of the most fun and exciting hunts you can do in North America. Coyotes are ravenous scavengers that put small children and animals at risk every day. but hunting coyotes is also a challenge—they are cautious creatures that are also cunning and quick. A decoy makes it possible to draw a […]
Continue reading →Cross draw is a style of carry that has been popular with both law enforcement and civilian concealed carriers for more than a century. Cowboys were some of the first folks to practice cross draw due to their mounted style of life. The traits of a good cross draw holster have been the same since […]
Continue reading →Mountain House meals are essentially the civilian equivalent of the military’s MREs or meals ready to eat. The main difference is the fact Mountain House meals are simpler and taste way better. This might not match Mom’s home cooking, but it’s an excellent alternative to other survival foods. When it comes to picking the best […]
Continue reading →The introduction of the LCR was a revolution in revolver technology. The LCR is a small, lightweight, and compact revolver designed for concealed carry. With that mind when choosing a holster you want to pick one that can effectively conceal the firearm. You still want a holster that is easy to access and easy to […]
Continue reading →The Marlin 795 is a small, lightweight .22 rifle produced as a wallet-friendly rifle. Rifles like this are often used as fun guns, as plinkers, and maybe to deal with pests and occasionally small game hunt. Like any rifle, the Marlin 795 can benefit from the addition of a bipod, maybe even more so since […]
Continue reading →The Ruger 22/45 takes the best qualities of Ruger’s famed Ruger .22 caliber pistol and combines it with the legendary 1911 grip. One of the dominant features on many of the pistols is the Picatinny rail that lies across the top of the weapon and is designed to fit an optic. The Ruger 22/45 is […]
Continue reading →The 1911 is now well over a century old and it is still one of the most produced firearms in existence. American’s around the world carry the 1911, or attempt to carry the 1911, and often many people fail because of the size of the gun and their holster. The 1911 is a heavy gun, […]
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