A boot knife, also called a gambler’s dagger, is a usually small and fixed double edged blade knife that is designed to be carried either inside or on a boot. Either way, boot knives are almost always concealed by the pant leg. Like any other knife, boot knives are kept inside a sheath. In this […]
Continue reading →Often considered the best low cost and highly mobile method of feeding soldiers, the MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) has become commonplace with preppers, survivalists, and those simply looking to be a little more prepared. If you are in the market for these meals there are a few things you should know. The best food sources are […]
Continue reading →The AK 47 rifle is the most popular rifle in the world due to its simplicity, its ease of use, and its ability as a self-defense firearm. To keep an AK running, you’d need plenty of ammo, and to carry ammo in a smooth and efficient method, you need some form of chest rig. The […]
Continue reading →Shot timers are small, usually shirt pocket sized devices that allow you to time the overall time for a shot string or time between individual shots. They are most commonly used in several forms of competition (like IDPA matches) or to simply measure skill. They all operate on the same basic principle of automatically starting […]
Continue reading →The Ruger 10/22 is one of the all time great .22 rifles. They have been built as competition guns, used by some foreign armies as a less lethal combat tool, used for casual hunting, shooting and target practice, made into legal full-auto guns, and Ruger has even built pistol and take down versions. So you […]
Continue reading →Single point slings remain very popular for modern sporting rifles and tactical weapons like the AR-15. Designed to mount to the rifle from a single point of attachment (hence the name), they allow the weapon to be quickly brought into action, and to hang freely on the body when not in use. They have proven […]
Continue reading →Asking for the best Glock upgrades and accessories is like asking for the best accessories for a small block Chevy engine. There are a TON of amazing products that are highly regarded and very popular. But with a bit of determination, I found a few wildly popular accessories that Glock owners seem to not be […]
Continue reading →The Remington 597 is an all American option for a well made, easy shooting, and fun .22 caliber rifle. And like every other rifle, the 597 shoots more accurately when paired with a bipod. A good bipod for the 597 should be lightweight and compact since the rifle itself is lightweight and shouldn’t be bogged […]
Continue reading →Snow geese are curious creatures. They are certainly in the goose family, but they are a separate beast when it comes to calling. Snow geese are noisy and loud, and they make distinct calls, and probably have the most variation of sounds in the goose family. This is why a good call is so important. […]
Continue reading →A stiletto is a dagger-like knife that has a narrow, razor sharp blade with a point shaped like a needle. Since the blade is so narrow, the stiletto penetrates into flesh very deeply despite its relatively short length. More importantly, the stiletto is easily concealable due to its compact size and light weight. The stiletto […]
Continue reading →The concept of cameras being used to capture wildlife in their natural habitat has been used ever since the 1800s. But the actual game cameras that we are used to seeing today didn’t develop until the 1970s and the 80s. Since then, these game cameras have developed even further to be compatible with Wi-Fi and […]
Continue reading →If you want to bag a duck or two on your next hunt, a motion duck decoy will only make the job significantly easier. Even if it’s hard to conceive, real ducks really do fall for decoys when they see them moving realistically in their water. When hunting for any kind of waterfowl, you want […]
Continue reading →BDUs, or battle dress uniforms, are strong, resilient, comfortable, and designed for an extremely active lifestyle. BDUs were first developed and worn by the military and were praised for their utility. BDU pants were specifically designed for those needing a flexible, somewhat baggy, pair of pants that could provide sufficient space for storage. Modern BDUs […]
Continue reading →Rigger’s belts are favored by police and military units for the same reasons they are growing in popularity with civilians. High quality rigger’s belts are known for their dependability and strength. They are incredibly strong and should be capable of lasting years without issue. These belts are capable of doing more than holding up your […]
Continue reading →Magpul is one of the biggest firearms accessory manufacturers in the world and often considered one of the most ingenious. Magpul’s firearm accessories are second to none, and the stocks they make for weapons are terrific, showing innovation in a previously stagnant field. Magpul stocks can transform the weapon from an Average Joe rifle or […]
Continue reading →Goose hunters are dedicated individuals, willing to spend hours soaking wet, freezing, and shivering just to take a shot at the migrating geese. To improve their chances of drawing these big beautiful creatures is the use of calls. These calls need to be capable of producing a wide variety of different calls. Geese are very […]
Continue reading →Affordable knives are a dime a dozen—you can literally buy a dozen pieces of junk for less than a few dollars. However, finding a true, quality, affordable knife is a rare thing. Finding one you can depend on for survival is even rarer. But even at a cheap price point, you should come to expect […]
Continue reading →There are preciously few tools a police officer carries that are used as or more often than a high quality police knife. With a knife, an officer has the ability to cut seat belts and rope, to open boxes, peel fruit for a snack, or to defend themselves as a back-up weapon if things become […]
Continue reading →A duck call refers to the process where a hunter is able to lure a duck or another kind of waterfowl for the matter, by way of a tool designed for the purpose. Earlier, duck calls were almost extensively wood instruments, while today they have evolved into plastic and rubber instruments as well that are […]
Continue reading →Game shears, also known as utility shears, are basically a heavier duty version of your traditional kitchen shears. They can fulfill a variety of different needs including for packaging purposes or for cutting paper. But in this case, they can also be easily used for cutting meat or cleaning game. One thing that sets game/utility […]
Continue reading →The Remington 770 is the modernized and budgeted version of the venerable Remington 700 rifle, which is well-known for its accuracy and dependability. There isn’t much you can do to improve the 770, but a bipod is a welcome addition to any rifle. A good bipod should provide a stable and steady platform for the […]
Continue reading →Duck hunting is a rapidly growing sport, and the excitement and skill that is required to take mallards out of the sky is unique and wonderful. Duck calls are used to emulate a duck’s call and bring them to you. A single reed call is often the more challenging call to use and allows the […]
Continue reading →Watches that come equipped with a compass will be very helpful to you in a variety of different situations, especially if you enjoy exploring the outdoors when camping, hunting, and hiking. There are also a variety of different ways that a compass can be built into the design of a watch. Some watches will have […]
Continue reading →Many people unfortunately don’t know how to use a survival compass in the era of technology and GPS navigation. For this very reason, many hikers and hunters don’t even bother packing a traditional compass and map into their backpack. There is no denying that GPS’s are exceptionally handy, but without satellite signal or batteries they […]
Continue reading →Walkie talkies have almost become as commonplace as cell phones, maybe because cell phones also have their own set of limitations. But where these limitations end, the walkie talkie begins. Also known as two way radios, walkie talkies operate like cell phones in that they can receive and send signals through the air. But unlike […]
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