Today many companies associated with shooting, hunting and even just everyday outdoor recreation have suffered hard financial times, some more than others. This of course, applies to our “made in the USA” businesses. As sportsmen and women, we should consider buying “Made in the USA” products next time you need to purchase ammunition, firearms or […]
Report: The 2022 Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit
Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit held at the NRA Whittington Center just south of Raton, New Mexico, kicked off again this year in early September, a pleasant time to be in the mountains of northern New Mexico for sure. This event is intended to give media outlets a look at current and upcoming products in the […]
The Culture of Hunting in Today’s World
For those of us who grew up in the outdoors hunting and fishing, the need to articulate and justify our drive to hunt can often be called into question. Some would argue that hunting today is just a cultural thing, that most folks hunt only because their father, grandfather, or any number of past friends and […]
5 Reasons To Keep Stocking Ammo
With increasing frequency, ammo is becoming the focus of control efforts by political and governmental entities that view guns and all associated with them as evil. It never ceases to amaze me as to how little thought is given to ammo and its availability. Below are just a few of the challenges and considerations we […]
Democrats and Their Gun Control keep Gun Sales Moving Forward
This past week the House of Representatives passed the first federal “assault weapons” sales ban in nearly 30 years. The vote comes as no surprise after numerous recent mass shootings that includes the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It is the result of a string of gun-control efforts that have moved through the […]
Gun Free Zones Do Not Necessarily Mean No Carry
We all have seen “gun- free” zone placards when entering a business that seemingly restricts us from carrying our legal concealed carry or open carry handguns into businesses, including malls, theaters, cafes and other retail outlets. And then there are those business locations that actually encourage lawful carry of a firearm into their store. Last […]
How to Prepare for The Fall Hunting Season
Although summer is still here and temperatures are still high it is not too early to begin making ready for this year’s hunting seasons. Whether it be early dove or big game, which can start as early as August in some states. The following are three essential pre-season preparations that I would recommend any hunter […]
Pitman-Robertson Act to be Repealed?
Sometimes it would appear that even a conservative and 2nd Amendment supporter can get things wrong. A concerning piece of legislation was just introduced by Georgia Representative Andrew Clyde (R). This legislation entitled the Return Act (Return our Constitutional Rights Act, H.R 8167) would repeal the Pittman-Robertson excise tax. Generally, any tax repeal would get two thumbs […]
Carbine Self Defense Principles
I am fortunate to live where carry of a firearm in a vehicle is not a legal concern and therefore routinely have a carbine readily accessible in my car and home at all times. Most defensive mined people who are serious about self-reliance have a handgun prepped and ready around the house, in the car […]
Four Big Game Hunting Cartridges
Over the last 50 years or so I have been fortunate and blessed to have hunted big game from Alaska to Africa and parts in between. During these hunts I have pursued and taken said game with everything from .22 Magnum (feral hogs only) to .458 Winchester Magnum. I have written in the past of […]