Recently I was fortunate to attend the Outdoor News America (sponsored by Blue August) writers conference. Once again, this year’s event was held at the Texas Gun Experience facility in Grapevine, Texas. This 35,000 square foot building alone is worth a visit if you’re in the area. Aside from a well-stocked gun, knife, ammo and related products […]
New from Bond Arms: A Trio of 22LR Double Barrel Derringers
Bond Arms double-barrel handguns, manufactured in Granbury, Texas have been around since 1995. Without any hesitation I can report they are tough and well-made and are known for their outstanding fit and finish on every gun they build. Always looking for new and innovative ideas, Bond Arms has just released three well known models of […]
5 Really Cool Items from Skinner Sights for the Outdoorsman
If you enjoy the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a high-quality peep sight on your favorite lever gun then chances are you already know about Skinner Sights. If not, then it may be high time you check them out. Andy Larsson has owned and operated Skinner Sights based in St. Ignatius, Montana since 2010. Larsson […]
Henry Repeating Arms American Eagle 22 LR Rifle
Not Your Everyday 22LR: The “American Eagle” from Henry Repeating Arms With Christmas just around the corner finding that special gift for the outdoorsman can be challenging. For decades a .22 rifle has been one of the most common firearms to find under the tree at Christmas. Whether it be for that special occasion or […]
Five Pro Red Dot Training Tips from Green Ops Training
Red Dot Pistol Training I have been shooting handguns for over 45 years; 35 of those as a law enforcement firearms instructor. Entering the law enforcement field in the mid-1980s, it was all iron sights even on carbines, though red dots had been around since the mid-70s. Eventually red dots (some are actually green dots […]
After 67 Years, the 243 Winchester Cartridge is Still a Top Contender
The .243 Winchester cartridge had already been on the market for over 20 years before I first used it as a young hunter in the mid to late 70’s. Developed as a versatile short action cartridge for hunting medium big game it immediately was put to use by deer hunters when introduced in 1955. It also […]
Harvest Wild Game To Offset High Food Prices
Food Prices are High, Make Use of Your Harvested Wild Game In days long ago the expansion west began and with it the need for protein. Wild game harvested was used on a regular basis to fill this need to the point of overharvesting. Today via conservation efforts our game numbers have recovered. To be […]
5 United States Based Outdoor Companies You Should Support
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 […]
