It appears more common today to hear of folks carrying a tourniquet as part of their EDC, but how many have made a true effort to understand when and where a tourniquet, pressure bandage, hemostatic gauze, and/or an occlusive dressing should be used? How many recognize when and where to use those tools in addition […]
Silver Plated, Hand Engraved Henry Rifle Benefits Cody Firearms Museum
Do you enjoy collecting one-of-a-kind firearms? Do you admire the artistic ability and skill required for fine engraving on a quality firearm? If so, you may want to take a look at yet another worth cause Henry Repeating Arms is supporting by providing a true collector’s lever gun for the effort. In the following press […]
How To Be A Responsible Hunter
Over the last few months, you have read several postings from me on hunting everything from Javelina to Oryx. I realized there is a hunting topic that perhaps I should have discussed early on, but have not …hunter ethics and responsibility. If you are reading this, perhaps you are new to the sport and are […]
Be Prepared, Stay Prepared
A pattern of harsh weather events such as tornados, earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and concerns over unstable governments and military actions on a global scale continue month after month. Any of these threats can strain or even collapse supply and power grids and your ability to be self-sufficient. My intent is not to create fear or […]
Rock Island Armory 3.10 BBR 1911 Review
Looking for a compact 1911 in 45acp with increased magazine capacity? Check out Rock Island Armories/Armscor smallest, lightest, 45 ACP handgun, the BBR Series 3.10. With a 10+1 capacity, the BBR 3.10 comes with one of the highest round counts on the market in a compact 45 ACP. Along with a G10 Grip and a comfortable beavertail grip safety this […]
How To Hunt Pronghorn Antelope
The American Pronghorn Antelope portrays and is associated with the wide-open spaces of our country’s western prairies and grasslands perhaps more than any other big game unless it be the American Bison. If you are a hunter, then no trophy room is complete without a nice representation of this iconic western big game animal. Below are […]
Is a Lever Action Rifle Good For Home Defense?
With today’s uncertain times folks have flocked to firearms retailers looking for guns and ammunition. As if by clockwork recent events have caused those having an opposition to guns now finding themselves rethinking their position. Perhaps a gun is not such a bad thing to own after all with current world events continuing to be […]
Why You Should Get Trained, Even In a Constitutional Carry State
All of us have an inherent right of self-defense. Concealed carry or open carry training be damned. Right? But is the trend towards constitutional carry without any training necessarily a good thing? In all likelihood, no. Before you get a rope, please don’t get me wrong; I believe in your right to protect yourself and […]
Hunting and Fishing Collectibles From Days Gone By
I’m guessing that most sportsmen and women, like me, have long been a collector of what many folks would label just plain ole junk. For me having grown up in an outdoor family I was hunting, fishing, and trapping at a young age. Along with all that time spent in the outdoors comes a steady […]
Five Non-Gun Defense Techniques for Daily Living
No doubt most folks reading this are students of defensive living. Many of you are advocates of concealed carry or open carry on a daily basis, and I couldn’t agree more with that lifestyle. However, living defensively begins with practices you should develop or hone on a constant basis and none of these mandate gun […]