Fire starters for the outdoorsman If you’re a person who spends a lot of time in the outdoors then you most likely spend some time around a campfire. All outdoorsmen should know that the ability to make a fire can be critical to survival. I have long carried several methods of starting a fire when […]
Diamondback Sidekick Revolver Review
Not long ago I wrote a short review of the new Diamondback Sidekick, a nine-shot revolver in single and double action. This nice little western style revolver comes standard with .22 LR or .22 Magnum cylinders and finally hit the shelves in just the past month. I was able to get my hands on a copy and […]
Safariland 575 GLS Slim Review
A couple months back I was contacted by a rep at Safariland to see if I’d be willing to do a review on one of their holsters, the 575 GLS Slim, for my micro compact Springfield Hellcat. Safariland is known as being one of the best holster makers for people who seek an active retention […]
A Deer Hunt with the Henry Long Ranger and Riton Optics
I have always been an admirer of lever guns. Having owned numerous old Winchester and Marlin lever rifles of days gone by I realized I had rarely hunted big game with one. Several years ago, I was fortunate to harvest a cow elk with a Winchester Model 71 in .348 Winchester. This year I decided […]
We The People Holster Review
For those of you looking for a decent holster that won’t break the bank, I submit to you: We The People Holsters. We The People makes holsters that are made out of Kydex and molded to your specific firearm. Of course I chose one for my daily carry piece, the SIG Sauer P365XL. The holster […]
XS Sights Offers New Sights for Hunters and Concealed Carry
XS Sights recently showcased its newest products at the 2021 Outdoor News America Gun Writers’ Conference. XS sights is based in Ft Worth, Texas and company spokesperson Addison Monroe was on hand to provide writers a chance to see and try out the new sights, for both rifles and handguns on the indoor range at Texas Gun […]
Klik Belt Review
Gun belts are a dime a dozen these days. And, if there is one thing that most gun folks agree on for concealed or open carry, it’s that using an actual gun belt is a necessity. They’re generally stiffer and better suited for the extra weight. They prevent your gun from slipping downward or rolling […]
Clinger Holsters, Comfort Cling Review
Here is a Comfort Cling Review: Seems like every week there’s a new concealment holster on the market. Many fall short of expectations for both seller and buyer for being uncomfortable to wear. Others lack sufficient retention of the gun or protection of the trigger guard, and are thus unsafe. But there’s a new clip-less […]
Why A Get Home Bag Makes Sense, And What I Put in Mine
I’ve been utilizing what I call a “get home bag” for quite some time now. This bag has changed over time to fit my needs and my growing concerns about the state of the outside world. What I mean, is that as I’ve deemed the world more dangerous, my get home bag has gotten more […]