Gear, Parts and Accessories

ScentLok: Seven Steps to Scent Control

By CTD Blogger   September 4, 2017

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Since the dawn of time, hunters have battled the noses of the game they pursued. Several products have come to the hunter’s aid, but few with the results enjoyed by ScentLok. ScentLok brought the first activated carbon hunting apparel to market 25 years ago. In the years since, helping big game hunters get closer to their quarry by dramatically reducing their odor signature—the ScentLok Advantage—has become the driving force behind the ScentLok brand.

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General

September 1 is Here! This is How the Texas Gun Laws Have Changed

By Woody   September 3, 2017

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Texas has always bred some of the most patriotic citizens and some of the most rebellious—all in the same package. The new round of laws passed by the legislature shows the same patriotic rebellious spirit by putting the power in the hands of the people. New laws include reduced fees, enhanced rights to carry certain firearms and knives and enhancements to make acquiring the Licence to Carry (LTC) more convenient to obtain. Read this release from TSRA to learn about the September 1 changes to Texas gun law.

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Firearms

Glock Announces the New G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 Pistols

By CTD Blogger   September 1, 2017

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Glock’s design has proven its worth—regardless of whether you are a Glock fanboy or a hater. The changes to the design through the various generations are not overtly obvious to eye, which leads some to believe all Glocks are all the same; a one trick pony. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, the basic design has been proven, some would go so far as to say perfected.

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Firearms

M1 Carbine: The Classic Warhorse (Part II)

By CTD Blogger   August 31, 2017

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Part two of this three part series focuses on the reputation of the M1 Carbine from returning GIs, the wave of popularity generated by the $24 rifles offered through the NRA and DCM in the early ’60s, and Hollywood’s contribution—plus a whole lot more!

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Firearms

Range Report: Ruger SR1911 10mm

By Bob Campbell   August 30, 2017

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Ruger’s latest SR1911 is a bold step. The 10mm auto cartridge is a powerful number that gives handgunners a viable cartridge for long-range use and hunting of medium-sized game. It is suitable for defense against animals and a viable service and personal defense cartridge. The SR1911 differs considerably from previous pistols and may arguably be one of the best 10mm 1911 handguns ever built.

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How-To

Video: How to Safely Hang a Ladder Stand — Hunter Safety Systems

By CTD Blogger   August 29, 2017

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Hanging a ladder stand sounds pretty simple. But doing it properly by keeping safety first and foremost isn’t always the way it is done. That’s why Hunter Safety System, the company dedicated to saving hunters’ lives, has launched a new instructional video specifically on this topic.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Arex Offers Free Holsters to All Customers — Past and Present

By CTD Blogger   August 28, 2017

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“We are not trying to buy the next customer with a rebate or freebie. We wanted to take care of all of our customers, by offering them the incentive—even after the sale. After all, they are all part of the Rex family,” said Walker English, director of sales for FIME Group.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Do Urine Scents Spread Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?

By CTD Blogger   August 27, 2017

Urine-based scents are a safe, effective, and important tool for deer management. According to experts that authored the most commonly referenced studies on this subject, the risk of urine-based scents spreading chronic wasting disease is virtually zero.

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Firearms

M1 Carbine: The Classic Warhorse

By CTD Blogger   August 25, 2017

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In part one of a three-part series, the author covers the genus of the M1 Carbine, its role in WWII and Korea, and the popularity it has enjoyed with shooters, plinkers, Hollywood movies for over 75 years. In this article, he delves into various versions employed in combat and the feedback—both positive and negative—from the GIs who carried into it harm’s way.

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Ammunition

Balancing Power and Recoil for Self-Defense

By Bob Campbell   August 24, 2017

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After training hundreds of individuals and doing considerable research on handguns and cartridges, I have come to realize that many shooters do not realize the work a handgun cartridge must do.

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