Camping & Survival

How to Survive the Dog Days of Summer—Survival Tips for Your Canine

By Lisa Metheny   September 15, 2014

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Despite the fact the months of August and September typically mark the end of summer and beginning of fall, you should not be fooled into thinking Mother Nature will cooperate with cooler days, as that rarely happens. The fact is, the air temperatures and heat indexes during this time of the year can reach dangerous highs and is often referred to as the “dog days” of summer making being outdoor dangerous for man and his four legged friends.

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Firearms

Remington 870: The Big Gun

By Bob Campbell   September 15, 2014

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There are many guns and only one big gun. When it comes to personal defense against man or beast, the shotgun rules and the right shotgun and ammunition mean a lot. Read this article for which one counts as the “big gun.”

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Hunting and Outdoors

Set Sail! Become an Outdoors-Woman!

By Lisa Metheny   September 14, 2014

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Ladies, it is never too late to learn the basics of canoeing or kayaking. So if you ever thought it would be fun to learn how to do these types of activities there is a great place for you to go and learn from skilled experts.

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AR-15s

Build a More Accurate AR-15

By Bob Campbell   September 14, 2014

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Making the AR-15 rifle shoot a little tighter is not that difficult with attention to detail and a little elbow grease. Step by step, cut-and-dry methods work well with America’s rifle. Check out this post for suggestions on tweaks to everything from the receiver to the grip.

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News

The Federal Assault Weapons Ban: 10 Years After

By Suzanne Wiley   September 13, 2014

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As we look back 10 yeas ago today, the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban was just ending due to the Sunset Provision written into the law. What lawmakers and antigun politicians thought was an end to gun violence; in reality, the Assault Weapons Ban did nothing. Ten years after, what has happened since? What did we learn? This article walks through the major lessons learned and how ineffective AWB was—including statistics on handgun violence, mass shootings and the amount of firearms owned in America today.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Quick Hunting Tip: 3 Tips for Quieter Hunting Gear

By Lisa Metheny   September 13, 2014

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Sometimes during the hustle and bustle of trying to get ready for a hunt we overlook some of the tiniest details. It never fails these are the things that will drive you crazy and possibly even wreck your hunt. These quick hunting tips will help you achieve a quieter hunt when stalking your prey.

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How-To

Making a Greasy Chinese Type 53 Carbine into a Shooter in 5 Not-So-Easy Steps

By Robert Sadowski   September 12, 2014

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Many surplus rifles are full of Cosmoline. By following these five steps, removing the preservative can be a little easier. Check out the details in this post and get your favorite Chinese Type 53 carbine in perfect working order.

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Safety and Training

9 Things New Shooters (and Concealed Carry Permit Holders) Need To Know About Training

By Mike Seeklander   September 12, 2014

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As a firearms trainer, Mike Seeklander realizes there are a handful of simple concepts about firearms training that shooters often don’t know or understand. Read this article to learn what you may not know about firearms training concepts.

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Camping & Survival

The Essential Preppers Guide to The First 24

By Suzanne Wiley   September 10, 2014

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The first 24 hours of an emergency may be the most critical. If you are stuck without shelter or warmth, you can die of exposure. The first 24 are all about survival. Whether you are lost in the woods, evacuating due to hurricane, floods or a tornado, stuck in severe winter weather or just without power for 24 hours do you have the survival kit to see you and your family through? For the first 24 hours after a disaster, you will need a way to start a fire, find water and construct a shelter. For the ultimate guide in surviving the first 24 hours, check out the Essential Preppers Guide to the First 24.

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