Camping & Survival

When Filtering Won’t Work: Storing Potable Water

By Suzanne Wiley   August 24, 2014

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Do you have plans on how you will cope if your town goes through a “water crisis?” The majority of half a million people in Toledo, Ohio were unprepared when they recently told to stop using tap water. They could not even boil it to purify it. If you do not have back-up plans on obtaining potable drinking water during an emergency, now is a good time to stock up on safe, uncontaminated drinking water. “When Filtering Won’t Work: Storing Potable Water” will tell you how to get ready now for an impending water shortage.

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Firearms

AR Replacement-Stock Options, Part 2

By Robert Sadowski   August 22, 2014

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We examine five more replacement stocks that offer a variety of adjustment to make your AR-15 more comfortable, more adaptable, and perhaps more accurate to shoot: Bravo Company’s BCMGunfighter Stock, the Daniel Defense Collapsible Buttstock, Law Tactical’s Connector & Folded Stock, VLTOR’s IMOD (Improved Modular) Stocks, and Ergo’s F93 Pro Stock.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Gizmos & Gadgets — Gun Socks

By CTD Blogger   August 22, 2014

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There are times when a bombproof container is necessary to protect your firearms from the elements and other times when a velvet hand will do the trick. Either way, you do not want to risk your trusty firearms to a no name product just to save a buck—and thanks to Plano, you probably wouldn’t even save a buck.

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News

New Ammo, Shotguns for Dove Season and Stocks for your Ruger 10/22

By Suzanne Wiley   August 21, 2014

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You may not always be shopping for a new gun, sometimes you just want to dress you your old one. This week’s product spotlight from Cheaper Than Dirt! includes two new stock options for your Ruger 10/22, an angled foregrip from Magpul that gives you better control over your AR-15 and HPR introduces new self-defense handgun ammunition. Check out this week’s newest and coolest firearms and accessories.

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Archery

Becoming an Outdoors Woman: Be an Archer

By Lisa Metheny   August 20, 2014

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Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshops are conducted around the country throughout the year and typically offer a half dozen or so individual classes in a workshop weekend. There are lots of fun things to do and different activities from which to choose at BOW workshops. One of the most popular courses women sign up for is archery. Check out this post to discover the advantages or archery.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Five Essential Items for Your Hunting Blind

By Lisa Metheny   August 19, 2014

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Hunting from a ground blind offers so many opportunities for hunters to get up close and personal with their quarry and often can hide a hunter in just the right location. And using a ground blind is an excellent way to introduce new and sometimes nervous hunters into the thick of the action simply because a ground blind can help hide the anxious movements of an unseasoned hunter or antsy child. Check out this post for specific items to making your hunting blind suit your needs.

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Firearms

GSG Sturmgewehr 44 in .22LR: World War Classic Reborn as Fun Plinker

By Oleg Volk   August 18, 2014

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Grab this rifle and a surplus uniform, and you too can pretend to be a dashing Fatherland Security enforcer or an Eastern front Army hero. If playing a 1940s German is not to your taste, there’s always the option of playing the other side. Read this update on the prototype of STG-44 rifle in .22LR.

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Firearms

GLOCK 19 Pros and Cons

By Bob Campbell   August 18, 2014

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The GLOCK 19 9mm is highly regarded by GLOCK fans and others. It is perfect? No, nothing this side of Paradise is perfect, but the GLOCK 19 just might be a little bit of heaven in some hands. Check out this post to see if it is the right fit for you.

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Firearms

Walther-Made HK MP5 A5 .22 Long Rifle

By Bob Campbell   August 17, 2014

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Finally, Bob Campbell has his dream gun—the MP5. Moreover, it is not expensive to buy or feed. This .22-caliber MP5 is quite a big deal and a great firearm for anyone. Read this post to see how it performed at the range.

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