Reviews

Military Surplus Spotlight: “The Ski Troopers” WWII Ski Goggles

By Suzanne Wiley   April 16, 2014

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Though you know heroes and freedom fighters of yesteryear used much of the military surplus items you acquire, it is rare to come across a piece with such a specific history. Buried deep in a Swiss bunker, we found original WWII, U.S. Mountain Troop ski goggles manufactured by Foster Grant. These well-worn military surplus goggles are a true piece of history. To know that a member of the “greatest generation” fought so hard in such harsh conditions fighting off the Germans, the well-worn goggles are worth every penny.

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Range Reports

SIG’s Light 9mm, the P290

By Bob Campbell   April 15, 2014

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The SIG P290 is a great pistol for personal defense: it is light, compact, functional, smooth in operation and accurate enough for the task at hand. Discover how it performed at the range and get all the details about the features and functions by reading this post.

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Ammunition

Pistol-Caliber Carbines for Home Defense

By Bob Campbell   April 11, 2014

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Pistol-caliber carbines are perfect for home defense since they are less expensive, have less muzzle blast, and are easier to handle than a rifle. This post shares details on which are the best options, which ammo gets you the most bang for your buck and how to conserve costs by getting ammo that does double duty. Read the full post to make the best choice for you and your family’s safety.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Women Afield—Turkey Hunting for Rookies, Part 1

By Lisa Metheny   April 9, 2014

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Veteran turkey hunter and award-winning outdoor writer Lisa Metheny opens the door to those interested in learning more about turkey hunting. Read Lisa’s article to learn how you can start enjoying turkey hunting.

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Firearms

Taurus Tracker .357 Magnum 7-shot: A New Baseline for Revolvers

By Bob Campbell   April 8, 2014

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The Taurus Tracker 627SS is a versatile, powerful revolver that handles multiple loads and situations. The Taurus-patented Ribber grips keep your hand right where it needs to be, the versatile options for ammo cover you in many situations (whether taking down an animal in the woods or the robber coming through your window) and the 7 shots give you one more safety option. Read this article for details on adding this revolver to your arsenal.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Women Afield—Winter Weather Hunting Safety Tips, Part 3

By Lisa Metheny   April 7, 2014

In part 3 of this series on hunting in the often brutal winter months, discover the right way to mark your path into and out of the area and stay safe from other predators after you make a kill. Knowing what to do when you’re out in the unforgiving cold is what gets you home to your family, safe and sound. Check out this 3 part series on enjoying winter hunting and coming home safe and sound.

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Archery

Cold Weather Shooting

By CTD Blogger   April 6, 2014

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You are different physiologically in the cold. Your blood flows differently. Your breathing will change. You may shiver or hunch more when shooting in cold weather. Tasks that were extremely simple at 70 degrees, such as taking your time, drawing in a deep breath, and slowly squeezing the trigger are all downright unpleasant at 10 degrees. Read this article to learn how to overcome cold weather shooting obstacles and have a successful hunt.

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Firearms

When Teaching a New Shooter, Does the Gun Matter?

By Suzanne Wiley   April 2, 2014

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Over Spring Break, CTD Suzanne introduces one of her girlfriends to the shooting sports by getting out with an S&W M&P 15-22, S&W M&P .22 pistol and the DPMS Classic 16 A2 carbine. Do you think gun choice matters when introducing someone to shooting? Read on to find out.

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