Firearms

American Tactical (GSG) .22 Caliber 1911

The American Tactical .22 Caliber 1911 is an excellent German-manufactured reliable gun at a reasonable price with flexible ammunition options and the ability to add a sound suppressor and well designed sights and controls. Read this article to get all the details you need to make an informed decision.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 6: 12 Foods to Store that Keep You Warm

When the power goes out, so does the heat. Not only do we struggle to stay warm, but winter also brings along colds, flu and upper respiratory infections. To prepare for power outages due to ice storms and blizzards, store the right foods that will help keep you warm and fight off illness. Here are the 12 best foods to eat in winter that provide energy, warmth and boost your immune system:

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 5: Purchase a NOAA Weather Alert Radio

The best tool you can have to stay safe and warm in sever winter weather is to be aware of what to prepare for. Investing in a NOAA weather emergency alert radio helps you stay informed on conditions not only in your local area, but also in all around the nation. Before severe winter weather hits your area, get to know NOAA and the differences in terminology used by meteorologists to describe a weather event.

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Ammunition

The .38 Special Revolver Cartridge

The .38 Special Revolver Cartridge has a long history and is well-balanced, inexpensive and works well for a careful handloader. It has become so popular that every manufacturer has handguns chambered in .38 Special.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 4: Build an Emergency Kit for Your Car

Snow and ice can cause traffic backups for hours or if you are on a road less traveled, it might be a long time before someone can rescue you. You will want an emergency kit in your car to keep you safe, warm and hydrated while forced to wait it out.

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How-To

Women Afield — Spot and Stalk Bruins

Spot and stalk is one of the most exciting forms of hunting and a great opportunity for new, inexperienced hunters to gain valuable skills in the field. Learning tips such as how to judge an animal, gaining knowledge of their habitat and learning their patterns all while building your core hunting skills is a great way to learn. Read this post to learn more about this alternative hunting method.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 3: Get Your Car Ready

Seventy percent of injuries reported in winter weather are due to car accidents. Hazardous weather conditions like blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain and sleet can cause poor visibility, slick roads, road obstructions and damaging road hazards. It is best to stay off the roads when winter weather is predicted. However, road travel is sometimes necessary. Preparing your car for winter weather may make your driving less treacherous. Following is a checklist for getting your car ready for winter. Many of them you can do yourself.

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Safety and Training

There is no Such Thing as an “Accidental Discharge…”

While I suspect all negligent discharges do not occur on purpose (the opposite of accidental), if looking critically at the definition of what accidental and negligent means, you will find that in fact, accidental discharges are intentional and 100 percent avoidable. Negligence means, “Failure to take proper care in doing something.” An accidental discharge is just that—you did not take the correct precautionary steps to prevent the gun from firing. Read this article to learn more about handling firearms safely.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 2: Winterize Your House

Though acts of God are unavoidable and unpredictable, they aren’t necessarily unpreventable. There is plenty you can do to winterize your home before severe winter weather strikes. Here are five ways to winterize your home in preparation to prevent damage during a winter storm.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Hunting Training: Once in a Lifetime Hunt!

The higher the physical demands of your hunt the harder you need to train for it. By “harder,” I mean how dedicated to your training you must be. Slacking off in your training will show up on the hunt. If you have not prepped for the hunt, it will not end with good memories and you will not want to do it again. Just a little pre-hunt planning, training and conditioning will give you the hunt of a lifetime. Read this article for a few suggestions that may make your dream hunt have pleasant memories worth telling.

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