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First Impressions: Escort PS Turkey Hunter Shotguns
Want a dedicated turkey-taker for under 5 bills?
The Shooting Positions: Kneeling
How to properly assume a complex shooting position that offers terrific accuracy to both hunters and competitive shooters..
Backpacking in Tough Country & High Altitude
The author hiked 21 miles to Mount Rainier. Here's her list of essentials.
Federal Ammunition Boosts Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors
Helping at-risk kids experience the calm and joy of outdoor pursuits.
Fun Friday: 4 Weird Outdoor Experiences
Spend enough time in the outdoors, and sooner or later you'll be as amazed as the author.
Throwback Thursday: Belle Starr, Bandit Queen
Was she a criminal mastermind, or a pawn in the games the Younger Gang played?
How to Choose the Right Leather Holster
Here's what to look for when you're seeking the right retention device for your handgun.
How to Take Wildly Terrific Wild Turkey Pix
Here's how to hunt thunder chickens with your camera...and take great "trophies"!
Instructor Said What? 10 Defensive Shooting Terms, Explained
Here's the lingo that will help you absorb the most from your training.
3 Easy Shelters for Wilderness Survival
It can happen to anyone: You've become lost or stranded.
How to Choose Eye & Ear Protection For Shooting
Gun safety goes beyond the Three Rules; protect your vision and hearing, too.
Gun Sights 101: Sight Adjustments
How to make iron sights work for you.
Gun Sights 101: Sight Adjustments
How to make iron sights work for you.
Cool Jobs: Hunting Dog Breeder
It's only puppy love, but it's still a very cool career.
NRA's "How to Talk About Hunting": Free Webinar and Book
How to explain the benefits of this time-honored tradition to those who don't understand.
4 Movie Moments That Make Gun Owners LOL
Some firearms misconceptions that make us yell at the screen every time we see ‘em.
Throwback Thursday: History's Longest Duel
It started with an insult and glove-slap, but ended in "bromance."
How to Use a Sling
Mitigate recoil and reduce the chance of scope bite with a simple sling solution.
Injured in the Wilderness: Doctor's Rx
Accidents happen. Here's what to do when they happen miles from medical care.
The Great Ammo Debate: Small & Fast vs. Big & Slow
Sheriff Jim explains what all the fuss is about, and what it means for your self-defense strategy.