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Fun Friday: Your Handy "Why I Missed" List of Excuses
Your range-day must-haves: gun, ammo, targets, eye & ear protection...and excuses.
Leupold "Project Hunt" Contest Back for 2023!
It’s your tag, your hunt and your story ... immortalized!
Throwback Thursday: Hugh Glass, Unbreakable Mountain Man
The grizzly charged from nearly point-blank range. Hugh Glass had only seconds to react...
2 Worst Hunting Tips I Ever Got
In his 35 years hunting, the author has gotten some great advice ... just not this advice!
5 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Opossums
It's OK; you can still say "yuck" when you find one messing with your trash.
Home-Defense Shotguns: Pump-Action vs. Semi-Auto
Weighing the pros and cons of each.
Why You Should Use Premium Ammo In Your Defensive Gun
Here's why you should "bite the bullet" and dig deep into your wallet for the best defensive ammunition.
How Do Guns Work? Slide/Pump-Actions
A uniquely American operating system.
Careers in the Outdoors: Fishing Guide
Angling for an awesome outdoor career?
Reviewed: Crosman ST-1 Airgun for Blazing Backyard Fun
It looks like science fiction, but this CO2-powered BB gun is pure science fact (and pure fun).
Fun Friday: 5 Weird Wildlife Facts
They sound like tabloid headlines, but these crazy wildlife facts are totally true.
Concealed Carry: Beyond the Strong-Side Hip
Adjusting the position of your concealed-carry handgun just a few inches can make all the difference.
Throwback Thursday: Simon Kenton, Iron Man of the Frontier
This #TBT, check out the amazing story of this frontiersman's captivity among the Shawnee.
Video: Insider's Tour of Silencer Central
Here's how the quiet titan creates these hearing-saving devices and gets them to law-abiding American customers.
Shooting Fundamentals: Internal and External Support
Whether you're a competitive shooter, a hunter or a casual plinker, you want to keep your shots as steady as possible. Here's how.
America's Weirdest Natural Destinations: Do's and Don'ts
Four cool places to visit with your family...and one you shouldn't.
How to Read a Ballistics Table
Don't be intimidated! All the work has been done for you.
5 Things You Must Know About Detachable Magazines
Mags are the unsung heroes of proper firearm function.
How to Shoot a .410 Accurately: 6 Tips
The .410-bore shotgun is having a renaissance. Here's how to get the most from yours.