How the Kentucky Rifle Turned Frontier Hunters into America’s First Snipers

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Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. This story was originally published in the June 1948 issue of Outdoor Life under the title “Fabulous Firearm: The Kentucky Rifle.” The text been minimally edited to meet contemporary standards. THE FIRST, and perhaps the most important, truly American firearm was the Kentucky rifle,…

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The Reveille Has One Of The Best Reverse Flicks

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Dead Air Honors America’s Elite Warriors with Limited-Edition Sandman X Suppressors

Heber City, UT – Dead Air Silencers introduces two exclusive, limited-edition Sandman X suppressors honoring the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known worldwide as the “Night Stalkers,” and the legendary 5th Special Forces Group. Available exclusively through…

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Get Summer Range Ready with 100% Biodegradable Firearm Maintenance Solutions from Birchwood Casey

IRVING, TX – June 2026 – Every firearm enthusiast knows that summer days spent shooting equate to many hours spent cleaning. With Birchwood Casey’s recent introduction of a line of 100% biodegradable gun cleaners, eco-conscious…

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Upgrade Imminent: Iran’s Missile Saturation Exposes Critical Gaps in Israel’s Iron Dome

This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News.  Iran’s use of cluster munition warheads successfully penetrated Israel’s…

Happy Birthday, America: SOG Knives Unveils 250th Anniversary Limited Edition Fixed Blade

Irving, TX – June 2026 – As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom, SOG® Knives proudly reveals its…

America’s Public Lands Represent the Greatest Accumulation of Shared Wealth on the Planet — and It’s Up to Us to Save Them

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. I…

New Federal Fit Firearm Covers Now Shipping

ANOKA, Minnesota – July 1, 2026 – Federal Ammunition is now shipping two new series of firearm covers, the Federal Fit…

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America Has Always Loved Its Service Rifles

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. This story, “The American Rifle,” appeared in the August 2007 issue of Outdoor Life. Since earliest Colonial times, Americans have carried on a love affair with their guns. But it was in 1903 that…

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DR Congo Begins Ebola Treatment Trial

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying. With over 1,400 cases and 438 deaths tainting the morale of health workers, there is a small piece of good news. A treatment trial has begun. The DR Congo has officially started a trial of potential treatments for the…

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Striking Distance Just Got Closer

ScentLok® drops classic woods realism onto an abstract foundation across half its new lineup with the launch of Realtree® XT-3™ apparel https://www.scentlok.com/realtree-xt-3 MUSKEGON, MI (July 1, 2026) – More than three decades ago, Bill Jordan revolutionized the hunting industry by sketching the first true-to-life bark patterns in his backyard and…

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The Guns That Won the American Revolution

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. This story, “Guns of the American Revolution,” appeared in the July 1976 issue of Outdoor Life. “This province has raised 1,000 riflemen, the worst of whom will put a ball through a man’s head at…

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Get Youth Outdoors Day Introduces Maryland Youth to Fishing and Shooting Sports

QUEENSTOWN, Md. — The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) welcomed 70 youth and more than 160 participants to the Richard L. Trumka Memorial Get Youth Outdoors Day on June 27 at the Point at Pintail. The fifth annual event honored the late AFL-CIO President and USA Chairman of the Board by introducing…

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Snake Hunters Head to Florida for the Wildest, Most Viral Competition in the Country

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Florida’s Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District are gearing up for the annual “Python Challenge.” This now-viral event is designed to help curb the…

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“Super El Niño”: Record-Setting Worldwide Ocean Heat Wave Is Causing Insane Weather Chaos

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream under the title: Not Just A “Super El Niño”: A Record-Setting Worldwide Ocean Heat Wave Is Causing Insane Weather Chaos All Over The Globe The oceans on our planet have never been this hot, and…

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NEBO Launches the 1K EDC Pocket Light: Power and Portability Redefined

Fort Worth, Texas (July 1, 2026) – In today’s world, compact is king. The smaller an item is, the more useful it can be in everyday practice. This principle is particularly true for lighting sources, as what is constantly sought is a light that delivers maximum illumination in the smallest possible…

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The Army’s Newest Tool to Help Squad Leaders Connect with Soldiers

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Flying with Guns: Episode 42 – Southwest from LAS to MSY

Episode 42 covers my flight from Las Vegas back to New Orleans on Southwest Airlines.…

Intentional? U.S. “Intelligence” Leaked Details of Israel’s Upcoming Attack on Iran

The United States “intelligence” documents detailing Israel’s plans for an attack on Iran were leaked…

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