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What I’ve Learned From Survival Shows
“We have all been guilty of being backseat adventurers when watching programs such as Naked and Afraid, Man vs. Wild, or Alone, to name a few. We kick back, crack open a cold one and proceed to judge the ever-loving shit out of every…
5 Reasons Women Should Get into Shooting
It’s no secret that the firearm industry is a male-dominated environment. In fact, 43% of men personally own a firearm compared to 22% of women. However, according to a study done by Gallup, over the past 15 years, female gun ownership has…
Turning the Ruger LC Charger into a Poor Man’s MP7
Maggie Peterson lived in a state of perpetual simmering chaos. The kids’ soccer practice, volunteering at the food pantry, Pilates, and a thousand other nagging little things reliably consumed her days. This particular Thursday afternoon…
Testing the Century Arms Thunder Ranch BFT47v2
While not as old, big, or well known as Gunsite Academy, Thunder Ranch is a highly respected peer in private firearms training, formally founded by USMC Vietnam War infantry and law enforcement veteran Clint Smith in 1993. Century Arms and…
Real Avid Master Bench Block Pro
Real Avid continues to make working on your firearms at home even easier with its latest Master Bench Block Pro. The latest in the company’s tool offerings provides a universal solution for DIY enthusiasts and professional gunsmiths alike.…
A Bolt-Action Solution to Semi-Auto Problems
Pennsylvania is one the largest hunting states in the country, but it also has some of the most conservative game laws. While it’s been gradually improving over recent years, one prohibition that still stands is that you can’t use…
The Best Canned Cocktails for Liquid Therapy
While debatable in many circles, change for the sake of change cannot be considered evolution. There are certain things that the human race has done in the name of “progress” that were little more than a shortcut in some way. A modern…
The Fight to Maintain Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Production Commercial Utilization
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) commended Missouri state Rep. Aaron McMullen’s recent introduction of legislation supporting the continued commercial utilization of the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The resolution would…
De-Escalation Tactics: Conflict Resolution Via Communication
Conflict resolution techniques are best utilized before the aggressor becomes violent. Often, when employed early enough, verbal de-escalation tactics can help calm the situation before it escalates into a physical confrontation. But there…
The Wild History of Wyoming’s Hole-in-the-Wall Gang
Growing up in the small town of Rock Springs, nestled in the southwestern region of Wyoming, I heard many stories of the town’s storied history—some inspiring, others tragic, yet all captivating to a curious child like myself. One narrative…