Old School Cool – Part 1Old School Cool – Part 2 The Savage 99 is one of the earliest lever-action rifles that would allow the use of pointed bullets safely. It evolved from the Savage 1895, both of which were quite popular in the American West and Canada. Its rotary magazine is one of the most popular features, as well as being of hammerless design. It was available in a plethora of calibers, including a .410 shotgun option for some takedown models. Despite its modern look, the Savage 99 is old school through and through. My 300Sav….. My second ever…
We’ve all heard of so-called Glock switches. They’re supposedly so prevalent that some states are trying to ban Glocks entirely. Other governments are suing Glock for not changing its proven designs to make these devices unusable. Every bit of fearmongering about them, following the similar fearmongering over “ghost guns,” is yet another way anti-gunners tend to justify various anti-gun efforts.Yes, that includes the ATF.In North Texas, a report from CBS News clues us in to what the new anti-gun hotness is about to be.They’re called “swift links,” and police across North Texas are finding them…
Early on, Lifetime decoy lines were a huge success. A coated wire line that did not tangle, of course, had benefits for all waterfowl hunters, especially when these were the first to PVC-coat Texas rig steel lines. Today, after purchasing Lifetime, Heyday is a company built on a philosophy of giving more and creating products that take each hunter to the heyday of their hunting memories. Heyday History In 2022, I wrote about their EVA decoys. As a new company, Heyday Decoys was beginning to expand Lifetime’s products into a market force with expanded offerings beyond decoy lines and EVA…
Let’s put my cards on the table: I’m an Oregon native. I grew up in Portland, and my appreciation for the slightly weird yet homegrown vibe that this state puts out has never left me—especially when it comes to knives. Maybe it’s the rain-soaked forests, logging culture, and some of the best public, state, and national parks that make Oregonians this way, but we’re a little obsessed with gear that can take a beating and keep going in the outdoors. So, yes, when I heard CRKT—one of Portland’s proudest exports—was scaling up the famous Razel into something that straddled the…
Earlier this year the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands called on lawmakers to revamp the island’s gun laws, declaring that the restrictive policies have failed to make the territory a safe place. “We should move to a place where we open gun ranges that are legal and we make it easier for people to license and carry firearms,” Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. told a local paper. Instead, lawmakers are advancing a bill that would force many gun owners to get rid of their firearms or else face criminal charges. From NRA-ILA:The 36th Legislature…
Introduction If 2024 was the year optics-ready went mainstream, 2025 is the year carry guns got truly refined. Comp cuts without the blast, modular frames that fit actual human hands, metal where it matters, and striker-fired triggers that don’t feel like staplers—this year’s best concealed carry handguns bring real gains in shootability without ballooning size. We spent the year testing compact 9mm workhorses and micro 9mm pocket rockets right alongside a couple of metal-frame classics reimagined for daily carry. Below you’ll find our updated buyer’s guide plus six editor-vetted picks that cover the spectrum—from a compensated compact that shoots flat…
Gun control activist/grifter David Hogg has come under a lot of criticism from the left in recent months for… well, a lot of things. One of the most vocal complaints about Hogg, though, has been that his political action committee Leaders We Deserve, which was founded to supposedly challenge and replace incumbent Democrats with younger, more progressive politicians, has been taking in a lot of money while spending very little to actually support candidates. Now, however, Hogg’s PAC is pledging to spend $1 million to back Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson’s primary challenge to congressman…
When most people think of training dogs around live fire, it’s typically in the context of hunting. Maybe it’s ducks, perhaps it’s pheasants, but there’s no denying gun dogs are common in the bird hunting world. Even so, there are many good reasons to train your dogs to tolerate gunshots, even if you’re not a wingshooter. To simplify things, we’ve put together some basic tips and tricks for gun dog training—for all dogs. Dogs Around Gunshots On the hunting side of things, it’s not only bird dogs that get exposed to the admittedly loud sounds of gunshots. Many of us…
A few years ago, Berne Brody and Greg Durso met up with some friends to go mountain biking in Vermont. They were approximately 30 seconds into the ride when it came to a grinding halt. Durso’s adaptive bike couldn’t fit through a narrow gap between two trees. After they cleared that obstacle, they soon had to stop again since the trail’s bridges were 6 inches too narrow for Durso to ride on. Every couple of minutes, the crew stopped, picked up Durso on his bike, and carried him across another obstacle, and the ride would resume again. Durso at The…
As I was packing for a week of climbing and hiking in France, I faced a challenge. I had to fit everything into a single carry-on. When it came to choosing the one pair of non-climbing shoes I would bring, without hesitation, I reached for my KEEN Seek Trail Runners. The comfort and support of these shoes made them the only ones I’d want to wear for a week straight. For the last 2 months, I’ve worn the Seek every day, and thrown every type of terrain and condition at them, and they’ve withstood nearly all of it. The Seek…
The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber aims to pair hunting-ready ergonomics with precision bolt-gun accuracy. Built around a redesigned X-Bolt action and a carbon fiber-wrapped Preferred Barrels blank, the Speed Carbon Fiber keeps weight down while leaning hard into features that matter to hunters. It utilizes an adjustable Vari-Tech stock, a recoil-eating Recoil Hawg muzzle brake, and a factory DLX trigger. Chambered here in 6.5 Creedmoor, the rifle’s blend of modern cosmetics (Tungsten Cerakote receiver, Browning OVIX camouflage, and a carbon fiber barrel sleeve) mirrors a performance focus that I put to the test on the range and at…
President Donald Trump has suggested that United States forces could soon be on the ground in Venezuela. The U.S. ruling class could quickly escalate a brewing conflict from sea to land operations, expanding what the ruler has called “a war on terrorist drug cartels.” While speaking at a Navy anniversary ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia, Trump said American forces had struck another vessel off Venezuela’s coast, allegedly carrying narcotics. “In recent weeks, the Navy has supported our mission to blow the cartel terrorists the hell out of the water … we did another one last night. Now we just can’t find…
On a cold, sleepy Tuesday morning at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, I heard rumors that The North Face T-Bar might open for the season. I was on the new 2025 Never Summer Nokhu 161 DF all-mountain snowboard. As a rider with big boots — size 11 — I struggle to find a snowboard wide enough to prevent catching my toes or heels in aggressive carves. But I’d finally found the Nokhu Drag-Free, and I was confident it could tackle a rope drop into the steeps. The North Face terrain is home to the majority of Crested Butte’s double-blacks. As I…
When philanthropist and businessman Mike Candido heard the local hospital could use gun locks, it created a cascading effect. What started as a pet project morphed into something much bigger. Candido is the president of J. Moore & Co. Mechanical Contractors and a philanthropist in North New Jersey. Over the years, Candido has built a relationship with St Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. He says he had “a 16-year stretch on their foundation board” and at a recent fundraising gala, he was approached by some emergency room doctors to discuss firearm related issues.A gun owner and…
The trails in America’s parks, monuments, and public lands need conservation help now more than ever. With unending budget cuts, staffing issues, and now, a government shutdown paralyzing government-funded agencies, many trails stand to fall into disrepair. That’s where volunteer conservation groups like the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp (ESCC) step up to fill the gaps. Since 2016, this small but mighty organization has maintained over 250 miles of trail, cleared over 500 logs, and trained hundreds of diverse members — many of whom have gone on to pursue careers in conservation. ESCC is a generator, turning out young, passionate environmentalists who…
Everytown for Gun Safety has a problem. They backed Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, then Jones turned out to be an absolutely disgusting person who seems totally OK with seeing a political rival and his children murdered, just to address differences in policy. And they backed him hard.On Tuesday, I hammered them about it. I regret nothing I said, nor should I.However, sometime on Tuesday, Everytown quietly removed Jones from their list of endorsed candidates, and they probably hoped that would be the end of it.Everytown for Gun Safety, the gun control group funded…
The U.S. Army is betting big on artificial intelligence and data to reshape how intelligence is gathered, analyzed, and delivered to commanders. The goal is simple: make faster, smarter decisions in an era where wars are fought not just with weapons, but with information.Unlike past modernization pushes, this effort is about weaving AI into every layer of Army operations, from headquarters planning to frontline decisions. For soldiers in the intel community, it means their work is changing fast.Data Overload Meets AI SolutionsArmy leaders know the problem: intelligence analysts are drowning in information. From satellites, drones, and cyber feeds, there’s more data…
National Guard troops have been deployed to Portland, Oregon, in defiance of a federal judge’s court order. Donald Trump has been creating standing armies in towns across the United States, even though the militarization of law enforcement is a violation of the Constitution. Militarization of the police forces has been increasing, and has been shoved into overdrive lately. A Gift America Can’t Return: The Police State Is America’s New Crime Boss Locals rejected Trump’s portrayal of Portland as a “warzone,” sharing images of peaceful daily life (farmers markets, cafes) and dismissing protests as small-scale, non-threatening demonstrations. Nonetheless, the Department of…
Blasted with gusts of cold air and early April snow, we stared in awe as the glacier ski plane taxied down the Ruth Gorge and took off. Suddenly, we were alone. Thankfully, we found comfort knowing that within the 5 weeks of supplies we had with us, we brought an Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone to keep in touch with family and friends. Cell service shouldn’t be relied on in destinations such as the Alaska Range. With rapidly changing weather known to bring storms that pin you down, it is critical to have a reliable way to communicate. There are a few…
“If we ban assault weapons, mass shootings won’t be nearly the problem they are today.”How many times have you heard something like that over the years? I’ve personally lost track of how often someone spews such nonsense and I suspect many of you have as well. The argument that somehow an AR-15 is the root of all of our problems has always been ridiculous, especially since so many high-profile mass killings have involved guns that weren’t so-called assault weapons.However, since some people seem to have short memories, maybe the recent arrest of a guy outside…
While it is far from being an overwhelming lead, a recent national survey revealed that more Americans agree with Republicans’ hands-off policies in dealing with gun control than Democrats’ restrictive proposals for more gun laws. The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed Americans on a number of different matters, among them being gun policy and differences between parties when it comes to battling the country’s violent crime problem. When asked the question: “Which party has a better plan on gun control?” Some 32% of respondents answered Republicans, while 28% answered Democrats. In essence, the question is basically asking Americans whether they approve of…
