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Air Force veteran Tim Kirk didn’t expect to earn awards helping veterans, but he received a pretty big honor last week. The NFL Hall of Fame named Kirk one of its Awards of Character recipients for 2026 for his work supporting veterans’ needs through the Warrior Healing Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The award, a joint venture with USA Today and Payton Productions, was introduced this year to honor “everyday Hall of Famers,” community leaders who uphold the hall’s key values of commitment, courage, integrity, respect and honesty. Kirk, accompanied by his wife, Cathie Goodman, received the accolade from two…
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As a hunter, you become adept at making holes. Shot placement is key, and you quickly learn precisely where to shoot your target for the quickest, most ethical results. That ability to visualize a deer’s vitals is fantastic, and it’s great that you’re able to fill your freezer with healthy, lean meat. You probably have a carefully thought-out rifle-and-optic setup and possibly spend time every day mapping out a food plot or feeders. Maybe you have a tree stand; maybe you have raised blinds. You take hunting seriously, and you have the gear to show for it. Or do you?…
Women’s hiking boots protect against some of the biggest trip-ruiners: rolled ankles, soaked socks, bruised toes, and agonizing blisters. To finalize this year’s rankings, GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar and two additional testers put 10 women’s hiking boots through a 10-month test cycle. From Grand Teton National Park to Patagonia, we logged more than 500 miles and 30,000 feet of elevation gain to find the best pairs. We crowned the Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX as our best overall pick for its standout mix of agility, traction, and waterproof protection. Meanwhile, the Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof earned our budget…
Ten handgun hunters, black bears inside 25 to 50 yards, fading light, and a week full of lessons. This Maine black bear handgun hunt delivered close calls, hard-earned misses, standout revolver performance, and enough honest takeaways to make us want another crack at it. I had been wanting to schedule a black bear hunt in the Carolinas for one of the non-hibernating giants for quite some time. Then my good friend Kim Ralston contacted me about a handgun black bear hunt in Maine. He had used the guide and outfitter previously and spoke highly of the effort and ability involved.…
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We’ve chronicled in the past how Pennsylvania cities, including Philadelphia, have repeatedly tried to institute city gun control ordinances that are more restrictive than state law, which is a violation of the state’s firearms preemption law. Now, a bill that would help put an end to such chicanery by strengthening Pennsylvania’s preemption law has hit a roadblock in the state Senate. As background, most states have firearm preemption laws that say the state legislature is responsible for making gun laws, keeping municipalities, counties and other such entities from passing gun-control ordinances that are more restrictive than state law. In Pennsylvania,…
Let’s be honest—finding the perfect range bag can feel like trying to find a needle in a tactical haystack. Soft-sided, hard-sided, backpack-style, duffel-style… there’s no shortage of options. But what if the best range bag wasn’t marketed as one at all? Yep, we’re talking about using a tool bag as a range bag—specifically the CLC 25-Pocket Tool Bag. Originally designed for tradesmen, this rugged, no-nonsense workhorse has quietly become a go-to option for shooters who want something low-key, durable, and highly functional. If you’re tired of overpriced, overbuilt range bags that scream “I’m carrying firearms,” stick around. You might just…
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket: 50% Off at REI (Photo/Chris Carter) Patagonia’s Nano Puff is one of the most iconic synthetic jackets on the market, and, time and time again, our reviewers find that it lives up to the hype. And now’s the time to get one for yourself: This versatile layer is on sale for the ridiculously low price of just $114. Shop Women’s Shop Men’s Outdoor Research: 30% Off (Photo/Outdoor Research) Outdoor Research is slashing prices during its Summit Sale, with 30% off a whole host of gear. Save on bestselling jackets like the Helium Down Hoody, or get…
