Out of all the pieces of gear one could have there is nothing more versatile or more important than having a sturdy knife. Knives have been one of mankind go to tools since the first caveman sharpened a knife thousands of years ago. This is something that even today, with all the technology and advanced equipment there is, you should also always carry a sturdy knife as hunter or outdoorsman. Knives come in all different sizes from small compact multi-tools … Read More
All shooters should know what to look for when it comes to the most common shooting mistakes.Not only will this make you a better shooter, but it will also help to increase the accuracy of those around you. So being able to quickly identify and offer the correct remedies to a shooter is an important thing to be able to do whether it’s shooting with friends or teaching a new shooter. With my background in the United States Marine Corps, … Read More
General Patton referred to the M-1 Garand as the greatest battle implement ever devised. If it was good enough for old blood and guts himself, then it is good enough for me. The M-1 has long been my favorite rifle. There is something about the stock, the kick and even the nostalgia surrounding the gun. It is a beautiful firearm, and deadly accurate and I just cannot say enough positive things about this rifle. This article is going to look … Read More
As gun owners, we have certain rights and responsibilities. We have the right to bear arms, but we also should make sure that we take proper safety precautions in handling and storing a firearm. Guns can be deadly when not treated carefully, and it is the job of gun owners to care for and store our firearms properly, it prevents accidents from happening as well as fueling the anti-gun rhetoric that is currently taking place. It is paramount that all … Read More
The scope is an essential piece of equipment. Everyone from hunters to the military to your everyday shooters has enjoyed the ability to shoot farther and more accurately. There have been a number of advancements throughout history that have developed into some amazing pieces of technology. The shooting industry has gone from basic 1x powered scopes from the civil war to scopes that help shooters reach distances of up to and past 1000 yards, much with the help of the … Read More
As hunters and outdoorsmen, we have all heard the stories about wilderness survival. The afternoon hunt that turned into a week-long affair, in a place the hunter has hunted hundreds of times and it went bad. It went bad quick fast and in a hurry as they like to say in the military. It is important that we have some sort of preparation if everything goes bad and we find ourselves in a survival situation trying to make it home … Read More
As an avid outdoorsman, I am always looking to take our sport to as many people as I can. I try to infect my friends and family with the same buck fever or duck madness that overtook me at a young age. Every year I try to find a friend or maybe a niece or nephew and introduce them to hunting and the great outdoors. It is an important part of preserving our legacy and introducing new and younger generations … Read More
One of the saddest times of the year is the moment you realize that late January is upon us and deer season will be ending. A state of depression is the best way to explain it, as you will be longing to get back into the tree stand with your bow come September. It doesn’t have to be all negative, and there are many things you can do to keep yourself occupied during the off-season. While it may not be … Read More
Cleaning and maintenance of a firearm are critical in every sport that involves a firearm. Whether you are braving the frigid temperatures for duck hunting or spending your Saturdays punching paper targets, making sure your gun is clean is important. The past few weeks I have been traveling along the east coast following the migration of ducks down from Canada into Maryland, and now I find myself in Northern Virginia. Along the way, I have shot hundreds of rounds through … Read More
With the cold settling in across the United States, much of the rut activity is beginning to die down. The big bucks you have been seeing on your trail cams have disappeared, and now you are wondering how you will be able to fill that final buck tag. The bucks have mated, and many of the larger more mature bucks are becoming more and more elusive. We have entered the dreaded post-rut period and hunting those trophy wall hangers has … Read More