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Video Review: Savage 110 Ultralite Bolt-Action Rifle
Budget-friendly and devastatingly accurate, the Savage 110 Ultralite is here.
Interchangeable Calibers: What You Need to Know
We clear up some of the confusion related to this important safety information.
Cool Outdoor Jobs: State Wildlife Officer
Is the life of a game warden for you?
NRA Family Destinations: Famous Boot Hills
The final resting places of some famous American icons.
Rising Shooting Stars: 3 Akenhead Sisters
This sibling set is a triple threat to X-rings everywhere!
Fun Friday: 3 Incredibly Creepy Outdoor Legends
Just in time for Halloween: Three nightmare campfire tales with just an element of truth.
Treestand Safety: Our Tips
The No. 1 hunting-related injury by far remains falls from treestands.
First Impressions: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Hunting Rifle
The venerable gun manufacturer joins the hunting market with a "bang."
Throwback Thursday: Slingers, History's First Snipers
Make no mistake, the ancient sling was no slingshot...and it was definitely not a toy.
How to Rid Your Child of a Fear of Nature
Children and adults alike have irrational fears of that which they don't understand, especially when it comes to the creepy crawlies. The USFWS has provided some helpful tips on how to overcome the fear.
6 Ways to Avoid Being a "Whitetail Widower"
A "whitetail widower" is someone who gets left behind while their wife has all the fun.
How to Introduce Senior Citizens to Shooting
America's population of seniors is growing...and vulnerable.
Video Review: Premium Versus Lower-Cost Defensive Ammunition
Comparing defensive loads from Federal and Speer...how much do you really need?
Should You Pattern Your Home-Defense Shotgun?
Recently, I’ve received several letters from readers asking if they should “pattern” their home defense shotguns...
5 Simple Steps to Bust Your Shooting Slump
It happens to every shooter, whether competitive, tactical or hunter: You hit a slump...
What a Family Gained at Gunsite Academy
A father's perspective on what he and his teenage daughters learned at Gunsite Academy.
Do's and Don'ts of Frostbite First Aid
What you don't know about frostbite could cost you a digit (or two)...
Fun Friday: 9 Things You Didn't Know About Bats
Bats may look scary, but they're actually fascinating critters.
5 Key Factors For Choosing Your Gun Instructor
Here's how to pick the firearms trainer who can teach you what you need to know, now.
Throwback Thursday: Oliver Hazard Perry & the Battle of Lake Erie
A tale of the War of 1812 and the era of sailing ships.