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Throwback Thursday: Mary Jemison, "White Indian"
An authentic, first-hand account of life on the American frontier from more than 250 years ago...
Safety Recall Notice: TriStar Viper G2 Bolt Lock Button
TriStar is asking owners of Viper G2 .410 bore shotguns to heed this important notice.
Old School: How to Read a Compass
When Murphy's Law has Murphied your GPS, here's what to do.
Henry Honors Childhood Cancer Victim With $35K Donation
“Danica’s memory will live on in all of us at Henry."
2 Venison Recipes (Your Kids Will Actually Eat)
We promise: no meatloaf.
Shooting for Sheepskins: NASP Awards $50K in Random Scholarships
Who knew that putting arrows on target could net you free money for college?
How to Pick the Best Gun: Rent One!
Think of it as speed-dating...with firearms.
Video Review: Staccato XL Double-Stack Pistol
This hammer-fired, competition-ready handgun is the epitome of "Go Big Or Go Home."
Fun Friday: Life at 68 Below Zero
Chinook winds, overturned boats, bear charges...and so many wonderful tales to tell!
Grandparent's Guide to Teaching Gun Safety
Grandparents make great mentors thanks to their patience and love. Here are six terrific tips to make it work for your family, too.
Throwback Thursday: Remington Cane Gun
No, it wasn't designed by 007's Q Branch...it's real.
Reviewed: Kimber Mako R7 Semi-Auto Pistol
The best seat at a poker table is the one that’s last to act ... and Kimber's Mako R7 is the winner in your hand.
Trigger Pull Weight: Is Lighter Always Better?
Short answer: It all depends on the shooter, the gun and its intended purpose. Complete answer: See below!
Terminal Ballistics & Stopping Power
What is stopping power, and what can the science of terminal ballistics teach us about it?
5 Reasons American Wild Turkeys Are Declining
Wild turkey populations hit a historic high nationwide in 1995, but have dwindled slowly since. Why?
Dr.'s Rx to Prepare Your Mind for Precision Shooting
The most important part of marksmanship isn't your equipment--it's you!
The Enduring Legacy of the Small-Game Hunter
“The hunt has begun! They have been given fair warning! If they get kilt, it’s their own fault!”
Video Review: Savage 110 Magpul Hunter
It's a 21st century platform that hunters can get behind in ways never before possible from a Savage factory offering.
Ammunition Science: Bullet Construction
And yes, we do mean bullets (not cartridges)!
Why (& How) You Should Learn To Shoot One-Handed
These techniques are less-than-perfect solutions, but so are all emergency defensive scenarios.