All Outdoor

In a sad turn of events, in just one day a man in Saddle Brook, New Jersey became the victim of domestic assault, confiscation (some would say “theft”) of his guns, ammunition, and black powder – and was placed under arrest.

I realize that not everyone that buys a kayak is looking to wet a line but some of you may be curious or in some cases ready to jump right in. While fishing from a kayak is almost as simple as fishing off the bank, you do need to consider a few differences. In this article, I’ll cover the basics of outfitting your kayak for fishing, what to expect on your first fishing adventure and a couple of tips to make your experience a safer more enjoyable one.

If you like knives you know Microtech.  They are the brand for automatic knives.  Their Halo and Troodon blades are among the finest autos available.  Their Ultratech knives are great and come in a variety of sizes.  The UDT knives are very solid blades.  But nearly all of their knives are autos.

My name is Tony Sculimbrene and I am steel junkie.  I love new, high tech steels.  I love looking at their chemistry charts.  I revel in their HRc numbers.  If it has iron in it and is used to cut stuff I am interested.  As silly as it is, I have been known to buy one or two or even five different versions of the same knife just to try out new steels.  I can’t help it.  I am a steel junkie.

For preppers trying to escape impending doom, busting out in a Bug-Out escape mode can be a scary time. Everything is on the line as the threat increases and finally you give the nod to go. Now is the time. No more delays.

I am a big fan of steel targets.They make long-range marksmanship practice a lot more fun. At close distances, they help new shooters develop greater confidence in their abilities. Recently, I had the opportunity to test targets made by Multiplex Systems in Minnesota, distributed through ShootSteel.com.

A U.S. Representative from Utah has introduced legislation in an attempt to stop the growth of gun-toting SWAT-like teams in unlikely federal agencies. Rep. Chris Stewart’s Regulatory Agency De-militarization (RAD) Act, or H.R. 4934, seeks to stop that growth, and prohibit non-police agencies from using and purchasing military-style firearms.

A California Congressman named Mike Honda has submitted H.R. 5344, “The Responsible Body Armor Possession Act,” to the United States House of Representatives. In a recent statement, Honda said, “There’s nothing more dangerous than what a well-armored, unstoppable active shooter can do. This bill is common-sense and long overdue.”

Everyone knows that when seconds count, police are minutes away… so you’d better be able to protect yourself in the meantime. And some peace officers are wise enough to tell people just that.

Survival television shows like Man vs. Wild and Survivorman have changed the survival industry, for better or for worse. In some ways, they’ve helped show the importance of preparedness, which can aid in educating the masses who don’t always see prepping as a vital life-saving endeavor. However, survival TV can also contribute to the spread of misinformation or the shilling of low-quality gear.

Ah, such a lovely tale… and absolutely all-American.

It’s no secret – except perhaps to those who lack the ability to observe and think – that Obama and his administration do not like guns. If they had their druthers, we’d all be disarmed lickety-split in order to “fundamentally transform” the USA more quickly and effectively.

Well, here I am again, back at my love fest with Black Rain Ordnance. For those of you who are avid readers, you know that I was one of the first editors ever to review the Black Rain line of rifles. What the company brought to the market were the first production full custom AR-15s. Sure there were guys offering “services” for full operational custom AR-15s, but there was no “manufacturer” offering an off the shelf AR-15 loaded with all the bits, pieces and upgrades your average AR-15 snob demands on his/her rifle.

I’ve had the pleasure of spending some time with a new crossbow this summer, and it’s been nice. The crossbow is an MXB Dagger from Mission Archery, and I like it.

Looking for a really special Christmas present this year for a firearms enthusiast? This is the ticket then. A local physician, radiologist by profession is not only an active Class III firearms shooter and gun collector, but has developed a unique hobby and sideline.

If you have even a passing interest in gear then you have probably sold more than one or two items over the internet. The gear we buy tends to be well-made and overbuilt. The reality is that we will wear out before our gear does.  Additionally, there is a thriving secondary market for gear, as seen on the many BST boards on the major forums. This can, and almost always does, lead to selling some of the stuff you have, stuff that you think you might not miss. Sometimes, however, during the churn of gear, you will realize that you made a mistake and when given the opportunity, you re-acquire something you sold. It seems irrational, but it happens, and I think it is is a commentary on how good you thought that item was.

Why endure long hours in a blind? If you have the patience, it’s far easier to let a good buck come to you than it is to try and stalk him in the short grass. In fact, according to data from the Pope & Young Club’s 26th Recording Period Statistical Summary Book, 57 percent of all pronghorn entries were taken from a ground blind. Still, it’s rarely easy. But for those that follow a plan, it works. These are the things I do to guard water.

A recent announcement from Gun Owners of America tells its supporters, “Pat yourselves on the back!” The reason? The FDIC has formally withdrawn a list of so-called “high risk” businesses – a list which the Obama administration’s Justice Department under Eric Holder was using to discourage banks from dealing with certain types of merchants.

Last we shared the basic (meaning, non-destructive) test for the Swedish-made Fallkniven A1, a survival knife that costs around $400. Although that’s a bit of a hefty price for a survival knife, given the other options available, they assure that it’s heavy-duty knife.

The 1895 Nagant revolver is well known in the US as cheap surplus gun (available for a time for under $100) with questionable ammunition availability. Many thousands were sold in the past twenty years and still sit in gun cabinets as amusing plinkers. Can they be more than historic curiosities?