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Essentials for Staying in Touch and Powered Up in a Survival Situation
We live in an ever-changing world. Fluctuating weather patterns have increased the size and intensity of natural disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. The constant threat of terrorist attacks, pandemics, and civil disorder weigh heavily on the minds of us all. We are frequently reminded of just how commonplace these things have become every time we turn on our televisions, pick up a newspaper, or turn on our computers.
What would you do in a disaster to protect both yourself and your family? What items should you stock up on and have in your home, or be prepared to...
Participation in Target Shooting Soaring Across United States
In case you haven’t noticed, participation in target shooting in the United States is growing at an incredible rate! Our ranks are growing by millions (yes, millions) of new shooters year over year.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) recently released an infographic (reproduced below) announcing that from 2009 to 2012, participation in target shooting increased by 6.4 million shooters from 34.4 million to 40.8 million. Now that’s not solely shotgunning, but all forms of target shooting. That’s 2.1 million shooters a year! No wonder it’s still so hard to lay...
Hammerhead Shadowed Kayak Fishermen for Two Miles in Florida
It is not uncommon for kayak fishermen to run into sharks, but to be actively followed by one is definitely cause for concern. According to WFLA, two men fishing off the shore of Palm Beach, Florida two weeks ago said they were stalked by a hammerhead for about two miles. The predator was likely attracted to the fish that the two anglers caught, and even got close enough to bump the men's kayaks.
"It's not really a huge thing to see sharks," Mark Naumovitz, one of the fishermen, told...
Study: Impact of Wolves on Minnesota Moose Greater Than Expected
A new study recently published in the Journal of Wildlife Management found that wolves may be a bigger factor in Minnesota's moose decline than experts previously believed. The study, authored by two adjunct professors at the University of Minnesota, David Mech and John Fieberg, concluded that there was a correlation between the number of wolves in moose territory and the population of the moose themselves. Following up on a previous study that also took into account climate changes, Mech and Fieberg said that...
Video: This is What It’s Like to Be Shot at with an AK-47 from Inside an Armored Car
There is something to be said about businessmen who back up their products by using them. But few have to put their lives on the line when they show off their company's goods. Trent Kimball, the CEO of Texas Armoring Corporation, did just that in a recent video.
Texas Armoring Corporation is a manufacturer of armored cars and other other specialty vehicles. According to the San Antonio Express-News, the bullet-resistant cars used by the Pope, actor Steven Seagal, and...
Video: Baby Elephant Shrugs Off 14 Attacking Lions
Elephants may not be the kings of the jungle, but there are few predators who will mess with them. As if to demonstrate this, the video below shows that even a young elephant can stand its own against more than a dozen of the savanna's fiercest predators.
Adult elephants are practically impervious to anything lions can throw at them, so the big cats usually target calves. Even then, the tough skin and large size of these young animals usually deter most attempts. Elephants are also very protective of their own and will charge any predator that tries and make a meal out of their family...
Make Your Hunter Happy This Holiday Season with These Gifts
You probably have a hunter in the family who seems to have everything. Well, either that or you are the hunter in the family who seems to have everything. Christmas lists can be a challenge but we have some suggestions, at least some of which you haven’t thought of before. Have a look.
Nikon Aculon Rangefinder - $169
Rangefinders have always been a little too big to put in a pocket, but Nikon has solved that problem with their new palm-sized rangefinder. They have reduced the size of the unit...
7 Holiday Gift Suggestions for the Survivalist
Whether you call it bush craft, wood craft, or simply the art of wilderness survival, you're going to need some gear to get you through your stay in the woods. Modern survival preparedness has undergone a huge change in the last several years, and that includes a big influx of people who have become more and more interested in what it means to be self reliant away from civilization. Some are preparing for realistic scenarios when disaster strikes and what it'll take to survive the hectic days afterwards, while others have a more fanciful scenario in mind---I'm looking at you, zombie lovers....
A Very Merry Black Rifle Holiday Gift Guide
We’re getting into the gift giving, and more importantly, gift receiving season. Here are some of our top picks for black rifle accessories to give to the shooter in your life. Some are old and some are new; some are expensive and others not, but all are useful additions to the modern sporting rifle.
DoubleTap Ammunition .308 Winchester 125-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip - $35/box
When compiling this list of gift ideas, I thought it would be helpful to consult the "Godfather of Boom!" for his personal pick for black rifle ammunition. In public circles, you might know him as Mike McNett,...
NRA Freestyle’s ‘NOIR’: The Tortoise and the Hare
In episode 19 of NOIR, guest Rob Pincus practices concealed draw from a vehicle with Colion, and LaSorte perseveres through his injury during the NOIR Challenge.
http://youtu.be/ScR5mP8MH7U...
History in the Making: The Brownells Lady 3-Gun Pro-Am Challenge
The Brownells Lady 3-Gun Pro-Am Challenge, the first national all-female 3-gun match ever held, hosted 155 shooters from across the globe. According to the data compiled as of this writing, 33 states and four countries (the United States, Canada, Malaysia, and Australia) were represented at the event. Planned by match director Lisa Marie Judy and hosted by Atlanta 3-Gun, this historic event took place at South River Gun Club from October 29 through November 1, 2014 in Covington, Georgia.
Ran in half-day format, the event offered plenty of...
Video: A Gun, a Smoker, and a Steam Engine
Summer---and grilling season---may be long over, but if things go accordingly, many of you will soon be stuffing your freezers full of venison. What better way to cook dinner up than in a steam train engine smoker? It even has an engineer's cabin to keep you warm!
According to the open-carrying man who built this contraption, the massive BBQ smoker took about three years to construct.
"Pretty much everything was built from scratch," wrote DrewCIL on Reddit, who claimed to be the...
Land Rover Designs SUV So Luxurious It Has a Leather-trimmed Gun Box
What is the most you have ever paid for a hunting-related feature on your car? In partnership with British gun maker Holland & Holland, Land Rover has designed what they call one of the most luxurious SUVs for hunters and recreational shooters on the market. The Holland & Holland Range Rover has increased off-road capability and comes with a choice of either a diesel-powered 4.4-liter SDV8 or a 510PS petrol-powered 5.0-liter V8 Supercharged. The interior is tailor-designed to suit the discerning sportsman, and comes furnished with leather seating, Holland & Holland embroidery, and...
November Fowlin’: Your Last-minute Guide to Michigan Waterfowl Hunting
For those of us who would rather hunt ducks and geese than deer, November is just as special of a time for us as it is for those chasing whitetails around. Sure, we Michigan sportsmen and women have been able to hunt birds since the beginning of September, but the next-to-the-last month of the year is cold. Winter is just around the corner and the North Country is already frozen, meaning the big push is upon us.
We all know about the gales of November. This time of year brings unpredictable weather patterns and the first real snow of the year. It also brings huge flocks of geese and the...
Tiger On the Loose in Forest Near Disneyland Paris, Wolf Hunters to Track It Down
Authorities in Montevrain, France have roped off a section of forest just east of Paris after reports of a tiger sighting in the area on Thursday. According to the BBC, local officials have advised residents to stay indoors and have locked down nearby schools. Out on the streets, a gathering of municipal police, personnel from the French National Gendarmerie, and rescue teams from the Service Departmental d'Incendie et de Secours have mobilized to help search for the large feline. Police have even hired a team of professional wolf...
7 “Shut Up and Take My Money” Guns
Two days ago, Autoblog published an amazing article called “Six ‘shut up and take my money’ cars.” When one of the staff members here at OutdoorHub saw that and shared it with the team, we couldn’t help but start thinking of dream guns we’ve had the exact same reaction to. We set to work compiling lists of firearms we’d unquestioningly throw piles of cash at, and here’s what we’ve come up with.
In short, the following is a list of guns that either don’t exist, never made it beyond the...
New Jersey Bill Could Allow a “Commercial” Deer Season
Is allowing commercial deer hunting a good idea? Some lawmakers in New Jersey are trying to overturn the state's ban on hunters selling deer meat, and they are getting support from some ecologists. According to the Asbury Park Press, a bill was introduced into the General Assembly earlier this year that would do just that, and is currently waiting for a hearing in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
To say that the bill is controversial would be an...
Hunters Have Deer Stolen Right off Their Lawn, Thief Caught by Deputies
Living in a small town has its benefits, like being able to clean and process deer right in your backyard. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, a group of hunters in Millwood Township, Minnesota had returned from a successful deer hunt and left several deer carcasses in their yard when they noticed one was missing on Sunday. The theft occurred while the hunters were out, but they arrived home just in time to see a silver car flee the area with the buck tied to the top of the vehicle.
“Strange case,” Stearns...
Video: These Are Some of the Coolest Archery Trick Shots We’ve Ever Seen
You aren't likely to use any of these trick shots from your treestand, but the video below from Dude Perfect is good inspiration for spicing up your target practice. While the group may have earned their rise to fame by throwing basketballs like footballs, Tyler and the team show that they have some serious archery skills as well. Feats like snuffing out a lit candle, arrowing an apple off someone's head, and shooting rope are all familiar favorites, but have you ever heard of shooting underwater bowling pins or shooting a swinging egg?
Neither have we, but you can check 'em all out...
Reinventing the AK Wheel with RS Regulate
Americans love to tweak and customize their guns. The exponential growth of the firearm accessory and optics aftermarket in the past several years proves that fact. While the AR-15 is often held up as the ideal “Lego gun” and much of the industry is focused on supplying parts for that design, certain innovators have dedicated themselves to bringing that American love of utilitarian, rugged accessories to the AK platform. RS Regulate, a manufacturer of accessory and optic mounts for AKs based in Michigan, is a major part of that movement.
Making the Kalashnikov modern
The AK has held...