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Religious Discrimination? Amish Man Sues for Right to Buy Gun Without ID
The Second Amendment and Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) might be on a collision course with federal and state law after an Amish man filed a federal lawsuit following an unsuccessful attempt buy a gun without a photo ID.
The man who filled the suit, Andrew Hertzler, is an practicing member of the Amish community which prohibits having members from having their picture knowingly taken. This statement from the suit explains the religious...
Video: Why You Pick a Draw Weight You Can Handle
You don't need just muscles to use bows with higher draw weights, you also need proper form. This man finds out the hard way what happens when you choose a draw weight that you can't handle---and when you have no form. As funny as it may be for archers and shooters to introduce new users to weapons they are not ready for, keep in mind that this is extremely dangerous. That is especially true for you, who happens to be the primary bystander and often the one in the line of fire.
So next time you decide to put a Smith & Wesson 500 or a Bear Arena into a new shooter's hands, reconsider...
7 Top Hiking Boots Available Today
Boots are the hiker’s most vital piece of gear. Covering long distances with sore, bruised, or blistered feet is not a pleasant experience. When looking for the best hiking boots, it is essential that they be lightweight and durable enough to withstand the punishment of covering long distances. When you add the weight of a pack, the added support of a well-made pair of hiking boots can make or break your trip.
With so many new brands and styles available, it has become increasingly harder to determine which brand is right, after many years of experience hiking trails all across the United...
Deer Struck by Car Takes Itself to Emergency Room
Employees of Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York were dumbfounded after an injured deer stumbled into the emergency wing on Monday. According to Fox News, the deer made it 20 feet down a hallway before staff were able to corral it. Two Monroe County sheriff's deputies that were present at the time were able to remove the deer on a gurney with the help of public safety workers.
“It's an extremely odd situation,” said Mark Fischer, chief of public safety. “I had to listen a little...
Massive Killer Diamondback Rattlesnake Caught in Arkansas
A man in southern Sebastian County, Arkansas may have killed one of the largest western diamondback rattlesnakes ever seen after it allegedly attacked several of his dogs. According to the man, who remains unidentified, the snake was found on his property in West Hartford and bit at least two of his dogs, killing one. He dispatched it afterwards and the pictures of the snake were widely shared on social media.
Judging from the photograph, experts estimated the diamondback at around eight feet in length, which if accurate would make it the largest western diamondback in the...
Video: Kirsten Joy Weiss Shows off Precision Rifle Pumpkin Carving Skills
Tired of using a knife to carve out your Halloween jack-o'-lantern? Well, Kirsten Joy Weiss has a new way for you to carve out that pumpkin using .22 LR.
Using her trusty Volquartsen .22 LR, Kirsten punches small holes in the pumpkin until it begins to resemble a smile. If you have already carved your pumkin this halloween season don't fret, your pre-carved jack-o'-lantern will make a good target after Halloween as well. However, make sure you follow Kirsten's advice and buy your own pumpkin. Farmers and neighbors will be annoyed if they find holes in their...
Video: How Many Bears Can Fit into This SUV?
Ever had a family of bears pile into your new SUV like it's some sort of bear clown car? Well this man did.
Footage from this security camera shows a black bear sow and her three cubs showing up at the cabin, ostensibly looking for food. One of the cubs opens the door to the SUV and before you know it, two of the animals packed themselves into the vehicle with a third lingering at the door. Mom was more cautious and went around the other way---just as the man leaves the house to confront them.
Be careful though, just because black bears are smaller than their brown cousins does not make...
4 Proven 9mm Compact Carry Handguns Under $600
A reliable carry gun doesn’t have to break the bank. You can opt to spend extra coin on a beautifully machined and visually stunning wonder gun, but you don’t have to. There are plenty of solid carry guns on the market with street prices well under $500.
Here are a few 9x19mm compacts that have done well in our testing.
1. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield
While the Smith & Wesson Shield is also available in .40 S&W, I’d choose the 9mm version for two...
5 Massive Prehistoric Deer Species that Make Modern Deer Look Tiny
If ancient hunters from the ice age were still alive today, they would probably be wondering what shrunk all the deer.
Deer come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and for the most part, prehistoric deer look much like their modern equivalents (moose, whitetail, elk, caribou, musk deer, etc.). One thing that is different however, is the sheer size. In times past, massive deer with antlers that span the width of barns doors roamed across the land, coexisting with saber-toothed tigers and wholly mammoths.
The earliest deer actually came from diminutive animals (Archaeomeryx...
Taya Kyle, Wife of Chris Kyle, Takes on $1 Million Shooting Challenge
It is hard to disentangle Taya Kyle from her husband's legacy. Seen by many as one of the greatest marksmen of the current era and the most deadly sniper in US history, Chris Kyle casts a long shadow. Since his death in 2013, Taya has tried to uphold his legacy. She founded the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation in 2014 to provide support for military families, and she's worked as a tireless advocate for those who have lost fathers, brothers, sons, and husbands in war.
This December, she will find herself behind the scope of a rifle, facing one of the best competitive shooters in the world. Her...
Video: Bear Tries to Outsmart an Electric Fence
Nobody likes a nasty electric shock, but this bear is willing to take the risk if that means it can get at some tasty blueberries. Frustrated by the fence a blueberry farmer put up to discourage bears from his blueberry plot, this enterprising bruin figures that if you can't go through it, why not go under it?
While they may not display it often, bears are highly intelligent animals that are capable of learning and adapting to new challenges. In one particular experiment, scientists discovered that a bear can even learn to disable an electric generator if that means an easy meal....
Federal Agency Bans Wolf, Bear Hunting Methods in Alaska
On Friday, the National Park Service (NPS) published new hunting regulations that would ban several controversial hunting practices from National Preserves in Alaska. The new regulations overrides current state wildlife laws and Alaskan officials have stated that they were concerned over the intrusion by the NPS in what they say should be a state concern. In a press release, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game called the new regulations "restrictive" and detrimental to practices that have a "longstanding...
Country Singer Kevin Fowler Shares Picture of a Rattlesnake Bite
Kevin Fowler, a country music artist from Texas, posted a picture of a rattlesnake that he found in his shed recently. Along with that picture he also posted the gruesome aftermath of a rattlesnake bite his friend received.
He posted this image below which is the actual snake that prompted the post. This was not the same snake which bit his friend earlier in the year.
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IGFA Confirms 5-year-old Angler’s Catfish Record
Earlier this month, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) certified a 28-pound, 8-ounce flathead catfish caught by five-year-old Luke Harvell as the new record for that species in the 50-pound line class. The young angler caught the fish in North Carolina's High Rock Lake on July 19 while fishing with his dad. The two had been fishing specifically to break the record after Harvell's father, Ricky Harvell, noticed that the previous IGFA record for flathead in that line class was only about 16 pounds.
“We had moved around a lot, fishing different places, and the place we caught...
Kansas Man Catches Rare Eel Not Seen in over a Decade
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism officials were surprised by the discovery of an eel which spawns thousands of miles away in the Atlantic ocean.
Kansas native Tim Smith caught the 30-inch American eel in Kansas River near the Bowersock Dam back in September. He allegedly caught the rare creature using a rod, reel, and a worm for bait. According to Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism officials the American eel was not uncommon in Kansas a...
Video: DIY Portable Ice Fishing Shack
It's that time of year again, and while everyone else is dreading the approaching of winter cold, ice fishing enthusiasts are already unpacking their gear. To help get you in the mood for another season, here is a DIY ice shack project that you can do right in your garage. The guys over at Brojects made this portable ice shack out of an old road sign, but you could easily substitute other materials for the base. It's easy-to-assemble nature means that this ice shack can be carted around on the back of a snowmobile and is small enough to fit on the back of a pickup.
The brothers at...
20 Photos That Capture the Essence of Fishing
Fishing's not always about landing the biggest fish or breaking the most unbreakable records. Sometimes, it's simply about enjoying the moment, being with friends and family, or having an adventure. Below are 20 picture we think capture the raw essence of a good fishing trip, and perhaps why we head back to the water time after time.
Maybe it'll get you thinking about your next fishing trip too.
1. You got a massive redfish and coincided with a rocket launch? Pretty neat
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Video: Watch a Suppressor Shred Apart in Destructive Test
Modern suppressors, or silencers, or reliable devices that you wouldn't expect to fall apart after firing a few rounds through it. After all, getting one means paying $200 out of pocket for a tax stamp and waiting a considerable amount of time before you can actually get your hands on one, so manufactures are keen to focus on quality.
That said, what will happen if you subject one to a destructive test? Such as firing full auto 5.56 out of a suppressor only rated for full auto .22 LR? Will the suppressor catch on fire? Explode? Or shred apart like tissue paper? Take a look at what happens...
Indiana Waterfowler Shot by Hunting Dog Named “Trigger”
Dogs are man's best friend, until you leave them near a loaded shotgun with the safety off. Then they are just dangerous. Wildlife wardens in Indiana have reported yet another dog-related hunting accident after a waterfowler's dog inadvertently shot her in the foot full of bird shot.
"Allie Carter (25, Avilla, IN) was getting up to reposition during a waterfowl hunt at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area. She laid her 12 gauge shotgun on the ground at her feet. As she was getting up, her dog, which is ironically and aptly named Trigger, stepped on top of the shotgun depressing the trigger,"...
Video: Orca Flings Seal 80 Feet into the Air
As if we needed any more evidence that killer whales are perhaps the most dominant apex predator on Earth, filmmakers have captured this footage of an orca launching a seal approximately 80 feet into the air while feeding.The event was filmed near Victoria, British Columbia.
"This group of whales is known as the T69s, with the lone male in the group making the spectacular kill on the harbour seal. His name is T69C, and he was born in 1995," Roll Focus Productions wrote in the video's description.
As highly intelligent animals, orcas have been known to "play with their meals," or...