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5 Best New Optics-Ready Micro 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry
Optimized for CCW, these micro 9mm handguns all offer a 10-round capacity (or more)!
Disaster Preparedness for Families
Get your kids involved in disaster preparedness. It's fun for everyone and they can be a helpful asset in an emergency.
Video Review: New 2021 Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus
What does the "plus" stand for? More ammo capacity, more features, more fun!
How to Choose Your Child's First Rifle
There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but here are four things to consider.
Master the Prone Shooting Position
Our primer on how to get the best out of shooting in the prone position.
Rising Shooting Stars: Allison Zane
She's only 15, but this down-to-earth teen is already a top sponsored competitor.
Defensive Handguns: Don't Overlook Double-Action Revolvers
Revolvers are seeing a renaissance on the self-defense market.
Is Cheap Steel-Case Ammunition Safe to Use?
So, what's the deal with steel? Can you run your gun on a diet of steel-case ammo?
Throwback Thursday: Wild Bill Hickok
A man, larger than life, who brought high drama to the Old West.
First Impressions: Walker’s X-TRM Razor Digital Earmuffs
Comfortable, low-profile hearing protection, complete with Bluetooth? Sounds great!
Can You Keep Deer From Wiping Out A Food Plot?
So you're trying to develop a food plot, but the local whitetail are tearing it up before it's ready. Is the anything you can do?
5 Most Mispronounced Gun-Industry Brand Names
Go ahead and pretend you already knew how to say these; we won't tell!
What You Need to Know About .300 Blackout
From the original design history, to the differences between subsonic and supersonic bullets.
First Impressions: Escort PS Turkey Hunter Shotguns
Want a dedicated turkey-taker for under 5 bills?
The Shooting Positions: Kneeling
How to properly assume a complex shooting position that offers terrific accuracy to both hunters and competitive shooters..
Backpacking in Tough Country & High Altitude
The author hiked 21 miles to Mount Rainier. Here's her list of essentials.
Federal Ammunition Boosts Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors
Helping at-risk kids experience the calm and joy of outdoor pursuits.
Fun Friday: 4 Weird Outdoor Experiences
Spend enough time in the outdoors, and sooner or later you'll be as amazed as the author.
Throwback Thursday: Belle Starr, Bandit Queen
Was she a criminal mastermind, or a pawn in the games the Younger Gang played?
How to Choose the Right Leather Holster
Here's what to look for when you're seeking the right retention device for your handgun.