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Can You Use a .22LR For Self-Defense?
It's the easiest cartridge to shoot, but does it have enough stopping power?
Throwback Thursday: Remember the (Guns of) the Alamo!
Which firearms helped determine the outcome of the most famous battles in Texas history?
Profile: X-it Strategy, All-Women F-Class Shooting Team
For X-it Strategy, the "F" in "F-Class" stands for "Female."
Gunsite: Dream Destination
Founded by WWII and Korean War veteran Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper in 1976, Gunsite's primary mission is to teach the safe and effective use of firearms.
Goblin Archery Target Brings Marksmanship Skills (& LOLs)
Someone must have gotten "Little Orphant Annie" a compound bow...
Video: How to Make Your Own Jerky
It's delicious and nutritious...and easy to do!
How to Adjust Your Iron Sights
Shooting good groups is the first step. Here's what's next.
3 Things Gun Students Do (That Drive Instructors Nuts)
Here's how to avoid wasting everyone's time (and your money) when you're getting your gun training.
Why Muzzleloading Still Rules
This "blast from the past" way to hunt is anything but primitive.
Long-Range Shooting Tips
When it comes to taking a long shot, how long is too long?
5 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Opossums
It's OK; you can still say "yuck" when you find one messing with your trash.
Family Outdoor Vacation: Pacific Crest Trail
Here's a fun, free activity for your family to enjoy this summer if you live out West.
When Hiking Becomes an Adventure
Here's what to do if the wilderness starts getting, well, a little wild.
Fun Friday: 4 Plants to Leave the Heck Alone
Poison ivy? Psshh. Didn't even make the list.
Problems (Some) Riflescopes (Can) Have
What are the more common pitfalls of optics? How can you get around them?
Cool Outdoor Career: Forester
Looking for a job that keeps you out of doors and in touch with nature?
Throwback Thursday: Primitive Weapons
Now imagine you are gearing up for a hunt 12,000 years ago. Now what? Guns don’t exist yet. Recurve bows won’t be invented for a few thousand years.
First Impressions: Savage 110 Apex Predator XP Bolt-Action Rifle
Top of the food chain, baby!
Video: New Concealed-Carry Gun Must-Do's
Here's how to make sure your CCW gun is everything you need it to be.
How to Rack a Pistol's Slide
Don't let your hand strength stand in between you and the semi-auto of your dreams.