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8 Must-See New Products from SHOT Show 2020

Whether or not you enjoy the grandeur and crowds of the annual Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT)...

February 14, 2020Karen Hunter
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Review: Garmin’s Instinct Tactical is Fit for the Wild

When people think of Garmin, they generally think of the first GPS unit they had for their vehicle. ...

February 3, 2020Michael Herne
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Backcountry Water Sterilization: 4 Methods for Drinking Clean Water While Off the Grid

When it comes to going off the grid, whether it’s backpacking, hunting, or fishing, water is a basic need. One can survive for weeks without food but only days without water.

January 22, 2020Michael Herne
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Targets to Take Your Firearms Training to the Next Level

What do you take to the shooting range? The most thought generally goes into firearm and ammunition ...

December 20, 2019Karen Hunter
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Coffee or Die’s Very Unbiased 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

We don’t mean to alarm you, but Christmas is right around the corner. We know many of you are out there defending our freedoms on the streets of U.

December 15, 2019Michael Herne
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Review: The Tyto 1.1 is a Knife Every Outdoorsman Should Own

Hunters across the United States head into the wilderness each autumn in search of various game. Asi...

December 5, 2019Michael Herne
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Review: Stay Warm with Eberlestock’s -22 Degree Euro Down Sleeping Bag

Looking up through the spruce trees, I could see the stars, bright and sharp overhead. A cold breeze blew all night, and the day had been cold enough to half-freeze my water bottle while I hiked.

November 20, 2019Garland Kennedy
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Sitka’s Fanatic Jacket and Bib: The Ultimate Cold Weather Whitetail Hunting Outlayer System

While there’s a certain segment of the population who views the dropping temperatures and falling le...

November 9, 2019Michael Herne
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Kifaru Slick Bag: A Zero-Degree Sleeping Bag Made for the Wilderness

The chief debate among people searching for a cold-weather sleeping bag is the choice between down and synthetic fill. As a rule, down fill is lighter and more compressible than synthetic fill.

October 30, 2019Garland Kennedy
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Review: Here’s What I Learned After Living in Kifaru’s SuperTarp for Two Weeks

When preparing to go elk hunting in Colorado this year, I knew I wanted a floorless shelter, and Kifaru International’s SuperTarp was on the top of my list. For two weeks, it would be my home.

October 2, 2019Michael Herne
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Review: The American-Made VSKA AK Rifle from Century Arms

From the sun-baked deserts of North Africa to the tropics of Central America, the venerable AK47 rif...

September 17, 2019Karen Hunter
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Gear Review: The Garmin inReach Explorer+ and inReach Mini

We live in a time when near-infinite information and communication is literally at our fingertips. W...

September 10, 2019Michael Herne
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Hornady, NSSF Weigh in on Walmart Decision to Drop Handgun Ammo

Last week, Walmart announced its decision to discontinue the sale of .223 and 5.

September 9, 2019Tim Cooper
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Why It’s Important to Carry a Spare Magazine

“It should only take two rounds; anything more, and you need better training.”  That may seem like a...

September 4, 2019Karen Hunter
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Review: The Barrett REC10, Now Available to Civilians

Imagine harnessing the reliability and power of a .30-caliber firearm in an 8-pound portable platform.

July 22, 2019Karen Hunter
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FN 509 Midsize: Full-Size Performance in a Concealable Package

One thing the firearms industry has in spades is choices. A quick visit to a local gun store can leave a new shooter feeling overwhelmed with all the available options.

July 11, 2019Karen Hunter
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Review: The Daniel Defense Delta 5 is a Bolt-Action Rifle with AR Modularity

The AR rifle platform is popular among gun enthusiasts because of its customization. The modular pla...

June 25, 2019Karen Hunter
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Sandrin TCK 416 Makes a Sharp and Slim EDC Addition

Even before the millions of everyday carry (EDC) pocket dump photos started popping up on social med...

June 18, 2019Karen Hunter
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Review: The Glock 48 is a Solid Concealed Carry Option

Contrary to certain stereotypes, gun owners aren’t all cut from the same cloth — they have an array ...

June 9, 2019Karen Hunter
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Keep Your Gun Running Smoothly with Real Avid Maintenance Tools

Be good to your firearm and it will return the favor. Whether you use firearms for self-defense or hunting, they need to be maintained.

June 2, 2019Karen Hunter
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Kimber EVO SP: Not Your Average Striker-Fired Pistol

Kimber America is known for its high-end 1911s. So when they announced a new striker-fired gun, people took notice.

April 24, 2019Karen Hunter
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The California Magazine Ban was Overturned: 11 Things To Know

A federal district judge recently ruled against a law prohibited buying or selling magazines that ho...

April 4, 2019Neil Fotre
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Review: The New Zeta SL Jacket from Arc’teryx

Whether battling the rain in North Carolina or winter backpacking in Alaska, layers that are lightwe...

March 20, 2019Garland Kennedy
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MacGyver Meets Bourne: 3 Experts Weigh In on Improvised Weapons for Self-Defense

In theater, improvisation — or simply “improv” — is the art of spontaneously performing an unscripte...

March 19, 2019Karen Hunter
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5 Must-See Products from SHOT Show 2019

From small companies who save every penny just to get there and showcase their products to the indus...

March 5, 2019Karen Hunter
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SHOT Show 2019 Highlight: SIG Sauer’s MPX Copperhead

The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s annual Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show is one o...

February 22, 2019Karen Hunter
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Mossberg’s First Pistol in 100 years: The MC1sc 9mm

The United States Congress formed Grand Canyon National Park. Oregon was the first state to tax gasoline at 1 cent per gallon.

February 9, 2019Karen Hunter
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Get a Taste of Freedom with SIG Sauer’s Latest AR

The AR-15 is one of the most multi-faceted guns of our time. Whether you’re a competition shooter, a...

December 8, 2018Karen Hunter
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Don’t Let Lack of Gear Stop Your Outdoor Adventure

We started our hike at sea level, right beside Silver Bay in southeast Alaska. It was quite warm, and I was wearing a running shirt and light hiking pants.

December 7, 2018Garland Kennedy
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Concealed Carry Doesn’t Have to be a Pain

When it comes to everyday concealed carry, do you ever wonder, Why is this so hard for me? People on...

November 10, 2018Karen Hunter
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This Chest Holster is the Perfect Backcountry Rig for your Sidearm

When drawing, the holster is smooth and graceful. The holster body covers the entire trigger guard for safety, and the holster is one of the safest I’ve ever used.

August 23, 2018Garland Kennedy
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My Favorite Hiking Boots: The Lowa Renegade

For about four years, I’ve worn Lowa Renegades, and they’re my favorite hiking boots..

July 17, 2018Garland Kennedy
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Can the Black Diamond Storm Headlamp Survive the Alaskan Outback?

With the Black Diamond Storm headlamp in tow, I set out for the Alaskan outback to see just how much the Storm could take..

June 21, 2018Garland Kennedy
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How to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle

You depend on your vehicle for everything from the daily commute to work, to getting away from it al...

June 19, 2018Jason Robert
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