9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe

OL's former shooting editor takes on common misconceptions about bullet penetration, shotgun balance and fit, rifle trajectory, and more The post 9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel

What Happens When I Call 911?

As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prep...

By Richard Johnson

New York Bill Could Effectively Ban BB and Pellet Guns

New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would reclassify BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles as "imitation weapons." This change would subject them to strict regulations, including a requirement for a plugged barrel, effectively banning the sale of functional models. The post New Yor...

By Brandon Curtis

Tennessee’s New Law: Can You Use Deadly Force to Protect Property?

The Tennessee legislature has passed a bill expanding the use of deadly force to include the protection of property against certain crimes. This controversial measure sparks a debate between the rights of property owners and the established legal value of human life. The post Tennessee’s Ne...

By Brandon Curtis

Lockheed D-21: Cold War Spy Drone

In October 1962, the C.I.A. and the U.S.A.F. requested that Lockheed study a high-speed, high-altitude drone concept for reconnaissance flights over particularly hostile territories to avoid endangering aircrews. Created during the height of the Cold War and following the shootdown of a U-2 spy p...

By Friedrich Seiltgen

President Trump’s Second Amendment Accomplishments Second Term

Critics say Trump has not done enough for gun owners because the ATF still exists and the NFA and GCA remain law. But presidents cannot repeal statutes by executive order. The better question is what Trump has done with the authority he actually has.

By Dean Weingarten

TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds

When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...

By Eric B

[NRAAM 2026] The Maverick goes Semi-Auto – Mossberg Maverick SA

Mossberg has brought out a new budget semi-auto shotgun to NRAAM 2026 with the new Mossberg Maverick SA all-purpose shotguns. These are more budget-focused 12-gauge semi-auto shotguns that utilize the tried-and-true Mossberg Gas Vent system. They come with a 28in vent-rib barrel with a 3in chambe...

By Eugene L.
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