If you have spent any time bass fishing in the South, you have almost certainly thrown a crankbait. Especially when there’s baitfish around. Crankbaits mimic the erratic movement of baitfish perfectly. Their diving and wobbling motion are hard to beat when it comes to action. But not all cr...
For many shooters I know (including myself), customization isn’t a question of if, but when. By their nature, firearms are intensely personal tools. They’re also personal statements. It’s the appeal of taking that personal tool and adapting it to your own preferences and needs that drives t...
The M1A has an impressive lineage. Based on a design dating back to the 1930s and born from the prodigious mind of John C. Garand, the M1A has many of the hallmarks of his M1 Garand rifle. However, it is even more closely tied to the M14, the rifle developed as the successor to Garand�...
The saying, “mission drives the gear train”, is a reference to the objective having ruling authority over gear choices. We typically don’t think of it this way, but the objective should be driving our training too. The more precise we can be with what that objective is, the more focused we ...
In today’s article, the author reviews the Fiocchi CovertX 9mm ammunition. Range testing was conducted with ammo provided to the author by Fiocchi. Those of us who live the EDC (Everyday Carry) lifestyle are always searching for the latest and greatest gear and ammunition. We want rounds that a...
The best defense is a good offense — especially when confronted by a true gun snob The post How to Be an Insufferable Shotgun Snob, According to Jim Carmichel appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more...
Everything that changes when you're carrying concealed in the backcountry — campsite selection, tent storage, law, bear defense, carry position, medical, and comms.