The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.
At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…
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Must-Have Gear for Your Next Urban Exploring Adventure
Discovering what used to be is the backbone of urban exploring. Old, rundown hospitals, amusement parks, factories, and hotels attract explorers eager to view the remnants of the past. However, with decrepit conditions come numerous dangers. These include weak structures, poor breathing condition...
Curtiss P-36 Hawk: Hero Plane of Pearl Harbor?
At the National Museum of the United States Air Force, many visitors will see an unfamiliar aircraft at the entrance to the WWII gallery. The museum’s display of the gleaming silver fighter coded “86” on the fuselage, features a pilot boarding the plane in his pajamas, with an M1911 pistol ...
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
There is a certain clarity that comes with getting deep into the backcountry. Cell service fades, outside noise disappears, and your focus narrows to terrain, weather, time, and decision-making. That is a big part of why many of us seek it out in the first place. That clarity also comes with resp...
Bank Fishing Blueprint #001: Finding Hidden Ponds
Welcome to our recurring series of Bank Fishing Blueprint. Here, we will share experiences and lessons learned from years of fishing ponds, canals, and small lakes from the bank. My name is Keith Lusher, and like many anglers, I grew up fishing wherever I could find water. Whether it was a small ...
Benchmade Knife Heads to the Moon with NASA Artemis
Everyone in my generation knows which watch went to the moon first. This article gives you the details of which knife will go to the Moon, so you can tell your grandchildren. In fact, I have the same model in my car for emergencies, so I feel a lot safer now. Benchmade Knife Company is...
USPS Moves to Allow Mailing Handguns After DOJ Says Federal Ban Is Unconstitutional
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing to allow lawful handguns in the mail after a January 2026 DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinion found the federal handgun mailing ban unconstitutional as applied to protected arms.
Flip-Open Field Guides: An Excellent Addition To Your Bushcraft Library
I found Bushlore’s Pocket Field Guides while roaming the aisles of a packed outdoor event. I drifted past blades, packs, ferro rods, and the usual “seen it before” gear. Then a splash of color caught my eye. Sharp, illustrious photos. Clean layout. Zero fluff. I grabbed a guide and flipped ...
Swarovski Optik Expands 2026 Rifle Scope Lineup
Swarovski Optik has announced updates across three of its core riflescope families, introducing the new dS 4-24x50 P, an updated Z6i lineup, and additional Z5i+ MRAD models. The expansion reflects continued development across digital, general-purpose, and long-range hunting optics.
S13E12: JUSTIFIED SAVES – When to Run Toward the Threat
In this episode, we examine critical self-defense scenarios and the complexities surrounding firearms use. We look at road rage incidents, active shooter incidents, some home invasions, and the synagogue attack in Michigan