POTD: The Kodiak Model 260 – The First of Its Kind

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a quality little rifle from a company that barely existed. This is the Kodiak Model 260, built up in North Haven, Connecticut by an outfit that was only in business from about 1963 to 1966 (and went by “Jefferson” before that). S...

By Sam.S

Why Do Movie Armorers and Consultants Make Mistakes? My Experience

When I was a kid, I always watched the credits of action movies until the end. I was waiting for one credit in particular - the movie armorer. The existence of such a job seemed too good to be true, since it encompassed all of my favorite hobbies: guns and movies.

By Vladimir Onokoy

Is Car Carry a Mistake?

The idea of a car gun, especially a dedicated car holster, is very tempting. After all, carrying a defensive pistol with you means adding at least a pound of metal (and possibly plastic) on your waistband everyday, metal which weighs down on your belt and pokes and prods you in many different and...

By Kevin Creighton

Are Custom Holsters Worth It?

There comes a time in most people’s lives when they start looking for exactly what they want instead of just what is available. With the benefit of experience and some additional disposable income, many experienced shooters start seeking out custom solutions that match their needs precisely...

By TFB Staff

AllOutdoor Review: YETI Cayo All-Weather Backpack

When YETI brought out the new Cayo All-Weather Backpack last summer at ICAST, I was pretty interested, especially after getting rained on all day during the On-The-Water portion of the show. As someone who often gets caught out in the rain while fishing or hunting, a quality water-resistant backp...

By Eugene L.

Old Town Kayaks adds Sportsman 120 Pro to Sportsman Pro Series

Old Town Watercraft is adding a new addition to their Sportsman Pro Series of fishing kayaks with the new Sportsman 120 Pro. This is a new compact fishing kayak built for serious anglers who want zero compromises with their fishing yak. Continuing the legacy of the Old Town Pro series, it comes w...

By Eugene L.

The Rimfire Report: Franklin's F22-V SBR - Is Two Stamps The Way?

I'll admit up front that I've become one of those guys who can't stop doing math on the amount of money I haven’t spent recently on tax stamps, which is a strange sentence to type, but here we are. For the last two weeks, I've had a Franklin Armory F22-V SBR  on the...

By Luke C.

America Has Always Loved Its Service Rifles

The stories behind how America's soldiers reshaped civilian marksmanship, recreational shooting, and (ultimately) hunting The post America Has Always Loved Its Service Rifles appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel
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