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 •

Oregon Apartment Resident Shoots Axe-Wielding Intruder Trying to Break Through Door

MEDFORD, ORE. – An early morning break-in attempt ended in gunfire Tuesday after a man tried to force his way into a neighbor’s apartment with an axe in the 600 block of South Oakdale Avenue. As reported by KDRV News, officers were dispatched around 4:55 a.m. following a report of a p...

By Luke McCoy •

POTD: The Caracal UAE 50th Anniversary - Limited to 50

Exclusivity is often claimed, but rarely defined. The Caracal 2011 UAE 50th Anniversary was produced in a single run of just 50 pistols, each marked with a unique serial number from UAE01 to UAE50. These were made available only through a controlled release, with early allocation tied to ADIHEX 2...

By Eric B •

Fudd Friday: The Highs And Lows Of The Winchester Model 1200

The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...

By Zac K •

[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. •

New Fiocchi Ammo Turns Any NATO Rifle Into a Drone Killer

Fiocchi Ammunition , operating under the CSG Group , has introduced a new line of counter-drone ammunition engineered for standard-issue assault rifles, addressing a critical gap in infantry-level UAV defense. The new ammunition is available in 5.56x45mm NATO and 5.45x39mm, with a 7.62x51mm varia...

By Eric B •

Zanders & CMMG Release Exclusive Bronze Suppressed .22LR

Zanders Sporting Goods  has teamed up with Missouri-based CMMG to release a firearm you won't find anywhere else: an exclusive suppressed .22LR built on CMMG's MK4 platform, finished head-to-toe in a striking multi-bronze anodizing. Suppressed .22LRs happen to be a favorite kind of...

By Eric B •

Inside the Hausken HX-Ti³: Europe's New 3D-Printed Suppressor

The HX-Ti³ is Hausken's latest suppressor, developed for hunters and shooters prioritising low weight, strength, and reliable field performance. It represents the company's answer to a growing demand: suppressors that don't just silence, but become a seamless part of the rifle...

By Eric B •
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