An M1A. 5 Days. 15K Rounds.

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�...

By Mike Humphries

The Colt BOA Returns After 40 Years Through CNC Firearms

The Colt BOA is back. Custom and Collectable Firearms has been working with Colt for three years to bring it back, and the official announcement is coming out of the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston. The last time a BOA was produced was 1985, and this is not a clone or a tribute piece. [&#8230...

By Sam.S

Protection Against Nature’s Slithering Serpents: Snake Protection for the Trail

The phrase “watch where you step” has never been more applicable than when snakes are in your area. These discreet reptiles, at the very least, can unexpectedly scare you. At their worst, they can transmit deadly toxins through their fangs and into your bloodstream. Snakes are present...

By Michael D'Angona

Barrett Unveils “Two .50s for 250” Rifle Series

Barrett has begun shipping its America’s 250th Series limited edition rifles, a commemorative release tied to the upcoming U.S. Semiquincentennial. Production is capped at 500 rifles total, split evenly between two .50 BMG platforms: the Barrett Model 82A1 and the Barrett M107A1.

By Eric B

POTD: Toor Knives Tombstone Collection

Photo Of The Day and it’s time for some knives that dropped recently. The Toor Knives Tombstone Collection is a limited-edition series built around frontier grit and hard-use practicality, finished in a bold Black & Brass scheme that makes no attempt to blend in. Drawing inspiration fro...

By Eric B

The Lost Art? How to Read a Map

It was Thanksgiving weekend. James Kim and wife, Kati, with their young daughters Sabine and Penelope, were motoring on their trip home to San Francisco on I-5, then turned toward Gold Beach on Oregon’s southern coast. The road James took began to climb. There was no traffic, and soon no cell s...

By Wayne van Zwoll