Hunters and outdoorsmen who rely on the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 as a lightweight backup or deep concealment gun know that it can be quite difficult to reload the factory magazines. XTech Tactical’s new LDR2000 B1 brings a purpose-built speed loader to the table, making it easier to kee...
Bill was a happy, jovial man. He was a patient of mine for many years. He always came to the clinic in the company of his sweet wife, who clearly adored him. Bill looked like a professional grandfather. He was also my friend. Bill was a gifted woodworker. He loved football, golf, and dancing with...
The classic American service rifle, the M14 in 7.62x51mm NATO, was the replacement for the M1 Garand, adding (among other things) a 20-round detachable box magazine and select-fire including fully automatic. It was the primary service rifle for the U.S. until Vietnam where it was replac...
Since 2016, I have spent my summers in a small 1971 camper trailer that I remodeled. This camper trailer is my way of staying on public land while supporting myself as a fly-fishing guide far from home. It also gives me a safe and secure place to lay my head and lock my door. This Read More The p...
As of June 12, 2026, West Virginia permitless carry starts at 18. HB 4106 didn't just lower the age, it erased the separate legal rules for 18 to 20 year olds.
Have you ever had a handgun that you immediately loved the way it shoots, feels and carries? That is, beyond question, how I feel about the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9mm. In my many years with it, the Hellcat Pro has proven to be reliable and accurate — truly a premier carry pistol. W...
When it comes to picking your favorite firearms, explains our former long-time shooting editor, you don't have to be entirely reasonable The post Jim Carmichel Picks His Favorite Hunting Rifles appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Many shooters don't fully understand the pros and cons of carrying a pistol with, or without, a manual safety The post Safety vs No Safety for Concealed Carry Guns: Here’s What Shooters Need to Know appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Positional shooting is typically associated with competition and tactical shooting. In fact, in my experience most hunters don’t think much about positional shooting or practice it regularly. Many hunters do little more than pull their rifle out of the safe and shoot five to 10 rounds from a be...
I recently heard someone say that handguns have no place in military combat. History shows us otherwise. For the tanker, artilleryman, radio operator or medic whose hands are too busy at designated tasks to hold a rifle, the pistol makes enormous sense. Behind the lines when unpleasant surprises ...