Deck boots have become a regular part of many anglers’ wardrobes in Louisiana over the past few years, and for good reason. They’re comfortable, easy to slip on and off, and when the day is over you can simply rinse them off and they’re clean again. Personally, I probably have more deck b...
More than 60 years ago, former shooting editor Jack O'Connor was patiently explaining how and why certain rifle cartridges survive and others die off. Many of his points still ring true today The post Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out appeared first on Outdoor ...
My New Year’s Resolution was to do more dry fire. I bought the books, carved a spot out in my schedule, and got myself a Mantis TitanX. The TitanX is a Glock-shaped laser pistol with a built-in Mantis X10 device. I’ve been dry-firing at least five days a week. Anytime I have a little downtime...
In order to load, unload and verify the condition of your Springfield Hellcat (or any other semi-automatic handgun), you have to be able to rack the slide. But what about those who aren’t strong enough to do that? Isn’t it impossible if your hands are too weak? I’m going to throw out a bit ...
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on social media about DEFCON. Some are undoubtedly written as clickbait or perhaps even rage bait. But based on what I’m reading in the posts and comments, an awful lot of people don’t seem to understand what DEFCON is and what these levels mean. What...
We patterned the top TSS and lead turkey loads — then we shot them into ballistic gel The post The Best Turkey Loads of 2026, Tested on Ballistic Gel (Video) appeared first on Outdoor Life.
You have a well-made, high-quality defensive handgun. You have bought the best defensive rounds available and made sure they run in your pistol. You have a sound EDC rig that allows you to quickly and safely present your firearm, and you have trained to do it effectively. You are set, right? Howe...
The OL gun team has tested and carried dozens of concealed-carry guns over the years, these are our top picks The post The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Of all the news that came out of SHOT Show this year, I was very stoked to see that European American Armory is bringing back affordable combination guns. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll see a renaissance in this underappreciated corner of Fudd world.
Water is key to our survival. Without it, we’ll perish rather quickly, typically in just a matter of days. As I’ve often said, nobody has ever come through a disaster and been upset that they had too much clean water available to them. Despite our best efforts at storage, there’s always a c...