The GoReel Fishing Kit Catches Big with its Small Footprint

Whether you’re an outdoor minimalist, dedicated angler, or survival practitioner, the GoReel River Fishing Kit may be exactly what you need. This compact unit has everything inside to make the big catch, all the while keeping easy-carry and outdoor durability at the forefront. With a kit in han...

By Michael D'Angona

HK Gives us the SP7 – Maybe

Are we getting an SP7 before GTA 6? Maybe. I don’t know when either will release, but it’ll be funny to see the SP7 hit American shores before I download GTA on the PS5. The SP7 and the rifle variant, the PCC7, are the civilian-legal versions of the famed HK MP7. The 4.6x30mm gun has […...

By Travis Pike

Story of the .308 Win.

Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside ...

By Wayne van Zwoll

An Ounce of Prevention – Avoiding Injuries and Emergencies

As preppers, we sometimes tend to concentrate on the more extreme end of things, like EMP or mass casualty events. In doing so, we often overlook the far more common, though mundane, situations that can arise. If we’re being realistic, we’re far more likely to be injured working around the ho...

By Jim Cobb

Vortex’s Vanquish Binoculars Bring Nature Front and Center

Although the human eye is remarkable, it does have its limitations in seeing extended distances and clarity. Because of this, you’ll need some help from the Vanquish binoculars from Vortex. This compact binocular offers all the “just right” features you need from a casual viewing magnifier....

By Michael D'Angona

DIY Long Term Targets

I was recently scrolling YouTube when I saw a video by Regular Guy Training LLC discussing Infinity Targets. He pointed out that Infinity Targets cost well over a hundred dollars, but you can make your own DIY version cheaply. It turns out that stable mats are essentially the same material as lon...

By Travis Pike

5.56 vs .223: What's the Actual Difference?

This question shows up at gun counters more than just about anything else. Someone grabs a box of ammo, notices it says .223 Remington, but their barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, and suddenly they are wondering if they made a mistake. I have watched this exact scenario play out dozens of times, and ho...

By Sam.S

The Rimfire Report: A Step-Up from Target? ELEY Club 40gr RN

If you frequent the Rimfire Report, you’ll know that over the last few months, we’ve slowly been working our way through the UK’s ELEY .22LR ammunition catalog. This week, we’re back at it again with ELEY Club .22LR 40gr Round Nose . The ammo, as indicated by its name, is ...

By Luke C.

Police Murders Fell in 2025, Down Again in Early 2026

FBI LEOKA data show 53 officers were feloniously killed in 2025, down from 2024, with early 2026 numbers also trending lower. The long-term pattern is uneven, but officer deaths remain well below earlier peaks.

By Dean Weingarten
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