Why the Dutch Oven Still Outcooks Everything in Camp

A Dutch oven is heavy, bulky, and nothing close to new, but it remains the most versatile cookware you can haul into camp. The reason comes down to how it moves heat. Place hot coals underneath the three short legs and more coals on the flat, flanged lid, and the interior heats evenly from both [...

By James Chen •

7 Trophy Smallmouth Waters, From Lake Ontario to Dale Hollow

Smallmouth hold in clear water, so they readily spot your line, and they feed on crayfish, alewives, and invasive gobies. Build a food chain on crayfish and hellgrammites, add rocky substrate and consistent current, and you have the makings of a trophy fishery. The seven waters below span natural...

By James Chen •

Same-Day Suppressors: Week One at the Dealer Counter

A Springfield shop sold a suppressor in the time it takes to run a background check - the first real retail read on ATF's October 9 guidance. Week one taught dealers that the federal paper moved, but the compliance load did not.

By Fred Thompson •

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down the 1958 Federal Switchblade Act’s Interstate Ban, Holding Switchblades Are Protected Arms and the Right to Keep Them Includes the Right to Make, Ship, and Sell Them

Fifth Circuit strikes down the Federal Switchblade Act’s interstate ban, holding switchblades are protected arms under the Second Amendment. Read the original story: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down the 1958 Federal Switchblade Act’s Interstate Ban, Holding Switchblades Are Protected Arms and the R...

By Luke McCoy •

Zeiss Expands the Conquest Apia Spotting Scope Family to Four Models

Six months ago, a compact angled spotting scope called the Zeiss Conquest Apia 65A showed up with a simple pitch: Zeiss optics, low weight and an affordable price. Now the family has grown. VALYRA  has announced the Conquest Apia 85A, two straight models and a batch of eyepieces and accessor...

By Eric B •

Riding Shotgun: Derya's 18-Inch EX1400 Coach

The phrase "riding shotgun" comes from stagecoach messengers who sat beside the driver with a short double-barreled gun, and Derya Arms has built a new shotgun for the same job. The EX1400 Coach is a 12-gauge side-by-side with 18-inch barrels, a compact break-action gun made for fast po...

By Eric B •

Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms in $160 Million Deal

Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a $160 million cash-and-stock transaction, expanding its presence in the hunting rifle and shotgun markets. The post Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms in $160 Million Deal appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut •

ZEISS Conquest Apia Spotting Scopes Get Straight Models, More Zoom

With the ZEISS Conquest Apia 65A, hunters and shooters have had a way to put their hands on ZEISS’ top tier of quality and performance in a compact form at a price that is not premium. The latest in the Conquest Apia range build on that with new models offering greater magnification and eyepiec...

By Patrik Orcutt •

M40 Sniper Rifle – A Vietnam War Icon

The M40 rifle might be the most recognizable of all American sniper rifles. Its birth coincided with a need for a precision instrument in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and its legacy was built by those who relied on its performance. Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have given rise to a g...

By Cory Ross •
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