How I finally lost my phone in the backyard

Before I had kids I made myself a quiet promise: I’d be the parent who actually looked at their faces instead of a screen. Easy to promise. Then two children showed up, and one ordinary afternoon there I was in the backyard at four o’clock, thumb going in circles on my phone, while my...

By AllOutdoor Staff

Army Opens Premier Test Ranges to Private Industry for Rapid Innovation

WASHINGTON — In a major effort to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities to the warfighter, the U.S. Army announced today it is opening four premier stateside military test ranges and collaborating with partners to open an international military test range to private industry for thei...

By Eric G

Army Modifies Body Composition Program, Adopts Waist-to-Height Ratio

WASHINGTON — The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess Soldier health...

By Eric G

How Much Ammo Should I Carry?

Whenever I see a news headline detailing the “arsenal” police found when making an arrest, I tend to cringe. As someone who works with guns for a living, I go through my fair share of ammo. I’ve got more random mismatched rounds in half-empty boxes — ammo I don’t even own guns for anymo...

By David Higginbotham

California Bans the Hyundai Elantra

In a move that shocked no one, California has pursued its aggressive anti-consumer vehicle agenda by banning the Hyundai Elantra. The Elantra is the most stolen vehicle in the United States. In an effort to combat vehicle theft and vehicles used in crime, the California government decided the bes...

By Travis Pike

How My EDC Evolved as a Parent

Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely a...

By Ryan Domke

LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot

This innovative pistol caliber carbine withstood a weeklong torture test and came away with Outdoor Life's highest award The post LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow
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