New Berkley SlapGill – Topwater Panfish Mimic

Focusing on making another ultra-realistic lure, Berkley Fishing has brought out the new SlapGill topwater bait. This bait combines biological accuracy in color & profile with a panfish’s natural distress signals. This action is produced by precisely placed weights inside the lure to ma...

By Eugene L. •

Finland and Lockheed Martin Celebrate Historic Arrival of First Finnish F-35

ROVANIEMI, Finland, Oct. 1, 2026 — The Republic of Finland celebrated the arrival of its first two permanently based F-35A aircraft in country, marking the beginning of a new era of 5th Generation capability for the Finnish Defence Forces. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) joined the arrival cere...

By Eric G •

Why Everyone Wants Montana — And Why Montanans Are Fed Up

Ask a lifelong Montanan how they feel about the steady stream of newcomers, and you may get pointed to a sign hanging in a Bozeman bar. It reads that you should welcome yourself to Montana while remembering you are a refugee, not a missionary. The message is blunt, but it captures a tension that ...

By James Chen •

Orchid Launches FFL Marketing a Gun Store Can Buy

Orchid launched a Firearm Digital Marketing service for gun stores on Sept. 29, built around the channels Google, Meta and TikTok closed to FFLs: local search, cart recovery, email and marketplace listings.

By Fred Thompson •

Fishing the Bahamas: Six Keys to a Smart Crossing

Running the Gulf Stream to fish the Bahamas rewards planning far more than it rewards luck. The crossing itself throws steep seas and shifting current at you. On the far side, the fishing changes with tide, water clarity, and predators that can end a hot bite in minutes. Anglers who arrive prepar...

By James Chen •

Flying with Guns: Episode 70 – Southwest from New Orleans to Las Vegas

Episode 70 was filmed September 21st, flying Southwest from New Orleans to Las Vegas. Two checked bags, the large Pelican rifle case with just one pistol in it, and a heads up at the counter about the locks. Check-In at MSY Declared firearms. The agent asked what I had, and it was one pistol in [...

By Luke McCoy •

FFL Transfers: Turning a Fee Into a Customer Pipeline

Transfers look like a $25-$50 paperwork fee. They are the highest-intent buyer your shop sees all week - and the cheapest customer-acquisition channel you own, if the four touchpoints between arrival and pickup are handled right.

By Gary Stone •

Dove Hunting 101: Species, Setups, and Straight Shooting

Dove hunting rewards two skills above all others: knowing where the birds want to be, and putting a fast-moving target in your pattern. Get both right and you can have steady action for weeks. Get them wrong and you burn through three boxes of shells with little to show for it. This guide covers ...

By James Chen •
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