2026 Guardian Conference Recap: By the Numbers
84 attendees, 28+ states, 61 class sessions, about 78,000 rounds and 280 gallons of water. Here's what happened at the 2026 Guardian Conference, plus early bird tickets for 2027.
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Jack O’Connor on America’s No. 1 Sporting Rifle — the Winchester 94 in .30-30
To the great bulk of America's hunters, the terms "deer rifle" and ".30/30" are practically synonymous The post Jack O’Connor on America’s No. 1 Sporting Rifle — the Winchester 94 in .30-30 appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Zumbo and Carmichel Each Make the Case for Their Favorite Deer Rifle
Our former hunting and shooting editors explain how they came by their favorite rifles, and why they made the cut The post Zumbo and Carmichel Each Make the Case for Their Favorite Deer Rifle appeared first on Outdoor Life.
CDC Restores Defensive Gun Use Data After Biden-Era Scrub
The CDC has restored its defensive gun use estimates after emails revealed that gun-control advocates pushed the agency to remove the figures in 2022.
TFB Review: Vortex Optics Crossfire II Solar 2 MOA Red Dot
We currently live in a renaissance period for optics and especially red dots. Everywhere you turn, someone is making a decent red dot for recreational shooting or duty work. Expensive, quality red dots are easy to come by (you expend a lot of money on a product, it better be good quality). The mo...
Polish PM-63 RAK Compact Machine Pistol
What we are discussing here today is a rare military and police firearm that dates back to a time when Poland was behind the Iron Curtain. As a result, it was rarely seen in the United States during the Cold War, yet it still managed to earn a level of infamy as it was a Read More The post Polish...
Buck PakLite Processor Review: A Lightweight Hunting Knife Put to the Test
After 45 years of boning beef, I prefer a flexible blade. The Buck PakLite Processor Pro is surprisingly stiff—but its clean cuts, light weight, and secure sheath make it a serious backcountry hunting knife.
Jack O’Connor Explains Why Bird Hunters Got Shotgun Selection and Barrel Length All Wrong
The average gunner is still sold on the ancient myth — the longer the barrel the “harder” a gun shoots The post Jack O’Connor Explains Why Bird Hunters Got Shotgun Selection and Barrel Length All Wrong appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The Greatest (and Oddest) Wildcat Cartridges, According to a Legendary Gun Writer
Jim Carmichel details his favorite wildcat cartridges and explains what makes each one interesting The post The Greatest (and Oddest) Wildcat Cartridges, According to a Legendary Gun Writer appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Lindsey Graham’s Second Amendment Legacy: The U.S. Senator Who Helped Build the Supreme Court
Lindsey Graham’s gun-rights record was imperfect, but his role in confirming Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett helped build the Supreme Court majority that delivered Bruen, Hemani, and Wolford.