Chasing Daytime Swordfish in St. Augustine

Swordfish have always been a fish I’ve only read about or seen a few steaks of behind the glass at the fish counter growing up. Something that I thought was only attainable through commercial means, or with long-range offshore trips that required great effort and some luck. Then in the 2000...

By Eugene L. •

POTD: S&W 38 M&P Target “Mexican Model of 1946”

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Smith & Wesson that exists thanks to leftover parts and a Mexican government order. This is a 38 Military & Police Target known to collectors as the “Mexican Target Model,” chambered in 38 Special with a 6 inch barrel. ...

By Sam.S •

Berkley Frittside X Gets an All New Circuit Board Bill

Anyone who throws a flat-sided crankbait around rock and wood knows how this story goes. The thin bill that gives the bait its tight, subtle action is the same bill that chips, cracks, and eventually snaps off. Berkley is addressing that with the Frittside X, a premium version of the Frittside bu...

By Sam.S •

Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me the Hard Way

Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. But the hunts that teach the most are usually the ones that fall apart. Michael “Micky” Luby puts it plainly: the hunts he botched outright shaped him far more than the successful ones ever did. Steven Rinella made a similar point when he ...

By James Chen •

Modular Box Blind Field Test: Does Orion’s 68VT Deliver?

A modular hunting blind costs far more than a pop-up, so the real question is whether the comfort, durability, and silence justify the jump. After Amanda Oliver ran the Orion 68VT through actual use, the verdict came down to how you hunt and how long you plan to leave a blind in the woods. If [&#...

By James Chen •

Should I Appendix Carry?

The fact is, most of us walk more like a gorilla than a penguin. Why is that important?  Humor me for a moment. Stand up and let your arms naturally fall in place. You’ll notice your hands and your palms are just below and in front of your hip. It doesn’t matter if you are Read More The ...

By Robert A. Sadowski •

Miracle at Truk: Operation Hailstone

The Japanese seized the Caroline Islands in Micronesia in 1914, and established a naval base on the island of Truk within it in 1939. As the primary anchorage for the Imperial Japanese Navy’s 4th Fleet, Truk was soon transformed into a fortress. Truk seemed the perfect spot. Offering a natural ...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

The NFA Demand Map: Where FFL Dealers Should Market Now

September's NFA numbers show the category is concentrated in a handful of states, and ATF's own FAQ caps your sellable market at your state line. Here is where dealers should spend their attention this quarter.

By Fred Thompson •
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