Looking for cheap rifles for sale in 2025 that actually deliver quality? This guide covers the top budget bolt-action and semi-auto rifles under $450, including the Ruger American, Savage Axis II, Mossberg Patriot, and more — plus tips on where to buy from a licensed FFL dealer near you.
When I recently wrote an article about the demise of three classic hunting cartridges (the .257 Roberts, the .22 Hornet and the .300 Savage), one commenter said:
After Beretta Holding acquired nearly 10 percent of Ruger, the two companies have entered an openly hostile fight that will culminate in a shareholder vote this spring The post Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover appeared fir...
It’s fairly common knowledge that if you’re faced with using questionable water for consumption or food prep, boiling it will kill waterborne pathogens. When I teach preparedness classes, I always ask, “How long should you boil water to make it safe to drink?” The answers typically includ...
The NFA landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026. The $200 tax stamp is gone for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but registration remains - and a wave of constitutional lawsuits now challenges whether that registration can survive without the tax. Here is what every FFL needs to know.
Everyday carry has always been about readiness. The concept is simple: carry what you need to handle life’s small problems. For decades, typical EDC gear was a quiet practice. A knife opened packages, a lighter sparked fire, a wallet carried cash, and a flashlight lit the way. Nobody called it ...
Discover the best M193 ammo for your AR-15 in 2025. We compare top brands including Federal XM193, PMC X-TAC, Hornady Frontier, Winchester, and Magtech for range, stockpiling, and home defense use.
Despite around-the-clock bombing by British and American heavy bombers, the Germans during World War II produced an ever-increasing volume of advanced military materiel right up until the end of the war. Even though they had terribly limited resources and were being squeezed on all sides, they st...
We patterned the top TSS and lead turkey loads — then we shot them into ballistic gel The post The Best Turkey Loads of 2026, Tested on Ballistic Gel (Video) appeared first on Outdoor Life.
You have a well-made, high-quality defensive handgun. You have bought the best defensive rounds available and made sure they run in your pistol. You have a sound EDC rig that allows you to quickly and safely present your firearm, and you have trained to do it effectively. You are set, right? Howe...