On January 22, 1506, the first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrived at the Vatican. — January 22, 1840: New Zealand Company settlers arrived aboard the Aurora at Te Whanganui a Tara, which became Port Nicholson, Wellington. — And on January 22, 1990, Robert Tappan Morris was convicted of releasing the 1988 Internet worm, or Morris worm, one of the oldest computer worms distributed via the Internet. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 122 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This…

Since 2009, Diamondback Firearms has offered a wide variety of guns, from its DB380 concealed carry pistol to its lineup of Modern Sporting Rifles. In 2024, the company introduced its second wheelgun, the Self-Defense Revolver (SDR), a model it called “premium protection in the palm of your hand.” New for 2026, the company is reducing the cost and weight of that premium protection with the SDR-A. The SDR-A brings a lighter and more affordable option to Diamondback’s SDR line. The “A” in the new model’s name stands for “aluminum.” While previous SDR revolvers used stainless steel for all of their…

For more than a decade, the Burris Veracity series has set the standard for precision hunting optics. Recognized for its class-leading performance, ultra-rugged reliability and award-winning design, the original Veracity helped define what serious hunters expect from a premium, non-digital riflescope.  Now, for 2026, Burris proudly introduces the next generation of Veracity riflescopes—a complete redesign that elevates this established platform with enhanced optical performance, refined ergonomics and innovative new features to help hunters find success in any environment. The new Veracity series is available in three versatile 5x magnification ranges: 2.5-12x42mm, 3-15x44mm and 5-25x50mm, in addition to offering five reticle options in…

When I first started tracking whitetail bucks in the big woods, things always seemed to go the same way. I’d find a buck track, and then I’d meticulously follow it through the forest all day long without ever seeing the buck that made it.It frustrated me because I thought I was doing everything right. I’d stay on the trail for miles, picking my way along like a ninja as I crept through the woods, trying to move slowly and stay silent so I could sneak up on the buck. But it never worked. Frustrated with my lack of results, I…

Last week, Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber introduced a resolution that would undo a three-year-old mining moratorium on over 225,000 acres in the Rainy River watershed—upstream of the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). The move not only threatens one of America’s most iconic wild places but has broader ramifications for the future of public land management elsewhere in the country.The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a large wilderness comprised of over 1,000 lakes in Northern Minnesota. According to Lukas Leaf, executive director for Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters, it’s widely regarded as a world-class destination for its walleye, lake trout,…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: Podcast. 00:00:10 Speaker 2: Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia and the only game show where conservation always wins. I’m your host, Spencer new Arth and today we’re joined by Giannis, Brody Randall, Marge, Alex Roman and Corey. This is a ten round quiz show with questions from meat eaters four verticals which are hunting, fishing, conservation and cooking, and there is a prize. Mediate will donate five hundred dollars to the conservation organization of the winners. Choosing Spencer, what’s up? Show everyone your T shirt? 00:00:35 Speaker 3: What do you got going on like this? 00:00:37…

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My story starts in a small gun shop in Brewster, Ohio, run by a Korean War veteran out of his garage. He had some nice new guns and sporting goods and a small rack of used guns. One day, I went in and noticed two military arms on the used rack: an M1 carbine and an Enfield .303 British rifle. Ray, the owner, said he was selling them for a friend. He wanted $20 for the carbine and $10 for the Enfield. I was fascinated with the M1—the way the action worked and the look of it. That night while…

Since 1971, CVA has been known for its muzzleloading firearms, transitioning from traditional-style guns to the most modern of frontloaders. In 2010, the company introduced its first centerfire rifle, with the single-shot Scout, followed in 2019 by the bolt-action Cascade. This year, CVA is expanding its cartridge-firing lineup with the introduction of the CVA Cascade Rimfire. The Cascade Rimfire takes the styling and controls of the Cascade centerfire rifle and places it into a scaled-down rimfire package. The rimfire Cascade takes many of its styling cues from its centerfire big brother, including the position of the safety and bolt release,…