Whether you’re a hunter, angler, or outdoor recreator, you might find it tricky to navigate all your pursuits while balancing family time. There’s no better way to remedy this dilemma than by mixing the two.Some of my earliest memories in the outdoors involve me tagging along with my dad and grandfather on rabbit hunts or deer dog drives. I did little more than play with sticks or search for arrowheads in the dry or shallow creekbeds. Other times, my dad dragged my brothers and me camping at our family property to freeze or sweat through our sleeping bags. It was…

The story of American freedom, now almost 250 years on since delegates to the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence, leads irrevocably to the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. This Act, which has now been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate, has its roots deep in the founding of this nation. When the U.S. Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution as its first 10 amendments in 1791, it was recognized that the federal government was a potential threat to Americans’ individual rights. The 10 amendments then were recognized as…

There are lots of reasons you might want a new handguard on your AR-15.A longer guard can be fitted with more accessories and offers more real estate to grip the rifle. Some handguards feature alternative attachment systems (M-LOK, Picatinny, etc.), and some reduce the amount of heat transferred from the barrel. Others are designed to be as lightweight as possible, while still others are designed to be practically bulletproof. Or, you might want to change your handguard just because you want a cooler-looking long gun.Whatever your reason, it’s worth doing the job yourself. Like working on cars or home appliances,…

On Wednesday, after a day of impassioned public comment and sometimes baffling deliberations, the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission voted 6-4 to advance a citizen’s petition to prohibit the lawful sale, barter, and trade of wildlife fur. This vote is a win for animal rights groups, but it’s far from an immediate ban on fur sales. Above all, it’s a confusing mess, so let’s dig in, find out what’s going on, and figure out where we go from here.Animal rights groups knew that Colorado Governor Jared Polis appointed several Parks & Wildlife Commissioners who are sympathetic to their cause, and…

Armed Citizen® Today A homeowner in Des Moines, Iowa, heard a woman screaming in their backyard around 11 p.m. on Feb. 28, followed by someone banging on the back door. When the homeowner investigated, a woman allegedly forced her way into the home and began assaulting the homeowner. The homeowner apparently tried to fend off the woman while calling 911, but the confrontation ultimately ended with the resident shooting the intruder, striking her multiple times. The 46-year-old suspect was treated at the hospital and released. She faces charges of second-degree burglary, a Class C felony. (kcci.com, Des Moines, Iowa, 3/1/26)…

There’s no substitute for trigger time on the range, but this vital practice can be hampered by the cost of ammunition. This is where .22 LR-chambered firearms come in. They can provide real-world training at a fraction of the cost of centerfire. Retay USA is an importer known for its line of hunting, sporting and defensive shotguns. New for 2026, the company is moving into the “tactical rimfire” field with its AR-15-style RA1522 rifles and pistol.   The RA1522 marks Retay USA’s first foray into the tactical rimfire market. RA1522 firearms are chambered in .22 LR and use a blowback-operated action…

On March 9, 1776, Adam Smith published the influential economics book “The Wealth of Nations”. — March 9, 1916: Pancho Villa‘s men killed more than a dozen in a raid on Columbus, New Mexico. — March 9, 1945, the U.S. Army Air Forces bombed Tokyo with napalm, causing fires that destroyed a quarter of the city and killed some 80,000 civilians. — Today’s feature is by SurvivalBlog Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson. — We still need entries for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $981,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this…

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Several industry developments indicate the post-pandemic decline in gun sales may finally be coming to a halt. The most widely publicized barometer is the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) monthly estimate of gun sales. The organization’s comparison of January’s purchases to the same month in 2025 reflects a barely palpable decline of 0.7 percent. NSSF just issued its February’s findings. Roughly 1,265,320 gun purchases resulted in the buyer’s name being cleared through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check system. That’s a 3.5 percent improvement over February 2025. There are other hints the long-awaited stabilization—and potential rebound—has arrived. Here are a…