We bought undeveloped land in rural Alaska, in a region with no municipal infrastructure within a 20-minute flight to the nearest community. So, we built everything from scratch, after we hauled all the requisite supplies in by snowmobile trailer or by float plane. We made many mistakes in our design and construction, as well as a few good decisions. I actually think that people who buy a property that has an old-timer’s cabin, layout, and tools, may have an advantage in making future adjustments. The following are my suggestions for considering how to build and design property in a remote…

In our latest “I Carry” segment, American Rifleman Executive Editor Jay Grazio pairs the new Taurus TX9 Compact with a leather Stow-N-Go holster from Galco, Inc. This compact, concealed-carry kit is rounded out with an Xolotl automatic knife produced by CRKT. Watch our full segment above to see all the details of this gun-and-gear combination. “We’ve got the compact model here. It’s in between. There’s a full size, and there’s a subcompact. We went with middle of the road,” Grazio said. “The Compact is a very familiar size. There’s a 4-inch barrel. There’s a 15-round magazine. Sounds a lot like,…

Steven Rinella takes bobcat pelts from Texas and Montana to a Nevada Fur Sale to see how much scratch they can get. From trap to trade, Steve breaks down the process and nuances of the bobcat fur market in these modern times. Presented by CanAm Read the full article here

The U.S. Army has awarded O.F. Mossberg & Sons a contract for approximately $11.6 million dollars to supply the U.S. Army with additional Mossberg 590A1 pump-action shotguns. “Mossberg is honored to receive an additional contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for the battle-proven 590A1,” said John MacLellan, Mossberg’s vice president of Sales and Marketing. “This award reflects our long commitment to supplying rugged, mission-capable firearms,” added MacLellan. “[It also] reinforces our pledge to provide timely solutions that support the effectiveness of U.S. service members.” First adopted by multiple branches of the U.S. Military in 1987, the Mossberg 590 met…

Every year at SHOT Show, Canik always showcases a new product spotlight. For the last three years, I’ve ended up reviewing these guns for NRA Media. In 2023, it was the all-steel Canik Rival-S. In 2024, it was the Canik TTI Combat. This year, the company introduced the Canik Mete MC9 Prime, a large-but-slim carry pistol that lies in the same peer group as other models like the Glock 48, SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro, IWI Masada Slim Elite and Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro. In addition to being Canik’s premium carry-gun offering, the Mete MC9 Prime also holds the distinction of…

Most hunters are not familiar with javelina, a unique game animal often referred to as “Collared Peccary” by the same people who say “Cowz Deer.” This native pig-like critter thrives in the dusty Mexican borderlands, where it is an iconic symbol of the American Southwest and Mexico.Unfortunately, javelina are sometimes considered more of a nuisance than a coveted big game animal worthy of pursuit. Don’t let these misconceptions stand in the way of a good time. If you’re contemplating a javelina hunt, here are a few things you should know before hitting the desert.Biology Basics for Better HuntingUnderstanding javelina biology…

Something that we always stress to fellow preppers, is that “when the SHTF, what you have is all you will have,” stressing the importance of permanently sustainable and renewable things like wood heat, electricity from solar panels, etc. Once you have that covered, however, it is worthwhile to consider that some of the disaster scenarios we may have to cope with may be temporary – whether a weather event such as a snowstorm or tornado, or something medium-term like an EMP event affecting a smaller town where the residents are likely to pull together and survive. A limited-supply fuel may…

March 12, 1850: The first US $20 gold piece (dubbed the Liberty Head, Coronet, or “Double Eagle”) was issued.  Later issues had the “In God We Trust” motto (as pictured above), so the early issues are now called “No Motto” coins by collectors. — March 12, 1940: Finland signed the Moscow Peace Treaty, capitulating to Russia and ceding 11% of their pre-WWII territory, ending the “Winter War”. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This…

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MidwayUSA Foundation announced in late February that it concluded its most recent grant cycle, which resulted in a total payout of more than $7.5 million to youth shooting teams and organizations nationwide. The support ensures the next generation of athletes has the necessary resources to compete, grow and succeed in the shooting sports. The annual cash grants provide vital funding for essential expenses, including targets, ammunition and travel costs for regional and national championships. By providing consistent, sustainable support, the MidwayUSA Foundation helps teams overcome financial barriers that often hinder youth sports programs. “Our cash grant program is designed to…