Armed Citizen® Today A couple stopped in Arlington, Texas, for gas during the early morning hours of Feb. 9. As the man pumped the fuel, however, a woman armed with a knife approached and allegedly began attacking his vehicle with his wife still inside. The man withdrew toward another vehicle, but the woman followed and again began striking that vehicle. The man produced his firearm and warned the woman verbally not to approach, but she reportedly continued to move toward him, whereupon he shot her once in the leg. The 58-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital in serious condition;…

00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to This Country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just in general country living. I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stores to share expectations and reality. I’ve been traveling a lot lately and had the great fortune to meet…

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Smith & Wesson has announced the release of the Lipsey’s Exclusive Performance Center Model 36 Field Ethos revolver. Engineered using high-quality materials and top-notch design, this limited-edition J-frame is designed with a blend of iconic features and enhancements to meet the demands of modern shooters. The Model 36 Field Ethos revolver is chambered in .38 Special +P and has a five-round capacity. It uses the Classic No-Lock frame, and the 1.88-inch barrel features a blued carbon-steel finish that pairs extremely well with the installed Tyler Gunworks premium walnut stocks. Out of the box, this model ships with a fixed, gold-bead front…

Business is booming for firearm companies that specialize in keeping things a bit more quiet on the firing line. The outlook isn’t nearly as rosy for other corners of the outdoor industry. Big Rock Sports, a North Carolina-based distributor of fishing, hunting, boating and related gear filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in early February. Eddie Bauer, a trusted name by sportsmen, may be next, although total liquidation of assets isn’t part of its plan. On Feb. 3 Washington State’s KIRO TV reported, “Eddie Bauer, a popular outdoor clothing brand, is expected to shutter all its stores in North America after…

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is prosecuting its first drone poaching case, the first since the recovery of game with drones was legalized in March of 2024. However, it is illegal to use drones to search for, scout, or detect deer during the hunting season or for 14 days prior.The DNR alleges that back in December, several hunters used a drone to scout for, pattern the movements of, and harvest a white-tailed buck. The agency received several complaints that a drone was following one especially well-antlered deer for several days in a row. Investigators began following this drone,…

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(Continued from Part 1.) The following are the basic tools I use to harvest and butcher fowl: Large stainless steel bowl. I put several quarts of water in the pot (the amount of water varies on how many birds I am harvesting) to keep the meat from drying out and to help keep flies away if they are present. I also butcher where running water is easily accessible to wash my hands when necessary. Sharp knife. My preferred knife for cleaning and butchering is a medium-sized, antique, high-carbon steel butcher knife with a very thin blade. This knife is from…

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