Thermal riflescopes have quickly moved from specialized military equipment to practical tools for hunters, shooters and landowners. With processing power advancing and manufacturing costs decreasing, thermal technology continues to become more accessible. Armasight’s newest release, the Contractor 320 Lite, reflects this trend. Built on the same foundation as the original Contractor 320, the Lite version retains a durable aluminum housing, sealed compartments and tethered, gasketed caps to prevent loss in the field. The control layout emphasizes simplicity, with tactile knobs and a single selector button for capturing still images or video. A locking power switch requires both depression and rotation…

As much as many centrists and libertarians are opposed to Donald Trump’s ongoing strikes against Iran, I have to say, the downstream result might end up becoming one of the most libertarian results I have ever seen. For decades, small government activists like those in the Ron Paul movement have been calling for a comprehensive US divorce from NATO and the shutdown of America’s military bases overseas. Trump has, either deliberately or inadvertently, set this very process in motion. The refusal of most of Europe (and Australia) to provide support in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz might seem…

On April 18, 1775 Paul Revere (pictured) met with Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn them that British troops were marching from Boston to Lexington. — April 18,1906: San Francisco earthquake and fire killed nearly 4,000 while destroying 75% of the city. — And on April 18, 1949 Republic of Ireland withdrew from the British Commonwealth. — Today’s feature article is a guest post from a long-time SurvivalBlog reader. Because it is partly self-promotional, it is not part of the writing contest judging. We need entries for Round 124 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More…

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On Thursday, April 16, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously passed an amendment to allow bear hunters to buy two black bear tags each license year instead of one. The decision is a victory for sportspeople in the Golden State.The amendment was backed by numerous conservation groups, including the California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA). The season tag limit increase comes as the average annual bear harvest rate hovers well below the quota of 1,700 bears. For instance, last year, according to the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW), fewer than 1,200 bears were taken.In the…

This is a weird time of year to be thinking about deer.It’s turkey season, the fishing is getting really good across the country, and we are at about the exact midpoint between the deer season’s end and its beginning. The default setting right now, with a lot of us, is that there is more than enough time. Which is true, until it isn’t.There are some ways in which a lot of us sabotage our upcoming season that we don’t even consider until it’s too late. That’s a shame, because a lot of the little things you could do now will…

For the modern firearm enthusiast, one of the key elements of new firearm design is modularity. From stocks to barrels to accessorization, it seems that everyone wants the ability to tailor their firearm to their personal needs and preferences. Primary Weapons Systems took that demand and created an answer that takes modular firearm design to the next level with its UXR or User Xchangeable Rifle. “What’s really neat about this rifle is it is modular. And it’s not just modular like an AR-15 or an AR-10 where you can separate the upper and lower and change calibers among cartridge sizes.…

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. Mentors, Giving, and Gobblers. I’ve got some good ones for you this week. Tales of mentorship…

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(Continued from Part 5.) Separating the Important from the Trivial Things that usually do not matter much for most men as far as a potential wife: her height, her income, and specific traits such as hair or eye color. I have never heard a man talk about a woman’s height unless she was very tall — which is statistically rare. Men are rarely concerned about a woman’s income unless they are looking for support. I don’t have a “type” and most men do not have a type such as only blondes or redheads. Of course, a bonus is if a…