00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the News show, ladies and gentlemen. This week, we’ve got the State of Georgia playing hardball with some big ass lizards that they don’t want run a wild. The Interior Department opens up a metric shit ton of hunting and fishing opportunities around the country, But what exactly is an opportunity. Colorado outdoorsman might have a chance to take the offensive against anti hunting efforts in the Johnny Denver State. A Minnesota guide keeps beating his own lake trout records, and what’s up with that? But first I’ll tell you it’s versus Bill Tong. You…

The 4 Patriots 72-Hour Survival Food Kit is misnamed. In terms of caloric requirements and nutritional value, it does not quite qualify as a 48-hour food kit. In terms of packaging, it would be best suited as a 24-hour food kit. The food is packaged conveniently for things like camping trips. But it is important to realize that the number of servings listed on each package is hopelessly optimistic. Double each serving size, and it will be just about right. Also make sure to take other foods to supplement the packaged courses. At the time of this writing, the kit…

Most people build an everyday-carry loadout the same way they build a gym routine. They copy something they saw work for someone else, and then they stop questioning it. The gun goes in. The holster goes on. Maybe a spare magazine follows. After that, it becomes habit. Habit is comfortable. It is also lazy. The problem is not that most loadouts are bad. The problem is that most loadouts are never re-examined against reality. Reality has changed. Self-defense shootings still look like they always have—fast, close, chaotic and usually over in seconds. But, the edge cases are more visible now.…

Along the upper Texas coast, about 50 miles southeast of Houston, sits Galveston Island, a barrier island better known for its beaches, marshes, and migratory birds than large predators. Yet for years, residents reported sightings of unusual wild canids roaming the island.It wasn’t until 2008 that local resident and former fisheries biologist Ron Wooten took a closer interest in the island’s canids. After one of the animals killed his pet dog, Wooten began documenting sightings and asking neighbors to report encounters. While most people assumed the animals were simply coyotes, Wooten couldn’t shake the feeling that something was different about…

Handgun muzzle rise is a matter of simple physics. Factors like barrel length, cartridge size and handgun weight all contribute to how high a pistol’s muzzle kicks up when you fire it. Bore axis (how low the barrel sits in the frame) is also a big contributing factor to muzzle rise, and over the years, many designers have attempted to use a low-bore axis to result in a flat-shooting pistol. One of these attempts, the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, is now more than a concept. It’s on the market. The Rideout Arsenal Dragon is an innovative new design that incorporates an…

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There’s a popular new breed of space-saving “compact” riflescopes on the market today, and they bring another important feature to the game. On average, these kinds of optics offer a more generous field-of-view. Considering the current demand for shorty optics, there’s a trend brewing just around the corner.  EOTech’s Vudu 4-12×36 mm FFP is a member of that tribe of optics, measuring in at only 7.1 inches in length. It was introduced in January and covered for American Rifleman by Jeremiah Knupp last month. Comparing its measurements to nine popular centerfire 4-12X riflescopes puts the optic’s space-saving virtue into perspective.…

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Hearing protection is vital when engaged in the shooting sports. I’d say we all know that, but as a professional in this industry, I know far too many people who respond to my verbal inquiries with a “Huh?” whilst cupping their ear toward me. Come to think of it, I might be one of those people. The simple fact is, when you set off a small explosion relatively close to your ear, in an enclosed space or simply close enough to make you wince when you hear it, you are causing hearing damage. Sound suppressors greatly help protect hearing, but…

Part of the Century Arms family, US Palm is known for making magazines, grips and other accessories for AK-platform firearms. This year, the company is branching out to offer suppressors and complete firearms, including its new STORM CAT4 series of rifles and pistols. Traditionally a manufacturer of AK accessories, this year, US Palm branched out to make AR-type firearms and suppressors. US Palm calls the CAT4 “a duty-ready rifle built to exceed expectations—delivering premium, $2,000+ rifle performance at an attainable $1,300 price point.” At their core, CAT4 firearms are based on the direct gas impingement AR-15 design. Upper and lower…