One of the great joys of working in a gun store with a fully equipped and staffed gunsmithing shop is you get to see—and sometimes assist in—all kinds of cool customization projects on old firearms that otherwise would have seen the last of their useful days. For example, way back at the turn of the millennium, one of our suppliers had some surplus Turkish Mausers at the almost-too-good-to-be-true price of 25 bucks whole- sale. At that price, I figured it’d be worth it to take a flyer on a couple. If they weren’t too awful, we could order a dozen…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey everyone, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and this week I’m talking about giving ourselves a reality check when it comes to deer hunting in big box and how that might not always make us better deer hunters, but it certainly will…

An Idaho man recently received his just desserts after a slew of wildlife infractions that authorities were able to identify because of his shockingly careless attempt to dispose of the evidence.According to an Idaho Fish & Game (IDFG) press release, the investigation began in early October 2024 when a local rancher came upon a cardboard box filled with deer hide, bones, hooves, and blood—well before the season opened. The rancher reported the box to a local IDFG officer, who soon realized that the box actually still had a shipping label affixed to it containing a local address. Seriously.The officer went…

The firearm world is entertaining, to say the least. Things that were once old-fashioned become cool again, but with new and interesting twists. Since the AR-15 platform hit its peak popularity toward the latter half of the Global War on Terror, enthusiasts have been chasing the next cool thing. The last several years have seen waves of interest in specific platforms, such as precision bolt-actions, 2011-style pistols and cutting-edge cartridges designed for long-range performance. At the 2024 SHOT Show, lever-action rifles were clearly due for their time back in the sun. They were everywhere on the show floor, even coming…

00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to Onyx Hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pickle, and we are officially in February now. Now, I don’t know about y’all, but for us here in Mississippi, February was always this kind of month where you would catch yourself looking around and wondering what to do. He can’t deer hunt, that’s over. He can’t duck hunt. That ended in January two. I suppose you could…

00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calian. Here’s cal. You’ve heard of space lasers, but what do you know about space mirrors? Texas listener Maureene Frank wrote in to tell me about what she says is a major threat to the dark, starry skies we love to look at while we’re out in the field. An outfit called reflectl Orbital is selling a solution to one of the major flaws in the green energy ecosystem. Because the sun only shines during the day, solar panels…

On February 2, 1892, the bottle cap for beverages was patented by US inventor William Painter and is still used today. — On this day in 1974: The F-16 Fighting Falcon flew for the first time. — Today’s feature piece is by SurvivalBlog staffer Tom Chistianson. — We are now seeking entries for Round 123 of our nonfiction writing contest. Round 123 ends on March 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging. In 2023, we…

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Holding a firearm consistently and correctly results in more hits than misses on target, and one of the easiest-to-install grip-enhancement products comes from DefGrip USA. Whether for ARs, shotguns, magazines or nearly every popular handgun on the market today, these wraparound, lace-up-style grip covers rely on patented technology to provide a solid, comfortable hold while wicking away moisture and oil. There are no sticky residues to worry about either. Grips are removable, and installation is simple. Price: $25. Contact: DefGrip USA; (205) 830-7806; defgripusa.com. Read the full article here

Twenty years ago, a simple video ushered in new era for the firearm industry. Unlike most of today’s highly polished Youtube versions, this one was straightforward. It showed a revolutionary handgun obliterating watermelons and became the first gun video to go viral. It also introduced the world to a groundbreaking new category of handgun—the Taurus Judge. Now, on the 20th anniversary of the gun’s debut, Taurus USA has released the 20th Anniversary Taurus Judge to honor one of the most recognizable and best-selling handguns of all time. At its core it remains true to what made the original legendary. The…