Author: Gunner Quinn
Introducing the EOTech Vudu 3-9×32 SFP Ultra Short, an elite optic designed for precision, versatility, and reliability in any situation. Perfectly suited for expert marksmen, this short focal length scope delivers an immaculate balance of power and precision. Your shooting performance will reach new heights as you experience enhanced clarity and target acquisition. Moreover, the Vudu’s ultra-short configuration streamlines your optics setup without sacrificing invaluable features. Its robust build ensures durability even in the toughest conditions, making it an indispensable tool for enthusiasts and professionals alike. When you require accuracy and uncompromising quality, this is the optic that will exceed…
‘Hopeful Hampton’ Youth Violence Prevention Week takes place from April 27-30, featuring a series of events dedicated to reducing gun violence and fostering community unity. Organized by the Hampton Youth Violence Prevention team, the week begins with “The Reunion of Hope” at Gosnold’s Hope Park, allowing participants to honor victims of gun violence by tying orange ribbons and engaging in community-building activities. The following day, on April 28, the week includes a 7-on-7 football competition designed to showcase young talent while providing mentorship opportunities in partnership with local schools and the Tyrod Taylor Foundation. Special events like the Hope Fests…
Armed Citizen® Today A garbage truck driver working in the early morning hours of Friday, January 31, on Chicago’s west side fended off two armed robbers, according to police. The 28-year-old truck operator, who possessed a valid Illinois Firearm Owner ID card and an active concealed-carry license, was approached by two men in the 900 block of the city’s South Homan Avenue. One of the men pulled out a gun and announced that the driver was being robbed. The driver then drew his own firearm, and an exchange of gunfire occurred. The armed driver’s shots found their marks, with one…
Of the major advancements in handheld firearm technology over the last seven odd centuries, barrel rifling has improved accuracy, and thus efficacy, more than any other.“Rifling” simply refers to the spiraling lands and grooves cut along the length of the bore that engage with the projectile and spin it in a repeatable fashion. Combined with the cylindro-conical bullet shape we know today, rifling turned long guns from spray-and-pray muskets into precision deer-killing instruments.Most hunters understand what rifling is and why it’s important, but do you know what twist rates your rifles use? Do you know the bullet weights those twists…
Garmin is a longtime provider of useful electronics for outdoor enthusiasts, including handheld GPS units, archery optics and smartwatches. Near the end of 2023, the company expanded its offerings in a fresh direction by offering its very first chronograph, dubbed the Xero C1 Pro. Like many other products in Garmin’s catalog, it was a groundbreaking design. The majority of commercial chronographs currently on the market use either optical sensors or Doppler radar. In the case of optical chronographs, multiple sensors measure a bullet’s velocity as it passes over them; this requires the unit to be set up out in front…
Cal is on assignment this week hunting turkeys somewhere in the wilds of West Virginia, but not to worry. We have a special interview episode. Last week, Cal sat down with Steve Williams, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 2002 to 2005. They discuss how the recent actions and proposals from the Trump administration will impact future conservation work and what hunters and anglers can do about it. Read the full article here
The following recipe for a fairly healthy Super Easy Trail Mix is from SurvivalBlog reader T.W.. She recommends: “I suggest you buy most of the ingredients in bulk, to cut down on the cost of the mix.” Ingredients 1 c. of your preferred low-salt nut(s), mixed (I like almonds and pecans) 1 to 1-/12 c. of chocolate chips, M&Ms, or Reese’s Pieces candy (can be omitted if you are on a diet) 1 c. of Animal Crackers (or other small crackers) and/or small pretzels. (I like cheese-flavored ones) 1 c. of your preferred dry breakfast cereal or low-moisture granola/museli. 1…
Steven Rinella talks with U.S. Senator for Montana Tim Sheehy, Ryan Callaghan, and Brody Henderson. Topics discussed: The U.S. military, wildfires, public lands, and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here
A range hat is designed to allow over-the-head, earmuff-style hearing-protection to be worn comfortably over the hat. It accomplishes this by forgoing two features that are common to most baseball caps. Those features are a fabric-covered button (squatchee) on the crown of the hat and the hatmaker’s buckram reinforcement of the front two panels of the hat. Without the squatchee and the buckram, a ranger hat is better able to conform to the shape of the wearer’s head under the muffs. The American Hat Company version of the range hat is made of lightweight, ripstop cotton with a comfortable sweatband…
The Columbus Police Department (CPD) recently hosted its annual ‘Women’s Self-Defense and Firearms Safety Course,’ addressing the alarming statistic that women are five times more likely to be victims of crime. Chief of Police Stoney Mathis emphasized the program’s goal of empowering women with personal safety strategies and practical self-defense techniques, including hands-on demonstrations with the Body Opponent Bag. Participants, including Aaliyah Ash, shared personal stories of overcoming past traumas and the importance of gaining self-defense knowledge. On the second day, attendees learned safe firearm handling, which was a first experience for many, including mothers Twanna and Hannah, who highlighted…