The Gamo Swarm Magnum Pro is a break-barrel air rifle that loads from a 10-shot magazine whenever it is cocked. This significantly speeds the pellet loading process. The Swarm has a two-stage adjustable trigger, comes with a surprisingly good 3-9x40mm scope, features a suppressor integrated into the barrel, and includes a well-designed glass-filled-nylon (GFN) stock. Designed for small-game hunting, pest control, and target shooting, the rifle is reasonably accurate, reliable, easy to use and economical to operate. The rifle cost $300.90 at the time of this writing at gamousa.com. It is made in Barcelona, Spain. Background Airguns are not classified…

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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Every now and then, a rifle stops you cold, and this one did exactly that. While visiting a shop recently, I spotted what may be the prettiest Marlin 1894 I’ve ever laid eyes on. The post A Turn-of-the-Century Treasure: Marlin 1894 in .25-20 appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

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…

Introduction My wife and I have been into prepping for over twenty years. We lived in Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005 and we were without power for ten days. That was our impetus to prepare after struggling with the basics when everything we had taken for granted failed. The suffering was immense, and the lessons keen. We vowed to never be unprepared again when niceties of civilization ceased to provide comfort. We started reading the Survival blog and the excellent articles soon after recovering from our hurricane wakeup call. The Problem Fast forward twenty years, and now living…

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We’ve announced the winners of Round 122 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. Note to the top three prize winners: Please contact me and let me know your UPS and USPS address(es), for your prizes. Thanks. – JWR The top three prize winners will each receive some great prize packages. The winners for Round 122 are… First Prize Winner: First Prize goes to A.F., for Introducing Your Community to Emergency Preparedness. It was posted January 8-10, 2026. See:  Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.) He will receive as prizes: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used…

On February 1st, we recognize the 1942 birthday of the late Dr. Gary North. North was a prolific writer on Christian Reconstruction and economics topics. He passed away on February 24, 2022. His more than 50 published books are a lasting legacy. He also assembled a free online library of books by other godly writers, through his Institute for Christian Economics (ICE). Those free books, totaling 38,000 pages, are all still available online, They are a great resource for homeschoolers and economics students. We also remember February 1st, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana as…