March 12, 1850: The first US $20 gold piece (dubbed the Liberty Head, Coronet, or “Double Eagle”) was issued.  Later issues had the “In God We Trust” motto (as pictured above), so the early issues are now called “No Motto” coins by collectors. — March 12, 1940: Finland signed the Moscow Peace Treaty, capitulating to Russia and ceding 11% of their pre-WWII territory, ending the “Winter War”. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This…

Big Horn Armory (BHA) has introduced the CAT 5, a new configuration of its lever-action rifle platform that pairs big-bore performance with a more modern, tactical design. The post Big Horn Armory CAT 5 Levergun appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

In December, Beretta informed Sturm, Ruger & Company it intended to combine the two companies. The deal wouldn’t be through a friendly acquisition or a negotiated sale, but through a maneuver that belongs more to Wall Street than the gun counter. The post Beretta Battles Ruger appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

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MidwayUSA Foundation announced in late February that it concluded its most recent grant cycle, which resulted in a total payout of more than $7.5 million to youth shooting teams and organizations nationwide. The support ensures the next generation of athletes has the necessary resources to compete, grow and succeed in the shooting sports. The annual cash grants provide vital funding for essential expenses, including targets, ammunition and travel costs for regional and national championships. By providing consistent, sustainable support, the MidwayUSA Foundation helps teams overcome financial barriers that often hinder youth sports programs. “Our cash grant program is designed to…

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CVA’s muzzleloaders have come a long way from their blued-steel, brass and hardwood origins. The company has stayed at the forefront of the “modern muzzleloader” market, with designs like its Endura introduced last year. One of CVA’s longest-lasting muzzleloaders is the Optima, which the company has upgraded with “modern ergonomics and modularity” with the Optima XP and XP-SB. Optima muzzleloaders are .50 caliber and use a break-open action that is released by a lever integrated into the trigger guard. Fired via a 209 shotgun primer, Optimas use CVA’s Quick Release Breech Plug (QRBP) to allow for ease of unloading and…

00:00:02 Speaker 1: Hey, everyone, Welcome to The Houndation’s podcast. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and this episode is all about trying to do the right thing when we have to make the worst decision that dog owners are likely to face. I think that one of the greatest injustices of our modern life is the reality that even if our dogs end up living as long as dogs can, it’s never long enough. Getting you know, ten or twelve years out of a dog is a gift, but also an absolute heartbreaker, and the end rarely comes with them…

The late 19th century was a time of significant change in firearm design, and the U.S. military wasn’t immune to the rapid advances in small arms. In just a few decades, the Army would see itself go from a single-shot, blackpowder design in the form of the Trapdoor Springfield to a modern, semi-automatic fighting rifle in the M1 Garand. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” feature segment above to learn about the Army’s early bolt-action and semi-automatic rifle designs. The Krag & Its ShortcomingsThe Krag-Jørgensen was the first general-issue bolt-action rifle fielded by the U.S. military, representing a significant leap forward…

00:00:02 Speaker 1: If we don’t get picked up by this helicopter, we probably will hit the other shoreline either at or shortly after dark. And then my concern is, am I even gonna be able to walk around to get firewood? Are my fingers gonna work for me to light that fire? 00:00:19 Speaker 2: This is the story of a near death experience of a game warden in northern Canada. It’s kind of weird to me how humans are so attracted to these near death stories. I know that, I sure am, and I think it’s a primitive…