A lot of mundane people have workshops, and a lot of preparedness-minded people have workshops, but not all of those preppers have a workshop that is properly prepared for many of the scenarios that they are concerned about. Perhaps this is because they do not see the role a workshop plays in preparedness. What distinguishes the prepared workshop from others is that the owner has: Learned key skills Acquired apropos tools, and has, Stocked hardware on a “just in case” footing. This approach differs from the ordinary workshop that is inadequately prepared and hopefully will never going to be needed…

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On May  20, 1875 the International Bureau of Weights & Measures was formed by the signing of the Metre Convention treaty by 17 nations, in Paris. The prototypes of the meter and the kilogram were selected. — May 20, 1916: Codell, Kansas was hit by a tornado. (Quite oddly, it was hit again on the same day in 1917 and then again in 1918.) — May 20th is also the birthday of my lifelong friend Brad C.  I wish him a happy 65th birthday! – JWR — Today we are starting a big sale on all of our blackpowder rifles,…

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has proposed an amendment to statewide hunting regulations that would require all harvested mountain lions to be reported in Texas.Currently, mountain lions are classified as non-game animals in Texas alongside species such as coyotes, bobcats, bullfrogs, and rabbits. Under current TPWD regulations, there are no closed seasons or bag limits for non-game species, and hunters with a valid license may take them year round by lawful means on private property.State officials began taking a closer look at mountain lion management back in 2022, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission organized a stakeholder…

Setting a healthy column of gunpowder behind a .22-caliber bullet is nothing new in the world of cartridge design. The .220 Swift has been around for nearly 100 years, and the .22-250 Remington existed as a wildcat cartridge long before Big Green standardized it in 1965. Double-deuce bullets are cheap and widely available, so it makes sense to neck down a bigger case, load a .22 projectile, and let ‘er rip.But as you’ve no doubt heard by now, maximizing velocity is no longer the Holy Grail of hunting cartridges: enter the 22 ARC and the 22 Creedmoor. Neither can compete…

For years, short-barreled rifles (SBRs) were a niche item within the NFA, as many firearm enthusiasts avoided the onerous regulations imposed by the ATF on their ownership, which included the payment of a $200 tax stamp, special serialization and approval requirements to transport the guns across state lines. In 2026, though, the landscape of NFA guns has changed dramatically. In January 2026, the price of an NFA tax stamp on SBRs dropped to $0, and in April 2026, the ATF announced a series of reforms, including the removal of the “maker’s mark” requirement for Form 1 SBRs, as well as…

Wild hogs and deer don’t exactly mix. At least, that’s what any number of deer hunters or landowners in pig country will tell you. If you have experience hunting around wild hogs, then you probably have surmised as much. While anecdotal evidence might seem to support certain theories in the hunting world, it’s great to see science and data confirm what many hunters experience.Dr. Melanie Boudreau, assistant research professor at Mississippi State University, recently conducted a collared experiment with both wild pigs and deer to better understand interactions between these two animals. While the study hasn’t been published yet, you…

Springfield Armory entered the world of modular, striker-fired handguns in 2023 with its Echelon line of pistols. Since then, the company has offered the Echelon in a variety of sizes, colors and configurations. New for 2026, Springfield is introducing an entry-level Echelon model with the Alpha. With the Alpha, Springfield Armory introduces an entry-level version of its popular Echelon platform. Most of the Echelon Alpha’s features are shared with the rest of the Echelon lineup. These include a precision forged and billet-machined slide and cold hammer-forged barrel, both of which are given a black Melonite finish. The Alpha’s changes over…

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, everybody, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which has brought to you by First Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today I’m taking a deep dive into ethics and deer hunting and how we are all probably hypocrites on this front, but that’s okay. What is…

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