On February 8, 1807, the Battle of Eylau ended inconclusively between Napoleon Bonaparte‘s forces and the Russian Empire. This was the first battle where Napoleon wasn’t victorious. — February 8, 1627: Gunpowder was used for the first time in a mining operation, in present-day Slovakia. — And on February 8,1743: Comet C/1743 C1 approaches within 0.0390 Astronomical Units of Earth. — 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 can be used for any of their…

Savage Arms has expanded its iconic Model 110 lineup, introducing six new cartridges: 22 Creedmoor, 22 ARC, 25 Creedmoor, 300 HAM’R, 338 ARC and 6.8 Western. The post Savage Arms Model 110 Now Available in Six Never-Before-Offered Cartridges appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

Built on ATN’s all-new 6th Generation thermal engine, the ThOR 6 Mini delivers full-scale thermal performance in a lightweight, streamlined design ideal for modern predator and hog hunters. The post ATN ThOR 6 Mini appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

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The most common source of malfunctions in any semi-automatic firearm is not the rifle — it’s the magazine. To understand why magazine quality and maintenance matter so much, it helps to start at the beginning. The post Everything You Wanted to Know About AR-15 Magazines appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

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In this episode of the Guns Podcast U.S., hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington dive deep into the crucial topic of professional firearms training. While many gun owners believe growing up hunting or previous military experience is enough, the duo explains why shooting is a perishable skill that requires ongoing education and consistent tactical standards. The post Firearms Training: Essential Life Skill or Elite Club? — #321 appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

Mention the words “Baker Rifle” and one image comes to mind: Richard Sharpe, the main character in Bernard Cornwell’s series of historical novels and the BBC television series it inspired, and his band of green-coated riflemen. Until recently, to get your hands on a Baker Rifle like Sharpe’s you had to choose between a rare original, a custom-built replica or an affordable, but less authentic reproduction that often lacked the Baker’s key feature—its rifling. That has changed with Pedersoli’s introduction of its 1805 Baker Rifle. : Pedersoli sought to bring authentically styled Baker rifles into the hands of collectors, re-enactors,…

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To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make both long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug-out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year.  We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those — or excerpts thereof — in the Odds…