Depending on your profession, a good every day carry (EDC) Knife might be a discrete folder that hides in the bottom of your pocket. Others might require a medium-sized fixed blade that comfortably rides on the hip and has the backbone to handle more heavy-duty tasks. Regardless, your EDC knife should excel at a wide range of tasks that might include everything from slicing cardboard to skinning a squirrel and anything in between.At MeatEater, it’s hard to separate our EDC knives from hunting. But believe it or not, there are times when we use knives for more than just breaking…

My father had three older brothers, and, in 1938, one of them bought new 12-ga. Model 37 Ithaca shotguns for each of the others—a considerably expensive purchase back then. Dad was only 16 at that time and kept his shotgun for many years. It was the gun I grew up using, and I had always hoped that, one day, it would be mine. During my senior year, my father needed cash and sold the gun. Many years later, I worked at the same place as the man who had purchased the gun. I pestered that man until he eventually told…

For 10,000 years, from the end of the Pleistocene to the coming of Old Worlders to America, a diverse population of Native people lived in North America while somehow managing to preserve almost all its biological riches. In contrast to the period when the prior Paleolithic hunters dominated America and the West, this 10,000 year phase of American history featured only one human-caused extinction that science has so far discovered. Was this some strange accident of continental history? Or were their concrete reasons for why, and how, Native America achieved this kind of environmental success? Read the full article here

The classics, as they say, never die. While the origin of this phrase is debatable, it sure feels like it came from the firearm industry. When a company has a good product, it often tends to use it as a base for future models, and a great example of this is the CZ 75. This iconic design survived the polymer-versus-metal wars by reincarnating itself as the P-09. However, successful as the design has been, CZ-USA recently decided that an update to the proven duty gun was in order, which it has delivered in the form of the P-09 Nocturne, available…

This week Reid and Dan host GRAMMY nominee and multi platinum artist, Dave Barnes, out in God’s Country. This episode is nothing short of a riot where topics range from Dave being cast in Reid’s favorite movie to trusting god when you are in a season of comparison. They discuss the art of songwriting, Dave’s journey from Mississippi to touring the world and what the next chapter for Dave Barnes looks like. The three of them bond over Dad life and the highs/lows of being a songwriter in Nashville. The episode ends with Reid and Dan’s gravorite from Dave that…

In a recent episode of the podcast “Conversations Different,” recent high school graduate Wesley Klum and University of New Mexico student Bo Wilson discuss their advocacy for gun safety legislation during New Mexico’s legislative session. As members of the national organization Students Demand Action, they represent a movement of high school and college students dedicated to combating gun violence across the United States, which boasts over 900 active groups nationwide. During their conversation, Klum and Wilson elaborate on the challenges and experiences they’ve faced while lobbying for change in a climate where school shooter drills are becoming the norm. Their…

This week, Tony discusses the allure of big-buck destinations, and whether figuring out how to get a tag for one of them is worth it for most of us. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Read the full article here

Police confirm that two men were shot at the Mobile Saenger Theater on Sunday during a dance recital, following an argument that led to gunfire. Witnesses report that the altercation occurred shortly before one of the men pulled out a weapon and fired, prompting panic among those in attendance. In a swift development, the suspect has turned himself in to authorities, as police continue to investigate the incident. This shooting raises concerns about safety in public venues, especially during family-oriented events like dance recitals, and authorities are expected to provide further updates as the situation unfolds. Read full story at…

If you’re a regular reader of SurvivalBlog.com you’ve probably collected at least a few things as part of your preps – canned food, radios, firearms, ammunition, medical supplies, etc. When you first start prepping, knowing what you have and where it’s located isn’t that difficult – you can probably remember the contents of your bug-out bag, the canned food in the basement, a medical kit, etc. But as your preps continue to expand it becomes harder and harder to keep track of what you have, where it is and what you need to do to take care of it. Not…

Somerset Police arrest Marlik Anthony Cobe Booker after responding to multiple reports of gunfire near O’Neil Road on June 1. Officers allege that upon arrival, they found Booker acting erratically before he exited a residence and confronted police, ultimately leading to his arrest for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. During the investigation, police discovered a bullet hole in a nearby bedroom wall and found loaded high-capacity magazines in Booker’s possession. Although a firearm was not recovered, the discovery of shell casings and ongoing concerns about the disturbance prompted the issuance of a search warrant, indicating potential risks for residents…