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True Story: Tough Range Safety Officers Gone Berserk
All responsible shooters take range safety seriously. But come on. Is the attitude and posturing displayed by some range safety officers really necessary?
Gun Collecting: Auction Posts 4.7 Million in Sales
Rock Island Auction Company’s popular summer Regional Firearms Auction once again exceeds expectations by surmounting the sales high estimate by nearly $200,000 posting $4.7 million dollars in sales.
Top 10 Tools for Centerfire Rifle Disassembly
You don't have to be a professional gunsmith to own a basic set of tools for rifle disassembly. These top 10 gunsmithing tools should be in your gun room.
The Gun Digest Interview: Getting Competitive with Julie Goloski Golob
In the world of competitive shooting there are few people—men or women—who can match what Julie Goloski Golob has accomplished in the last two decades.
Expert Tips on Buying a Revolver for Concealed Carry
Here's what to consider as you shop for your next new revolver for concealed carry.
Targets for Shooting Long Range
There are no special targets that will make us better shooters. To be better shooters we need to use targets for shooting a lot and regularly. Here are some good targets for long-range shooting.
Gun Collecting: Firearm Auction Realizes $12.5 Million
Gun collecting enthusiasts helped Rock Island Auctions realize over $12 million in sales, including many antique and military guns.
Survival Guns: Advantages of the 20-Inch AR-15
Full-length 20-inch ARs with the original pencil-thin barrel profile are rather hard to find these days, but it's my top choice among survival guns.
How to Control Fear in a Survival Situation
Go ahead, buy all the gear you want. But if you don't know how to control fear, all the fancy knives and freeze-dried chemistry in the world won't make a bit of different. You'll be too out of yourself to use them.
Ammo: Reloads or Factory?
Have the benefits of reloading been outpaced by modern factory-loaded ammo?
It's Time to Rethink Squirrel Hunting
Squirrels are the perfect survival food, and they taste better than you'd think. And best of all, chasing the little critters is a whole lot of fun. It's time to rethink squirrel hunting.
Kelly Kettle: The Best Boiler You've Never Heard of Before
When you’re cold, wet, tired and in the elements, hot water for tea, coffee or cooking is good. But hot water quickly is much, much better. And there’s not much out there that boils water in the field more quickly or efficiently than
the Kelly Kettle.
Juicing Tips for the Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
Power juicers aren't the first gadget that come to mind when considering the Living Ready lifestyle. Here are some juicing tips that should help anyone interested in self-sufficiency.
What Do You Think About the President's Gun Plan?
On Jan. 16, President Barack Obama unveiled 23 executive orders and a four-point legislative plan as part of a package of gun control measures....
Tips for Getting Through a Winter Blackout
Being prepared and thinking smart will take the edge off a winter blackout. Here are a few tips.
Gun Collecting: Swiss Vetterli Rifles
The Swiss Vetterli was the first bolt-action magazine-fed rifle adopted for military use.
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