Where Things go Bang
In a stunning display of willful ignorance, modern politicians and city leaders continue to promote gun buybacks as viable government programs aimed towards increasing public health and safety. Paradoxically, the best answer to gun crime is to increase the number of guns in the hands of responsible, freedom-loving patriotic Americans.
What is the Second Amendment? The Constitution of the United States is the foundational document for American life. It establishes the supreme law of the land and the organization of American government. Ratified in 1788, the Constitution’s first three words are “We The People” to indicate that the citizenry, and not the government, determine policy, […]
Californians no longer have the freedom to buy ammo without infringement…and the rest of the USA needs to take notice. Back in 2016, Californians voted “yes” to Proposition 63, requiring background checks and face-to-face purchases of ammunition. Supporters of the law say that being able to purchase ammo freely is a legal “loophole.” Hannah Shearer, […]
Reelfoot Lake Reelfoot Lake State Park encompasses 25,000 acres in rural northwest Tennessee. The lake itself has a 15,000 acre surface area and is Tennessee’s largest natural lake. The surrounding area is thick, murky swampland notable for its cypress trees and bald eagle population. Among the waterfowl hunting community, Reelfoot is a mecca for duck […]
An Incredibly Ursine Bear Blog When you think of hunting, certain animals likely jump to mind: white tailed deer, rabbit, feral swine, coyote, turkey and perhaps moose or elk. One animal that surely doesn’t cross the average hunter’s mind is the North American Black Bear (Ursus americanus). However, over 50,000 black bears are legally harvested […]
Think you know your firearms? Are you a long-time shooting expert or brand-new to the game? Found out in the quiz below! 0%-30% — You need to ‘up’ your knowledge! 30%-50% — Sure, you know a little something-something 50%-70% — Someone’s been studying their firearms literature… 70%-90% — You’re a regular GunLove guru 100% — […]
Alas, the hunt is over—the land has been scoured, the rifle fired, the deer harvested. So…now what? Rip off a leg and begin chomping away? If you were a lion, that would be a great course of action. For mere humans, turning a deer carcass into an edible meal is a bit more complicated. In […]
Bird Hunting Intro Calls and decoys Waterfowl Hunting Upland Hunting Bowhunting Take Flight Intro Imagine a hunter creeping through the woods. Autumn is in full-swing, and the grey sky threatens rain. His breaths come out in misty clouds. He carefully sidesteps fallen branches and leaves to avoid frightening his prey. He arrives at a […]
A Brief Calibers Guide Mark Butler A novice gun enthusiast walks into a store. The shop is bright and clean and smells faintly of wood oil. Hunting rifles adorn the walls and glass cases of handguns border three sides. Six or seven guys linger about, each sporting a bushy beard, combat boots and camouflage. The […]
Official History of Optics and Firearms Mark Butler Fire Lances Before thermal optics, night vision, red dot lasers, rifles, riflescopes, handguns, cannons and rudimentary muskets, there were fire lances. Fire lances were the proto-gun, the 10th century ancestor of all modern firearms. Fire lances were essentially spears with explosive bags of gunpowder at […]