Where Things go Bang
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 […]
What is 3-Gun and How to Get Started Americans love the 2nd Amendment – it guarantees the safety, security and sovereignty of We The People. Across the United States in 2020, Americans have embraced the 2nd Amendment like never before, and gun ownership has skyrocketed. Amid political uncertainty, worldwide pandemics and economic instability, never-before shooters […]
Let’s admit the truth – we all love our dads. They are providers, protectors, leaders and friends, but they are also notoriously difficult to shop for. Does he want shooting accessories? How about camping gear? Survival equipment? For Father’s Day in 2020, get something he’ll love that won’t break your wallet. That’s right – shopping […]
As a gun writer, I have my fair share of opportunities to review holsters. It’s like holster makers get that concealed carriers are always on the search for a really good, comfortable holster or something… Just because I probably get to try more holsters than you, simply for the fact that I get mine free—doesn’t […]