It also gives me a safe and secure place to lay my head and lock my door. I follow the local forest service and BLM laws and move from campsite to campsite each summer. Am I Alone? In my mind, being a woman doesnt make me more vulnerable. Even with a rifle, being a woman alone on the mountain sounds dangerous to many people. My whole life Ive participated in and excelled at male-dominated activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting....
March 25th, 2020 5minute read Concealed carry pistols are a unique enigma. Our whole reasoning for owning concealed carry pistols is to carry them for self-defense. But we all hope we will never use them for their intended purpose of defense. So, what becomes of them, then? Are they that survival tool you never use? You, the consumer does. And you win because this confluence of goals has led to the creation of the Springfield Armory Hellcat....
March 24th, 2020 8minute read During the late 1920s, while U.S. This work began to bear fruit during the 1930 rifle competition. In mid-1935, Simonovs design took an important step forward. The selective-fire AVS-36 (bottom) with its 15-round magazine. The semi-auto SVT-38 is seen at the top with a 10-round magazine. Both are chambered in 7.62x54mmR.Image: SA-Kuva As a result, the Red Army adopted the select-fire AVS-36 in 7.62x54mmR in 1936....
[Be sure to read ourcast steel vs forged steelarticle.] I have no reason to doubt it. Its had a lot of ammunition through it, both factory and handloads. The Range Officer Elite Operator 10mm is built for endurance and performance. So what about this new handgun? What makes it tick? recoil spring can handle the cartridge. This pistol combines the charm of the 1911 with the power of the 10mm cartridge....
Home ImprovementFurnitureSofas & Couches Achesterfield sofais synonymous with style and elegance. This luxurious piece of furniture perfectly complements a contemporary homelibrary, study, or living room. It blends effortlessly with the decor while breathing air ofsophistication. Chesterfields have been around forcenturiesand offer comfortable seating without compromising the interior style of a home. They are the quintessentiallyBritish sofasthat are commonly designed in rich brown leather. What is a Chesterfield Sofa? According to theOxford English Dictionary, Chesterfield sofas were already used in England from the early 19th century....
Perhaps they never got the memo or maybe they just didnt know any better. Then we will cover some of the things you should consider wearing to the range. Note: All images have been recreated to protect thenot soinnocent. If you are new to firearms, you may not be sure about what to wear at the shooting range. In this article, we hope to help you understand what is – and is not – appropriate clothing....
March 20th, 2020 4minute read kindly excuse our noise. Its the sound of liberty. Located about two hours north of Phoenix, Gunsite is a 2,800-acre facility established by the lateLt. Logan was thrilled to get to attend Gunsite for the first time. Col. Jeff Cooperin 1976. In fact, going to Gunsite for a training course is more than a trip its a pilgrimage. Never point your muzzle at anything you do not wish to destroy....
March 17th, 2020 6minute read Not all of Americas wartime heroes fought on the battlefield. Garands legacy of inspired engineering gave American troops the U.S. rifle, caliber .30, M1. Many refer to it as the M1. John C. Garand and his incredible brainchild, the U.S. M1 rifle. Image: SANHS Others call it the Garand. General George Patton described it as the greatest battle implement ever devised. His actual first name was St....
Sadly, I sometimes even hear these same incorrect words during conversations in gun shops and at ranges. To avoid confusion, Ive compiled a list of firearm terms I often hear used improperly. OMG…its like nails on a chalkboard. This is a clip for your hair. At a match, it keeps your hair out of your eyes. Magazinesare usually detachable and refillable. They hold cartridges under spring pressure in preparation for feeding into the firearms chamber....
March 14th, 2020 2:04 runtime What is the XD Mod.2? It started with the Sub-Compact version, then moved on to the4 Service modeland then the 5 Tactical model. This is a gun that is not going to move in your hand. And the XD Mod.2 does not change that fact. If you liked the XD, youll probably like the XD Mod.2 even more. This is an extremely controllable gun. Conclusion Is the XD Mod....
March 13th, 2020 6minute read Theres a lot to love about Springfield Armory handguns. One of the recurring questions I receive is does the Hellcat have a safety? Depending on your perspective, the answer is both yes and no. The micro-sized 9mm Hellcat offers shooters a reliable and powerful compact EDC pistol. The Hellcat sports a variety of intrinsic safety mechanisms. Perhaps an in-depth explanation is in order. While many other Springfield Armory pistols sport a grip safety, the ultra-compact Hellcat does not....
There are all kinds of ways to make fire, including bow drills and other primitive tools. Work smarter, not harder. [Be sure to read Eric Perezs article onCampfire Safetyfor additional insight on this topic.] Fire can both be a source of danger, as well as a secret to survival. Learn to master it. Friction Firestarters Bow drills, handrills, fire saws and fire plows go here. Thats the good news. Modern strikers use ferrocerium alloy, which creates better sparks that burn hotter and longer....
From motor vehicles to clothing, it seemed that I could not shake my yearning for goods of antiquity. Check out my full video review of it at the top of the page. The stones were cast, as I became labeled a heretic. Eli is a huge fan of the 1911, and has decided the Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Operator in 9mm is a terrific EDC gun. However, there were a number of reasons why the 9mm won my favor....
