Survival

Hard as may seem to believe, .30-caliber handgun cartridges were once considered perfectly adequate for self defense. You’ll see that especially in Europe, where handguns chambered in .32 ACP were…

This spring has been a cold one for many parts of the country. But we’ve had enough warm weather that many of us are longing for spring to finally be…

American shooters are familiar with many of the wildcats that have spun off from established hunting cartridges like the .30-06 Springfield and the .308 Winchester. Many of these have become…

If you thought 2022 would bring a return to normalcy, you’re sadly mistaken. In fact, this year could end up looking more like 2020 than last year did. And that…

A humorous story relates the time someone noticed that a Texas Ranger carried a .45 pistol. When asked why he carried a .45, the Ranger replied, “Because they don’t make…

With spring underway, gardeners of all stripes are looking forward to getting outside and starting their gardens. Many of us who grow our own food understand the importance of quality…

Is there a cartridge in the US as hated and ignored as the 6.5mm Carcano? On the one hand, it’s understandable that the Carcano has a bad reputation. First and…

You’ve probably read numerous stories of people who go out for a short hike and get lost. Very often they’re found, albeit cold and hungry, but sometimes their outcomes aren’t…

With so many handgunners looking to increase the performance of their pistols, it’s only natural that there’s a fair amount of experimentation with new calibers. One of the ways that’s…

If you’re serious about being prepared, there are a number of items that you need to stock up on. Food and water generally come at the top of the list,…