Survival

The .444 Marlin continues in an awkward existence, with its primary raison d’etre having long since disappeared. The .444 Marlin was first introduced in 1964 after Remington and Marlin partnered…

To those raised in urban and suburban communities in the United States, the use of fire is more often seen as a form of entertainment or even a luxury. Encounters…

The mid-2000s saw competition from a number of firearms and ammunition manufacturers to create ever more powerful handgun cartridges. Since only revolvers are really capable of handling that power, that…

As the days get colder, our desire to spend time outside decreases. We’re trying to stay warm, and that means staying inside. Except if you have a way to make…

The 1990s were a time of great innovation and experimentation when it came to handgun cartridges. Numerous cartridges were developed by all sorts of companies, each one trying to improve…

One of the critical decisions anyone faces in any stressful situation is the decision between fight and flight. Do you stay put and deal with a situation, or do you…

If you’ve been reading the previous installments in this series, you’re probably already familiar with the basics of cartridge reloading. In that respect, shotshell reloading isn’t dissimilar from rifle reloading…

If you named the one skill that allowed human beings to flourish, the one skill that set us apart from animals, the one skill that ensured the continued existence of…

If you’ve read the previous two installments in this series, the introduction to reloading and the basics of pistol handloading, you’re probably already familiar with some of the steps that…

We’re blessed today that we can head to the supermarket and buy any food we can afford. Quality meat, organic greens, and fresh fruit are all within the ability of…