Author: Braxton Taylor

Sir Charles Henry Augustus Frederick Lockhart Ross was born in Scotland, the son and heir of the eighth Baron of Balnagown, whose baronetcy he inherited at the age of 11 when his father passed away. At the height of his wealth, he was considered the second-largest landowner in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 360,000 acres and thousands of tenants on his estate. To firearm enthusiasts, he was the inventor of the series of Ross straight-pull rifles that won numerous trophies at Bisley and worldwide acclaim for their unerring accuracy. Yet, the same qualities that endeared it to target shooters…

Nothing says summer like spending a long day on the water and then bringing home a mess of fish for the pan. For many anglers, a summer fish fry is part of the season and every bit as iconic as watching baseball, launching fireworks, having picnics, and cannonballing into the local pool or swimming hole. Yet, at the same time, many an angler’s fishy dinner plans are immediately dashed as soon as they open the cooler and have the smell of rotting, sun-spoiled fish hit their nose like a reeking truck.When you’re spending a hot day on the water, it’s…

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Performance Center Carry Comp 9mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact Carry Comp (MSRP: $799) We’ve opted for a slightly upscale kit today, starting with the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Performance Center Compact Carry Comp pistol. As the name suggests, this is a polymer-frame, striker-fired 9mm compact handgun with an integral compensator and ported barrel for recoil mitigation. The Performance…

In November 2022, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to permanently eliminate the state’s spring black-bear hunt by a 5-4 margin. Now, the Sportsmen’s Alliance is seeking to remove four of the five commissioners who voted against the hunt, claiming that they “demonstrated incompetence, misconduct, and malfeasance” in the events leading up to the vote.On May 16 of this year, the Sportsmen’s Alliance filed a petition with Governor Bob Ferguson, asking him to remove four commissioners: Barbara Baker, Lorna Smith, Melanie Rowland, and John Lehmkuhl. The fifth member who voted against the hunt, Tim Ragen, is no longer on…

00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to this Country Life. 00:00:06 Speaker 2: I’m your host, Brent Reeves from cone hunting to trot lining and just general country living. 00:00:12 Speaker 1: I want you to stay a. 00:00:13 Speaker 2: While as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast. 00:00:25 Speaker 1: The airwaves have to offer. 00:00:27 Speaker 2: All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stories to share. The Dixie Mallard Duck cof. There’s…

00:00:04 Speaker 1: Smell Us. 00:00:04 Speaker 2: Now, lady, welcome to Meet Eater Trivia podcast. 00:00:27 Speaker 3: Welcome to Meet Eater Radio Live. It’s eleven am Mountain Time. That’s ten am for our friends in Forks, Washington on Thursday, August seventh, and we’re live for Meat Eater, HQ and Bozeman. I’m your host, Spencer, joined today by cal And Randall. On today’s show, we’ll interview Brian Jones from the South Carolina Schriffers Association about seafood fraud. Then each of us will review a piece of gear. After that, we’ve got a hot tip off between Giannis Putellus and…

When it comes to tactical fitness, being more flexible and mobile can make the difference between peak performance and potential injury. As a tactical fitness coach, I am frequently asked whether these qualities are primarily determined by genetics or if they can be improved through training.The answer lies somewhere in between — but with a clear emphasis on specifically and consistently adding mobility and flexibility exercises to your training routine. Here is the question:Do you consider mobility and flexibility more of a genetic talent, or can it be achieved by training and coaching? Thanks, JustinI am here to say it can…

Five soldiers were wounded Wednesday morning in a shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia, one of the highest-profile Army installations in the South, according to service officials.The incident occurred around 11 a.m. in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of the base, which is home to the 3rd Infantry Division, and spurred a lockdown of the installation and local schools. Police detained the suspected gunman, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 30 minutes after the initial response, authorities said. The Army did not immediately release details about the alleged shooter or a possible motive.Read Next: VA to Give Veterans One-Year Authorizations to Seek Care from Private…

A key step in understanding your Tricare medical coverage is becoming knowledgeable about your catastrophic cap. Whether you’re an active-duty family member, a retiree considering other health insurance or a young adult paying for Tricare Young Adult, the catastrophic cap helps you plan for your total possible medical expenses each year.People who use the annual catastrophic cap to plan their medical expenses for the year divide the cap by 12 and put that much money into a specific health-care savings account each month. If they don’t reach their catastrophic cap in a year, they can allocate less money next year.…

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday it was ending collective bargaining agreements with most federal unions — a move that affects roughly 80% of its total workforce.Members of the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, the National Association of Government Employees, the National Federation of Federal Employees, the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United and the Service Employees International Union will no longer have the labor protections negotiated by their organizations.They can still be members, but the VA will not recognize the contracts that have been negotiated on behalf of the workers by these groups.Read Next: 5 Soldiers Wounded…