Author: Braxton Taylor
While public lands are in the spotlight right now, another federally-funded bureau is quietly facing reductions that could have an impact on anglers and river users. Under new directives from the Trump administration, 25 brick-and-mortar US Geological Survey offices across the country are slated to have their leases terminated later this year.The “water science” offices are responsible for maintaining streamflow gauges, forecasting drought and flooding, and monitoring water quality across the country. The offices targeted for closure, among others, include the Alaska Science Center in Anchorage, the Utah Water Science Center in Moab, the Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center in Cheyenne,…
Once thought of as just a range toy, the large-format pistol gained new life with the introduction of the pistol brace. While the final disposition of that device is up for grabs at the time of this writing, what’s not in contention is the popularity of these larger pistols. Century Arms | AP51Based on the iconic HK51 PDW, this large-format pistol packs a punch while staying true to its Cold War roots. Roller-lock operated, it sports a Navy-pattern ambidextrous safety selector. An included claw-mount rail makes adding modern optics a cinch, without losing that classic look. ▶Navy-style grip assembly▶H&K-pattern front…
Six weeks after the “Liberation Day” tariffs of April 2 injected long-term uncertainty into the world economy, firearms and archery manufacturers remain cautious about long-term business planning.The insecurity took root quickly, even after the Trump administration backed off a week later when pausing most “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days, limiting them to 10% for countries that didn’t retaliate against the United States. At the same time, it stood by 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico.On May 12, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause on existing tariffs. The U.S. dropped its tariff on China to…
Henry Repeating Arms is introducing the HUSH Series. This new line of suppressor-optimized lever-action rifles is the first release from the company’s Special Products Division (SPD), a new R&D initiative focused on forward-thinking firearms for American gun owners. The HUSH is a purpose-built platform meant to deliver the optimal solution for suppressed shooting and hunting without compromising weight and balance. Lever-action rifles have long been celebrated for their inherent balance, reliability, fast follow-up shots and more recently, their innate usefulness when used with a suppressor due to the closed action. The HUSH Series builds on those strengths by reducing the…
Stew, what are your thoughts on Stairmasters for pre-military training? How do you recommend incorporating them, and any workout suggestions? Thanks, JasonFirefighters have been using stair-steppers (with weighted gear) for decades to prepare for climbing steps on the job. I was exposed to training with stair-steppers because firefighters introduced me to them while wearing a weight vest. Since then, we have found local gyms with stair machines to use and have incorporated them into all military prep training, especially if the running or rucking in folks’ future is done on challenging terrain.Stairmasters can be an excellent tool for helping prepare…
Streamlight, Inc. is launching the new MegaStream HP USB flashlight, the newest addition to the Stream series of handheld flashlights. The MegaStream HP USB is a high candela powerhouse, delivering 310,000 candela and a beam distance of 1,114 meters. Engineered for professionals and everyday users alike, the MegaStream HP USB has three lighting modes, a push-button tail-cap switch with momentary or constant on operation and a USB-C rechargeable design, making it ideal for people who require far-reaching, bright illumination in a handheld, lightweight format. The light provides 1,350 lumens on High, 470 lumens on Medium, and 145 lumens on Low,…
Bird dog choice hinges on a lot of factors.How skilled are you at training? What environments do you tend to hunt in? What’s your quarry of choice? The answers to these questions, and about a million more, can usher you one way or another on the path to a specific breed.Upland hunters all have their reasons for going with one dog breed over another, but the group as a whole is generally split into two factions. On one side, you have the pointer folks, and the other side, you have the diehard flusher fans.There are some stereotypes on both sides…
At $142 billion, the White House claims it has “signed the largest defense sales agreement in history” following President Trump’s arrival to the Middle East this week for talks with regional officials, including Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. The equipment allegedly falls under five categories: “(1) air force advancement and space capabilities, (2) air and missile defense, (3) maritime and coastal security, (4) border security and land forces modernization, and (5) information and communication systems upgrades,” according to a fact sheet, which was short on specifics for those defense-related deals. Notable: The White House touted a Saudi investment pledge…
I believe that Smith & Wesson’s M&P M2.0 models are actually some of the most overlooked pistols when it comes to mainstream handguns that have untapped performance potential. This comes in part from the M&P M2.0’s natural grip contours, frame shape and most importantly, its “neutral” 18-degree grip angle. These attributes make it easy to grip and drive the gun while shooting and have a natural grip angle for very clean target presentations that ultimately facilitates a very clean draw and first shot on target. I also find that their slides and standard RSAs (recoil spring assemblies) track in a…
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