Author: Braxton Taylor
There’s a bitter irony in war: When missiles start falling, they sometimes have a way of breathing new life into loathed, embattled leaders, rather than ushering them out the door.So even though both the Iranian regime and Israel’s perennial prime minister have been deeply unpopular for years, it’s worth considering the possibility that war may be the very thing keeping them in power—at least for now. Over a decade reporting from the Middle East, I’ve seen repeatedly how military threats have a way of eclipsing internal power struggles. We’ve seen this Rally ‘Round the Flag Effect throughout U.S. history as well.…
In 2025, armed citizens enjoy a broader variety of defensive-handgun choices than ever before. In terms of guns commonly available at your local gun counter, off-the-shelf handgun accuracy and reliability is as high as it has ever been. It’s a wonderful development that firearms manufacturers are producing such a broad array of makes and models that function reliably, but this has led to neglect of foundational gun-handling skill in the average person’s practice routine: malfunction drills. Despite production handguns being more reliable than ever, I believe occasionally practicing malfunction drills remains an important part of a quality practice routine and…
This week, Cal talks about a disappointing cousin, everything you need to know about Sen. Mike Lee’s effort to sell public land, and a new bill in New York legalizing crossbows during archery season.To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Read the full article here
We are back for Season 3 of MeatEater Kids!In this episode, Clay teaches us all about his favorite animal, the black bear, Maggie brings some clues and “coos” for us to crack in Guess That Critter, and Spencer leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia! Read the full article here
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
Legacy Sports International, the importer for Citadel shotguns, has just introduced two new Citadel Boss 25 California compliant shotgun variants. These new shotguns consist of a model that’s finished with the American flag and a model that’s finished with a burnt bronze Cerakote finish. Citadel Boss 25 shotguns are semi-automatic, 12-gauge shotguns based on the layout of the classic AR-10. Instead of a tubular magazine, they feed from a detachable-box magazine that sits in place in front of the action in a traditional magazine well. Legacy Sports International / Citadel Boss 25 12-gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun Specifications Caliber: 12 gauge Action:…
Nostalgia amongst firearm enthusiasts typically shows up in the form of collectible guns, well-worn “shooters” with personal or historical ties and reproduction (or retro) firearms. Collectibles are wisely appreciated by eye, but seasoned keepers and reproduction arms can still be enjoyed in-hand. Sometimes, these shootable rifles can also benefit from upgrades. With the possible exception of certain bolt-action rifles, making substantive, but discreet, improvements to older or period-correct rifles can be challenging. Lever-actions are particularly tough to upgrade when trying to maintain an original look. Adding a camo dip, hammer-spur extension, paracord-wrapped lever, skeletonized stock and forearm-mounted ammunition carrier to…
Ryan Callaghan heads to the iconic Snake River to learn more about its fish, its dams, and the people who call the region home. Cal sits down with members of the Nez Perce Tribe, Lewiston locals, and Trout Unlimited’s Eric Crawford to hear a range of perspectives on the highly controversial dam systems along the Snake River corridor. Presented by OnX Hunt Read the full article here
For a dedicated whitetail hunter, there is no off-season. There are food plots to plant, stands to hang, cameras to run, and new spots to scout. You want to enjoy every second spent outdoors in pursuit of your hunting goals. But in the summer, the outdoors like to fight back.You’re probably pretty familiar with the unholy trinity of summertime beasts–ticks, mosquitoes, and chiggers. But the plant kingdom can also be a formidable foe in the peak of the growing season. And there’s a lot more to look out for than everyone’s favorite leaf-of-three.One tree in particular is the bane of…
Some hunters want a dedicated rifle for every purpose. Others say they prefer a single gun that can do just about anything. Most of us land somewhere in the middle, but Remington was aiming for the one-gun crowd when it released the .22 Accelerator in 1977.The .22 Accelerator stuffed a 55-grain, .224-caliber soft-point bullet into a .30-06 Springfield cartridge. But it didn’t adjust the neck size of the aught-six. Instead, it fitted the bullet into a 7-grain, six-fingered, plastic sabot and then loaded that bullet and sabot into a standard .30-06 case.This design allowed the user to fire super-fast, .22-caliber…