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The Best 72-Hour Bags and Assault Packs of 2023
Bug-out bags. “SHTF” packs. Assault packs. Go bags. Whatever you call ’em, these small-ish not-quite-a-ruck sacks are arguably the most popular of all the tactical bags. They’re great for hunting and...
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Drone Operator Charged for Recovering Deer, a Legal Gray Area
A Pennsylvania drone operator running a small business recovering lost deer for hunters was charged by the state’s Game Commission with multiple citations. On December 6, Joshua Wingenroth of...
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The Blackpowder Guide, Part 1: History & Types of Guns
If the image above – a revolutionary wearing a tri-corn hat and cuffed coat – is what your mind evokes when you think of blackpowder guns, well, it’s accurate. Since their first use on battlefields...
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Blackpowder Guide, Part 2: Ammunition & Accuracy
Confused by the rifle above? Yes, it is, in fact, black powder. It’s an AR-15 converted into a bolt-action, inline, .45-caliber muzzleloader, produced by Uinta Precision. Gone are the days of...
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Blackpowder Guide, Part 3: Gun Powder & Primers
In part 2 of our guide to blackpowder guns, we covered one half of the accuracy equation: projectiles. The powder and primers you use to send your rounds downrange matter just as much. The right...
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The Best Hunting Muzzleloaders for the Money $$$ in 2023
Since their first use as battlefield weapons centuries ago, muzzleloaders have come a long way. Some rifles, equipped with the right powder and projectile, can ring steel at a kilometer or more. While...
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Permitless Carry is Legal in Half the US. Is Your State Included?
Just a decade ago, virtually every state in the country required that one obtain a concealed carry permit (CCL) to carry a concealed firearm in public. But since 2013, permitless carry (also called...
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What’s With Muzzleloader Hunting Laws? A State-by-State Breakdown
Muzzleloader hunting laws, particularly those in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, can be complicated. If you’re new to muzzleloading but a seasoned hunter, you might have decided that – after puffing...
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The Most Prolific Guns Ever Made, By The Numbers
The Small Arms Survey estimates that, as of 2018, there are over one billion guns in circulation. A significant majority – around 85% – rest in the hands of the civilians, leaving about 133 million to...
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When America Made Mosin-Nagant Rifles for The Russians
It is simply inarguable that America makes the best guns, as it has for nearly two centuries (thank you, John Moses Browning). So, in the pursuit of perfect weaponry, it should come as no surprise that...
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Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870: Is One Better Than The Other?
It’s like comparing 9mm to .45 ACP, or strikers to hammers. Perhaps even comparing the GLOCK to the 1911 — but here, the contestants are more alike in form and function: The Mossberg 500 versus the...
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The Mossberg 500 vs a Mossberg 590: What’s The Difference?
I recently covered the key differences between the Mossberg 500 and Remington 870. If you’re unfamiliar, the gist is that Remingtons are built a little better when it comes to controls. But the...
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Don’t Call It a Short-Barreled: Firearms That Skip The NFA Tax
If you’re a gun owner, you’re going to want a short-barreled something, eventually. Whether it’s a shotgun or rifle, anything with a stubby barrel is fun to shoot and practical. The arbitrary minimum...
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AO Review: The Best PGO (Pistol-Grip Only) Firearms in 2024
We recently covered how some guns can get away with offering a short barrel that falls below the minimum 16″ or 18″ length requirements (for rifles and shotguns, respectively) and above the 12.5″...
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Bagging Big Antlers: Tips for Hunting Elusive Bucks
For most of us who chase deer, hunting has become more science than art. For many hunters, high-BC hand loads and specialty optics have replaced primitive tracking. Unless you’re a traditionalist who...
View Article11 States That Still Restrict Sunday Hunting (2 Who Might Legalize It)
Back in the 19th century, Americans were subject to some laws that widely prohibited activities on Sundays. Called “blue laws,” these statutes prohibited working, drinking, traveling, and generally...
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AO Review: The Best Shotguns for Deer Hunting in 2024
Do you live in a shotgun-only state when it comes time to bag some bucks? Many states that previously demanded shotguns be used for deer hunting have legalized rifles for field work. But some states...
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The State of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Deer
It’s 2024, and most states have ended their deer seasons for hunters. Although not yet endemic to all 50 states, Chronic Wasting Disease – an infectious, as yet incurable prion disease with a guarantee...
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Tick Tips: How to Keep Bloodsuckers at Bay & Yourself Safe
Think you’re safe when it’s frigid outside? Think again: a tick and their many variants, which are one of the most common bloodsuckers in North American woods, are also some of the most common carriers...
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AllOutdoor Round-Up Review – All of the New Glock 2024 Models!
GLOCK is officially expanding to more than 50 models of handguns. Some are available now, while others will be made available for sale after SHOW Show 2024. Let’s take a look a look at some of the...
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