Pistols and Sabers: The Great Cavalry Escape from Harpers Ferry
The great Union cavalry escape from Harpers Ferry affected the outcomes of at least two major battles.
Some Chickens and a Runaround Red Tape Bureaucracy
You don’t have to fly beyond the speed of sound to annoy the people and animals on the ground.
The Legend of the ‘Tarzan of the Tetons’
Durand was an excellent shot with a rifle, and like the Rambo character, he was deadly accurate with a bow and arrow as well.
Setting the Sights on the British Lee Metford and Lee Enfield Volley Sight
The thinking was to fire volleys of rounds at an extreme range and hope it would deter or disrupt the enemy.
Vacation Idea: Cold War Relics of the Everglades
If you’re looking for an interesting tour into Cold War history, this is a great place to start.
An Outstanding Day in the Wilderness: Exploring an Old Homestead
When exploring, I count on getting off track -- it's part of the fun.
Gun Books: Mauser Rifles Vol. 1: 1870-1918 Review
The book covers the early history of the development of Mauser, as well as the initial interest of the design by the Prussian Army.
The Worst Small Arms of World War II
Not every firearm design hit the bull's eye, and some simply missed the mark.
Weapons of the Stasi
The venerable Kalashnikov was in great supply.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Alone’ Winner Roland Welker Shares the Survival Tools He Always Carries
He’s a seasoned big game guide, trapper, logger, gold miner, hide tanner, big machine operator, and renaissance man.
The Guns of John Wilkes Booth
Did he die peacefully in his bed at a very old age? No, but that’s another, truly fascinating story altogether!
Weapons of the OSS Jedburgh Teams
“Three men behind the enemy are worth more than fifty in front of him.”
Military Weapons Trends of 2020
“God is not on the side of the big battalions, but on the side of those who shoot best.”
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment: ‘Night Stalkers Don’t Quit!’
The Night Stalkers are a very busy unit.
A Close Call Hog Hunting with an Airgun
Texas is probably the perfect state for hunting big game with an air rifle.
Israeli Special Forces and Their Weapons
Most (but not all) of the recent (past 25 years), major wars have been fought in predominantly-Islamic countries or regions.
Adventures in the Wyoming Wilderness: Not Every Hunt Ends in a Harvest
Green Mountain in southeastern Fremont County, Wyoming is claimed to be one of the best kept secrets in elk hunting in the Rocky Mountain region.
Fading Summer: Holding onto Memories and Material Things
“The two happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy the boat, and the day they sell it.”
The Guns of Remington Arms
Remington is one of the oldest firearms manufacturers in the world and the largest U.S. producer of shotguns and rifles.
The Copper-Bullet Debate
Let’s attempt to cut through the smoke and mirrors of both sides, and take a reasonable, rational, educated approach to this sensitive issue.
A Mountain Lion after Track Practice
Even a small mountain lion is a big cat, especially when you’re running across open ground in shorts and tennis shoes.
Vacation Idea: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Lowry AFB got its start in 1938 as Lowry Field, named after Francis Lowry, the only Colorado pilot killed in action during WWI.
History Lessons: What We Can Learn from the Underdog
A look at one fascinating area of ancient history shares eerie parallels to our American empire.