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Author: Jacob
Jacob is a general firearms enthusiast, hobby gunsmith and avid plinker based out of East Tennessee. He has a bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University and enjoys writing and covering firearms related articles and events. He has a background in the journalism industry.
Federal HST VS Speer Gold Dot

Federal HST VS Speer Gold Dot: Best Defensive Round

When it comes to self-defense rounds, two of the most prominent options in the industry are Federal HST VS Speer Gold Dot. Both manufacturers have been around for decades. In fact, CCI/Speer was founded in the 1940s, and Federal dates all the way back to 1916.  During that time, both manufacturers became incredibly skilled at […]

Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Churchill: England’s Lion

Winston Churchill was arguably the most quotable world leader of all time–and never more so than during the darkest days of World War II. As Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe pummeled London and other English cities with bombs in the early days of the war, Churchill’s inspirational messages conveyed inexorable courage and steadfastness to the people of […]

coyote hunting

Coyote Hunting Guide 

If you live on a farm, there’s nothing worse than being woken up by a coyote raid. These predators can cause a lot of damage, in a short amount of time, to animals twice their size or larger. Coyotes now live in all 49 continental states, and their numbers keep growing. In this coyote hunting […]

blue tip ammo

What Is Blue Tip Ammo?

Like most gun owners, you probably have a go-to brand and bullet type that you use for the majority of your shooting needs. However, it never hurts to explore some other options when it comes to firearms or ammo. Where do colored tips, like blue tip ammo fit into that selection? Breaking away from the […]

types of tourniquets

Types Of Tourniquets Guide

Tourniquets are familiar to some and foreign to others. Some people wave off the tourniquet, thinking they can just use their belt. Others think you should only use a tourniquet for an amputation. What’s the truth? Are tourniquets helpful? And which types of tourniquets should you carry? This guide will cover three common tourniquets and […]