Gear

For the first time ever, we pit the new CMMG Mk-47 Mutant against its closest rival, the Rock River Arms LAR-47 and see how both rifles stack up against the tried and true Kalashnikov AK-47.

Spring and summer are hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking seasons. It is also the time of year when ticks are out. Take precautions and avoid tick bites. They can be much more than just an inconvenience.

There are lots of reviews on how the new Taurus Curve shoots. But we take a look at how it actually works as a concealed carry handgun.

The whitetail-hunting market is huge and there are a lot of products available to help the predator hunter.

Consistent accuracy and reduced noise and vibration are just two of the hallmarks of Darton’s Scorpion crossbow.

Retired SEAL Marcus Luttrell, known for his account of Operation Red Wing, Lone Survivor, has teamed with another retired SEAL and ammunition maker KC Betzold to launch a new ammunition company.

A GOP measure to eliminate a law that bans ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds was also rejected by ruling House Democrats. Both gun-control laws were part of a package of legislation Democrats passed in 2013 at great political cost, losing two state senators through recall elections.

Bows and arrows are the easy items to take note of, but it’s often the miscellaneous gear that makes the difference for archery customers and hunters alike – the difference between success and failure. Here’s a promising new-accessory round-up of some 2015 must-haves hunting gear.

As a primary connection between the hunter and the bow, a performance-driven release aid is a requirement for both accuracy and arrow speed. This year’s crop of releases offers performance in spades.

I love spending time with people who truly love this industry, who are dedicated to seeing others succeed, who run their businesses with passion and integrity. John Schaffer is one of those people and spending time in his shop was a true joy.

The best tactic for predator hunting is having plenty of spots to hunt, but keeping tract of them in your head can be time consuming and prone to failure. A GPS can help you scout and hunt smarter.

If you hunt deer with a blackpowder gun, you might want to check out these muzzleloader-specific riflescopes.

The evolution of the SPR comes home to Daniel Defense in the MK12. Born of necessity, raised in the Army’s Marksmanship Unit and refined to Daniel Defense Mil-Spec+ standards, it is now available to the consumer.

Keeping with the philosophy of tailoring a rifle to the needs of the sportsman, the Ambush 6.8 SPCII is not only lightweight, it’s modular, too. No longer do you have to compromise weight for takedown power – now you can have both.

The Daniel Defense M4A1 features a unique freefloat rail system, the Rail Interface System (RIS) II, which has been in use by US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) since 2006.

The Ambush Firearms rifle chambered in 5.56mm utilizes a long range, flat-shooting cartridge while maintaining light recoil, just right for predator hunting and small game.

The new Daniel Defense DDM4v9 Lightweight is designed to satisfy the needs of modern shooters not only in popular shooting sports but also for tactical and defensive applications.