I use my dad and his group of fishing buddies as a litmus test for what fly fishing gear I recommend. Those dudes are hardcore. They hold weekly fly-tying sessions, own multiple boats, and travel across the West together, fishing some of the most storied trout waters. Heck, one of…

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I can still remember watching the congressional hearings on “porn rock” that took place in the 1980s thanks to the efforts of Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center. The warning labels on LPs, cassettes, and CDs that soon appeared in record stores were actually a voluntary response…

We’ve got plenty of options for carrying ride essentials, but mountain bike hip packs remain one of the most practical. Tools, tubes, water, food, layers, first aid, keys, and even your phone all need a place to live on the trail. A hip pack keeps everything organized and within reach…

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From my experience, a lot of the Westerners I know who have immigrated to the United States are very pro-freedom. They came to the United States because they wanted what the United States stands for. They left their homes in England, Portugal, Australia, the Soviet Union (that’s where they…

For more than a decade, we’ve unfurled, inflated, and caught well-needed shut-eye on the best camping mattresses. After considering more than 100 mattresses and running them through our field and bench-testing regimens, I’ve narrowed it down to 15 models that cover any camping situation. We all have different needs in…

The term “Fudd,” as I typically use it, refers to someone who owns guns, uses them, but is very quick to throw our rights under the bus because they think guns should only be for hunting or something. They’re more than willing to sell us down the river by…

Gun rights versus gun control is a debate that, in theory, is non-partisan.However, we also tend to know where and how various parties will fall on the issue based on their party affiliation. There are exceptions, of course, but for the most part, Republicans are more likely to support…

No matter how often gun control activists utter the phrase “I support the Second Amendment,” there’s inevitably a “but” that follows and completely negates that self-professed support.  Some anti-gun activists want to repeal the Second Amendment. Many others would rather just ignore it and pretend…

As tensions rise overseas and U.S. forces remain engaged in multiple regions, a topic many Americans thought belonged to history is suddenly back in the national conversation: the military draft.Speculation about conscription has surged in recent weeks following comments from political leaders and widespread discussion across social media. The renewed…

The long-standing federal ban on newly made machine guns is heading back into court. A Texas shooting organization and several of its members have filed a federal lawsuit challenging 18 U.S.C. § 922(o). The law that makes it illegal for civilians to possess machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986.…

While a lot of people are uncomfortable at the sight of some openly carrying a firearm, there is a profound lack of stories about people carrying openly killing innocent people, either accidentally or intentionally. They don’t walk into the curb store, gun on their hip, and rob it. They…

Adventure motorcycle helmets are the Swiss army knife of headwear, serving riders who divide time between pavement and dirt. We also think you should never ride without one: Full-face motorcycle helmets protect your precious cargo. And in most U.S. states, riding without a motorcycle helmet is illegal. There’s no single…

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Are “red flag” laws really a narrow and targeted approach to dealing with dangerous individuals that doesn’t intrude or infringe on our Second Amendment rights? Supporters say that’s the case, but a new report by Michigan’s State Court Administrative Office should raise some red flags of its own.  …

“Take a back road under KC lights” sounds like a cliché country song; for Taylor Urich, it’s just another day at the office. In the fourth episode of ‘Riding Shotgun,” Urich partnered with Arizona Game & Fish Department’s Michael Colaianni for a drive along the pine-lined Woody Mountain Road. This…

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When you buy a gun, especially in a state with universal background checks, you’ve shown you’re a law-abiding citizen. Criminals don’t do it, mind you, but that’s a point that gets ignored all the time. So what happens when you go to a gun range…

The Trump Administration has tasked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with boosting resource extraction from public lands across the U.S. That charge includes everything from establishing new oil and gas leasing in Alaska to expanding lithium mines in Nevada. Now, Western Oregon is the latest area slated for increased…

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