Firearms (21)

A hunter wears blaze orange and carries a rifle while walking through a field, TABK concept.

TABK: The Trick to Remembering Firearm Safety Rules

It doesn't matter how long you've been hunting – complacency can cause accidents. That's why firearm safety rules apply to every hunter, young and old. One of the easiest ways to remember these rules is the TABK method. So, what is it? Let's look and…

A set of ammunition in focus with a rifle blurred in the background, what are the basic parts of ammunition.

What Are the Basic Parts of Ammunition?

(Safely) grab a gun, any gun. Somewhere on that gun is a stamping for its cartridge or gauge (more on the differences later). This stamping designates what ammunition that gun is meant to shoot. This stamping is arguably the most important and defining characteristic of…

A shotgun laying next to chokes, what is a shotstring concept.

Shotgun Know-How: What is a Shotstring?

For anyone passionate about shotgun hunting, figuring out the concept of a shotstring is part of the learning process. Knowing how it works improves your shooting accuracy and makes it easier to hunt a wide variety of game with a shotgun. Today we answer the question,…

Several firearms and ammo cartridges lay on a metal floor, what causes a hang fire concept.

What Causes a Hang Fire (and What To Do If It Happens)

As a hunter, your firearm and the ammunition you choose are critically important tools for success in the field. However, like any mechanical device, they can fail. One of the more hazardous weapon and cartridge malfunctions is a hang fire. Let's look at what causes hang fires,…

A hunting blind in the distance at the edge of trees, understanding the elbow carry concept.

Field Carry Basics: A Guide to the Elbow Carry

Learning different field rifle and shotgun carry methods is critical to a safe and successful hunt. There are plenty of ways to carry your firearm (correctly) in the field, as well as many ways to carry it incorrectly (and dangerously). Today, we focus on one…