We are talking about the classic campfire when we talk about the teepee fire. The teepee is a great way to build a fire that allows all kinds of airflow and, when done properly, is basically one of the simplest fires that a person can build. This fire is a great way to teach kids …
A small campfire is usually enough to sustain a single group of campers. Traditional fire lays will get that job done. What happens, though, when you have a big party and the single campfire will not do. What if you would like to do some elaborate cooking without a Coleman stove? The long fire is …
Whether you are a dedicated winter outdoorsman or in desperate need of fire in a survival situation, the knowledge of how to build a fire in the snow is a necessary survival skill. Very rarely do we put ourselves in a position where a fire is our only means of maintaining core body temperature. However, …
Introduction to Star Campfires Have you ever wondered about the best way to build a campfire that lasts all night and requires minimal maintenance? The star campfire, also known as the “Indian fire” or “log cabin fire,” might just be the answer you’re looking for. In this article, we’ll cover the advantages of star campfires, …
A keyhole fire is made in a keyhole-shaped fire ring, and is used for cooking. The large round area is used to build a fire in order to create coals. As coals develop, they are scraped into the long thin end of the ring to cook. What Is a Keyhole Fire Keyhole fires are a …
Unlike how Hollywood portrays it, learning how to build a fire isn’t as easy as rubbing two wooden sticks together until one of them catches fire or even holding a lighter to a dry branch. Learning how to build a fire takes time, practice, and sometimes even luck. Building a fire isn’t just about impressing …
Whether we like to admit it or not, our favorite firearms say a whole lot about us. Not just how we shoot, but how we think, how we carry ourselves, and how we show up to the range. Some people love their rifles like a side hustle, while others swear by six shots and a …
In a new video from the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), hosts Ed Combs and Kevin Michalowski tackled one of the most controversial topics in the firearms world: using a .22 caliber firearm for home defense. As Combs put it right from the start, “Getting angry is a drug.” And nothing gets gun people fired …
Momentum is quietly but steadily building behind a long-sought proposal in the gun rights community: national concealed carry reciprocity. In a recent interview on Real America’s Voice, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman of Wyoming spoke out in support of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, calling it a “common sense approach” to ensure Americans can exercise their Second …
One of the most persistent debates in firearm culture isn’t over calibers or carry methods – it’s about terminology. Specifically, the word “clip” is often misused to refer to what is technically called a magazine. This small linguistic slip can stir passionate reactions in gun communities, but it’s not always born from ignorance. In fact, …
On April 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice officially repealed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) “zero tolerance” policy – a controversial Biden-era rule that led to the shutdown of hundreds of gun stores across the country. According to an AmmoLand article by John Crump, the policy was originally implemented to …
Carrying a concealed firearm comes with significant responsibility. While many states have broadened their laws to support constitutional carry, that freedom doesn’t erase the real-world consequences of carrying your firearm in the wrong place. Even well-meaning gun owners can find themselves in legal trouble or unsafe situations if they don’t understand the specific restrictions in …
There are good guns, decent guns, and some that get the job done. But then there are firearms that rise above – weapons engineered with such precision, quality, and performance that they feel like they belong in a class of their own. These aren’t your entry-level range toys or basic carry pistols. These are the …
When it comes to reloading precision ammunition, few debates are as common or as misunderstood as the one surrounding virgin brass versus fire-formed brass. For beginner Reloaders, this topic can be confusing – and for experienced shooters, it often becomes a matter of preference and purpose. But the truth is that both types of brass …
On March 27, 2025, Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas and Representative Andrew Clyde of Georgia announced the reintroduction of the “Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today” Act, or the SHORT Act. According to Marshall’s official press release, the legislation targets what he calls unconstitutional taxation, registration, and regulation of certain firearms under the National Firearms …