Many people are unclear about bulletproof ownership laws. Some may have read things about the legality of buying bulletproof vests that were contradictory or even untrue. Although there are many legitimate reasons to own a bulletproof vest, most people have been told that wearing such a vest is illegal if you are not a law enforcement officer, such as in the military or police force. (more…)
Almost everyone will require first aid at some point in their lives. In an emergency or accident, you want to be prepared. You may already have a good understanding of first aid. But knowing that first aid is the immediate and first help offered to someone who is ill or injured is essential to preserving life and promoting recovery. First aid care may be sufficient for minor injuries like cuts, bruises, or burns. (more…)
Flashlights have come a long way in recent years. It wasn’t that long ago that “powerful flashlight” meant one of those foot-long plastic jobs that held 4 D batteries, produced a dim, inconsistent beam of light and weighed about 5 pounds.
Today, we have lithium-ion powered LED tactical flashlights that pump out several times the lumens of the old quadruple-D cannon, weigh about 90% less, are water-resistant and much tougher. All good things as far as hunters are concerned.
But besides the fact that they’re bright and light and water-tight, what are the specific reasons a hunter should always have one of these puppies at the ready? (more…)
On our “Best Body Armor” page we touched on a few body armor-related FAQs, but a subject like this is one that a lot of people are interested in and have a lot of questions about. So here is another collection of body armor FAQs. (more…)