Smith & Wesson has finally fixed one of the Shield’s biggest complaints
From the day the original Shield showed up, the gun sold because it was thin, simple, and easy to…
Shooters keep asking the same question about Smith & Wesson’s new Shield
Smith & Wesson didn’t throw the Shield name on a minor refresh this time. The Shield X is a…
The new optics-ready pistols that don’t need fixing out of the box
Red dots on pistols aren’t “new” anymore. What’s new is how many companies finally figured out the boring details…
16 states where coyotes are expanding the fastest
Coyotes don’t expand by marching in a straight line. They spread the way water finds cracks—following field edges, creek…
14 states where wolves are making a real comeback
Wolf country in the U.S. doesn’t look like it did even 20 years ago. Between reintroductions, natural dispersal, and…
14 new carbines that feel “point and shoot” simple
Point-and-shoot carbines aren’t about gimmicks and wild layouts. They’re about ergonomics that make sense, controls that fall to your…
The most aggressive times of year for coyotes in neighborhoods
Coyotes have adapted to neighborhoods so well that a lot of people forget they’re still wild predators, not skinny…
7 animals that don’t look dangerous until they’re already too close
Most people picture “dangerous wildlife” as big claws and obvious teeth, but the animals that actually put folks in…
The top reasons black bears end up getting too bold around people
Most black bears want nothing to do with people. Left alone with wild food and cover, they’ll slide through…
If a wolf pack is in the area, experts say look for this first
If you’re trying to figure out if wolves are really working a piece of country or you’re just seeing…