The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Excitement for a monumental level hunt for me is all but overwhelming as the date closes in. And likely late for the moment, my mind shifted to a proper hat for the occasion.

I see all these cool action and adventure photos folks share, and of course trophy pics, with cool hats and I want that. I just can’t ever seem to sort what feels right for me, and when I do, then it looks funny.

I don’t often wear hats much any more despite growing up wearing a cowboy hat about 90% of the time...

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In conversation with Rigby gunmaker Brice Swieton

Brice Swieton has been a gunmaker at John Rigby & Company since 2014 and, over the past decade, has become a pivotal part of the modern Rigby workshop. In this Campfire blog, Brice talks us through the thinking, design and craftsmanship behind Rigby’s first side lever .275 press-release rifle – a project that blends heritage, curiosity and innovation.
What first inspired the idea of a side lever .275?

The idea...

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Great video from The History Guy on Roosevelt's 1909 expedition to East Africa.


The number of specimens collected and their Taxidermy and preservation in order to get them to the Smithsonian must have been a monumental task.