JB Hodgdon

In Memoriam: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon (Oct. 16, 1936-June 13, 2025)

The Second Amendment and NRA community has lost a truly great champion: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon, who with his brother Bob led Hodgdon Powder Company into the American gun-owning lexicon, passed away on June 13, 2025.

First Look: Wiley X WX Jakl

Wiley X has introduced its WX Jakl, the latest addition to its Tactical Series of ballistic rated frames.

Winchester Ammunition Commits $100,000 Pledge to Folds of Honor

Winchester Ammunition has announced its fourth consecutive pledge to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a $100,000 commitment that will help provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members of the U.S. armed forces.

Best Fixed-Blade Camping and Survival Knives

Here is a selection of well-known brands with blade sizes, types and prices to fit a variety of outdoor adventuring needs.

Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack on the Kenai

In November 2012, Blake Gettys was tending his trap line in Alaska when a grizzly attacked him. Now, the victim and his storyteller examine the event in detail to determine what, if anything, could have gone better.

Springfield Armory Adds New Models to Firstline Program

Springfield Armory has announced that Firstline, which supports those who serve both our nation and its citizens through discounts on a select line of products, has added several new firearms to the program.

Henry Repeating Arms Donates $25,000 to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Henry Repeating Arms has announced a donation of $25,000 to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever as part of its $1 million silver anniversary pledge and the company’s commitment to safeguarding America’s outdoors and hunting traditions.

NRA HLF Donates $120,000 to First Hunt Foundation to Develop Free Online National Hunting Mentor Training

The NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum will help FHF, a national R3 organization, develop free, online interactive training mentors may use to recruit, train and retain new hunters.

Henry Repeating Arms Donates $50,000 to First Responders Children’s Foundation

Henry Repeating Arms donation supports the children and families of first responders who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

First Look: Streamlight Syclone Jr. Light

Streamlight Inc. has debuted the Syclone Jr., an ultra-compact rechargeable work light that fits in tight spaces, and is quite at home in the field.

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