“Tag: Safety”

Colt has announced the launch of its "Safety Impact Award," a platform recognizing non-profit organizations that exemplify an exceptional commitment to safety in the firearms industry.

Here are 10 lifesaving precautions and preparations to follow—regardless of location—to survive unexpected situations when afield.

Hunters armed with the wisdom of age plan for eventualities like ailments, first-aid emergencies and remote communication. Everyone else should heed sage advice if they want to become an old hunter.

With hunting seasons opening or about to open, September’s annual National Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month is the ideal time to brush up on what you need to know about hunting from a tree.

Earlier this month, a group billing itself as Humanium Metal was participating in a firearm disposal put on by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. During the course of the process, traditional rules of Gun Safety were not respected and a muzzleloader was negligently discharged.

FACT: Coming home is more important than coming home with a gobbler.

Remington is recalling three lots of 300 Win. Mag. Core-Lokt Tipped ammunition. The affected boxes may contain incorrect propellant and use may result in firearm damage and/or personal injury.

Remington Ammunition has determined that boxes of the referenced lot numbers of Remington Premier AccuTip Slugs - PRA12, may contain shells with an incorrect propellant.

Most state departments of natural resources investigate hunting-related shootings, and boating and OHV deaths, but they do not investigate treestand deaths; local police personnel do. Consequently, up to 73 percent of all reports of treestand falls do not list whether the victim was wearing a fall-restraint device.