Professional shooter Julie Golob focuses on the safety aspect of Gun Owners Care (GOC) in this video sponsored by the NSSF.

Do you know the benefits of having plants inside your home? After reading this post you’ll be ready to garden indoors. ~MC Want to feel happier, more creative, less stressed, and more connected? Buy a houseplant. The National Gardening Association reported that more than one-third of American homes have indoor plants, which is no surprise […]

Whether it’s the sights, smells or sounds, or simply the chance to escape from the daily grind, nature can have a positive effect on your mental health. Getting outside for a fishing experience, walk in the woods, camping trip or other activity can be restorative. That’s because the time spent outdoors is calming and relaxing, […]

Outdoor activities like boating and fishing can bring your family and kids together. At this time, we understand your kids are at home, and you may be looking for outdoor activities to keep your kids entertained and spend some quality time together. Here are some activities you can do outdoors while social distancing, make sure […]

CMP writer Ashley Brugnon shares this inspiring story of California twin sisters, Cynthia and Cindy Hernandez and their experience on their JROTC rifle team. ~ MC Cynthia and Cindy Hernandez, both 17 of Reseda, Calif., have always been close – so close, they were even born on the same day. “We pretty much do everything […]

The National Archery in the Schools Program Announces the 2020 Recipients for the On Target for Life Awards and Recognition Program. The OTFLA program is intended to recognize and celebrate the many instances where in-school archery, and the people involved with it, are positively impacting the lives of over 1.4 million NASP® student archers each […]

Barb Hansen offers some great ideas for getting out on the waters of Southwest Florida for social distancing the natural way. If you don’t live in Florida consider traveling there once this is over and enjoying everything it has to offer. ~MC I just finished reading an Associated Press sports story that really hit home […]

We know you’re probably bored out of your mind and itching to get back out on the range for some live fire practice and/or training. Why not give the #WaltherCQT Airsoft Challenge a try? We are offering several different packages both with Licensed Walther Airsoft guns, BB’s and Fuel to power them. > Click to […]

Are you searching for a way to develop a positive mindset for yourself or your children? I suggest creating a positive mindset tree and getting outside for a walk to enjoy the beauty of nature! Positive Mindset Tree Recipe List You will need: tree branch or wood piece small rocks pot for the tree markers […]

Boats come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are designed to hold varying numbers of passengers for fishing, cruising, sailing, or even paddling. It all depends on what you are looking for. And what many of us are looking for are low maintenance boats. Low Maintenance Boats Near the top of any list of […]

ATHENS, AL., April 3, 2020 – Shoot Like A Girl announces a new Facebook Live session “Ladies Night In” Tuesday nights at 7pm Central Time as part of their ongoing efforts to battle the virus blues, and as a direct result of a study, The Impact of COVID-19! SLG2 Consulting conducted a study on the impact of […]

Although many states currently have stay-at-home orders, Barb Hansen of “View from the Marina” has some great vacation planning once this all clears up. ~MC Vacation time, both spring break and traditional summer getaways, is here.  But figuring out what to do and where to go is more complex this year. Places such as theme […]

Congrats to Remington Arms Company on the recent award of the Golden Bullseye by the NRA for its V3 Tac-13. We certainly liked this option for home defense when we reviewed this firearm. ~BB Huntsville, AL – It is a great pleasure that Remington Arms Company received an NRA Golden Bullseye Award for the 2020 […]

If you’re interested in making your backyard bird friendly we’re sure you’ll enjoy these ideas we found at Happy DIY Home. ~MC With their bright, colorful plumage, the sweet melody of their song, and the simple joy they bring just watching them hop about the place, birds can make truly wonderful visitors to your garden. […]

A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League is once again breaking barriers for women and girls. For the past seven years, the organization’s National Conference has offered 34 simultaneous training sessions on the range over 3.5 days for 450 women. This year the 8th National Conference Presented by SIG SAUER will achieve something even […]

Imagine my surprise to learn that the first female scientist, Louella Cable, at the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries, now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, hailed from South Dakota – my home state. She attended the same university where my parents once worked, and we are delighted that guest author Ben Ikenson contributed this article. […]

What a great time to take your kids fishing! Our friends at TakeMeFishing.org explain in easy steps how to teach a child to cast a fishing rod. ~MC The excitement that young girls and boys exhibit when they catch a fish for the first time is fun to see. Then they want to catch another. […]

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The National Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to report that unintentional firearm fatalities reached their lowest level ever, according to the latest data from the National Safety Council’s just-released Injury Facts Report 2018. NSSF, as the trade association for the firearm industry and leading proponent of safe gun handling and storage, applauded the report, […]

According to our friends at FIX.com multi-purpose is the way to go when it comes to essential tools for beginner gardeners. ~MC Getting started in the garden for the first time is a daunting task. There’s so much to learn: What plants to grow and how to care for them Pests, diseases, and how to […]

The following blog is an excerpt from, Women in the Parks: The 19th Amendment by the National Park Foundation here. The 19th Amendment Tucked away behind the U.S. Capitol and across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court sits a historic building that served as the headquarters of the National Woman’s Party — home of the movement to recognize women’s right […]

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition sales increase, especially among first-time firearm purchasers. “During this stressful time and with children spending more time at home, the firearm industry reminds […]

Getting the boat ready for the summer boating season is an exciting time for America’s nearly 12 million recreational boaters. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has a Spring Commissioning Checklist to help boaters start the season right, along with a new YouTube Spring Fitting Out video library that shows you how to do […]

Since many people have kids at home for the next few weeks we thought these kid friendly cooking ideas from EReplacementParts may come in handy. ~MC For most adults, the thought of spending kitchen time with children seems daunting. After all, cooking and baking is a grown-up job, right? Well, not always. Having kids participate is […]

MADISON, ALA., March 19 – Shoot Like A Girl will host Facebook Live events three times a week, starting Friday, March 20, 2020 and will continue until they normal operations resume.  Shoot Like A Girl is not going to let the COVID-19 Virus get them down; instead, they are going Viral, every Monday and Friday at […]

When someone asks me, “What are you prepping for?” my answer is that I don’t prep for one particular event because I’m an “all hazards” prepper. But I know what the real question is. “What do you think is the most likely serious “disaster” to occur?” To that, I answer without hesitation: Pandemic. While flu […]

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) understands the vital role that volunteer coaches play in the success of youth shooting sports. With new teams being activated through programs such as the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) every day, the need for a simple, efficient and comprehensive path to coach […]

Outdoorsmen from all over the country come together to help fight childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases at the annual Average Hunter St. Jude Auction. This year’s online St. Jude Children’s Hospital auction kicks off on Sunday, March 15 and runs until Sunday, March 31.  The auction features hundreds of items and even an South […]

The great state of Utah, known for receiving more than 500 inches of snowfall per year, will be seeing less snow and more archery gear, as the National Archery in the School Program (NASP®) prepares to kick off the 2020 Western National Tournament this spring, April 24th-25th at the Mountain America Center in Sandy, Utah. Archers […]

Want to get a taste of the boating life or improve your on-water boat handling skills? The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with Freedom Boat Club Savannah offer a choice of two fun on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine powerboats: Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves, Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March […]

The 51st USA Archery Indoor Nationals were contested at thirteen locations over the past several weekends with intense excitement and nearly 5,000 participants. Competition was fierce, national records fell, and it all comes down to the USA Archery Indoor Nationals Final, March 19-20 in Louisville, KY! New this year: The Collegiate Indoor Final is an invitational […]

Getting comfortable with concealed carry is a journey – one that I’m still on and will probably be on for a long time. That being said, I’ve come a long way! I’d like to share a few things that have enabled me to get comfortable in my conceal carry journey from a mindset and confidence […]