Possibly the luckiest man to walk the earth, this guy survived the most gruesome bear attack ever. The story and what are apparently the photos resulting from a bear attack are hard to look at, hard to think about, and hard to imagine. But this is a story of survival, incredible willpower, and how the unbelievable
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This video is a must-see for any person who carries a knife. Things happen, and unfortunately you might find yourself in a situation where you have to defend yourself. While most of us would prefer to carry a pistol in these situations, that may not always be an option. So, it’s time to learn some
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How small is the world’s smallest passenger tank? Well, it’s small enough to fit in a house. Watch the video below to see for yourself: What happens when you downsize a tank to fit through an ordinary household door frame? The Howe & Howe Badger Assault Tank is born. This tiny, one-person tank is part
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Thank goodness for this off-duty cop in Brazil. Thankfully, veteran police officer Katia da Silva Sastre, 42Â was in the right place at the right time when an armed man in a hooded sweatshirt broke into the crowd brandishing a gun. The officer remained completely calm, then pulled her own gun and put the criminal down
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These outdoor knots are as valuable as the rope or cord you bring with you. Learn the right way to tie each one. This cool infographic comes from Black Point Outdoor, and shares closeup images of 40 knots that every hiker, camper, hunter and angler should brush up on. Save this one to your bookmarks,
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This little friend might save your life. A firestarter can be always carried and when needed it is there for you. This camper’s best friend is otherwise known as the handy firestarter. What item other than your trusty knife can save your life in a dire situation? Luckily there’s a source for a fire that
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If you like a classic camo stock on your takedown, you’re going to be impressed by the new Tactical Solutions X-Ring. With so many high-powered, far-reaching, ballistics-shattering new guns being pushed out, there’s barely room for something as small and inconspicuous as a .22 rifle. How would a gun like that catch any attention? Tactical
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This video is not for the squeamish. It features Tim Wells of Relentless Pursuit fighting to stay alive after being badly wounded by his own spear. Tim was on an African hunt when, after climbing down from his tree, his spear fell and completely passed through his thigh. The wound left him bleeding badly, immobilized
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The Roll-N-Go is a new case for your 10/22 takedown or AR-15, and it’s got everything you’d want. There are lots of instances where the new Roll-N-Go Gun Cases take care of your gear needs. I reviewed both the AR-15 and Ruger 10/22 Takedown Roll-N-Go Gun Cases, and this is what I discovered. Takedown rifles and
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This is a tarpon hunter’s worst nightmare. There’s not much you can do when a rogue shark attacks a played-out tarpon. As this video shows, when a giant hammerhead wants to eat, there’s not a lot that can stop it. These anglers have to look away as this predator demolishes a beautiful tarpon on the other
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