Concealed Carry Reciprocity: A Hunter’s & Traveler’s Guide
Concealed carry reciprocity decides where your permit is honored. Here’s how to check it before you travel or hunt across state lines — using USA Carry’s map.
Author: James Nicholas
NFA Firearms Manufacturer & Professional Gunsmith
The XDMAN has a talent for taking complex firearms subject matter and breaking it down into an easy-to-understand format that all experience levels can relate to. James is an 07/02 NFA Firearms Manufacturer, a Professional Gunsmith with over 20 years of experience, and a Firearms Writer, Photographer and Firearms Expert. Connect with him on Instagram, X, and Facebook as @therealxdman.
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KFI Monza 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle: Built Like It Costs More
The KFI Monza is a budget 6.5 Creedmoor rifle with a 22-inch threaded barrel, adjustable trigger, and suppressor-ready muzzle. Specs, and how to win one free July 24–25.
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Food Plots for Deer: What to Plant This July for Fall
Food plots for deer planted in late July feed bucks through the fall rut. What to plant, when to plant it, and the soil step most hunters skip.
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Grizzly Bear Management Shifts to the States: What Hunters Should Know
Interior proposed shifting grizzly bear management to Western states July 14, 2026. What the 4(d) rule means for hunters — and the Aug. 17 comment deadline.
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Winchester Super Suppressed 9mm: The Quiet Do-Everything Subsonic Load
Winchester Super Suppressed 9mm 147gr subsonic runs quiet and clean in suppressed pistols and PCCs. See why it ranks among the best subsonic 9mm loads.
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Best Backpacking Tents of 2026: Top Ultralight 2- to 4-Person Picks
Find the best backpacking tents of 2026, from the 19 oz Zpacks Duplex to the 4-person Copper Spur UL4. Verified weights, prices, and buying advice.
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Dove Hunting Gear 2026: The 12 Essentials to Buy Before the September 1 Opener
Dove hunting gear for 2026 comes down to 12 essentials: shotgun, choke, shells, decoys, and HIP certification. The full checklist before the September 1 opener.
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The Lead Ammo Ban Arrives September 1: What Hunters on 8 Refuges Need to Know
The lead ammo ban takes effect September 1, 2026 on eight national wildlife refuges. See which refuges, what Congress is doing, and how to switch loads.
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Straight-Wall Cartridge Rifles Are Spreading: What the 2026 Rules Mean for Deer Hunters
Straight-wall cartridge rifles keep gaining ground for deer season. See the states that changed 2026 rules and find the cartridge that fits your hunt.
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Subsonic Ammo for Suppressors: What It Is and the Best Loads (2026)
Subsonic ammo runs quiet through a suppressor by staying below the sound barrier. Here are the best suppressor loads — and how to win five boxes of Barnes.
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The Best Scope for a .308 in 2026: Burris Fullfield 4-16×50
The best scope for a .308 balances zoom, light, and weight. Here’s why the Burris Fullfield 4-16×50 fits a lightweight hunting rifle — and how to win one.
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The Best Lightweight Hunting Rifle for 2026: Savage 110 Carbon Hunter (.308)
The Savage 110 Carbon Hunter in .308 is a lightweight hunting rifle built to carry far and shoot straight — and you can win one this week. Here’s why it leads.
