Master the Art of
Preparedness and Survival

Master the Art of Preparedness and Survival

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews,
and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews, and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. These reader questions and answers from OL’s former shooting editor appeared in the January 1976 issue of Outdoor Life. Many of these myths persist today, such as using the crook of your elbow to…

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Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics By most accounts, the drop shot got its start out West in the clear water impoundments of California. These highly pressured bodies of water have plenty of giant bass, but after years of seeing every jig, jerkbait, crankbait, and swimbait out there, they learned to avoid them. That’s where the drop shot proved its worth. The drop shot has since become a staple in most bass boat decks any time of year. It’s a technique that any serious bass angler knows how to rig and when…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA major threat during emergencies that is rarely discussed is the possibility that our own brain can work against us. We’d like to think that we would react quickly if something didn’t feel right, but unfortunately, our brains are wired to discount anything that goes against our routine. This mental tendency is called “normalcy bias.” It can cause us to ignore early warning signs, freeze in our tracks, or, worse, wait until it’s too late to act. For urban dwellers, recognizing danger quickly is one thing we can control if we can train our…

Master the Art of
Preparedness and Survival

Master the Art of Preparedness and Survival

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews,
and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews, and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.