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The fight to remove dams from the Klamath River has been ongoing for decades. Conservationists and indigenous groups have been pushing to restore the river to a free-flowing state, but it’s been an uphill battle. Finally, though, their efforts paid off, and in October 2024, the last dam was deconstructed. For the first time in over 100 years, the river flowed unimpeded and kayakers could run its entire length from source to sea. So that’s exactly what one group of indigenous paddlers decided to do. The group of 13- to 20-year-olds embarked in the summer of 2025 on a month-long,…

It is said that a novice can pull it off now and again, but the professional cannot get it wrong. To that end there are three mandatory elements of the shooting process executed subconsciously and cherished by the pros – hard visual focus, sustainable grip and precise trigger press. Mastery of these three define the elite shooter. Our drill this month trains you to further develop these critical fundamentals pushing your skills envelop to the next level. These three essential sub-components are combined in such a manner that hardens their molecular bonding subconsciously. Here’s the Drill Set up four targets…

It is that time again, today I am sharing the November 2025 edition of my Knife News column. As always, it comes with the disclaimer that by the time it reaches these digital pages, it is a bit out of date. Instead, look at it as what makes the cut for our limited available print space, hopefully both relevant and interesting Sometimes, we have something kinda random, in this case our final item on some crazy replica knives that are actually legal tender. Enjoy. HCA Rendencion X-Lock is a Budget Version of a Classic The Redencion is Ramon Chaves’s…

Sawgrass Expands Operations with New State-of-the-Art Facility Featuring Latest Laser Cutting Technology Saluda, NC — November 13, 2025 — Sawgrass, the leading laser cutting and precision fabrication provider with decades of industry experience, proudly announces the opening of its new, cutting-edge facility in Saluda, NC. This expansion marks a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to innovation, quality, and service across the nation. Equipped with the latest generation of laser cutting technology, the new facility enhances Sawgrass’s ability to deliver exceptional precision, speed, and efficiency. This investment underscores the company’s dedication to supporting critical sectors including the…

Introducing Storm-Tech and Storm-Tech Elite: The Next Evolution in Performance Fabric Technology Brookwood proudly unveils Storm-Tech®, a groundbreaking PTFE alternative leading the evolution of performance fabric technology. Berry Compliant and engineered with Brookwood Zero™ Technology, Storm-Tech® redefines reliability and sustainability while delivering exceptional protection and comfort. Built as a 3-layer waterproof breathable laminate, Storm-Tech® is designed for those who demand peak performance, offering: Waterproof Barrier Construction Now available in MultiCam®, Storm-Tech® sets a new benchmark for advanced protection and dependable performance — without intentionally added PFAS. Pushing performance even further, Brookwood introduces Storm-Tech® Elite — an imported, next-generation 3-layer waterproof…

Benelli has just announced the M4 EXT, the ultimate version of the iconic semi-auto 12-gauge straight from the factory.The Benelli M4 is widely considered to be the best combat shotgun of all time. Used by military and police units across the globe since its introduction in the late 90s, the Italian semi-auto 12-gauge has garnered an excellent reputation for rugged reliability thanks primarily to its ARGO (auto-regulating gas-operated) gas system. Commercial versions have been available in the U.S. for a while now, but they came from the factory lacking some important features, and upgrading them with aftermarket parts could potentially…

As the trend of demand for higher precision and accuracy continues across firearm types, rifles have become the centerpiece for maximizing that capability. From mile rifles to recce builds, the desire to have consistent first-round impacts continues.  A growing sector of this pursuit of precision is methods to keep a rifle level. But why is holding a rifle in the proper position related to the Earth during the shot process important, you might ask? Here are the answers, and one of the best tools to keep it on the level. One of the most significant challenges in LRP, or long-range…

If you’re going to camp outside, chances are you’ll need a good mobile roof over your head — unless you’re one of those cowboy-camping thru-hiker types. We’ve logged some shut-eye in hundreds of shelters, intensely used more than 40, and winnowed down our gear rooms to the 12 best of the best camping tents out there today. Our team of experts brings decades of camping experience in every sort of condition imaginable, from national park campgrounds to multiday festivals to long road trips. We weighed them on everything from ease of set-up and headroom to how fun and funky the…

Treading into the fourth season is no easy feat, and after you’ve slogged waist-deep, you’re going to need a shelter that’s as tough as the weather. The best 4-season tents are the elder shelters of the camping world and are toughened to put up with the worst of it on your next mountaineering, ski-touring, or alpine hunting trip. After a few seasons spent in the high country, these are the tents I find myself reaching for time and time again. And while many 4-season tents can feel more like single-season tents, I considered shelters from all ends of the spectrum,…

U.K.-based Hoo Knives has always kept an eye out for the particular needs of users in its home country, and their latest release, the Dragon, sees them answering a long-time fan request: a Hoo design with a traditional slipjoint non-locking mechanism. “Since Hoo Knives is U.K.-based, the vast majority of our customers are on the look out for UK-friendly, sub-3-inch, non-locking folding knives they can lawfully carry every day,” Carl D. Pearson, Hoo Knives founder, told us in a recent email interview. The company’s bread and butter has been its double-detent non-locking knives, which use detent bearings to keep the…