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How much is the life of a loved one worth to you? Of course in hindsight we could never put a price on life, but for a few dollars you can take the necessary steps to prevent the question from ever arising. Before or after the holidays this year buy the world's smallest 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon, ACR Electronics' new ResQLink+.

Small and light enough to hold comfortably in one hand yet powerful enough to guide rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position in a life-threatening emergency, the ResQLink+ is the ultimate way out of trouble.

A flashlight is one of the most basic pieces of outdoor gear and yet one of the most essential. That being said, not all flashlight are made equal.

I do not know if kids can wait a few more weeks to start opening presents from under the tree, but until then, why not keep 'em distracted by heading out to a local fishing hole?

Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield is making its way to hips everwhere!

The concealed carry community has embraced the M&P Shield and Galco Gunleather has introduced a KingTuk model that carry proponents have been requesting.

Negrini's new Tactica Concealed Carry cases are lightweight and ready to handle all of your security needs. The travel and security cases are dedicated to shooters and collectors of tactical weapons and handguns. Designed specifically for today's handgun and tactical weapon shooters, Negrini Tactica CC cases hide their intended use with attractive Italian design instead of looking like typical gun cases.

It does not matter what you personally call it, Prepping is becoming more mainstream everyday. Whether it is due to politics, whether events, economic factors, zombies or just plain nuts, people are stock piling the necessities and more.

And why is this so bad? After all how many times after a disaster have you sat back and wondered why individuals did not leave when they were warned? Some did not believe the warning; others simply reasoned they had no where to go and nothing to live off if they went – hence prepping.

The rut is going strong and bucks are calling your name. It's your call of duty, you can't just ignore it - time to gear up and go. Let the Fieldline Treeline Day Pack carry all your important gear and more, allowing you to bring - and more importantly organize - everything you need for a full day in the woods.

Electronics are all around us these days — even in the deer stand or blind. The hunter's head pops up does a sweep and straight back to the cellphone or portable game system — to each his or her own. However, once you use that device to warn another hunter of approaching game or to coordinate a drive you have committed an offense that could land you in jail, cause the loss of your electronics, weapon and other associated gear.

The following is a tip issued by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, but applies in all states.

Winchester's new Varmint X ammunition is a dream come true for both hunters and predators. However, the two couldn't be farther apart. WInchester's Varmint X and the trajectory and accurcy to make it a hunter's dream — however for a predator in your sights, it is a nightmare.

Barnes has long been a trusted name in self-defense ammunition. For 2013, Barnes is looking to increase its stake in the self defense market by reducing your risk with the introduction of the Barnes TAC-XPD for .380, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.

Barnes TAC-XPD line of Defense Ammunition: an “Optimized for Carry or Home Defense” solution.

Loaded with the venerable Barnes TAC-XP bullets, TAC-XPD ammunition is engineered and designed to deliver top performance when it is most critical: in life-threatening situations.