The “Right” Way to Dispatch a Rattlesnake With Your Bare Hands [VIDEO]

Like most people, it’s safe to say we’re fascinated by rattlesnakes. It’s not the we like or don’t like them, we’re simply really interested in these creatures. In fact, it’s probably closer to the truth to say that we’re afraid of them. Not afraid of these snakes when we see them, mind you, we’re much more concerned with the ones we don’t see — since those are the ones we’re likely to get too close to, Still, we don’t advocate for a “shoot on sight” policy for rattlers, cottonmouths, or copperheads. We opt for a case-by-case basis. Now this guy, […]

Driver Finds Handgun Lodged in BUMPER!?

You Decide: Ridiculously inconvenient bumper holster? Or vaguely hostile hood ornament gone wrong? We’ll add another possibility: Highly ineffective performance spoiler? We have no idea how exactly how this pistol became lodged in the hood of a Honda Civic… but one thing is sure. It’s in remarkably good shape for an object that appears to have been bouncing along on I-5 in Washington State.  We’ve heard of hiding guns in plain sight. In fact, we have shared several ideas for doing just that on the following pages. FYI, none of these include storing them in a motor vehicle, and […]

VIDEO: The Top 10 Craziest Guns Of All Time

Imagine for a moment you’re out on a hunt and with one pull of a trigger you could take down 90 geese at once… Or, you’re walking down a dark alley, it’s 11:37 pm and three shadowy figures approach and demand your wallet, but with the flick of a wrist you simultaneously fire four shots in four different directions… Scaring them all to hell. RELATED: Top 8 “Shirt Pocket” Mini Pistols Well, turns out these types of guns ACTUALLY existed and thanks to the guys at Top List on YouTube they put this killer video on the craziest guns of […]

White-Tailed Deer: Why, When and How They Shed [VIDEO]

Funny story, we once explained the yearly antler cycle to a non-hunter and this man was totally incredulous that a deer, no matter how impressive, grows a whole new massive set of antlers each and every year.  But if you’re an experienced hunter, you already know that bucks manage to grow a new set of antlers every single year. And once hunting season is over with, a whole new season starts to begin… shed hunting season. This season conveniently tends to overlap Turkey season in many areas, so you’ve got multiple excuses to get out in the field. When does it […]

The Secret Gear Your U.S. Army Sniper Uses To Nail Targets

Never before have shooters been able to hit targets at long distances. Before, snipers had to rely solely on low tech scopes for taking down their marks. Same with hunters, you’d snap on a scope, fire and hope you hit that buck knowing that if you didn’t, he’d hit you back. (Btw, you could get your very own sniper scope with a 50% discount here) Recently, spotting scope technology has been released to the public. This is allowing shooters of all skill levels to experience the rush of hitting a target at long range. It’s perfect for hunters and target shooters […]

Watch These Shooters Drill Crazy Long Pistol Shots!

Most shooters are of the opinion that any target beyond 25 yards is more or less a waste of ammo. But how many shooters have actually put that to the test? As you can imagine, it’s not easy for everyone to setup a safe testing area for this type of long distance testing. In particular, this often involves holding your sights well over the top of the target (sometimes the horizon). Still, if it can be done safely, shooting at 100 yards can really help fine tune your overall shooting technique. That’s because shooting at this range really amplifies all […]

Watch Them Play Christmas Carols With Tactical Rifles! [VIDEO]

‘Tis the season, folks. The season to gather together with your very favorite people, put on cheesy sweaters, grab the old guitar case and… Whip out a bunch of suppressor equipped carbines and start… Christmas caroling? RELATED: Top 5 “AR-15s” on a Budget [Under $750] To each his own, we always say. And though we tend to prefer choirs, candles and wassail (whatever the heck that is), we’ve gotta say… we’re suckers for anything with tactical shooting in it. From all of us at The Patriot Caller, Merry Christmas to You and Yours and a Happy New Year! Thus, we […]

Top 6 “Tactical Revolvers” You Didn’t Know Had Accessory Rails

We’re big fans of wheel guns here at Patriot Caller. It’s hard to say exactly why revolver junkies have this particular affliction, when there are so many amazing semi-automatic pistols out there. For some, it’s just a simplicity thing. For others, it’s an issue of familiarity. Plus, there’s just the cool factor… John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson, etc… When you see these guys, what type of gun is in their hands? It’s almost always a revolver. One question we get over and over here is, are there any revolvers that have accessory rails? You know, to attach tactical lights, […]

8 Ways to Purify Water You Never Knew About

Water is an essential liquid that can help keep your skin moisturized. Your body also utilizes water to maintain key bodily functions and regulate a normal temperature. As your body loses water through digestion, breathing and sweating, you’ll need to replenish the fluids regularly to prevent dehydration. Additionally, to maintain the essential health and wellness in humans, animals and vegetation, your water needs to be free from impurities such as minerals, contaminants and other pathogens. If the liquid isn’t in its purest form, the bacteria can cause health complications through diseases and illnesses. The following are ways to purify water […]

The 2013 Ammo Forecast

If you live in an urban area, you probably experienced a scene much like this photo the last time you went to purchase ammo. No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you… those ammo shelves really have been picked clean. Beginning in late 2012, consumer demand for ammunition hit historic levels in the US. Retailers and manufacturers simply weren’t prepared for the spike and the result has been a rash of nationwide shortages and panic-buying. Or, as Hornady Manufacturing puts it: “The current political climate has caused extremely high demand on all shooting industry products, including ours. Empty retail shelves, long backorders, […]