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At this point, Vortex Optics is a household name in the outdoor space. Vortex is conquering the sports optics industry from riflescopes and rangefinders to binoculars and spotting scopes. They’ve even added a golf line to their portfolio in the form of golf-specific rangefinders and apparel. Eve…

Trends hit the gun world hard. Once something starts and gains momentum, everyone tries to jump on for the ride. In the sports world, we refer to this as “bandwagoning”—tagging along just because it is the mainstream thing to do. For manufacturers that do this, it’s usually a cash grab—they are…

Firearms have become a polarizing subject. They are no longer tools or a hobby, they have become a toxic and heavily politicized issue. Many freedom-loving citizens have become fatigued with the subject, especially those who don’t live in free states—which is a sad statement to write. This is a…

A recent trend in pistols has manufacturers taking their standard striker-fired handguns and replacing the pistol’s polymer frame with a metal one. This has several benefits, primarily recoil management and frame stiffness. Think, heavier guns generally have less felt recoil—there is simply more…

Legal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, and the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subject matters, the Legal Brief tries to help our readers be the best gun owners. Venture Out is an Ohio-based outdoor social channel, so most of our a…