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Are you heading into the backcountry? Whether you’re hunting or just trying to get away, along with food and shelter, having a firearm can help you stay safe and hunt wild game. But which gun should you bring with you? Here are some considerations, from what you will be hunting to the size of the gun, such as the small Ruger Mini 30 , to ammo. Choose a Long Gun and a Handgun Chances are you’ll want both a long gun and a handgun. You might decide on a shotgun, as you will be hunting either for sport or to survive, but the shotgun isn’t likely your best bet in all cases. It is good for birds, but you are more likely to hunt game such as deer and rabbits, depending on where you live. If the area you live in is less forest and more marsh, where you’re likely to hunt waterfowl, you might look towards Remington shotguns . Otherwise, a rifle and a handgun are your best bet. The question remains: Which rifle and which handgun? Choose Your Caliber There are a few factors to con...

World War II marked a turning point in human conflict. Because it was so widespread, the war saw new technologies—and as a result, new tactics—implemented for the first time in many places around the globe. Many innovative weapon systems used by the Axis and the Allies were so well designed that they are still in use today. Check out this list of guns with a legacy of continued performance and learn why you can still find WWII firearms for sale to this day.  M1 Garand Surely, you did not expect to see any other weapon in the top spot on this list. John Garand’s semi-automatic rifle gave American infantrymen an edge against the Axis troops. General George S. Patton described the M1 as “the best battle implement ever devised.” Some foreign militaries use it as a ceremonial weapon, and the M1 has recently seen combat in isolated conflicts in modern warfare. The Ruger Mini 30 is a reliable example of a newer design that uses the same Garand-style action of the renowned M...