I grew up in the Midwest with a strong background in the outdoors. My father, grandfathers, and a whole host of uncles exposed me to hunting, fishing, and even some rarer outdoor activities like mushroom hunting. I feel fortunate to have grown up in small town America with such an opportunity to experience the natural order of things, and I believe that safety and outdoor ethics always come first. During my youth, I also learned that firearms are tools meant to be cherished and respected, not feared. The great privilege of being human is having choice, and we should always honor the rights of the men and women who make correct choices so our world isn’t compromised by those who make poor choices. Today in addition to writing for Gritr Sports, the Rocky Mountains are my playground, and I enjoy exploring the natural spaces of this world through writing, photography, drawing, and painting. Get out an enjoy the majesty of nature, but always do your best to leave it as you found it.
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By David Link Havalon has been a leader in hunting knives for years, but their newest knife builds upon the company’s strengths while branching
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By David Link As the editor of the Gritr Sports and 1800Gear Blogs, the SHOT Show is a must-see event each year. That said, I’m
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By David Link I was privileged to attend my first SHOT Show this year, likely the first of many, and although I couldn’t see
By David Link As the editor of Gritr Sports, I must say it’s been a great year of articles and how-to guides from our contributors, and
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