If you’re one of the many buying guns and ammunition lately, what better thing to do than read up on it with the magazine called “guns & Ammo”?   You’ll see everything from the very newest guns to historic guns, .17 caliber to .50.  Discover the facts about the latest ammo or what’s involved in reloading your own.

This is a magazine that’s been around 50 years and has had many top of the line gun writers throughout those years, so they know what they’re talking about.  To order your subscription, simply click on the picture of the magazine below, and you’ll be taken to a page where you can subscribe at a super discount price.  Treat yourself to an inexpensive, practical gift for the holidays.

            Have you been seeing and hearing all the news stories recently about people buying guns and ammunition?  The news media is practically in a frenzy.  Sales at gun shops are up 10% or more over the past few months and will likely spike further, now that we know who will next occupy the White House.

There’s a great deal of concern out there that President Elect Obama and a Democratic Congress will not only ban certain guns and firearms magazines, but that ammunition might be heavily taxed.  Interestingly, one gun store owner said some of his customers were wearing Obama buttons and T-shirts.  I guess they’re getting ready for change.

            If you don’t currently own any firearms, or even if you do, you should take Survival Sam’s recommendation and stock up on ammunition as an item for barter.  It’s sure to increase in value.  My recommendation would be to get .22 caliber Long Rifle ammunition because there are several benefits.  It’s a common and popular round that can be used in rifles or handguns.  It’s  less expensive than most other calibers.  It's easy to shoot with less recoil.  Handguns using .22 ammo are small and light for concealed carry.  It's easy to carry around a significant amount of it, such as in a brick of 500 rounds.  Besides, it's just fun to shoot.

            I’m sure those of you who are quite familiar with firearms and ammunition  may have other recommendations or thoughts, so feel free to leave a comment.

Whether you’re worried about what Obama may do, or just need ammo for hunting, you can purchase ammunition from the comfort of your own home online from Bass Pro Shop.  If you’re looking for .22, .38, .45, or something else, including shotgun shells, Bass Pro Shop carries several brand names.  If you know what you like, it’s easy to order.  Click on the logo below to go to the Bass Pro Shop home page.  Then type the name of a particular brand you're looking for in the search box.  The next page that appears will have a table of available calibers and prices.  Go ahead, do it now before time slips away.

Here is Park Seed's description of the AeroGarden PRO 200.  Their web site has a few more specifics.

"If you've ever longed to grow your own veggies, herbs, and flowers but lack the space or time to devote to a garden, then let me introduce you to the gardening phenomenon that's sweeping office desks and kitchen counters across the nation! The AeroGarden? PRO 200 will have you harvesting fresh, home-grown produce in just a few weeks - even if you've never grown a plant in your life! Our horticulturally-challenged Merchandise Manager says, ‘If I can grow them, then so can you!’

“This revolutionary tabletop growing system boasts twice the light power and growing height as the AeroGarden? Classic, giving you even more growing options. Its easy-to maintain 7-pod design allows you to grow several different varieties at once (smaller plants like herbs), and its 24-inch extendable lamp arm is great for switching from low-growing crops to full-sized tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more!

“The AeroGarden? PRO 200 even starts you growing right out of the box by including two Seed Kits - the Gourmet Herb kit with 7 flavorful herb seed varieties (Mint, Italian Basil, Dill, Thyme, Parsley, Purple Basil, and Chives) for 8 months of growing, and the Master Gardener 1-Season Kit that lets you use your own seeds (this kit does not include seeds)! Each Seed Kit comes with step-by-step growing and harvesting instructions for the specific varieties included with the kit, nutrient tablets, plus recipes, troubleshooting, and info on how to switch over to a new crop. It's so easy to start, endlessly reusable, and will have you harvesting heaps of home-grown produce in no time!

“Here are some of the revolutionary features of the AeroGarden? PRO 200:

* Powerful Automated Grow Lights - 3 energy-efficient bulbs deliver full-spectrum light to stimulate robust, healthy plant growth

* Aeroponic Optimizing Chamber - provides a near-perfect growing environment for big, healthy plants that produce huge harvests

* Computerized ""Smart"" Garden Technology - automatically turns lights on and off to simulate  sunlight, and lets you know when to add nutrients.”

Never let it be said that you can’t grow something tasty and fresh when the weather turns cold.  Move your survival gardening indoors.  Click on the picture above to go to the page on Park Seed’s site where you can order your own AeroGarden? PRO 200.