July - August 2026
Hook & Barrel Magazine proudly wishes the United States of America a Happy 250th Anniversary. Taking center stage in this issue is Medal of Honor recipient and recently reenlisted U.S. Marine Dakota Meyer. His story of true American grit is inspiring, to say the least. The “USA! USA!" hits keep coming with Tim Montana and his collaboration with the Crow Nation, WWII pin-up history, an exclusive on “The $1M General” whitetail sheds, a Revolutionary War road trip, and much more.
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The Cover Story
Celebrities
Why Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer Rejoined the Marine Corps
After years away from active service, Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer rejoined the Marine Corps Reserve, pushed through recon training and found renewed purpose alongside a new generation of Marines.
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Rattle Battle: Inside America’s Wildest Rattlesnake Cookoff
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News
Why Dakota Meyer Is the Face of Hook & Barrel’s America 250 Issue
For America’s 250th Anniversary, Hook & Barrel searched for one cover star to represent the nation. Editor-In-Chief John Radzwilla explains why it had to be Dakota Meyer.
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Inside Jack Daniel’s: Master Distiller Talks History, Legacy & America’s 250
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Shooting
Dead Air CT5P Patrol Review: 5.56 Suppressor Tested on the SIG MCX Virtus
We tested the Dead Air CT5P Patrol suppressor on a SIG MCX Virtus in 5.56 — here’s the result.