--- title: The Mossberg Journal (33) description: "Official blog from O.F. Mossberg & Sons: shotguns and rifles for hunting, sport shooting, home defense, tactical and law enforcement. Leader in firearms innovation since 1919. 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How to eat while on an elk hunt will enhance your performance. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-02-06-23-71-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-02-06-23-71-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gunvote-exposing-hillary-clintons-gun-control-agenda) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) ## [Vote for the Second Amendment](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gunvote-exposing-hillary-clintons-gun-control-agenda) Election Day carries a significant impact on our Second Amendment Rights. Now more than ever, we need a President and Senate who support the Second Amendment. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-training%20a%20dog.png?width=796&name=moss-training%20a%20dog.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-dog-training-tips) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Adding Realism To Hunting Dog Training](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-dog-training-tips) Hunting dog training tips are wide and many but no trainer can overlook adding realism in how to train a dog to hunt. Preseason realism matters. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breen-and-Dog-2.png?width=796&name=Breen-and-Dog-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-dog-training) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Hunting Dog Training During Pre-Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-dog-training) Hunting dog training during the pre-season has its own feel and science. This video demonstrates the fundamentals on how to train a hunting dog before hunting season. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/First-dusting-of-snow.png?width=796&name=First-dusting-of-snow.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-survival-kit) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [The Ultimate Hunting Survival Kit](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-survival-kit) Hunting Survival Kit- How to build a small survival kit that is way more effective than a first aid kit on any hunt. Survival kit breeds confidence. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-2.jpg?width=796&name=Untitled-2.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/use-recoil) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Tactical Tip: Use Recoil to Your Advantage](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/use-recoil) Watch Jeremy Stafford use recoil to his advantage to improve speed and effectiveness when shooting a Mossberg pump action shotgun. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/elk-pack-out%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=elk-pack-out%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/elk-hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Choosing Between DIY Elk Hunting vs Guided Elk Hunts](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/elk-hunting) Elk hunting is no easy sport to find the elk hunt that suits your budget. DIY elk hunting or guided elk hunts take research to make the best decision. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Customize-Your-Tactical-Shotgun-2.jpeg?width=796&name=Customize-Your-Tactical-Shotgun-2.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/customize-your-tactical-shotgun-free-ebook-shows-you-how) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Customize Your Tactical Shotgun-Free eBook Shows You How](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/customize-your-tactical-shotgun-free-ebook-shows-you-how) The Mossberg pump-action shotgun has a distinctive sound when the action is racked. For many that sound is the reason, they keep a shotgun for home defense. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gilandvickiash-osp-2.png?width=796&name=gilandvickiash-osp-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-shoot-clays-and-game-birds-better-simply-by-watching) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [How to Shoot Clays and Game Birds Better Simply By Watching](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-shoot-clays-and-game-birds-better-simply-by-watching) Would you like to practice shooting birds and breaking clay targets all from the comfort of your couch? We’ve found the perfect online resource that lets you do exactly that. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-buying%20a%20gun%20online.png?width=796&name=moss-buying%20a%20gun%20online.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/buying-a-gun-online) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Buying A Gun Online](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/buying-a-gun-online) Buying a gun online is legal. Completely legal. Watch this short video from Mossberg about how to buy a gun online that gives you great price options. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-46-46-31-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-46-46-31-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/happy-fathers-day-to-mossberg-dads-everywhere) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) ## [Happy Fathers Day to Mossberg Dads Everywhere](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/happy-fathers-day-to-mossberg-dads-everywhere) Happy Fathers Day to Mossberg Dads Everywhere 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-2016%20American%20Rifleman%20Womens%20Innovation%20Product%20of%20the%20Year.png?width=796&name=moss-2016%20American%20Rifleman%20Womens%20Innovation%20Product%20of%20the%20Year.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/2016-womens-innovation-product-of-the-year-american-rifleman) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [2016 American Rifleman Women's Innovation Product of the Year](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/2016-womens-innovation-product-of-the-year-american-rifleman) This video that Empty Cases put together shows you exactly what we mean about the FLEX System being a tool that can be used by an entire household. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/45952189_l-1920x1280-2.png?width=796&name=45952189_l-1920x1280-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/memorial-day-a-grateful-nation-remembers) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) ## [Memorial Day – A Grateful Nation Remembers](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/memorial-day-a-grateful-nation-remembers) Big plans will keep us all busy this weekend for the unofficial kick-off to summer. But, let’s not forget why we celebrate Memorial Day and recognize the solemn reasons for its existence. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-03%20at%2023.27.50.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-03%20at%2023.27.50.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-sight-a-rifle) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [How to Sight A Rifle In Two Shots](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-sight-a-rifle) Learning how to sight a rifle can be time consuming. Here's a fast concept to free up time on the range trying to zero in your next rifle. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSSBERG_930-Sporting_COVER-IMAGE2-1920x1398-2.png?width=796&name=MOSSBERG_930-Sporting_COVER-IMAGE2-1920x1398-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/pro-series-sporting-intro) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [An In-Depth Look At Mossberg's Newest Shotgun: 930 Pro-Series](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/pro-series-sporting-intro) Mossberg has introduced a new 12-gauge shotgun designed specifically for the competitive clay shooter: The 930 Pro-Series Sporting 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mossshotsafety.png?width=796&name=mossshotsafety.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/top-mounted-safety-benefits) [Security](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/security) ## [Shotgun Safety Is More Than Just the Basics](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/top-mounted-safety-benefits) The ergonomic, top-mounted safety switch on the Mossberg prove to be crucial for several reasons, namely speed, grip, and ease of "Administrative Tasks" 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3309-e1461779537244-2.png?width=796&name=IMG_3309-e1461779537244-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/field-position-tips-for-the-perfect-shot) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Field Position Tips For The Perfect Shot](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/field-position-tips-for-the-perfect-shot) Field Position Tips For The Perfect Shot 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Early-Bird-Hunter-Custom-2-1.png?width=796&name=Early-Bird-Hunter-Custom-2-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-early-season) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Hunting Early Season: Huge Boss Tom](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-early-season) Turkey hunting early season strategies on a huge boss tom are shown in this turkey hunting video with Jason Cruise on Mossberg's Rugged American Hunter. 1 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/32) [31](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/31) [32](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/32) [33](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/33) [34](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/34) [35](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/35) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/34) [Last](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/38) [Sign Up for Mossberg News and Updates](https://resources.mossberg.com/join) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MossbergCorp) [Twitter](https://www.x.com/mossberghunting) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/mossbergofficialsite) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mossberghunting) #### [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Handguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/handguns.html) - [Shotguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns.html) - [Rifles](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/rifles.html) - [Other](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/others.html) #### [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Parts](https://www.mossberg.com/parts.html) - [Shop By Schematic](https://www.mossberg.com/schematics/) - [Apparel](https://www.mossberg.com/apparel.html) - [Accessories](https://www.mossberg.com/gear.html) #### [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help) - [FAQ](https://www.mossberg.com/support/faqs) - [Contact us](https://www.mossberg.com/contact-us) - [Firearms Service Request](https://www.mossberg.com/service/request/index) - [Warranty Registration](https://www.mossberg.com/support/warranty-registration) - [Vintage Models](https://www.mossberg.com/support/vintage-models.html) - [Owner's Manuals](https://www.mossberg.com/support/owners-manuals) - [Recalls](https://www.mossberg.com/support/recalls) - [Privacy Center](https://www.mossberg.com/privacy-center) #### [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Product](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/military-le.html) - [Agency T&E](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/firearm-testing-evaluation) - [Distributors](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/distributors/) - [Service & Support](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/le-service-support) - [Armorer Training](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/armorer-training) #### Corporate - [About](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/about) - [Careers](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/careers) - [Safety](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/safety) - [Press Releases](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/press-releases) - [Media Kit](https://mossberg.app.box.com/s/gnjcxzwo3tws3dovf7cii4xzu52tbu2i) - [International](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/international) O.F. 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