I ran across a great story this morning that really did a lot to shine a bright light on the image of the metal detecting community. George Singleton lost his gold University of Arkansas class ring on a golf course. …
Where is it Legal to Metal Detect?
Rule #1 in the Metal Detecting Code of Ethics is “I will respect private property and will not metal detect without the property owner’s permission.” Rule #10 in the same Code of Ethics is “I will be an ambassador for…
What are some Good Metal Detectors for Kids?
The first time I took my kids metal detecting, they went completely nuts over it. I took my son and daughter along with two of their friends to metal detect at a Civil War era home. There were lots of…
Selecting the Best Metal Detecting Headphones
The best metal detecting headphones may not necessarily be the ones that came with your metal detector. There are a number of aftermarket and custom headphones available that offer special features or are designed to suit specific needs. A lot…
Metal Detecting Ban – Protecting the Hobby of Metal Detecting
I can recall how excited I was to get into the hobby of metal detecting, which soon turned to disappointment when I learned of a metal detecting ban in all of my city’s 120 metro parks. The metro parks bans…
What Kind of Metal Detectors Are Used on Diggers
If you are into metal detecting, then you have probably noticed the National Geographic Channel’s TV show called Diggers. It is a fun yet interesting TV series devoted to two guy’s passion for the hobby of metal detecting. They may…
What Metal Detecting Digging Tools Do You Use?
What metal detecting digging tools do you use? When I started off, I used a cheap garden hand tool. I constantly struggled to dig even small holes, especially in hard, dry ground. When I purchased my Garrett AT Pro, I…