The Professional- Cobra Archery’s First Hinge Release

Cobra Archery introduced their first hinge release in the company’s 48-year history. After the purchase of the iconic industry brand in 2017, the Major family moved the business to Pennsylvania. Since then, Cobra has introduced to the archery world innovation never known. Their technologies range from bodyless pinch-to-close caliper releases, Radius technology sights and the world’s toughest mechanical broadhead with 0.07” thick blades that require no rings bands or clips. The “Professional” is another example of the consistent innovation being developed at Cobra Archery. This release is made from 100% stainless steel that gives the desired weight and durability the target archers demand. The patented roller sear trigger system is incredibly smooth. Until now all manufactures use the same metal friction approach. “At Cobra Archery we don’t do average” said Jake Major owner and designer of all products. This roller sear has an extra wide roller to disperse hook pressure and to produce an effortless rotation of the shot. The grip is an identical match to the Harvester thumb release. The 100% precision machined Professional has unique fully adjustable hot/cold setting and comes in a three-finger style. The release boasts a spring-loaded hook and head that allows you to address the D-loop in any position. This keeps it firmly in place and always ready. “We have a completely different approach here at Cobra. The key to our designs from our high-end products to our entry level is simplification that leads to brilliance of design. It’s reflected in every product we produce. We truly are #1 in innovation.” – Jake Major. Read more

TrueTimber Teams Up with TenPoint Crossbows for Spring Sweepstakes

INMAN, S.C. – April 27, 2022 – TrueTimber has teamed up with TenPoint Crossbows to host a spring sweepstakes beginning today. At the end of the promotion period, one fan will be randomly selected to win a TenPoint Titan M1 crossbow in TrueTimber Viper Western camo and a $500 TrueTimber gift card. To enter, fans should fill out the online entry form at TrueTimber.com/giveaway. Entry period ends May 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

“TenPoint is a great partner of ours and we are really excited to spin up another giveaway with them,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Viper Western is an extremely versatile pattern that we have seen perform in all kinds of environments and this is a seriously great looking bow. One lucky hunter is really going to be excited with this prize and have a great opportunity to load up on all their favorite TrueTimber gear.”

This giveaway is open to continental U.S. residents only and entrants must be age 18 or older. Other restrictions apply. For more information and additional coverage on the giveaway, fans are encouraged to follow the TrueTimber and TenPoint Crossbows social media pages.

TenPoint Titan M1

A complete makeover of the all-time best selling TenPoint model, the Titan M1 is an incredible 9.5inches narrower and 30 feet-per-second faster than its legendary predecessor. Powered by VX-5 inverted cams that elongate the power stroke and increase rotation, it delivers lethal accuracy shot after shot. MSRP $849.99. Read more

Ravin R18 is Shipping

Seriously Small and Extra Wicked: Ravin R18 is Shipping

SUPERIOR, WI – Ravin has turned traditional crossbow design on its head with the R18, using the new VertiCoil Cam System to compact a full-power crossbow into a weapon a fraction of the size of all others. Unlike any other crossbow in history, the takedown-style R18 is 4.75 inches wide and only 25 inches long—18 inches long without its detachable stock configuration.

Using the VertiCoil Cam System, the limbs of the R18 expand vertically instead of horizontally for an axle-to-axle height of just 1.3 inches when fully cocked or 4.1 inches uncocked. The 6-pound R18 features a detachable stock with an integrated removable quiver system, built-in cocking mechanism for an easy draw, anti-dry fire/auto safety and built in sling mounts. Inside the box contains the new Ravin 3-Dot Reflex Sight for an easy target acquisition, three 350-grain 16-inch R18 arrows with field points and a removable draw handle. The R18 is available and shipping on ravincrossbows.com. Read more

CenterPoint Dagger 405 Introduced

INTRODUCING THE CENTERPOINT DAGGER 405
Now in Stock and Ready to Ship

SUPERIOR, WI — The CenterPoint Dagger 405 takes the evolution of crossbow performance further with its ergonomic fit, ripping speeds, and integrated Whisper Silencing System. Complete with an adjustable buttstock, the Dagger 405 proves to be a perfect choice for hunters and shooters.

The Dagger fires at up to 405 feet-per-second with a 14.5-inch power stroke, delivering 146 foot-pounds of energy. Game won’t know what hit them! Lightweight and compact, this crossbow tightens up to 14.75 inches across when cocked. The CenterPoint Dagger is now in stock and ready to ship from centerpointarchery.com for $399.99. Read more

Wicked Ridge Fury 410 De-Cock

NEW Wicked Ridge Fury 410™ De-Cock Features Safe De-Cocking and a 29” Long, Reverse-Draw Platform

Mogadore, OH. Wicked Ridge Crossbows NEW American-Built Fury 410 De-Cock is available for turkey season. Featuring safe de-cocking with the revolutionary ACUdraw De-Dock™, the reverse-draw Fury 410 is a perfectly balanced crossbow that measures an ultra-compact 29-inches long, 9-inches wide and shoots up to a lightning fast 410 feet-per-second.

“The Fury 410 De-Cock packs $2,000 worth of features into a price-point of $1,099.99,” said TenPoint CEO Rick Bednar. “Combining reverse-draw technology, safe de-cocking, and speeds up to 410 feet-per-second produces a crossbow never seen before at its price-tag.”

The NEW ACUdraw De-Cock silent cocking and safe de-cocking system features the company’s Auto-Brake Gear System that eliminates the potential of losing control which can lead to injury or costly bow damage during the de-cocking process. While de-cocking with the ACUdraw De-Cock, the user can remove their hand from the handle at any point and the handle will stop in place.

In addition, the easy-to-operate ACUdraw De-Cock reduces the effort required to cock the crossbow to just 5-pounds and is equipped with a 1,000-pound strength Nylon strap to reduce wear and abrasion. Read more

Mini 3-D Bear Shot Placement Model Available from National Bowhunter Education Foundation

The Mini 3-D Durable Foam Bear Model is an excellent tool for hunter education classes and hunter certification courses.

Mini 3-D Bear Shot Placement Model Available from National Bowhunter Education Foundation

Improve accuracy and reduce game recovery time

RAPID CITY, SD (April 12, 2022) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) offers educational items to increase success and safety for bowhunters. Bear hunters can refer to this effective tool to improve shot accuracy for a quick harvest and game recovery.

The Mini 3-D Durable Foam Bear Model is an excellent tool for hunter education classes and hunter certification courses. Made exclusively for the NBEF by Rinehart Targets, the realistic model is molded from high quality, durable foam. The reverse side is cut away to show vital organs and major bones. Use the included stick pin to demonstrate shot placement. The model is 12.5” long and 8.25” high. Suggested retail is $7,5 but the re-introductory sale price is $65. Read more

TenPoint’s Titan for Turkey Season

Mogadore, OH. The industry leader for over 28 years, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies recently introduced its NEW Titan De-Cock™ crossbow featuring the revolutionary ACUdraw De-Cock™. The first mid-priced TenPoint crossbow to offer de-cocking, the ultra-narrow, 9-inch-wide Titan De-Cock shoots up to 380 feet-per-second.

The NEW ACUdraw De-Cock silent cocking and safe de-cocking system features the company’s Auto-Brake Gear System that eliminates the potential of losing control which can lead to injury or costly bow damage during the de-cocking process. While de-cocking with the ACUdraw De-Cock, the user can remove their hand from the handle at any point and the handle will stop in place.

“With the unprecedented demand of our ACUslide™ system, we knew it was only a matter of time before we introduced a revolutionary silent cocking and safe de-cocking system to the middle of our crossbow lineup,” said TenPoint CEO Rick Bednar. “The ACUdraw De-Cock is just that and pairing safe de-cocking with our best-selling Titan model that delivers 380 FPS produces the best value in the crossbow industry.”

In addition, the easy-to-operate ACUdraw De-Cock reduces the effort required to cock the crossbow to just 5-pounds and is equipped with a 1,000-pound strength Nylon strap to reduce wear and abrasion. Read more

TenPoint’s New Nitro 505 Crossbow

Dominate Turkey Season with the Fastest Crossbow Ever. TenPoint’s NEW Nitro 505™.

Mogadore, OH— For 2022, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies recently launched the fastest, most powerful crossbow ever produced – the Nitro 505. This perfectly balanced reverse-draw crossbow delivers unheard of speeds of 505 FPS with a 400-grain arrow and features the revolutionary ACUslide™ silent cocking and safe de-cocking system. The industry’s fastest crossbow, the Nitro 505 measures an ultra-compact 6.5-inches wide and 30.7-inches long and delivers never before seen power of 227 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.

“The Nitro 505 is the fastest, most accurate, and most powerful crossbow ever manufactured.” said Rick Bednar, TenPoint CEO. “To exceed 500 feet-per-second and maintain the durability you’ve come to expect from TenPoint, our engineering team was denied no expense in the research, design and testing phase of this crossbow. All major components were designed to handle this level of power. The Nitro 505 is the most tested TenPoint crossbow ever – with over 25,000 shots put through the design.”

TenPoint’s patented reverse-draw bow assembly is the heart of the Nitro 505. This bow assembly is powered by the NEW RX8-Cam™ system that rotates an industry-leading 404-degrees. The new cam system features deeper cable grooves and improved cable spacing which allows for an increased strand count on string and cables for added strength and durability at these unprecedented speeds. Read more

ATA Spearheads Letter to Congress Regarding FET Slippage

GW: An interesting angle to tax some outdoor gear…
The Archery Trade Association’s Dan Forster recently authored a letter, with support from 53 other conservation organizations, to the leadership of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee that encourages them to take corrective action against federal excise tax slippage. FET Slippage is a relatively new issue that affects ATA members and the entire conservation community. In short, millions of federal excise taxes are lost each year through online marketplaces where non-U.S. companies sell products to U.S. consumers.

Because the online process doesn’t recognize internet marketplace facilitators as importers who would otherwise be responsible for paying the federal excise taxes on these transactions, these funds are slipping through the cracks. Unfortunately, that oversight puts American archery manufacturers at an 11% tax disadvantage and hurts state wildlife agencies that rely on FET dollars to conduct necessary habitat restoration, hunter education, wildlife research and other conservation projects. Read more

The Profound Effects of Anti-Gun Rhetoric

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

Through the tough times of the pandemic, Americans have begun to reacquaint themselves with a sense of self-reliance some may never have known heretofore.  We’ve seen firsthand the empty store shelves and how common necessities have been hoarded without a clue as to their return to the marketplace.  We are learning to grow our own food, catch our own fish, and to hunt for meat.

This wave of self-sufficiency extends to home protection and self-defense, as well.  One only needs to look to the demonization of law enforcement and the resulting chaos inflicted upon law-abiding citizens, as we watched nightly scenes of our cities burning to understand the rationale for alternatives to self-preservation.  Plus, the anti-gun sentiment and the continuous desire to restrict Second Amendment rights by officials, who’ve sworn to protect those rights is more than hypocritical; they’re threats to freedom and Americans have taken notice.

Since year 2008, the firearms industry has been booming and continues to be a bright spot in our otherwise struggling economy, as evidenced by 5.4 million new gun owners in the country this past year!  Again, that’s new gun owners.  Regardless of economic conditions across the country, the industry has grown and created over 375,000 new, well-paying jobs since the middle of the Great Recession in 2008.   These are good jobs paying an average of $56,900 in wages and benefits.

In the United States, the industry and its employees pay over $7.86 billion in taxes including property, income, and sales-based levies.  A report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) also notes the significant impact the firearm and ammunition industry has on wildlife conservation funding in America through its growing Pittman-Robertson excise tax contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund which exceeded $1.1 billion in 2021.  Along with hunting and fishing license sales, it is these funds that support sound wildlife management.

Particular to Michigan’s economic contribution of arms and ammunition for the year 2021 are the following examples.  Direct jobs:  5155; Resulting Wages:  $210,684,600; Direct Output:  $643,807,600.  Although Michigan is not one of the top 10 states in these figures, it rates as the 10th leading state in related growth and economic development and for related jobs it is 9th in the country.

According to the NSSF, not only does the manufacture and sale of firearms and hunting supplies create good jobs in the United States, but the industry also contributes to the economy as a whole. In fact, in 2021 the firearm and ammunition industry was responsible for as much as $70.52 billion in total economic activity in the country.

The broader economic impact flows throughout the economy, generating business for firms seemingly unrelated to firearms.  Americans working in industries as varied as banking, retail, accounting, metal working, and even printing, all depend on the firearm and ammunition industry for their livelihood.

Our freedom, self-reliance and enjoyment of the outdoors all benefit from the industry that our misguided leaders love to hate.

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