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High Speed Gear IFAK Necessities

SWANSBORO, N.C. –– On a daily basis the most important piece of gear an individual would need is an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sport athletes, first responders and military personnel can all benefit from life-saving equipment being readily available at a moments notice. IFAK’s can accommodate a multitude of items to save a person’s life. Some of the main essential items that you can carry are:

·Adhesive tape, Bandage kit, Nasopharyngeal airway kit, Trauma shears, Gloves, Tourniquet, Chem lights, Combat gauze, Pressure dressing, Vented chest seal, Ibuprofen, and Burn dressing

High Speed Gear® offers its ReFlex™ product line that was designed with direct input from active-duty medical personnel and constructed around the medical supplies included in the U.S. Army-issued IFAK. The two-piece system allows you to carry previous medical supplies or other essential items to optimize versatility depending on the field of work that you may be in. The High Abrasion-Resistant Neoprene Kevlar® handles were designed for users to be able to easily find, grab and access the contents of the ReFlex™ IFAK System as quickly as possible. Read more

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Tread Lightly! And HCF Motorsports Announce Jeep Giveaway Fundraiser

Tread Lightly! and HCF Motorsports Announce Upcoming Jeep Giveaway Fundraiser

NORTH SALT LAKE, UT — Tread Lightly!, a national nonprofit organization responsible for promoting responsible recreation, today announced a collaboration with HCF Motorsports, on the launch of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler JLU giveaway fundraiser in support of Tread Lightly!’s mission to protect off-road access through stewardship and education.

HCF Motorsports is owned and operated by one of the nation’s leading female OHV drivers, Hollie Fowler, and serves as a one-stop-shop for offroad lifestyle merchandise and content about the vehicles built and maintained by Hollie and her husband Walter.

“We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for both the donation of this vehicle, but also the incredible amount of time donated by the HCF Motorsports team and their industry friends and partners,” said Matt Caldwell, Executive Director of Tread Lightly!. “Thank you to everyone who has stepped up in such a big way to support Tread Lightly! and the future of off-road access.”

Hollie worked alongside friends Ian Johnson of Big Tire Garage, and the team at System 7 Offroad Custom Garage to build this dream Jeep with product support from industry partners such as BFGoodrich Tires, Artec Industries, KMC Wheels, Factor 55, onX Offroad, Hepta Mfg., Warn Industries, RPM Steering, Optima Batteries, Stinger Offroad, Power Tank, Bestop, PRP Seats, KC Hilites, R1 Concepts, Rock Monster USA, Balljoint Eliminators, Radflo Suspension Technology, and Tom Woods Drive Custom Shafts.

“We’re very grateful to every partner who has donated time and products to support Tread Lightly! and this build,” said HCF Motorsports President Hollie Fowler. “It’s a testament to the entire offroad industry that so many amazing companies would come together to support the enthusiasts across the country by raising money that will directly fund programs that protect off-road trail access and promote public land stewardship.”

The Jeep, valued at $77,000, will be taken on tour during the length of the giveaway and be taken to several off-road events throughout the country, beginning at Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The vehicle will also be displayed at the following events: Read more

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High Speed Gear Tourniquet Carry Solutions

SWANSBORO, N.C. –– Whether you are a service member training in the field, forward deployed, a law enforcement officer or training on your own, tourniquet (TQ) pouches are essential items to carry. High Speed Gear® offers TQ pouches so you can access your life-saving equipment rapidly.

As tactical gear companies, both High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® Holsters take their mission seriously and that is to be able to provide those who serve our country with gear that they can rely on every day. Taking preventive steps by carrying a TQ can change the outcome of emergencies.

In 2019, the Tourniquet TACO® was designed at High Speed Gear® headquarters to have the adjustability of the TACO®, in a tourniquet pouch form. The design was intended so users can deploy various windlass-style tourniquets quickly for intense pressure scenarios. However, it can be used with or without the pull tab for an open-top pouch, much like the Kydex® Tourniquet TACO®.

Shortly after the Tourniquet TACO® was released, Comp-Tac Holsters™ (a division of High Speed Gear®) released two different Kydex® Tourniquet TACOs®, for those that enjoy the “hard shell” TACO® pouches. These function much like the original Tourniquet TACO®, allowing the use of SAM® XT, C-A-T®, SOF® TT, and SOF® TT Wide tourniquets in just one pouch. Read more

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MAPLand Act Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk

MAPLand Act would fund land management agencies to standardize, compile, release digital map records to public

WASHINGTON – The Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, or MAPLand Act, which would modernize and digitize map records for the benefit of public lands hunters, advanced through the U.S. Senate late Wednesday under a procedural vote that allowed the unanimously supported bipartisan bill to move without objection.

Led by Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID) and Angus King (I-ME), the Senate vote follows the MAPLand Act’s near unanimous passage through the House of Representatives in March. Strong support by sportsmen’s and women’s groups, including Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, helped propel the bill to the president’s desk to be signed into law.

“Inadequate or faulty data can spell disaster for the public land hunter,” said BHA President and CEO Land Tawney, “and the importance of reliable, comprehensive information on access opportunities on our public lands cannot be overstated. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers thanks our Senate and House leaders who championed this foresighted, commonsense effort to address the problem of limited public access.”

The MAPLand Act would fund public land management agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers, to standardize, compile and release digital map records to the public. The publicly available information would include the open or closed status of roads and trails on public lands, vehicle-use regulations and boundary details. Read more

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Garmin Announces tactic 7 Tactical Smartwatches

Newest multisport watch offers Garmin’s most advanced tactical, performance and navigation features

OLATHE, KS/April 7, 2022/Outdoor Wire – Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the tactix® 7 Series, a new class of purpose-built tactical smartwatches. Leveraging a new 5-button interface with a responsive touch screen, the tactix 7 Series provides dedicated tactical, training and performance features, wrist-based navigation, and comprehensive health and wellness monitoring. Prepared for operations day and night, the tactix 7 Series now includes an always-on NVG-compatible reflective display and a dedicated multi-LED flashlight for low-light conditions. Featuring robust battery life across all three models, including enhanced solar charging on select tactix 7 units, users can focus on everything from HIIT workouts to HALO jumps and worry less about recharging.

“The new tactix 7 Series is an ideal premium timepiece for everyday use while pulling double duty as a must-have for any tactical kit. Whether heading to the gym, hiking with your family or preparing to land on the X, you can depend on tactix 7 to help get you there,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Thanks to premium materials and a new sophisticated design, tactix 7 is a trusted companion whether you’re in the field on assignment or in a meeting with clients. It is truly a watch ready for any challenge.”

Built to endure

The rugged tactix 7 Series is built to a military standard (MIL-STD-810) and water-rated to 10 ATM1. The new metal button guards with reinforced metal lugs are paired with a black DLC coated titanium bezel and rear cover, as well as black tactical nylon QuickFit bands on tactix 7 Pro Series, to create a watch as tough as its users. Available in three models, all tactix 7 units feature a large 1.4” display with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens. Users can feel confident knowing the sapphire used is considered one of the hardest materials on earth, ensuring the tactix 7 display remains operationally ready even in harsh environments.

New to the tactix 7 Series is a dual touchscreen and button user interface. The traditional button controls work in any environment and are matched with a responsive new touchscreen for direct access to selections and functions. The powerful 5-button and touchscreen interface enables quick and intuitive engagement with the topographical maps, offering confident “off-grid” situational awareness. Read more

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Saddleman Surefit Realtree Camo Seat Covers

Saddleman Surefit automobile seat covers come in a variety of Realtree camo patterns to show off an outdoorsy style while protecting your seats from wear, tear, dirt and grime. Constructed from durable NeoSupreme, the UV-protected covers will keep your patterns looking new, while the water-restistant coating will protect you seats from mud and spills making cleanup a cinch. These covers come with a 3mm foam padding to add even more comfort to your ride. The seat covers are available in Realtree MAX-5, AP and EXTRA camo pattens.

Saddleman Seat Covers are tailor made to fit your vehicle specifications, making installation a snap without tools. They slide over your existing upholstery, creating a seamless look. The custom designs allow your seats to maintain their functionality. The Surefit Seat Covers include covers for the headrests, armrests, and center consoles at no extra charge (on select vehicles). Read more

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MidwayUSA Foundation and Big Frig Offer Opportunity to Experience NASCAR All-Star Weekend

Columbia, MO – MidwayUSA Foundation has teamed up with Big Frig to offer a unique and rare opportunity to attend NASCAR’s All-Star Weekend in Big Frig’s Burnout Alley. This VIP package for 2 is currently available for bidding on MidwayUSA Foundation’s online auction website, and funds generated will support youth shooting sports. To bid, visit https://musaf.fundyouthshootingsports.org/april2022. Read more

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Biden: America’s Fixer in Chief

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

So, our Fixer in Chief has decided to fine oil producers that don’t produce oil on federal leased lands.  A person shouldn’t have to think very long to understand the continued and profound effect this will have on us consumers.  If producers’ overall costs increase because of more governmental overreach, we consumers will foot the bill, as always.

Of course, our Fixer in Chief will do the thing he’s excelled at:  Fix the Blame.  Look over here!  Look over there!  Anywhere but the obvious path to fixing the problem.

And, when he talks of regime change, I’ll hold the door for him, too.

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Forest Service Issues Guidance to Manage Future E-Bike Use on National Forests and Grasslands

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is announcing that internal guidance on how future e-bike use is managed on national forests and grasslands has been finalized. The updated guidance clarifies existing policy and provides guidelines to local Forest Service employees that may be considering expanding e-bike access at site-specific locations.

The Forest Service currently allows e-bikes on all Forest Service roads that are already open to motorized vehicles, as well on 60,000 miles of motorized trails, which represent 38% of all trails the agency manages. Today’s finalized guidance allows e-bikes to continue to operate on currently-authorized roads and trails, and lays out a process to evaluate future requests for expanded access. The updated guidance also outlines the required environmental analysis and public input required before making future decisions to expand local e-bike access. Read more

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Virginian Sentenced for Dog Fighting Conspiracy and Illegal Possession of Firearms

A Virginia resident was sentenced today to 37 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal charges resulting from a lengthy investigation into a significant multi-state dog fighting conspiracy.

According to court documents, Raymond L. Johnson, 41, of Henrico, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in an animal fighting venture and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Beginning in November 2019, law enforcement investigated a criminal organization involved in dog fighting based out of Richmond, and extending into Baltimore, Maryland. In late 2020, law enforcement agents executed three residential search warrants in Virginia and one residential search warrant in Maryland, and seized numerous dogs that were being used for organized dog fighting, together with dog fighting paraphernalia, firearms and ammunition.

During the investigation, Johnson communicated with his co-conspirators about breeding and fighting dogs, past dog fights, coordination of upcoming dog fights, and other topics detailing the business and the brutality of dog fighting. Johnson hosted two dog fights at his residence, videos of which were recovered by law enforcement. Agents executed a search warrant at Johnson’s Henrico residence on Nov. 19, 2020, and recovered nine pit bull terrier-type dogs with scarring consistent with dog fighting. Agents also seized other evidence of dog fighting activities at Johnson’s residence, including dog collars, medications, supplies and supplements and a treadmill used to train dogs for fighting. Read more

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