Granbury, TX (October 25, 2022) – Constructed with its namesake in mind, the Grizzly compact double barrel handgun by Bond Arms® is ruggedly built through reliability. Whether looking for a carry weapon, camp handgun, truck gun or just a fun gun for the range, the Grizzly is up to the task. Bond’s compact Grizzly is as tough as a grizzly bear.

Chambered in a versatile .45LC / .410, with 3-in. double barrels, Bond Arms created the Grizzly to be both compact and powerful. Machined front and rear sites for accuracy, paired with a trigger guard for safe carry and signature rosewood grizzly bear grips; the Grizzly is five inches in length and weighs only 20 oz. Read more

Rogers, AR – A bold design, loaded with smart features, the ESCORT DF12 stands out in an ever-growing world of modern shotguns. This auto-loader is a sporting enthusiast’s dream and is ideal for close-range applications. Using the modern sporting rifle design and capitalizing on adaptable features, the DF12 reaches beyond its potential as a mere shotgun. The 18 in. barrel includes three chokes, accommodates heavy slugs and light bird shots, making it a great all-around option.

This DF12 is manufactured from tough aircraft-grade alloy with an overall weight of 8.9 lbs. The upper and lower receivers are overbuilt with a robust construction that is meant to take a beating. As one of ESCORT’s VTS models, this semi-automatic shotgun runs on a gas-powered system similar to those found in traditional auto-loading shotguns, but without the added bulk of a tube below the barrel.

This 12-gauge, magazine-fed shotgun is chambered in 3″ magnum and will cycle both 3″ and 2 ¾” loads without hesitation. The DF12 comes with an ESCORT standard oxidation resistant, chrome-plated, drilled steel barrel. Each barrel is proof tested at the factory to ensure the utmost strength. A muzzle cover protects the barrel and locks the forend into place, adding to the robustness and modularity of this shotgun platform. Read more

Kansas City, Kansas – Built on an enhanced soft-recoiling CZ 712 shotgun, the 712 G3 shotgun smokes clay targets and tumbles game birds like autoloaders which cost twice as much! With a classic look and performance-driven features, shooters will be able to handle both light and heavy loads making the CZ 712 G3 a great choice no matter the situation.

The new CZ 712 G3 is at home on the clay target course or in the field. Its gas-operated mechanism softens recoil and cycles 2 ¾- and 3-inch shotshells. The shotgun comes with two pistons, for light and heavy loads. Either piston accepts a wide range of shotshells within its designation. With the light piston installed, soft recoiling shotshells for target shooting can be cycled easily. While with the heavy piston installed, the CZ 712 G3 can take on even the hottest loads waterfowl hunters use.

The 712 G3’s chrome-lined barrels hold up under extended firing and ensure consistent patterns through five furnished extra-long Active-Choke tubes. The CZ 712 G3’s receiver and barrel wear a handsome, durable matte black finish that minimizes glare and can be paired with either black synthetic, camo, or walnut stocks. Read more

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of specialized color offerings for Hellcat® and Hellcat® Pro 9mm pistols.

The Hellcat and Hellcat Pro have proven themselves to be class-leading concealed carry options. The 3? barreled micro compact Hellcat features an impressive capacity of 11+1 with their patented magazine, and 13+1 with the included extended mag. The Hellcat Pro features a 3.7” barrel and flush-fitting 15-round magazine.

The Hellcat is offered in both standard and “Optical Sight Pistol” versions. The OSP variant features a removable cover plate that allows direct mounting of a micro red dot in the Springfield Micro™ footprint for the lowest possible profile. This allows for co-witnessing with the pistol’s U-Dot™ sight system, made up of a high visibility tritium and luminescent front sight paired with a tactical rack U-notch rear. Read more

Anderson, well known for manufacturing lower receivers, is expanding into the handgun market.

HEBRON, KY – Anderson Manufacturing, the leading producer of AR-15 lower receivers, has put decades of experience in precision firearms manufacturing into their first handgun, the new, 100% American-made Anderson Kiger 9c. Inspired by the wild mustangs of southeast Oregon, the Kiger is an independent, bold and powerful take on a compact, 15+1 capacity, 9mm semi-auto pistol.

Built on an original polymer frame, with over-molded front and rear slide rails, the Anderson KIGER-9c is a striker-fired handgun with strong lines from its serrated stainless steel, DLC-coated slide and barrel to its aggressive grip texturing and extended beavertail. Thumb and forefinger texturing has also been mirrored on each side of the frame and the trigger guard undercut for enhanced handling and ergonomics. A short, crisp trigger pull allows for confident, quick and accurate shots on target while an integrated, beveled magazine well with improved channel allows for reliable magazine changes. Under the barrel, a forward Picatinny rail provides easy mounting of weapon lights and accessories.

Designed for modern versatility, the Anderson KIGER-9c is compatible with most GLOCK 19 Gen3™ aftermarket components, providing unlimited opportunities to customize the KIGER-9c to fit the needs of any gun owner. Its popular and familiar profile also affords the shooter a discreet, every day carry while maintaining 15+1 rounds in one compact package. Read more

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms has officially announced the Impulse Mountain Hunter as the newest model in their award-winning series of straight-pull rifles. Introducing faster speeds and lighter weights for big game treks, this rifle is a gamechanger for 2023.

“At Savage, we not only value the input of our customers, but we also listen to it. Since 2021 when Savage launched the first Impulse variant, the number one request we’ve received is for a lightweight version ideal for hunting in the mountains,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “With extreme accuracy and breakthrough technology, the Mountain Hunter is light, sharp, and encompasses all that the Impulse family represents, thus giving our customers what they wanted.” Read more

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

With firearms deer season approaching, many hunters will be sighting in their guns in the coming weeks.  When one considers that three weekends remain to dial in your firearm(s) – and some of them may be problematic with strong winds and/or cold – opportunities for good practice are limited.  Finally, if problems surface, such as equipment failures, it will be a difficult proposition to iron out issues – especially, if repairs will require the assistance of a gunsmith.

Here are some tips to prepare for a good session at the bench.

*  Make sure the firearm is unloaded before doing anything.  There should be no oil, grease, or any obstruction in the barrel.  A clean and dry bore is the best way to start, and when finished, don’t clean the barrel with the exception of muzzleloaders.

*  Ensure that everything is tight – especially scope bases and rings but don’t overtighten rings beyond 20-inch pounds.  If you can’t remember when you changed batteries on any electronic sights, change them.

*  Have a range kit on hand which should include basic tools in the event mechanical problems arise.

*  If you are experiencing a strong crosswind, postpone the session.  In any wind it’s best to sight in either up wind or downwind to minimize the effect of wind deflection.

*  For sighting in, smaller targets help with precision.  Orange squares with the black outlines are good for scoped guns.  Plain black circles are best for iron sights, red dot sights and holographic sights.

*  If you have iron sights or even a scope with a large dot in the reticle, you’ll want to have your target directly above the front sight or dot.  Covering up the target with either front sights or a dot will block out the target at longer ranges rendering ethical shots virtually impossible.

*  Begin at 25 yards and make sure you have a solid rest at the forend and buttstock.  For guns with newly installed scopes, use a large backing around the target in case you don’t hit the target; that way, at least you’ll know where you are missing and can make adjustments accordingly.  Sandbags or commercial rests are recommended but short bipods work equally as well.

*  Since most deer guns pack a punch at both ends, it’s extremely important to pull the buttstock tight to the shoulder and to pull down on the forend section with your other hand.  Good hearing protection can include foam plugs with hard shell muffs over them.  Use a pad at the shoulder – especially for youngsters.

*  Before beginning the shooting session, make sure to have enough ammo on hand to sight in and to hunt.  You don’t want to purchase more ammo that was produced from a different production lot than the ammo you sighted in.

*  Forget the one-shot sight-in, because there are too many variables that can fool a shooter.  Shoot three shots and find the middle of the group.  Remember, at 25 yards to make adjustments four times that at 100 yards.  For most guns, you are ready to move the target to 100 yards, if you are dead on at 25 yards.

*  If you want to save some expensive ammo, here’s a shortcut to get you on target fast.  Shoot a three-shot group.  Now, press your gun tight into the rest and center the sights on the bull’s eye – or, the point you’d like the bullet to strike (your zero).  Have a helper move the crosshairs of the scope from your zero to the center of the three-shot group, while you hold the gun steady.  For example, if you were shooting high, the assistant will move the crosshairs down to the group’s center.  I realize it sounds backwards, but trust me, it isn’t.  Make left and right adjustments the same way.

Once you get sighted in, try shooting from various positions and distances with rests you will use in the field.  As long as you can keep 9 out of 10 in a six-inch circle at a given range, you are shooting within ethical standards and are good to go.

(CINCINNATI, OH) – Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of quality rifle and pistol components, and complete firearms, is celebrating 10/22 with a special Bundle Deal for their entire Rimfire product line.

From 10/21 – 10/24, you can save 20% when you buy 2 or more Faxon Rimfire products with coupon code: FXRIMFIRE22 at FaxonFirearms.com. Read more