Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. Frankenmuth Conservation Club, Frankenmuth
For youth ages 10-17. Students will learn to shoot a .22-caliber rifle in the prone, sitting and offhand positions. Rifles and ammunition will be provided. Cost is $10; students will receive a free youth membership to Pheasants Forever for participating in the class.
BUTNER, N.C. – Competitors, start planning! Only a few open spots remain for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Mid-Range 3×600 event at the 2024 Eastern CMP Games, CMP Pistol and CMP Cup Matches! Additionally, those who attend the Eastern Games will also have two days of Long Range competition and the chance to purchase surplus .30-06, .30 Carbine and .22LR ammo – offered onsite.
Eastern Games is set to be held April 26 through May 5 at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina and features a lineup of rifle and pistol competitions for enthusiasts to enjoy. The recreation-oriented event, part of CMP’s Travel Games series, also includes educational opportunities open to adults and juniors of every skill level.
The Mid-Range 3×600 made its debut at Eastern Games in 2023 and has returned with great popularity. Most of the open spots available within the event have been reserved, and once they are filled, individuals who sign up for the match will be placed onto a wait list for access to the match – so, if interested, sign up now!
Likewise, the 1,000-yard Long Range Match added to the Eastern Games schedule for the first time in 2024 will feature two days of competition – each fired completely on CMP’s line of outdoor electronic targets!
And, as a bonus element to Eastern Games, the CMP Sales Department has announced surplus ammo will be in tow and available to competitors during the event. Read more
Oviedo, FL – Secure storage is an essential part of firearm ownership, but few storage methods offer the fast and convenient access you need in a crisis. That is why Hayman Safe Company developed the Minuteman Quick-Access personal defense safe for long guns, handguns and flashlights. This groundbreaking, patented design provides safe storage of your primary defensive weapons exactly where you need them, for the fastest access possible when you need it MOST. The Minuteman is the ultimate solution for defense-minded homeowners.
The novel design of the Minuteman provides immediate access to your loaded firearm(s) in your bedroom, living room, foyer or hallway (anywhere you might want quick access to your firearms), while securing the gun(s) as safely as a traditional gun safe. During a forced entry, when seconds count, you may not have time to get-to-and-open a standard gun safe before the threat is inside the building.
The Minuteman solves this problem! The patented design mounts discretely between standard wall studs, and provides access to a long gun or hand guns in SECONDS.
This new concept in gun storage is easy-to-install in buildings with standard wall-board and 16-inch-center stud framing, and has multiple mounting holes for solidly attaching to the studs and floor plate (instructions included). Read more
Centerfire firearms .269-caliber or smaller can now be used at night in the Limited Firearm Deer Zone (southern portion of the Lower Peninsula; see hunting zones map) on both public and private lands to take coyote, fox, opossum and raccoon. However, centerfire firearms still cannot be used at night statewide during Nov. 10-30 or in state parks and recreation areas.
Crosman Corporation, the trusted name in airgun innovation, unveiled a special edition of the popular Challenger PCP air rifle emblazoned with the American flag.
The custom patriotic stock finish is applied using the hydro dip technique and combines elements of Old Glory with images of the script “We The People” from the U.S. Constitution.
We take immense pride in building the Crosman Challenger right here in Bloomfield, New York,” said Sr. Product Manager Phillip Guadalupe. “The Flag Edition serves as a powerful symbol of our commitment to quality, innovation, and American craftsmanship.”
Originally released in 2022, the .177 caliber Challenger is designed specifically for three-position sporter class competition and is the official choice of all U.S. Military JROTC program sharpshooters. Read more
SK Customs®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce the release of the “Leonardo da Vinci” Springfield Armory limited-edition engravers model 1911, chambered in 45 ACP. This is the second installment of a four-part collection of handguns inspired by the art and innovation of the Early Italian Renaissance.
Each installment of the Early Italian Renaissance series will be a limited-edition firearm, with only 250 numbered units being released per firearm. This collection includes da Vinci’s most celebrated works, the smile of the “Mona Lisa,” “Vitruvian Man” and “The Last Supper,” symbolizing the artist’s contributions to the world of art that have captivated audiences all across the globe. Read more
Robert Louis Company, Inc., manufacturers of laser practice shooting systems and shotgun measuring tools, has introduced a new package for shooters who want to perfect shooting doubles. The “Doubles Duty” package includes a LaserShooter and two LaserPro Moving Target Projectors for practice at home with your own gun. Set-up is fast and easy — no computers, no ammo required.
The LaserPros feature a Voice Command and the shooter only has to say “PULL” to activate the doubles release and then to shoot at both targets and observe the hits. Timing and speedy, accurate shooting is the name of the game and practice will develop and enhance these skills to vastly improve your game.
The DOUBLES DUTY practice system can reproduce Skeet, Trap, Sporting and Five Stand presentations with the set-up time in minutes, and most any wall over 15 feet wide will suffice as your backdrop.
Also, for the FITASC and game shooter, holding the gun at the low position when calling “PULL” will improve both the timing and mounting skill of the practicing shooter of any skill level. Read more
It has now been a year since the GCA and CMP (in a joint partnership) announced the creation of the “Master Marksman Program”. This program was created to motivate GCA members to participate in CMP matches, and to acknowledge those who consistently score well with As-Issued M1 Rifles at designated Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) competitions.
Similar to the CMP’s established Distinguished Badge Program, the new Master Marksman Program works on an Achievement Award point system, based on performance at designated CMP events. Points are awarded based on cut scores and presented at gold (10 pts), silver (8 pts) and bronze (6 pts) levels. Competitors must reach a total of 40 points overall, with one gold and one additional gold or silver required. All other points may be bronze or greater.
To participate, a competitor must be a current member of the GCA. Individuals may even join the day of the match through the GCA website to be considered a valid member. Read more
Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, extends its popular 320 Tactical Shotgun line with the release of its 320 Tactical FDE. The smooth, reliable pump action and rugged build of the 320 have made it a top choice for so many and have resulted in multiple line extensions and options over several years.
“The 320 Tactical Shotgun is a mainstay in our lineup and we want to continue to offer new options,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “The 320 Tactical FDE is a make-sense addition and we’re excited to have it available now.”
This shotgun is available in both 12-gauge and 20-gauge models and weighs only 7 pounds. The 320 Tactical FDE features an 18.5-inch barrel, ghost ring sights and a flat dark earth matte synthetic stock with a pistol grip. Like all 320 shotguns, this 320 Security model has a smooth pump action, proven rotary bolt and dual slide-bars.
The Savage 320 Tactical FDE models feature: Read more
NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan passage of H.R. 6492, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), garnered 51 bipartisan cosponsors. The measure was approved in a voice vote, a rare demonstration of Congress working across party lines.
The EXPLORE Act must be approved by the U.S. Senate before it can be considered by President Joe Biden.
The NSSF-supported bill includes the Range Access Act, which would increase and improve outdoor recreation opportunities across the nation while improving infrastructure and driving economic growth in rural communities. Specifically, that portion of the bill would require the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to have at least one qualifying recreational shooting range in each National Forest and BLM district which is crucial to ensuring safe public recreational shooting. The EXPLORE Act also contains other provisions to improve hunting and recreational shooting access. Read more