Extended hours at DNR shooting ranges to help hunters prepare for firearm deer season

The DNR Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville shooting ranges are open six days per week in October (closed Tuesday) and seven days per week Nov. 1-15 (including Veterans Day).

Weekday shooting hours:

  • Ortonville and Pontiac Lake – 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Rose Lake and Sharonville – 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

In addition, we’re offering extended weekend shooting hours Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11-12:

  • Ortonville and Pontiac Lake – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Rose Lake and Sharonville – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Taurus USA Reintroduces the 917C

Bainbridge GA – What’s better than legendary, long lasting, and extremely popular Taurus 92? What about a compact version that holds 18 rounds? It’s back: the Taurus 917C is making its triumphant return to the US consumer market.

Previously available, the Taurus 917C was extremely popular with customers thanks to its compact size, easy shooting characteristics, and full length accessory rail. Unlike other compact double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistols the Taurus 917C is capable of mounting full size weapon mounted lights and other accessories. Additionally, the 917C is compatible with all Taurus 92 style magazines.

“I actually had one of the original 917C pistols all those years ago, and I regret selling it,” said Caleb Giddings, General Manager of Marketing for Taurus USA. “I’m a huge fan of traditional double-action semi-autos like the Taurus 92, so bringing back the 917C makes a ton of sense to me. I can’t wait to put some serious rounds downrange out of this.”

The new Taurus 917C is shipping now, and MSRP is set at $599.99. Read more

Henry’s Gift Ideas

There's a Henry for Everyone on Your List

No offense to the North Pole, but the best gifts actually come from our factories in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and Bayonne, New Jersey.Find the perfect Henry for everyone on your list (including yourself) with the Henry Gift Guide.

Affordable Classics

Made in America craftsmanship with unbeatable value.

For the Hunters

There’s only one thing that a dedicated hunter wants more than filling a tag, and that’s a new rifle or shotgun. Read more

Springfield Armory Launches California-Compliant SAINT Victor 9mm Carbines

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the SAINT® Victor 9mm Carbine California-compliant model, the newest pistol caliber carbine (PCC) addition to the Victor line of AR-pattern rifles.

The SAINT® Victor 9mm Carbine California-compliant model packs industry-leading features into a modern carbine available for sale in America’s more restrictive locales. This is accomplished through the use of a Magpul® fixed stock and a Strike Industries California-compliant pistol grip, combined with a Colt®-pattern, 10-round magazine. Read more

Henry Repeating Arms Continues Its Support for Children of First Responders

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107 W Coleman Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868

NEW YORK, N.Y. – During a National First Responders Day ceremony in Times Square, Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, showed his company’s continued support for families of first responders with a $25,000 donation to the First Responders Children’s Foundation. This follows a $50,000 donation made in December 2022 as part of the firearm manufacturer’s Guns for Great Causes charitable program, which raised over $1 million last year for a variety of organizations in celebration of the company’s twenty-fifth anniversary.

The First Responders Children’s Foundation was founded in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks when 800 children lost a first responder parent in the line of duty. Today, the nationally acclaimed organization provides financial and community support to the children and families of fallen first responders.

“Our mission with Guns for Great Causes and the mission of the First Responders Children’s Foundation go hand-in-hand, and it’s all about the kids,” said Imperato. “These children have parents that dedicate their lives to saving others day in and day out. Not coming home at the end of a shift is unimaginable, especially from the child’s point of view, and I am grateful to be able to lend our continued support to this organization that leads the way in helping to heal those wounds.” Read more

Savage Arms Now Shipping 400 Legend Options in Several Models

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is excited to announce that more than a dozen models are now available in 400 Legend. The new hard-hitting, yet mildly recoiling, caliber means new opportunities for big game hunters across the country.

“We’ve been looking forward to this addition to our lineup for a while,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “This caliber offers many ballistic advances and advantages that any deer hunter will appreciate. Savage has always been dedicated to chambering the best calibers for hunters and shooters, and the release of these models in 400 Legend affirms that. ”

Straight walled cartridges have only grown in popularity since the introduction of the likes of fellow Winchester caliber 350 Legend. The growth of this caliber can be attributed to modern design benefits that lead to improved performance – and the 400 Legend is proving to be no different in this regard. This straight-walled cartridge offers 100% more energy than a 12 gauge slug with 55% less felt recoil. When compared to its rifle counterparts and predecessors, the 400 Legend brings the same amount of energy as the 450 Bushmaster, with a reduction in felt recoil of 20%. Finally—the 400 Legend offers 25% more energy than the 350 Legend for more penetration and improved terminal ballistics. Savage has responded to its performance-based value with the addition of these new 400 Legend models catered to deer hunters and big game hunters for the fall of 2023 and beyond.

More information on the full lineup of Savage rifles chambered in 400 Legend can be found at www.savagearms.com.

ESCORT Shotgun’s Hard-Hitting SDX

Rogers, AR – The ESCORT® SDX is part of ESCORT’s Versatile Tactical Shotgun (VTS) series. This modern sporting style shotgun is available in either 12-ga or .410 cal in black or FDE Cerakote. No matter a user’s preferences, the ambidextrous operation, ergonomic design, and customization make the entire SDX platform perfect for a wide variety of applications.

The SDX shotgun is designed for rugged reliability and a comfortable shooting experience. Hatsan’s patented ThermoDefend forend absorbs and dissipates heat from the barrel while offering a comfortable, controlled grip on the weapon, while an active buffer tube helps absorb recoil. The SDX utilizes a synthetic polymer lower receiver with an alloy magazine well to help reduce unwanted weight without sacrificing performance.

The 12-gauge’s SMART Valve Piston is chambered to accept 2 ¾” and 3″ shells and will cycle them interchangeably with no external adjustments required by the shooter. The SDX 12-gauge models feature an 18″ barrel with removable chokes, including an extended cylinder bore choke brake that helps tame recoil with heavy shot or slugs. Standard full and improved cylinder chokes are included, with other options available from HatsanUSA. Read more

Springfield Armory Desert FDE Hellcat Pro OSP Threaded

GENESEO, ILL. – Featuring an extended 4.4” threaded barrel, the Springfield Armory® Hellcat® Pro OSP™ Threaded — now offered in Desert FDE — combines the performance of a larger handgun with class-leading concealability. The result is an exceptional everyday carry pistol ready to accept the suppressor or muzzle device of your choice.

Designed to deliver the perfect balance, this new Hellcat Pro is a compact pistol chambered in 9mm that offers 15+1 capacity with the included flush-fit magazine and 17+1 capacity with the included extended magazine. This EDC-ready 9mm packs in impressive capacity while still maintaining the ergonomic, slim profile of the original Hellcat for seamless concealability.

The barrel of this new Desert FDE Hellcat Pro OSP, like the original, is made from hammer-forged steel with a black Melonite finish that sets off nicely against the Cerakote® Desert FDE slide. Featuring a 1:10” rate of twist, the barrel has .5×28 threading for accepting a wide range of suppressors and muzzle devices. Read more

Champion Introduces New WheelyBird 3.0 Trap Thrower

New Auto-Feed Trap Packs Big Capabilities into Lightweight, Portable Thrower

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –– Champion® Traps & Targets, makers of interactive and challenging target systems and trusted eye and ear protection, announces the availability of the new Wheelybird 3.0? Auto-Feed Trap. Designed to provide hours of fun and skill-building for both beginners and seasoned shooters, the new thrower is the ultimate solution for enhancing your next clay shooting experience.

“The new Wheelybird 3.0 builds off the tried-and-true designs of previous Champion throwers and packs plenty of features for both casual and dedicated shotgun shooters,” said Laurie Kokoruda, product manager for Champion Range & Targets. “Anyone looking for a durable yet lightweight automatic thrower, will surely be impressed with the speed and convenience of the Wheelybird 3.0.”

Now available for purchase, the Wheelybird 3.0 features a detachable stack holder that holds 60 clays at a time. Pair that with a more rapid 1.5-second cycle time and you will be shooting faster than ever. The thrower also boasts a range of up to 70 yards plus angle adjustments of 0-30 degrees. Read more

Legacy Sports International Citadel Taipan X 223

Reno, NV – Legacy Sports International is proud to announce one of its new and technologically advanced products for 2023: Citadel Taipan X

The Citadel Taipan X combines a spring assist pump action with the straight pull functionality.

Included in the new design is the straight pull bolt handle which helps when shooting off the bench, on a bipod or mounted on a tripod.

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