Hydra Weaponry MARCK-15 GLOCK Style .45 ACP Rifle

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The new Hydra configured to utilize GLOCK-style 45 ACP magazines is now, for a limited time, on sale for $1,120.00, a 20 percent savings.

Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer, designers, and manufacturers of the truly modular MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, developed the Hydra modular rifle configuration to meet the demands of the thousands of GLOCK pistol owners looking to enhance their experience with their favorite brand of pistol. With the .45 ACP caliber being the second most popular caliber behind the 9mm for civilian, law enforcement, and military use, the H21 Hydra MARCK-15 Modular Rifle was the next on the production list.

The Hydra Weaponry team designed a Hydra modular lower receiver with a 45 ACP H21 magazine well. With the H21 mag well as the starting point, Hydra included the Hydra Quick Change Barrel Upper Receiver (QCB-D) along with a Hydra 16-inch .45 ACP blowback barrel, a .45 ACP blowback bolt, and a durable B5 Systems stock and pistol grip.

Owners of the new Hydra MARCK-15 .45 ACP H21 Modular Rifle can use this as the base to expand caliber capabilities through Hydra Weaponry’s growing magazine well and caliber conversion kits. Easy to change out, even in the field, the rifle requires no tools to convert to another caliber with the most the user will ever need to change out is the barrel, bolt, and bolt carrier, and the magazine well to the new caliber.

“A modular concept rifle is the most cost-effective system to purchase when money is an issue but you need multiple calibers to accomplish different tasks. That is why our Hydra MARCK-15 Modular Rifles offer the best in the field for quality and accuracy while being kind to your wallet. Now, with our sale in process, it’s the time to get your hands on a base model and as many conversions as possible!” Mack Gwinn III, CEO of Hydra Weaponry, said. Read more

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Hawke Optics’ New Frontier 30 FD L4A and LRX Riflescopes

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When Seconds Count, Get On Target Quickly With Two Reticle Options In a 1-8×24 Optic

Hawke® Optics, a world leader in quality sporting optics with outstanding performance in the field at an optimum value for the consumer, unveils more reticle options for the Frontier 30 FD riflescopes. The Frontier 30 FD L4A and Frontier 30 FD LRX scopes, both in fast handling 1-8×24, get you on target faster and clearer, making them great options for premium hunting, shooting, and tactical optics.

For accuracy and visibility in every lighting condition, the Frontier 30 FD scopes feature a red-illuminated dot-reticle with Auto Illumination Mode (A.I.M.) to help extend battery life. A.I.M. turns off the illumination if no movement is detected after two minutes, helping reduce battery drain. There are six brightness levels for every condition, including true daylight brightness. The ½ MOA Fingertip Turrets make dialing in your zero easy.

The Frontier FD 1-8×24 L4A and LRX riflescopes feature two reticle options. Read more

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Introducing the Taurus 650

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With the growing popularity of small-frame revolvers for personal defense, Taurus—a leader in revolver innovation—proudly reintroduces the Taurus 650, a true shrouded hammer, 5-shot revolver chambered in the venerable .357 Magnum. This expertly engineered revolver joins Taurus’s industry-leading lineup of reliable and versatile small-frame firearms, answering the call for a compact, snag-free defensive option.

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GOA, GOF, TFA Sue City of Memphis for Violating Tennessee Preemption Law

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Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), together with the Tennessee Firearms Association, today filed a lawsuit in Shelby County, Tennessee against the City of Memphis’ newly adopted gun control ordinances, which were passed by voters in direct opposition to the state’s robust preemption law. The ordinances in question, which were adopted via ballot measure on election day, will:

  • Ban the carry of handguns without a permit, despite the state’s newly enacted permitless carry law;
  • Ban the possession and sale of “assault rifles” without even defining what constitutes such a weapon; and
  • Create a local “red flag” gun confiscation order that empowers local police to strip law-abiding citizens of their guns without due process.

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement: Read more

Gun Control

NSSF Celebrates Lawsuit Challenging Maine’s 72-Hour Delay on Second Amendment Rights

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NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrated the announcement that a lawsuit has been filed against Maine’s Attorney General Aaron Frey, seeking declarative and injunctive relief from state authorities enforcing Public Law 2023, Chapter 678, Maine’s new 72-hour waiting period law that denies law-abiding Mainers the ability to take possession of a newly-purchased firearm after they pass an FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) verification. The Plaintiffs have moved for a preliminary injunction to halt enforcement of the law while the challenge is ongoing.

The 72-hour waiting period law was included in a larger gun control package that was enacted by Gov. Janet Mills in August. Several plaintiffs are challenging Maine’s 72-hour delay period by demonstrating that it violates their Second Amendment rights and are asking the court to strike down the law as unconstitutional.

The lawsuit against Attorney General Aaron Frey was filed by several individuals, federally licensed firearm dealers (FFLs), and an organization that provides firearm training. One of the plaintiffs is a domestic-abuse survivor and certified firearm instructor who offers self-defense classes to victims and survivors. The law now prevents the women she assists from adequately defending themselves against abusive partners who pose a credible and imminent threat to their physical safety, as it forces them to wait three days to secure a firearm even when they clear the NICS background check. Likewise, another plaintiff—a federally licensed firearm dealer—has been forced to delay sales to qualified individuals with time-sensitive needs, including a single woman who was being stalked and a married couple whose home was burgled. These stories are emblematic of the countless number of individuals whose rights have been denied and whose safety has been put in jeopardy due to Maine’s 72-hour waiting period. Read more

Gun Control

NSSF Urges President-Elect Trump to Disband White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

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NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is urging President-elect Donald Trump to take decisive action to disband the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and put an end to government-funded efforts to infringe upon the Constitutionally-guaranteed Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. This office, installed under President Joe Biden, never addressed criminal misuse of firearms. Instead, it squandered taxpayer dollars and employed former gun control lobbyists to minimize the American rights to keep and bear arms and propose policies to harass and damage the American firearm and ammunition industry.

President-elect Trump might consider replacing this office with one dedicated to the advancement and preservation of the Second Amendment.

“President-elect Trump has the ability to stand strong with law-abiding Second Amendment supporters and wipe away this unprecedented abuse of government authority that has been used as a blunt instrument against rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel “Nowhere else, within the U.S. Government, are taxpayers forced to fund efforts to denigrate their rights protected by the law. This office was established to appease the special-interest gun control lobby and donors The Biden-Harris administration has used this office to attempt to justify their unconstitutional and whole-of-government attacks on Second Amendment rights and the industry that makes those rights possible to exercise. This office must no longer exist after January 20, 2025.”

The Biden-Harris administration established The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention in September 2023 under the direct supervision of Vice President Kamala Harris as the “gun control czar.” From this office, the Biden-Harris administration promulgated policy positions that are egregiously counter to the rights of law-abiding citizens. Staffed by Stefanie Feldman as Director, she once boasted on X that President Biden would defeat firearm manufacturers that he once labelled “the enemy” by overturning the Protection of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act (PLCAA). She posted, “As president, he’ll defeat them again. And, he’ll repeal the non-sensical liability protection for gun manufacturers.” Read more

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As Fall/Winter Birding Beckons, Keep Best Practices in Mind

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Michigan welcomed some rare owls to the Upper Peninsula this fall, a trend that is likely to continue as northern owls migrate south into Michigan for the winter. At the end of September, a burrowing owl (like those pictured here) was seen at Whitefish Point, on the northern tip of Chippewa County, for the first time since 1986! This sighting is one of only four known records in Michigan.

Vagrants that are seen in unusual places often return to their home range, and many folks suspect this particular bird was from Florida and visited Michigan as a result of Hurricane Helene. Just a few weeks later, a northern hawk owl also was spotted at Whitefish Point. Northern owls such as the northern hawk owl can show up in the Great Lakes region each winter, leaving their colder habitats like the boreal forests of Canada and the Arctic tundra behind – but this visitor arrived a season early!

Both owls drew crowds of interested birders and photographers, and each season hundreds of species draw us outdoors as they flit in the treetops, hop through shrubs or run along shorelines. Whether in the backyard or deep forest, birding best practices can help protect our Great Lakes birds and visitors. Here are a few to start:

  • Keep a respectful distance. Getting too close to birds, and their nests, can cause them to flush (or fly away), interfering with their natural behavior and potentially preventing them from eating or caring for their young. If your approach causes a bird to flush, you’ve gotten too close.
  • Think carefully before sharing the location of a rare bird. While rare bird sightings are thrilling, they can draw a crowd, which can cause a disturbance.
  • Leave the drones to the pros. Although drones can be useful to researchers and biologists documenting bird populations (such as at island nesting colonies), drones in general can be very disruptive to birds, especially osprey. They are also illegal in national parks and some state parks.

Get more top tips and explore helpful resources to guide your next birding trip.

Questions? Contact Erin Rowan Ford at 313-820-0809.

Wildlife

Leupold Releases New Project Hunt Film: ‘Straight and Narrow’

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Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the release of its latest Project Hunt film, “Straight and Narrow,” on YouTube.

When life hits hard, you hit back harder. “Straight and Narrow” shares the story of 2023 Project Hunt winner Cody Austin as he embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime backcountry elk hunt with his dad after coming to terms with a life-changing medical diagnosis. Facing an uncertain future, Cody chose to seize the moment and cash in his elk points for an unforgettable adventure in the wilds of Wyoming. Witness his relentless spirit in this latest addition to the Project Hunt series.

“Stories like Cody’s are exactly why we launched the Project Hunt campaign,” said Bruce Pettet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “His resilience, his refusal to give up, and his incredible passion for the outdoors embody what it means to be relentless. We’re proud to have the opportunity to share his story.” Read more

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262 Inch Kentucky “Freak Show” Buck For Mark Peterson

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As owner of Worldwide Trophy Adventures, the world’s largest hunting and fishing consulting agency, Mark Peterson travels the country hunting and documenting adventures at many hunting destinations to show other hunters what to expect. One of these destinations being Salt River Outfitters in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. Friend and Manager of Salt River Outfitters, Joey Cheek asked Mark, “Are you sitting down?” Then Joey sent Mark a picture of the buck later to be called, “Freak Show”! The giant buck showed up on a 175 acre lease that Joey is managing personally for Mark. Mark was presented with a decision. Travel to hunt Caribou in Alaska or hunt a once in a lifetime buck in Kentucky? When a buck like this one shows up on trail cameras there isn’t much of a choice, you figure out how to hunt it, and that’s what Mark did. Read more

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Millennium Sportsline Stadium Seats Are the Gift of Comfort

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Anyone who has watched a soccer or Little League game from the bleachers knows they need more comfort and support. A Millennium Sportsline Stadium Seat would be a game-changer for these fans. In the holiday giving season, Stadium Seats make great gifts for relatives and friends who love to come to the games but would enjoy them much more if they could sit comfortably.

Millennium Sportsline Stadium Seats fit almost everyone and change the spectator experience with a fabric seat that’s held above the bleacher and an adjustable seat back. A buckled strap securely holds the seat so fans can lean back and take in the action.

Grandparents and older siblings will appreciate the gift of comfort. Of course, the Stadium Seat isn’t just for kids’ games. It provides a more enjoyable experience at concerts and plays, auto races, and rodeos. The lightweight Stadium Seat folds up for easy portability and doesn’t take up much room in a vehicle or in storage at home. Read more

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