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(McLean, VA – January 17, 2018) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the FN SCAR®-SC carbine, available to U.S. federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The 5.56x45mm-caliber FN SCAR-SC builds on the FN SCAR heritage with an extremely compact design that’s ideal for special response teams and SWAT. The new FN SCAR-SC will be on display at FN’s booth (#13662) at 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 22 – 26, 2018.
Specifically adapted for mobility and flexibility, the FN SCAR-SC is offered in the U.S. as select-fire only with a non-reciprocating charging handle and telescoping buttstock. Existing users of FN SCAR® will already be familiar with how to operate this rifle, minimizing training time. Read more
The Michigan departments of Environmental Quality, Natural Resources, and Agriculture and Rural Development Thursday announced that 23 projects will share $3.6 million in state grants through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, an initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent and control invasive species within the state.
The program targets four key objectives:
(Miami, FL) – Taurus USA introduces the new 856 into their expansive revolver line for 2018. The DA/SA action and 2-inch barrel on the 856 optimizes on-body or off-body carry, and home defense usage.
The 856 is a reliable 6-shot .38 Special revolver that features soft rubber grips, making it comfortable to shoot at the range while the double/single action increases speed and accuracy for follow up shots. The 856 is offered in either a matte blue or matte stainless finish. Known for its easily managed recoil impulse, the .38 Special round of the 856 can accommodate ammunition ranging from light target loads to self-defense rounds. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation permanently protected key elk habitat in Wisconsin elk country by first acquiring and then conveying a 360-acre inholding to Jackson County Forest.
“This is a crucial transaction because it prevents the potential of development and fragmentation within an area that is vital to Wisconsin’s newest elk herd,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “It also both improves and increases public access for hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.”
The Morrison Creek property is surrounded on three sides by the 122,000-acre Jackson County Forest and is located less than three miles east from where more than 70 elk were released in 2015-2016. The area also provides year-round habitat for black bear, whitetail deer, wild turkey and an array of other wildlife species. Read more
SAVANNAH, Ga. –– Inceptor Ammunition is pleased to introduce a 450 Bushmaster offering to its ARX® Preferred Hunting product line. Built with Inceptor’s patented injection-molding process and design and proprietary copper-polymer materials, the new load gives hunters a powerful lead-free option in the unique cartridge. The new option will be available in early spring 2018.
Featuring the non-expanding Inceptor ARX projectile, Preferred Hunting ammunition is light, fast and has low recoil while retaining a flat trajectory. The projectile’s fluted shape ensures exceptional reliability and terminal performance while diminishing the possibility of over-penetration. By design, the ARX exploits the bullet’s forward energy and redirects that energy in the form of hydraulic displacement. The result is an unmatched wound cavity and knockdown power as compared with expanding projectiles. Read more
Rogers, AR – There’s a new badass big bore rifle in town. In fact, there are two. The new Gamo TC35 (.35 caliber) and TC45 (.45 caliber) air rifles have the looks and performance to overtake the market. These new tactical/hunting guns produce tremendous velocities and the accuracy needed to hunt predators and deer.
Both of these black PCP guns share the same top-of-the-line features: a 480CC Carbon fiber air cylinder fillable to 250 bar, an adjustable 2-stage trigger, in-line valve system, integrated suppressor and a Weaver Rail System for mounting optics.
The new TC35 and TC45 are single shot guns capable of producing approximately 1-inch groups at 50 meters, and producing acceptable hunting power out to 100 meters. You get an average of 15 shots out of every tank filling. Muzzle energy is capable of exceeding 150 foot pounds (2034 Joules), and barrel velocities range from 600 to 900-plus feet per second, depending on projectile. The TC35 is intended for predators such as coyotes and smaller hogs, and the TC45 has applications that include deer, hogs, antelope and other medium-sized game animals.
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Fort Smith, Arkansas – Umarex USA has officially announced the introduction of the Umarex Hammer™, the American-made .50 caliber air rifle that has become the most powerful production airgun on the planet.
The Hammer has been conceived, designed and engineered in America and is being made in the U.S.A. Its assembly will take place in Fort Smith, Arkansas within the facility of Umarex USA. Adam Blalock, CEO of Umarex USA, Inc. said, “We continually look for products that we can make right here in the USA and more specifically, within the walls of our building in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Hammer represents powerful innovation in air rifles and I couldn’t be more excited that we’re equipped to build it right here.”
The sheer energy and three full-power shots delivered by the .50 caliber Umarex Hammer™ is achieved by its proprietary, patent-pending, Lightspeed™valve. The innovative engineering used to design this internal mechanism coupled with a .50 caliber, 550 grain lead slug is responsible for the generation of its 705 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. Almost as impressive, it only takes two pounds of effort to operate its straight-pull bolt. This short, effortless, two-inch action is all it takes to cock the rifle and advance the magazine. Read more
Priest River, ID – Lone Wolf Distributors adds exciting changes to their Glock magazine-compatible carbine lineup.
The AlphaWolf Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) from Lone Wolf R&D is a purpose designed platform specifically targeting accuracy, strength and reliability. Glock magazine compatible and chambered for the ever popular 45 ACP cartridge. This gas piston system provides a smoother, cleaner shooting experience.
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