Steiner eOptics Releases DBAL-A4 v2

Steiner eOptics is celebrating the release of its DBAL-A4® v2 at the 2017 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) being held in Tampa, Florida.

May 12, 2017—As a leader in laser aiming solutions for the soldier, Steiner eOptics is celebrating the release of its DBAL-A4® v2 at the 2017 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) being held in Tampa, Fla. Steiner will feature its products in booth #236, as part of Beretta Defense Technologies.

The release of the DBAL-A4® v2 marks a milestone in the continued design, development and manufacturing of Laser Aiming Solutions provided by Steiner eOptics. The DBAL-A4® v2 provides the complete functionality of Steiner eOptics’ DBAL-A3 and MK4 Battle Light in one compact unit. The DBAL-A4® v2 combines a visible laser pointer, an infrared laser pointer, a long-range as well as a second short-range, wide field-of-view infrared illuminator, and a white light illuminator into one integrated, all-aluminum package. The DBAL-A4® v2 was designed by Steiner eOptics’ engineering team in Vermont and built in its new 50,000 square foot facility in Ohio. Read more

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STI Costa Carry Comp Pistol


STI International has teamed up with self-defense and weapons training expert Chris Costa to design the new Costa series of pistols.The Costa Carry Comp features an island sight, which is attached to the barrel instead of the slide, with the compensator ahead of the front sight. This technology reduces muzzle jump, making it easy to stay focused on the front sight for follow up shots. The compensator reduces recoil by 63% and the gun uses the STI Recoil Master dual spring system to reduce recoil even further, making the Costa Carry Comp one of the smoothest shooting pistols on the market.

The STI Costa Carry Comp is available in both 9mm and .45 ACP in the STI exclusive 2011® platform, which provides higher round capacity. The Modular design of the 2011 transfers recoil along a flatter plain for better control and faster follow up shots. The barrel is 4.15 inches (5.1 inches including the Island Comp) and the gun has a black Diamond Like Carbon finish with tan TreeBark stippled grips and a Picatinny under-rail to mount accessories. Sights are a fixed ledge rear with a fiber optic front. Two magazines are included, both 126mm and 140mm.

The Costa Carry Comp sells for an MSRP of $3,699. Read more

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Audubon Great Lakes unveils MI Birds Facebook page

Did you know that the ruffed grouse, which inhabits Michigan’s northern forests, drums so deeply that people often feel its sound rather than hear it? Or that great horned owls begin laying eggs during January’s subzero temperatures – often incubating while snow accumulates on their backs? Or how about the 12,000 individual tundra swans that spend each spring and fall in the Saginaw Bay region while en route between the Arctic and the Carolina coast? Learn about these species and many more by joining the new MI Birds Facebook page. Read more

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Sightmark Unveils 10th Anniversary Ultra Shot Plus

Sightmark is proud to unveil the Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Ultra Shot Plus Reflex Sight! The 10th Anniversary Ultra Shot (SM26014) not only commemorates Sightmark’s important milestone, it embodies the brand’s cornerstones of commitment: performance, innovation, a lifetime warranty and world-class customer service.

A full decade after pioneering into tactical territory, Sightmark continues to cater to demanding protection and defense advocates, precision marksmen, fist-full-of-dirt hunters, competitive shooters and recreational plinkers at all experience levels, on six continents without compromising core principles. Read more

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Garmin Introduces Quatrix 5 Smart Watch

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced the quatix 5, its next-generation marine GPS smartwatch that’s specifically designed for life on the water. More than a watch, the quatix 5 provides comprehensive boat connectivity with compatible Garmin chartplotters and other marine electronics to offer autopilot control, remote multifunction display (MFD) waypoint marking, data streaming – including speed, depth, temperature and wind – sail racing assistance, and much more. In addition to preloaded marine-specific feature sets, the quatix 5 also includes a host of built-in activity profiles for land and water sports like running, hiking, biking, swimming, rowing, and paddle boarding to name a few.
With an extended battery life, daily activity tracking1, smart notifications2, and Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate technology, the quatix 5 can be worn 24/7 and easily transitions from water to land. Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, the quatix 5 measures at 47mm and features a rugged yet sleek design with a stainless steel bezel, buttons and rear case that’s more compact than previous models. Thanks to the new QuickFit™ bands available in metal, leather or silicone, users can interchange their watchband in seconds and without tools. Read more

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Michigan: Free Fishing Weekend

Michigan: home to outstanding fishing, more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, and tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams.

There’s no shortage of recreational opportunities to explore – and what better time to do so than the 2017 Summer Free Fishing Weekend!

The 2017 Summer Free Fishing Weekend will be held Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. Read more

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S&W Introduces M&P 15 MOE SL Rifles


SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that through a collaboration with Magpul Industries, it is introducing three new firearms to its popular M&P15 series of modern sporting rifles. As the newest additions to the market leading M&P15 rifle platform, the M&P15 MOE SL rifles integrate Magpul’s MOE SL accessories, while delivering the performance and dependability that consumers have come to expect from Smith & Wesson.

Jan Mladek, General Manager of the Smith & Wesson and M&P Brands, said “We’ve enhanced the M&P15 Magpul Spec Series of rifles with some exciting new hardware upgrades from Magpul. The M&P15 MOE SL rifles incorporate many of the popular slim line Magpul accessories that shooters were adding to their rifles in a ready-to-shoot package, as well as a new Stealth Gray option. These additions expand Smith & Wesson’s advanced line of sporting firearms, while addressing consumer demands for exceptional performance and design.” Read more

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Boyds Introduces At-One Adjustable Gunstock


Boyds Introduces Revolutionary At-One Adjustable GunstockBoyds, the South Dakota-based maker of hardwood gunstocks, has introduced a new gunstock that lets one adjust the butt pad for length and the comb for proper cheek rest height at the push of a button. The At-One adjustable gunstock lets you precisely customize and fine-tune the fit of your firearm, depending on varying situations. At-One also lets you adjust your gun to fit other shooters.

At-One’s “Bring-It” push-button adjustment technology is easy to use, elegant in its simplicity and completely reliable. And, it allows you to make adjustments in the field in seconds, without tools or hardware.

The butt pad adjustment modifies the stock length from 12-1/2″ – 14.” The comb adjustment has a 9/16″ range. Together, these two adjustments allow any gun to fit anyone! Read more

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Michigan: DNR Releases Deer Hunter Study Report

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with DJ Case & Associates, recently released a report on a nearly yearlong study of Michigan deer hunters. Following up on recent DNR research into deer hunting participation trends, the project was designed to be completed before the 2017-2019 deer hunting regulations are established.

Report findings were presented at the April 13 Natural Resources Commission meeting. The full written report, which includes more than 100 pages of detailed information on the study process and results, is available online at michigan.gov/deer, under “MI Deer Resources.”

A few key findings included:

• Most respondents (79 percent) did not think the current deer hunting regulations are too complex.
• Differences of opinions across age categories were greater than differences between males and females.
• Regulations changes did not receive a majority of support among any group of hunters, though younger hunters generally were more supportive of changes than older hunters.
• As the hunter population ages, differences of opinions across age categories indicate the DNR should re-examine future support for regulations changes.
• Among options for possible discounts and prize drawings, a majority of younger hunters did believe they would be likely to purchase a multiyear license bundle at a discounted rate. Read more

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Sightmark Wolverine CSR-LQD


(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – From stalking prey in the woods to executing important law enforcement missions, intense moments call for maximum functionality. The new Sightmark Wolverine CSR-LQD (SM26021-LQD) delivers big on close-quarters efficiency, helping hunters, law enforcement and competition shooters alike make their mark.Designed for exceptionally quick target acquisition on MSR’s and shotguns, the Wolverine CSR-LQD is a red dot sight with a 4 MOA dot reticle and features a locking, quick detach mount, enabling the Wolverine to be detached and attached when seconds matter, while user-friendly digital switch brightness controls make the sight quick and easy to operate. There’s no need to fret over batteries, as the Wolverine’s extremely low power consumption allows the sight to be used continuously for 1 million hours, or over 6 years, on just a single AA battery. Read more
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