Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC announces today the release of two FN 15™ Patrol carbines in short barreled configurations, available to commercial customers. These two new carbines are the first time FN has offered short barreled rifles for sale to the individual consumer. Read more
Walther Arms has identified a potential condition in Walther CCP pistols that could potentially cause it to discharge if dropped whether the manual safety is engaged (on) or disengaged (off). The safety of our customers is our paramount concern so we have voluntarily initiated this recall because of the possibility of a drop-fire occurring.
If you own a CCP, please do not load or fire your Walther CCP pistol and contact us immediately to arrange to have your pistol upgraded free of charge, using the following steps:
Step 1 – Contact us at 1-866-503-3389 (M-F / 8:00AM to 5:PM CST), email (ccprecall@waltherarms.com) or online (www.waltherarms.com/ccp-recall) and provide the serial number of your pistol.
Step 2 – After contacting us, we will send you shipping instructions so that you can return your unloaded pistol to us, free of charge via FedEx. The medium FedEx carton will fit factory CCP case.
Step 3 – We will upgrade and return your pistol to you free of charge. We will make every effort to complete the upgrade and return your pistol to you as soon as possible. Read more
Davidson’s is pleased to announce it has added two new Smith & Wesson products to its offerings. The M&P 15 Sport II in Flat Dark Earth and the Model 360 Scandium Airweight revolver are exclusively available from Davidson’s. These two guns are great additions to the Davidson’s Exclusive product line.
Davidson’s Vice President of Sales Matt Nicholson noted, “Davidson’s is proud to offer two new Smith & Wesson Exclusives – the S&W Sport II exclusive in Cerakote FDE and the Model 360 Sc Airweight. 2016 was a record year for the Sport II and we expect sales to continue to flourish with this new exclusive color. Smith revolvers have always been long sought after and the Scandium Alloy Airweight will be a popular model in the conceal carry market.”
The Davidson’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II features a Cerakote FDE collapsible 6-position buttstock, fore-end, and pistol grip. The rifle is shipped with an FDE Magpul MBUS rear sight and FDE Magpul 30-round magazine. Other features of the rifle include a forward assist, dust cover, oversized trigger guard, a hard coat black anodized finish on the receiver, and a 16 inch 1:9 twist barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington. Read more
Winchester Repeating Arms has added a new model to the Super X® Pump shotgun line designed with the turkey hunter in mind. The new SXP Turkey is available in both 12 and 20 gauge versions and features a no-glare matte black finish and a synthetic stock and forearm.
The alloy receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The matte blued barrel on both models is 24″ long and is fitted with an Invector-Plus™ extra-full turkey choke tube. TRUGLO® fiber-optic adjustable sights are included and offer the hunter a great sighting system, even in low light.
The 12 gauge version is offered in 3½” chambering. Suggested retail is $439.99. The 20 gauge version is offered in 3″ chambering. Suggested retail is $439.99. Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources continues to make advancements in the state’s Great Lakes muskellunge program, and activities this spring will add to those efforts.
Since 2011, the DNR’s Fisheries Division has collected spawning Great Lakes strain muskellunge in the Detroit River. The collected eggs are reared at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan and stocked throughout the state in fall. Although the Detroit River is a natural source of this native strain, it presents several challenges.
Water temperatures on the Detroit River typically do not reach optimal levels for spawning until late May or early June, much later than smaller inland waterbodies. This results in a short rearing period and fish not reaching maximum size for stocking each fall. Additionally, the Detroit River’s expansiveness makes it extremely difficult to efficiently find spawning fish.
To offset these issues, DNR fisheries staff have been working to establish inland broodstock lakes. Since 2011, Thornapple Lake in Barry County has been stocked with Great Lakes strain muskellunge to establish a population large enough to provide a spawning population. Starting in 2017, Lake Hudson, previously the long-standing broodsource for northern strain muskellunge, was selected as the department’s second broodstock lake. When the populations are large enough, spawning fish will be netted from these inland lakes rather than the Detroit River. Read more
19 Weeks of the 119 Special
Post Falls, ID – – Buck Knives announces the “19 weeks of the 119 Special” photo contest.
The promotion, presented by Buck Knives, will include a weekly giveaway of the Buck 119 Special knife which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Photo submissions will be accepted March 14- July 18, 2017.
Through the duration of the contest, contestants are asked to submit their 119 or Buck Knives photos using #BuckKnives119 to Buck Knives’ Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter platforms. No purchase necessary. Each week, one winner will be chosen to receive a 119 Special 75th anniversary knife with black phenolic handle featuring the 75th anniversary medallion and aluminum pommel/guard. Genuine leather sheath included. The Grand Prize winner will receive a customized 119 Special and can choose from an available list of custom handle and blade materials to create their own custom knife valued at up to $400. Read more
Highlights of the birding tours may include diving and dabbling ducks in full breeding plumage, trumpeter and tundra swans, osprey, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, and many others. The tours – led by DNR Wildlife Division staff members, as well as volunteers from Ducks Unlimited and Audubon Clubs – may include a “sneak peek” driving tour into refuge areas that normally are closed. Read more
(Grand Island, Nebr.) In support of the NRA and the great work they do to protect our Second Amendment rights, Hornady held a membership drive that resulted in 100% participation from many of the company’s departments, with hundreds of new NRA memberships throughout the entire company.
The NRA is widely known as one of the most effective issue advocacy organizations in the United States, and there’s a reason for that. With a membership of over 5 million, each time a citizen chooses to stand with the NRA, they’re no longer a lone voice—they’re part of a chorus too big to ever be ignored.
“It’s reassuring to know our employees understand the impact the NRA makes on behalf of our industry. They really stepped up to show their support,” says company president, Steve Hornady. Read more
After many requests from its customer base, MPA has answered the call by developing a BA Lite Chassis for the CZ-455.
Comer, GA – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to introduce the MPA BA CZ-455 Chassis. It was developed in response to many requests from MPA’s customers. The chassis is machined on MPA’s CNC Horizontal Machining Centers to exacting tolerances from 6061 aluminum. MPA’s unique pocketing system reduces weight and increases structural integrity of the chassis. At an astonishing 2.7 lbs. with no recoil pad, the BA CZ-455 Chassis will provide an excellent platform for the CZ-455 barreled action. Read more
CONROE, TX – Texas Armament & Technology (TxAT) and Aguila Ammunition are pleased to announce the Lucky Shooter Sweepstakes. They have teamed up with FN Firearms, Aimpoint® Inc., SureFire, SOG Knives, Otis Technology, Alien Gear Holsters, and Bigfoot Gun Belts to give one lucky shooter a free gun, a case of ammo and loads of gear from some of the best companies in the industry.
The Lucky Shooter Sweepstakes package includes a FN’s FNS™-40 striker-fired pistol, an Aimpoint® Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO), a case of Aguila Ammunition S&W 40 cal., a SureFire E2D LED Defender® Ultra Dual Output flashlight, the new SOG SYNC II multi-tool, the Otis Technology .40 cal DEFENDER cleaning system, Alien Gear Holster’s Cloak Tuck 3.0, and a Bigfoot Gun Belts Steel Reinforced Leather Gun Belt. It’s Christmas in March for one lucky winner.
Customers can enter the Lucky Shooter Sweepstakes by visiting the contest website at www.aguilaammo.com/promotions. A valid email address is required for entry and contestants can earn additional giveaway entries by sharing the promotion via social media. Additional contest rules apply. Read more