UTG PRO U.S. Made +0 Base Pads

UTG Pro has just unveiled their +0 Pistol Base Pads. These simple, but effective tools are available for some of the most popular handguns currently in the market. These pads feature an extended height and 1 oz. weight which helps facilitate faster reloads with or without a magwell. They are designed to be legal in both IDPA and USPSA competitive disciplines and make for an excellent addition on to your training, daily carry, or home defense pistol. Aiding in a smoother drop free of your magazine with the added weight, the base pads are precision machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and come in four color choices; Matte Black, Red, Blue, and Bronze which add in an aesthetic appeal and can also be used to color coordinate different magazines for different purposes.
These base pads are currently available for the following pistol magazines:
Glock – Small frame 9/40 – PUBGL01 – $19.97

Glock –  Large frame 10/45 – PUBGL02 – $19.97

Sig – P320 9/40 – PUBSG01 – $19.97

CZ – P07/P09/P10C 9/40 – PUBCZ01 – $19.97

S&W – M&P 9/40 – PUBSW01 – $19.97

HK –  VP9/P30 9/40 – PUBHK01 – $19.97

Springfield Armory – XD(M) 9/40 – PUBSI01 – $19.97

Walther – PPQ/P99 9/40 – PUBWR01 – $19.97 Read more

Firearms

EOTech Introduces Two New Holographic Weapon Sights

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – EOTech, an L3 company, announced today that it has introduced two new holographic weapon sights (HWS), the XPS2 Green and EXPS2 Green, at the 2018 National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas.
The XPS2 and EXPS2 sights have been favorites of hunters, shooters and law enforcement officers since their introduction in 2009. Now, with the addition of easy-to-see green reticles, which make it approximately six times easier to see in daylight, the XPS2 Green and EXPS2 Green provide users with faster target acquisition.
“EOTech’s new easy-to-see green reticles enhance our proven XPS2 and EXPS2 HWS, expand our portfolio and ensure that our products continue to meet the demands and expectations of our loyal customers,” said Ann Hanson, Chief Marketing Officer for EOTech. “We are excited to launch these new sights during this year’s NRA Annual Meetings, and look forward to seeing and hearing the response from the market.”
At just 3.8 inches in length and weighing a mere 9 ounces, the XPS2 is the shortest and lightest HWS offered by EOTech. It runs on a single 123 lithium battery, and its compact configuration leaves more rail space for rear iron sights or magnifiers.
The EXPS2 sight features easy-to-adjust side buttons and a quick-detach lever. Its increased height of 2.9 inches enables iron sight co-witness access in the lower third of the viewing window. Like the XPS2, the EXPS2 runs on a single 123 lithium battery.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of the XPS2 Green and EXPS2 Green are $665 and $699, respectively. Read more

Optics

Leupold Introduces VX-4.5 for NRA Service Rifle Competition

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced the launch of the new 1-4.5×24 VX-4.5HD Service Rifle optic, designed for use on the National Rifle Association Highpower and Civilian Marksmanship Program Service Rifle competitive shooting circuits.

Featuring a 30mm maintube and 1-4.5 magnification, the VX-4.5HD was built to provide a top-of-the-line optic that fits within the strict standards that High Power Service Rifle competitions place on the use of optical sights. Read more

Optics

Performance Center® Introduces T/C® Long Range Rifle in Multiple Calibers, Configurations


Performance Center enters long range category with new bolt-action, precision rifle

SPRINGFIELD, MA– Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms™ today announced the launch of a new bolt-action, chassis-style rifle – the Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle (LRR).  Co-developed by Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms for extreme long range shooting, the Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle is built on an aluminum chassis stock and is available in popular long range shooting calibers: .243 Winchester, .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor.  The new Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle will be on display at Thompson/Center and Performance Center Booths (Booth #8555) during the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits on May4-6 in Dallas, Texas.
Tony Miele, General Manager of Performance Center, said, “With the growing popularity of long range, precision shooting, we wanted to ensure our customers had an option available from the Performance Center.  We’ve teamed up with Thompson/Center to design the new Long Range Rifle, and are excited to combine Thompson/Center’s bolt-action expertise with innovation that has become the hallmark of the Performance Center brand. ”
Chambered in .243 Win., .308 Win., and 6.5 Creedmoor, the new Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle also includes a 20 MOA picatinny-style rail and 5R rifled, fluted barrel for enhanced accuracy. The new Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle is built for the precision shooter, featuring an adjustable cheek piece and butt plate for a custom fit and built-in Magpul® M-LOK® slots for quick, easy mounting of accessories.  The rifle features a threaded barrel with muzzle brake, and a Performance Center trigger that’s adjustable from 2.5 to 3.5 pounds for precise tuning. Read more

Firearms

Model 19 Revolver Reintroduced to Classics, Performance Center® Lines

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has reintroduced two configurations of it’s Model 19 revolver, chambered in .38 S&W Special +P and .357 Magnum.  For the first time in 20 years, the Model 19 will be available as a catalog item, in both a Classics and Performance Center version.
Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “The Model 19 revolver was a popular choice for both law enforcement and civilian customers for nearly 40 years, and after many requests, we’ve decided to reintroduce it to the product line in both Classic and Performance Center models.  The Model 19 Classic is designed to replicate the original, while the new Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp features modern revolver innovation and design for today’s shooters.”
The Smith & Wesson Classics series of revolvers have been enhanced with modern internal components, but mimic the look and feel of classic models.  The Model 19 Classic revolver features a handsome set of walnut grips, a 4.25? barrel, a black adjustable rear sight, and red ramp front sight.  The revolver dons a highly polished, blued finish and traditional thumbpiecefor a classic look.
The Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp is designed for concealed carry and includes a tritium front night sight,custom wood and synthetic boot grips, and a 3? PowerPort™ vented barrel for recoil management.  The revolver features a trigger overtravel stop and Performance Center tuned action for a smooth double-action and light single action trigger pull. Read more

Firearms

Michigan Offers Fly Fishing, Wildflower Photography and Other Outdoor Skills Instruction

There’s still space available in some of our upcoming Outdoor Skills Academy classes. You can learn about fly fishing with our Women in Waders class at Bay City State Park on May 19 and our Beginner Fly-Fishing Clinic at Tahquamenon Falls State Park on June 9. Or learn how to take better photos at our wildflower photography workshop with renowned nature and wildlife photographer Tom Haxby, at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac on May 12-13.

The Outdoor Skills Academy offers expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing to hiking, birding and much more. Classes explore each topic in-depth, for a full day or more, with knowledgeable and skilled instructors leading the way.

 

Check out the full calendar of classes at michigan.gov/outdoorskills.

Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

NSSF Expels Dick’s Sporting Goods

The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, Board of Governors today unanimously voted to expel Dick’s Sporting Goods from membership for conduct detrimental to the best interests of the Foundation.

Dick’s Sporting Goods recently hired a Washington D.C.-based government affairs firm, for “[l]obbying related to gun control.” Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Edward W. Stack announced earlier this year the retail chain would end sales of modern sporting rifles, voluntarily raise the age to 21 to purchase firearms in their stores and called for more restrictive legislation. Dick’s later announced they would destroy the remaining modern sporting rifle inventory. NSSF responded that business decisions should be individually made, but was nonetheless disappointed and the decision does not reflect the reality of the vast majority of law-abiding gun owners.

Firearms, Gun Control

S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory Target Pistols

Monday, May 7, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has introduced four new Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols to the Performance Center’s rimfire line of handguns.  The Performance Center SW22 VictoryTarget pistols are chambered in .22LR and are designed specifically for target shooting competitions.  These pistols feature 6-inch target barrels, muzzle brakes, and Tandemkross hiveGrips, amongst many other high-performance features.
Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols are competition-ready and have been designed for the serious target shooter.  These pistols have all of the upgrades needed to make them competition-ready, including adjustable target triggers, specialty target barrels, and grips.  The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols have custom features, available right out of the box from the Performance Center.”
The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistols ship with two 10-round magazines, and are available with either a 6-inch Fluted or 6-inch Carbon Fiber barrel.  Each Performance Center SW22 Victory Target pistol ships with a picatinny-style rail for the quick mounting of an optic and is available both with and without a Vortex® Viper® Red Dot Sight.  Performance Center SW22 Victory pistols are available with an  MSRP starting at $672. Read more

Firearms

America’s Best Aquarium is in Springfield, Missouri

 

New must-see conservation attraction earns second major national recognition

 

Springfield, Mo. – Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium has been voted America’s Best Aquarium through a national public poll conducted byUSA TODAY ranking the top 20 prominent institutions across North America. The nationwide recognition is the second significant award the public has bestowed upon the conservation-based aquarium and museum since its grand opening last fall. Earlier this year Wonders of Wildlife was voted America’s Best New Attraction.

Wonders of Wildlife is a gift to the sportsmen and women of America from noted conservationist, angler and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. Johnny endeavored to create a world-class not-for-profit conservation attraction located in his hometown, Springfield, Missouri, next to Bass Pro Shops’ flagship headquarters store – where half the nation’s population lives within a day’s drive.
Featuring an immersive design with surprises around every corner and more than 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds, the $300 million not-for-profit Wonders of Wildlife is unlike any other aquarium on earth. Fans cite the aquarium’s over-the-top multisensory habitats, engaging interactive exhibits and strong conservation ethic as defining features that set Wonders of Wildlife apart. Larger than the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the not-for-profit attraction is the world’s grandest tribute to the conservation movement and the adventurers, explorers, outdoorsmen and conservationists who helped discover, develop and preserve the nation we love. Read more

Wildlife

Where Big Ethanol is King, Many Prefer Ethanol-Free Gas

Report: More ethanol-free fuel sold in Iowa than E15 and all flex fuels combined

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 3, 2018 – Even in Iowa, it appears many Hawkeye State residents aren’t fond of ethanol fuels mandated by the federal government’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

A report from the Iowa Department of Revenue shows that ethanol-free gas (E0) is a more popular fuel choice than E15 (15 percent ethanol) and all flex fuels (E20, E85) combined, with Iowans purchasing more than 200 million gallons of E0 fuel in 2016.

That’s more fuel that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projects the entire US will be able to use in the near future while still satisfying growing annual biofuel obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Read more

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