NMMA Condemns Aluminum Tariffs

Thom Dammrich, NMMA President, reiterated the recreational boating industry’s concerns following President Trump’s formal announcement yesterday of new tariffs on steel imports (a 25 percent tariff) and aluminum imports (a 10 percent tariff) – releasing the following statement:

“The Administration’s short-sighted decision to implement new tariffs is meant to fulfill a campaign promise rather than support robust, pro-growth trade policy. This action will hurt countless manufacturers and uniquely American industries like ours that support 650,000 American jobs and $37 billion in sales each year. 95% of all boats sold in America are made in America.

“The recreational boating industry is disheartened that the Administration has chosen to ignore the warnings from American manufacturers, Members of Congress, and aluminum producers alike. Today’s action threatens the livelihood of Americans in aluminum and steel using industries. The President has chosen 150,000 workers in the steel and aluminum industry over the 6.5 million workers in user industries. Read more

Win a FatKat from QuietKat

Travel farther, faster, and with less impact using one of QuietKat’s FatKat Mountain bikes or trikes.
Colorado based electric bike company QuietKat’s mission is to go above and beyond the standard electric bikes to provide its customers with the ultimate hunting and outdoor recreation machine. The tough, overbuilt design gives users access to deep terrain while minimizing scent trails and noise pollution, allowing them to get closer to game without disturbing the environment. The folding models are ideal for portable transport in all outdoor applications and are a great tool for boating and camping.

QuietKat is running a 2018 sweepstakes to win a cutting edge QuietKat Rover equipped with a 750w hub motor, single-speed gearing, and rigid front fork. There is no purchase necessary to win. From now until the end of the year, visit their website and Facebook for multiple ways to enter. Read more

Bushnell Launches New Ballistics Calculator App

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance sport optics, announces the release of a new Bushnell Ballistics App powered by the proven and powerful Applied Ballistics Ultralite Engine.
The new Bushnell Ballistics App is a companion app to use with Bushnell riflescopes to calculate firing solutions for ammunition and rifle combinations. The app allows users to use current atmospheric data and AB Laboratory bullet data to calculate the hold-overs needed to make precise shooting solutions. Read more

Turkey Tips

By Glen Wunderlich

The sights and sounds of spring are upon us, no matter what Punxsutawney Phil has indicated.  Back are the sandhill cranes, redwing blackbirds and others such as the robins – all of which must wonder the efficacy of the early-bird adage of getting the proverbial worm.  No doubt Old Man Winter’s not done with us yet.

Regardless, some of our most resilient, non-migratory game birds – the wild turkeys – are just as anxious to bid farewell to the persistent snow, as they get in gear for their annual mating rituals in the coming weeks.  It’s easy for us humans to forget, as we man the snow shovels week after week, but the early spring hunting season begins in about a month – ready or not.

Here are a few suggestions to pass the time for those with visions of drumsticks dancing in their heads.

·        There are about as many turkey calls as turkey hunters themselves and now’s the time to see how they’ve held up.  Box calls may need a bit of light sanding on the friction surfaces, along with some chalking to finish the job.  Pot calls such as slate or glass may need similar attention such as light sanding of the surfaces including that of the striker.  Diaphragm calls can get funky, too, and rather than mess with old ones, they’re inexpensive enough to simply replace; just don’t forget to sing a few practice tunes with them before heading afield.

·        Check the function of shotguns – especially if they’ve seen use from last season during upland game or wildfowl seasons.

·        Patterning the smoothbores should also be on the checklist.  Most turkey loads pack a wallop at both ends – downrange and squarely on the shoulder.  Consider using light target shells, if you are concerned about your point of aim; they are inexpensive and are less likely to produce the dreaded flinch.  Once you get on target, it’s time for the serious stuff.

·        If you’ve yet to select any particular brand of shotshells, I’ve yet to find a better one for the money than Winchester’s Long Beard XR shells.  They come in 12 and 20-gauge configurations and pattern better than shells costing much more.  Although XR stands for extended range, make sure to limit shots to a distance whereby the pattern is tight enough to produce about 10 pellets in the head and neck region of the turkey.  If you don’t have store-bought turkey targets, make your own.

·        Camo gloves, facemasks and insect repellant should be packed.  Forgetting any one of these essentials can spoil a hunt.

·        Decoys are big business but they don’t have to be expensive.  I’ve had the same old rubber hen for years and that’s all I’ve ever used.  Although many decoying theories prevail, I’ve never found any need for elaborate setups.  But, if you are a run-and-gun hunter, a turkey fan-tail decoy can provide cover and deception.

·        Finally, if you are taking a youngster along, strongly consider a portable blind.  It can keep hunters dry, while concealing inevitable movement from within.  And, unlike whitetail deer, turkeys pay no attention to them – even if you’ve set them up immediately before turkeys are present.

Beretta Nano Promotion and Extra Magazines

(Accokeek, MD) From March 1 to April 30, 2018, Beretta USA will be running a promotion in which you will be eligible to receive $75 when you buy any Beretta Nano pistol, which will be paid in the form of a Visa prepaid debit card.

Eligible guns for this offer include all Beretta Nano configurations, new at retail, that are purchased and paid in full between the dates of March 1, 2018 and April 30, 2018. This offer is limited to one $75 rebate per Nano pistol purchased and no substitutions or exchanges will be permitted.

Featuring a smooth snag-free design and stainless-steel magazines, the Nano models are available in the following colors: Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Sniper Grey, Rosa, and Robin’s Egg Blue. With user-adjustable 3-dot sights, a striker deactivator button, and a serialized modular chassis, the Nano comes with both a flush and extended magazine.

The offer is only available to individual customers. Groups, organizations, businesses, and government agencies are excluded from and are not eligible for this promotion.

When customers purchase their Nano pistol, they will receive a redeemable promotion code that can be redeemed at promo.beretta.com until May 31, 2018. Once the promotion redemption has been processed, Beretta USA will mail the customer their $75 prepaid debit card.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be processed or returned. Promotion redemptions must be completed at the website provided above. No postmarked and mailed redemptions will not be honored.

When submitting redemptions, customers should include a completed redemption form along with a dated sales receipt and/or a copy of the completed 4473. All dated sales receipts must have a copy of the eligible pistol’s serial number on it in order to be accepted as a proof of purchase.

Customers should allow eight to twelve weeks processing time for all valid submissions.

Beretta USA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel or modify this promotion at any time and without notice.

For additional information about this promotion, please visit promo.beretta.com.

Beretta APX Magazines Promotion

(Accokeek, MD) – From March 1 to April 30, 2018, Beretta USA will be running a promotion in which you will be eligible to receive five free magazines when you buy any Beretta APX pistol, a $165 value.
Eligible guns for this offer include all Beretta APX pistols, new at retail, that are purchased and paid in full between the dates of March 1, 2018 and April 30, 2018. This offer is limited to five APX magazines per APX pistol purchased and does not include any pistol that is considered used, closed-out, or discounted.
Designed specifically for military and law enforcement operators, Beretta’s APX features replaceable grip frame housings and a removable, serialized chassis frame, which make the pistol easy to disassemble and maintain. This striker-fired pistol utilizes an aggressive full-length slide serration that ensures easy slide manipulations under any conditions.
The APX is available in both 9mm and 40 caliber models.
The magazines eligible for this promotion will include all 17-round, 15-round, and 10-round models; however, 21-round magazines are excluded.
The offer is only available to individual customers. Groups, organizations, businesses, and government agencies are excluded from and are not eligible for this promotion.
When customers purchase their APX pistol, they will receive a redeemable promotion code that can be redeemed at promo.beretta.com until May 31, 2018. Once the promotion redemption has been processed, Beretta USA will ship the customer their five free APX magazines.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be processed or returned. Promotion redemptions must be completed at the website provided above. No postmarked and mailed redemptions will not be honored.
When submitting redemptions, customers should include a completed redemption form along with a dated sales receipt and/or a copy of the completed 4473. All dated sales receipts must have a copy of the eligible pistol’s serial number on it in order to be accepted as a proof of purchase.
This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and rebates will be shipped while supplies last. Customers should allow eight to twelve weeks processing time for all valid submissions.
Beretta USA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel or modify this promotion at any time and without notice.
For additional information about this promotion, please visit promo.beretta.com.

Leica Sport Optics Tempus ASPH Red Dot

Leica Sport Optics has unveiled its first red dot sight, the Tempus ASPH, designed to make hunting faster and more flexible. Leica is the first premium manufacturer to implement its red dot sight with aspherical optics, guaranteeing an even crisper and more brilliant image of the illuminated dot, extremely high image quality as well as excellent viewing comfort.

The clear, sharply outlined illuminated dot allows a far more precise and faster identification of the game in every hunting situation. The shot is placed precisely where the red dot is seen, regardless of the angle when targeting fast. Another special feature of the Tempus ASPH. is its high-contrast and brilliant image performance. The natural color rendition and outstanding light transmission offer a clear and high-contrast image, maximizing comfort and safety. Read more

SAF, ISRA Sue Housing Authority Over Gun Ban for Residents

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Illinois State Rifle Association have filed a lawsuit in federal district court challenging the East St. Louis Housing Authority’s (ESLHA) ban on firearms possession by residents of government subsidized housing in that community.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an “N. Doe” resident who wishes to protect her identity, because she is, according to the lawsuit, “hiding from a violent domestic abuser.” Plaintiffs are represented by Glen Ellyn, Illinois attorney David Sigale, who has worked with both organizations in the past. They are asking for an injunction against enforcement of the no-guns rule at Auburn Terrace, a public housing facility.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve had to challenge such a regulation,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “It is simply unacceptable for citizens living in public housing to be denied their basic right to have a firearm for personal protection, and in this case, it is unconscionable.” Read more

Springfield Armory’s “Ring in Spring” Giveaway

Over $7,000 in Guns and Gear for One Lucky Winner.

GENESEO, ILL.   – Springfield Armory has partnered with generous industry sponsors Gun Talk Media, Guns & Gear, Popular Outdoorsmen, Popular Every Day Carry, Challenge Target, Safariland, Freedom Munitions and Challenge Target to provide an opportunity to win a “Ring in Spring” package offering all the tools and accessories you need to hit the range when the temperatures warm up.

The package features a SAINT™ Edge, and XD-S® Mod.2™ and an XD-E® from Springfield Armory, steel targets from Challenge Targets, 3,500 rounds of ammunition from Freedom Munitions and a wide variety of range gear from Safariland. Read more

Commemorative 1911A1 Pistols

Dayton, Ohio – Inland Manufacturing, LLC offers three special US Army Commemorative models of the iconic 1911A1 pistol.

Inland’s 1911A1 commemorative pistols are the Government Model pistol, chambered in .45 ACP. The 1911A1 is patterned after the original 1911 that was designed over 100 years ago, modified in 1924 and designated the Model 1911A1. Read more

Beretta SL3 Premium Over and Under

(Accokeek, MD)   – The SL3 heralds a new era of Beretta premium shotguns, combining the finest Beretta technology available from our various product families.

The result is a fusion of outstanding performance in the field with aesthetic beauty.

Handmade in Gardone Val Trompia by our most talented gunsmiths whose craftsmanship, passion and pursuit of perfection drives our Premium Gun Atelier. Read more

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