Weatherby Accepting Applications For Firearms Design Engineer


Paso Robles, CA – Weatherby, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Design Engineer to develop new firearms products and related components from concept to production. The Design Engineer is responsible for a variety of duties in the design and development of new and existing products, fixtures and equipment. This includes R&D, design, testing, troubleshooting, improvements, procedure development and documentation. Telecommuting a possibility for the correct candidate. Read more
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MI DNR conservation officer receives award for saving life of man with gunshot wound


Whether conducting water rescues, finding lost hikers or providing CPR, Michigan conservation officers save lives. And that’s just what Conservation Officer Ben Lasher of St. Clair County did Nov. 15, 2016 – opening day of firearm deer season – when he responded to a call about an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound to a victim located deep in the woods.At the May 12 Natural Resources Commission meeting held in East Lansing, Lasher was honored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for his efforts. Lasher was presented with the Lifesaving Award by DNR Law Enforcement Division Chief Gary Hagler. The presentation was attended by Lasher, his wife, Renee, and their sons, Jake and Sam. Read more
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WCR-22 RIMFIRE And WHISPER Titanium Suppressors


The Wilson Combat WCR-22 Rimfire Suppressor was designed with outstanding noise reduction, easy maintenance and impressive long term durability in mind. This lightweight, ultra-quiet design will be equally effective at controlling sound on your rimfire rifle or pistol.

The WCR-22 has a precision machined 7075 billet aluminum baffle core that is user removable for simple cleaning with the supplied wrench. The durable titanium tube easily handles full auto rimfire or .22 magnum level pressures.

This hard-use rimfire suppressor sports impressive noise reduction using subsonic, standard and high velocity .22 rimfire ammunition due to its unique solid baffle design.

The WCR-22 is available in multiple Armor-Tuff ™ colors to match your firearm. Read more

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Armscor-Rock Island Armory Launches Laser-Equipped 1911 Giveaway


LAS VEGAS, NEV. – To promote immediate targeting and precision, Armscor®-Rock Island Armory® (RIA) has announced a firearm giveaway through its Gun District page leading to the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in May.Three of Armscor-RIA’s ROCK Ultra pistols are outfitted with Crimson Trace® Master Series™ Lasergrips® as part of the company’s new RED Series – the ROCK Ultra MS 45ACP, the ROCK Ultra CS 45ACP and the ROCK Ultra FS 45ACP, which is the gun featured in the GunDistrict.com giveaway.

The ROCK Ultra FS is chambered in 45ACP with a 5″ button-rifled barrel supported by a full-length guide rod. The smooth-angled, snag-free style allows for quick draw. The 1911 includes a low-profile, adjustable rear sight; high-visibility, fiber-optic front sight; skeletonized hammer and trigger with adjustable over-travel stop; and ambidextrous safety.

It’s finished with a rugged matte coating and comes with battle-ready G10 tactical grips. True to all RIA 1911s, the ROCK Ultra comes with a four- to six-pound trigger to deliver an optimum shooting experience right out of the box.

The Master Series Lasergrips red laser sights are fully compatible with ambidextrous safeties and feature a master on/off switch, windage and elevation adjustability and a four-hour battery life. Read more

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SIG Electro-Optics ECHO1 Thermal Reflex Sight


The Sig Electro-Optics ECHO1 boasts military-grade technology at consumer-grade pricing.NEWINGTON, N.H.– SIG SAUER®, Inc., the world’s most renowned name in firearms, introduces the ECHO1 Thermal Reflex Sight, the latest addition to the Electro-Optics line from SIG SAUER. The ECHO1 is a prime example of the level of break-through innovation that SIG Electro-Optics continues to introduce since its launch in 2015.

“The ECHO1 fuses the fast target acquisition and simplicity of a reflex sight with the latest in thermal imaging technology to bring you the most innovative Thermal Reflex Sight on the market,” said Andrew York, President Electro-Optics Division at SIG SAUER. “This is a true game-changer … and just really fun to use when hunting hogs and predators. Our new ECHO1 is a whole new class of thermal sight, designed in Oregon and assembled right here in the USA.”

The ECHO 1 Digital Thermal Imaging Reflex Sight is the most advanced direct-view thermal sight in the world. Based on the newest generation of thermal imaging sensors, this digital sight offers day or nighttime predator and hog hunting, while functioning similarly to a conventional reflex sight—using both eyes open for fast and intuitive target acquisition with greatly improved situational awareness. The sight is also perfect for home defense, law enforcement, military, and search and rescue situations.

Darkness is no match for the ECHO 1; nor is dust, fog, haze or foliage. Whatever you’re seeking in whatever lighting conditions—day or night—the ECHO 1 will acquire your target’s thermal signature in just seconds. This sight has eight different display modes, including “White Hot” and “Black Hot” to enhance the display for optimal thermal image contrast against the background. Read more

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Bushnell Launches New Optics Lines


Improved Trophy and new Trophy Xtreme Optics Offer New “No Questions Asked” Lifetime WarrantyOVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-quality optics that are waterproof, fog-proof and shock proof, announced a complete re-engineering of the company’s popular Trophy line of hunting optics. In addition, Bushnell is now offering a new feature-laden Trophy Xtreme line of binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes and laser rangefinders for hunting, outdoor and birding enthusiasts.

Bushnell Trophy optics have been trusted for years, and the addition of the all-new Trophy Xtreme line provides even more performance for serious hunters and sport enthusiasts. Both lines will carry the Bushnell “No Questions Asked” Lifetime Warranty. Regardless of how these optics are broken, Bushnell has one response: “Yes, that’s covered.” The No Questions Asked Lifetime Warranty, launched in early 2016, applies to all riflescopes, binoculars and spotting scopes in the Trophy and Trophy Xtreme product families. Read more

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Sig Sauer MPX Advanced Sport Pellet Air Rifle


Available to Test at NRA Annual Meeting at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in LouisvilleNewington, NH – The SIG SAUER line of new semi-automatic Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) air rifles and air pistols will be on full display in the SIG SAUER booth (# 5333) at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Louisville, Kentucky this weekend, and, for those who want to shoot one, the Pyramyd Air airgun range is the place to be. The SIG SAUER MPX™ air rifle will be available on this indoor range – located in booth # 2684 near the main entrance of the Kentucky Exposition Center – for NRA members to test throughout the weekend.

“The SIG MPX air rifle is a lot of fun to shoot whether for serious practice or family fun,” said Dani Navickas, product manager for the SIG SAUER Airgun Division. “We hope many NRA members and their families will take advantage of this opportunity for hands-on time with our air rifle at the Pyramyd Air airgun range during the show. We will also have our full line of new CO2 ASP air rifles and air pistols on display in the SIG SAUER booth.”

These world-class CO2-powered pistols and rifles from SIG SAUER are a new breed of firearms for training and recreation, elevating airguns to a new level of performance and use. The introductory line of SIG SAUER high-performance ASP airguns includes CO2-powered SIG MPX™ and SIG MCX™ semi-automatic rifles in .177 and .22 (pellet-only) calibers, and P226® and P250® semi-auto CO2 pistols in .177 caliber. SIG SAUER ASP airguns not only look like the original guns, they are the same weight and have similar trigger pull. This makes them ideal for training with the added benefit of reduced cost and minimal noise. SIG SAUER is also offering a wide variety of ASP targets and pellet ammunition. Read more

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New Rinehart Doloma Coyote Decoy Uses Motion


Janesville, WI – With years of experience in crafting the most lifelike, durable and realistic archery targets in the industry, Rinehart Targets® expands the scope of their brand with the introduction of the new Rinehart Doloma Coyote decoy. The Doloma Coyote, like all Rinehart Decoys, is hand-sculpted by world-class wildlife artists for unmatched realism in both scale and detail.Rinehart has built its reputation on using specialized, durable and life-like material—and the Doloma Coyote is no exception. It features a patented design, ultra-quiet Rinehart foam for silent transport, and an easy-carry compact configuration for nimble treks to and from any hunting location.

In addition to its stunningly realistic looks, the Doloma Coyote’s strongest attribute is its natural head turning—and neck turning—abilities. The unique design allows the decoy to naturally turn its head in the slightest breeze to simulate life-like movement. With multiple ground stake mounting points strategically positioned behind the front legs, breeze-activated movement allows the entire body of the decoy to pivot in addition to the motion of the head and neck. Read more

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ARES Defense-FightLite Announces STEP-22KT


(Melbourne, FL) – FightLite® Industries, a special products division of ARES Defense Systems, Inc. announces their new patent-pending STEP-22KT™ (Strategic Target Engagement Pistol, Compact-Threaded). The STEP-22KT™ is an accurate, rugged, lightweight and reliable monolithic pistol receiver chambered in .22LR and features a tensioned target barrel with an industry standard ½ x 28″ TPI threaded muzzle for the mounting of silencers, muzzle brakes and other muzzle devices. The STEP-22KT ™ also includes MIL-STD-1913 Rails at the 6 and 12 o’clock positions for mounting lights, lasers, optics and other accessories.Designed primarily for civilian shooters; the STEP-22KT™ is optimized with features to deliver accuracy and reliable performance! The tensioned target barrel chambered in .22 LR “Bentz” dampens accuracy degrading harmonics typically associated with lightweight barrels for excellent and repetitive shot placement. And the patent-pending STEP-22KT™ monolithic receiver ensures that there are no sight rails or tubes to loosen during firing.

All STEP-22™ models are designed to readily interchange with the standard pistol receiver on popular RUGER® Mk-I®, Mk-II®, Mk-III® and 22/45® pistols without any tools or gunsmithing required, providing users with a lightweight pistol capable of accommodating lasers, lights, optics and accessories on monolithic rails that won’t loosen during use. Read more

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MI DNR personnel recover body of missing angler in Chippewa County


Nearly six months after he disappeared while fishing, the body of a Saginaw County man was pulled from the choppy waters of Lake George Thursday afternoon, east of Sault Ste. Marie.The body of William Kenyon Wenzel, 52, of Merrill was positively identified Thursday by a family member.

Wenzel had been reported missing Nov. 27 after he had gone fishing alone in a boat on Lake George. ChippewaMap of the Sault Ste. Marie area with Lake George. County Sheriff’s deputies said there were high winds and waves that day and it was suspected Wenzel had fallen overboard. Read more

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