Hunting Tourism and the African Economy


Washington, DC – Results from a newly published study show that the overall contribution of hunting tourism in eight African nations is an estimated $426 million annually. More than 18,000 hunter tourists visit Africa every year. The study was featured in an article by Bloomberg Economics on June 3.”This work demonstrates that hunting has a much more significant economic impact across southern and eastern Africa than previously thought,” stated Joseph Hosmer, President of SCI Foundation. The report was produced by Southwick Associates, a leading market research and economics firm specializing in outdoor industries. Read more
Hunting, Wildlife

SAF: Americans Should Be Appalled at Effort to Exploit Orlando

BELLEVUE, WA – Attempts by both President Barack Obama and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton to exploit the terror attack in Orlando and further their gun control agenda are outrageous, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.

“Americans should be appalled that both President Obama and Clinton chose to attack the Second Amendment rights of legitimate gun owners instead of radical Islamist terrorists,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Their priorities are upside down.”

During his Sunday response to the Orlando atrocity, the president found time to insert a remark about gun control, insisting, “This massacre is therefore a further reminder of how easy it is for someone to get their hands on a weapon that lets them shoot people in a school, or a house of worship, or a movie theater, or a nightclub. And we have to decide if that’s the kind of country that we want to be.”

“We want a country where the Second Amendment is treated as the fundamental, individual civil right it protects,” Gottlieb said in response. “Americans want a country where they’re not demonized and treated like criminals just because they want to exercise that right.” Read more

Gun Control

Yamaha Introduces 2017 Grizzly and Kodiak ATVs in Realtree Xtra


COLUMBUS, Georgia — Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its 2017 line of ATVs available in Realtree camo — the Grizzly EPS and the Kodiak 700 EPS.2017 Grizzly – Best Overall Performing Big Bore ATV
Boasting superior handling, comfort and performance purpose-built for exploring, hunting and recreational riding, the 2017 Grizzly EPS, outfitted in Realtree Xtra, is designed to be the most comfortable, off-road capable and durable big bore ATV. The Realtree Xtra model features painted plastics, special graphics, machined aluminum wheels, removable fairing with windscreen, heated grips, thumb warmer and heated seat.
The latest generation Grizzly boasts aggressive styling with redesigned front and rear fenders, a handlebar mounted work light, 26-inch tires, twin-piston four-wheel disc brakes, superior suspension, and Yamaha’s proven core drivetrain technologies. Along with Yamaha’s proven Ultramatic® transmission, the 2017 Grizzly delivers optimized engine character for recreational riding featuring a 708cc engine with more power and torque than previous models. Yamaha Grizzly’s handling, performance and off-road capability provide the rider with confidence and comfort. Read more
General

Remington Announces Bicentennial Cash Back Rebates


Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) proudly announces the Remington Bicentennial Cash Back Rebates which includes the largest rebate ever offered on its Core-Lokt ammunition and the first-ever rebate offered on its UMC ammunition.In celebration of Remington’s 200th Anniversary, consumers receive tremendous value with the rebate offers on Model 870 Express shotguns, Model 700 SPS centerfire rifles, Model 700 ADL centerfire rifles, Core-Lokt ammunition, UMC Centerfire Rifle ammunition, UMC Pistol & Revolver ammunition and Marlin XT rimfire rifles.

These cash back, mail-in offers are valid on ammunition and new consumer gun purchases made from June 23, 2016 through July 7, 2016. All requests must be postmarked by July 30, 2016. Starting June 23rd, 2016 you can download and print the rebate form at www.remington.com.

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Firearms

Crimson Trace Offers New Kimber Options


(Wilsonville, OR)–Wilsonville, Oregon-based Crimson Trace is proud to announce that Kimber’s new Micro 9 semi-auto pistol will be equipped from the factory with Crimson Trace Lasergrips®—the new LG-409 P10 Rosewood—with a red laser sight. This new Kimber pistol is offered to buyers pre-equipped with Crimson Trace laser sights and this newest pairing continues a long tradition of cooperation between the two manufacturers.Direct from Crimson Trace, customers can also order the Lasergrips LG-409 in standard black rubber with a red laser sight. The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price is less than $300 for this product. These new Lasergrips also are designed for a from-the-factory fit onto the Kimber Micro 9 pistol. Additional details are at www.crimsontrace.com. Read more
Optics

Tavor X95 300 Blackout at Eurosatory


Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for law enforcement agencies as well as governments and armies around the world – marks TAVOR’s decade of excellence in combat. The company will present, for the first time, the military version of the X95 assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout caliber.According to Uri Amit, IWI’s President and CEO, “We are currently celebrating TAVOR’s decade of successful military operation. The TAVOR became the first new generation bullpup rifle to achieve such popularity in such a short time; in only ten years it has been adopted by dozens of armies and units around the world. The TAVOR was developed in response to the evolving changes in the battlefield, which required a versatile weapon to support fighting in both Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and in open areas. Reaching the highest levels of accuracy in ranges of up to 500 meters, the TAVOR has excellent ergonomics, making it easier for the fighter to operate it on the battlefield.”

For the first time at Eurosatory, the company will present the X95 (MICRO TAVOR) assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout caliber – making the X95 a multi-caliber platform with the ability to switch to any of 4 calibers (5.56X45mm, 9mm, 5.45X39mm, and now – 7.62×35 mm). The conversion is easily accomplished, requiring only a change of the barrel. Due to the fact that the BLK 300 and the 5.56mm ammunition have the same dimensions, they both use the same standard AR magazine. Since a wide variety of ammunition can be used for the BLK 300 caliber, the rifle can be silenced at a very high level, which is not possible with the current 5.56mm ammunition.

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Firearms

Armorer School Announcement


Accokeek, Maryland – Beretta USA is now offering armorer training on our line of LE/Military firearms including the 92/96 (M9) and Px4 Storm pistol series, Cx4 Storm carbine and the 1301 Tactical shotgun.The Beretta Armorer Training Courses are designed for the Law Enforcement/Military armorer, firearms instructor and technician. These courses provide complete, detailed answers to specific questions concerning the mechanical functioning, operating procedures, field stripping, inspection, trouble shooting, and maintenance of our firearms.

Courses are held both at the Beretta USA facility in Accokeek, MD, or in the field. Please contact our administrator for details on scheduling an In-Field class. Read more

Firearms

MI anglers asked to complete online muskellunge survey DNR employee holding up muskellunge


The Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Michigan Muskie Alliance, is investigating the muskellunge fisheries of the state by distributing an online angler survey.Since 2014 an angler survey has been conducted, gathering information about muskellunge angler demographics and catch data. Fisheries managers have difficulties obtaining muskellunge angler information through traditional survey methods, such as creel and postcard surveys. Starting this year the survey is being conducted online and can be found on the DNR and Michigan Muskie Alliance websites or through the survey’s link. Read more
Fishing

New Arctic grayling initiative could bring historical species back to Michigan’s waters


The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, has announced a proposed initiative that aims to bring back an extirpated species to the state – Arctic grayling.The proposed initiative, announced at today’s Natural Resources Commission meeting in Gaylord, will seek to establish self-sustaining populations of Arctic grayling throughout its historical range. The initiative is a proposed objective in the DNR’s 2017 Inland Trout Management Plan, which currently is being drafted.

The Arctic grayling is a native and iconic fish species in Michigan. Slate blue in color, they have a sail-like dorsal fin and were virtually the only native stream salmonid in the Lower Peninsula. In the lower 48 states they are native only to Michigan and Montana, further cementing their legendary status.

Michigan’s native grayling population died off nearly a century ago due to statewide logging efforts of the 1800s, over-fishing and general habitat destruction. Read more

Fishing
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