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Gene Lumsden, CEO of Legacy Sports International, Inc. proudly announces the New! Pointer Synthetic Deluxe Semi-auto Shotgun from Legacy Sports International, Inc.The New Synthetic Deluxe Pointer Semi-auto is a gas actuated shotgun available in 12 gauge with 2 ¾”- 3″ chambering, 28 inch barrels, a 5+1 magazine capacity and a magazine cut-off for quick load changes. The black, tough synthetic stock is also coated in soft-touch to ensure a positive grip in the harshest conditions. Pointer Synthetic Deluxe shotguns come with fiber optic front sights and five interchangeable chokes in F, M, IM, IC and CL constrictions. MSRP: $607.00 Read more

Crimson Trace Offers 1911 Wood Upgrades

Crimson Trace LG-17 Lasergrips, Cocobolo

(Wilsonville, OR)—Gun owners have a love—and sometimes hate— relationship with wood. Wood grain and texture looks stunning to many, but in some products it is not as durable or reliable as other available materials, such as hard resin-based G10. Until just a decade or so back, nearly every firearm sold included some type of wood in the stock, forend and grips. For those who love wood, Crimson Trace offers nearly a dozen laser sight options with wood to upgrade the iconic 1911 pistol. Read more

AKTI Partners with West Virginia Citizen’s Defense League to Pass WV House Bill 4145

Cody, WY – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) Friday, in partnership with the West Virginia Citizen’s Defense League (WVCDL), applauded the passage of HB 4145. The legislation allows a law-abiding citizen of West Virginia, who is 21 years of age or older, to lawfully carry a knife, open or concealed, without needing to first obtain a government-issued permit.

AKTI is a non-profit 501(c)6 organization which represents all segments of the knife industry and knife users, promoting reasonable and responsible knife legislation and enforcement. We believe that law-abiding citizens should be able to carry their essential and valuable tools without the fear of arbitrary, inconsistent and ineffective governmental restrictions.

“We are extremely pleased to see HB 4145 pass the West Virginia Legislature,” said AKTI’s Executive Director, Jan Billeb. “We believe that HB 4145 will be beneficial to all citizens in the State of West Virginia. It allows for eligible persons to carry the knife of their choice. This positive legislation would ensure that law-abiding West Virginia citizens are not criminalized for possession and carry of a tool.”

AKTI worked closely with WVCDL, who was instrumental in the momentum behind the legislation. WVCDL is a non-partisan, non-profit, all-volunteer, grassroots organization of concerned West Virginians who support our individual right to keep and bear arms for defense of self, family, home and state, and for lawful hunting and recreational use.

“The West Virginia Citizens Defense League is proud to have authored HB 4145 and is extremely pleased with the legislatures decision to support the rights of West Virginians,”

said Art Thomm, WVCLD’s Vice President. “The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature. The WVCDL urges the Governor to support West Virginians and sign the bill into law”

More About AKTI
The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) is a non-profit organization (501(c)6) representing all segments of the knife industry and all knife users. Formed in true grassroots fashion by concerned industry leaders after considerable discussion with individual knifemakers, knife magazine publishers, and a broad section of the knife community, AKTI has been the reasonable and responsible voice of the knife community since 1998. AKTI’s mission is to ensure that Americans will always be able to make, buy, sell, own, carry and use knives and edged tools. To learn more, please visit www.akti.org.

MidwayUSA Now Offering Ruger Ammunition

MidwayUSA is pleased to announce Ruger® Ammunition as one of the newest additions to their Ammunition offering. Injection molding technology and a proprietary mixture of copper and high-tensile strength nylon is the key to the ARX® bullet. The result is a consistently accurate, low ricochet, lead-free bullet with sound terminal performance – made right here in the USA.”We were impressed by the innovations PolyCase has developed and incorporated into the ARX® bullet technology,” said Mike Fifer, Ruger® CEO. “Ruger prides itself on being an industry leader in innovation, so matching up the Ruger® brand with cutting-edge PolyCase bullet technology seemed a perfect fit.” Read more

Streamlight Introduces TLR-6 Universal Kit

Includes a Light/Laser Module and Housings for 18+ Sub-Compact HandgunsEAGLEVILLE, PA – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a Universal Weapon Kit for its TLR-6® handgun light that includes a light/laser module and six interchangeable housings to fit a variety of sub-compact handguns. The housings are designed for use with more than 18 different models of Glock®, M&P Shield™, KAHR®, SIG SAUER® and Kimber® handguns.

The TLR-6, the first light with an integrated red aiming laser for sub-compact handguns, is designed to maximize visibility and targeting capability in a variety of home defense and tactical applications. Streamlight introduced the light — an industry first — in 2015 with a housing designed to fit the trigger guard of Glock® 42 and Glock® 43 handguns. Read more

Online Video: Why The Forest, Deer and Wildlife Need Fire

In the newest online video the GrowingDeer.tv team debunks the myths and negative associations of using prescribed fire as a tool to improve wildlife habitat and timber. Plus, they explain how to improve hunting in your local area by forming a deer hunting co-op. Watch this online video today to learn more! Read more

Parker Unleashes The Challenger II

MINT SPRING, VA. Parker Bows, the leading manufacturer of high quality Compound bows and Crossbows as well as RED HOT Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the Challenger II, a crossbow specifically Designed for youth and ladies.At an amazing weight of only 6 lbs, the Challenger II is compact and lightweight, making it easy to shoulder and shoot. With an adjustable draw weight of 125 to 150 lbs, the Challenger II can be customized to fit the hunter with no special tools, no bowpress or additional parts required. The Challenger II shoots a deadly 300 Feet Per Second at the maximum draw weight. The vented forearm with safety finger flange gives the added safety and balance to keep a steadier aim on the target. The Challenger II is engineered with Parker’s Exclusive Synergy Cams that deliver greater performance and diminish the cocking effort by over 50% when paired with the RED HOT EZ Roller Rope Cocker; making Parker crossbows the easiest to cock in the industry. Read more

Light Up The Night With Browning’s High Noon Rechargeable Spotlight

Powerful white LED never needs replacing
Effective distance up to 550 yards
Waterproof and submersible up to 3 feet for 30 minutes
Rugged polycarbonate housing

Browning’s new High Noon Rechargeable Spotlight features a powerful white LED that never needs replacing. With brightness levels ranging from 50 to 850 lumens, the light has an effective distance of up to 550 yards. It is waterproof and submersible to three feet for 30 minutes and even floats.
The rugged polycarbonate housing has a flexible rubber lens ring for drop protection and a built-in adjustable stand for hands free use. The rechargeable Li-ion battery will run 1.1 hours on high mode setting and 24 hours on low mode setting. A lock-out switch on the handle keeps the user from accidently turning the light on. The light comes in black and also features a fast strobe setting for signaling.

Suggested Retail, $109.99.

For more information on new Browning flashlights for 2016, please visit www.browning.com. High Noon

Find Next Season’s Buck Now

Few things are more depressing to a die-hard deer hunter than watching the sun set on the last day of deer season. Regardless of how good or bad the season was, you always wish for one more opportunity to sit in the stand. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and once you’ve accepted the reality of the season’s close, it can be real easy to settle into “hibernation” mode and wait for springtime activities like bass fishing or turkey hunting. The truth is, though, there is no better time than now to start preparing for next deer season. Here are four steps you can take now to ensure you fill that buck tag next season.