Federal’s All-New Master Class Sporting Clay Shotshell Now Shipping

Federal Ammunition recently launched an all-new shotshell product line: Federal Master Class. This competition-level sporting clay load features a customized Podium wad that extracts peak performance from utilizing Federal’s straight-wall hull, reliable primers, high-antimony lead shot, and select propellant. Federal Master Class loads are currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.

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“Master Class gives shooters competitively priced loads with top-quality internal components needed to break the most challenging targets in sporting clays and FITASC,” said Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Manager Josh Vickers. “From the unique and attractive blue hull to a new shot sorting process utilized in its loading, this new product line is built to exceed the expectations of all Sporting Clay shooters.”

Master Class features two top-tier components, a one-piece Podium wad and high-antimony lead shot that balances hardness and density. It’s constructed with a straight-wall hull, inserted plastic base wad and striated tube for optimum performance. Read more

Ammunition

Outdoor Edge Introduces New RAZOR HTX Replaceable Blade Knives

DENVER – Outdoor enthusiasts and hunting aficionados, get ready to elevate your outdoor experience. Outdoor Edge has unveiled its latest innovation in multi-functional knives with the RAZOR HTXä line of folding and fixed-blade knives. With an impressive array of blade assortments and new SawSafeä feature, this new collection is designed to enhance its beloved legacy models of RAZOR hunting knives. Whether you are skinning game or tackling tasks around the camp, RAZOR HTX knives promise versatility and reliability like never before

The RAZOR HTX collection includes three folding and two fixed blade knives, each equipped with an assortment of six blades tailored for different hunting applications, a replaceable wood/bone saw, a blade storage pod, and a blade holder micro clean-out tool. All knives also feature the new cutting-edge SawSafeÔ technology. This is an added security device integrated into the blade locking mechanism that provides reinforcement during the push and pull of the saw blade and ensures that you can tackle tough tasks.

The folding knives are available in 3.0”, 3.5”, and 5.0” blade lengths and feature a sturdy steel frame construction, ensuring durability during demanding outdoor tasks. The rubberized TPR scales provide an excellent grip, making it easier to handle even in challenging conditions. The inclusion of a pocket clip on the 3.0” and 3.5” models enhances portability, making carrying the RAZOR HTX folders effortless wherever your adventures take you.

The RAZOR HTX fixed blades are available in two sizes, a 3.0” and a 3.5, and come standard with a durable drop-point compatible sheath to ensure safe transport. Read more

Cutlery

DNR reports Washtenaw County’s first CWD-positive wild deer

March 12, 2025

Washtenaw is now the 15th Michigan county where chronic wasting disease has been identified in the wild deer population, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An adult buck found acting ill in Salem Township recently tested positive for CWD.

The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which works with the DNR to identify CWD in Michigan’s wild deer herd, confirmed the CWD finding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, in Ames, Iowa, also confirmed the test result.

CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, elk and moose. The disease is chronic, slow developing, and spreads slowly across the landscape. To date, CWD has also been detected in wild deer in the following Michigan counties: Clinton, Dickinson, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kent, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm and Ogemaw.

Prior to focused CWD surveillance in Washtenaw County, voluntary sampling between 2016 and 2019 resulted in 824 deer tested. In 2021 and 2022, focused CWD surveillance efforts were conducted to gather additional samples, and 875 more deer were tested. While this is the first positive in Washtenaw County, 39 deer in neighboring Jackson County have tested positive for CWD, through combined DNR collections and direct hunter submissions to the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

“The expansion of chronic wasting disease to Washtenaw County is consistent with the slow spread we’ve seen throughout Michigan,” said Chad Fedewa, acting DNR deer, elk and moose management specialist. “This case was identified thanks to a resident who saw a deer that appeared ill and reported it to us. Every piece of data is valuable in helping us make science-based decisions to support Michigan’s wildlife. We are grateful that Michigan residents value deer and stay engaged in this way.” Read more

Wildlife

Big Nest Boxes for Owls, Kestrels, & Ducks

Who wouldn’t enjoy seeing young Eastern Screech Owls peering out of the entrance to a nest box they provided (photo by Judy Fairchild).
A male American Kestrel surveys the area outside a big nest box that a pair has adopted for the nesting season. Big nest boxes supplement the lack of safe, natural nesting cavities and help to reduce competition for nest sites.
A female Wood Duck perches atop a big nest box during an incubation break. You can position a big nest box for ducks near a wetland, or in the midst of a marsh.

For another level of birding fun, consider adding a big nest box to your property, or to a nearby park or nature center – with permission of course. Big nest boxes provide additional, safer nesting locations for large cavity nesting birds, including such impressive birds as Screech Owls, American Kestrels, Wood Ducks, and Hooded Mergansers. Large natural cavities suitable for these nesting birds are in especially short supply, and we can provide safer nesting options for larger cavity nesting birds by providing Big Nest Boxes with all the right features.

The larger cavity nesting birds – owls, kestrels, and ducks – primarily rely on large natural holes in tree trunks and large cavities in branches, but these are not always safe from predators like raccoons, large snakes, and tree squirrels. Large woodpecker cavities can be used by small owls and kestrels, but ducks can only use larger natural cavities that have a bigger entrance hole. Read more

Wildlife

XS Sights Introduces Optic Plates and OR-Height Sight Bundles for Glock MOS Pistols

XS® Sights is pleased to introduce XS Optic Plates for Glock MOS pistols (for ACRO and RMR footprint optics) and low-profile XS Optics-Ready (OR) Minimalist Sights for Glock that do not obstruct the field of view. These backup iron sights (BUIS) combined with the XS Optic Plate offer a complete mounting solution for those who like to run a red dot on their pistol yet want maximum visibility in the optic window while having a simple back-up sight picture in case the optic fails.

The XS Optic Plates and Optics-Ready Sights are available as bundles or sold individually.

XS Optic Plates for Glock, available to fit ACRO or RMR footprint optics, are designed for strength and reliability, providing a secure and seamless mounting solution. Each plate features precision CNC machining and a durable BlackNitride finish for enhanced corrosion resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance. Engineered for ideal optic alignment, these plates are compatible with the most common red dots on the market, offering a rock-solid foundation for law enforcement, self-defense, and competition use.

Features:

  • Precision CNC machined steel
  • 30% more thread engagement
  • BlackNitride finish for corrosion resistance
  • Easy installation
  • Made in the USA

The plates will fit the following Glock MOS Models: 17, 19, 34, 45, & 47

Retail Price: $82.99

XS OR Minimalist Sights eliminate the need for heigh calculations, giving you the perfect co-witness out of the box. XS OR Sights for Glock pistols are simple and low-profile back up iron sights to maximize visibility through your optic’s window. Read more

Firearms, Optics

FPC Asks Supreme Court to Hear Age-Based Gun Ban Case

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has asked the United States Supreme Court to hear its Worth v. Jacobson case, agreeing with the State of Minnesota that the Court should take up the State’s petition in order to affirm FPC’s victory below and eliminate unconstitutional age-based bans across the country. FPC’s Supreme Court brief and the Eighth Circuit’s unanimous decision in favor of FPC and its co-plaintiffs can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/worth.

“While the court below correctly held that Minnesota’s age restriction on carrying firearms is unconstitutional, [Minnesota] is correct that the federal courts of appeal have divided over the constitutionality of such laws,” argues FPC’s response brief. “Whether the government may prevent peaceable 18-to-20-year-old Americans from acquiring or carrying firearms is a question of fundamental importance, and Respondents agree that it merits this Court’s review.”

“This case presents the perfect vehicle for the Supreme Court to take up this incredibly important issue and hold that all peaceable adults have the right to keep and bear arms. In case after case, FPC and our allies have successfully shown that these age-based bans are unconstitutional and cannot survive scrutiny. The Court should grant review and affirm the Eighth Circuit’s well-reasoned decision,” explained FPC President Brandon Combs. Read more

Gun Control

ESCORT BullTac – Mag Fed: The Next Evolution in Tactical Pump-Action Shotguns

Pump action shotguns are found in nearly every industry that requires firearms. Pump action designs offer versatility and dependability mixed with firepower unmatched by any other type of firearm. The pump action shotgun has cemented itself in law enforcement, hunting, and sport. New for 2025, ESCORT Shotguns releases the BullTac – Mag Fed, a tactical pump-action shotgun for everyone.

The BullTac – Mag Fed is available in 12-gauge, 20-gauge, or .410 cal, all with 3-inch chambers. The bullpup design features the use of Escort’s already available VTS magazines for capacity, versatility, and relative ease in changing ammunition type. Great for sport, security, and law enforcement, the BullTac – Mag Fed features a carry handle riser with built in front and adjustable rear sites. A removable, vented muzzle brake and muzzle cap are included for use depending on need, while accessories can be mounted via the integrated picatinny rail sections.

With a bullpup design, the polymer stock and forend provide excellent all-weather use with simple and effective tactile retention. Flashlights, lasers, magazines, and shell holders may be quickly attached and detached for all-in-one carry options without additional, separate accessory holders. This short bullpup simplifies home defense, security, and law enforcement work. Read more

Firearms

ATN Corp’s Highly Demanded TICO LTV 640×480 Ready to Ship

ATN Corp, the foremost authority in advanced Smart Digital, Night Vision, and Thermal Vision Optics is pleased to announce that one of their latest innovations, the TICO LTV 640×480 is ready to ship. This groundbreaking thermal clip-on device offers a revolutionary upgrade for hunters and observers, transforming any daytime scope into a high-performance thermal sight. The product was unveiled at SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas and received incredible feedback with staggering demand.

With the TICO LTV, you’ll experience a significant upgrade in your hunting and outdoor gear with the TICO LTV from ATN. This innovative thermal clip-on effortlessly converts your daytime scope into a high-performance thermal sight, offering unprecedented benefits for predator detection and observation. With versatile viewing modes including Black Hot, White Hot, and Color, the TICO LTV adapts to various environments and target detection needs, ensuring you never miss a moment.

The TICO LTV is engineered for simplicity and efficiency. It attaches quickly to your rifle scope using the Scope Mounting System (SMS) or Quick Detach Mount (QDM), providing a secure and swift connection. There’s no need for zeroing; just install, align with the reticle, and you’re ready to go. Despite its advanced features, including a 1024×768 OLED display, the TICO LTV remains lightweight at just 1.1 lbs and boasts an ultra-low power consumption for over 8 hours of continuous use. Read more

Optics

Hatsan Velox in OD Green

Releasing in 2025, HatsanUSA will offer the Velox PCP semi-auto air pistol in OD Green. Functioning identically to the already popular black and FDE Velox, the new color is an addition that is sure to stand out.

Available in .22 cal or .25 cal, the Velox ensures an unparalleled shooting experience for enthusiasts of all levels. Its trigger system offers a light, smooth pull with a precise release. The adjustable fiber optic sights provide easy to see shot placement. A removable 55cc air cylinder with quick disconnect fitting and pressure gauge simplifies charging and pressure monitoring. Equipped with adjustable, removable fiber optic rear and front sights, the Velox integrates an optics rail supporting both 11mm dovetail and 22mm Weaver optic mounts. The Velox features a ½ UNF threaded muzzle tip, accommodating various sound moderators according to your preference.

A standout feature is a spare quick-change cylinder and magazine storage in the grip for always ready-to-go power. A custom hard case is included with the Velox OD Green, always providing safe and dedicated storage. This blend of power and technology continues to look great with the OD Green finish, available this 2025. Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory Announces Coyote Brown and Tactical Gray SA-35 Pistols

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of two new variants of the popular SA-35™ 9mm pistol in Cerakote® Coyote Brown and Tactical Gray, featuring ruggedly durable G10 grips in complementary colors. The Coyote Brown variant will initially be a Lipsey’s distributor-exclusive model for 60 days upon its launch.

The U.S.-made line of SA-35 pistols takes advantage of modern materials and manufacturing techniques while still retaining the appeal of the original P-35 design. The pistols feature forged carbon steel frames and slides as well as cold hammer forged barrels for maximum strength and durability.

The pistols also feature numerous performance and ergonomic enhancements. These include subtle but significant changes to the barrel feed ramp to ensure the pistols will work with today’s cutting-edge defensive rounds. Further upgrades include a factory-tuned trigger, 15-round flush-fit magazine, beveled magazine well, recontoured “no-bite” hammer design, modern Tactical Rack sights, extended thumb safety and more.

Additionally, the choice was made to configure the SA-35 without the magazine disconnect as found in the original design. This brings it in line with the rest of Springfield Armory’s offerings and provides the ability for magazines to drop freely. Read more

Firearms
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