Candlelight cross-country ski night offers cold-weather fun

 Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area will hold a candlelight cross-country ski event Saturday, Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m. (depending upon weather). The candlelit trail will begin at the Red Activity Barn. A warming fire and refreshments also will be available.

Snowshoers are welcome but are reminded to walk on the side of the trail, away from the ski tracks. The trails are groomed and open throughout the day for general cross-country skiing. Skis and snowshoes may be available to rent for this event. Advance registration is required to rent equipment. Please call the park at 810-797-4439 for details. Read more

General

Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reel; serious gear for anglers who mean business

If you’re the kind of angler who researches the history of a reservoir to find hidden roadbeds or other structure or spends hours retying knots and pre-rigging Carolina rigs, you’ve moved past the realm of weekend angler to what is known as a “serious Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reelfisherman.” Because you mean business when you’re on the water, you want top-of-the-line gear – such as the Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reels – to help you perform like a pro.

The Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reel is a line of ultimate all-around spinning reels perfect for whether you’re chasing bass, walleye, crappie or trout.

With Mag Spool Technology™, the forged aluminum spool on each Johnny Morris Signature reel is 30 percent wider than standard spinning reels so it takes in more line with each revolution.  Fewer turns mean less line twist and better lay resulting in longer casts and extended life of the line. The 11-bearing system with Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse and super-smooth sealed carbon fiber drag powerfully control every fish that swims. Read more

Fishing

Dead Air Armament’s Mask-22 Suppressor

Lawrenceville, Ga. (January 2015) – Dead Air Armament™, the suppressor company founded by Mike Pappas and distributed through BPI Outdoors, is proud to announce the latest addition to their 100% USA made, unique product line, the Mask -22 silencer.

Dead Air’s new .22LR suppressor is available in two versions, a Heavy Duty constructed of titanium and stainless steel and a Light Duty model that is a proprietary blend of titanium and 7075 T6 Aluminum. Since the .22LR caliber is well-known to be one of the “dirtiest” rounds, Dead Air came up with the ultimate solution by making the Mask-22 disassemble easily and completely for cleaning. A Cerakote finish on both models prevent corrosion and wear from what will be years of shooting enjoyment.

Both the Heavy Duty and Light Duty Mask-22 suppressors measure 5.25 inches in length with a 1.070 inch diameter. The Heavy Duty model weighs 6.3 ounces and can be used for direct thread applications. It is rated for .22LR up to 5.7 x 28. The Light Duty model weighs approximately 5.0 ounces and is rated for .22LR only.

The Mask-22™ Heavy Duty and Light Duty suppressor models from Dead Air Armament are backed by a no questions asked Lifetime Warranty. MSRP is $499.00. Read more

Fishing

Steiner eOptics Launches New Green Laser/Light Combo

Monterey, California – Steiner eOptics® (formerly Laser Devices) announces the SBAL-PL, one of the most compact, lightweight pistol-mounted laser aiming and white light illuminating systems available today.

The SBAL-PL combines a battlefield proven green laser aiming module with a new, high output, 500-lumen white-light illuminator for rapid target acquisition and aiming. The SBAL-PL’s low-parallax allows the operator to minimize the differential between point-of-aim and point-of-impact for increased accuracy at varying ranges. For maximum flexibility, SBAL-PL allows the operator to either aim independently or aim and illuminate simultaneously, all with the quick tap of a button. The SBAL-PL is designed for quick mounting onto mid to large frame pistols with an integrated adjustable butterfly mount. Housed in a rugged, waterproof aircraft aluminum 6061-T6 / MIL-SPEC Type III hardcoat anodized case, the SBAL-PL delivers long battery life and easy-of-use in a compact, under 4 oz. package. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Michigan Dometic Violence and Personal Protection Orders Bill Pending Signature

This from MCRGO…

Senate Bill 789 –

Senate Bill 789, reforms Michigan’s concealed pistol licensing process, eliminates county gun boards and makes Michigan a true shall-issue state. It has still not been acted on by Governor Snyder. The bill was presented to the governor on December 31. Snyder has until this Wednesday, January 14, to either sign the bill or veto the bill. If he does not act on it, the bill will be pocket vetoed. The former legislature, no longer in session, cannot override the veto.

Over the past week, misinformation has been publicized regarding SB 789’s impact on victims of violence and potential victims of violence. This misinformation is inaccurate and is either politically-motivated, or based on a failure to evaluate the legislation in its entirety, the context of all applicable state and federal laws, and their practical application in our legal system.

SB 789 is a process-only reform bill that retains and actually strengthens Michigan’s CPL eligibility standards, among – if not -the strongest of any “shall issue” state in the nation. It ensures action against a concealed pistol license (CPL) following criminal charges, a conviction, or a firearms restriction personal protection order (PPO) is immediate, automatic and does not require deliberative action by gun boards. It has absolutely no impact on a victim’s ability to obtain a PPO. It enhances the ability of actual or potential victims of violence to protect themselves using all tools afforded by the legal system, including a CPL; and it updates the CPL law to conform to federal protections for private medical records. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

Ruger Introduces SR1911 Lightweight Commander Style Pistol

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is excited to introduce the Ruger® SR1911® Lightweight Commander-Style pistol; an aluminum frame version of the popular SR1911 Commander-Style pistol. This new model features a black anodized aluminum frame with a satin stainless finish on the slide, resulting in an attractive two-tone appearance in a gun that weighs 7oz. less than the all stainless steel version. It comes factory equipped with an integrated, polished titanium feed ramp and features thin, hardwood grip panels for concealed carry, as well as front strap serrations for improved grip.

Ruger engineers took a hard look at how they could utilize new materials to improve the performance of the aluminum-framed 1911. Most aluminum frame pistols tend to show excessive wear on the feed ramp, particularly when shooting modern hollow-point ammunition. This can result in unreliable feeding and may be expensive to correct. The new SR1911 Lightweight Commander-Style pistol comes factory equipped with an integrated polished titanium feed ramp for a lifetime of reliable performance. Read more

Firearms

Weatherby Announces 70th Anniversary Mark V Rifle

Weatherby®, Inc. celebrates its 70th anniversary with a limited-edition Mark V® custom package that is sure to be the envy of any hunter or firearms collector. Each package comes with a limited-edition Mark V rifle, a custom-designed leather rifle case and a commemorative knife handcrafted by Dan Weatherby (son of company President Ed Weatherby). Only 70 of these unique packages will be produced. They can be seen at Weatherby’s SHOT Show booth, #12729, starting Tuesday, January 20, in Las Vegas.

“This 70th Anniversary rifle is as special as it is rare,” said Adam Weatherby, executive vice president/chief operating officer. “It is meant to honor Weatherby’s unique past while inspiring the dreams of hunters and shooters around the world.”

The Mark V 70th Anniversary rifle is offered in company founder Roy Weatherby’s favorite caliber, .257 Weatherby Magnum. Rifle highlights include an exhibition-grade California claro walnut stock with a high-gloss finish and Pachmayr waffle-style recoil pad. The stock features skipline checkering and double forend tip and grip cap spacers, which are designed to emulate those of custom Weatherby rifles from the 1960s.

All metalwork has a high-gloss finish. The custom steel bottom metal features Weatherby’s 70th Anniversary logo etched in gold. Barrel length is 24 inches (#1 contour). Read more

Firearms

Plano Reinvents the Arrow Box

Model 112400 Crossbow Max Bolt Case shown

Model 112400 Crossbow Max Bolt Case shown

Plano Reinvents The Plastic Arrow Box With The All-new Crossbow Max Bolt Case And All-new Arrow Max Case

Plano, IL – Archers’ arrows are where you find them: a few in the bow case, six in the quiver, and a dozen in that cardboard thingy behind the door. Specialized arrow tubes and plastic arrow cases see their share of action too, but have their limitations. Most arrow tubes provide great crush resistance, but access is limited to a narrow opening at one end. Plastic box-type cases provide better access and more efficient storage, but may not be as strong as tubes. Read more

Archery

POF-USA Releases The Skirmish, Ideal For Competition Use

PHOENIX, AZ- Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA) is proud to announce The Skirmish, directly influenced by requests of competition shooters. This new configuration boasts an extended handguard, completely ambidextrous lower receiver and is available in light (.223cal/5.56mm) and heavy (.308cal/7.62.51mm) variations.

The Skirmish features a 14.5″ M rail handguard which provides the necessary real estate for modern shooting positions. The M rail is unique in that additional rail sections are able to be mounted based on the shooters needs, or stripped off to reduce weight/size. If the top rails are removed from the M rail, the shooter has the ability to utilize optics with larger objectives and lower mounting options. This feature ensures solid cheek weld and increases point of aim consistency. Keeping with the desire for consistency, The Skirmish features a fixed Magpul MOE Carbine stock. Read more

Firearms

Redesigned Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor Low Glow LED Trail Camera

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in high performance sports optics for more than 65 years and a market leader in the trail camera industry, has introduced a completely redesigned Trophy® Cam HD low-glow trail camera. Leading the industry with true one-year battery life and fast 0.2 second trigger speed, the Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor offers a host of valuable features.

Featuring 36 low-glow Infrared LEDs with a flash range of 100 feet, a 14MP camera and high definition 1080p video, the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor produces the absolute best images and video day or night ever offered in a Trophy Cam. The cameras include hybrid capture mode, a hyper passive infrared sensor (PIR) and an extended detection range.

The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor series has an aggressive design with a latch system that is more durable and easier to operate and a strengthened cable lock channel for enhanced security in the field. Also included with the camera is a removable ARD (anti-reflective device) that offers additional concealment of the LEDs.

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Hunting, Wildlife
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