Remington’s New Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun Line, Now Shipping in 360 Buckhammer

Remington Ammunition announces the debut of a new line of ammunition, Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun. Making its first appearance at SHOT Show 2025, the new line of ammunition optimizes the proven performance of Core-Lokt Tipped for use in lever guns.

“Big Green is excited to be bringing the Core-Lokt Tipped family into the world of lever guns,” said Jon Langenfeld, Research and Development Engineer at Remington Ammunition. “The resurgence of the lever gun was a welcome sight within Remington. We knew it would only be right to allow every lever gun shooter, whether novice or expert, the ability to utilize the trusted performance of Remington’s Core-Lokt Tipped in a variety of lever gun calibers.” Read more

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Canik’s Mete MC9 Prime

Canik is proud to introduce their all-new micro-compact pistol, the Canik Mete MC9 Prime. Evolving from the Mete MC9 family, Canik has taken over 2 years of input from their consumers and created the next evolution of micro compact pistols. The Canik Mete MC9 Prime represents the pinnacle of innovation and craftsmanship within the Mete MC9 series.

Created in their state-of-the-art Canik USA facility in West Palm Beach, FL, the Mete MC9 Prime was engineered to meet the demands of the modern firearms enthusiast. From new and aggressive slide lightning cuts, to the ergonomic fit and placement of the firearm in your hand, Canik has elevated the concealed carry world with the Mete MC9 PRIME. Read more

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Fix It Sticks Introduces Self Contained Brush System for Cleaning Model 700 Actions

Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced an exciting new tool bit, the Model 700 Quick Action Brush. This new brush system efficiently and effectively cleans the hard-to-reach areas of the Remington 700 Action. Like all Fix It Sticks tools, the Model 700 Quick Action Brush is extremely compact, making it easy to carry in any Fix It Sticks tool kit or range bag. Read more

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Franchi’s  Next-Generation Affinity 3 and 3.5 Shotguns

Since its introduction, Franchi’s Affinity 3 and Affinity 3.5 semi-auto shotguns have served as steady companions in duck blinds, upland fields, and competitive venues across the country and around the world. For 2025, Franchi proudly unveils the next generation of this sporting arm as the brand’s first all-new semi-auto platform in over a decade.

The new-generation Affinity 3 and 3.5 semi-auto Inertia Driven® shotguns are constructed around a fresh stock design that not only highlights the brand’s Italian artistry DNA but also boosts ergonomics for faster, more positive handling in all shooting conditions. A thinner forend with increased checkering offers a better hold and snappier swings. This concept extends to the grip, where the checkering is distributed higher and farther back on the grip to enhance control.

Aesthetics have not been overlooked in the new stock design. Clean lines flow gracefully from the grip, across the receiver, and into the forend, creating a visual continuity that reflects the shotgun’s exquisite ergonomics and precision construction. This design is also supported by a new trigger guard that subtly blends with the overall profile. Read more

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On Demand Live Stream—Next-Level Scouting from Stealth Cam

After rocking the industry with the release of their Revolver™ and Revolver™ PRO 360-Degree Cellular Trail Cameras in 2024, the world’s most trusted trail camera brand has once again upped the ante.

Gone are the days of walking into your setup blind. Stealth Cam™, the leader in cellular trail camera technology for more than two decades, announced the release of a functionality update to their Command Pro app in 2025. Available on select trail camera models, this enhancement allows users to send a command for a specific camera to capture and instantly view photos or simultaneously watch up to 3 minutes of live video footage of their hunting area with just the push of a button.

And that means hunters can now be more prepared than ever when heading into the field. Not only is it easy to ensure the coast is clear on their way to a given stand but being able to keep an eye on recreational properties, even those across state lines, has never been simpler. With just a tap, On Demand Live Stream instantly begins streaming real-time video to their device, so nothing is left to chance. Read more

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Prairie Fire Becomes Staccato Vegas

Staccato 2011, the creators of 2011® pistol, Staccato Ammo, and Staccato Ranch, is proud to announce their westward expansion to serve the Las Vegas valley with an all-new shooting experience: Staccato Vegas.

Staccato Vegas is set on 500 acres in the American Southwest, featuring more than 50 unique shooting ranges, SWAT-style competition courses, long distance rifle platforms, and a full ropes course.

Our new Vegas facility will be included in the Staccato Unlimited membership program, granting unique and exclusive access to the makers of the 2011 – the world’s best shooting handgun – including both Staccato Ranch and Staccato Vegas. Read more

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Michigan’s 2024 Elk Hunting Season: Outcomes and Highlights

With the wrap of Michigan’s 2024 elk season, hunters saw challenging conditions during Hunt Period 1 and improved outcomes in Hunt Period 2. More than 250 licenses were issued across both periods, and hunters harvested 180 elk in all.

Hunt Period 1

The season began in late August and spanned 12 days throughout September. High temperatures during the fall hunt reduced elk movement during the day, making it difficult to locate elk during hunting hours. Additionally, the heat deterred some hunters from participating out of concern about meat spoilage and heat-related conditions.

Michigan’s early season is designed to remove elk living outside of the designated elk management area, which is primarily the Pigeon River Country State Forest. There are 100 licenses issued for Hunt Period 1: 30 any-elk licenses and 70 antlerless-only licenses.

Despite the challenging weather, Hunt Period 1 proved to be successful for 59% of hunters, who harvested 24 bull elk and 35 antlerless elk, including two calves. This harvest rate is the lowest documented, falling below the average of about 74% since 2007. Read more

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Smith & Wesson® Releases Lineup of Lipsey’s®  Exclusive Revolvers

MARYVILLE, TN., (1/20/2025) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, is proud to announce the recent release of Lipsey’s Exclusive J, L, and N-Frame Revolvers.

Starting off with the ultimate lightweight, performance-focused defensive revolver, is the Model 632-UC Ti. This J-Frame is chambered in 32 H&R Mag, has a 6-round capacity, and features a lightweight titanium cylinder and aluminum alloy frame to reduce weight for maximum comfort when carrying. It is designed with a 1.88-inch barrel that includes a bright dot tritium front sight and a black u-notch rear sight which are regulated for use with commonly available ammunition.

The Model 632-UC Ti is built with an upgraded endurance package to improve both performance and durability, and its chamfered charge holes allow for easy loading. Two versions are available, in either a black or silver finish and come with a textured synthetic grip to allow for enhanced control and comfort when shooting.

The two remaining releases include the finely-crafted Model 686-Plus and Model 629 Mountain Guns®. The L-Frame 686-Plus is an all stainless-steel constructed, 7-shot revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum/38 Special +P. It includes a 4.13-inch barrel with a patridge-style brass bead front sight and adjustable rear sight for improved sight acquisition. The second variant, the Model 629, is a 6-shot N-Frame chambered in .44 Magnum/.44 Special. Similar to the Model 686-Plus, it shares the same all-stainless-steel construction, a 4.13-inch barrel, brass bead front and adjustable rear sights, and a high-grade walnut Bear Hug grip from Tyler Gun Works.

Be sure to check out the new Lipsey’s Exclusive revolver Models at www.smith-wesson.com.

To stay up to date on all the latest news and events, be sure to follow Smith & Wesson on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

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Michigan’s Urban archery deer season continues through Jan. 31

Urban archery deer season

  • Now through Friday, Jan. 31, on public and private lands in the following counties: Huron, Kent, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, Tuscola, Washtenaw, Wayne and St. Clair (excluding DMU 174).
  • Hunters can use a single deer license, deer combo license (regular and/or restricted tags), mentored youth license, inclusive mentored license or universal antlerless license.
  • All archery season rules and regulations apply.

Hunters Feeding Michigan

If you can’t fit another deer in your freezer but still want to get outdoors and hunt, consider donating your harvest to Hunters Feeding Michigan. Check out the list of processors who partner to provide venison to local food banks. Please call a processor prior to drop-off to ensure they will accept your donation. All deer must be legally harvested, harvest-reported and whole to be accepted for donation.

Harvest reporting

  • Deer hunters are required to report a successful harvest within 72 hours or before transferring possession of the deer (to another person, a processor or taxidermist).
  • Reporting your harvest takes about three minutes and provides critical information for managing Michigan’s deer herd.

Report your harvest or see the reported harvest totals in real time at Michigan.gov/HarvestReporting.

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BLM Closed 99 Percent of National Monument to Recreational Shooting After Settlement

As of Jan. 17, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, joined by Safari Club International and the National Rifle Association, filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the agency’s arbitrary closure of the near entirety of the Sonoran Desert National Monument to recreational shooting. In a June 2024 agency action, BLM closed 99% (over 480,000 acres) to recreational target shooting – a drastic and arbitrary change for the monument which was previously 90% open to recreational shooting.

“BLM has conveniently forgotten its multiple-use mandate, which includes recreational shooting on BLM lands,” said Dr. Todd Adkins, Senior Vice President at the Sportsmen’s Alliance. “In fact, 99% of all BLM land nationwide is open to recreational shooting. Yet, BLM caved to a sue-and-settle scheme on the Sonoran Desert National Monument then badly justified its 180-degree shift in this rulemaking.”

A 2018 resource management plan for the Sonoran Desert National Monument found that recreational shooting was a compatible activity on 90% of the monument. That plan was challenged by radical preservationist groups, and BLM settled, agreeing to potentially amend the plan while considering the groups’ proposed alternatives. BLM began the scoping process in 2022, and in 2024, they proposed a new resource management plan that adopted the preservationists’ alternatives and then some. This plan was finalized in June 2024.
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