Springfield Armory Announces Roller-Delayed Kuna 9mm Pistol

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the Kuna™ 9mm pistol. Developed in partnership with HS Produkt, the roller-delayed Kuna is a precision-manufactured PDW designed for optimal fit and function. Its small profile, nimble handling and prolific capacity make it a fierce personal defense platform.

This distinctively engineered pistol is named after the European Pine Marten, known in Croatia as the Kuna. A formidable hunter, the Kuna holds the distinction of being the country’s national animal as well as lending its name to military units. In tribute to our manufacturing partners at HS Produkt in Croatia and that nation’s storied tradition of resilience and independence, the Kuna pistol represents the pinnacle of our shared mission and values.

At the heart of the Kuna lies a roller-delayed operating system, the pinnacle of durability and reliability. Employing a roller to temporarily lock the bolt into battery, the Kuna eliminates the need for a heavy bolt or gas system. By reducing reciprocating mass, it minimizes recoil and muzzle flip, giving you unmatched control — shot after shot.

The Kuna 9mm pistol employs a rugged monolithic aluminum upper with integral M-LOK slots, and the 6” barrel is cold radial hammer forged for strength and durability. The barrel utilizes a fixed design that minimizes movement and vibration during firing to enhance accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency. Finished in Melonite™, the barrel’s muzzle is 1/2×28 threaded and topped off with a multi-port brake. Read more

Firearms

Bear Creek Arsenal Launches American-Made Ammunition

Bear Creek Arsenal, a trusted name in precision firearms and components, is proud to announce the release of its new 5.56 NATO 55 grain full metal jacket (FMJ) boat tail ammunition, made right in the heart of Sanford, North Carolina.

Designed for shooters who demand consistency, reliability, and American quality, Bear Creek Arsenal’s latest ammunition offering combines precision engineering with superior materials. Each round features a 55-grain FMJ boat tail bullet, delivering enhanced aerodynamics, improved stability, and flatter trajectories – perfect for training, target shooting, or tactical applications.

“At Bear Creek Arsenal, we are committed to providing high-quality, American-made products at unbeatable value,” said Eugene Moore, CEO and Founder of Bear Creek Arsenal. “Expanding into ammunition manufacturing was a natural step for us.”

Key Features:

  • Caliber: 5.56 NATO
  • Bullet Weight: 55 Grain
  • Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Boat Tail
  • Manufactured in: Sanford, NC
  • Uses: Range training, target shooting, tactical practice Read more
Ammunition

South Dakota Protects Sportsmen with Five New Laws

Two rooster pheasants in a field

The South Dakota 2025 legislative session adjourned sine die on March 31. This means the regular session is completed for the year.

Thanks to the Senate, no anti-sportsmen bills made it to the governor’s desk.

HB 1236 was overwhelmingly passed by the House by a vote of 51 to 19 and sent to the Senate. HB 1236 would have expanded the safety zone from 660 feet to one-quarter mile (1,320 feet). The Senate remembered their sportsmen constituents and defeated HB 1236 by a vote of 5 to 29 keeping it from being sent to the governor.

South Dakota Sportsmen Bills that Passed

The following pro-sportsmen bills were sent to Governor Larry Rhoden, who quickly signed them into law.

HB 1080 voids covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition. HB 1080 passed the House by a  vote of 66 to 1,  unanimously passed the Senate, and was signed into law on March 11.

HB 1188 allows non-resident military members to purchase three-day temporary non-resident waterfowl licenses. HB 1188 passed the House by a vote of 65 to 3, unanimously passed the Senate, unanimously passed House concurrence, and was signed into law on March 28.

SB 41 clarifies the minimum age requirements for a hunting license. SB 41 unanimously passed both the Senate and House and was signed into law on February 10.

SB 46 specifies the funds into which certain boat fees are deposited. SB 46 passed the Senate by a vote of 33 to 1, passed the House by a vote of 67 to 2, and was signed into law on March 11.

SB 81 prohibits the use of a firearms code for transactions involving firearms, accessories, components, and ammunition and provides for a civil penalty. SB 81 passed the Senate by a vote of 33 to 2, unanimously passed the House and was signed into law on February 24. Read more

Hunting

Michigan’s NRC Votes to Table Partially Closed Coyote Season

GW:  This from Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC)

Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) tabled a vital order that would have corrected the commissions grievous 2024 error at today’s April meeting at Lansing Community College West Campus this morning. 

Up for action was Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment #4 of 2025 (WCO), to reopen the illegally partially closed coyote season to a year-round season. The commissioners voted to table this order in a 6-0 vote. Ultimately the commission chose to table the amendment reopening Michigan’s coyote season, leaving conservationists across the state in limbo for the foreseeable future. 

MUCC has advocated for the application of sound scientific management to Michigan’s coyote population since this order was first introduced in early 2024. The organization believes the commission violated their legal charge and responsibility by failing to make their decision based in science.

The decision in 2024 was based on social assumptions and unsubstantiated political threats from a tiny minority of hunters and anti-hunting zealots. 

Justin Tomei, MUCC’s Policy and Government Affairs Manager said now Michigan’s coyote hunters remain in limbo and face another spring with no good options to hunt.

“Another season will be lost due to the commission’s inaction, but this was about much more than three months of coyote hunting,” said Tomei. “This is about sound scientific management, and the commission failing their legal charge and conservation responsibility to follow science in their decision making, not the emotional pleas of a small group of anti-hunting zealots or the assumptions of an overwhelmingly tiny minority of hunters.”
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Animal Rights, Hunting

About 750 Miles of Road-Clearing, and What Did We find? Community

In the middle of a long day of clearing fallen trees and branches from roadways near Lewiston, Mich., Jason Mittlestat was able to put down his chainsaw and enjoy an unexpected treat: lunch at a community meal.

Sponsoring the lunch was St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, which also provided hot showers and beds for people who couldn’t stay at home due to the ice storm that devastated parts of a 12-county area of northern Michigan starting March 30-31.

“It was donated food and all volunteers running it,” said Teresa Collins, church secretary. “One day we served 600 meals.”

Mittlestat, a Michigan Department of Natural Resources forester from Baraga, reflected on what will really stick with him from this effort: “Neighbors helping neighbors. People helping out,” he said. “That’s how people are getting out of this.”

His story caused us to ask a similar question to another crew member, then another and another at dinner last night.

We’ve talked extensively about the mission of clearing roads and access to communications towers. This time we asked our crews: “After all of this, what is going stick with you?”

None of those we asked talked about trees or roads.

Mittlestat’s coworker Todd Markham, also of Baraga, chimed in “The human spirit is to be kind. I don’t want people to think we’re bragging about the stuff we cut. So many people were out there doing all of this. Neighbor to neighbor. All over. And we got to see that.” Read more

Wildlife

TiCK MiTT Celebrates National Pet Day With TiCK TiPS for Owners

TiCK MiTT delivers tick protection solutions to keep your pets safe from even the smallest threats

TiCK MiTT, a scientifically engineered, chemical-free solution designed to help find and remove ticks before embedding into the skin, is celebrating National Pet Day with the greatest gift of all – protection from tick-borne illnesses.

Checking your dog for ticks is crucial, especially as we head into Spring, and spend more time outside. Ticks are notorious carriers of various diseases, such as Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis, which can be harmful and even life-threatening to both pets and humans. Early detection and removal of ticks are both vital in significantly reducing the risk of transmission.

TiCK MiTT was developed by father-daughter duo Olivia and Steve Abrams, who were inspired to take action by their own personal challenges with Lyme Disease. The brand offers a unique, chemical-free approach to tick removal. Unlike traditional methods that might use chemicals like DEET or permethrin, TiCK MiTT works mechanically to trap loose ticks without exposing one’s pet or your family to toxins. It’s perfect if you’re looking for natural pet care solutions and is effective at removing several ticks at once. Read more

Wildlife

TALO Introduces Ruger SR1911 CCO

TALO Distributors, Inc. is excited to announce a new exclusive in collaboration with our long-time partner Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

The Ruger® SR1911® CCO is one of the newest TALO exclusives in partnership with Ruger®. Model # 06798 is a limited production special edition that marries a black anodized aluminum Officer-size frame with a stainless Commander-size slide with front and rear serrations. Also included are special G10 Desert Brown grips to really set this edition apart. This version includes all the great features of the SR1911® along with a black flat face trigger, 4.25” Commander-size barrel, tritium with orange ring front sight, and Novak rear sight.

Chambered in 9mm Luger with 7+1 capacity, this Ruger® SR1911® is a great option for the 1911 carry enthusiast. This product is currently in stock at TALO member distributors and ready to ship to dealers. This model would make a great addition to the retail shelf to show the variety and functionality of the SR1911® platform. Read more

Firearms

Three New Golden Rope – Scent Rope Kits Create the Ultimate Trophy Buck Playground

Scrape hunting is one of the most effective ways to hunt trophy bucks. As the leader in “All things Scrape Hunting”, Wildlife Research Center® introduces THREE new combos to its already impressive line of scrape hunting, scents and human scent elimination products to help hunters Create the Ultimate Trophy Buck Playground™.

The Golden Rope™ has been a major breakthrough for scrape hunting allowing hunters to create an attractive mock scrape and interaction site, that both bucks and does will visit year-round, exactly where you want it. The Golden Rope™ is made with proprietary natural fiber with high absorption, no chemical treatments, and high durability. Each of these kits includes a 4 FL OZ Golden Rope™, rope scent concentrate, which makes 20 FL OZ of the ultimate long lasting attraction scent to dip the end of the rope in. The kits also include a cable tie to easily hang the rope in the perfect position to help attract that trophy buck.

The Golden Rope™ – Single Scent Rope Kit, takes the highly popular Golden Rope™ Scent Rope Kit and makes it available at a lower, single-rope price point. This handy kit contains one Golden Rope™ Scent Rope, a 4 FL OZ Golden Rope™ scent concentrate, and a cable tie to hang up the rope. Read more

Hunting

Bear Creek Arsenal 400 Legend Uppers and Rifles

Bear Creek Arsenal is proud to announce the launch of its latest product line: the .400 Legend Uppers and Rifles, featuring precision-engineered 18″ parkerized barrels. This new addition to the Bear Creek Arsenal family is designed to deliver exceptional performance, durability, and versatility for hunters and shooting enthusiasts alike.

The .400 Legend cartridge has quickly gained popularity for its impressive ballistics and versatility, making it a top choice for medium to large game hunting. Bear Creek Arsenal’s new uppers and rifles are tailored to maximize the potential of this powerful cartridge, offering superior accuracy and reliability in the field.

Key features of the new .400 Legend product line include: Read more

Firearms

NSSF Condemns Gov. Polis’ Signature of Unconstitutional Law Limiting Second Amendment Rights

NSSF®, condemns Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ signature of a new law that unconstitutionally infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens in his state to keep and bear arms. Gov. Polis signed SB25-003 into law, which bans the sale of the most popular selling rifle in America – the Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) – unless Coloradans obtain from their county sheriff approval, based on subjective criteria, a permit-to-purchase semiautomatic firearms capable of accepting detachable magazines.

“This law is unconstitutional on its face. It is a gun control group spurred attack on the Second Amendment rights of those who follow the law,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Colorado lawmakers who claim Gov. Polis’ gun ban will make their state safer have yet to offer legislation that would hold criminals accountable for the criminal misuse of firearms. Instead, they violate the rights of those who obey the law.

Colorado’s SB25-003 makes Second Amendment rights in Colorado only permissible with a state-approved permission slip. It is an attack on the lawful sale of the most popular-selling centerfire rifles in America – the MSR or AR-15 – of which there are over 30 million in circulation today. Read more

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