Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
While sitting in a chair, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
Now, while doing this, draw the number “6” in the air with your
right hand.
Your foot will change direction and there’s nothing you can do about it.
EAGLEVILLE, PA – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced the TLR-4™ G, an ultra-lightweight, compact weapon-mounted tactical light for sub-compact and compact weapons. The new light features a white C4® LED, as well as an integrated green aiming laser with wide temperature range technology. Read more
Designed specifically for the AR platform, Vortex’s new Spitfire riflescopes combine rugged, compact, high performance features into a simple, intuitive and highly effective package. The fixed 1X and 3X models excel in close to medium range shooting applications, where fast target acquisition and speed is of the essence. Read more
ACCOKEEK, MD — Stoeger Industries announces the introduction of the Stoeger X50 in .25 caliber. The high-power X50 .25-caliber air rifle embodies the fine styling of quality European sporting arms combined with rugged, ergonomic design and quality manufacturing. Read more
GW: Definitely and upgrade compared to much of the junk provided with crossbow kits
Vortex’s all-new XBR Crossbow Scope is designed, engineered and purpose-driven to take your crossbow to the next level. Adopting many of the same features found on Vortex’s long-range riflescopes, the XBR is built specifically to maximize the performance of today’s high-speed crossbows. Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The KleenBore® brand announces the latest addition to its comprehensive line of cleaning kits with the all-new KLEENPAK™ Grab n’ Go Cleaning Kit. This compact new kit features a cable pull-through system that gives users the ability to quickly and completely clean their firearms in the field or on the range without the inconvenience of carrying around a bulky kit box of supplies. The KLEENPAK is ideal for law enforcement officers, hunters and recreational shooters alike. Read more
On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened its first new conservation officer (CO) recruit school since 2007. A total of 31 CO candidates – boasting an array of backgrounds and life experiences – are attending the school.
Candidates range from a college senior to recruits who are in their early 40s and include nine law enforcement employees from other agencies, including the state police, sheriff’s departments, and small-town and urban police forces. Others have degrees in criminal justice. Six are military veterans; two have been conservation officers in other states – Kansas and Wisconsin; and two are employees with the DNR Parks and Recreation Division.
Still others are from entirely different disciplines, among them a food-processing employee of the Department of Corrections and a pizza restaurant manager – though both have extensive hunting, fishing and outdoor experience. Read more
Cayuga Heights, NY officials determined that sterilizing female deer would be the answer to its over-population issue. Considering that the cost per animal wound up being some $3,000 each, not counting fees for studies, maybe there’s a more efficient way. Any guesses? Details here…
GREELEY, Colo. – Burris®, a proven leader in riflescope technology, is proud to introduce Droptine™, an effective and affordable new line of hunting riflescopes. Rugged and durable with high performance optics, Droptine riflescopes offer trajectory compensation with the popular Ballistic Plex reticle, and even provide customized shooting experiences with reticles specifically calibrated for .22 LR, Slug Gun, and Sabot firearms. Read more