Actor and Author Capt. Dale A. Dye Returns to the Black Sands of Iwo Jima for The Armory Life

The Armory Life™ is proud to announce that respected military consultant, actor, director and writer Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) has authored an article on World War II’s Battle of Iwo Jima, commemorating the 79th anniversary of this pivotal battle that began on February 19th, 1945. In this piece, he recounts one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ most revered, yet costly victories.

Beginning with his first trip as a young Marine in the mid-1960s, Capt. Dye has visited that hallowed ground three times. Over these visits, he was able to climb to the location of the famed flag raising on Mount Suribachi, viewing from that vantage point infamous battle sites such as the Quarry, the Amphitheater, Turkey Knob, Hills 362A, B and C, and the Motoyama airstrips.

During his time there, he explored many of these sites as well as crawled through caves packed with rusty weapons, ammo and little housekeeping items left by the men who fought and died there. On one visit, he was able to find rare porcelain mess tins marked with the anchor and rising sun symbol of the Rikusentai, or Japanese Special Naval Landing Force. Read more

General

InfiRay Outdoor Announces the FINDER V2 640 35mm Thermal Rangefinder (FH35RV2)

iRayUSA, the United States Distributor of InfiRay Outdoor thermal optics, introduces the FINDER V2 – a handheld 640-resolution thermal monocular with an integrated laser rangefinder.

The InfiRay Outdoor FINDER V2 combines a powerful thermal viewer with a handheld laser rangefinder, giving hunters the ability to identify targets at night and accurately determine their range. A 640×512 thermal sensor paired with a 3× 35 mm f/0.9 lens provides a crisp image with ample room for digital zoom, ideal for viewing wildlife or recording photos and videos. The FINDER V2 pairs 800-yard infrared laser rangefinding capability (continuous or single capture) with a 1,750-yard thermal detection range in a compact unit that fits in the palm of your hand. The FINDER V2 ships with two IBP-2 batteries, each providing 3+ hours of run time. A proximity sensor automatically powers off the display when moved away from the viewer’s eye to reduce power consumption and visible light signature.

The new FINDER V2 (FH35RV2) launches with an ultra-competitive price of $2,499. Read more

Optics

Antler King Debuts Everything But The Kitchen Sink Premium Feed

For a healthy herd and optimal antler growth, deer need comprehensive nutrition. That’s why Antler King developed a premium feed that features just about everything – Everything But The Kitchen Sink.

With an expertly crafted blend of high-quality oats, wheat, corn, barley, protein pellets, and more, Everything But The Kitchen Sink provides the essential nutrients for thriving deer populations.

It enhances antler growth, supports functions such as muscle development, immune system function, and healthy digestion, boosts energy throughout all seasons, and contributes to a lustrous coat. Read more

Wildlife

TROY Introduces the Troy Long Rifle (TLR) MK11 Mod.1 & MK11 Mod.1 CSASS

TROY® Industries, is proud to announce the Troy Long Rifle (TLR) MK11 Mod.1 series of performance driven precision rifles. With the MK11 you’ll experience long range precision like never before in the hard-hitting .308 semi-auto platform.

The MK11 Mod.1 is more than a concept gun. A dependable sub-MOA platform, when you get behind the MK11 Mod.1 it’s easy to take the rifle’s accuracy for granted. Over half a dozen men and women — ranging in skill from brand-new to professional shooters — were able to consistently ring steel at 1,400 meters.

The MK11 Mod.1 offers incredible precision in a semi-auto chassis. Troy has meticulously chosen 18” 1:10 twist barrels for the MK11 Mod. 1, a rock-solid, proven foundation for this tack-driving rifle. Chambered in .308, the MK11 Mod.1 gives you pinpoint accuracy with a dynamic range of 7.62 and .308 cartridge loadings. The medium profile keeps the muzzle-end weight down while maintaining accuracy and barrel harmonics over more demanding, longer shot strings. And the rifle-length gas system ensures you’ll be able to squeeze off quick follow-up shots with this smooth precision rifle. Read more

Firearms

Help Stop Invasive Species During National Invasive Species Awareness Week

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international annual event held February 26 through March 3, 2024, looking to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat they pose, and what can do together to prevent their spread. In support of NISAW, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is encouraging all Michiganders to do their part to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and pathogens not native to an area and can cause serious harm to the environment, economy, agriculture, or public health. These pests often are fast growing, reproduce rapidly, and have few predators or natural controls in their new environments.

“Our department works tirelessly to prevent the spread of these pests, but getting everyone involved in prevention and detection is key to the fight against invasive species,” said Steve Carlson, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division Director.

Here are some ways to help limit the spread of invasive species: Read more

Wildlife

Smith & Wesson to Auction Commemorative Model 1854 Set

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, in partnership with Gunbroker.com, is excited to announce it will host an online auction of a limited-edition engraved Model 1854 rifle and matching numbered Model 29 revolver set.

With just 100 units being produced, this pair of .44 Magnums is extremely rare and boasts striking engraving with 22-karat gold inlay done by renowned, Baron Engraving. The limited-edition set features a PVD gloss black finish, complemented by high-grade walnut furniture, that highlights true craftsmanship, and yields a classic aesthetic. Included with the beautifully designed display case, is a letter of authenticity from Smith & Wesson President & CEO, Mark Smith, offering documentation on the set’s origin and limited status. Serial number 001 of 100 will be available for auction on GunBroker.com starting February 27th and ending March 10th.

Smith & Wesson is proud to announce that proceeds from the auction will be donated to esteemed conservation organizations Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and Safari Club International (SCI) in support of their initiatives and wildlife conservation advocacy.

Established in 1984, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is a nonprofit that has become a leading force in global wildlife conservation committed to preserving elk, wildlife, their habitats, and hunting heritage. Safari Club International, since its inception in 1972, has evolved into a prominent global organization defending the freedom to hunt, hunters’ rights, wildlife conservation, and outdoor education.

To participate in the auction, visit www.gunbroker.com starting February 27th, 2024, for your chance to own a part of history. Read more

Firearms

TWN Industries & Joint Force Showcase – Badlands Black

“In the realm of shadows, every sense is heightened, every movement calculated. The night does not hinder the hunter but sharpens the edge of their resolve.”

This week we bring you an incredible project completed by Joint Force Enterprises in Jacksonville, FL. Joint Force specializes in Water Transfer Printing decoration of rifle stocks and other firearms. This project features a fully customized rifle stock and gun case dipped in TWN’s WTP-990 Badlands Black Water Transfer Printing film. Badlands Gear has taken its proprietary micro/macro digital pattern and given it a tactical facelift. The pattern features a dark gray color pallet that makes it perfect for tactical and lifestyle applications.

Badlands Black looks great on bows, rifle stocks, tumblers, and much more.

Check out all of their patterns here: Read more

Firearms

Wildlife Forever Announces Winners of Songbird Art Contest

Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildlifeForever.org

White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is proud to announce the winners of the 3rd annual Art of Conservation Songbird Art Contest®. The contest brings awareness to the importance of songbirds and their critical conservation needs. A panel of judges from across the conservation industry selected state and national winners from over 2400 entries.

This year’s contest featured the Northern Cardinal, the Painted Bunting, the Chestnut-collared Longspur, the Red-winged Blackbird, and the Yellow-throated Warbler. After students select and research their species, they create both an artistic rendition and a piece of creative writing. Read more

Wildlife

NSSF Hails Introduction of Rep. Elise Stefanik’s Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, hails the introduction of the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), which would ban the use of a firearm retailer-specific Merchant Category Code (MCC). The legislation would protect the Second Amendment privacy of firearm and ammunition purchasers from financial service and payment card providers compiling purchase history that has already proven to be exploited by the federal government for political purposes.

The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) admitted to U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in a letter that it violated the Fourth Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens that protect against illegal search and seizure when it collected the credit card purchase history from banks and credit card companies of individuals who purchased firearms and ammunition in the days surrounding Jan. 6, 2020. Treasury’s FinCEN had no cause, and sought the information without a warrant, to place these law-abiding citizens on a government watchlist only because they exercised their Second Amendment rights to lawfully purchase firearms and ammunition. Read more

Gun Control
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