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CzechPoint known for their VZ 58 rifles, also offers a line of 7.62 & 5.56 pistols. Available with or without a Pistol Brace, the VZ 58 platform provides extreme reliability.
Using a short-stroke gas piston results in less reciprocating mass and less felt recoil. CzechPoint imports the VZ 58 from their parent company CSA (Czech Small Arms).
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A Game-Changer for Whitetail Hunters
Christensen Arms, the leading innovator in lightweight, precision firearms, is thrilled to announce the release of the Evoke rifle chambered in the powerful 450 Bushmaster cartridge. This exciting addition to the Evoke line brings cutting-edge design and performance to hunters, particularly in states where straight-wall cartridges are now legal for whitetail deer hunting.
“The Evoke rifle in 450 Bushmaster from Christensen Arms is a dream come true for hunters,” said Shane Meisel, VP of Marketing for Christensen Arms. “Its ergonomic design and pinpoint accuracy paired with the hard-hitting 450 Bushmaster cartridge make it a perfect fit for the whitetail woods, especially in states where straight-wall rounds open new opportunities. This rifle is going to change the game for a lot of hunters out there.” Read more
GRINNELL, Iowa (June 18, 2025) – Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who successively held the positions of President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at Brownells.
Frank passed away in Grinnell, Iowa on June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was six days shy of his 86th birthday.
For nearly six decades, Frank’s passion, vision, and generosity shaped not only Brownells, but the entire firearms community. Read more
June 18, 2025
In a case that highlights the importance of Michigan’s bear-baiting regulations, state wildlife biologists in Montmorency County recently removed a plastic lid from the neck of a young black bear that had carried the encumbrance around for two years.
It isn’t known exactly where or how the male bear got its head stuck in a 5-inch hole in the lid. The blue plastic lid is similar to those that fit 55-gallon drums used by hunters to bait bear and by landowners to store materials that can attract bears, such as chicken feed.
While baiting is a legal method for hunting bears in Michigan, bait containers can only be used on private land and may only have holes that are either 1 inch or less in diameter or 22 inches or greater in diameter.
Landowners can do their part by recycling or crushing containers such as empty cheeseball tubs and being “BearWise” about securing garbage, said Cody Norton of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. He pointed to cases in Florida, Wisconsin and Tennessee in which bears got their heads stuck in food containers. Read more
Just as our gardening and landscaping beautifies our yard and makes it more attractive for our family, neighbors, visitors, and others, we can make our yards more attractive for birds at the same time. Read more
Precision, performance, and value combine in the ultimate .22LR training pistol, now available nationwide.
RETAY USA, the North American sales and distribution for RETAY ARMS, makers of innovative shotguns, is excited to announce that the RXP22 Pistol, a revolutionary .22LR training pistol, is now in stock and shipping to dealers and customers across the U.S. Designed with both new and experienced shooters in mind, the RXP22 delivers a superior training experience with the feel and function of a full-sized pistol without the high price tag or heavy recoil.
“The RXP22 sets a new benchmark for rimfire pistols,” said JP Fischer, VP of Sales at RETAY USA. “With premium features like a precision deep-bore drilled threaded barrel for accuracy, an optics-ready slide, rugged construction, and a clean single-action trigger, it delivers real shooter performance. But where it truly stands apart is the value—for the money, there’s nothing else even close.” Read more
As gun owners nationwide anticipate deregulation of suppressors once and for all, Guns.com is eliminating the NFA tax stamp fee through July 31. Gun owners will save $206 and receive a free NFA tax stamp when they purchase select suppressors.
Top brands participating in the Free Tax Stamp promotion include:
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of two new spotting scopes: The SX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 and the SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2.
Even in extreme conditions, the SX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 is an asset worth your trust. At its core is the Elite Optical System, equipped with enhanced lens coatings that significantly reduce glare, making it ideal for the bright light of early mornings. It also features an incredibly rugged magnesium body that is both waterproof and fog-proof, an oversized eyepiece for all-day comfort, and an Interchangeable Form-Fit eyecup for a personalized viewing experience. The SX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 is available in an angled or straight design, each with two configurations: 15-45×65 and 20-60×85. Read more
Now through July 29, 2025, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Habitat Grant Program is accepting applications with a focus on projects that restore large complexes of grassland and savanna habitat.
“Grasslands and savannas were once abundant, but are now rare in Michigan,” said DNR Wildlife Division Chief Sara Thompson. “By partnering with conservationists across the state to restore grasslands, we can provide important habitat for wildlife, as well as numerous benefits for Michiganders. Grasslands help prevent erosion and flooding, filter runoff, and pull carbon dioxide out of the air – protecting our water and air.”
Funding for this critical habitat work is available for local, state, federal and tribal governments, and profit and nonprofit groups through an open, competitive process. Minimum grant amounts will be set at $50,000, with the maximum being the amount of funds available for this grant cycle. The 2025 overall available grant amount is approximately $500,000. Read more
Another year, another tiger trout record in Wyoming.
Shelby Holder of Kemmerer set the new record on June 6 with a 14-pound, 15.2-ounce fish caught in the Hams Fork River near Kemmerer. The fish was 31.2 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches.
Holder shattered the previous record set last year by Jaxon Krall of Kemmerer at 12.77 pounds. Holder caught the fish between Viva Naughton Reservoir and Kemmerer City Reservoir. Krall’s fish was caught at Viva Naughton, and in 2023, Owen Schaad of Cheyenne set the state record with a 11.93 tiger trout caught from Viva Naughton. Read more