CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY

Kansas City

Born from sport, tailored for EDC” is how one could describe the new CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY. It combines practical features with the shooting comfort of a competition pistol—along with an uncompromising focus on safety.

The overwhelming success of the CZ SHADOW 2 speaks for itself. It’s the pistol 65% of top shooters in the IPSC Production and Production Optics divisions. In fact, many of them dominate these divisions with the CZ SHADOW 2 in hand. Nine-time IPSC World Champion and ambassador for the CZ SHADOW 2 family, Eric Grauffel, is proof that pairing top-tier skill with a well-designed firearm is a recipe for success.

Competition shooters can choose from several models built for different shooting disciplines. However, the popularity of the CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT showed us that the CZ SHADOW 2 platform wasn’t just for winning medals—it also had serious potential for personal defense.

Impressed by its performance, many customers turned to the more compact, lightweight version for concealed carry. Now, with the launch of the CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY, they have a purpose-built option tailored for EDC—without sacrificing the features they love.

The CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY sets a new standard for everyday carry pistols. Read more

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Michigan trout and other seasons open Saturday

Get ready to go fishing!

Trout and other seasons open Saturday

It’s time to dust off your fishing gear and get ready to put that new fishing license to good use: trout and the Lower Peninsula inland walleye and northern pike seasons open Saturday, April 26.

Make plans with your fishing buddies or bring someone new this year to share in the fun!

Anglers should note that in Upper Peninsula waters, the walleye and northern pike possession seasons open Thursday, May 15.

Michigan’s muskellunge possession season on all Great Lakes, inland waters, the St. Marys River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers opens Saturday, June 7 (catch-and-immediate-release fishing for muskellunge is open all year).

And don’t forget the catch-and-immediate-release season for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open all year on nearly all waters, unless otherwise closed to fishing. Check the current Michigan Fishing Regulations summary for specifics.

The possession season for bass opens statewide Saturday, May 24 — except for on Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River and the Detroit River, which open Saturday, June 21.

Storm damage

Anglers should be aware of potential road and waterway obstructions, including downed trees and branches, due to recent ice storm damage in Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties. Find up-to-date information about closures and conditions on the DNR storm recovery page. Read more

Fishing

California Non-Residents Can Apply for Carry Permit Starting April 22

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.

The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a member of SAF or its partner organizations and not prohibited from possessing firearms. SAF was joined in the case by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California and several private citizens.

“As you might imagine, the state of California is not wanting to make it easy for non-residents to apply for a carry permit,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “As a SAF member and non-resident of California, however, you’re allowed to apply. The main thing to keep in mind is that you need to submit your application through the sheriff or police department for the county you plan to visit. The order specifically lists how to apply, so that’s the best place to find the exact information you need.” Read more

Self Defense

Savage Arms Debuts AC30 B.O.B. AccuCan Suppressor

Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, is debuting a new addition to its popular line of AccuCan suppressors. The AC30 B.O.B. (Back Over Barrel) suppressor is the perfect option for shooters looking to enhance balance and reduce overall firearm length while shooting suppressed.

The B.O.B. design partially encloses the barrel, allowing for more internal volume and minimizing the increase of overall rifle length. These modifications improve sound suppression and reduce point-of-impact shift, leading to better accuracy.

“The AC30 B.O.B. is a great addition to our suppressor line that gives hunters and shooters performance advantages and options,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “This design and option is attractive to a wide variety of hunters as it provides a significant reduction in noise, is more compact, rated for all .30 caliber options and also reduces felt recoil. Competitive shooters will enjoy similar benefits of reduced noise and recoil, without sacrificing maneuverability.”

At a weight of only 13.7 ounces and fully serviceable in the field, the new AccuCan is perfect for backcountry hunting or all-day shooting excursions. Capable of shooting any .30 caliber cartridge up to .300 Winchester Magnum, it is compatible with a wide variety of firearms including most Savage firearms with factory installed Proof Research barrels. Read more

Firearms

Winchester Completes Acquisition of Small Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Assets

EAST ALTON, IL — Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the small caliber ammunition assets of AMMO, Inc.

The assets, employees and ammunition business are now part of Olin’s Winchester Ammunition business, including the brass shellcase capabilities and a newly constructed, world-class, 185,000 square foot production facility located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The facility and its skilled employees complement Winchester’s existing production capabilities, enabling greater specialization and broader participation across a variety of high-margin, specialty calibers.

Funded from available liquidity, this transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Olin’s shareholders, delivering incremental expected first-year adjusted EBITDA of $10 to $15 million, including synergies realization, leveraging Winchester’s industry-leading economies of scale, raw material sourcing, and our projectile, primer, and loading capabilities. Once fully integrated, this acquisition is expected to yield adjusted EBITDA of $40 million per year with full realization of synergies.

“During our recent Investor Day, we committed to our capital allocation framework,” said Olin’s President and CEO, Ken Lane. “Like the White Flyer acquisition in 2023, this acquisition furthers our Winchester strategy to identify and secure small, bolt-on opportunities that are highly strategic and immediately accretive to Olin. By year three, we expect to have paid one and a half times adjusted EBITDA for these world-class assets.”

Brett Flaugher, President of Winchester Ammunition, noted, “The specialization of the Manitowoc facility will expand our reach into higher-value commercial, as well as international military and law enforcement calibers, while deepening our near full integration across the ammunition value chain. This shift enables our larger, legacy plants to focus on high-volume products and growing our cost advantage.” Read more

Ammunition

“Buy Often, Win Big” Program Offers Incentives

Conservation First USA is not only offering $10 raffle tickets for a chance to hunt big game in Arizona, but the group also is entering you into monthly drawings to win BONUS PRIZES. Yes, you read that right.

One person will win April’s bonus prize: a $500 gift card to SCHEELS. Do not miss this opportunity. Visit the website to buy your raffle tickets and learn more about the monthly bonus prize drawings.

Buy tickets today!

Details:

  • Raffle tickets are $10 each, per species (elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bison, turkey, javelina, bear and mountain lion).
  • The deadline to purchase tickets is June 30.
  • The winner can hunt for 365 days (Aug. 15, 2025, to Aug. 14, 2026).
  • Raffle tickets must be purchased online, and the buyer must be in Arizona at the time of purchase.
  • The drawing will be conducted in July.
  • A complete set of rules can be found here.

In the 19-year history of the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle, more than $12 million have been raised for wildlife and wildlife management in Arizona.

BUY NOW

Hunting

Whitetails Unlimited Grants More Than $334,000 in Michigan

Whitetails Unlimited has granted $334,643 to various mission-related projects in the state of Michigan over the past fiscal year. More than 130 different organizations received grants pertaining to outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting and shooting sports preservation. This was done in large part with the help of Whitetails Unlimited’s 47 Michigan chapters.

Whitetails Unlimited supports hunter rights and the Second Amendment. Hunting is a wholesome family activity that provides outdoor recreation and healthy food for millions of people. Major initiatives of WTU focus on increasing hunting opportunities and providing outdoor experiences for youth, women, veterans, and those with disabilities. Large portions of these funds were granted to several shooting sport groups throughout the state that include funds to offset cost of clay targets, ammo, and safety equipment, as well as well as the purchase of bows for underprivileged youth. Along with managing hunts to control the deer population on and around nature center property, funds were also granted to repair food plot equipment that is available for use by all area WTU members. Read more

Wildlife

Court rules in favor of federal and state agencies on Mexican wolf management rule

PHOENIX — The U.S. District Court in Tucson has ruled in favor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department and against a coalition of plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the FWS’s 2022 Mexican wolf 10(j) management rule for the recovery of Mexican wolves.

In reaching this decision, U.S. District Court Judge Scott Rash evaluated written and oral arguments on the science underpinning the Mexican wolf recovery program from all parties and concluded that the professional wildlife conservation agencies charged with wolf recovery were correct and the course to recovery was reasonable and achievable with the current management rule. Read more

Animal Rights, Wildlife

Yamaha Marine Announces “Ride the Wave” Sales Event

Yamaha Marine’s new “Ride the Wave” sales event helps customers add big value with the purchase of select, eligible new Yamaha four-stroke outboard models, from April 21, 2025, through May 21, 2025. Customers have several options to boost their purchases depending on horsepower range.

Through the “Ride the Wave” sales event, customers who purchase eligible, new Yamaha outboards in the 30 to 350 horsepower models have an opportunity to add two years of Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) coverage* to three years of Yamaha Limited Warranty coverage to receive five years of total coverage protection. For the purchase of eligible, new 425 and 450 models, customers can add two years of Y.E.S. coverage* to five years of Yamaha Limited Warranty coverage for seven years of total coverage protection. In addition, customers who purchase eligible, new outboards in the 2.5 to 25 horsepower range are eligible for up to $500 in dealer credit, depending on the horsepower. Read more

Fishing, Promotions

Bear Creek Arsenal BC-203 Rifle in 17 HMR

Bear Creek Arsenal is proud to announce the growing BC-200 Series with the BC-203 Rifle in .17 HMR. This semi-automatic rifle is designed to offer unparalleled performance and precision, setting a new standard in the world of rimfire firearms. The BC-203 Rifle takes a step further with significant upgrades than traditional semi-auto rifles. At the heart of this rifle is a 416R Stainless Steel Barrel, known for its exceptional durability and accuracy. This premium barrel ensures consistent performance, making the BC-203 an ideal choice for both recreational shooting and small-game hunting.

Key Features of the BC-203 Rifle: Read more

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