Phoenix, AZ – Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) known for their best-in-class custom gunsmithing, proudly unveils the Limited-Edition Mark 23 SOP—an exclusive collaboration with Field Ethos that blends elite performance with unapologetic attitude.

This partnership is a celebration of overbuilt engineering, bold storytelling, and legendary heritage. Originally developed for SOCOM, the Mark 23 is already an icon. With LTT’s precision refinements and Field Ethos’ no-compromise mindset, it evolves into the ultimate statement piece for those who live to push boundaries. Read more

Firearms

Smith & Wesson Collectors Set to be Auctioned at NRA Foundation Event

ATLANTA, GA — An extraordinary opportunity for firearm collectors and enthusiasts is live now: an exclusive Smith & Wesson Collector’s 1854 Rifle and Model 29 Revolver Set is up for auction, with all net proceeds benefiting The NRA Foundation—America’s leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports.

This collector’s set (number 32 of 100) will be featured during the National NRA Foundation Banquet & Auction, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, during the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Both online and in-person bidders will have the chance to compete for this unique collector’s item, making it accessible to supporters across the country.

Online bidding is currently open and will remain live until April 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST. Final bidding will culminate during the live auction at the banquet. Top online bidders will be contacted in advance and will receive real-time updates from a GunBroker.com team member during the live auction, ensuring they stay competitive with in-person bids. Read more

Firearms

Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation Settles Lawsuit Against Colorado Wildlife Commissioners

Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and its partner Safari Club International have settled a lawsuit against two Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) commissioners and the commission itself for violating the state’s open-meetings law.

Colorado’s open-meeting law requires that all meetings between two or more public officials where public business is discussed must be open to the public after notice of such a meeting is provided. The law’s purpose is to promote open and informed discussions, which leads to better decision making.

This was not the case when two current Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioners, Jack Murphy and Jessica Beaulieu, and former commissioner James Pribyl, coauthored an Op-Ed titled “Current and Former CPW commissioners endorse Prop 127.” The Op-Ed was highly critical of mountain lion and bobcat hunting, declaring that it “in no way contributes to our bright future … in our great state of Colorado.”

The Op-Ed also contained several blatant errors about state hunting regulations. The commissioners claimed that hunters could use drones, which is prohibited by the commission’s own regulations. They claimed that mountain lion hunts guarantee “success at 100%,” when the success rate is closer to 20 percent. And it falsely claimed that wild cats are “not involved in any human conflict,” when Colorado Parks and Wildlife website has numerous press releases to the contrary. The irony is that all these false statements were made while simultaneously declaring that commissioners “are held to a higher standard … of science, not mere opinion and conjecture.”

CPW made the correct decision to settle instead of dragging this out and wasting time and resources. Read more

Hunting

Joint Statement of Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship and Representative Matt Simpson Concerning Jubilees

A jubilee is a naturally occurring phenomenon that happens in only two locations in the world, Mobile Bay and Tokyo Bay, during which large numbers of fish and crustaceans are forced into shallow water due to low dissolved oxygen in the water. Jubilees are not “fish kills” and the fish, shrimp, and other marine life generally return to normal behavior when the conditions change. However, the events bring sea life right to the shore where they can be seen and harvested.

These events are special times in the lives of coastal residents and visitors. It is impossible to predict the exact location, time, and duration of a jubilee which makes planning uncertain for participation in this uniquely Alabama event. Individuals must abide by creel limits, size regulations, and other laws and regulations that protect Alabama’s valuable marine resources from overharvest during these events.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has worked with Representative Matt Simpson, who represents parts of the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay where most jubilees occur, to provide information to residents and visitors alike to ensure they can participate in these events within the law and enjoy the bounty of Mobile Bay. Read more

Fishing

Spring steelhead egg collection on Little Manistee River begins Tuesday

April 10, 2025

DNR staff holding fish at the Little Manistee River weir during spring steelhead egg take.The annual collection of steelhead eggs at the Little Manistee River weir in Stronach (Manistee County), Michigan, is tentatively scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 15. The facility is open to the public for up-close viewing during egg-take operations.

Steelhead provide one of Michigan’s premier sport fishing opportunities for both open-water fishing on the Great Lakes and tributary stream fishing. Yearling steelhead produced through hatchery operations are stocked in select tributaries of all the Great Lakes.

Since 1968, the Little Manistee River weir has served as the sole source of winter-run steelhead eggs for fish hatcheries in Michigan and the main source for Ohio and Indiana. This year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to collect 4.5 million eggs. Thompson State Fish Hatchery and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery will receive 3.7 million of those eggs, and Ohio and Indiana will each receive 400,000 eggs. Read more

Fishing

DNR ice storm cleanup updates: State parks, trails, campgrounds and boating access sites

April 10, 2025

Following severe ice storms in northern Michigan, Department of Natural Resources staff members are assessing damage and conducting cleanup at several state parks, state park campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails.

DNR crews are also collaborating with local agencies and utility companies to clear debris, prioritize the restoration of essential services and ensure access to critical infrastructure. Much of the work is being coordinated with the Michigan Army National Guard.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a 12-county disaster area last week, which includes Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.

As a result, the DNR temporarily closed several state parks, state park campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails until safe access can be restored, including hazardous tree assessment and removal. Read more

Wildlife

Langdon Tactical Adds the HK VP9A1 to its Lineup

Phoenix, AZ – Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) known for their best-in-class custom gunsmithing, proudly announces the addition of the HK VP9A1 to their lineup and Custom Gun Work offerings.

The LTT VP9A1 combines the reliability, durability, and engineering that you expect from H&K with the custom touch of Langdon Tactical in a striker fired platform. Starting with the optics-ready HK VP9A1, which includes a nickel Teflon-coated trigger bar, aggressive slide serrations, a fully customizable grip, and an enhanced magwell, we take it a step further. LTT adds our Trigger Job, your choice of GrayGuns aluminum trigger to reduce pre-travel and over-travel, customizable backup iron sights, and the option to include a C&H Precision optics plate—delivering a pistol that’s range-ready right out of the box. Read more

Firearms

ZEISS Introduces All-New SFL 50 Binoculars

50 mm optical performance in a 42 mm frame

ZEISS presents the all-new SFL 50, an extension of the renowned SFL family of binoculars. It combines the outstanding optical performance of a 50 mm binocular in the size and weight category of competitors’ 42 mm frame sizes. The SFL 50 offers superb performance at twilight and dusk and is a pleasure to carry. Available in three magnifications: 8×50, 10×50 and the most anticipated 12×50 model, the SFL 50 binoculars represent a most impressive breakthrough in binocular technology and design. “With the SFL 50, we have been able to combine the optical performance of 50 mm binoculars in a design that is as compact and lightweight as a classic 42 mm model,” says Nur Ölmez, Category Manager at ZEISS.

Bright and Light

Thanks to highly innovative optical designs, with thinner lens elements and optimized spacing between lenses, the all-new ZEISS SFL 50 saves on length and weight while delivering exceptional optical performance. The magnesium housing not only contributes to weight reduction but also ensures ruggedness, durability and better stability between extreme temperature shifts.

The ZEISS UHD Concept creates a light transmission value of 90% and the 50 mm objective allows for an appreciably larger exit pupil – providing for an exceptional amount of light to reach the eyes. Particularly at twilight, when the eye’s pupil becomes wider, the large exit pupil of the SFL 50 ensures a bright, clear image – providing a particularly enjoyable and comfortable viewing experience. The large exit pupil, combined with the generous eye relief, affords quick access to a full image so that even moving subjects can be witnessed effortlessly. Read more

Optics

Springfield Armory Announces Launch of SAINT Victor 5.56mm Pistol

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the SAINT® Victor Pistol in 5.56mm, the newest addition to the Victor line of AR-pattern firearms. This 5.56 pistol delivers rugged performance in a compact, yet hard-hitting package.

This SAINT Victor Pistol is designed to deliver a capable 5.56mm with all the performance and capability you have come to expect from the SAINT Victor line. It features an 11.5” CMV barrel topped off with a birdcage-style flash suppressor, a full-length top Picatinny rail, and a nickel boron-coated flat trigger.

Underneath the free-float handguard is a carbine-length direct gas impingement system that ensures rock-solid reliability. The handguard features M-Lok® slots for accessories, and an M-Lok handstop is included on the lower forward section of the handguard. A handy QD mount is located on the receiver end plate.

Outfitted with an SB Tactical SBA3 brace on the three-position receiver extension for enhanced stability, the pistol features a B5 Systems polymer trigger guard and B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip, as well as a 45-degree short-throw ambidextrous safety. A set of flip-up sights and one 30-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3 magazine complete the package. Read more

Firearms

NSSF: Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 379% Since 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $91.7 billion in 2024, a 379 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over 383,000, a 130 percent increase in that period, according to a report released by the NSSF, the firearm industry trade association.

On a year-over-year basis, the industry’s economic impact rose from $90.5 billion in 2023, to $91.7 billion in 2024. The firearm industry has broader impacts throughout the economy. It supports and generates business for firms seemingly unrelated to firearms, at a time when every job in America counts. These are real people, with real jobs, working in industries as varied as banking, retail, accounting, metal working and printing among others.

The firearm and ammunition industry paid nearly $11 billion in business taxes, including property, income and sales-based levies. An additional $886 million was paid in federal excise taxes, which directly contribute to wildlife conservation. Read more

Firearms
1 … 192 193 194 195 196 … 2,087