Better Dead Red
GW: This red squirrel had to go! It had built a nest in one of my favorite tree stands.
Red Squirrel Falls to Savage Bolt-Action .410 with 2 1/2-inch #8 Shot
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There’s only one thing that a dedicated hunter wants more than filling a tag, and that’s a new rifle or shotgun. Read more
Government and its Good Intentions
“Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters.”…Daniel Webster.
Academics Afield In Statesboro A Hunting Community Courtesy of NWTF GA
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Statesboro, GA – Academics Afield is a learn-to-hunt program led by Georgia Wildlife Federation, supported by the Georgia R3 Initiative and the Georgia Southern University Shooting Sports Education Center, aimed at engaging college students in hunting and the shooting sports. With the tagline “A collegiate hunting community,” the goal is not to take the students out once and be done, but to build a community of individuals that can continue to support each other along their hunting journey.
Who became part of this community for Georgia Southern students? The GA State Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation. NWTF GA made the 2023-2024 programming for Academics Afield possible for Georgia Southern University students by providing funding for program implementation. By receiving this funding, the program can strengthen the platform for recruiting college students to a beloved pastime and teach them the skills necessary to hunt safely and legally. Ogeechee Technical College students, also located in Statesboro, have also joined this Academics Afield hunting community as both participants and coaches. Read more
Springfield Armory Launches California-Compliant SAINT Victor 9mm Carbines
GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the SAINT® Victor 9mm Carbine California-compliant model, the newest pistol caliber carbine (PCC) addition to the Victor line of AR-pattern rifles.
The SAINT® Victor 9mm Carbine California-compliant model packs industry-leading features into a modern carbine available for sale in America’s more restrictive locales. This is accomplished through the use of a Magpul® fixed stock and a Strike Industries California-compliant pistol grip, combined with a Colt®-pattern, 10-round magazine. Read more
INFORCE Evolves its Line of Weapon Mounted Lights
Texas-based tactical light company continues to innovate with powerful new flashlights
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – INFORCE, a leading brand in the tactical flashlight industry, known for its powerful and rugged weapon lights has brought its already impressive products to the next level with the WMLx Gen 3 line of rifle mounted lights.
Available in both white light and white/IR variants, the new Gen 3 WMLx models boast higher beam intensities with an improved, more durable clamp mounting system. With candela counts as high as 25,000 in the new WMLx Gen 3s, INFORCE’s next step in weapon mounted lighting solutions produce more light than ever before, truly representing the company’s evolution into the next generation.
The WMLx white/IR variants, meanwhile, are perfect for use with night vision devices and are purpose-built for law enforcement and military personnel. INFORCE products have earned the trust of Tier One Operators. Read more
Federal Ammunition Awarded 5.56mm Duty Ammo Contract with the DHS, Customs and Border Protection
ANOKA, Minnesota –– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has selected the Federal Premium Law Enforcement Ammunition brand as the contract awardee for their 5.56x45mm rifle ammunition. CBP is one of the world’s largest law enforcement agencies and is charged with border security while also overseeing lawful international trade and travel. Read more
Henry Repeating Arms Continues Its Support for Children of First Responders
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107 W Coleman Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
NEW YORK, N.Y. – During a National First Responders Day ceremony in Times Square, Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, showed his company’s continued support for families of first responders with a $25,000 donation to the First Responders Children’s Foundation. This follows a $50,000 donation made in December 2022 as part of the firearm manufacturer’s Guns for Great Causes charitable program, which raised over $1 million last year for a variety of organizations in celebration of the company’s twenty-fifth anniversary.
The First Responders Children’s Foundation was founded in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks when 800 children lost a first responder parent in the line of duty. Today, the nationally acclaimed organization provides financial and community support to the children and families of fallen first responders.
“Our mission with Guns for Great Causes and the mission of the First Responders Children’s Foundation go hand-in-hand, and it’s all about the kids,” said Imperato. “These children have parents that dedicate their lives to saving others day in and day out. Not coming home at the end of a shift is unimaginable, especially from the child’s point of view, and I am grateful to be able to lend our continued support to this organization that leads the way in helping to heal those wounds.” Read more
Savage Arms Now Shipping 400 Legend Options in Several Models
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is excited to announce that more than a dozen models are now available in 400 Legend. The new hard-hitting, yet mildly recoiling, caliber means new opportunities for big game hunters across the country.
“We’ve been looking forward to this addition to our lineup for a while,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “This caliber offers many ballistic advances and advantages that any deer hunter will appreciate. Savage has always been dedicated to chambering the best calibers for hunters and shooters, and the release of these models in 400 Legend affirms that. ”
Straight walled cartridges have only grown in popularity since the introduction of the likes of fellow Winchester caliber 350 Legend. The growth of this caliber can be attributed to modern design benefits that lead to improved performance – and the 400 Legend is proving to be no different in this regard. This straight-walled cartridge offers 100% more energy than a 12 gauge slug with 55% less felt recoil. When compared to its rifle counterparts and predecessors, the 400 Legend brings the same amount of energy as the 450 Bushmaster, with a reduction in felt recoil of 20%. Finally—the 400 Legend offers 25% more energy than the 350 Legend for more penetration and improved terminal ballistics. Savage has responded to its performance-based value with the addition of these new 400 Legend models catered to deer hunters and big game hunters for the fall of 2023 and beyond.
More information on the full lineup of Savage rifles chambered in 400 Legend can be found at www.savagearms.com.
ESCORT Shotgun’s Hard-Hitting SDX
Rogers, AR – The ESCORT® SDX is part of ESCORT’s Versatile Tactical Shotgun (VTS) series. This modern sporting style shotgun is available in either 12-ga or .410 cal in black or FDE Cerakote. No matter a user’s preferences, the ambidextrous operation, ergonomic design, and customization make the entire SDX platform perfect for a wide variety of applications.
The SDX shotgun is designed for rugged reliability and a comfortable shooting experience. Hatsan’s patented ThermoDefend forend absorbs and dissipates heat from the barrel while offering a comfortable, controlled grip on the weapon, while an active buffer tube helps absorb recoil. The SDX utilizes a synthetic polymer lower receiver with an alloy magazine well to help reduce unwanted weight without sacrificing performance.
The 12-gauge’s SMART Valve Piston is chambered to accept 2 ¾” and 3″ shells and will cycle them interchangeably with no external adjustments required by the shooter. The SDX 12-gauge models feature an 18″ barrel with removable chokes, including an extended cylinder bore choke brake that helps tame recoil with heavy shot or slugs. Standard full and improved cylinder chokes are included, with other options available from HatsanUSA. Read more