Springfield Armory Compact Echelon 4.0C 9mm

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Echelon™ 4.0C 9mm, a duty-grade compact pistol engineered for carry. At its launch in 2023, the full-size Echelon 4.5F set a new standard for modern, striker-fired duty pistols. The new Echelon 4.0C carries on this tradition, but with a shorter 4″ barrel and compact frame for enhanced concealability.

At the heart of the fully ambidextrous Echelon 4.0C lies the patent-pending Central Operating Group. Employing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, it is made up of an entirely self-contained and serialized stainless steel chassis. The result is a system that is easily moved between available grip modules in seconds. The pistol comes standard with the small grip module and three interchangeable backstraps, while medium and large grip modules can be purchased separately.

Further adding to the pistol’s adaptability is its truly innovative Variable Interface System, which employs patent-pending self-locking pins that ensure consistent and reliable point of aim/point of impact. In addition, the pins can be positioned to fit the footprints of a wide range of popular optics. This allows for an unparalleled direct-mount fit between the pistol’s slide and optic.

The Echelon 4.0C comes standard with two magazines — a flush-fit, 15-round magazine; and an extended, 18-round variant. Both magazines feature a scratch- and wear-resistant blacked-out coating for rugged durability and hard use.

The Echelon 4.0C is offered in numerous variants, Read more

Firearms

NEXTORCH ND30B USB-C Rechargeable Electronic Distraction Device

NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, is pleased to announce the NEXTORCH ND30B Civilian Electronic Distraction Device. The ND30B, a powerful distraction device, is designed to deliver intense light and sound for tactical applications. The ND30B provides a non-lethal means to create a tactical advantage. It’s an essential tool for training or real-world scenarios without the risks associated with pyrotechnic devices. It’s also ideal for tactical training, home security, and effectively disorienting intruders or personal threats.

“The NEXTORCH ND30B is the ultimate tool for tactical professionals seeking a reliable, powerful, and safe distraction device,” said Jordan Brothers, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, NEXTORCH. “With its advanced features and rugged design, the ND30B ensures you are always prepared for any situation.”

The NEXTORCH ND30B Distraction Device packs professional-grade power and capabilities into a civilian-friendly platform. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of law enforcement and military operations, the ND30B utilizes a blinding 360° 11,000-lumen strobe and piercing 130dB audio output to provide effective distraction and disorientation. Read more

Optics, Self Defense

NICS Checks Top 613,000 for ‘Black Friday’ Week

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) completed 613,380 background checks related to firearms for the week leading up to, and including, “Black Friday,” one of the busiest shopping days of the year. That figure is down from 2023’s total of 680,671 for the same time period. The 2024 total is a 9.8 percent decrease from the 2023 figure.

FBI NICS completed 169,906 background checks on “Black Friday” alone. Read more

Firearms

So, Joe Biden is a Liar? And, This is News?

By Glen Wunderlich

After Biden’s pardon for his criminal son, Hunter, who under the sun condones this flaunting of power over justice?  I can’t count how many times the liar in chief exclaimed that nobody is above the law.

And, for 91 year-old Chuck Grassley…if you believed that traitor Joe wouldn’t pardon his treasonous son, it’s time to hang it up.  Get out now!

Any wonder why there’s a new wind blowing in DC?

 

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Act Fast! Silencer Central’s Buy-One-Get-One Suppressor Deal Won’t Last Long

Silencer Central, the nation’s leading retailer of suppressors and accessories, extends its exciting Black Friday offer through Cyber Monday, and beyond – but you need to act fast! These savings only last while supplies remain. For a limited time, when you purchase any BANISH suppressor priced at $849 or higher, you’ll receive a FREE BANISH 22K-V2 rimfire suppressor, valued at $465.

This is the best BOGO deal in the industry, and it’s disappearing fast! Don’t miss your chance to grab this incredible offer – once the BANISH 22K-V2 is gone, so is the deal!

“We have had a tremendous response to our BOGO event,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “It has been amazing to see how many people are taking advantage of the opportunity to get the suppressors they want. This promotion is all about our customers and we are thrilled at the response we’ve seen so far.”

Here’s how it works: Purchase any qualifying BANISH suppressor priced at $849 or more, including the all-new MeatEater by BANISH, and receive the BANISH 22K-V2 for free (a $465 value). The following BANISH suppressors qualify for the deal: Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Barrett Celebrates Marine Corps Full Operational Capability for MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle

Murfreesboro, TN — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. is proud to announce that the Marine Corps Systems Command has achieved Fully Operational Capability (FOC) for the MRAD® MK 22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) a year ahead of schedule.

The MK 22 represents the culmination of Barrett’s dedication to innovation and collaboration with the Department of Defense. Originally developed through a Special Operations Command contract, the MK 22 transitioned to the Marine Corps via the “Special Operations Forces (SOF) to service” process, with contracting led by the U.S. Army. This seamless interservice cooperation enabled the Marine Corps to achieve FOC a full year ahead of schedule, delivering critical capability enhancements to warfighters sooner.

“The MK 22 isn’t just another rifle; it’s a modular, mission-adaptable system that empowers the warfighter with unmatched precision and flexibility,” said Bryan James, CEO of Barrett. “We’re honored to contribute to this pivotal modernization effort for the U.S. Military and Marine Corps, and to support our nation’s elite forces.” Read more

Firearms

Pickpocketing Ducks in Micro-Environments

There are times during waterfowl season when savvy hunters rely on special tactics to bag their birds. Hiking-in to remote areas or using small watercraft such as canoes to gain access to back bays, creeks and bayous where some of the smartest ducks live are a couple ways to improve your odds to bag a few ducks, albeit with a little more effort.

These scenarios call for traveling light, including cutting way back on decoys and other equipment. All the creature comforts hunters come to expect in blinds – forget about all that stuff. A gun, a reasonable amount of ammo, calls, and a few decoys are all that is needed.

When ducks become “stale” and the migration stalls during warmer patches of weather, smart ducks still go about their business in little nooks and crannies around the countryside where they are seldom seen. Oftentimes, ducks will be inactive during daylight hours and restrict movement to a nocturnal schedule.

Scouting morning and afternoon is critical. Observing a given spot’s full potential may require staying well past legal hunting hours. You may not be able to see birds very well, but you should be able to hear them. These lowlight observations help determine the number of ducks in the area. Also, by watching which direction ducks come from, you can derive where they’ve been. Confirmation is a simple matter of observing that other spot…so, the inverse of the evening scout in the morning. Share the burden by tag teaming assignments with a hunting buddy (or friendly confidant). Read more

Hunting

SAF Asks High Court Review in Challenge of CA Gun Show Law

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners in a long-running challenge of California’s restrictive gun control policies regarding gun shows have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for review in a case known as B&L Productions, Inc. v. Newsom.

SAF is joined by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, South Bay Rod & Gun Club, Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association, Second Amendment Law Center, L.A.X. Firing Range, B&L Productions—for whom the case is named—and several private citizens. They are represented by attorneys Donald Kilmer at Kilmer Law Offices in Caldwell, Idaho, and C.D. Michel, Anna M. Barvir and Tiffany D. Cheuvront at Michel & Associates in Long Beach, California.

The case involves questions about First and Second Amendment rights, and whether the state can adopt laws and policies which abridge and impair those rights.

“We are at a point where California has essentially ignored the Supreme Court’s ruling in 2022 that eliminated the use of ‘judicial balancing tests’ when deciding Second Amendment claims,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “while trampling on the First Amendment protections of speech which is necessary for the commerce of lawful products.” Read more

Gun Control

Sampling the Work Day of a CWD Technician

If you ask Yvette Bonney to describe the grossest thing she’s seen during her job, she talks about the time she removed an abscessed lymph node from the neck of a mule deer, which Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff occasionally sees in deer.?

“All this green stuff oozed out,” Bonney says.?

She’ll also tell you about other times when she examined tick-infested heads, deer with injuries or heads that were no longer fresh but still sampleable.?

The job of a wildlife technician who samples dead animals for chronic wasting disease (CWD) isn’t always a glamorous one. But Bonney says she likes it. She arrives at her job site, which is an old Globestar camper with a folding table outside, before 8 each morning, takes out her tools and waits for the first hunter of the day. Read more

Wildlife

Get Your Michigan Deer Tested

Archery season, firearm deer season and the holiday season — these are tried and true traditions that most every Michigander knows! If you’re a hunter looking for a way to give back and help protect the outdoors and wildlife you love, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources hopes you’ll take part in critical disease testing for deer you harvest.

As part of ongoing monitoring and management, the DNR is offering chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis testing for deer harvested during the 2024 hunting season. Every head that is turned in will help wildlife managers better understand the scope and movement of CWD and bTB in Michigan.

Chronic wasting disease testing

CWD testing is focused on the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula. Counties eligible for CWD testing include Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Benzie, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Dickinson, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Otsego and Schoolcraft.

Hunters can submit samples for testing through the following options: Read more

Hunting, Wildlife
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