Savage Arms announced today that the Stevens 560 Shotguns are now available across the country. These value-driven firearms give hunters, competitive and recreational shooters multiple options for the range or the field. The 560 is a semi-automatic shotgun offered in 12 gauge with two barrel length and stock options.
The newest line of shotguns is designed to be a workhorse in the blind, with a distinguished style and look a great bonus. Experienced and new shotgunners will enjoy the reliably-cycling field and compact shotguns that are equally at home shooting clays all day or walking endless upland fields.
“These 560s are a worthy addition to our lineup and any hunter or shooter’s gun safe,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing for Savage. “These guns will run all day, are available in a few different options to accommodate all shooters and look great too. With summer in full swing, it’s not too early to pick up a 560 and hit the range to get ready for hunting season.”
The Stevens 560 Field semi-automatic shotgun is available in both full-size and compact models with added features like a raised ventilated rib with mid bead and front fiber optic sight. This gas operated shotgun with oversized controls is a great, hardworking option.
Burris Optics introduced the Veracity PH 4-20x50mm earlier this year and announces it is now available at authorized dealers nationwide. Purchase this incredible high demand rifle scope today and get it in time for hunting season. Featuring the new P?K (Programable Elevation Knob)system, premium optical clarity, a built-in Heads-Up Display (HUD), and Bluetooth® connectivity for uploading custom ballistic data from the new BurrisConnect Mobile App, the Veracity PH takes hunter confidence and performance to the highest level.
The most precise hunting optic ever produced by Burris, the Veracity PH 4-20x50mm introduces features that redefine what is possible in a riflescope. It sets a new standard for confident point-of-aim/point-of-impact performance at extended distances.
These features build on years of research and development to “do the math” for the shooter and achieve precise shot placement easily and efficiently. It is extremely fast in providing an accurate dialing solution, eliminating time lost to hesitantly fumbling with dope cards and data sheets, and instead allows hunters to apply valuable time to focus on getting clean, controlled shots on unpredictable targets.
This complex-to-simple performance centers on the Veracity PH’s P?K (pronounced “peak”) system and a robust yet easy-to-assess heads-up display showing the exact dialed distance, wind hold, rifle cant, and battery level. Coupled with user-configurable and uploadable ballistic data via Bluetooth connectivity through the BurrisConnect App, hunters can be assured of precise aiming. Read more
>> The grand prize features a Mathew’s bow, TAC Vanes LRP arrows and Swhacker broadheads, Cuddeback, and more.
Monday – Atlanta, GA – TAC Vanes and Swhacker Broadheads, makers of exceptional archery products, have launched an Outdoor Summer Sweepstakes, open to all, with a grand prize package featuring items from some of the most reputable names in the outdoor industry.
The grand prize package will include:
– Semi-custom Phase 4 Mathew’s bow with the LowPro Mathew’s quiver and a Mathew’s Bridge-Lock 5-pin sight
The Headrest Safe Company, LLC, innovators of the ultimate discreet vehicle safe storage system, is pleased to announce the addition of Drivers Side Headrest Safe™. The Headrest Safe™ has quickly become the standard for anti-theft vehicle safes. The Headrest Safe™ is designed to provide maximum protection for your valuables or firearms. Keep all of your valuables safe when you are in and out of your vehicle. Hide and secure items in plain sight with The Headrest Safe™.
“When it comes to carrying your valuables or firearms in your vehicle, most people think they have to choose between safety and convenience,” said Louis Tuck, COO/CFO, The Headrest Safe Company LLC. “With The Headrest Safe™, you can have the best of both worlds: peace of mind that it’s secure, plus easy access.”
With the addition of the Driver’s Side Headrest Safe™, you now have a choice of a headrest safe on the driver or passenger seats, or both. No matter which side you choose, each safe opens to inside (towards the console) for safe and quick access to your secured items. Read more
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus brief in a case which could upend prohibitions on firearms possession by people using intoxicants or controlled substances because such laws violate the right to keep and bear arms.
The case is known as United States v. Daniels. SAF filed the brief in response to the unusual request by a three-judge panel in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals following oral arguments, which were heard June 5. Because no amicus briefs had been filed, the panel invited briefs from amici curiae “who wish to supply relevant information regarding the history and tradition of restrictions on the use and possession of firearms as pertinent to the issues presented in this case. Of particular interest are historical gun regulations applicable to intoxicated or impaired individuals.” Briefs were due by July 6. Read more
ALPS Mountaineering, manufacturer of performance-driven gear for wilderness adventures, exploration, and family camping, has developed a new trekking pole system for 2024. Designed for both technical and casual hiking, the new Alliance trekking poles deliver the on-trail performance serious adventurers demand but in an ultra-lightweight design.
The heart of the Alliance trekking poles is the freshly engineered hybrid frame. Blending carbon fiber and aluminum construction, the Alliance poles offer the superior rigidity and stability needed for navigating the most aggressive trails, while the material combination makes a set of two poles weigh only 15.2 ounces. Read more
NEXTORCH Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of illumination tools and specialized equipment for law enforcement, first responder, tactical, and outdoor applications, is proud to announce the TA30C Tactical Flashlight with patented one-step-strobe technology. The TA30C Tactical Flashlight is an excellent choice for any personal defense situation. It utilizes a patented one-step, variable frequency strobe switch for immediate and intuitive operation in a home or self-defense situation.
The state-of-the-art TA30C offers incredibly high performance in a compact package. A powerful 1600 lumen high mode can be activated with a half press of the tail switch which allows for easy searching and instant identification of potential threats, while a full press activates the strobe to instantly disorient and suppress an intruder or attacker. This high-output flashlight can cast its powerful beam up to 328 yards. A rotational magnetic mode dial offers smooth and reliable operation that outperforms and outlasts ordinary mechanical switches. The TA30C comes equipped with a detachable clip allowing for comfortable, hands-free everyday carry. A convenient LED tail cap status indicator gives you battery life at a glance. It comes standard with one 18650 Li-ion battery, and can also be used with two traditional CR123A Li-ion batteries. Read more
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I’m going to miss the shade but not the red squirrels. A bit too close to the house for an amateur felling, so I contacted with professionals: Weinert’s Tree Service.
Limbing from the Bottom Up
From the bottom up, all limbs were removed. All needle bearing limbs were chipped and substantial limbs were set aside for use in my outdoor furnace.
Greg Weinert swings into action with a big saw
Per special request, Greg began work on a chair in lieu of expensive stump grinding. The man’s done this before!
Signature Touch
In the end, all was cleaned up and tossed into the chipper. Total time on job was approximately 2-3 hours. 989-729-Tree for an honest deal. Heck, I even received a nice thank you in the mail.
By JOHN PEPIN
Deputy public information officer
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
In the western part of Wayne County, about 30 minutes west of Detroit, sits beautiful Belleville Lake – a popular, 1,250-acre playground for boaters, panfish and muskie anglers and in early July, fireworks watchers.
Judy Brothers has worked there as a summer ranger for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the past three seasons.
A former General Motors worker who retired after more than 30 years on the job, Brothers took a part-time job a week after her GM “retirement” at Target where she stayed for nine years before leaving to work three more years as an assistant manager at Dollar Tree.
She said she loves her seasonal work at the DNR, her coworkers and the friends she’s made from people of different walks of life she’s met while working.
“I really, really enjoy my job,” she said. And she doesn’t want another one like it anytime soon.
A shimmering waterfront setting
Belleville Lake, the largest inland lake in southeast Michigan, was created in the 1920s when the Eastern Michigan Edison Co. being developed dammed the Huron River.
The DNR maintains two boating access sites there – east and west – that together attracted more than 95,000 visitors last year.
The east site is the busier of the two, with two docks – one for loading boats and other watercraft onto vehicles, and the other for launching.
This is where Brothers works weekends from mid-April to mid-October.
She said morning is usually a quieter time when she has an opportunity to clean up and perform other maintenance duties, like trimming trees and cutting weeds.
Afternoons get very busy when boaters start coming in.
Brothers has a booth at the entrance to the site, where she directs traffic and checks vehicles for Recreation Passports, required for entry.
She said began like most of her shifts except that with gray, cloudy skies threatening rain, there were fewer visitors than usual.
If the rain would only hold off, the Belleville Yacht Club next door would be holding its massive Fourth of July fireworks show after sundown that night, with a colorful, patriotic display for boaters and other revelers positioned around the rim of the lake.
Trouble on the water
Shortly after noon, Brothers checked in a boating party of five people – a family group of four men and one woman out for a day on the lake. Four were Michiganders and one was a visitor from Colorado.
The group put their 21-foot Marada boat in the water. “They got it started and they got it untied from the dock and they stalled,” Brothers said.
The boaters tried to restart the boat using a portable charger.
For five days in late June, young shooters from across the country descend on the quiet town of Grand Island, Nebraska for the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. The event concluded last Friday with national champion individuals and teams from nine different disciplines being awarded at the Heartland Events Center. This year was the largest competition in the event’s 23 year history with 42 states (last year’s high was 39) and 718 athletes.
Teams from the 42 states competing in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships parade into the Heartland Events Center during the Opening Ceremony.
The 718 participants from 42 states that compete in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships taking the competitors pledge.
According to the National 4-H Shooting Sports website, “The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.”
As kids progress through the 4-H Shooting Sports they have the opportunity to compete, first at the county level to qualify for the state contest where the top individuals aged 14-18 in the nine disciplines (air pistol, air rifle, small bore rifle, small bore pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading, compound archery, recurve archery, and hunting skills) qualify to compete at nationals. Unlike other competitions, a youth can only qualify once in each discipline—if you make it to nationals for shotgun, you can’t go back in that discipline, however you can go back in any of the others. Many kids plot out their path to try to compete each of the years they’re eligible, but others are happy to make it once in their career.
The competition is a grueling nearly week long event. Equipment check in starts on Sunday evening with inspections to ensure all firearms and bows meet rules for draw or trigger pull weight, scope settings, and more. Monday is slated for final practice and confirming that all equipment is still sighted in after the trip—teams travel from around the country with many driving long hours in order to tote all the necessary gear.
Competitors drove from across the company to compete at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
On Monday evening during the opening ceremony, state teams parade in together—similar to an Olympic grand entrance—waving state flags and wearing matching gear for the opening ceremonies. Leaders from the outdoor industry welcome the competitors and their families. Companies like Federal Premium Ammunition, Crosman, Midway USA, and Grand Island-based Hornady recognize the importance of supporting these young people who are the future of the shooting sports. The companies sponsor the event and participate on the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee to help guide future events. Supporting young shooters is important enough that Jason Hornady announced during his speech that his company will be increasing his sponsorship by an additional $10,000 for a total of $30,000 for next year’s championships.
Jason Hornady, whose company is based in Grand Island and is a corporate sponsor of the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, welcomes the participants to the event.
For the next three days, the kids compete in their disciplines at the Heartland Public Shooting Center. It can be a challenge for some who excel in specific parts of the discipline but not in others. In shotgun competition, shooters must compete in sporting clays, skeet, and trap. Archers must be able to do FITA, field, and 3D archery. Rifle, muzzleloading, and pistol will shoot their discipline’s version of silhouettes, CMP Sporter, NRA 3-position, Slow Fire Bullseye, or a modified Camp Perry Round. For specialists, it can be humbling but what better way to learn the full breadth of each discipline.
Competitors in the shotgun competition during the skeet round support each other after shooting.
And although each of these disciplines are broad, the real generalists are those competing in the Hunting Skills event. Read more
