POF-USA Launches New Rifle Variant

Phoenix, Ariz. – Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA), a leading provider and manufacturer of the finest AR-type rifles on the United States commercial market, is proud to introduce the latest iteration of the renowned Renegade+ rifle. This new variant, available exclusively through POF-USA’s premium dealer network, Black Label Dealers, features a more compact profile. The updated Renegade+ variant boasts a 13.75″ barrel equipped with Dead Air Silencers’ KeyMo muzzle brake, which is pinned and welded, resulting in a total barrel length of 16.1″. The rifle is meticulously cerakoted in olive drab green (OD green), comes standard with Magpul’s MBUS 3 front and rear sights, and includes the added value of POF-USA’s own adjustable 2-point sling with VTAC quick detach mounts. This exceptional rifle is set to revolutionize the shooting experience, offering unparalleled performance, precision, and versatility for shooters across various disciplines.

The new Renegade+ rifle, exclusively available through POF-USA’s authorized Black Label Dealers, combines cutting-edge engineering with advanced features to deliver exceptional results both on the range and in the field. By partnering with select dealers, POF-USA continues to solidify its position as a leader in the firearms industry while introducing this innovative product. This exclusive Renegade+ variant has an MSRP of $2,100.

Key features of the Black Label exclusive Renegade+ include: Read more

SAF Sues Penn. Sheriff to Stop Warrantless Searches

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a challenge of Pennsylvania’s promulgated firearms regulation and its enforcement by the Pennsylvania State Police and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which includes warrantless searches.

SAF is joined by Shot Tec, LLC and a private citizen, Grant Schmidt. They are represented by attorneys Joshua Prince and Dillon Harris, Civil Rights Defense Firm, of Bechtelsville, Pa. Defendants are Col. Christopher Paris, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny, in their official capacities. The action was filed in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

The petition challenges Col. Paris and the PSP’s “interpretation, implementation and enforcement” of the firearms regulation “which is being enforced” by Kilkenny, according to the court filing. The petition alleges that Sheriff Kilkenny “has implemented a policy…which he contends, based on the PSP’s promulgation and implementation of (the regulation) permit him, in the absence of probable cause and a warrant and in violation of…the Pennsylvania Constitution, to come into those…homes or business.” Read more

Boone and Crockett Club and NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum Developing Online Hunter Ethics Learning Module

The Boone and Crockett Club and the National Rifle Association’s Hunters’ Leadership Forum (HLF) are working together to develop an online education platform to teach hunter ethics. The groups announced today that they have created a partnership for the educational programming to help communicate the importance of Fair Chase ethics when hunters head to the field. The Fair Chase Hunter Ethics curriculum will complement existing NRA hunter education modules to carry a positive message to new and existing hunters, as well as to the general public. The online course is expected to be launched in early 2024.

“The research that Hunters’ Leadership Forum conducted several years ago to understand American attitudes toward hunting reinforced to me that the future of hunting in America is not only rooted in recruitment of new hunters, but also in the acceptance by nonhunters. Nonhunters hold our future rights in their hands, so we need to do a better job of communicating our benefits in America,” commented HLF director Peter Churchbourne. “The Boone and Crockett Club is known as the experts on hunter ethics and it was clear to me that they were the perfect partners to help teach new hunters and remind seasoned hunters about Fair Chase ethics and conservation.” Read more

Learning Shotgun Essentials

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

It’s been quite a few years since I visited the Rose Lake Shooting Range and Education Center in Clinton County and the upgrades to the facility are quite impressive.  Where once it was a simply stark open field with shooting benches, it now boasts a large building with all the amenities of a teaching center plus an upgraded clay pigeon range with automatic throwers  – all accessible to the public.  My purpose in the visit was to gain some wing-shooting pointers via a teaching clinic that was to include a classroom session and some live action on the trap range.

Bill Fischer of Pheasant Forever was our presenter, who demonstrated through videos and personal demonstrations such factors as eye dominance and foundational techniques of hitting moving targets. Once everyone signed liability releases, we headed to the range with Bill, as our personal teacher.  If you’ve ever wondered if you’ve been shooting blanks at ducks, geese or upland game such as pheasants or grouse, stick with me.

However, before getting into the details, this event and the range improvements were all funded by sportsmen and women who’ve bought firearms, ammo, boats or fishing gear over the years.  The Pittman Robertson Act funding from excise taxes, whereas manufacturers pay an 11-percent tax on manufactured goods, has come back to us consumers in this remarkable, tangible asset for the population to enjoy.  Because of the nature of the funding, this event was required to be free of charge, but it was worth more than money could buy.

Of the 10 people that had signed up for the session, only 4 were in attendance.  This meant Joe and I were able to take turns at the range with our scatterguns under the direct tutelage of the trained and watchful eyes of Mr. Fischer.  The other participants had their own shooting guides from the site’s DNR personnel, as well.

Initially, Joe and I were stinking up the place, as we were supplied with 20-gauge and 12-gauge shells respectively.  Bill would get behind us and watch over our shoulders as most clay targets fell to the ground unscathed.   We alternated shooting 5 shots each and the coaching became key, as we both finished with perfect 5-shot strings.  But, I was left with a desire to get more of this quality range time.

Here’s the best part of the experience:  With one’s own ammo and clay pigeons, anyone can test skills, albeit without an expert assistant during normal range hours.  The staff will set shooters up with a portable electric thrower and will even provide shotguns and hearing protection, if needed.  Eye protection is required, too.

More good news is that another free clinic is scheduled at Rose Lake on June 28th at 6 pm.  If interested, call Bill Fischer at 989-395-5945 to insure a spot.  With a limit of 10 people, it makes for a personal setting particularly conducive to learning.

Unlike rifle shooting, where aiming at stationary paper targets gives instant feedback, shooters can usually work out deficiencies themselves.  However, the mysterious nature of knowing how and why we miss flying targets can be overcome with practice – perfect practice that is – and here’s an opportunity to minimize excuses afield and to have some fun at the same time.

From the Boone and Crockett Club

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Adventures from the Archives – Grancel Fitz’s Alaska Brown Bear

Armed with a .30-06 that he took on every hunt in North America, Grancel Fitz was on a quest to find the biggest Alaska brown bear that Kodiak, Alaska, had to offer.

 

Volcon Stag Demo Day Event

AUSTIN, Texas, June 6, 2023 — Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCN) (“Volcon” or the “Company”), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company invited key media, dealers and international distributors to test drive prototype models of the Company’s flagship product, the Stag, during a VIP Demo Day event held before Memorial Day Weekend.

The Company hosted the event at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort in Cedar Creek, Texas, where on the first day, Co-Founder and CTO, Christian Okonsky, presented a live Q&A session, detailing how the Company has been able to move quickly to bring the first all-electric, off-road UTV, the Stag, through the development process at an unprecedented pace through strategic collaborations such as those with General Motors, BF Goodrich, Elka Suspension and Hayes Performance Systems. Attendees were also able inspect the Stag and ask the Company’s engineering and product development teams questions about the technology and its specifications.

“The Stag has undergone tremendous development and the power is unmatched. We have tested, broken, fixed, broken again and redeveloped many of the Stag’s components throughout this entire process, leading to us upgrading many of the key suspension and drivetrain components to an automotive grade level. Traditional off-road components simply cannot handle the torque that the Stag has,” said Co-Founder and CTO, Christian Okonsky. Read more

Silencer Central Boasts Fastest Barrel Threading Service in the Nation

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota –Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to offer the fastest barrel threading service in the Nation. The unique service allows customers to simply strip their rifle down to a barreled action for easy handling, while Silencer Central handles the rest.

“In just three steps, our team of certified machinists will thread your barrels according to your order form specifications, add a thread protector and ship your threading order back to you,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “We’re proud to offer this elite service to our customers. We complete over 5,000 threaded barrels per year and will continue to offer the most innovative products and services in the game.”

Thanks to Silencer Central’s state-of-the-art, in-house commercial lathe (CNC), firearm enthusiasts can ship their gun to Silencer Central or drop it directly at its Sioux Falls, S.D. headquarters for threading. Silencer Central offers a 360-shipping service so you can easily and safely take care of shipping your rifle to and from its facility, a free thread protector for all barrels and a padded gun case. Each caliber is carefully threaded to meet the highest specifications with a certified, full-time gunsmith on staff. Read more

Franklin Armory’s “22plinkster Edition” Binary Trigger

MINDEN, Nev. –– Franklin Armory®, Inc., one of America’s most innovative manufacturers of firearms, parts, and accessories has begun shipping its newest BFSIII® (Binary Firing System® – Third Generation) trigger, the “22plinkster Edition” drop-in trigger for the Ruger® 10/22®. The “22plinkster Edition” is the result of a partnership between Franklin Armory and one of YouTube’s fastest-growing trick shooting stars, 22plinkster.

“Trick shooting with the .22-long rifle is fun, but shooting with a Binary trigger is the biggest blast you can have with a 10/22,” said 22plinkster. “I’m super excited to partner with Franklin Armory to help spread freedom and fun around these great United States of America with their innovative Binary trigger system.”

Franklin Armory’s “22plinkster Edition” features a proprietary aluminum housing and all the functional parts of the patented three-position BFSIII trigger: Position One, safe; Position Two, semiautomatic; Position Three, Binary®. In Binary mode, a single round is fired when the trigger is pulled and a single round is fired when the trigger is released. One of the Franklin Armory BFSIII’s revered safety features is the ability to cancel the release round by simply moving the integrated selector switch from Binary® to the “semi” or “safe” position before releasing the trigger. Additional information about how Franklin Armory’s BFSIII works can be viewed in the video: “Why Binary® is Better.” Read more

Double D Foundation Red, White, and Boom Raffle

Raffle features a pallet of Winchester ammunition

(Black Creek, GA) – Today, The Double D Foundation launched their Red, White, and Boom Raffle, which features a pallet (104 flats of 26,000 rounds) of Winchester AA 12ga ammunition valued at $16,000. Tickets are $25 each, 5 for $100, or 13 for $250, and all resources raised help the Foundation advance freedom through shooting sports.

“The Red, White, and Boom Raffle is perfect for a recreational or competitive shooter who wants the very best in performance and consistency,” said Cindy Daniel, Founder. “Even better, every raffle ticket purchased will help us safeguard the Second Amendment by growing participation in competitive shooting sports through grants to local teams and organizations.” Read more

Wildfire-Charred Forests Get $7.8 Million in Rehab from RMEF, Partners

MISSOULA, Mont. — Western landscapes recently impacted by wildfires are receiving $7.8 million in forest restoration treatments.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allotted $330,000 in 2023 grant funding to help recover habitat for elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, turkey and other wildlife, upping its overall 2021-2023 commitment to $1.6 million. Those funds helped leverage $6.2 million from RMEF’s conservation partners.

“Healthy forests mean healthy habitat. These active forest management projects positively affect elk and scores of other species,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “We recognize this would not happen without the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, state and county agencies, private landowners and other partnerships.”

Habitat enhancement projects include invasive weed treatment, planting native grasses and shrubs, aspen restoration, conifer thinning, fence removal and/or replacement with wildlife-friendly fencing, riparian restoration and repairing or constructing wildlife water sources.

As of today, there are 41 wildfire restoration grants awarded to 10 states from 2021 through April 2023 with work continuing through 2025. Below is a list of the most recent 2023 projects slated to receive support. Read more

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