Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The new book, Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses, provides all you need to get started with any birdhouse or nest box project you have in mind. Read more
Bear Creek Arsenal, a leading manfacturer in the firearms industry, is excited to announce the launch of its latest product: 20″ parkerized and 416R stainless steel complete upper assemblies and rifles chambered in the groundbreaking .22 ARC caliber. This new offering is set to redefine the standards of performance and versatility for shooters and hunters alike.
Innovative Design and Superior Performance
The new 20″ uppers and rifles are meticulously engineered to deliver exceptional accuracy and durability. Available in both parkerized and 416 R stainless steel finishes, these uppers and rifles are designed to meet the diverse needs of firearm enthusiasts. The parkerized finish offers superior corrosion resistance and a rugged, tactical look, while the stainless steel option provides enhanced durability and a sleek, polished appearance.
Why the .22 ARC is the Best New Caliber
The .22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC) is a game-changer in the world of firearms. Developed by Hornady, the .22 ARC is designed to offer unparalleled performance with very low drag (VLD) bullets, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, from hunting to precision shooting.
Key advantages of the .22 ARC include: Read more
GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the 1911 DS Prodigy™ Comp AOS 9mm in Coyote Brown Cerakote®. Offered in 5” and 4.25” variants, these pistols are integrally compensated to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise, and combine the most beloved characteristics of the 1911 with modern capacity for unrivaled performance.
Cerakote has become the gold standard for gun parts with an advanced formulation that has virtually eliminated the need to oil the exterior for corrosion protection. This innovative coating not only enhances the durability and performance of firearms, but also offers significant benefits in terms of longevity and ease of care. The Coyote Brown Cerakote finish of the slide and frame of these 1911 DS Prodigy Comp pistols matches up with a Coyote Brown polymer grip module, complemented by black controls and a black diamond like carbon (DLC) coated match grade bull barrel.
The integral compensator of the Coyote Brown Prodigy Comp is discreetly designed, featuring a single port on the top of the hammer-forged slide and barrel. By redirecting gas upwards, it reduces muzzle rise and enhances control, allowing for faster and more accurate follow-up shots. Additionally, the pistols feature a tritium front sight positioned behind the compensator.
The Coyote Brown Prodigy Comp takes the proven 1911 platform and enhances it with double-stack capacity and a performance-driven feature set. Configured around a double-stack magazine, the polymer grip module of the 1911 DS pistol mounts to a forged steel frame, offering capacities of 17+1 and 20+1 (as well as 10-round variants for restricted locales).
To allow the ease of use of today’s most popular red dot optics, the Prodigy Comp pistols feature slides cut for AOS (Agency Optic System) plates. These billet steel plates deliver proper optic height for intuitive sight picture and instant target acquisition, and feature an integral rear sight. The Prodigy Comp ships with a HEX Dragonfly compatible plate as well as a cover plate, while additional optic-specific plates are available. You can find a full compatibility chart here. Read more
GW: Another example of over-reaching government in an attempt to circumvent the Constitution. We pay our taxes and then they’re used against us. Any wonder why we commoners are behind President Trump and DOGE? Go get ’em!
Gun Owners of America (GOA), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Gun Owners Action League (GOAL), and Commonwealth Second Amendment (Comm2A), alongside plaintiff Mack Escher, have filed a lawsuit challenging Massachusetts’ unconstitutional restrictions on 18- to 20-year-old adults possessing, purchasing, or carrying semiautomatic firearms and handguns. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, argues that the state’s laws violate the Second and Fourteenth Amendments by infringing upon the constitutional rights of young adults.
Under H.B. 4885, Massachusetts has enacted a law that completely bans 18-to-20-year-olds from acquiring, possessing, or carrying semiautomatic firearms and handguns, leaving them defenseless and stripping them of their fundamental rights. The plaintiffs argue that this ban has no historical precedent and directly contradicts Supreme Court rulings that affirm the Second Amendment’s protection of firearms for self-defense. And as the complaint makes clear, historically, 18-year-olds were even required to keep and bear the same sort of common firearms that older citizens owned.
GOA and its 2A allies are seeking a court order declaring the law unconstitutional, a permanent injunction against its enforcement, and an award for attorney’s fees and costs. Read more
LONOKE, Ark. – – Remington Ammunition recently announced its Hi-Speed, Hi-Savings rebate promotion which offers consumers the chance to be rewarded for purchasing some of Remington’s most trusted waterfowl ammunition.
To take advantage of this rebate, customers simply need to purchase at least 2 boxes of Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel shotshell ammunition to get $5 per box back. Minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $200.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made January 9 through March 10, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is March 31, 2025 Read more
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. –– SK Guns® announces “Presidente Madero,” the fourth production in the historic Mexican “La Revolución” series. A tribute to Francisco Madero, the 37th president of Mexico, SK Customs will provide a limited production run of only 300 Colt 1911 Full-Size Government models chambered in .38 Super. Featuring a highly polished royal blue finish with selective 24K gold plating, each pistol includes a special engraved edition number.
Madero quickly became a pivotal figure in Mexican history due to his role in the Mexican Revolution. His greatest achievement is widely recognized as challenging the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. Madero is credited with initiating democratic reforms that would go on to transform Mexico’s political landscape.
A wealthy landowner and political activist, Madero authored La Sucesión Presidencial en 1910
(translated: The Presidential Succession of 1910) in which he called for fair elections and democratic governance. His ideas resonated with many Mexicans dissatisfied with Díaz’s authoritarian rule. When Díaz attempted to suppress his opposition, Madero led a revolutionary movement that forced Díaz to resign in 1911, marking a significant victory for democracy in Mexico. Read more
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to add to the already popular SR1911 “Street Edition” series. This series of five engraved models of the SR1911® pistol celebrates Ruger’s rich manufacturing tradition.
The first of the “Street Edition” series was introduced in October 2024 and commemorated Ruger’s 75th anniversary. These next four “Street Edition” SR1911s have common design elements that connect the series. Each pistol represents its own Ruger facility – “1 Lacey Place” in Southport, CT; “411 Sunapee St.” in Newport, NH; “271 Cardwell Rd.” in Mayodan, NC; and “200 Ruger Rd.” in Prescott, AZ. Each member of the series will feature a unique grip color, and the facility street name will be engraved on the top of the slide. Production will be limited to 500 of each model.
These lightweight Commander-style pistols are chambered in the venerable .45 Auto and feature a 4.25″ stainless steel barrel. The stainless steel slide is engraved in fine detail and also includes the Ruger logo and an American bald eagle, a classic symbol of American freedom. Drift adjustable, Novak 3-Dot sights allow for quick and easy target acquisition. Read more
Federal Ammunition recently released Its all-new HammerDown 22 LR rimfire product line and is currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.
The New 22 LR hunting round features nickel-plated brass for weather and corrosion resistance, specially formulated propellant, and a copper-plated hollow-point bullet. It is loaded to velocities that provide superior ballistics through lever-action rimfire rifles and delivers excellent cycling in tubular-magazine and lever-action feeding systems. It is packaged in 325-round bulk boxes.
“The technology that revitalized centerfire lever-action rifles and carbines is now available for rimfire,” said CCI’s Rimfire Product Line Manager Steve Monniere. “Our new HammerDown Rimfire 22 LR load features a specially modified copper-plated hollow point bullet designed to function flawlessly in all lever guns and modern sporting rifles (MSRs). The new bullet’s hollow-point design offers excellent expansion at hunting ranges between 25 to 100 yards for small game.”
Part No. / Description / MSRP
22HAM / 22 LR, 40-grian, Copper-plated HP 325-count, 1,200 fps / $39.99
Federal Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on all Federal products, visit www.federalpremium.com.
For the second straight year, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge broke attendance records with 186 teams weighing squirrels at one of 12 weigh-in stations across the state.
“We had four locations with more than 20 teams participating this year,” Eric Maynard, AGFC assistant chief of education, said. “Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in Yellville had 37 teams show up for the event.”
Maynard said he’s excited about the continued growth of the event and sees possibilities to expand it even more with the addition of a “gray squirrel only” category in the future.
“We split the categories into youth teams and adult teams weighing either all fox squirrels or mixed bags that must include at least one gray squirrel,” Maynard said. “This year we just didn’t have that many bags of all fox squirrels weighed in. In fact, four of the 12 weigh-in stations didn’t have a three-squirrel limit of fox squirrels turned in.” Read more
Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit
The walleye run in Lake Erie and the Detroit River is known worldwide! In this informative and hands-on fishing program, you’ll learn how to select equipment and set up poles, plus techniques for shore fishing and walleye fishing regulations. This clinic includes time fishing along the Detroit River.
Participants must be age 12 or older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A fishing license is required for adults age 17 and older. You can purchase your fishing license at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or at DNR license retailers.
Cost is $30 per person.