CCRKBA Condemns Violent Times Square Attack on Gay Couple

BELLEVUE, WA – The recent violent attack on a gay couple in New York’s Times Square offers more proof that publicly declaring such a place to be a “gun-free zone” is like hanging out a “Welcome” sign for dangerous bigots and criminals, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

“By removing the deterrent factor, and making it impossible for people to fight back if attacked in a public place, the City of New York and lawmakers in Albany have essentially given the green light to thugs for this kind of behavior,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “When you make it impossible for people to defend themselves, and then publicize it, you may as well declare an open season, especially against those most vulnerable to attack.”

Gottlieb recalled last year’s scramble by Empire State lawmakers to rewrite the state’s concealed carry law, making it even tougher for law-abiding citizens to be armed against crime. The law has enabled anti-gun administrations, especially New York’s mayor and council, to create widespread “sensitive areas” where firearms are no longer permitted, even in businesses where they had been previously allowed. Read more

Gun Control

SEVR HD Targets on Sale

SEVR Broadheads is offering a better value, more innovative archery practice target—the SEVR HD. Only SEVR’s direct-to-consumer model combines comparable quality with a 40% larger target for the same price versus the leading retail brands. The premium target uses an easy-pull foam and features an oversized rectangular 4:3 aspect-ratio face. The generous 21”W x 17”H x 13”D size, features an innovative, rectangle shape that is larger than comparably priced targets and can be shot horizontally for more stability.

Get a more versatile target for your range—the SEVR HD can be turned and shot vertically for added confidence at longer distances. Features integrated tie-down channels so multiple targets can be strapped together to create a larger range-type target. The first-of-its-kind rear face has a molded 1” grid pattern for sighting-in uses moveable aim-point marker pins that are included. SEVR 21” HD has a molded channel to store the free arrow puller that is included with each target. The target is only sold direct at sevrbroadheads.com. On SALE now for a limited time! Read more

Archery

The Grind Releases What the Flock Decoy Pack

Minden, LA — The Grind is launching the What the Flock Pack for turkey hunters who rely on a lifelike decoy setup.

The What the Flock Pack features three high-quality decoys as well as a quiet decoy bag that can double as a mini blind and fit up to three standard decoys. The easy-to-hold Reaper Quarter Body Strutter sports a detachable full fan and allows for using a real fan in its place. The Lay Down Hen features a realistic breeding position, while the Relaxed Feeding Hen’s posture simulates movement in a decoy spread. The lightweight decoys are constructed of a durable EVA material with a heat-treated, textured paint process for long-lasting realism.

These four pieces would normally retail for $229.96, but the Beard Buster Pack is available at just $174.99 with free shipping. Read more

Hunting

Garmin Foretrex 801 and 901: Wrist-mounted navigation with tactical and ballistic applications

Featuring an easy-to-read display, advanced navigation sensors and up to 1000 hours of battery life, the new Foretrex series is ready for rucking or range time

OLATHE, Kan./April 18, 2023 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) Monday announced the Foretrex® 801 and Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition – the latest additions to its wrist-based GPS navigators for outdoor and tactical applications. Foretrex 801 and 901 keep users on track thanks to multi-band signal reception technology for improved positional accuracy, dedicated tactical and ballistic features, and up to 100 hours of battery life in default tracking or up to 1000 hours in expedition mode. Foretrex 901 also helps streamline aiming solutions for precision rifle competitions with an onboard Applied Ballistics (AB) solver and integration of the AB Synapse – Garmin app.

“Foretrex is an essential piece of kit for adventurers, tactical personnel and competitive rifle enthusiasts who need robust, dedicated features that can be quickly accessed while keeping their hands free. Now with enhanced positional accuracy and dedicated features for special applications, the Foretrex 801 and 901 will be indispensable tools whether on assignment or at your next competition.” – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Purpose-built features

Foretrex 801 and 901 now provide Stealth Mode and Kill Switch features to support users located in sensitive areas. Customers can utilize Stealth Mode, which collects distances traveled without recording location data, while training or during operations. Leveraging this feature ensures customers can use Foretrex 801 and 901 – and even upload logged data – without concerns about revealing location information. By not recording location data to the device, Stealth Mode protects operational security should a device become lost. Activating the Kill Switch hot key quickly resets a unit to factory settings, discarding any stored data. Users may find this option useful if they work in a position where data saved to their unit could be considered sensitive.

Thanks to the Applied Ballistics Elite® solver integration, the Foretrex series has become a trusted tool for competitive shooters within Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and Extreme Long Range (ELR) events. In addition to the Applied Ballistics Elite solver, Foretrex 901 is now compatible with the AB Synapse – Garmin app to provide users with more streamlined shooting solutions. When downloaded to a compatible smartphone, this app allows users to manage ballistic profiles on their Foretrex 901 while the integrated Applied Ballistics solver provides state of the art solutions for calculating long-range rifle trajectories. Read more

General, Hunting, Wildlife

Brownells Launches Complete BRN-9 Upper

GRINNELL, Iowa –Brownells customers can quickly assemble a 9mm AR-15 style firearm with the BRN-9 — the newest Brownells BRN series complete upper receiver — in stock and shipping now.

A self-contained upper receiver chambered in 9mm, the BRN-9 is blowback operated, runs suppressed or unsuppressed without adjustment, and fits onto any standard AR-15 or BRN-180 lower receiver.

Because the upper does not require a buffer assembly, it readily functions with a folding stock as an SBR or with no stock at all as a pistol. For 9mm SBR configuration, all NFA rules apply.

The BRN-9 is compatible with both 9mm-only lowers and common 9mm magazine well adapters, including those for Glock, Sig, Colt, CZ Scorpion and MP5 magazines. Read more

Firearms

Speer Ammunition Awarded Ammunition Contract by the New York Police Department

LEWISTON, Idaho –– Speer Ammunition was recently awarded the New York Police Department (NYPD) 9mm duty and training handgun ammunition contract for Speer 124-grain Gold Dot. The duty handgun contract with the largest law enforcement agency in the United States will supply this agency for up to five years with an expected quantity of several million rounds.

“We are excited to report the NYPD once again chose Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124-grain +P as their ammunition of choice,” said Speer’s Senior Director of Law Enforcement Ammunition Sales, Hal Price. “The approximate 36,000 officers will use this ammunition exclusively for duty and training. We are proud of this contract win, and we are excited to have the opportunity to continue to work with the NYPD.” The partnership with Speer and NYPD, one of the country’s most recognizable, oldest, and prestigious law enforcement agencies, began in 2001. Read more

Ammunition

Galco’s Universal Carry Sling

Some long guns don’t come with sling swivels, and some are just too pretty to add them. When it’s a rifle or a shotgun, Galco’s Universal Carry Sling is the answer!

A wide strap distributes the weight of the gun on the shoulder. The simple design slips onto the stock, while the front loop will tighten onto any barrel or handguard.

Made from supple, durable bull hide, the Universal Carry sling fits nearly any long gun: carbines, lever actions, bolt actions, side-by-side and over-under shotguns, and black powder rifles among many others. It’s available in dark chocolate brown.

See all of Galco’s Slings for Rifles and Shotguns!

Firearms

Michigan: Fish Kills May Be Common During Spring Thaws

Fish kill: The public is welcome to report fish kills (a common sight during spring thaws) using the Eyes in the Field website; such reports are valuable to the DNR’s ability to manage the state’s aquatic resources.

After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that it is normal, since winter conditions can cause fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish to die.

“Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said Gary Whelan, DNR Fisheries Division research manager. “As the season changes, it can be particularly common in shallow lakes, ponds, streams and canals. These kills are localized and typically do not affect the overall health of the fish populations or fishing quality.” Read more

Fishing

ZEISS Announces Spring Binocular Promotion

White Plains, NY – April 17, 2023

From April 15 – May 15, ZEISS will be offering our Spring into Savings event through participating ZEISS authorized retailers.

The promotion includes:

A $150 instant rebate on the ZEISS SFL 40. With ZEISS SFL 40 binoculars, special moments can be experienced with ease. Optimized to be as lightweight and compact as possible, the SFL binoculars are a perfect addition to the SF family. The Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) Concept ensures true-to-life color reproduction and the highest level of detail. Thanks to its SmartFocus Concept, the focus wheel is perfectly positioned and enables fast and precise focusing – even with gloves on. The lightweight magnesium housing provides long lastingdurability that will endure for generations.

A $100 instant rebate on Conquest HD 32 and 42 binoculars. Make your hunt memorable with binoculars that feature a sleek, ergonomic design and a rugged, lightweight magnesium body that is waterproof and fog proof. The large focusing wheel is easy to operate, allowing you to observe even the smallest details in sharp focus and neutral colors at close range. The 90% light transmission provides superior optical clarity for impressive dusk to dark observations and are ideal for any type of hunting where reduced size and weight are important. Read more

Optics

Vortex Optics Razor HD 4000 GB Ballistics Rangefinder

BARNEVELD, Wis. – More shot-calling precision. Less juggling devices. Whether setting your sights on a Western trophy or ringing steel out to 4000 yards, the Razor® HD 4000 GB ballistic laser rangefinder delivers all the range, ballistic, and environmental data you need for absolute accuracy when opportunity happens.

At the range and especially in the mountains, keeping your pack-out simple is huge. Opportunities to fill your tag can come quickly, but advanced ballistic solutions often require a lot of scrambling between pieces of gear. Read more

Optics
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