Heckler & Koch Launches “HK March Mag-ness” Promotion

Columbus, GA – Heckler & Koch announces HK March Mag-ness consumer rebate – offering two additional magazines with the purchase of a full-size VP9 pistol. Now that ammunition is finally stocked on the shelves, it’s the perfect time to get a new HK with plenty of magazines.

The promo period starts March 13, 2023 and continues through April 9, 2023. The $100 promotion offers 2 FREE magazines with any purchase of a NEW VP9 series full size handgun. This includes VP9, VP9L, VP9 Tactical, VP9 Match, VP9-B, Optic Ready models and numerous dealer and distributor exclusives.

“HK magazines are an investment that is built to last,” said Nathan Schueth, Director of US Sales. “This is just our little way of telling our customers, ‘You rock, and we love you.’”

The rebate must be redeemed by April 30, 2023. For more information and to redeem free magazines, visit www.hk-usa.com/marchmagness. A redemption email will be sent with a $100 purchase code to HK’s web shop, so it can be used towards your choice of magazines, HK swag, parts, and/or apparel. Read more

Firearms

Essential Turkey Shot Placement Aids Available from National Bowhunter Education Foundation

RAPID CITY, SD (March 13, 2023) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) offers educational items to increase success and safety for bowhunters. The shot placement guide can help wild turkey hunters improve shot accuracy for a quick harvest and game recovery.

The Advanced Turkey Anatomy and Shot Placement Guide is an informative shot placement training aid with full color 8.5″ x 11″ transparent overlays. Separate acrylic overlays feature the muscular system, skeletal system, circulatory system, and vital organs specific to turkeys. Accompanying text includes shot placement information and illustrations for both firearm hunters and bowhunters. Useful for hunting guides, hunter education instructors or today’s informed hunter. Responsible hunting includes knowledge of accurate shot placement for a quick kill and game recovery. Technical expertise and guidance for this booklet was provided by the National Wild Turkey Foundation. This is part of the International Bowhunter Education Program Hunter Responsibility Series which includes anatomy and shot placement guides for whitetail deer, bear and elk. All guides are 3-hole punched making it easy to collect all four booklets. Suggested retail $12.50 each. Read more

Hunting

MTM CASE-GARD Introduces “The Bull” Rifle Rest

MTM Case-Gard, the first name in innovative polymer-based solutions for shooting and hunting enthusiasts, expands its shooting support system offerings for 2023 with The Bull rifle rest.

Built similar in design to the company’s popular K-Zone shooting rest, The Bull is sized to accommodate full-length rifles and shotguns. The adjustable frame can be shortened or lengthened between 18.3 and 26 inches to achieve proper forearm and buttstock support on any shooting bench. The wide stance delivers optimal stability for all long arm platform while rubber feet at the four corners prevent slipping.

Keeping the firearm in place while allowing for subtle alignment adjustments are non-marring rubber shooting pads secured to the front and rear yokes. To quickly adjust elevation, The Bull features a screw-style yoke tower that raises or lowers via an easy-to-operate hand wheel. These yolks can be locked into place via the screw tightening mechanism. Read more

Firearms

Recall Notice for Certain Henry Lever Action .45-70 Rifles Manufactured after November 2022

Henry Repeating Arms

Henry Repeating Arms is initiating a voluntary safety recall for lever action .45-70 rifles manufactured between  , 2022, and , 2023. Under certain conditions, it is possible that some of these rifles may unintentionally discharge without the trigger being pulled if the hammer is released or dropped from the cocked position due to the use of firing pins that may not meet specifications.To prevent the possibility of death or serious personal injury, Henry Repeating Arms requests that all owners of a lever action .45-70 discontinue all use until it is determined whether or not the rifle is subject to the recall.

Any Henry Repeating Arms firearm obtained before is not subject to this recall, and no action is needed.

To determine if your Henry .45-70 lever action rifle is affected, owners should look up their serial number at henryusa.com/recall, email recall@henryusa.com, or call toll-free 1-866-200-2354 (M-F, 9 am ET-5 pm ET). If the serial number is flagged, and service is required, Henry Repeating Arms will provide a shipping carton and return label at no charge to replace the firing pin. Customers will also receive a $50 gift certificate for HenryPride.com upon completion of service.

Firearms

Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing by U.S. States and Congressional Districts Released

The following industry insight is courtesy of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA).

Alexandria, VA –  – The American Sportfishing Association(ASA) released the 2023 Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts report, an update of previous data collected by ASA in partnership with Southwick Associates. The data reflects angler participation and economic impacts across all 50 states and the country’s 435 congressional districts.

America’s 52.4 million anglers contribute $148 billion in economic output and support 945,500 jobs across the entire country, while also contributing $1.8 billion towards conservation. While jobs supported include the manufacturing and sales of fishing equipment and gear, recreational fishing also supports jobs in additional industries, such as hotel lodging, restaurants, charter boat trips and more. Read more

Fishing

Florida: Bat Exclusions Should Occur Before April Bat Maternity Season Starts

Have bats in your home? Exclusions should occur before April bat maternity season starts

While Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, they can also be attracted to human-made structures. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recommends property owners check homes and other buildings for roosting bats before maternity season starts.

April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is the last day to legally exclude bats from your home or building. Bat maternity season, the time when bats give birth and raise their young, runs through Aug. 14. During that time, it is illegal to block bats from their roosts. If bats are excluded during maternity season, flightless young can be trapped inside the structure and die, which isn’t good for you or the bats. Now is the time to check your home for any entry points, ensure that no bats are present, and make any necessary repairs. If bats are found, you should take steps to exclude them with a properly installed exclusion device before bat maternity season begins. It is only legal to exclude bats from Aug. 15 through April 15. Read more

Wildlife

NSSF Encouraged by Credit Card ‘Pause’ in Special Firearm Retail Codes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is encouraged by the announcement from Visa and MasterCard that they will “pause” plans to implement a special Merchant Category Code (MCC) specific to purchases at firearm retailers with their credit cards. That announcement was later echoed by American Express and Discover, which previously announced plans to implement the special codes.

This is a positive development that the major credit card companies have recognized the hazards of implementing this special MCC for purchases at a firearm retailer. However, this is an announcement of a pause, not an abandonment of these special codes.

NSSF is committed to ensuring that these specific MCCs not be used at all as they have the potential for exploitation of customer privacy and denial of services by politically-motivated activists. These codes were the product of Amalgamated Bank and Andrew Ross Sorkin to specifically track the lawful purchases of firearms and ammunition by law-abiding Americans.

In reality, it is just the first step, by the admission of these two parties, to isolating and eventually denying the exercise of a Constitutional right by those who oppose lawful firearm ownership. NSSF will continue to work with state legislators and Congress to put an end to this blatantly discriminatory practice of using private enterprise to construct a back-door firearm registry.

Gun Control

Rock River Arms Announces New Operator DMR Series Rifles

Colona, IL – Rock River Arms, the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, introduces its new Operator DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) series for 2023. This new series includes four models chambered for .308/7.62×51 and two models chambered in .223/5.56 NATO. Both chamber variants offer configurations suited for personal defense use and LE duty applications.

.308/7.62×51 Variants

The .308/7.62×51 models are distinguished by barrel length. Two models — the Operator DMR OP1005BT

and the Operator DMR Enhanced OP1007BT — feature 20-inch chrome-lined barrels and share several common components, such as a low-profile gas block, mid-length gas system, RRA two-stage Ultra Match trigger, 17-inch lightweight free-float M-LOK rail handguard, BCM SOPMOD buttstock, Magpul Pro Series MBUS flip-up sights, LAR-BT3 billet upper and lower receivers, QD mount, five-slot rail assemblies, and a Hogue beavertail grip.

Those seeking expanded function should consider the Operator DMR Enhanced OP1007BT. The highlight of this model is the SilencerCo Chimera 300 suppressor. Additional upgrades include an additional RRA 3-slot rail assembly and an ARCA Swiss Rail Adapter. Read more

Firearms

Redding Reloading Equipment Adds New Die Set for 360 Buckhammer

Redding Reloading Equipment introduces a 3-Die Set for the recently announced 360 Buckhammer. A straight-wall cartridge based on the legendary 30-30 Winchester; the 360 Buckhammer will be at home in the deer woods across many regions of the United States. These die sets provide the needed capability to produce high quality loadings for hunting and shooting range requirements. Through its entire range, the Redding Reloading die and die set families exemplify quality and precision and have been designed, produced and tested at our facility in Upstate, New York.

Redding continues to add cartridges to it standard product lines as consumer demand and industry support grows. It is also important to note that Redding continues to produce truly “Custom” die sets as well. The Engineering Group at Redding requires only a chamber reamer drawing or 5 fired cases from the firearm in question to quote the production of dies for virtually any caliber and firearm. Prices are quoted on an individual basis depending upon the complexity of the chambering and any need for tooling. Those seeking dies for a truly unique or obsolete cartridge should contact the Redding Custom Die Center in the company’s Engineering Department. E-Mail: engineering1@redding-reloading.com>

Ammunition

Hawke Optics Frontier 34 Long Range Riflescope

First Focal Plane Optical System and 34mm Main Tube Make for the Best Optic for Long-Range Shooting

Hawke® Optics, a world leader in quality sporting optics that perform outstanding in the field while maintaining optimum value for the consumer, knows that accuracy at any range requires an optic built with precision, clarity, and light transmission. The premium First Focal Plane Frontier riflescope line with 34mm main tubes is exactly what you need, and it is available to customers and dealers everywhere. The Frontier 34 FFP scopes were designed for extreme long-range shooters, or shooters looking for precision accuracy and a scope with maximum adjustment.

The Frontier 34 FFP riflescopes are available in either 3-18×50 or 5-30×56 with both configurations available with two FFP illuminated reticle options – Mil Pro Ext and MOA Pro Ext. These riflescopes give you up to 46 MRAD or 158 MOA, depending on your specific model, of elevation adjustment. They are truly unparalleled in high-end shooting optics. You have 11 levels of red illumination that light up the entire reticle, with off stops in between each level for quick access back to your preferred brightness.

As part of Hawke’s System H7 series, the Frontier 34 FFP are unmatched for clarity due to an outstanding 21 layers of advanced coatings on all glass surfaces, producing extremely high light transmission and the clearest field of view. The scope is built on a 34mm mono-tube chassis that is machined from high-grade aluminum for extreme durability and houses a side focus adjustment turret allowing you zero in on your target from close to extreme ranges. Hawke’s patented Zero, Lock ‘n Stop turrets are resettable, lockable and feature a built-in return to zero feature, providing you the flexibility to adjust to conditions in the field. The Frontier 34 FFP are the ultimate optic and contains features reserved for our most advanced riflescopes. Read more

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