SIG SAUER Acquires General Robotics

NEWINGTON, NH – SIG SAUER is extremely excited to announce the acquisition of General Robotics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of lightweight remote weapon stations and tactical robotics for manned and unmanned platforms and anti-drone applications.

Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. began, “This acquisition will greatly enhance SIG SAUER’s growing portfolio of advanced weapon systems. The team at General Robotics is leading the way in the development of intuitive, lightweight remote weapon stations with their battle-proven solution.”

Recently, the U.S. Army selected the SIG SAUER lightweight machine gun (XM250), automatic rifle (XM7), and high-pressure hybrid ammunition for the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program, representing a historic step forward in weapons technology. The NGSW program is currently in the early stages of adoption and the U.S. Army will field the weapons at the squad level in 2023.

“The combination of the General Robotics remote weapons station with SIG SAUER’s lightweight squad weapons and high-pressure hybrid ammunition will revolutionize small arms for military forces worldwide. This acquisition exponentially increases the capabilities of our lightweight weapon systems delivering transformative advancements in mobility, greater lethality and battle tested force protection for today’s warfighters,” continued Cohen.

“General Robotics and all our employees are honored to join forces with global defense leader SIG SAUER to integrate our platforms into a single solution to support military units around the world,” concluded Shahar Gal, CEO, General Robotics. Read more

Firearms

Conservation officers seize four firearms and drugs during traffic stop in Pigeon River Country State Forest

Two people were arrested for possessing illegal firearms and drugs after a Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer conducted a traffic stop in a remote area of the Pigeon River Country State Forest, in Otsego County.

The officer initially observed the vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road. During the stop, the vehicle occupants told the officer, “We are just out looking to hunt stuff.”

The officer saw that the passenger had an uncased .308 rifle near their right leg with a rifle round on the door handle. Additionally, the driver – who had binoculars around their neck – had a loaded .22 caliber rifle behind the seat.

Additional conservation officers soon arrived on scene to assist.

Officers searched the rental vehicle the suspects were operating and found two additional firearms, used rifle casings, alcohol, several containers of crystal meth, marijuana, and evidence of drug use.

DNR officers confiscated three rifles and one shotgun, along with the ammunition and drugs.

The names of those arrested will not be released until they are arraigned in court. Both suspects face multiple felony charges. The investigation is ongoing.

Poachers

Interested in dredging, silting solutions at Black River Mouth Boating Access Site?

Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 4:30 to 6 p.m. , to learn about a recent study of the Black River Mouth Boating Access Site in Alcona County. The study addressed the causes of moving sand at the site and alternatives that could alleviate the frequency of dredging.

“Access to Lake Huron can be difficult and unpredictable due to the amount of silting and sand movement at the site,” said Richard Hill, DNR Parks and Recreation Division Gaylord District supervisor. “At the meeting, we’ll share the study findings and gather public and community feedback. This is an integral step in selecting a plan to move forward.” Read more

Fishing, General

The world can always use more ‘Happy Little Trees’

By MICHELLE O’KELLY
Parks and Recreation Division
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Happy Little Trees program began in 2019, during Michigan’s state park centennial celebration, as an initiative to brand a partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Corrections.

Each year, the DNR collects seeds from native tree species in state parks and takes them to correctional facilities to be planted. The seedlings that are produced are cared for by prison inmates.

When the trees grow to approximately 5 feet tall, they are transported back to state parks to be planted to replace diseased and damaged trees. Read more

Wildlife

iRay USA Announces $1,000 Instant Rebate

Fort Worth, TX (March 16, 2023) – iRayUSA, a Texas-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium thermal night vision devices announced a limited time promotional opportunity that starts immediately and runs through April 30, 2023. The promotional opportunity offers an $1,000 instant rebate on both the RICO MK1 SERIES’ RH50 and RH35 thermal weapon sights. The $1,000 instant rebate brings the price of the RH50 to $4,999 and the RH35 to a price of $3,999 during the promotional period.

The RICO MK1 640 50mm (RH50) offers an easy to use and intuitive user experience, a 6-hour battery run time, and a best-in-class image with 640×512 resolution. The RH50 boasts a 2,400-yard range detection and 3x optical magnification. Not being out done, the RICO MK1640 35mm (RH35) features the same 6-hour battery run time, best-in-class image and 640×512 resolution but with a wider FOV and a 1,750-range detection range with its 2x optical magnification.

“This limited time instant rebate has already been well received” stated Angelo Brewer, Director of Operations, iRayUSA. “The RICO MK1 has been one of our best sellers since its initial launch, so I encourage those interested to act quickly” continued Brewer.

For more information on the RICO MK1 SERIES’ RH50 and RH35, visit the product pages on the iRayUSA website at www.irayusa.com/MK1. Read more

Optics

Vortex Defender-CCS Micro Red Dot

NEW micro red dot delivers maximum concealment, reliability, and first-shot quickness when life depends on it.

BARNEVELD, Wis. – From increasing your effective range to shooting faster without sacrificing precision, the benefits of running a red dot on handguns are numerous and proven. The new Vortex® Defender-CCW™ micro red dot lets anyone packing a full-size, subcompact, or even a micro-compact for self-defense experience the speed and accuracy advantage that’s so critical when facing a threat with nowhere to run.

Meant for people who prioritize personal protection, the Defender-CCW™ is focus-built for the demands of modern concealed-carry users. Ultra-compact and tough, it delivers the biggest sight window in its class for both-eyes shooting and enhanced peripheral vision. Read more

Optics

Bear Creek Arsenal Announces New .45 ACP and 10mm Pistol Caliber Carbines

Sanford, NC –Bear Creek Arsenal®, an industry leader in AR-style rifles and components, announces the release of their .45 ACP and 10mm pistol caliber carbines. Shooters can now enjoy the high stopping power of .45 ACP and 10mm with carbine ease of use and capacity.

Bear Creek Arsenal’s® .45 ACP PCC is built on an all-new “AR-45” platform that accepts GLOCK 21 style magazines. Featuring the known and loved AR-15 controls with additional upgrades such as a flared magwell and Bear Creek Arsenal’s® Gen-2 side charging handle, the Bear Creek Arsenal® .45 ACP carbine is a game changer in terms of performance and price.

10mm is known and loved for its high stopping power, but its heavy recoil and lower capacity can scare away many shooters. Bear Creek Arsenal’s® 10mm carbine solves these issues with an 8 oz buffer to soften recoil and compatibility with GLOCK 20 style 30-round magazines. Like Bear Creek Arsenal’s® .45 ACP pistol caliber carbine, the 10mm PCC is set on a new “AR-10MM” platform and features a Gen-2 side charging handle.

Bear Creek Arsenal’s® .45 ACP carbines will come in 7.5”, 10.5”, and 16” configurations and 10mm carbines will have 10.5” and 16” barrels initially, with more options to come! Both PCCs are suppressor ready allowing the user an ultra-quiet experience with subsonic ammo. Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA Condemns Democrats’ War on Freedom; Rights Under Attack

Contact: Alan Gottlieb (425) 454-4911

BELLEVUE, WA – Gun owners in several states where Democrats control the legislative process are facing an onslaught of gun control and prohibition legislation and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today condemned what appears to be the party’s war on freedom in state capitols across the country.

“We are witnessing a full frontal assault on Second Amendment rights, not only in Washington, D.C. with Joe Biden leading the charge,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, “but in state legislatures in California, Connecticut, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Washington and elsewhere Democrat majorities have gained control. Equally alarming is the support their extremist gun control agenda is getting from a small but vocal minority of gun prohibitionists who are determined to destroy the Second Amendment. Read more

Gun Control

Mission First Tactical Partners with Industry Elites for the Ultimate Sweepstakes

Horsham, PA – – Mission First Tactical (MFT) manufacturers of state-of-the-art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, is proud to announce they have partnered with Kimber®, Hornady®, Streamlight® and Last Cut Crystal for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day prize package giveaway, valued at nearly $3,000.

This one-of-a-kind prize package features a Kimber KHX Custom (OI) in .45 ACP, with a Trijicon RMR (3.25 MOA) reflex sight, a one-off Mission First Tactical Hybrid Holster crafted from genuine green Teju lizard skin, 200 rounds of Hornady 185-grain Critical Defense™ ammunition. To compliment the ultimate prize package, StreamLight is providing a Wedge Slim EDC Pocket Light, and Last Cut Crystal is providing two hand-cut custom-engraved Kimber logo glasses.

The sweepstakes starts on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2023 at 9:00am EST, and ends Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5:00pm EST. The lucky winner will be announced on or about March 21, 2023.

To enter, visit kimberamerica.com/giveaway or keep an eye on Kimber social-media channels to enter. Entries are limited to one entry per person. Read more

Firearms

Bergara’s Predator Giveaway

Lawrenceville, Georgia – Bergara is excited to announce the Predator Giveaway! Click Here to learn more and enter to win the perfect predator package. Sharpen your shooting skills with some predator hunting this year. This predator package features a Bergara B-14 HMR in .22-250 Rem topped with Athlon glass and sitting on an Athlon CF tripod. This is paired up with a Lucky Duck electronic predator caller. Enter now through March 30th for a chance to win!

www.bergarausa.com

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