WATCHTOWER Firearms Unveils the APACHE 1911 Double-Stack Pistol

A New Era in 1911’s

SPRING, TX — WATCHTOWER Firearms, a leader in the design and manufacturing of premium firearms, is proud to announce the latest addition to its prestigious lineup: the APACHE 1911 Double-Stack Pistol. Meticulously crafted for the dedicated marksman, the APACHE 1911 is a blend of superior engineering, unparalleled performance, and unwavering durability. This launch marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to providing competition quality firearms at blue collar prices.

Drawing inspiration from its legendary sibling, the PewView Limited Edition, the APACHE 1911 stands as the ultimate sidearm for the true American warrior. Engineered for perfection, the APACHE 1911 is precision-machined with a robust pre-hardened 4140 and 416R stainless-steel frame, complemented by a commanding 4.25-inch slide. This pistol is not just a tool; it is an extension of the shooter’s hand, featuring wide, tactical-profile grips and an ultra-efficient double-stack mag well.

Key enhancements of the APACHE 1911 include: Read more

Firearms

TenPoint’s new Axis™ Tripod

Mogadore, OH. – Tenpoint Crossbow Technologies recently launched their NEW Axis Tripod. Designed specifically for crossbow hunting and the height required for ground blind use, the Axis Tripod uses less than ½ the floor space of competitor tripods – allowing for more equipment and shooting coverage in the tight confines of a blind where inches make the difference.

Weighing 50% less than competitor tripods, the Axis makes packing and carrying your hunting kit to your blind easier than ever. The Axis collapses down to 25” and extends up to 40” tall. Read more

Archery

Trijicon, Inc. Expands Suppressor/Optic Height Night Sights Category

Wixom, MI – Trijicon® is supporting the surge in popularity of pistol mounted optics and suppressors with the expansion of their Suppressor/Optic Height night sights category to include more front sight color options in models that cover the most popular pistol brands. New for 2024, self-defense, law enforcement, military, and competition shooters will have more options intended to provide unfailing, any-light aiming with proven Trijicon durability. Options are now available for GLOCK®, Smith & Wesson®, FN®, SIG Sauer®, Springfield Armory®, HK®, CZ®, and many Model 1911 pistols. Read more

Optics

SAF Files SCOTUS Amicus Brief in Support of NRA 1st Amendment Suit

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against Maria Vullo, former Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, alleging she misused the power of her office to hamper their advocacy activities by discouraging financial institutions from doing business with the organization.

SAF is joined in this brief by the John Locke Foundation and Independence Institute. They are represented by attorneys Joseph G.S. Greenlee of McCall, Idaho, David Kopel of Denver, Colo., and Jonathan D. Guze of Raleigh, N.C. The case is known as NRA v. Vullo.

“In our brief,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “we point to Vullo’s abuse of governmental authority to punish the NRA for its lawful advocacy efforts. SAF has experienced similar abuse by government agencies, which have tried to use their power to block our free speech, and it is unconscionable. This is why we felt it necessary to file this amicus, and we’re delighted to be joined by the John Locke Foundation and Independence Institute.”

“What happened in New York is very much like efforts by southern states to suppress the activities of the NAACP 60 years ago,” stated SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “In both instances, state government officials used the power of their agencies to stifle and penalize rights secured under the First and Second Amendments. In this case, New York attempted to cause financial ruin to the NRA because Vullo, and then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, harbor considerable animus toward NRA and its members.”

“NRA was penalized for doing the job it was created to do,” Gottlieb added. “This case is about correcting and preventing this sort of abuse now, and anytime in the future. When a government is able to weaponize its agencies, and its authority, to stifle views and activities with which it disagrees, something must be done to stop it and set an example that discourages others from trying the same thing.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

NSSF’s Firearm Ownership & Sports Shooting Participation Survey Reveals American Firearm Use

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Ownership & Sport Shooting Participation in the U.S. in 2022 report. The report highlights 24.1 percent growth of adult participation in sport shooting in America from 2009 to 2022. Surveys indicate that during that time, sport shooting participation grew from 34 million adult participants to over 63.5 million.

Key survey findings showed the most popular types of recreational sports shooting for adult participation in 2022 were target shooting with a handgun, at 16.9 percent, target shooting with a rifle, with 15.6 percent and target shooting at an outdoor range, at 13.3 percent. The report also indicated that recreational target shooting at indoor ranges recovered to pre-COVID 19 levels, after an unsurprising dip during which pandemic protocols suppressed indoor shooting range participation. In 2022, 17 percent of all adults participating in the shooting sports were newcomers, a 42 percent growth since 2020 that reflected the similar changes in demographics as seen in firearm purchasers. Today’s recreational marksmen and women are more representative of a broader scope of American demographic groups, increasingly urban and represented by women.

“These are encouraging figures that are consistent with the other trends we see in the monthly FBI background checks and industry production reports reflecting growth in firearm ownership. Read more

Firearms

Federal Ammunition Awarded U.S. Navy Contract for Mk316

ANOKA, Minnesota –– The U.S. Navy has selected Federal Ammunition as a contract awardee for 7.62x51mm rifle ammunition.

“Federal continues to position itself as a trusted supplier for the U.S. Military and Special Operations,” said Peter Gillette, Federal’s Director of International LE & Military Sales. “We are excited for this contract win. It validates the quality of our products, thoroughness of our testing procedures, and dedication to hard work from our American factory workers.”

The cartridge selected during the two-year contract term is the Mk316 Mod 0, 7.62x51mm, 175-grain precision match rifle load. The ordering period is for a total of two years. The ammunition will be produced by Federal at the Anoka, Minnesota facility.

“In general, our match ammunition has a legendary reputation for extreme accuracy, shot after shot, lot to lot. It is trusted time-and-time-again by police and military marksmen,” continued Gillette. “MK316 Mod 0 fits in perfectly with Federal’s history of producing extremely accurate ammunition held to tight tolerances required by strict U.S. Military specifications.”

Federal ammunition can be found nationwide and online. For more information on all products from Federal, visit www.federalpremium.com.

Ammunition

Michigan Late-Season Elk Hunters Find Success

After several days of challenging hunting conditions because of wind, rain and warm temperatures, 63 percent of elk hunters filled their tags during the December hunting season.

There were 160 elk licenses issued for this hunt period, 110 antlerless licenses and 50 any-elk licenses. State hunters harvested 41 bulls, 51 cows and five calves during the nine-day season.

“This second hunt period definitely had atypical weather conditions. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

CVA Announces Voluntary Recall for CVA Crossfire with Burnt Bronze / Nitride Barrel

CVA has identified a concern related to the welds between the barrel and barrel lug on a limited number of CROSSFIRE rifles featuring Burnt Bronze Cerakote® / Nitride barrels. There is a possibility that dropping the firearm or repeated firings could compromise the weld, leading to a separation of the barrel from the lug during firing. Therefore, CVA is initiating a Voluntary Recall for all such firearms currently in the distribution channel. Read more

Firearms

Hayman Safe Co. Announces Rockies Series Gun Safes

Oviedo, FL – For over 50 years, Hayman Safe Company’s commitment to quality craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional customer service has made the company a leader in the commercial and residential safe categories. Now, Hayman Safe Company brings it all together with the introduction of the Rockies gun safe series.

The Rockies gun safe mission is to deliver commercial-level firearm security for in-home gun storage. Offered in four different sizes to meet the needs of seasoned gun owners with mature arsenals as well as new gun owners with modest collections of long guns and handguns, the new Rockies series has a model to fit any residential gun storage requirement. Safes range from the 6466 in3 capacity model RK 5922E up to the 42,286 in3 model RK 7242 E. Read more

Firearms

Excalibur Suppressor Extreme Crossbow

Excalibur, a leading name in the world of crossbows, introduces the Excalibur Crossbow Suppressor Extreme. Crafted for hunters who demand excellence, this crossbow embodies a perfect fusion of precision, power, and stealth.

The Suppressor Extreme is engineered to provide a trifecta of unmatched attributes. Its featherlight construction and exceptional maneuverability make it an ideal choice for stealthy, close-quarter hunting experiences. Designed for silence without compromising power, this crossbow ensures hunters can strike with unparalleled agility, all while remaining undetected. Read more

Archery
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