Child Hospitalized in Black Bear Attack South of Red Lodge

Around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a subadult female black bear attacked and injured a child inside a tent at a private campground south of Red Lodge.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens and bear specialists responded to the incident. The bear was caught and euthanized the following day.

The child was transported to a medical facility in Billings. FWP staff set a trap at the campsite on Sunday night and worked with the campground owner to evacuate the campground by the morning of Aug. 12. Additional traps and snares were set when the campground was fully evacuated. The bear was captured on the afternoon of Aug. 12, and was shot and killed. FWP found unsecured attractants, including garbage, a cooler, and human food, around and inside the tent where the attack occurred. Read more

Wildlife

Century Arms Introduces the Centurion 14

Delray Beach, Fla. –– Century Arms is proud to introduce yet another classic design to its long line of imports, the Centurion 14. The Centurion 14 is the vintage Hi-Power model, designed by the great John Moses Browning. This iconic piece of history has now been made readily available and affordable to the firearms enthusiast with the introduction of the Centurion 14!

The Centurion 14 is chambered in 9mm with a capacity of 15+1, an overall length of 7.75”, width of 1.37”, height of 5”, a barrel length of 4.66”, and an unloaded weight of 25.6 ounces. The Centurion 14 features 3 dot Novak style sights, ring hammer, manual thumb safety, and a crisp single action trigger. Every Centurion 14 is shipped in a hard case, and includes one magazine, bore brush, cleaning rod, and bore mop. MSRP for the Centurion 14 is just $409.99, making this the most affordable Hi-Power on the market!

The Centurion 14 made its debut at the 2024 NRA Annual Meeting held in Dallas, TX, and is available now! For more information on the Centurion 14, please visit https://www.centuryarms.com/centurion-14.html

Firearms

Barnett Introduces the New Demun Break-action Compact Crossbow Series

Barnett®, the first to pioneer break-action crossbows with the Commando crossbow, is back with the most innovative, game-changing models for 2024 with the new Demun™ Break-action Compact Crossbow Series. The series features three models: the Demun Tri Strike™, Demun Accu Strike™, and the Demun Accu Strike PRO™. The Demun series is characterized by its compact and lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking power and convenience.

Leading the Demun Series, the Demun Accu Strike PRO™ is a powerful crossbow designed to explore the fun of crossbow shooting and hunting. What distinguishes the Demun Accu Strike PRO apart from the rest of the series is its impressive speed of 210 FPS! The patented two-stage break-action reloading mechanism decreases draw weight by approximately 50%, allowing quick and effortless reloading for hunters. With its diamond knurl grip and Red/Green Illuminated Reflex Sight, the crossbow offers unparalleled control and feel, maintaining deadly accuracy. Shooters can rely on the Demun Accu Strike PRO to be highly accurate, user-friendly design, and deliver power with every shot!

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Archery

Savage Arms 42 Takedown Now Available in FDE and OD Green

Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, now offers the must-have survival, truck, camping and more rimfire-shotgun combo in Flat Dark Earth and OD Green. A reliable and versatile hunting and general-use firearm, the updated Model 42 Takedown has proved to be a top choice for those in the market.

“The updated Model 42 Takedown is a game-changer, now available in two classic colorways,” said Savage Arms’s Rimfire Product Manager Brett McKenna. “With its combination rifle/shotgun design, simple break action and adjustable rifle sights, it offers unparalleled convenience and performance for a wide range of applications.”

The 42 Takedown rimfire-shotgun combo breaks down with the simple push of one button and includes a bug-out bag so you can easily transport it anywhere. The break-action combo fires rimfire rounds from the top barrel and .410 bore shotgun shells from the bottom. The Model 42’s length-of-pull is short enough and, its recoil is light enough, to make a perfect starter gun for young shooters. The barrels are matte black to prevent glare and the sleek synthetic stock is weatherproof. The Model 42 is available in .22 LR over .410 and 22 WMR over .410.

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Firearms

NSSF Donates $100,000 to Massachusetts GOAL for Challenge to New Gun Control Law

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, donated $100,000 to Massachusetts Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL) to support a legal challenge to the new onerous gun control law that was passed by the state legislature and signed by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey. The donation will support the legal fight against the hulking gun control law that severely restricts lawful firearm ownership and creates a bureaucratic maze of licensing requirements that have still yet to be defined.

The law, H. 4885 – also known now as Chapter 135 – is clearly unconstitutional. The legislation was drafted in secret, even denying access to all Massachusetts lawmakers. There was no input from NSSF or other firearm owner advocacy groups as the final draft was crafted behind closed doors.

“Massachusetts is known as a birthplace of the American Revolution, but these lawmakers have turned their backs to rights that belong to the people and instead are instituting an Orwellian state over the citizens of the Commonwealth,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “The fight to protect liberty and individual rights begins anew and we are confident that when federal courts apply scrutiny to this law, it will be relegated to the trash bin where it belongs. Massachusetts lawmakers are failing to defend the rights of the people and instead are kowtowing to the special-interest gun control machine that funds their perpetual re-elections.” Read more

Gun Control

Millennium Sportsline Stadium Seats Perfect for Any Event

Millennium Sportsline® Stadium Seats are comfortable, lightweight, and portable, providing the perfect solution to traditional bench-style seating surfaces that often cause achy backs and joints. Each Stadium Seat effortlessly suspends users above the hard bleacher surface, providing unparalleled seating for sporting events, ceremonies, or wherever sitting on traditional bleachers isn’t preferred.

At just 5.6 pounds, the Stadium Seat is extremely lightweight and portable, making it ideal for carrying over extended distances. It also effortlessly folds to 20 x 17 x 7 inches and has an adjustable carrying strap for easy transport and storage. An adjustable seat strap with buckle firmly secures the Stadium Seat to almost any bench with no concern for flipping, tipping, or sliding, giving users secure seating at an affordable price.

Constructed of ComfortMAX fabric over a sturdy, powder-coated aluminum frame, each seat is full-sized, built to last, and supports up to 400 pounds. It also includes an adjustable backrest for ultimate comfort and support, providing an unparalleled spectator experience. Read more

General

SAF Files Merits Brief in Vanderstok Case

The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a case challenging the ATF’s “Final Rule” declaring frames and receivers to be regulated as firearms have submitted their respondents brief with the U.S. Supreme Court.

SAF is joined by Defense Distributed, Polymer 80, and Not an LLC (doing business as JSD Supply). The case is known as Garland v. VanDerStok and is on appeal from the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. SAF and its colleagues are represented by attorneys Charles R. Flores at Flores Law in Houston, Adam Kraut at the SAF headquarters in Bellevue, Wash., and Josh Blackman, also of Houston.

The Fifth Circuit Court ruled that ATF’s Final Rule is illegal because the new definition of a firearm exceeds the definition set by Congress. The Justice Department petitioned the Supreme Court for review, which was granted in April.

“Americans have always had the constitutional right to build personal firearms without government permission,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “But the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives impermissibly expanded what is encompassed by the term ‘firearm’ to include unfinished frames and receivers along with parts kits – regulating items that Congress explicitly chose not to regulate. As we note in our brief, this revised definition criminalizes wide swaths of traditional gun making activities.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

ZEISS Announces Conquest V4 Fall Promotion

White Plains, NY –

Save big on Conquest V4 riflescopes! From Aug. 15 – Sept. 30, ZEISS will be offering a promotion through participating ZEISS authorized retailers. The promotion features $150 off instant savings on our best-selling line of riflescopes, the Conquest V4.

ZEISS offers 23 unique models within the Conquest V4 riflescope portfolio. There are five configurations available – all with 30mm main tubes: 3-12×44, 3-12×56, 4-16×44, 4-16×50, and 6-24×50. The 4x zoom range provides hunters and shooters with excellent versatility. The Conquest V4 line features LotuTec® coating that enables a clear view in any weather and T* coating guarantees bright, high-contrast images in adverse light conditions and in twilight. The riflescopes deliver 90% light transmission, offers a large amount of elevation adjustment and windage travel, .25 MOA click values, and are shock test to handle up to 1,500 g-force. The V4 family also has select models that include the ZEISS External Locking Windage Turret, as well as illumination and Ballistic Stop. Read more

Optics, Promotions

Buck Commander’s BUK OPS Cycloptic Series

New for 2024, Buck Commander is proud to announce the launch of the BUK OPS® Cycloptic™ Series! This series features two industry-first optics: Cycloptic-X™ Prime Crossbow Scope and the Cycloptic™ Handheld Prime Viewer. Buck Commander has changed everything about hunting in low-light hunting situations with the BUK OPS Cycloptic Series.

The BUK OPS Cycloptic-X Prime Crossbow Scope features Primetime Color Vision™ to maximize time in the field. The Primetime Color Vision enhances visibility during critical low-light hunting conditions by augmenting natural light with an advanced high-definition conversion process. The vibrant color and clarity offer hunters a distinct advantage at dawn or dusk, making it easier to identify bucks and optimize chances of success.

With a click of a button, the Cycloptic-X can record in 4k high-resolution digital imaging, producing a bright, vivid sight picture that leaves traditional crossbow optics far behind. Hunters can finally have a high-definition, first-person view of their hunting experience. With the manual focus lens, fully adjustable red/green/blue/black crosshairs, and 1-5x zoom range, Buck Commander’s BUK OPS Cycloptic-X is the most versatile prime crossbow scope on the market. Included in the package is BUKSKIN, a premium neoprene protective skin in Veil Tac Black Camo to keep each Cycloptic-X in like-new condition.

Cycloptic-X™ Specs: Read more

Optics

Rogue Ridge RF750 E-Bike – Built for Rigors of the Backcountry

Minden, LA – The culmination of years of research and development, Rogue Ridge’s RF750 folding fat tire e-bike offers the best value and performance on the market.

Featuring a 750-watt motor and 13 amp hour battery, the RF750 stands up to long rides and boasts enough power to blast up the steepest hillsides. It can reach up to 20 mph with five different power levels of assist, with a range of up to 35 miles and a charge time of just 2.5 hours.

The RF750’s fat tires can tackle any terrain from sand and rocks to snow and mud, making it the perfect e-bike for backcountry hunting or exploring in any conditions. The folding hardtail frame constructed of 6061 aluminum tips the scales at 75 pounds and is load-rated for 300 pounds.

The e-bike allows for compact storage when not in use and comes off-road ready with a rear pannier rack, front basket, 48v 2a charger, mud fenders, 80 lux headlight, tire liners, and a 1-year warranty. Available in four solid colorways or Mossy Oak Bottomland, the RF750 is an incredible value at $3,499.99-$3,599.99. Read more

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