New .22 LR Double-Barrel Handguns by Bond Arms

Granbury, TX (November 17, 2022) – This year, the options for .22 caliber handguns get a little more interesting. Bond Arms® releases two new .22LR versions of popular double-barrel handguns ahead of 2023. The Stinger RS and Rawhide lines get an additional model and strengthen the lineups that handgun enthusiasts have already come to love.

Rawhide .22LR

The new .22LR Rawhide is fantastic for plinking and economical practice at the range. Bond Arms’ rimfire handguns are chambered in a classic American cartridge. Shooting is perfect as a camp & ranch handgun or a simple, enjoyable handgun with light recoil and report. The .22LR is big on fun and easy on the wallet.

Made after its namesake, the Rawhide .22LR pistol by Bond Arms is as tough as leather and made for the range. Perfectly at home as an everyday carry handgun or varmint control at camp and the ranch. Bond Arms’ Rawhide .22LR is a classic firearm destined to become a family heirloom.

The rough and tumble-finished steel is durable and handsome, making the .22LR Rawhide handgun tastefully rugged. The double barrel design fits right in hand, while the precision action and trigger are a blast to shoot. Read more

Firearms

New CZ-USA 600 Range Rifle

Kansas City, KS (November 17, 2022) – The CZ 600 Range is part of the exciting new 600-series rifle family. Built from the ground up, the Range integrates competition-born features into its design for the ultimate accuracy. So, how does it shoot? We’ll, CZ-USA backs the Range with an unprecedented 5-shot, sub ¾ MOA guarantee! It’s a production rifle that sets the new gold standard for accuracy and is taking the competition world by storm!

Rifle accuracy starts with an excellent barrel, and the 600 Range features the best; a heavy cold-hammer-forged barrel, threaded and suppressor-ready. At 24-inches long, the blued steel barrel squeezes peak velocities from the inherently accurate 6mm Creedmoor and .308 Winchester cartridges.

Shooters will love the rifle’s smooth and fast-handling 60-degree bolt throw, a design that increases clearance between the bolt and optic and cycles considerably faster than traditional designs. The Range features an oversized alloy bolt knob for improved control in all conditions. The steel receiver adds weight, stiffness, and longevity to the action, which are important attributes for a competition rifle. A detachable magazine allows quick reloads, and a selectable locking feature ensures magazine retention. Magazine top-ups, through the ejection port, add convenience.

The butthook-style stock comes equipped with QD sockets on each side, a pic rail for monopod mounting – competition-inspired features for better marksmanship – and a tool-free adjustable cheek piece that fosters a perfect cheek-weld. Laminated wood is a superb choice in stock materials, providing rigidity and excellent moisture resistance. The Range’s laminate stock features a classy black and brown layered pattern that looks as good as it performs.

Reliability was a vital consideration in the 600 Series’ rifle design. CZ 600 rifles, including the Range, uses a short extractor-controlled feed for its unfailing round-cycling consistency. A patented 2-position tang safety is intuitive, allowing bolt cycling with the safety engaged. Read more

Firearms

DRGO Study Shows no Link Between Legal Gun Sales and Violent Crime

BELLEVUE, WA – Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO)—a project of the Second Amendment Foundation—has released a new study showing there is “no association between increased lawful firearm sales and rates of crime or homicide.”

The study, by DRGO member Mark Hamill, MD, FACS, FCCM, is titled “Legal Firearm Sales at State Level and Rates of Violent Crime, Property Crime, and Homicides” and is published in the Journal of Surgical Research. Dr. Hamill worked with a team of nine other doctors to reach their conclusions.

“This confirms what those of us already know who follow all the research by medical, criminology and economic experts,” said DRGO Executive Director Dr. Robert Young. “Lawful gun possession is in no way related to homicide or other crime rates, and the constant drumbeat of anti-gun researchers and activists is a house built on sand.”

“DRGO is an important project of the Second Amendment Foundation,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “because anti-gun billionaires such as Michael Bloomberg are funding research that tries to portray guns and gun ownership as a disease.”

The new report is based on a detailed, objective 50-state analysis of data from the National Instant Background Check System, the Department of Justice Uniform Crime Reporting program, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System covering the years 1999-2015.

Dr. Hamill is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Nebraska, a longtime gun owner and a law enforcement officer in his previous career. His experience, expertise and thoroughness makes his team’s findings unimpeachable. In 2019, he published earlier research, “State Level Firearm Concealed-Carry Legislation and Rates of Homicide and Other Violent Crime” in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. In this, he and his co-authors do the same careful work analyzing 30 years of data state-by-state. Read more

Gun Control

NSSF Challenges Delaware, N.J. ‘Public Nuisance Laws’ Allowing Frivolous Claims Against Firearms Manufacturers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, filed suits against the attorneys general of Delaware and New Jersey, challenging recently-enacted “public nuisance” laws in both states that are “specifically designed to evade the judgment of Congress – and the Constitution.”

Both Delaware and New Jersey enacted public nuisance laws allowing the state and private parties to sue firearm manufacturers for the harm caused by the criminal misuse of lawfully sold firearms. In 2005, Congress barred these sorts of baseless lawsuits when it passed the bipartisan Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Delaware and New Jersey’s laws are preempted by the PLCAA under the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.

Public nuisance lawsuits brought by municipalities against members of the firearm industry arose in the late 1990s and early 2000s to “regulate through litigation.” None of those dozens of lawsuits, including those by Wilmington, Del., and Newark, Camden County and the City of Camden, N.J., were successful. These municipal lawsuits intended to bankrupt the industry members or, through the massive cost of litigation, force them to accept settlement agreements that contained gun control provisions rejected by Congress and not supported by the American public. Delaware and New Jersey’s new laws are a blatant and unconstitutional attempt to return to an era of “regulation through litigation.” Read more

Gun Control

Hornady Security RAPiD Safe Night Guard

Grand Island, NE (November 17, 2022) – Home invasions are terrifying, especially at night. Without warning, a homeowner can come face-to-face with an assailant. It is essential to be able to act fast in self-defense. Hornady Security’s RAPiD® Safe Night Guard® uses RFID, the latest and fastest safe access technology. With it, personal protection is only a swipe away! Hornady Security, an industry leader in safe technology, packs innovative features into the RAPiD Safe Night Guard for the ultimate in convenient access and secure storage 24/7. The RAPiD Safe Night Guard keeps families safe while preventing unauthorized access.

The RAPiD® Safe Night Guard® keeps a handgun as close as the nightstand. RFID technology offers the quickest, most dependable access to a defensive handgun while providing unmatched security from unauthorized users. Plus, the Night Guard® provides the additional functionality of a clock and USB charging ports.

The Night Guard’s discreet design features a tempered glass front panel that elegantly contains the RFID reader, clock display and access code keypad. Its spring-assist drawer quietly and effortlessly slides open to reveal a padded interior. The Night Guard accommodates most full-sized handguns as well as other valuables.

Today’s electronics rely on USB power ports for charging. The Night Guard includes two USB-A ports providing a convenient charging station for cell phones or other devices. Rest easy knowing that vital communications are fully charged and ready when needed. Read more

Firearms

Florida: Trophy Catch Program to Give Away 10th New Bass Boat

Ahoy, anglers! One lucky person will soon take home a brand-new bass boat package during a live, random drawing at the Bobby Lane High School Cup Bass Fishing Tournament in Lake Wales on Dec. 3. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program, this will be the 10th boat given away by the program, in celebration of a decade of success.

The boat package is made possible by conservation partnerships with industry leaders: Phoenix Bass Boats donated the Pro 819 vessel, which is powered by a 200 horsepower Mercury Marine motor, supported by MotorMate, guided by Lowrance HDLive electronics and Ghost Trolling Motor, and anchored by Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor System.

“This $65,000 boat package is a truly sweet ride,” said Thomas Graef, director of FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management. “And It’s made a reality only by the generous contributions of partners such as Phoenix Bass Boats, Mercury and others who share our passion for bass fishing and bass conservation. It is incredible to be able to reward our participants with such a great prize for contributing to TrophyCatch.”

Earlier this year, TrophyCatch partner WrapThis let anglers vote on four different boat wrap colors to pick the one they liked best. A wrap design was applied to the Phoenix boat and was displayed throughout the season at events around the state and the winning color will be revealed, adding an exciting new twist for this year’s winner. Read more

Fishing

ATA, Partners Complete New Video The Currency of Conservation: Archery’s Impact

A new educational video “The Currency of Conservation: Archery’s Impact” is available for industry members to use and share. The video will help people understand how federal excise taxes are collected, distributed and used for conservation projects.

The video was completed through a 2021 multistate conservation grant awarded to the National Shooting Sports Foundation. ATA staff helped facilitate the connection between Easton Technical Products, Hoyt, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources through the Partner with a Payer program, which works to increase the understanding between manufacturers who pay excise taxes and state agencies who use them.

ATA’s Vice President and Chief Conservation Officer Dan Forster said the video sheds light on the FET process and will be a useful resource for educators and the industry.

“This video provides an incredible educational tool for hunters and conservationists as it captures the essence of collaboration, criticality, and history of the partnerships forged between excise tax-paying manufacturers like Easton and the wildlife and habitat work done by state fish and wildlife agencies through the Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Program,” he said. “This quality production shares the story of conservation funding in the United States and why we are so blessed to have abundant wildlife, quality habitat, hunting, and robust access paid for through this incredible conservation funding model.” Read more

Archery, Wildlife

Shoot United’s Film Ink in the Sky Highlights Excitement of Youth Shooting Sports

EAST ALTON, IL (November 17, 2022) — In the highly competitive world of youth-organized activities, thousands of athletes across the United States are turning to the shooting sports. At the high school level, the shooting sports are considered the fastest-growing activity, with an increase in teams, coaches, athletes and events.

The SST Ravens, a youth shooting sports team based near Seattle, Washington, is a group of more than 20 youth athletes who consider the shooting sports a part of their daily lives. Their story is captured in a newly released film, “Ink in the Sky,” presented by Shoot United.

The film provides a glimpse into the lives of the young men and women from the SST Ravens during their state tournament competition. More importantly, it captures the positive messages of the shooting sports. It’s time spent with friends and family, and it’s an exciting competitive environment with highly talented athletes.

“The shooting sports have taught me how to trust my instincts and focus on what I can control, like my breathing and the current target,” remarked Kamea Herrera, member of the SST Ravens. “Everyone on our team helps and encourages each other, including our parents and coaches. It’s cool to go to the shooting range with my dad and brother. I have been fortunate to meet so many people who share their love for the shooting sports while also improving my skills.”

Each year, more than 60 million adults participate in the shooting sports. It is one of the most popular recreational activities in the country, drawing millions of participants from metropolitan areas and with various degrees of firearms experience.

“The shooting sports are extremely inclusive, with more and more people with very diverse backgrounds joining the community,” said Jason Gilbertson, director of marketing for Shoot United. “The SST Ravens is a team built with parents, coaches and athletes coming together, working hard and growing together as a team. The shooting sports can offer just as much as any other sport out there today, and it’s easier to get started than most people think.” Read more

Firearms

Wild Turkey Conservation Aids in Delisting of Endangered Tortoise

(A turkey hunter in Florida stumbles upon a gopher tortoise while out looking for Osceolas. Photo courtesy of NWTF staff.)

From increasing opportunities to go afield to making forests safe against catastrophic wildfires, the NWTF’s conservation work has far-reaching impacts that benefit overall ecological value. The delisting of the gopher tortoise in much of its historic range is a recent demonstration.

Just as wild turkeys benefit from active forest management, so does the Southeast’s celebrated burrowing turtle, Gopherus polyphemus.

The keystone species was listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1987 as a threatened species in the western portion of its range, namely from Alabama to Louisiana. Since its initial listing over three decades ago, the species has undergone various levels of listing, which eventually encompassed the entire Southeast.

However, through the efforts of private landowners, state and federal agencies and conservation partners, the species has been delisted as threatened in the eastern half of its range, including in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and most of Alabama. The turtle will retain its status as threatened in western Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The announcement was made in October by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The NWTF’s role in helping the gopher tortoise is a result of the organization’s longleaf pine conservation efforts.

Longleaf pine ecosystems once dominated the Southeast, extending from Virginia to Florida and expanding as far west as eastern Texas, almost mimicking the gopher tortoise’s range. Today, however, estimates show that longleaf pine ecosystems encompass about 3% of their historic range and are highly fragmented. Read more

Wildlife

X-Vision Optics All-New Hands-Free Night Vision Binocular

There’s no need to slow down at sundown with X-Vision Optics new XANB55 Hands-Free Deluxe Digital Night Vision Binoculars. With 1-3x magnification, the hands-free binoculars offer full color daytime observation up to 400 yards and up to 200 yards in total darkness. The 2-megapixel wide angle display provides crystal-clear imaging and clarity on the move. The device enables you to capture photos and videos which can be played back on the unit or easily shared with any compatible device so you can show off any adventure to your friends and family.

The performance, dependability, and versatility of the hands-free night vision binocular is second to none. The device comes with a protective travel case, micro-USB recharging cable, and head mount. The night-vision binocular is equipped with 3 levels of screen brightness and 4 levels of IR brightness. Its ability to automatically transition from daytime full color to IR night vision means no slowing down at sundown. The device is dust and water resistant to a rating of IP52. The X-Vision Optics Deluxe Digital Night Vision Binoculars are perfect for any harsh environment with its durable exterior that is built to last. Read more

Hunting, Optics
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