Yankee Hill Machine Announces VICTRA -12 Modular Shotgun Suppressor

Yankee Hill Machine, leaders in the U.S. fireams-suppressor category, have announced the debut of the exciting VICTRATM-12, a new modular sound suppressor designed specifically for 12-gauge shotguns.

“Our research showed that shotgunners were demanding a major upgrade in suppressors, and the VICTRA-12 delivers across the board. It is lighter than the competitors, user-configurable to shorter sizes, durable, and offers outstanding dB reduction, all at a price that blows away everything else on the market.” said YHM president Chris Graham.

VICTRAT-12 production models will be available in late Q1 2025. Demo models will be on display at YHM’s SHOT Show booth #20521.

One of the strongest features of the VICTRA-12 is its modular design. Its robust, yet lightweight construction allows the user to easily configure it as a 12”, 10”, 8” or 6” suppressor, depending on the user’s needs and preferences. Read more

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Supreme Court Distributes Third SAF Case for Conference

GW:  California remains against U.S. Constitution.  Surprise, surprise!

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The U.S. Supreme Court has distributed a third Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) case, B&L Productions v. Newsom, for conference on Friday, Jan. 24.

The case challenges California’s statutes which ban gun shows on state-owned property. Because the gun shows at issue are not only opportunities to view and purchase firearms, but also for like-minded individuals to assemble and share ideas, the case presents questions about both the First and Second Amendments.

“The challenged laws demonstrate California’s unwillingness to respect the constitutional rights of its citizens,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “While it is no surprise California continues to demonstrate disdain for the Second Amendment, it also implicates the First Amendment and the ability for individuals to peaceably assemble and enjoy constitutionally protected freedoms. We are hopeful the Supreme Court will intervene and send a clear message to those who wish to trample our civil liberties.” Read more

Gun Control

Michiganders Can Learn to Trap – Trapping 101 Camp

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9

Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg (Clinton County)

Learn about trapping with the National Wild Turkey Federation and partners from Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers during this weekend for new adult trappers. Trapping basics and hands-on experience with trap setting and checking, furbearer processing and fur handling will be covered. The species of focus will be muskrat and raccoon.

The cost is $200, which includes two nights’ lodging at Sleepy Hollow State Park cabins, Friday evening dinner, breakfast snacks, Saturday lunch, and Saturday evening wild game sampling. This event, limited to five new trappers, is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For questions, call/text Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or email jdavis@nwtf.net.

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Michigander Can Learn to Hunt Late-Season Geese

Sunday, Feb. 2

Near Grass Lake* (Jackson County)

*specific location dependent on conditions

The Michigan State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, in partnership with Waterloo Wings and Water, presents this event for new adult hunters to learn to hunt late-season geese.

The cost is $75, which includes a morning educational session covering basic safety and late-season goose hunting tactics, a guided goose hunt with blinds, decoys, etc., and a wild game processing demonstration.

This event, limited to six new hunters, is available on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent on proof of hunter safety certification.

For questions or to register, call/text Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or email jdavis@nwtf.net.

Hunting

RMEF Helps Expand Idaho Wildlife Refuge, Benefits Elk, Mule Deer, Fish & Hundreds of Bird Species

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation collaborated with a private landowner and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to acquire and convey 2,496 acres of wildlife and riparian habitat to expand the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in southeast Idaho.

USFWS documented almost 250 species of birds on the high elevation bullrush marsh, of which about 100 species are known to nest there. It is also home to one of the largest breeding concentrations of sandhill cranes in North America.

“This speaks volumes to what RMEF is all about. Our mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage,” said RMEF Chief Conservation Officer Blake Henning. “The refuge with this newly added waterfront parcel helps so many species of ‘other wildlife,’ like birds, small mammals and fish, but it also serves as summer range and critical birthing grounds for elk and mule deer.” Read more

Wildlife

Grizzly Bears to Remain Protected

GW: What good are recovery goals?

Yesterday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) denied two petitions from Montana and Wyoming to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide Ecosystems. This denial comes a day after the USFWS denied Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation’s petitions to delist wolves in the Western Great Lakes.

Like the gray wolf, the grizzly bear is no stranger to Endangered Species Act (ESA) litigation. Grizzlies in the lower-48 states were first protected under the ESA in 1975. They were subsequently divided into several Distinct Population Segments. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem bears, which exist in portions of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, were given a recovery population goal of 500. The current estimated population is around 1,000. These bears were delisted under the George W. Bush administration in 2007. That delisting was overturned by the courts. They were delisted again in 2017, under a rulemaking that spanned the Obama and Trump administrations. That was again overturned by the courts in 2020.

The Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem bears exist in northern Montana. Their recovery goal is a population of at least 800 bears. Their population is currently estimated to be over 1,100. Read more

Wildlife

EAA Corp Now Shipping their New Compensated Double-Stack 1911

European American Armory Corp (EAA) has introduced their latest addition with the launch of the Girsan Witness2311® Match X – a double-stack 1911 that takes aim at the overpriced double stack 1911 market. EAA continues to set the bar with high quality manufacturing, competitive pricing, and consistent availability.

The Girsan Witness2311 Match X is a full-size, lightweight double-stack 1911 chambered in 9mm, designed to deliver performance and value. It features an integrated barrel compensator that effectively reduces felt recoil, providing shooters with greater control and accuracy. Its fully adjustable, serrated rear sight—blacked out for better focus—pairs seamlessly with a fiber optic front sight for fast alignment and quick target acquisition.

For those who prefer red dot optics, the adjustable rear sight cap can be easily removed to accommodate any RMS/RMSc footprint optic, thanks to the lightening-cut slide. The Match X is equipped with a finely tuned 4.5-pound trigger, offering smooth take-up, a crisp break, and a short reset straight out of the box.

Additional features include: Read more

Firearms

VKTR Industries LLC. Announces New VK-1 Rifle Option in Operational Field Camouflage

VKTR Industries, a manufacturer of premier piston driven AR-15 rifles and accessories, is proud to announce the newest rifle option in their lineup – the 13.7 VK-1 in Operational Field Camouflage.

VKTR Industries has partnered with B5 systems to provide a complete rifle in the new pattern, with full B5 furniture, cerakoted to match the complete receiver set.

“This is truly a special rifle that we added to the lineup.” said Dave Rybacki, the owner of VKTR industries. “The upgrades we put on the rifle are effective improvements both visually and functionally.”

Key Features of the VK-1 in OFC include: Read more

Firearms

Powder Valley Outdoors Supports Launch of 7mm Backcountry from Federal Premium

Powder Valley Outdoors is proud to support the introduction of 7mm Backcountry, a groundbreaking new cartridge from Federal Premium that is set to change the way hunters and shooters approach performance. This innovative caliber offers magnum-level velocities from shorter, suppressed rifles without the usual recoil, making it perfect for precision shooting and big game hunting.

Powder Valley Outdoors will be among the earliest retailers to offer this high-performance ammunition, ensuring that customers have access to the latest advancements in the shooting industry.

“We take immense pride in providing our customers with access to the most innovative and top-quality products in the industry,” said Bill Clinton, CEO of Powder Valley Outdoors. “The 7mm Backcountry is an exciting addition to our lineup, and we’re thrilled to be among the first to offer it. We’re always looking for products that enhance the shooting experience, and this new caliber is sure to exceed expectations.”

What Makes the 7mm Backcountry So Special? Read more

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Smith & Wesson Releases Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Series

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, proudly introduces the next evolution of their lever-action rifles: The Model 1854 Stealth Hunter™ Series.

Whether you’re navigating dense forests or taking aim from a distance, the new Model 1854 Stealth Hunter, available in .44 Rem Mag, .45 Colt, and .357 Mag calibers, is engineered for success in the field. Built on the traditional Model 1854 platform, these rifles feature a flat trigger design for consistent finger placement, a large loop lever for easy use with gloves, a removable magazine tube for safe and effortless unloading, and a synthetic stock with textured grip panels for improved control and feel.

In addition to the all-black Armornite® aesthetic, Stealth Hunter rifles come equipped with new upgrades that not only catch the eye but enhance performance right out of the box. Key features include an extended 10.5” Picatinny rail for a broader range of optic use, a newly designed T6 aluminum forend with fifteen M-LOK® compatible slots for accessory attachments, a HIVIZ® H3 fiber optic front sight to improve visibility in both low-light and daylight conditions, and a shortened 16.3-inch 410 stainless-steel barrel that contributes to a lighter overall weight. Read more

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