Centerpoint Hornet Crossbow

This Little Devil Is No Kid’s Toy

SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN —The CenterPoint Hornet is an accurate, target-piercing powerhouse crossbow that’s unlike anything else in our lineup. This little devil puts one hell of a punch in your palm, firing at 191 feet-per-second with an 80-pound draw weight, which is plenty of power to pummel targets or to rid your property of pests.

The Hornet once again gives the CenterPoint crew something to celebrate, making backyard crossbow action more accessible. This model is lighter—only 2.32 pounds—which makes it perfect for recreational shooting and teaching new users. While the Hornet is lighter and more compact, it is not a toy for kids—this is a real-deal crossbow. Break-barrel-style cocking with integrated hooks results in effortless draw.

The Hornet comes with a reflex red dot sight, ambidextrous safety, three 6-inch aluminum Stinger bolts, and a bow stringer. It is available and shipping now at centerpointarchery.com. It comes in stealth black for a MSRP of $89.99. Read more

Archery

FPC Wins Lawsuit Challenging California Firearms Purchase Delays

San Diego, CA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced a victory in its Campos v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenged policies and practices of California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Firearms that delayed firearm transactions beyond the statutory 10-day waiting period absent a legal basis. The order can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“Demand for firearms surged in 2020 when California citizens saw the rule of law crumbling around them. The California DOJ announced it was too busy to process background checks within 10 days, so it was going to start interpreting the law to give it 30 days. We brought this case to shine a light on the DOJ’s unlawful practice, and we are pleased the court has ordered DOJ to comply with the law,” stated Brad Benbrook, FPC’s counsel in the litigation.

When a person buys, transfers, or is loaned a firearm in California, they are generally required by law to wait 10 days after the DOJ receives the transfer application before taking possession of the firearm. Likewise, the firearms dealer cannot allow the person to take possession of the firearm before the end of the waiting period. But as soon as that 10-day period is over, California law says one of three things must happen:

  1. The dealer can deliver the firearm;
  2. The application is denied by DOJ; or,
  3. The transfer has been delayed for one of three specified, expressly enumerated causes, and the background check and waiting period can be extended up to a total of 30 days. This additional delay to the background check can only be used by the State under a limited set of circumstances. (Cal. Penal Code § 28220(f)(1).)

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Gun Control

CZ Varmint Precision Trainer Gets a Boost in Accuracy

Kansas City, KS (August 10, 2022) – For anyone looking to get serious about rimfire competition shooting without the costs of a full-on custom rifle, a new day has dawned. CZ-USA has released its match-grade MTR chamber and the extremely tight tolerances that come with it in one of the gunmaker’s most popular 22 LR bolt guns—the 457 Varmint Precision Trainer (VPT).

The MTR chamber has already proven itself in its namesake, CZ 457 Varmint MTR rifle, and has garnered an excellent reputation for accuracy. The MTR variant of the VPT allows shooters to buy an affordable, match-chambered rifle that’s ready to compete right out of the box. This eliminates the perceived need to upgrade any major components, putting this rifle a step above the competition.

The Precision Trainer series was designed to provide the same look and feel as a full-size tactical rifle while allowing for more economical training. Though the golden days of cheap and plentiful 22 LR ammo may be behind us, the Precision Trainer has become more popular than we ever could have imagined.

The 457 VPT MTR merges the best of both models with the Manners carbon-fiber composite stock and the MTR chamber. This model utilizes a cold hammer-forged and lapped 16.2-inch barrel for superior accuracy. It is also threaded to allow easy installation of a suppressor or muzzle device.

New for 2022 the Manners carbon fiber stock now features an adjustable cheekpiece. The forend is recessed, drilled, and threaded for use with an Arca Rail. It still comes with the basic features that have set the 457 family of rifles apart; a fully adjustable trigger, a 5-round detachable magazine, and integrated 11mm dovetails for scope installation with an MSRP of $1,635.00.

CZ-USA 457 VPT MTR Specs:

      • SKU: 02355
      • Chambering: .22 LR
      • Action: Bolt
      • Barrel: Cold hammer forged
      • Barrel Length: 16.2 in.
      • Twist Rate: 1:16 in.
      • Magazine Type: Detachable
      • Magazine Capacity: 5 Rounds
      • Stock: Manners Composite
      • Overall Length: 34 in.
      • Weight: 7.1 lbs.
      • Trigger Mechanism: Fully Adjustable
      • Sights: No sights; Integrated 11MM Dovetail
      • Safety: Two-Position, Push to Fire
      • Misc.: Barrel Threaded 1/2×28
      • MSRP: $1,635.00 Read more
Firearms

Springfield Armory Announces Unlock Greatness September 3 In-Store Giveaway

GENESEO, ILL. (08/11/22) — Springfield Armory is proud to announce “Unlock Greatness”, our largest ever in-store giveaway that is taking place on September 3. Safes containing an unannounced firearm and accessories from our partners are arriving at retailers now. Will your code open the safe and unlock greatness?

Springfield Armory has sent Vaultek® VS20i Biometric Smart Safes to retailers around the country for this event. Each safe is packed with an unannounced new firearm from Springfield, along with top-tier accessories from SureFire®, HEX™ and BlackPoint® Tactical.

Entrants can sign up now at unlock-greatness.com to find a nearby participating retailer and be set up to receive their unique code on the day of the event. On September 3rd, simply visit your chosen retailer and enter the code you have received on the digital keypad. If your code opens the safe, you win the safe, the firearm and all the accessories. Read more

Firearms

Rare Hummingbird Seen Again

A male Santa Marta Sabrewing photographed on territory by Yurgen Vega (SELVA ProCAT archives).
The rediscovery of the Santa Marta Sabrewing is being celebrated by birders, ornithologists, and conservationists around the world. An experienced local birder in Colombia found and documented a male Santa Marta Sabrewing, a relatively large hummingbird only found in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. It’s only the second time the species has been documented since it was first described in 1946; the last sighting was in 2010, when researchers were able to take the first-ever photos of the species in the wild.
The Santa Marta Sabrewing is so rare and elusive that it is considered one of the rarest birds in the world.“This sighting was a complete surprise, but a very welcome one,” said Yurgen Vega, who made the rediscovery while studying endemic birds in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. “As I was leaving the area where I had been working, a hummingbird caught my attention. I looked with my binoculars and was shocked to see that it was a Santa Marta Sabrewing! And in an incredible stroke of luck the hummingbird perched on a branch, giving me time to take photos and video of it.”Vega made the rediscovery while working with SELVA, ProCAT Colombia, and the World Parrot Trust to study endemic birds in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the world’s tallest coastal mountain massif and home to rich communities of wildlife, including 24 species of birds that are found nowhere else. Read more
Wildlife

Michigan Steelhead Survey

Steelhead survey – share your input

We are conducting a brief survey to learn more about steelhead anglers. The survey’s purpose is to gather input from anglers to better understand your priorities and experiences, particularly in Michigan. Your answers are important to us.

The survey should only take 10 minutes to complete, and your answers will remain anonymous.

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Fishing

RECOIL OFFGRID Releases Issue 51 With a Focus on Terrorism Preparation

APPLETON, Wis. – RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine, a publication of CMG West, LLC, has released its latest issue, number 51, with an emphasis on preparing for terrorist events.

As you read this, babies born on or immediately after Sept. 11 will be old enough to have their first beer. Like most of you, I can still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that day — and it certainly doesn’t feel like 21 years ago. In a bitterly ironic twist of timing, we’re also passing the one-year anniversary of the fall of the Afghan capital of Kabul to Taliban forces. Watching a decades-long campaign that cost close to 3,000 American lives crumble on live TV in a matter of days was a tough pill for many people to swallow — particularly those of us who spent a significant amount of time there, or who had loved ones killed or wounded. In the aftermath of such a shocking turn of events, the self-reflection that our politicians and mainstream media outlets are trying to avoid led us back to a singular question: Are we safer from terrorism now than we were on September 10, 2001?

The answer is going to be personal for each of us, but I cannot in good conscience say “yes.” When you combine this with the stark reality that many law enforcement agencies around the country have been gutted by attrition and restricted by policies resulting from the events of the last two years, we face an equally severe but more immediate question: Where does that leave you and your loved ones? It is this question on which our brand is built. Read more

Self Defense

It’s time to check trees for invasive Asian longhorned beetle

August is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and it’s also the best time to spot the invasive Asian longhorned beetle as adults emerge from trees. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is declaring August as “Tree Check Month.” Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is one way you can protect trees and help the USDA’s efforts to eliminate this beetle from the United States.

The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources are joining the USDA in asking people to take just 10 minutes this month to check trees around homes for the beetle or any signs of damage.

The Asian longhorned beetle, or ALB for short, is a non-native wood-boring beetle considered invasive in North America because it attacks 12 types of hardwood trees, including maples, elms, horse chestnuts, birches and willows. Here, there are no predators or diseases to keep ALB populations in check. In its larval stage, the insect feeds inside tree trunks and branches during the colder months. The beetle creates tunnels as it feeds, and then it chews its way out as an adult in the warmer months.

Infested trees do not recover and eventually die. They also can become safety hazards since branches can drop and trees can fall, especially during storms.

You can help

Although this invasive beetle has not yet been discovered in Michigan, it is crucial we keep an eye out for it. Discovering early signs of infestation can prevent widespread damage to the state’s forest resources, urban landscapes and maple syrup production. Read more
Wildlife

Gardening for Late Summer Birds

It’s berry season for birds; does your yard offer native foods for a variety of species, such as this California Scrub Jay? (photo by Paul Konrad)
This manicured yard provides a beautiful space for the homeowners, while providing attractive cover and foraging space for birds.
A bird bath is an essential element in this garden area and in any birder’s landscaped yard.

Our gardens and landscaping add color and a wealth of natural elements to our yards, and these areas attract birds that infuse action, color, songs, and behavior into our yards. As another change in seasons approaches, it’s an opportunity make a few easily improvements for local and migrant songbirds and hummingbirds that will be the first wave of fall migration. With a little thought, planning, and effort, you can attract and benefit birds on their way south, including species you haven’t seen before in your yard.

At this time our gardening activities can also benefit recent fledglings as they disperse, along with dispersing yearlings, adults, and family groups. Some migrants are already making their way south, and many more will follow. Bird populations are at an annual high now after the nesting season, so if we can increase the resources they find in our yards, we can improve the potential for survival among birds during this important time of the year.

First of all, consider the way you provide water. A dependable fresh water source will draw birds like a magnet while providing all important drinking and bathing water. One or more bird baths will do, as simple or as ornate as you please. Some people like to have one as part of their feeding station, plus one in a garden area or as a centerpiece in their backyard or front. The motion and sound of the dripping water is irresistible to many birds too, and it helps birds locate a water source, bringing birds to your yard that might otherwise pass by. And a mister will attract some enjoyable hummingbird action as they fly through the mist. Read more

Wildlife

HAYMARKET, Va. (August 8, 2022)—SK Customs® gives back to honor those who have sacrificed and served for our great nation by launching the 240th Anniversary Purple Heart Commemorative firearm on their behalf. This limited-edition design of the Government Model Colt 1911 Series 70 chambered in .45ACP has been created in honor of the Military Badge of Merit, the modern-day Purple Heart Medal and those who have received it.

The origins of the Purple Heart Medal trace back to August 1782 (240 years ago) when General George Washington issued the Badge of Military Merit. This medal was bestowed whenever any singular meritorious action was performed. In 1932, the award was reintroduced as the Purple Heart Medal to commemorate bravery and wounded soldiers. Today, the Purple Heart is awarded for a wide variety of injuries; this includes combat injuries and deaths, those wounded in acts of terrorism and other reasonings. Read more

Firearms
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