Global Big Day is this Saturday!

Join the worldwide team of birders by participating in the Global Big Day this Saturday, May 14th (Multicolored Tanager photo by Luis Enrique Bueno).

You are invited to join birders from around the world to participate in the Global Big Day this Saturday, May 14th. This exciting annual event unites birders from around the world to report all the birds they see at their favorite birding hotspots, including their yards. Wherever you are, whether you have some hours for birding, or just 15 minutes to participate, you can join the global team Saturday to help biologists study the bird populations on each continent during mid-May. During last year’s event, birders set 4 World Records for a single day of birding!

A year ago during the Global Big Day, more than 51,816 birders from 192 countries found 7,234 different species of birds! Birders count all birds they see of each species they find. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a great way for you to be a part of the biggest day in birding – the Global Big Day! You can include photos you take, and appreciate that this information provides biologists with a wealth of information about birds worldwide during a peak period of spring migration.

It’s always interesting to check in to the Global Big Day webpage periodically over the weekend to see how the action is progressing – you never know what exciting birds you may get introduced to at Global Big Day—14 May 2022 – eBird

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Century Arms Issues Limited Recall for BFT47

IMPORTANT BFT47 RECALL NOTICE

DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

Century Arms is committed to the durability, success, and customer satisfaction associated with our new rifle, the BFT47. With that commitment in mind, we have identified a potential durability issue in a limited run of BFT47 rifles. The issue may affect proper feeding and/or chambering of ammunition. To assure that every BFT47 meets our high standards, Century is requesting return of the below listed units to guarantee that all rifles possibly affected by this durability issue are inspected and replaced as necessary. If you are in possession of a rifle with a serial number on list found at: https://www.centuryarms.com/media/Rhet/Resources/Post/Attachment/BFT47-recall-notice.pdf, please submit a return request to support@centuryarms.com so we can issue you a return label for your BFT47 rifle. We will inspect the rifles and replace any affected units. Thank you for your assistance on this matter and, as always, we thank you for the support.

STOP USING YOUR BFT47 RIFLE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED WHETHER YOUR RIFLE FALLS WITHIN THE BELOW SERIAL NUMBER LIST. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR RIFLE.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR RIFLE IS AFFECTED Read more

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GATORZ Eyewear Announces Giveaway with SOFX INC and RECOIL

Carlsbad, CA – Gatorz Eyewear is excited to announce its partnership with SOFX Inc. and Recoil Magazine in a Special Operations-themed giveaway featuring Gatorz and Radical Firearms premium products and merchandise.

The multi-brand giveaway will be held at the 2022 Special Operations Industry Conference (SOFIC) trade show floor in Tampa, Florida, May 16-19 2022, and will be celebrating recent approval of Gatorz Eyewear Product on the United States Special Operations Command, Special Operations Eyewear Approved Eyewear (SOEP) List. Currently, the Magnum MILSPEC Ballistic glasses are approved for use in Special Operations.

The giveaway will feature two grand prize drawings, one for a SOFIC in-person winner, and one winner located anywhere not prohibited by law. The drawings will be done live on Facebook and Instagram and held at Booths (#2139 & #2137) where Gatorz and SOFX are co-located at 4:30pm in the afternoon of Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at The Special Operations Industry Conference held at the Tampa Convention Center.<img
Sam Havelock, former Navy SEAL, CEO of SOFX, and a Gatorz Advisory Board Member stated, “We can’t wait to get down to Tampa and see our friends from the Special Operations community who have been so instrumental growing the Gatorz brand over 30 years across SOF. Our friends at Recoil Magazine and Radical Firearms have generously added gifts to the package to ensure that whoever wins our American made, super durable eyewear will win additional professional tools to bring to the range.”ENTER TO WIN

Two winners receive prize packages worth over $1,500:

    • Radical Firearms AR-15 Rifle
    • Gatorz Eyewear MILSPEC Ballistic Magnum and Specter
    • Gatorz Ammo Can Sunglass Case
    • Recoil Merchandise and Annual Subscription
    • SOFX Apparel Read more
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X-Vision Optics Announces Thermal Reflex Sight

Red Wing, MN. X-Vision Optics’ all-new Thermal Reflex Sight (TR1) is by far the best bang for your buck when it comes to thermal units on the market today. With a detection range up to 1000-yards, this incredibly compact sight produces crystal clear images on its 1.63” AMOLED display. The TR1 also features a quick-release Picatinny mount and IP67 weatherproof rating so it will hold up in any terrain and tough weather conditions.

The Thermal Reflex Sight has a 1,000-yard detection range and a 500-yard recognition range. At a high frame rate of 25 Hz, the device captures sharp thermal images and smoothly tracks rapid motion in the distance. The objective lens is 13 mm in diameter and has a field of view of 23.6°×20.7°. This thermal reflex sight has a 1 to 4x magnification with a detector resolution of 400×300.

The unit has a 1.63” display with infinite eye relief and five color palettes including White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Color, and Target Highlight. Each palette option will detect heat and display it in the selected color. The device is capable of manual or automatic shutter calibration, ensuring a clear image every time.

The thermal reflex sight provides both day and night use for hunting, scouting, and surveilling. This unit is capable of handling over 53 ft/lb. of recoil allowing compatibility with a large variety of firearms and crossbows. Additionally, the TR1 is dust and water-resistant to an international protection rating of IP67.

The visible 650 nm laser allows for rapid target acquisition and identification. The device has four reticle options along with four different reticle color options. The unit can save four sets of zeroing data, allowing for quick use and easy mounting on multiple firearms and crossbows as well as saving different ballistic models for the same firearm. Read more

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Springfield Armory Announces Emissary 4.25″ 9mm 1911

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its line of popular Emissary 1911’s—the Emissary 4.25” in 9mm. Bridging the gap between duty and custom handguns, the Emissary delivers a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use as well as convenient carry.

The new 4.25″ Emissary in 9mm blends form and function seamlessly in a firearm built for defense and loaded with custom-grade features. It’s constructed with a forged stainless steel frame and forged carbon steel slide, with a beautiful two-tone finish. The blued carbon steel slide pairs with a stainless steel frame featuring a distinctive squared trigger guard with additional room for ease of operation with a gloved hand.

The slide’s “Tri-Top” cut gives the Emissary custom styling, while a flattened top strap is finished with 40 LPI serrations to diffuse light and reduce glare. On top, the tritium and luminescent front sight on the Emissary pairs with a Tactical Rack U-Dot™ rear sight for easy target acquisition in all lighting conditions.

A bushingless stainless steel 4.25″ bull barrel delivers maximum accuracy while reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip. In addition, the Emissary’s skeletonized hammer delivers ultra-fast lock times and combines with a solid-body, flat-faced trigger for top-end performance. Read more

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Michigan: expansion of bobcat harvest opportunities

For 2022, bobcat management units have been updated and expanded. Bobcat season dates also have been updated to expand harvest opportunities. Due to expanded harvest seasons, the new deadline for obtaining bobcat kill tags is Oct. 24.

For additional information on bobcat season dates and management units, see the 2022 Fur Harvester Digest, available at Michigan.gov/Trapping.

Bobcat Management Units (BMU)

  • Unit A includes all of the Upper Peninsula, except Drummond Island.
  • Unit B is Drummond Island.
  • Unit C includes Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.
  • Unit D is all of Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon, and Wexford counties.
  • NEW: Unit G is all of Bay, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Isabella, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Newaygo and Oceana counties.
  • NEW: Unit H is all of Clinton, Gratiot, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.

Bobcat season dates

BMU Hunting season Trapping season
Units A and B Jan. 1 – March 1 Oct. 25 – Dec. 26
Unit C Jan. 1 – March 1 Dec. 10-29
Unit D Jan. 1 – Feb. 1 Dec. 10-29
Unit G Jan. 1-20 Dec. 10-29
Unit H Jan. 1-11 Dec. 10-20
Hunting

SnapSafe In-Wall Safes

Grand Island, NE – SnapSafe® In-Wall Safes install securely between wall studs safeguarding valuables out-of-sight. In-Wall Safes are available in two sizes – a 22-inch and a 44-inch-tall version – depending on individual storage needs. SnapSafe makes peace of mind made easy with its new In-Wall Safes.

The In-Wall Safe mounts flush against the wall allowing concealment behind pictures, furniture or other household objects without detection. If discovered, its 16-gauge steel body and extra-thick 8-gauge door thwart unauthorized access. An innovative latch mechanism maximizes usable interior space while hidden hinges impede prying and cutting attacks on the container. Thanks to its innovative design, it fits perfectly between wall studs that use the industry-standard 16-inch on-center spacing; the pre-drilled safe then lags tight to the framing using the included bolts. SnapSafe In-Wall Safes are easy to install in minutes, and the design allows orienting the door for either a left- or right-hand opening.

A battery-powered electronic keypad provides quick entry to the In-Wall Safe. After entering the access code, its spring-assist door opens and reveals the safe’s contents. The lock has audio and LED warnings when the battery levels are running low. And just in case, SnapSafe includes a barrel key backup. Read more

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TactaLoad FLASH-5

I find it hard to imagine a more useful gun than the venerable pump action shotgun. It’s essentially the Swiss Army knife of the gun world. A shotgun can be used on game animals from small to ferocious, while still defending your castle. Malfunctions on a pump action shotgun are rare-even when dirty. A pump action shotgun’s only Achilles heel is its lack of capacity for ammunition. While there have been recent advancements in magazine fed pump action shotguns, the traditional pump action shotgun is still far and away the most popular shotgun in history with estimates of over 21 million sold. So, how do you improve on that sort of reliable popularity? You increase your pump action shotguns capacity for ammunition. Now, there are numerous products on the market that can help add extra ammunition to a pump action shotgun. A shooter can either increase the shotguns internal capacity with magazine tube extensions or can add external products that feed the user such as side saddles.

That’s where TactaLoad Flash-5 stock comes into the picture. www.TactaLoad.com

TactaLoad is an exciting new American company created to provide quality aftermarket accessories that are worthy of our customers trust and confidence.

Our flagship product, the FLASH-5 gunstock, is a revolutionary new product unlike anything the firearm industry has ever seen and is designed to fit the Remington and Mossberg line of 12 Gauge pump action shotguns. Our unique, patented design incorporates an internal magazine that offers the shooter instant access to ammunition. Not only does the FLASH 5 protect ammunition from the elements and the risk of damage, but its ergonomic ingenuity- also proves to be the fastest option when reloading. Its rugged construction is built to hold up under the harshest environments and most demanding situations.

The TactaLoad FLASH 5 gunstock is Made in America and was designed with the shooter in mind to address this all-too-common problem- of limited ammunition capacity in the most convenient location, and the ability to reload fast. The FLASH-5 is ambidextrous and can hold all three sizes of 12 Gauge ammunition (2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½“). Read more

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Brownells To Give Away SIG MCX-Spear & Training Package

GRINNELL, Iowa –– Brownells customers will get a rare chance to win a SIG MCX-Spear chambered in .277 Fury, along with a training class hosted at the SIG SAUER Academy, airfare to the class and lodging, and an SLX suppressor – a prize package valued at $9,999.

The contest starts Monday, May 9, and contestants can sign up through May 15 at the Brownells SIG MCX-Spear & Training Sweepstakes page.

The MCX-Spear is the civilian version of the SIG rifle recently chosen by the US Army as the new Next Generation Squad Weapons System to replace the M4 Carbine.

“Right now, civilian variants of the MCX-Spear are very limited in number and almost impossible to find,” said Brownells VP of Marketing Ryan Repp. “This giveaway is a great chance for somebody to win one, and we’re very happy we can partner with a great company like SIG SAUER to offer this fantastic prize.” Read more

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U.S. LawShield Asks “Does That State Recognize Your Permit?”

Houston, Texas–May 9, 2022–U.S. LawShield®, industry leader and America’s largest provider of Legal Defense for Self Defense® coverage, presents the National Travel Guide for Gun Owners and state-specific Travel Guides for Gun Owners. The guides feature practical information for people traveling through nearly every state in the U.S.

According to Kirk Evans, President of U.S. LawShield, “Don’t wait until after the fact to plan for your guns when preparing for your trip. Because there are so many details for people to understand before they leave home, we developed state-specific guides to help folks stay on the right side of the law.”

As responsible firearms owners, people have questions about taking their guns with them when traveling. “Unfortunately, not every state has a common-sense attitude when it comes to gun laws, and you want to make sure that a criminal conviction isn’t one of the souvenirs you bring home,” stated Evans. “Take the time to learn the laws before hitting the road because they are not the same everywhere.” Read more

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