Trulock Choke Tubes Shares How to Pattern Choke Tubes for Turkey Hunting

Whigham, GA (April 28, 2022) – Leave it to the choke tube specialists at Trulock® Choke Tubes providing simple steps to patterning shotguns for turkey hunting. The key, according to George Trulock, president of Trulock® Choke Tubes, is to have a very dense core with as many pellets as possible inside of a 10-inch circle. Plus, George recommends doing this from sitting and kneeling positions to better mimic a turkey hunting experience.

When is it time to pattern a shotgun? George Trulock responds, “You should pattern a shotgun when it is new to you, when you are using a different brand of ammo, or load, or size shot, and especially when using a different choke tube – even if it has the same exit diameter as a previously patterned choke.”

To pattern a shotgun for turkey hunting, the following are needed: several sheets of poster board of at least 3-4 feet wide; marking pen, up to five identical shot shells; tape measure to measure the distance from the shotgun muzzle to the target and a target stand to attach your poster board.

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Firearms, Hunting

NWTF Announces 2022 Photo Contest Winners

(Machanic’s “Where’d She Go?”)
(Dinnen’s “Strut into the Sunlight”)
(Linder’s “Strut into the Sunlight”)

Contact Pete Muller at (803) 637-7698 or pmuller@nwtf.net

EDGEFIELD, S.C.— The NWTF is proud to announce the winners of its Live Wild Turkey Photography Contest.

“Our 2022 contest saw over 700 live wild turkey photos submitted,” said Pete Muller, NWTF communications director. “We are incredibly thankful for everyone who participated, and we are thrilled to recognize this year’s winners.”

Winning recipients were awarded for first, second and third place, including a People’s Choice award selected by the voting public.

Judging for first place, with a grand prize of $1,000, through third place was performed by a panel of professional photographers, and the People’s Choice Award was determined by the most votes given to a photo on the contest’s website.

Brooke Dinnen won first place for her photo entitled “Spring Dream.” The Okeechobee, Florida, native donated her winnings back to the NWTF to support on-the-ground conservation work. Read more

Wildlife

Walther PDP F-Series: Engineered for Women’s Hands

OVER A CENTURY OF ENGINEERING PASSION & PRECISION WORKSMANSHIP SPECIFCIALLY DESIGNED FOR A WOMAN’S HAND. For female shooters who simply will not sacrifice on unmatched versatility, dependability and effectiveness in both concealed carry and conventional service situations, the Walther PDP F-Series is how you stay READY.

The same engineering passion, precision workmanship and innovation that made Walther’s PDP a groundbreaking achievement in firearms is now tailored specifically to Female shooters with the PDP F-Series pistol. The new F-Series elevates the next evolution in world class ingenuity for pistols to meet the demands of female shooters like never seen before. Accounting for precise structural differences, Walther has completely reengineered the ergonomics of the grip to be designed for the exact biomechanics of women’s hands. Featuring a new patented operating system resulting in a reduction in slide rack force paired with all the performance duty features of the PDP, the F-Series pistol is the elite choice for all women. Put Walther’s timeless legacy of unmatched performance in your hand today, because whether you are with your family or on your own – it is your duty to be READY!

Walther Shooting team member, Olympian and Firearms Instructor Gabby Franco had this to say about it, “The PDP F-series is the result of a revolutionary approach to creating a pistol with female shooters in mind. Walther Arms took the difficult task of developing a mid-sized frame handgun that offers high ammo capacity with a smaller grip, shorter trigger, and excellent ergonomics like no other. The F-series is the best tool in the market for self-defense, law enforcement, target shooting, and competitive shooting. It makes me proud to be part of a project to bring a pistol that contributes to many women’s quests to become better shooters!” Read more

Firearms

FPC Files Lawsuit Against San Jose’s Unconstitutional Gun Insurance Scheme

SAN JOSE, CA – Today, attorneys for Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging the City of San Jose’s ordinance requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance and pay a fee in order to exercise their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. FPC’s complaint argues that the mandate violates both the First and Second Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. A copy of the complaint in Glass v. City of San Jose can be found at FPCLegal.org.

“The government may not impose a fee on the choice to exercise a constitutional right. But that is exactly what the Ordinance does,” the lawsuit states. “The government also may not restrict firearm ownership in ways that are wholly unknown to the Nation’s history and that fail entirely to advance the government’s asserted goals. Novelty is not a virtue here, and neither are restrictions for restriction’s sake. But the Ordinance is concededly novel, and it will neither improve public safety nor reduce the costs of gun violence. It will only burden those who already follow all firearm laws. Even City officials admit that, ‘[o]f course, criminals won’t obey insurance or fee mandates.’”

“The fee provision also violates the First Amendment,” the complaint further argues. “The Ordinance directs the City Manager to designate a nonprofit organization that will spend firearm owners’ money on ‘programs and initiatives’ to ‘mitigate’ the supposed ‘risk’ of the ‘possession of firearms…’ The fee provision thus forces firearm owners to associate with an organization of the City’s choosing and subsidize expressive activities of the organization’s choosing, in violation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees.” Read more

Gun Control

Benelli to Sponsor Outdoor Solutions Long Range Shooting School Program

Accokeek, MD – When world-class long-range shooting instruction pairs with a precision rifle foundation, marksmanship skill development, and hunting confidence are sure results. That is why Benelli is excited to announce its continued partnership with Outdoor Solutions’ Long Range Shooting School programs and, for 2022, sponsorship of the Utah Long Range School event. This program will take place June 10-13 at the Outdoor Solutions long-range facility near Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Long Range Shooting School is designed to reinforce practical marksmanship skills in hunters to be confident in making reliable, ethical shots on big game animals out to 400 yards. Presented by experienced long range shooters from competitive, military, and hunting backgrounds, the Long Range Shooting School curriculum instills proper shooting fundamentals. The school helps students develop techniques that ensure accurate shots at extended distances from various field shooting positions.

Reliable and accurate firearms work together with marksmanship development as they provide a constant in the training equation. Outdoor Solutions has utilized Benelli’s premium Lupo bolt action rifles for its long-range instruction, and Lupo will be the exclusive instructional firearm for this year’s Utah Long Range School event. Read more

Firearms

FirstSpear Attends ADS Warrior West

FirstSpear attends ADS’ Warrior West Convention in San Diego on April 27–28, 2022. A leading innovator in load carriage systems, FirstSpear will be showcasing new products that are geared for the war fighter. Newly launched products and technology such as LaserFrame pockets, Fast Rope Mitts, ABAV and Frog Kits will be on display. Come check them out at booth 801.

About FirstSpear

In 2010, FirstSpear® emerged from a bloodline of industry innovation; founded by a team of experienced industry professionals and former U.S. servicemen with a mandate to shift industry paradigms and upend the status quo. The tactical equipment put forth by FirstSpear is designed to function interactively as a fighting system. By utilizing the equipment as a system, an overall weight reduction, weight transfer, and operational scalability is achieved that is far superior to systems that fail to consider the challenges that the user must face in an operational environment.

FirstSpear employs a methodology that integrates evolutionary design with advanced material components, yielding improved performance and operational efficiency while delivering an invaluable reduction in weight on many platforms.

For more information check out, www.First-Spear.com

General

DECKED Partners With Bassmaster To Create The Ultimate Angler Tundra

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — DECKED, which designs and manufactures innovative tool boxes, pickup truck storage and accessories, has partnered with B.A.S.S. and Toyota to create the ultimate angler truck. After hitting Bassmaster Elite Series events throughout the country, this DECKED-outfitted 2022 Toyota Tundra will be donated to a worthy nonprofit organization after the season. Plus, one lucky fan will have a chance to win a new 2022 Toyota Tundra rigged-out with a DECKED System.

Enthusiastic fans attending Elite Series events will get an opportunity to explore an all-new Tundra equipped with the DECKED Drawer System and a host of custom add-ons that make it perfect for delving into outdoor adventure. While there, fans can scan a special code to be the first to find out when the sweepstakes is launched later this year. The next opportunity to see the DECKED Toyota Tundra will be at the Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork May 19-22 in Quitman, Texas.

“We’re a company of people who love the outdoors, and everyone on our team does everything we can to make our customers’ lives better,” said Greg Randolph, DECKED vice president of marketing. “Whether you hunt, fish, camp or bike, the ability to store, organize, protect and secure your gear is essential.

“DECKED is excited to be at Bassmaster tournaments to meet real people already using our products and to reach a new audience of fans.”

The Idaho-based brand is best known for its Tool Box and modular Drawer System, which is 100% American-made. The Drawer System is made from 100% recycled materials. Once assembled, the DECKED Drawer System is easily installed and removed with no drilling or other alteration of the truck bed.

“The DECKED Drawer System allows me to be organized and ready at all times,” said Bassmaster Elite Series pro Scott Martin. “Keeping my tackle, tools and important items safe and secure in my tuck with the DECKED System is one of the most important tools as a professional fisherman. I can’t imagine having a truck without a DECKED System. Every truck owner needs this in their truck.”

In addition to Martin, DECKED also currently partners with Bassmaster Classic champion and former Bassmaster Angler of the Year Mike Iaconelli.

Follow along on Bassmaster.com for more information on the DECKED storage system’s easy installation and a deep-dive into accessory options to keep all of your gear organized and secure, a tour of their new manufacturing facility in Defiance, Ohio, check out the new shallow tool box later this summer and discover how Iaconelli makes the most of his DECKED accessories while on the road.

More details on the Toyota Tundra giveaway and Tundra donation to a nonprofit organization will be released as the season progresses. Read more

Fishing

TrueTimber Teams Up with TenPoint Crossbows for Spring Sweepstakes

INMAN, S.C. – April 27, 2022 – TrueTimber has teamed up with TenPoint Crossbows to host a spring sweepstakes beginning today. At the end of the promotion period, one fan will be randomly selected to win a TenPoint Titan M1 crossbow in TrueTimber Viper Western camo and a $500 TrueTimber gift card. To enter, fans should fill out the online entry form at TrueTimber.com/giveaway. Entry period ends May 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

“TenPoint is a great partner of ours and we are really excited to spin up another giveaway with them,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Viper Western is an extremely versatile pattern that we have seen perform in all kinds of environments and this is a seriously great looking bow. One lucky hunter is really going to be excited with this prize and have a great opportunity to load up on all their favorite TrueTimber gear.”

This giveaway is open to continental U.S. residents only and entrants must be age 18 or older. Other restrictions apply. For more information and additional coverage on the giveaway, fans are encouraged to follow the TrueTimber and TenPoint Crossbows social media pages.

TenPoint Titan M1

A complete makeover of the all-time best selling TenPoint model, the Titan M1 is an incredible 9.5inches narrower and 30 feet-per-second faster than its legendary predecessor. Powered by VX-5 inverted cams that elongate the power stroke and increase rotation, it delivers lethal accuracy shot after shot. MSRP $849.99. Read more

Archery

Michigan: Tippy Dam boat launch in Manistee County is open following vehicle mishap

The Tippy Dam boating access site located along the Manistee River, off Dilling Road in Brethren, is open, following a vehicle being partially submerged in the river Tuesday morning.

Just before 6 a.m., an angler was backing their boat into the Tippy Dam boating access site. Due to a mechanical issue, the driver could not stop the vehicle, which then backed into the river and partially submerged.

A passerby assisted the driver by using a tow strap to remove the vehicle from the river, which was taken away by a tow truck.

The scene was cleared by a conservation officer around 7:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.

The driver’s name is not being released.

Fishing

Federal Ammunition Turns 100

North American Arms is pleased to announce that today (04/26) it became an employee-owned company. After a 30-year run as president/owner of this manufacturer of “Convenient, Reliable, Effective” mini-revolvers and small semiautomatic pistols, Sandy Chisholm has sold the company to an Employee Stock Ownership Trust which, over the course of the next “several” years, will annually distribute equity ownership pieces of the company to the employees of NAA, at no cost to the employees. This is intended to be a retirement and motivational vehicle.

Chisholm explained that he chose this means of exit for several reasons. First was his interest in sharing the success of his small business with the employees who were responsible for building it. “As many people know, I’ve been a very remote owner since I purchased the business in 1992. I have lived in both suburban Philadelphia and now Naples FL, which is some distance from the factory’s location in Provo, UT. While I’ve made literally 100s of trips over the years to visit the facility and my employees, I’ve always depended heavily on those at the factory to operate the business. Apart from financial support and enthusiastic encouragement, my contributions have been very modest”.

Chisholm also acknowledged his interest in maintaining the business’s independence and stability in the Provo community. “Yes, I’ve had several unsolicited “expressions of interest” from other manufacturers in the firearms industry. NAA dominates its small niche for concealed carry firearms and enjoys an over-sized brand and reputation for quality and customer service that would burnish any other manufacturer’s reputation. Unfortunately, that would almost certainly lead to a relocation of this business and the loss of jobs for all those who I want to protect and reward”, he added. “This route assures that stability”. Read more

Ammunition
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