Firearms News Features Story on Firearms Training the Israeli Way

Pennsylvania Training Academy Teaches Shooting and Security Techniques

DENVER – A new story posted on Firearms News today features an interesting and effective way to educate firearms owners on best practices in using their defense tools by learning techniques established by former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. Program director Yonatan Stern and other IDF veterans teach the Israeli doctrine of gun fighting, designed to win – as quickly as possible – at the Cherev Gidon Israeli Tactical Training Academy in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania-based Cherev Gidon (translated to: Sword of Gideon) is geographically close to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and garners interest from law enforcement personnel wanting to improve their skills, but more from average citizens wanting to learn proper techniques of self defense through battle tested training.

“We get a variety of people,” Stern said. “The average person who comes to us is a regular man or woman who is concerned for their safety, probably has guns at home and they want to know how to use those weapons effectively. “ Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Primary Arms Optics Releases ACSS Apollo .308/6.5GRN Reticle for SLx Scope

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics is proud to announce a new reticle option for long-range marksmanship: the ACSS® Apollo® .308/6.5GRN Reticle, now available for the SLx® 3-18x50mm FFP Rifle Scope. Combining the scope’s optical quality with this intuitive reticle design, any capable marksman can achieve hits out to 1000 yards with ease.

The ACSS Apollo .308/6.5GRN is a brand-new reticle that features an advanced holdover system calibrated to match .308 Winchester and 6.5 Grendel cartridges. The ACSS Apollo .308/6.5GRN blends fine MIL stadia and an infinitely precise center chevron with BDC holdovers from 300 to 1000 yards. These holdovers include wind corrections for 5, 10, 15, and 20mph crosswinds, allowing the user to predict impact in an ever-changing environment. This reticle also includes a build-in ranging ladder, which can be used to estimate distance-to-target by both height and width. Combined with the scope’s excellent glass quality, users are able to leverage this reticle to its fullest potential, achieving first shot hits with improved consistency and speed.

“The ACSS Apollo .308/6.5GRN reticle is a crossover DMR/precision reticle with a fast auto-ranging BDC and integrated wind holds,” says Dimitri Mikroulis, creator of the ACSS reticle system. “This reticle uses exact MIL/MIL firing solutions to match .308 Winchester and 6.5 Grendel cartridges.” Read more

Optics

Michigan Knife Rights Act Passed

October 27, 2021 – Lansing, Michigan: With a bipartisan vote of 66 – 38, the Michigan House voted final passage of our Michigan Knife Rights Act, HB 4066, that was passed by the Senate last week. This is Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption bill. Once the bill is enrolled, it will pass to the Governor for action.

As soon as the bill makes it over to Governor Whitmer’s office we will ask you to contact the Governor using Knife Rights’ Legislative Action Center.

We sincerely appreciate the efforts of sponsor Representative Andrew Fink in getting this bill through the legislature. We’d also like to acknowledge again how much we appreciated eight-year-old Remington Wilson’s testimony in support of the bill.

Knife Law Preemption is a Knife Rights’ criminal justice reform effort that nullifies existing ordinances and prevents new local ordinances more restrictive than state law which only serve to confuse or entrap law-abiding citizens traveling within or through the state. Preemption ensures citizens can expect consistent enforcement of state knife laws everywhere within a state. Read more

Cutlery

FN 15 TAC3 AR-Style Rifles

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the all-new FN 15® TAC3 line of carbines. The four configurations offer new colors, finishes, and features. These features include an ambidextrous charging handle and selector and FN’s new custom furniture; developed for improved ergonomics and handling. The new FN 15® TAC3 line of carbines is made to FN’s exacting standards.

“The modern sporting rifle category is the most popular segment of our market. It serves consumers looking for a rifle for shooting sports, hunting, home defense, and general use on the range” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales for FN America, LLC. “These customers, whether new to MSRs or experienced, now have access to a professional quality line of rifles with the FN 15 TAC3 and TAC3 Duty. If you’re in the market for an MSR that is easily configurable to your needs, delivers superior accuracy, and is highly reliable, then the FN 15 TAC3 is for you.”

Each FN 15 TAC3 or TAC3 Duty is built from a true MIL-SPEC foundation; high-pressure-tested, magnetic particle-inspected bolt, M16-style bolt carrier group, mid-length gas system, and H-buffer ensuring reliable function with every shot downrange.

Made from FN’s proprietary chrome-moly vanadium steel, the cold-hammer-forged 16-inch government-profile barrel is chrome-lined for extended barrel life. It is fully free floated within an extended handguard, delivering the superior accuracy that FN barrels are known for. Read more

Firearms

WOOX Introduces the New Cobra Thumbhole Precision Rifle Stock

Hickory, North Carolina – WOOX is excited to announce the newest addition to their lineup of high-performance rifle stocks: the Cobra thumbhole precision rifle stock.

Continuing the success story of their precision rifle stocks and chassis, the new Cobra thumbhole stock is designed for long range precision. Whether at the bench during a competition or out in the field hunting, the WOOX Cobra delivers on its promise of dependable accuracy.

Once again, WOOX has combined “Old World” Italian craftsmanship with innovative American design. The unique ergonomics of the Cobra stock help reduce felt recoil, which help the shooter be more comfortable when they need to squeeze the trigger.

The new WOOX Cobra thumbhole stock is available in both laminated American Walnut and the new “Tiger Wood” designs. Starting at a retail price of just $699.00, the WOOX Cobra stock is designed to fit Remington 700, Savage 110, Tikka T3/T3x, Sauer 100, Howa 1500, Ruger 10/22, and Weatherby Vanguard. Read more

Firearms

Raymarine Introduces Cyclone™ Solid-State CHIRP Pulse Compression Radars

Striking form, extreme capability, and ruggedness are the hallmarks of this next-generation open-array radar

Nashua NH- October 26th, 2021 – Raymarine announces Cyclone™, the newest range of open-array radars, conceived and crafted to give mariners the confidence to tackle the harshest conditions, gain distinct advantages in the hunt for fish, and safely navigate busy waterways. All-new Cyclone radars are available in 3-, 4- and 6-foot arrays and two high-power output options for each size. Each model features innovative detection technologies, including Cyclone Bird Mode, that elevates Cyclone into a class all its own.

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Fishing

Kirtland’s warbler census shows once-endangered songbird continues to thrive

State and federal agencies and droves of volunteers have partnered to count Michigan’s Kirtland’s warbler population.

The agencies recently announced that surveys conducted in June show the small songbirds have continued to flourish since their October 2019 removal from the federal list of endangered species.

“The power of partnership continues to yield excellent results for the Kirtland’s warbler after coming off the endangered species list,” said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director Charlie Wooley. “Recovery of this beloved species required a strong, creative set of partners, and that spirit continues into the future with agencies, organizations and private entities working together locally, nationally and internationally. I’m confident this strong partnership will secure the long-term future of this bird.”

With the June survey results now tallied, the Kirtland’s warbler global population is estimated at 2,245 pairs, which is more than double the 1,000-pair recovery goal for the species – which has been exceeded over each of the past 20 years.

Researchers survey nesting areas, listening for singing males advertising and defending nesting territories. Each male found is presumed to have a mate, so the number of males also indicates the number of pairs.

Kirtland’s warblers build nests on the ground, only in young, dense stands of jack pine in Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario. This habitat was historically created by large wildfires. Today, wildfires are suppressed, and the nesting habitat is created by harvesting mature jack pine and planting jack pine seedling in the logged areas. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: Gaylord Man Sent to Prison After Years of DNR Related Violations

A Gaylord man was recently convicted in Otesego County Circuit Court on several charges ranging from wildlife and felony weapons violations to third-offense drunken driving and being a habitual offender.

Cecil Edward Day Jr., 56, is currently serving up to 7 1/2 years in state prison for his involvement in three separate incidents that Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers have been investigating since 2018.

“This individual was a thief of our natural resources,” said Sgt. Mark DePew, Michigan DNR Law Enforcement Division, who led the investigations. “Our officers’ teamwork should be a lesson to those who seek to steal fish and game from the citizens of this state.”

Conservation Officers Tom Oberg, Kyle Cherry and DePew conducted separate investigations over a three-year period that resulted in numerous convictions.

On Sept. 8, Day pleaded guilty before a judge and was convicted of the following:

  • 2018: Intentionally discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle and possession or taking of an illegal deer. He was sentenced to 13 months in jail, loss of weapon used and ordered to pay fines totaling $1,836.
  • 2019: Possession of a firearm by a felon and using another’s hunting license. He was sentenced to 13 months in jail, loss of weapon used and ordered to pay fines totaling $1,458.
  • 2020: Operating a motor vehicle while being intoxicated (third offense) and being a habitual offender. He was sentenced to serve 16 months to 7 1/2 years in prison and to pay fines totaling $958.

The three sentences will run concurrently. Day started serving his prison sentence Sept. 13. Of his total $4,254 in fines assessed, $2,000 was ordered paid to the state’s Fish and Game Fund as restitution for the loss of game. Read more

Poachers

Michigan: Muskegon State Park’s Scenic Drive to close Nov. 1 through April 1

To accommodate a water main project in Muskegon State Park, Scenic Drive south of the Memorial Drive intersection will be closed November through March.

The work is part of Muskegon County’s $13.5 million Channel Crossing Project that will provide a second water source to customers in the northern part of Muskegon County in the case of major break in the current water source. Ultimately, the project will transport water from the Muskegon water filtration plant and allow the state park to hook into the municipal water system, too.

The roadway will be closed for crews to safely assemble the water main prior to installation under the Muskegon Channel and state park. Construction is anticipated to take place Nov. 1, 2021, through April 1, 2022. Read more

General

Firearms News Debates Militias in Foreign and Domestic Matters

DENVER (October 26, 2021) – A new story posted on the Firearms News website debates the interpretation of the United States Constitution on the right to form militias and bear arms.

Writer David Codrea argues that while U.S. military personnel train European civilian resistance forces to thwart invasion, the U.S. government has worked to do away with unorganized militias of its own citizens. Citing the Founding Fathers intent of the use of militias, the article goes on to argue how Democrats and Republicans have impinged on American’s right to bear arms.

“David Codrea is one of the top Second Amendment writers in the United States,” Firearms News editor-in-chief Vincent DeNiro noted. “His perspective is always in line with that of the Founding Fathers.”

For more information and stories in Firearms News visit: https://www.firearmsnews.com

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