Introducing the Weatherby Orion 20 Gauges

Sheridan, WY – Expanding on the popular Weatherby® Orion® line of shotguns are the addition of three 20 gauge variants built on a smaller, dedicated action. Mirroring the current line of 12 gauge offerings but in a much more svelte form, the Orion 20 gauge will be available in two field versions and one Sporting version tuned for clay shooting.

The field versions of the Orion can be had with 26” barrels and a matte finish on the metalwork and wood or with 28” barrel length with gloss finishes. The Orion Sporting carries a 30” set of ported barrels, gloss finish to both wood and metal as well as a four-way adjustable comb to enable shooters to fine-tune the fit of the shotgun for a more natural aim.

With a newly-designed, dedicated 20 gauge action, the 28” field version tips the scales at a well-balanced 6.2 lbs, while the Sporting model adds 5 ounces and a more deliberate swing.

Equipped with auto ejectors, a mechanical trigger and a manual safety, the Orion has a selectable barrel system that allows the shooter to choose which barrel fires first. Fit with Turkish walnut, field guns feature a gentle Prince of Wales grip, while the Sporting model carries a standard pistol grip. Checkering is precision cut and 22 LPI to afford good grip no matter the conditions. Read more

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Meprolight Introduces Mepro FT Bullseye Front Sight

Meprolight’s Sight Design Engineers recognized the strengths of the FT BullseyeTM rear sight capabilities and from experience knew that front sight positioning would improve target acquisition speed and accuracy. The Mepro FT BullseyeTM Front Sight is based on a shooter’s training to focus on the front sight. Additionally, it benefits those who have an astigmatism or age-related eyesight issues—something we all face. In essence, you are putting an optic on your pistol.

Utilizing patented fiber optic technology, Meprolight’s engineers combined tritium with fiber optics to create the FT Bullseye™ family. Meprolight® reduced the length of the optic, added an optical lens, tritium, and a dot/circle reticle. No batteries needed, the fiber-optics illuminate the reticle during the day and the tritium illuminates the reticle at night or in low-light conditions. The low height over bore single-sight profile allows you to use the holster of your choice without any adjustments. Read more

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Kahr Firearms Group Presents the “America First” 1911

Greeley, PA — Kahr Firearms Group recently honored Dr. Sebastian Gorka, journalist, author, professor, and advisor to President Trump, with the first ever custom “America First” Auto-Ordnance 1911 pistol. Kahr Firearms shares Dr. Gorka’s belief that America should always come first in the hearts of true patriots, as well as his devotion to the Second Amendment. He has worked diligently in defense of American freedom, so was awarded this exclusive firearm as a token of gratitude by Justin Moon, CEO of Kahr Firearms Group.

Dr. Gorka asked that fans of his radio program be given the chance to purchase the same 1911. In collaboration with Kahr Firearms Group, 300 limited edition copies of Dr. Gorka’s America First 1911 will be produced. Each is artfully engraved by the artists at Outlaw Ordnance, with themes expressing the passion for the right to keep and bear arms, and love for America. “The Second Amendment is a Civil Right” is inscribed on the left side, and “America First” on the right. Grip images include the great President Donald J. Trump, Dr. Gorka’s likeness, and an American flag. The finish is cerakote Burnt Bronze, with Armor Black Controls. Each pistol has a 5” barrel, is chambered in the all American caliber .45 ACP, and comes with one 7-round magazine.

Of course it is made entirely in the United States. Dr. Gorka commented on the America First 1911 saying, “It is a superb firearm, not just handsome but practical. You can carry it, you can defend your life, the lives of your loved ones, your home, with this superb custom weapon.” To get your order in early, visit www.galleryofguns.com. Place your order soon. Only three hundred of these are being made and they will sell quickly! Read more

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FL FWC seeks landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation efforts as part of the agency’s Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site Program. The program benefits landowners and tortoises and is compatible with other land uses, such as hunting and wetland mitigation.

The Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site Program provides landowners with an opportunity to generate additional revenue from their lands, as the landowner may charge a market-based fee for each tortoise received at the site.

There has never been a better time for landowners to participate in the recipient site program. The price landowners can charge per tortoise received at an approved site is not set by the FWC, so the landowner can adjust the fee based on their needs. Based on the current market for gopher tortoise recipient sites, landowners can generate more revenue from this program than ever before while contributing to the conservation of the species. Read more

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Vessel Profile: Onne van der Wal’s Snow Goose

Acclaimed nautical photographer and mariner, Onne van der Wal, refits what may be the most beautiful Grand Banks 32 on Earth.

Born in the Netherlands and raised in South Africa, Onne van der Wal took to the seas at a young age. Early, indelible memories were forged sailing aboard his grandfather’s boat in Holland. Later, working as a commercial fisherman from the port of Hout Bay throughout his teenage years, van der Wal’s love for the ocean compounded. “I liked the vibe of being at sea and catching fish,” he recalls. “Growing up, there were always boats in the family and all our vacations revolved around boating, sailing and fishing.”

As van der Wal grew into a young man, his passions for the sea and for boats matured with him. He became an acclaimed sailor and entered the 1981 Whitbread Round the World Race on Flyer, leaving the competition in his wake. His artful photographs depicting scenes from his maritime adventures became widely published, paving the way for van der Wal to combine his two loves – boating and photography – into a vocation.

Today, Onne van der Wal lives in Jamestown, Rhode Island, where he and his wife, Tenley, own and operate a gallery showcasing his work, which has been published in boating and sailing magazines and other forms of media over the past 35 years. A machinist by trade, van der Wal also enjoys working with his hands. Boat restorations have allowed him to throw this skill into the mix of a life well lived. He completed a well-publicized restoration of a 1972 Pearson 36 sailboat named Snoek a few years ago and is currently wrapping up the refit of a 1986 Grand Banks 32 trawler, Snow Goose.

“I’ve been keen on trawlers since my teenage years in Cape Town,” van der Wal says. “We had a lot of fun with Snoek, but my wife isn’t a sailor at heart and we were ready for something different.” Van der Wal says he was fortunate to find the solid Grand Banks 32 under his nose in Jamestown before it was even listed for sale. “We bought it and put it on the hard, where I spent six months restoring it last winter. It’s simply much better for photography than a sailboat; it’s more comfortable with more room and more daylight. Tenley and I just love it.” Read more

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Michigan: gravel extraction planned for Genoa Township sites

Gravel extraction planned for Genoa Township sites is one step toward preparing land for DNR seed orchard

A planned seed orchard on two parcels of land near Brighton eventually could grow into a parklike setting with well-spaced, healthy trees and grassy areas.

But first, the hilly land owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources between Brighton Road and Cunningham Lake Road in Genoa Township, in southeast Livingston County, needs to be leveled to accommodate the orchard. The most cost-effective route to that is a short-term lease of the rights to mine sand and gravel on the properties.

“We’re not offering this lease to make money,” said Jason Hartman, silviculturist for the DNR. “It’s one step in a series of steps toward getting to our goal for state forest planning and for this land. It’s good for the state and good to have more green space in the community.”

Public information meeting in October

The DNR will schedule a public meeting in October to discuss the steps in the multiyear process and answer residents’ questions.

The properties, which are near several residential subdivisions, include a 50-acre parcel and a 77-acre parcel. Both were listed as surplus properties by the state and destined for auction. But they’re also near the DNR’s Tree Improvement Center, where seedlings are grown to help maintain healthy landscapes among more than 3.9 million acres of state forests.

The DNR has managed seed orchards to procure jack pine and red pine seeds at the Tree Improvement Center for about 50 years. Red pine seeds are especially difficult to collect in a natural setting, so orchards are used to provide large volumes of pine cones to help in DNR reforestation efforts. Seeds are extracted and nurtured under controlled conditions, then transplanted to forest land. Using seed orchards helps guarantee the health and success of future forests. Read more

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Beretta USA Launches New 92X Performance Defensive Pistol

Accokeek, MD (September 22, 2021) – Beretta USA is excited to announce the launch of the new 92X Performance Defensive – the next evolution of the popular 92X Performance line of competition pistols. Specifically designed for those consumers who participate in IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) competitions, the 92X Performance Defensive maintains the same ergonomic design and controls as the popular 92X Performance Production platform with new enhanced features such as a lightened steel frame and slide, a red-dot optic ready slide, and aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips for instinctive control.

“Beretta USA is excited to finally present the new 92X Performance Defensive, a line extension specifically designed for IDPA competitions. The Performance Product Line has been expanding since the official launch at the 2019 IWA Outdoor Classics Show, and we are now proudly partnering with the top major sport shooting associations in the world to keep promoting Beretta products’ excellence. The Defensive represents the state-of-the-art design for SA/DA pistols to compete in SSP, ESP, and CO divisions. The feature set speaks for itself as it introduces the most innovative characteristics for a competition gun. I look forward to meeting the IDPA community at the 2021 IDPA Nationals in Colorado and enjoying the launch of this new model together,” Nicola Lorenzi, Business Development Manager – Pistols, said. Read more

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Faxon EXOS Pistol Compensators

(CINCINNATI, OH) – Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of quality rifle and pistol components, and complete firearms, is excited to announce their new line of EXOS Pistol Compensators.

The team at Faxon Firearms is continuing to expand their product offerings for handgun enthusiasts and consumers. So far this year, they have released barrels for M&P® Shield/Shield Plus, Glock® 43/43X, and SIG® P365 & P365 XL, as well as Modular Magazine Extensions for Glock® 19.

Faxon EXOS Pistol Compensators come in 3 models:

  • EXOS-513 – for Glock® and Faxon’s FX-19
  • EXOS-514 – for M&P®
  • EXOS-515 – for SIG® Read more
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FAB Defense Announces The RAPS-C Collapsible Stock

Modi’in, Israel. – F.A.B. Defense® is pleased to announce the collapsible Rapid Adjustment Precision Stock (RAPS-C) to the lineup of AR-15 style rifle stocks. The RAPS-C is in full production and is now available to dealers world wide.

The RAPS-C is designed for the precision minded shooter who wants a full featured adjustable precision rifle stock with carbine functionality. The RAPS-C was designed in a response to customer feedback that in turn gives added functionality to the already popular fixed rifle length RAPS stock. Shooters who prefer compact precision rifles will now enjoy an integrated cheek rest and adjustable length of pull (LOP) in a traditional carbine style collapsible stock.

The RAPS-C features a Patent-pending 1 latch system that locks both LOP and cheek rest height with one lever that can be configured for right or left-hand shooters. The RAPS-C also has a LOP memory feature that once set, the adjustable butt-pad will spring out to the same length every time. The RAPS-C also features a concealed Picatinny rail at the bottom of the stock for use with a monopod, a heavy-duty rubber butt-pad with height adjustability, and a retention bolt for determining optimal fit on MIL-Spec or Commercial-Spec Carbine buffer tubes.

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