Arizona: 200 Captive Desert Tortoises Need Forever Homes

Contact:
John Trierweiler, Public Information Officer

623-236-7230, jtrierweiler@azgfd.gov

Prepare now to welcome home new pet

PHOENIX — For some, a dog or cat will do just fine. But for others who are considering adopting something truly unique to Arizona, say hello to your next family member:

A Sonoran desert tortoise.

“Many people don’t even consider opening up their homes to desert tortoises, but they make fantastic and personable pets,” said Tegan Wolf, desert tortoise adoption program coordinator for the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).

“It’s rewarding to hear stories from those who have adopted a captive tortoise and made them part of the family, because they’re a unique alternative to traditional family pets. They offer many of the same life lessons to children, and they can provide just as much companionship and personality as a dog or cat.”

Due primarily to illegal breeding, AZGFD has 200 tortoises of various ages and sizes available for adoption. Captive tortoises grow up to about 14 inches long and can live 80-100 years. They cannot be released back into the wild because they could spread diseases that harm wild populations.

Arizona residents interested in providing an adoptive home should review the Tortoise Adoption Program page on the department’s website. Instructions on how to properly care for a desert tortoise and how to build an enclosure/burrow are included. Read more

Wildlife

SIG SAUER Introduces M400-DH3 Rifle from Team SIG’s Daniel Horner

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, in partnership with world champion 3-Gun competitor and Team SIG Shooter Daniel Horner, is pleased to introduce the M400-DH3 SDI rifle. This is the inaugural release under Daniel Horner’s DH3 brand in conjunction with SIG SAUER; the M400-DH3 has been designed by Horner in collaboration with the SIG SAUER research and development team and is the rifle used by Horner in 3-Gun and multi-gun competition.

“Since Daniel Horner joined Team SIG, he has methodically been researching, designing, and testing the products he will be introducing through the DH3 brand from SIG SAUER. These are not just products that bear his name, but are the products that have been tried, tested and used by him personally. Daniel puts the full force of his name and his distinguished career in the shooting sports behind this new rifle,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The M400-DH3 is the first product in this DH3 product line-up and achieves both the performance and precision that he is known for as one of the world’s most dominant world championship shooters.”

Team SIG’s Daniel Horner is regarded as the top multi-gun and 3-gun shooter in the world. Daniel began his professional shooting career as a member of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Until rising to become the Coach of the USAMU Action Shooting Team and during his career was twice selected as the Military Marksmanship Association Soldier of the Year. He has captured over 125 championship titles at the world, national, regional, and state level, including 16 Multi-Gun / 3-Gun Championships, 8 Sniper Championships, 2 IDPA National Championships, an IPSC Shotgun National Championship, an NRA World Shooting Championship, and hundreds of additional national and major title wins throughout his career. Read more

Firearms

Wilson Combat’s Newest EDC X9 Model

[ Berryville, Arkansas — ]

The Wilson Combat EDC X9 9mm defensive handgun is now available with a 3.25” subcompact barrel and slide assembly. This rendition of the EDC X9 is a very fast-handling defensive carry gun.

The hand-fitted 3.25” stainless-steel barrel design has the same match-grade accuracy potential as the larger EDC X9 handguns and is painstakingly tuned by our gunsmiths for flawless reliability with a wide variety of target and defensive ammunition. The stainless steel slide wears the most advanced black DLC (Diamond-like-Carbon) physical vapor deposition finish available with chromium and tungsten underlayers for long-lasting corrosion and abrasion resistance.

The 3.25” subcompact slide assembly is tailored to the varying power level of 9mm ammunition and maintains impressive reliability in all conditions, even when heavily fouled and low on lubrication. Other features include a Tri-Top slide profile with user-replaceable front sight, single lug tapered cone match-grade 1911 barrel, rear Tactical Concealment Battlesight, and a rugged, user-replaceable extractor.

The X-frame is a 15-round, high capacity 9mm 1911 frame that is similar in size to a traditional compact, single stack 1911. The X-frame is machined at Wilson Combat from T6-7075 aluminum and accepts a high-capacity magazine with a grip that is smaller in circumference than a standard 1911 while retaining traditional 1911 controls. The EDC X9 15 and 18-round, double-column magazines were developed jointly with Mec-Gar, industry leaders in double column magazine design.

The screwless X-frame design uses hammer spring tension to keep the aggressive traction Wilson/VZ G-10 starburst pattern grips securely in place. The result is a highly concealable, high-capacity pistol frame that completely disassembles for cleaning with only a single punch without screws or frame bushings and a more natural, oval grip shape. The ergonomic design of the X-frame grip in conjunction with an enlarged trigger guard window and your choice of radiused trigger pad length fits all hand sizes comfortably and improves recoil control. The EDC X9 front and back strap are machined with the Wilson Combat X-Tac tread pattern that provides a comfortable but tactile grip in all shooting conditions.

The EDC X9 3.25” will fit the majority of holsters on the market designed for subcompact 1911 pistols and is offered with or without an accessory rail.
Thoroughly tested by our team of designers, champion shooters, and external industry experts, the Wilson Combat EDC X9 offers discriminating shooters 1911 match-grade accuracy, superior ergonomics, and concealability combined with modern service pistol capacity and reliability.

Available Calibers: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.25”
Overall Length: 6.75”
Sight Radius: 5”
Height: 5.25”
Width: 1.4”
Weight Empty: 27.6 oz
Weight Loaded: 34.3 oz
Accuracy Guarantee: 1.5” at 25 yds

Specifications:

  • High-Capacity Compact Size Aluminum X-Frame with Reliability Enhanced Frame Rails
  • Unique X-TAC Frontstrap/Mainspring Housing Treatment
  • Concealment Bullet Proof® Hammer
  • Bullet Proof® Thumb Safety
  • 3.5# – 4.5# Crisp Trigger Pull with Medium Length Lightweight Pad
  • Bullet Proof® Magazine Release
  • Black G10 Aggressive Starburst Grips with Pewter Medallions
  • 3.25” Stainless Steel Tri-Top Slide with External Extractor
  • Black DLC Finish on Slide
  • Unique X-TAC Rear Cocking Serration Treatment on Slide
  • Heavy Machine Chamfer on Bottom of Slide
  • Concealment Battlesight with Red Fiber Optic Front Sight with 4.40 Hex Head Cap Screw
  • 3.25” Stainless Cone Barrel with Reliability Enhancing Lock-up, Flush Cut Reverse Crown
  • Fluted Chamber
  • Fluted Barrel
  • 30 LPI Slide Top Serrations
  • Carry Cuts
  • 2 15-Round Capacity Magazines

Options:

  • Armor-Tuff® Finish
  • Grips – Black, Gray/Black, Dirty Olive, Black Cherry
  • Backstrap – Small or Large
  • Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
  • Sights – Green Fiber Optic, Red Fiber Optic, Tritium, Gold Bead
  • Frame Type (Standard – Lightrail)
  • Trigger Length – Short, Medium, Long
  • Magwell/Grip Extension

MSRP: (prices include two 15 Round Magazines)

  • $3,145
  • $3,195 with Ambidextrous Thumb Safety

Product Code:

    • EDCX-CP3-9 For Standard Frame; EDCX-CPR3-9 For Lightrail Frame

The Wilson Combat EDC X9 3.25″
Subcompact 9mm Defensive Handgun

Watch Now About Wilson Combat®
Headquartered in Berryville, Arkansas since 1977, Wilson Combat® is an industry leader in high-quality firearms for self-protection, law enforcement, military, and recreational use. Wilson Combat® manufactures cutting edge handguns, rifles, shotguns as well as firearm accessories, and ammunition. Visit www.wilsoncombat.com for more information.
Firearms

Fort Wayne, IN — Powered by advanced nutrients, Drought Defender from Turf Titan helps grass thrive through the hottest, harshest months for a lush, green lawn.

Drought Defender features a beneficial blend of tolerance-boosting sea kelp extract, soluble potash, and amino acids to help soil stay hydrated, conserve water, and prevent grass burnout.

Growth-promoting compounds sourced from Norwegian kelp resist environmental stress, an ethylene inhibitor mediates plant growth, and a wetting agent allows moisture to penetrate stubborn soil. The brutal, blazing summer sun and drought-like conditions are no match for Drought Defender’s premium formula for healthy, hydrated, and green lawns.

The commercial-strength formula is easy to apply and effective on all grass types. All-natural Drought Defender is safe for children, animals, and the planet.

To learn more about Drought Defender and browse the full Turf Titan lineup, visit turftitanbrands.com.

 

General

Christensen Arms Extends the Ultimate Ranger 22 Promotion

Gunnison, Utah – (June 28, 2022) Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and custom carbon fiber barrels, is proud to announce they are extending the successful Ultimate Ranger 22 Rebate Promotion. Consumers who purchase a Christensen Arms Ranger 22 between June 27th and July 17th can get a cash rebate of $250. Or, purchase a Christensen Arms Center-Fire Bolt Action Rifle and a Ranger 22 between June 3rd and June 26th and get a cash rebate of $415.

“With the popularity of this rebate promotion, we have decided to extend this great offer,” said Stephen Graham, Sr. Vice President, Christensen Arms. “Whether it’s plinking, varmint or small game hunting, the Ranger 22 is an excellent choice.”

The Ranger 22 is built for precision. The bolt-action platform features an aluminum receiver with a steel recoil lug insert, Christensen Arms carbon fiber tension barrel, and a carbon fiber composite rimfire stock. The rifle is also well-equipped with standard sling studs, a 0 MOA picatinny rail, and a match-grade Rem 700 style trigger. The Ranger 22 weighs in starting at 5.1 pounds and is backed by a Christensen Arms Sub-MOA at 50 Yards Guarantee.

To learn more about the Ranger 22 $250 or the Centerfire & Ranger 22 $415 rebate promotion, please visit https://christensenarms.com/RANGER22-PROMO Read more

Firearms

Terra Cell Camera Now Shipping

Irving, TX – Wildgame Innovations (WGI), manufacturer of advanced trail cameras, game feeders, and attractants, announces the new Terra Cell wireless trail camera, is now in stock and shipping to their customers.

The new Terra Cell camera is the first WGI camera to use hardware that is network-certified by both AT&T and Verizon wireless networks. This certified technology eliminates any previous frustration experienced by wireless trail camera users whose manufacturers rely on third-party brokers and support when problems arise.

Available now, Terra Cell customers can choose either AT&T- or Verizon-compatible models based on their preferred service provider. Both models are fully supported by the Wildgame Innovations HuntSmart™ app. With the HuntSmart™ app, users can explore a full spectrum of data, including one of the most affordable data plans on the market at $12 per month for the unlimited plan with no contracts. See the Wildgame Innovations website for a complete list of all of their data plan options.

Don’t have AT&T or Verizon phones? No problem! The Terra Cell camera only needs either AT&T or Verizon service where the camera is located and it will send directly to the user’s mobile phone even if the service is Sprint, US Cellular, Google, T-mobile, or other carriers. Read more

Optics, Wildlife

Tisas 1911 D10 Pistol

Knoxville based Tisas, a premium supplier of 1911-style pistols, has entered the realm of magnum performance with the launch of their new D10 10mm.

Tisas 10mm pistols incorporate features often seen only on high-end or custom pistols. A forged frame, slide and hammer-forged barrel, combined with the Tisas lifetime service plan makes the D10 one of the best 10mm values on the market.

·Undercut Trigger Guard

·25 LPI Checkering On The Front Strap And Mainspring Housing

·Front And Rear Cocking Serrations

·LPA® Adjustable Rear Sight

·Serrated Front Sight

·G10® Grips

·Ambidextrous thumb Safety

·2 x 8 Round Stainless-Steel Magazines

·Locking Hard Case

Now shipping with an MSRP $799.95. Read more

Firearms

CZ Offers Match-Grade Chamber in 457 Varmint Precision Chassis MTR

Kansas City, KS – On the heels of CZ’s introduction of the 457 Varmint Precision Trainer MTR comes the 457 Varmint Precision Chassis MTR in 22 LR. This precision rimfire is packed with features that make it a serious competition gun, but with a price tag nowhere near that of a custom rimfire rifle.

While CZ is known for their tight chamber tolerances that aid in making their rifles some of the most accurate production rimfires available, they first debuted an even tighter ‘Match’ chamber in the popular 457 Varmint MTR. This wood-stocked plinker became a favorite among shooters wanting even more accuracy than the standard 457 delivers.

The MTR variants of the VPT and VPC allow rimfire competition shooters to buy an affordable, match-chambered rifle that’s ready to win competitions right out of the box, eliminating the perceived need to upgrade any major components, putting both 457 variants a step above the competition.

The 457 VPC MTR comes with CZ’s famous cold hammer-forged and lapped barrel, 16 inches in length and with 1/2×28 threads for mounting a suppressor or muzzle device. It rides in an incredibly stable aluminum chassis system that is equipped with an adjustable Luth-AR stock, and the rifle features a fully adjustable trigger, a 5-round detachable box magazine and integrated 11mm dovetails for scope installation, coming in at an MSRP of $1,225.

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Firearms

Hobie Raising Funds for Revived Soldiers Ukraine

40 dealerships in U.S. and Europe will participate in United By Water Ukraine fundraiser

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Hobie, the leading manufacturer of premium kayaks and watersport products, has officially launched the campaign United By Water Ukraine. Partnering with BRD Custom, Hobie designed six unique Ukraine-themed SKINS and applied them to Mirage Compass pedal kayaks, available at over 40 dealerships throughout the United States and Europe.

The custom Ukraine-themed kayaks will be sold in Europe and raffled off in the U.S., with 100% of the proceeds going to Revived Soldiers Ukraine, a nonprofit that works to promote awareness to human rights and freedoms while delivering humanitarian aid to those in need.

The initiative between Hobie and BRD Custom was influenced by having friends and team members in Ukraine, and both brands felt an urgent desire to support the Ukrainian people in this humanitarian crisis.

“Here at Hobie, we have always tried to find ways to use our brand’s power for good. Like the rest of the world, we are shocked and devasted by the recent months’ events in Ukraine,” said Kelley Woolsey, Hobie Vice President of Global Sales, Service, and Marketing. “Today more than ever we are an interconnected global community, and we must find ways to help each other. That’s why we are doing our part at Hobie and launching this raffle with our authorized retailers to give 100% of proceeds to support the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.”

Below is a list of participating retailers around the U.S.: Read more

General

NILO Celebrates 70 Years of Hunting, Shooting Sports, and Conservation Education Experience

EAST ALTON, IL (June 28, 2022) — In 1952, the late John Olin, then-president of Olin Industries, Winchester’s parent company, had a vision of linking hunting, shooting, champion gun dogs and conservation and began transforming 650 acres of barren pasture in Brighton, Illinois, near the Mississippi River into an ideal habitat of fields, timber and water. This year, the NILO he made turns the landmark age of 70, watch the NILO short film.

From the beginning, NILO (Olin spelled backward) has had a strong connection to Winchester. It has been the testing grounds for legendary Winchester ammunition products including AA® shotshells, and a prime destination to learn about the rich Winchester history. As one of the nation’s most renowned hunting and shooting preserves, NILO has played host to celebrities in sports and entertainment, famous outdoor writers, as well as political dignitaries and corporate leaders. Even more important, NILO continues to be a prime destination for the general hunting and shooting public.

October to March, hunters, with veteran guides and NILO’s famed Labrador retrievers, experience some of the finest pheasant and thrilling chukar hunting. Throughout the year, there are opportunities to shoot trap and skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand, and crazy quail on its pristine grounds. Additionally, special events — such as the NILO Open and the Kids & Clays Shoot — are regularly held. NILO also accommodates groups or individuals for shooting instruction from certified instructors.

The welcome sign is out at historic NILO, and the NILO team will arrange your memorable day or two at the farm, where you’ll find the traditions of hunting, conservation and the shooting sports alive and well that have always been the pride of Winchester. Read more

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