The M&P Shield EZ Pistol in 9mm

Smith & Wesson introduces the next evolution of the personal protection pistol

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Inc. today announced that it has expanded its award-winning M&P Shield EZ pistol series to include the new M&P9 Shield EZ, chambered in the popular 9mm caliber. Built for personal protection and every day carry, the M&P9 Shield EZ further expands the M&P Shield EZ pistol platform, which was released in 2018 and features an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and easy-to-clean design.

Lane Tobiassen, President of Smith & Wesson, said, “When the M&P380 Shield EZ was released in 2018, we received overwhelmingly positive feedback on the easy-to-use features of the innovative pistol platform. From that point on, we knew we would expand the M&P Shield EZ line with a pistol that incorporated the same features, chambered in the powerful and popular 9mm caliber. The new M&P9 Shield EZ is easy-to-rack, easy-to-load, easy-to-shoot and easy-to- clean, appealing to a wide range of consumers seeking out these popular features in 9mm. With over three million M&P Shield pistols adopted by consumers, we believe the ‘M&P Shield’ name has become synonymous with personal protection. This much anticipated release is the next evolution of the personal protection pistol.”

Built for personal and home protection, the new M&P9 Shield EZ pistol is the latest addition to the M&P M2.0™ family and features an 8+1 round capacity and a 3.675” barrel. The M&P9 Shield EZ pistol ships with two 8 round magazines that feature a load assist tab for quick, easy loading, as well as a picatinny-style equipment rail to accommodate accessories. The pistol also features an optimal M&P pistol 18-degree grip angle for a natural point of aim, white-dot front and adjustable white-dot rear sights, and a light, crisp trigger. The MSRP on the M&P9 Shield EZ pistol is $479. Read more

Firearms

Wicked Ridge Unveils New Rampage 360

Mogadore, OH. Wicked Ridge Crossbows, known for producing top-value, precision performance crossbows, introduced its new Rampage 360 model at the 2020 ATA Trade Show in Indianapolis, IN. Featuring a built-in cocking device that allows you to effortlessly and accurately cock your crossbow, shooting up to 360 feet-per-second, and starting at $459.99, the Rampage 360 is the premiere entry-level crossbow on the market.

“The new Rampage 360 is the best crossbow available for under $500,” said TenPoint® CEO, Rick Bednar. “What truly separates this crossbow from its competitors is its built-in cocking device, American-Built quality, and out-of-the-box accuracy.” Read more

Archery

Michigan: Only Two Weeks Left to Get Michigan-Themed Holiday Gifts

Only two weeks left to get your Michigan-themed holiday gifts!

Special discounts end December 23; Order online by December 13 for Christmas delivery.

Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? The Michigan History Center stores have unique gifts for the Michigan lovers on your list.

All proceeds benefit the educational programs at the Archives of Michiganand the Center’s 12 museums and historic sites across the state. Read more

General

GLOCK 44 .22 LR

SMYRNA, Ga. – GLOCK, Inc., a global leader in firearms manufacturing and innovation, invites you to start the .22 Long Rifle (LR) caliber journey with the introduction of the new GLOCK 44

The company debuted its first-ever .22 LR caliber pistol at a live product launch that included select media partners and distributors on site while GLOCK fans and brand loyalists tuned in to be a part of the experience from around the globe. Read more

Firearms

GPO’s Upgraded 6-24×50 Riflescope Package

RICHMOND, Va. — German Precision Optics (GPO) sweetens the deal for its popular 6-24×50 30 mm riflescope. This scope will now come standard with a GPO bubble level, a 3-inch sunshade and a customized KENTON turret. These upgrades have a suggested retail value of over $200.

The 6-24×50 riflescope is part of the premium line of 30mm riflescopes from GPO that offer higher magnification and low-light objective lenses. A high magnification riflescope with extended range of adjustment (70”), its generous 4” eye-relief, and a ballistic MOA reticle, the GPO 6-24×50 is the ideal scope for long-range shooting.

Featuring the proprietary GPObright™ high-transmission lens coating technology, PASSIONdrop™ hydrophobic exterior lens coatings and a double HD glass objective lens, the 6-24×50 riflescope provides enhanced clarity, exceptional brightness and true color from dawn to dusk. The easy-to-read ¼-MOA target turret with rotation markings, fast-focus rubberized ocular, and an extra-wide magnification adjustment ring make this scope ideal for any shooting situation. It comes standard with the GPO MOA ballistic reticle, which is calibrated at 24 power. Read more

Optics

Florida House Bill Would Protect Hunters, Anglers and Trappers, Create Tax Holiday for Fishing and Hunting Supplies

On November 25, Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative Tommy Gregory pre-filed legislation that would increase harassment protections for sportsmen and women and create a sales tax holiday for hunting and fishing supplies.

Specifically, House Bill 777 would augment the statute prohibiting harassment of hunters, anglers and trappers by extending protections to prohibit harassment on public lands and public waters.

The legislation would also establish an outdoor sporting goods tax holiday on September 5, 2020 for firearms, ammunition and fishing supplies. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Michigan Knife Law Preemption Bill Reintroduced

Michigan State Representative Steven Johnson has once again introduced the Michigan Knife Rights Act, Knife Rights’ signature knife law preemption a bill, HB 5286.

Preemption prevents enforcement of existing local knife ordinances, and prohibits new ordinances, more restrictive than state law which only serve to confuse or entrap law-abiding citizens traveling within or through the state.

We will let you know when it is time to contact your legislators in Michigan

In 2017 Knife Rights’ Michigan Switchblade Ban Repeal bill was enacted. HB 5286 would ensure that automatics are legal throughout Michigan.

Knife Rights passed the nation’s first Knife Law Preemption bill in Arizona in 2010 and has since passed preemption bills in Alaska, Georgia, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah. and Wisconsin.

Doug Ritter

Chairman / Executive Director

Knife Rights, Inc.

Knife Rights Foundation, Inc.

www.KnifeRights.org

Email:dritter@KnifeRights.org

Cutlery

Pennsylvania Sets All-time Record Bear Harvest

Although numbers are continuing to come in, and bear hunting remains open through Saturday in some of the state’s Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), as of Monday morning, the 2019 preliminary bear harvest sat at 4,577.

The Commonwealth’s previous record bear harvest occurred in 2011, when hunters took 4,350 through a slate of bear seasons. Hunters also harvested 4,164 in 2005.

Expanded hunting opportunities provided by new special-firearms and muzzleloader bear seasons and an expanded archery bear season have helped push the 2019 bear harvest. Record bear license sales also have contributed: license sales currently exceed 200,000; previously they have held at highs between 170,000 and 175,000. And the statewide bear population at the start of the bear-hunting seasons was about 20,000 bears.

“Our goal was to offer more hunting opportunities and prevent Pennsylvania’s bear population from increasing,” noted Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans. “The response from hunters to the expanded seasons and the success they enjoyed afield were exciting to see.” Read more

Hunting

Fish and Wildlife Relevancy Roadmap Now Available

Contact: Patricia Allen, 202-838-3461 / Fax 202-350-9869, pallen@fishwildlife.org

Fish and Wildlife Relevancy Roadmap Now Available

Washington – The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is pleased to announce the release of the Fish and Wildlife Relevancy Roadmap. The roadmap is meant to be a practical guide that state, provincial and territorial fish and wildlife conservation agencies can use to overcome barriers to broader relevance, public engagement and support. The roadmap was adopted by the Association at its 2019 Annual Meeting in St. Paul, Minnesota.

“The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the world’s most successful system of policies and laws to restore and safeguard fish and wildlife and their habitats through sound science and active management,” said Secretary Kelly Hepler of South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks and President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. “We also recognize that as society is becoming more urban and diverse, fish and wildlife agencies need new approaches to help engage the public and promote an understanding of the importance of maintaining healthy fish and wildlife. This roadmap is a tool to assist us in achieving that goal.”

“The relevancy of fish and wildlife conservation is one of the most important challenges confronting natural resource agencies,” said Steve Williams, President of the Wildlife Management Institute and member of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Sustaining our diverse fish and wildlife resources in the future will require all constituents to join ranks with our traditional supporters.” Read more

Wildlife
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