TrueTimber® and Killer Instinct® Team Up with “For the Love of Bows” Giveaway

INMAN, S.C. – February 21, 2020 – TrueTimber has partnered with Killer Instinct on the “For the Love of Bows” sweepstakes giving a fan and friend the opportunity to win one grand prize pack each. The giveaway will be hosted on the TrueTimber Instagram account and will take place February 14 through March 11 under the tag #ForTheLoveOfBows. Each grand prize pack consists of a $500 Gift Card to the TrueTimber online store and a Killer Instinct Furious Pro 9.5 in TrueTimber Strata pattern.

During the sweepstakes period, TrueTimber will have five giveaway posts on their Instagram feed. To enter, fans have to like at least one of the giveaway posts and tag a friend. Each entrant and tagged friend must follow both TrueTimber and Killer Instinct on Instagram. Entrants can enter on as many giveaway posts as they want for additional entries. The giveaway is open to continental U.S. residents who must be 21 or older to win. Other restrictions apply. Each grand prize pack consists of a Killer Instinct Furious 9.5 Pro in TrueTimber Strata (MSRP $749.99) and one $500 Gift Card to the TrueTimber online store. Read more

Archery

SAF Warns of “Toolkit” for Gun Control Lobbying

The Second Amendment Foundation is cautioning the public about a new “toolkit” for gun control lobbying groups to help them campaign for passage of so-called “red flag” laws that create “Extreme Risk Protection Orders” designed to take firearms from people based on allegations from family members, intimate partners or others, raising concerns about due process.

The document was produced jointly by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, the Giffords gun control group and the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence.

“This document,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “raises alarms because there’s a lot in it about taking someone’s guns, but only two paragraphs about returning firearms to their rightful owner.” Read more

Gun Control

State welcomes six new Pure Michigan Trails and Trail Towns

Three trails and three communities were recognized as Pure Michigan® Trails and Pure Michigan® Trail Towns by the Department of Natural Resources during the Governor’s Conference on Tourism Wednesday in Grand Rapids.

With the announcement, the Canada Lakes Pathway in Luce County, the historic Haywire Grade in Schoolcraft and Alger counties and the Kal-Haven Trail in Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties join the ranks of designated Pure Michigan Trails. Additionally, Cheboygan in Cheboygan County, Orion Township in Oakland County and Reed City in Osceola County will be added to the roster of Pure Michigan Trail Towns. Read more

Wildlife

FN Awarded M4/M4A1 Contract

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply the U.S. Army with M4 and M4A1 carbines, with a potential value of up to $119 million.

Throughout its history, FN has been one of the largest suppliers of small arms to the U.S. military. In addition to the M4 and M4A1, the company currently holds contracts for the FN M240 medium machine gun and its variants; the FN MK 46, MK 48, MK 17 and MK 20 SSR for USSOCOM, and various other contracts.

For more information about FN’s military product line or current U.S. military contracts, please visit www.fnamerica.com. Read more

Firearms

Escort’s FieldHunter Turkey Pump-Action Shotgun

Bentonville, AR – Escort’s well-regarded line of pump-action shotgun is now available in turkey-specific models. The FieldHunter Turkey is available in 12-GA, 20-GA, and .410-Cal and is tailored with the turkey shooter in mind. Chambered in 3″ magnum, this shotgun will handle both 2 ¾” and 3″ loads. The stock and forend are made from a tough, durable synthetic polymer, built to withstand the elements. The extended forend is easy to hold and cycle without the need to extend one’s reach. An aircraft alloy receiver and hard-chromed steel barrel will ensure a long service life.

The FieldHunter Turkey is available in two camo patterns: Realtree APG and Mossy Oak BottomLand. Each gun ships with 3 interchangeable chokes suitable for a variety of turkey hunting situations. A 5-inch long cantilever optics rail features 4 cross-slots to accommodate a variety of Weaver mounts. The gun is also equipped with bright fiber optic front and rear sights for low-light hunting. The red front fiber is windage adjustable while the green fiber rear sight is both windage and elevation adjustable. Both fibers can be removed entirely to make way for mounted optics. All of Hatsan’s barrels are hard chrome lined for maximum durability and corrosion resistance. Read more

Firearms

Michigan’s ‘Big Wild’ is getting bigger

FISHING SPOTS

New Fishing Area for Michigan Anglers

The Elk Forest purchase provides public access to Walled Lake, a spring-fed, 44-acre double sinkhole lake. A smaller lake and pond are nearby. Adventurers also will enjoy the addition of more than a mile of the Black River, a top-quality trout stream, and a half-mile of Hardwood Creek.

Outdoor enthusiasts know that the rugged, 108,000-acre expanse of Michigan’s Pigeon River Country State Forest is one of the state’s premier destinations to connect with nature. Three world-class trout streams ramble through forests and wetlands at the heart of the state’s elk range.

What could be better than that? More of it.

A Department of Natural Resources land deal valued at more than $2 million finalized last month adds the Elk Forest at Black River, a stunning, 597-acre parcel in Montmorency County, to Michigan’s public lands. This ecologically important area is surrounded on three sides by existing state-managed land and will become part of the Pigeon River Country State Forest, known to many as “the Big Wild.” Read more

Fishing

SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle + BDX Sweepstakes

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the “CROSS Rifle Sweepstakes” giving consumers the opportunity to be one of the first to own the new SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle. Now through June 30, 2020 purchase any new SIG SAUER Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) enabled product to be eligible to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 4 CROSS rifles available each month to eligible sweepstakes entrants.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 150 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has almost 2,000 employees across eight locations. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX System combines traditional hunting equipment with technology through a fully integrated rangefinder and riflescope system that utilizes Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Bluetooth™. Now available with the upgraded BDX 2.0 version which adds simplified, and easy to use, functionality to get hunters and shooters on target with unprecedented speed and accuracy. New features of BDX 2.0 include nine pre-loaded, user-selectable Ballistic Drop Compensation (BDC) reticles in all SIERRA Riflescopes, eight ballistic groups pre-loaded in KILO BDX rangefinders and the QuickBOND™ feature that quickly bonds BDX rangefinders and scopes together as a ballistic system. The BDX 2.0 System is simple, fast, and intuitive – Just Connect The Dot.™ Read more
Firearms

CCRKBA: Bloomberg’s “Leveraged Buyout” of the 2A Continues

BELLEVUE, WA – Anti-gun billionaire Michael Bloomberg is continuing what appears to be an attempted “leveraged buyout” of the Second Amendment as Everytown for Gun Safety—the group he co-founded and bankrolled—has pledged to spend $8 million in Texas; just part of the $60 million that group has vowed to spend in order to elect anti-rights politicians this fall.

That’s the observation from the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Former New York City Mayor Bloomberg, seeking to buy his way into the White House by running for president as a Democrat, has weaponized his vast wealth to buy an election. But CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb is reminding Bloomberg that the U.S. Constitution is not for sale.

“Michael Bloomberg is spending a fortune on his Johnny-come-lately presidential campaign,” Gottlieb said, “but the one prize he really seems to want—a chance to turn America into his kingdom—will prove to be beyond even his financial reach. He’s tried to tell us what to eat, he’s tried to tell us how much soda we can drink and he has been unrelenting in his crusade to erase the Second Amendment from the Bill of Rights. Read more

Gun Control

CMP Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship 101 Schedule for 2020

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

Continuing its expansion of marksmanship safety and training around the country, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has again created a lineup of hands-on rifle and pistol learning opportunities for the public throughout the calendar year.

Marksmanship 101, formerly known as the Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) On The Road, is designed to train beginners on rifle or pistol essentials and competition basics in a closely monitored setting, utilizing the talents of qualified CMP staff, trainers and members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Participants learn through classroom discussion and active training on the range. Near the conclusion of training, students apply all they have learned in a true M16 rifle or M9 pistol match, fired under close supervision of trainers on the line.

No previous knowledge in marksmanship is required for the course, with all experience levels welcome to attend. Rifles and ammo are provided. Personal shooting jackets and gloves are permitted. Hearing protection and eye protection is also required. Read more

Firearms

Michigan: ice conditions may prompt early removal of fishing shanties

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that changing ice conditions could require removal of fishing shanties before required removal dates. This is a possibility every year, as all shanties must be removed once ice can no longer safely support them.

People venturing onto the ice should use extreme caution as temperatures begin to rise or fluctuate. The repeated thawing and refreezing of ice weakens its integrity, decreasing its ability to support additional weight of people, snowmobiles, ORVs and shanties. Deteriorating ice, water currents and high winds increase the probability of pressure cracks, which can leave anglers and others stranded on ice floes or at risk of falling through the ice. Read more

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