SWAROVSKI OPTIK AT/ST Balance

New Premium Spotting Scope with Image Stabilization

SWAROVSKI OPTIK is setting a new milestone in the world of premium compact spotting scopes with the AT/ST Balance. The Austrian company has launched a pioneering model that combines the outstanding optical performance of SWAROVSKI OPTIK with state-of-the-art image stabilization technology in one device. The result is a spotting scope that reveals a shake-free image – even without a tripod. Its integrated image stabilization means that the system precisely balances out the slightest movements and even allows handheld observation at high magnification. The AT/ST Balance was developed for discerning users who don’t want to compromise between technical performance and practical application. Compact size, light weight and stabilization will allow the use of a spotting scope virtually anywhere. The new spotting scope is available from the end of November 2025 at SWAROVSKI OPTIK retailers and from the SWAROVSKI OPTIK online shop.

Innovation has always been part of SWAROVSKI OPTIK’s DNA. With the AT/ST Balance, the company is setting a new benchmark in spotting scope technology. SWAROBALANCE image stabilization, used for the first time in a SWAROVSKI OPTIK spotting scope, compensates for even the slightest twitch of the hand and ensures a shake-free, clear image, even at 45x magnification. Thanks to its low latency, the system reacts without hesitation to any movement.

“The image stabilization of the AT/ST Balance uses highly sensitive sensors to detect even the slightest movements and compensates for them in real time. The AT/ST Balance can process more than 1,000 measurements per second and corrects the lens position accordingly. The ability to observe at this quality and identify accurately using a spotting scope that can be handheld marks a major turning point in observation optics”, said Roland Wolff, CEO of SWAROVSKI OPTIK North America.

MAP U.S. Pricing: AT Balance 18-45×65: $3,999; ST Balance 14-35×50: $3,849 Read more

Optics

Winchester Launches Ammunition Black Friday Rebate

Winchester launches a holiday rebate for Black Friday where consumers can earn 15% back on eligible Winchester target rifle, pistol, and rimfire ammunition. The maximum rebate amount for each category is $50, minimum purchase of one box, and all pack sizes and configurations are eligible. The offer is valid on qualifying purchases made between November 20, 2025 – December 5, 2025. Eligible products include:

Winchester pistol: *Includes all FMJ, JHP, Target & Practice, and Defense products in eligible calibers Read more

Ammunition, Promotions

Sportsmen’s Alliance Reviewing Four Proposed Changes to ESA Regulations

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published four proposed rules to restore Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations to their 2019 and 2020 framework. The service says the rules are designed to provide clarity and predictability to how the ESA is implemented while utilizing “science-based conservation that works hand in hand with America’s energy, agricultural and infrastructure priorities.”

Specifically, the service has proposed rules concerning the procedures and criteria used for listing, reclassifying, and delisting species, and designating critical habitat; reinstating definitions guiding how federal agencies cooperate in carrying out the ESA’s provisions; removing the “blanket rule” option for protecting newly listed threatened species; and revising the criteria used when designating any particular area as critical habitat.

Undoubtedly, the way agencies have implemented, and courts have interpreted, rules and regulations, the ESA has strayed from the act’s original intent. The Sportsmen’s Alliance has engaged in numerous ESA-litigation matters, including multiple ongoing lawsuits regarding the status of gray wolves throughout the United States. Unfortunately, we’re stuck in a cycle of agency action, litigation, new agency action, new litigation, and so on.

While we applaud the service for doing something to steer endangered species policy back onto the tracks laid by the ESA, we’re carefully reviewing and evaluating all four rules to ensure they effectively address necessary fixes to the act’s implementation without placing imperiled species and habitats behind development goals. In addition to commenting on the proposed rules, we’re prepared to enter legal battles that are sure to result from these proposals. Read more

Wildlife

GOA and Gun Owners Foundation Declare DOJ Brief an Open Attack on the Second Amendment and Constitution

The Department of Justice filed an outrageous brief that embraces an alarmingly expansive theory of federal authority. In responding to GOA and GOF’s “One, Big, Beautiful Lawsuit,” the DOJ treats Congress’ removal of the historic $200 tax as a pretext to rewrite the limits of congressional power, advancing an argument that would open the door to federal regulation far beyond anything the Framers intended.

GOA and GOF condemn Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) for doubling down on enforcement of an archaic and unconstitutional law while simultaneously offering legal theories that would expand federal power to historic levels. This is especially striking from an administration that had promised to respect the Second Amendment and review burdensome agency rules.

The implications of DOJ’s stance are immediate and ominous. If the brief’s logic is accepted, courts could bless a framework under which Congress and federal agencies regulate—or effectively ban—common firearms and accessories by treating formalistic features (like a $0 tax) as sufficient legal cover. That outcome would run contrary to recent Supreme Court statements that the Second Amendment protects private arms possession.

GOA and our partners are demanding the Department of Justice to publicly explain and retract all portions of the brief that advance a limitless theory of federal power. Read more

Firearms

Smith & Wesson Partners with OSCF for Model 1854 Set Auction

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, in partnership with Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF), is excited to announce an online auction, hosted on Gunbroker.com®, of a limited-edition engraved Model 1854 rifle and matching numbered Model 29 revolver set.

With just 100 units produced, this pair of .44 Magnums is extremely rare and boasts striking engraving with 22-karat gold inlay done by renowned customization company, Baron Engraving. The limited-edition set features a PVD gloss black finish, complemented by high-grade walnut furniture that highlights true craftsmanship and yields a classic aesthetic. Included with the beautifully designed display case, is a letter of authenticity from Smith & Wesson President & CEO Mark Smith, offering documentation of the set’s origin and limited status. Serial number 059 of 100 will be available for auction on GunBroker.com starting November 23rd, 2025, and will end December 7th, 2025.

Proceeds will be donated to the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, supporting their initiatives and advocacy for wildlife conservation. OSCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021, dedicated to fostering the renewed connection millions of Americans have made with nature and outdoor traditions such as hunting, angling, trapping, and target shooting. Built on the understanding that HATS™ (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers, and Shooters) have long been among America’s leading stewards and funders of wildlife and environmental conservation, OSCF employs research-driven communications and hands-on engagement programs. The organization partners with all sectors of the outdoor industry to enhance cultural acceptance of these activities, recruit the next generation of HATS™, and ensure that the legacy of conservation-minded outdoor participation continues to thrive.

To participate, visit Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation – Store on GunBroker.com starting November 23rd, 2025, for your chance to own a part of history. Read more

Firearms

Rarest Colt Firearms of the Year Anchor Collector’s Elite Auctions Premier Event

Collector’s Elite Auctions and the Bryant Ridge Company are proud to kick off its Premier Event, a special two-week auction that opens November 23 and concludes the evening of December 7. This exclusive offering presents a single collector’s private Colt collection that ranks among the finest and most meticulously curated Colt collections to reach the market in years.

The consignor spent more than three decades pursuing only the highest quality examples while continually upgrading pieces as better specimens were discovered. The result is a tightly focused collection with immaculate condition across the board, exceptional provenance and many factory boxes and Colt archival documents.

“This seller focused on finding the best of the best and it shows in every piece,” said Eric Pruner of Bryant Ridge, the trusted partner behind this Premier Event. “It is a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire firearms that have been cared for at the highest level for decades.”

Below are five standout items featured in the auction. Read more

Firearms

Primary Arms Debuts Massive Golden Ticket Giveaway

Awarding Five Premium LaRue Rifle Packages throughout Black Friday Week

Primary Arms is unveiling its largest giveaway in company history with the launch of the Black Friday Golden Ticket Event. From November 24 through December 1, 2025, every purchase made during Primary Arms’ biggest sale of the year will automatically enter the customer for a chance to win one of five high-value precision rifle packages. Each package is anchored by a LaRue Tactical KRG Siete chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and paired with premium optics and accessories, bringing the total value of each prize to more than $4,000.

Click here to see the Monthly Giveaway Page: [Click Here].

At the core of the prize package is the LaRue Tactical KRG Siete, a bolt-action platform built with the craftsmanship and consistency that precision shooters expect from LaRue. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Win a Shotgun, Details Here

Ever thought about adding an AR style semi-auto shot gun to your lineup? Or maybe you already own one, but there’s always room for more. Target Sports USA is excited to announce a new giveaway for a GForce AR-Type 12 Gauge Shotgun*.

HOW DO YOU ENTER?

Starting November 26, 2025, join the TSUSA AMMO+ Membership here to gain entry into winning. If you’re already an AMMO+ member, you’re already entered.

Join the AMMO+ Membership by January 5, 2026, to qualify for this holiday drawing.

AMMO+ Members also receive the following benefits: Read more

Contests, Firearms

Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation Enters Hawaii Gun Control Fight

On Nov. 20, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation filed an amicus curiae brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging two Hawaiian laws that pose undue burdens on gun owners.

Hawaii makes it very difficult for a person to acquire a handgun legally. The law first requires a permit to purchase. To do that, an individual must undergo a background check and provide specific information about the firearm they are purchasing—manufacturer, model, action, caliber, serial number, etc. The law forbids any local law enforcement agency from issuing the permit until 14 days after the application was received but requires it to be issued within 40 days. The permit expires 30 days after it is issued, and if the transaction is not completed in that timeframe, the process starts all over again.

But that is not the end of it. The seller must sign the permit and return it, along with the gun’s identifying information, to their local law enforcement agency within 48 hours. The pain is still not over as the buyer must then bring the firearm to the police station for a physical inspection within five days of completing the sale.

The expiration date on the permit to purchase and the five-day in-person inspection requirement were challenged in federal court under the Second Amendment. The trial court struck them down in 2021. Hawaii appealed, and a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit affirmed that the laws were invalid in March of this year. Hawaii then sought en banc review, a process in which 11 judges on the Ninth Circuit will review the three-judge panel’s decision. The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation’s brief urges the en banc court to hold Hawaii’s regulations unlawful … again. Read more

Gun Control

SAF Files Amicus Urging Supreme Court to Reverse Vampire Rule Decision

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Wolford v. Lopez, urging the Court to reverse the Ninth Circuit’s decision upholding Hawaii’s infamous “Vampire Rule.”

The Hawaii law, like similar statutes in California, New York and other states, declares virtually all private property open to the public — grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and more — off-limits for lawful carry unless the property owner gives express permission. The result: permit holders who wish to exercise their Second Amendment rights are effectively banished from most places.

“This is the post-Bruen rebellion in its purest form,” said SAF Director of Legal Research and Education Kostas Moros. “Anti-gun states invented the ‘Vampire Rule’ for the sole purpose of nullifying the right to carry. They are not protecting private property rights – they are deliberately making public carry so burdensome that citizens will simply give up. The Ninth Circuit blessed this transparent end-run around the Second Amendment and only the Supreme Court can stop it.”

SAF is joined in the amicus by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Connecticut Citizens Defense League and Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.

“If the Ninth Circuit’s decision stands, the constitutional right to bear arms in public for self-defense will exist only on paper in large parts of the country,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. Read more

Gun Control
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