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Federal Ammunition Introduces New Swift Scirocco II

November 25, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal Premium releases its new Swift Scirocco II centerfire hunting loads lineup. The new bullet promises to push effective range to new extremes while delivering a more lethal blow on impact. Shipments of this product have been arriving at dealers nationwide.

“We are happy to have partnered with Swift to load this fantastic long-range hunting bullet. Swift is known for bonded-core hunting bullets and is one of several Swift bullets that we load into our Federal Premium lineup,” said Federal’s Centerfire Rifle Product Manager Eric Miller. “The Swift Scirocco II produces excellent upsets at various distances and is an all-around, good choice for medium and big-game hunting.”

The Swift Scirocco II bullet’s streamlined design and high ballistic coefficient produce flat trajectories, while retaining more velocity and energy downrange. Aided by its proprietary polymer tip, the Scirocco II expands at minimal velocities yet offers high weight retention at close range thanks to its bonded copper jacket. Read more

Ammunition

Ruger Completes Acquisition of Marlin Assets

November 25, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that the closing of its acquisition of substantially all of the Marlin Firearms assets occurred on Monday, November 23. The agreement to purchase these assets emanated from the Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. bankruptcy and was approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama on September 30, 2020. The purchase price of approximately $28.3 million was paid with available cash on hand.

Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Killoy noted the excitement that has permeated the firearms industry in anticipation of the confluence of these two iconic firearms brands, “Since we announced the agreement to purchase Marlin in September, we have heard from countless members of the firearms community – consumers, retailers, distributors, writers, and collectors – who are delighted that legendary Marlin rifles are now part of the Ruger product family. We are excited to start moving these assets to our Ruger facilities and setting up the manufacturing cells that will produce Marlin rifles for years to come. We look forward to re-introducing Marlin rifles in the latter half of 2021.”

Firearms

Monolith Discovered By Utah Wildlife Researchers

November 25, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

DPS Aero Bureau Encounters Monolith in Red Rock Country

On November 18, 2020, the Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau was working with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to conduct a count of big horn sheep in a portion of southeastern Utah.

While on this mission, they spotted an unusual object and landed nearby to investigate further.

The crew members found a metal monolith installed in the ground in a remote area of red rock.

The crew said there was no obvious indication of who might have put the monolith there.

The exact location of the installation is not being disclosed since it is in a very remote area and if individuals were to attempt to visit the area, there is a significant possibility they may become stranded and require rescue.

It is illegal to install structures or art without authorization on federally managed public lands, no matter what planet you’re from.

The Bureau of Land Management will be determining if they need to investigate further.

https://dpsnews.utah.gov/dps-aero-bureau-encounters-monolith-in-red-rock-country

Photos and Videos – credit Utah Department of Public Safety

General

Texas A&M University Explains Tree Transition to Dormancy

November 24, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

Trees are remarkable plants, and at no time is that more apparent than in the fall, when deciduous trees—bracing themselves for the winter—begin their transition into dormancy. The result is a vibrant and magnificent display of colors that, more often than not, feels like the trees are putting on for us. (Everyone loves a good shot of fall foliage reflecting off of a lake, anyway.)

The reality, of course, is that it’s not just an act of visual poetry – it’s chemistry. And while that might not explain the more existential questions we have about life and beauty and the cyclical behavior of nature, it can at least explain a.) why some trees turn the color they do and why some turn more vibrantly than others, b.) why some regions have better displays of foliage, and c.) how that changing of colors benefits the tree itself. Read more

Wildlife

Plenty of reasons to #OptOutside this holiday weekend

November 24, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

These days, everyone could use a little more fresh air and a whole lot of green space. Not only does time outdoors provide a variety of activities that are easy to do while practicing proper social distancing, but it also does wonders for your mental, physical and spiritual health.

Not sure where to start? For ideas and places to hike, fish, hunt, bike and just explore Michigan’s out-of-doors closer to home, visit the DNR’s Michigan.gov/YourLocalOutdoors website.

It’s also the last weekend for regular firearm deer season, so if you’re ready to hit the woods, go to Michigan.gov/Deer for info on check stations, regulations, public land for hunting and more.

No matter what you do this holiday weekend, give thanks for Michigan’s forests, lakes, trails and other welcoming natural places – get out there and give yourself some space!

General

Important Safety Recall Notice: M&P Shield EZ Pistol

November 24, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE: M&P SHIELD® EZ® PISTOL

Smith & Wesson® Issues Important Safety Recall Notice for certain M&P Shield EZ Pistols manufactured between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Inc. announced today that the Company has identified two M&P Shield EZ Pistols on which the hammers manufactured by our supplier were cracked. In those firearms, the hammer failed to fully engage the sear, causing the round to fire, cycling the slide, and potentially resulting in multiple discharges without depressing the trigger. In all cases, the firearm will NOT fire unless the grip safety is depressed. While this condition has been found only in two hammers, and our investigation suggests that these two incidents are very isolated, any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury. Therefore, we have established this Safety Recall as a precautionary measure to ensure that all M&P Shield EZ Pistols in service meet our design specifications, as any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury. This notice applies ONLY to M&P Shield EZ pistols (including Performance Center® models) manufactured between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020, and only to a small percentage of that population. It does NOT apply to all SHIELD™ pistols.

Stop using your M&P Shield EZ pistol until you determine whether it is included in this safety recall, and if so, until it has been inspected and repaired by Smith & Wesson, if necessary.

We are asking consumers of all M&P®9 Shield EZ, and M&P380 Shield EZ, including Performance Center models, to go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input their serial number, or call 888-871-7114, to determine whether the hammer of their M&P Shield EZ Pistol was from a manufacturing lot that was potentially affected. This notice applies ONLY to certain M&P Shield EZ model pistols, and not all M&P Shield pistols.

If your M&P Shield EZ Pistol is included in this recall, as determined by the website link or telephone number above, please follow the instructions on the website link, or call 888-871-7114 and we will arrange for the return of your firearm to Smith & Wesson for inspection. After inspection, if the hammer from your firearm is affected, it will be replaced at no cost to you. We expect that this entire process will take no longer than 10 business days, and your pistol will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible. All shipping and replacement costs will be covered by Smith & Wesson. Read more

Firearms

New Shooting Rests from ALLEN Company

November 24, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

Broomfield, CO: RECOIL – get ready to be SHOT!

ALLEN Company has introduced two new Shooting Rests that help even the most timid of shooters, overcome recoil flinch.

The ShotTrax and ShotRock shooting rests were formulated after conducting extensive consumer focus groups across the nation. After reviewing the large mounds of data collected from these trials, the consumer voice was unanimous; this class of shooting rest is either overly expensive or is so poorly constructed that you risk personal injury. ShotTrax and ShotRock, both give you a “bullet proof” option targeted right at the price levels consumers are expecting to pay. Read more

Firearms

Silence Meets Warmth in the Nomad Harvester Jacket & Pant

November 24, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

Charleston, SC – Nomad’s Harvester Jacket and Pant are the perfect combination between silence and warmth, giving hunters the ultimate edge in the deer woods.

The Nomad Harvester Jacket is the ideal mid-season jacket, combining a durable medium-weight, 100-percent polyester design with a high pile interior for an incredibly comfortable and warm fit. Available in four camo patterns, including Mossy Oak Bottomland, Realtree Edge, Mossy Oak Breakup Country and Realtree Timber, the Jacket features a wind-resistant construction with a DWR finish, ensuring that wind and light moisture won’t end your hunt. Sound kill technology allows you to move freely and quietly in the stand without alerting deer to your presence, while a secure zip chest pocket allows for easy access to range finders, calls, and cell phones. A silver+zeolites treatment locks in natural odors, giving you the ultimate confidence in the field. Read more

Hunting

DC Project Officially Launches #TealFor2A

November 24, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

#TealFor2A

Campaign For Second Amendment Advocacy

TULSA, OK – – The #TealFor2A campaign is a collective movement spreading across America in support of the Second Amendment. The color teal represents a steadfast commitment to preserving the right to bear arms and reflects the shared mission of individuals and organizations fighting for gun rights. Spearheaded by the DC Project, #TealFor2A cause embraces the premise that there should be no compromise on the constitutional right to bear arms in the United States.

What is the DC Project?
The DC Project affirms that firearms safety and violence prevention are achieved through education, not legislation; it encourages the preservation of America’s gun culture and highlights the diversity and rising demographic of female gun owners through ongoing advocacy because gun rights are women’s rights. According to Dianna Muller, Founder of the DC Project, “We believe that self-defense is a human right and that we are our own first responders. We understand the importance of preserving the right to protect ourselves. Members of our foundation regularly stand before legislators and lawmakers on the frontlines of this battle to protect this crucial right and make their voices heard through education. Stand with us by donating to the DC Project and wear the color teal to let others know you support the rights of responsible gun owners too.”

Get Involved, Wear Teal, and Be Heard
Share the campaign by using the hashtag #TealFor2A on social media, wear teal, and share the DC Project’s social media messaging. “Research who you are electing and learn their stance on the Second Amendment, then get out there and vote,” Muller said. Read more

Gun Control

NSSF Promotes Safe Hunting as 2020 Hunting License Sales Surge

November 24, 2020 Glen Wunderlich

Project ChildSafe® offers safety resources, educational materials for first-time and returning hunters

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, welcomes the millions of Americans who intend to go afield this hunting season – many of them for the first time – and reminds hunters to use, transport and store their firearms safely and help prevent accidents in the field, on the range and in the home.

“Americans have rediscovered the outdoors as COVID-19 has closed off other types of recreation,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “Millions have also bought their first firearm and are curious to experience all that hunting has to offer. We want to make sure they have the tools they need to enjoy hunting and the shooting sports safely this season and for years to come.”

The effort comes as NSSF launches its 2020 “Hunt S.A.F.E.” campaign. Hunt S.A.F.E. is a component of NSSF’s Project ChildSafe initiative, which focuses on promoting secure firearm storage and preventing unauthorized access. S.A.F.E. is an acronym for Store your firearms responsibly when not in use; Always practice firearm safety; Focus on your responsibilities as a firearm owner; and Education is key to preventing accidents.

NSSF and Project ChildSafe are working with prominent industry influencers and partner organizations, including GAT Marketing for a sponsored giveaway contest to guide hunters toward a suite of hunting safety resources. These include:

An infographic for first-time gun buyers
Tips and guidelines on safe firearm handling
A hunting checklist for families and a Hunt S.A.F.E. quiz
The Ethical Hunter brochure
A brochure on firearm safety in vehicles
A Gun Storage Options for Your Lifestyle infographic
Information on where to get a free firearm safety kit that includes a cable-style gun lock

First-time hunters will also appreciate the library of hunting tips, tactics and techniques available at NSSF’s LetsGoHunting.org website.

“Hunting is a time-honored tradition for many Americans, one that benefits conservation efforts across the country, and safety remains at the core of enjoying hunting,” Bartozzi said. “With so many Americans discovering and returning to this tradition, it’s a good time to remind all gun owners that storing firearms securely when they’re not in use is the No. 1 way to help prevent accidents and keep guns out of the wrong hands.”

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