AGM Global Vision Launches Newest LRF-Equipped Thermal Scope

AGM continues to be the most active manufacturer in the thermal market by releasing their long-awaited VarmintV2 LRF Riflescopes, which is no less than its third new product family released in the last month. The VarmintV2 LRF’s bring many of the improvements that users desired in their first ever LRF thermal riflescope series, the Varmint LRF’s. The most prominent of those upgrades include, but are not limited to: on-board ballistic calculator, upgrade to a new sub-20mk 12 micron thermal sensor, recoil-activated video with audio and a completely new user interface.

Physically, the VarmintV2 LRF’s are very similar in appearance to the original Varmint LRF’s. This will help the unit maintain its compact and lightweight housing, as well as its reliance on a single removable and rechargeable 18650 battery. Coming in under 9in and 585g, the VarmintV2 LRF’s leave plenty of rail space on user’s rifles, while keeping weight down in the event that a suppressor or external battery pack is being utilized.

The VarmintV2 LRF family will consist of (4) different lens/sensor configurations: Read more

Optics

Time to Look for Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle

Wondering what to do between now and the anticipated September release of the “Beetlejuice” movie sequel? Consider spending some time outdoors looking for a real destructive pest – the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service declares every August as Tree Check Month, the most likely time to see the beetle and the damage it causes to trees.

Reaching up to 1.5 inches in length, the Asian longhorned beetle, or ALB for short, is distinctive. With a shiny, black body flecked with irregular, white blotches and long antennae with alternating black and white bands, it would be a perfect companion to Michael Keaton’s ghoulish troublemaker. But in the case of ALB, the destruction is real and long-lasting. Read more

Wildlife

Nebraska Commissioners to Consider Bighorn Sheep Season

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2025 bighorn sheep hunting season at its Aug. 16 meeting at Fort Robinson State Park.

The meeting begins at 8 a.m. Mountain Time at the park’s Buffalo Soldiers Barracks, 3200 U.S. 20, Crawford.

Staff will recommend authorizing one lottery and one auction permit for the bighorn season, which, if approved, would be Dec. 2-22, 2025.

The commissioners also will consider changing park regulations that would: Read more

Hunting

Grizzly Bear Relocated in Northwest Wyoming

After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated a subadult male grizzly bear on July 31, 2024.

The bear was captured and relocated preemptively because it frequented developed areas on private lands in the Wilson, Wyoming area. In cooperation with the USFWS and the Shoshone National Forest, the grizzly bear was relocated to the Camp Creek drainage approximately 30 miles northwest of Cody.

Grizzly bears are relocated in accordance with state and federal law and regulation, and Game and Fish is required to update the public whenever a grizzly bear is relocated.

WHY RELOCATION? Read more

Wildlife

Federal Ammunition’s All-New Fusion Tipped Now Available

GW: In my limited testing of bullet integrity, Federal Fusion loads are at the top of the heap relative to weight retention.

Federal Ammunition launches an all-new product line: Fusion Tipped. The design offers the same excellent terminal performance as the original bonded soft points but with a polymer tip that increases ballistic coefficient, flattens trajectories, and boosts energy for better accuracy and extended effective range. The all-new product line is offered in eight cartridge options and is now available at select dealers.

Fusion Tipped Rifle

“Following its initial release, Fusion ammunition quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional performance and reliability. Over the past 19 years, we have expanded Fusion into a large list of calibers and bullet weights, now totaling more than 50 product offerings across three different product families,” said Eric Miller, Federal’s Centerfire Product Line Manager. “This has allowed hunters and shooters to experience the benefits of bonded-core technology across a broad spectrum of firearms and game species. New Fusion Tipped is better than ever, and it will be this year’s new deer-camp champ.”

The all-new Fusion Tipped design offers the same excellent terminal performance as the original but with a polymer tip that reduces wind drift and drop and delivers more energy downrange. Paired with a skived nose cavity, the polymer tip also helps initiate consistent, lethal expansion. All this increases the ballistic coefficient, flattens trajectories, and boosts energy for better accuracy and extended effective range. Read more

Ammunition

GOA Sues State of Florida over Open Carry Ban

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation filed a federal lawsuit in South Florida, challenging the state’s ban on open carry of firearms. As of today, Florida remains in the very small and anti-gun company of New York, Illinois, and California where open carry is still wholly banned.

Governor Ron DeSantis has previously expressed support for open carry, but unfortunately, the Republican leadership in the legislature in Tallahassee has made quite clear they have no intention of repealing this ban.

Erich Pratt GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:

“Florida lawmakers claim to be pro-gun, but year after year, they’ve refused to repeal the 1987 ban on open carry, leaving Floridians in the very anti-gun company of New York, Illinois, and California where this is also prohibited. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

First Quarter Excise Tax Obligations for 2024 Up 2.1 Percent Over Last Year

The latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection report released by the Department of the Treasury indicates that firearm and ammunition manufacturers reported tax liabilities of $249.06 million in the 1st calendar quarter of 2024; up 2.1 percent over the same time period reported in 2023.

The report, which covers the time period of January 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024, shows that $80.1 million was due in taxes for Pistols and Revolvers, $81.1 million for Firearms (other)/ Long Guns and $87.9 million for Ammunition (shells and cartridges). Compared to the January to March quarter 2023, tax obligations were up 1.9 percent for Pistols and Revolvers, up 1.0 percent for Firearms (other)/ Long Guns and up 3.5 percent for Ammunition (shells and cartridges).

Translation to sales: Read more

Firearms

Collector’s Elite Auctions, SAF Offer Highly Desired S&W 1859, Model 29 Set

GunBroker, the largest online marketplace serving the firearms, shooting sports and outdoor industries, and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), the nation’s premier defender of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms have teamed up to offer a stunning collector’s set of Smith & Wesson firearms.

This exclusive set of a highly engraved Model 1854 lever-action rifle and a matching Model 29 revolver is being offered through Collector’s Elite Auctions, with the proceeds going to help support the SAF in its fight to protect and restore the firearms rights to all law-abiding citizens.

The set being auctioned is No. 35 out of a 100-unit run of commemorative 1854 rifles and revolvers. The pairing is a natural fit, as the original chamberings for lever actions were in pistol calibers to match the handgun carried on the range.

A beautiful display case showcases the 1854 Limited rifle, a collectible in and of itself as only 1,854 units of this will be produced. The famed Model 29 revolver is the legendary 6.5-inch barreled version in blue carbon steel with walnut grips.

Both the 1854 rifle and Model 29 handgun have been engraved and embellished by famed customization house Baron Engraving. The design is inlaid with 22-karat gold, and the 1854 and Model 29 share complementary designs. Included with the firearms and display case is a letter from S&W CEO Mark Smith, providing provenance to the set’s origin and limited status. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Primary Arms August Giveaway Features LaRue Tactical MRGG-S Precision Rifle Package

This month, Primary Arms is giving away a rare LaRue Tactical MRGG-S AR-10 rifle, complete with a Primary Arms GLx® 6-24×50 FFP Rifle Scope and LaRue Tactical LT807 Scope Mount! This rifle package is valued at over $4,900 and is an incredible opportunity for anyone seeking out their next long-range build, offering incredible precision and craftsmanship.

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Designed to compete in SOCOM’s MRGG-S program, LaRue Tactical’s MRGG-S in 6.5 Creedmoor is built for maximum performance at a distance, while remaining capable for fast-action engagements in close- to medium-range. With its 20-inch premium barrel, match components, and striking FDE finish, this limited-production rifle is highly sought-after by collectors and fans of the LaRue brand.

To support this rifle’s capabilities, Primary Arms has equipped it with their GLx® 6-24×50 FFP Rifle Scope. This high-performance rifle scope is engineered for precision with high quality glass, steel-on-steel turrets, and a lightweight yet durable body design. This scope features the advanced ACSS Athena BPR MIL Reticle, a comprehensive MIL-grid reticle with built-in target ranging.

Complementing the optic, Primary Arms has outfitted this rifle with a LaRue Tactical LT807 QD Scope Mount. This mount is specifically designed to pair with large turret optics like GLx 6-24×50 FFP Rifle Scope. With 1.375 inches of rise, it will give you an optimal cheek weld when shooting, and its quick detach feature makes it easy to remove when necessary.

“The LaRue Tactical MRGG-S AR-10 is a unique rifle built to serve elite teams. Equipped with a top-tier optic and mount, it’s the perfect rifle for anyone seeking high-precision.” says Ken Ross, Director of Outbound Marketing at Primary Arms. “We’re thrilled to offer this rifle as August’s giveaway, providing all enthusiasts with a chance to add a very rare rifle to their collection.”

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Contests, Firearms

Hardcore Waterfowl’s New Rugged Series Full Body Mallard

Any waterfowler who has experienced a fluttering wall of mallards descend into a field set will immediately be hooked. There is something about a big flock of ducks swooping in over the decoys that stir the soul – the image is enduring and the stuff of dreams.

Mallards may be the most common duck species on Earth, but don’t expect all of them to be unsophisticated. In recent decades, hunting pressure has increased commensurate with season length and generous bag limits – not to mention better decoy options. It’s likely the old hen out in front of the flock has seen lots of shabby decoys before, and she’s more than willing to sound the alarm for another “go around” – or four – before fading over the horizon.

While field hunting ducks is often a collateral benefit of goose hunting, expecting mallards to center up and finish perfectly in the “hole” over nothing but goose decoys – which was standard operating procedure for decades – isn’t a certainty. While full-body mallard decoys have become a standard item in many goose trailers, there remained plenty of room for improvement, and that’s just what Hardcore Waterfowl has pulled-off with their new Rugged Series Full Body Mallard. Read more

Hunting
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