Buck Knives Releases Upgraded Pursuit Hunting Line

Post Falls, ID — With a dedication to providing high performance products of uncompromising quality, Buck Knives is excited to introduce the new Pursuit Pro hunting line featuring fixed and folding knives designed for maximum field performance.

“Our new Pursuit Pro product line delivers the features hunters demand into a series that’s high value and high performance,” said Chris Bourassa, Director of Marketing and Product Development for Buck Knives. “We offer an extensive line of hunting products, but for the Pursuit Pros we wanted a very user oriented knife with superior visibility, sure grip, and unmatched edge retention thanks to our Bos heat treated S35VN Steel.” Read more

Cutlery

Michigan: Delta County Fish Kill Blamed on “Black Liquor” From Paper Mill

Officials with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said a recent fish kill along the southern reaches of the Escanaba River at Gladstone was the result of a pipe failure at Verso Corporation’s Escanaba Paper Mill.

“We have been sampling and monitoring the river at numerous points since this incident occurred,” said Tom Asmus, who monitors compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program for EGLE in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Under the Clean Water Act, the program controls point source discharges of pollutants to waters of the U.S. “All indications are that the environmental conditions in the river have recovered.”

The fish kill, which affected at least a dozen species, was reported Sunday Aug. 9 to EGLE and Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel, who responded the following day.

Dead fish – including northern pike, bass, walleye and other sportfish – were found by anglers and personnel from the two state agencies downstream of Verso’s paper mill, specifically, from Dam No. 2 to the mouth of the river at Lake Michigan, a distance of roughly 3 miles. Read more

Fishing

Thompson/Center Arms Announces Fall Rebate on Popular Rifles

Save on select Thompson/Center rifles from August 28 through November 30, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms today announced that it will offer a rebate with the purchase of any new T/C® Venture™ II, T/C Compass® II, T/C Compass Utility or T/CR22®, from August 28, 2020 through November 30, 2020. This offer is also valid in Canada, and rebates submitted by Canadian customers will be issued via check in Canadian dollar amounts.

To participate in the Thompson/Center electronic rebate program, customers must complete and submit the online rebate form, which can be found at www.smithandwessonrebates.com. All submissions must include proof of purchase and be submitted on or before December 31, 2020. Read more

Firearms

QuietKat Introduces All-New Single Wheel Trailer

QuietKat revamped the single wheel trailer, making it much more stable and robust. New for 2020 is the addition of the Pannier Rack, increasing cargo load and providing additional stability. The upgraded suspension is ready for any terrain on your next adventure. Also new for 2020 is the dual post kickstand, ensuring your trailer is secure while parked, loading, or unloading. The 2020 Cargo Trailer is perfect for packing in large items and packing out elk, deer, or any gear for your adventure. The Cargo Trailer is only as wide as the bike itself, making it easy to maneuver in tight areas. The trailer comes with BOB axle attachments compatible with all QuietKat electric bikes!

https://quietkat.com/product/2020-quietkat-cargo-trailer-single-wheel/

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Hunting

First-Time Gun Buyers Grow to Nearly 5 Million in 2020

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, updated retail survey-based estimates and concluded that nearly 5 million Americans purchased a firearm for the very first time in 2020. NSSF surveyed firearm retailers which reported that 40 percent of sales were conducted to purchasers who have never previously owned a firearm.

NSSF tracks the background checks associated with the sale of a firearm based on the FBI’s National Instant Background Check System (NICS). NSSF-adjusted NICS checks for January through July 2020 is a record 12.1 million, which is up 71.7 percent from the 7.1 million NSSF-adjusted NICS January through July 2019. This equates to nearly 5 million first-time gun owners in the first seven months of 2020.

“This is a tectonic shift in the firearm and ammunition industry marketplace and complete transformation of today’s gun-owning community,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President of General Counsel. “These first-time buyers represent a group of people who, until now, were agnostic regarding firearm ownership. That’s rapidly changing, and these Americans are taking hold of their God-given right to keep and bear arms and protect themselves and their loved ones.” Read more

Firearms

Why Women are Buying Guns

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, gun sales and interest in firearms training have surged. Surveys, studies, and wild guesses have tried to capture the reason why people, particularly women, are purchasing firearms and gun safety training. This article reviews the trends, explores the impetus for the surge, and offers quotes from women who share their stories in their own words.

First, here are the facts: FBI data showed that 2.6 million guns were purchased in March alone (an 85% increase on the same period last year), with Illinois leading with close to 500,000 purchases, followed by Texas, Kentucky, Florida, and California. Ammo.com saw about a 1,000% increase in firearm sales in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas since late February.

Media outlets were among the first to guess the cause of America’s piqued interest in guns. An article in AS stated that it was the “imminent erosion of fire, police and health services [and] fears over looting, violence and burglaries.” Another article article in Salon stated, “the fear is about the economy collapsing, leading to a rise in crime and violence [and] decades of NRA propaganda have convinced people to associate guns with safety.”

To get better insight on the rise in gun sales, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) surveyed firearm retailers about trends that they were seeing. The May 2020 survey results estimated that 40% of sales were to first-time gun owners, and that 40% of the first-time gun buyers were women.

The NSSF survey revealed that personal protection was the primary reason gun owners were buying firearms. Semiautomatic pistols were the most commonly acquired firearm by first-time buyers by a 2-to-1 margin over second-place shotguns. Modern sporting rifles, revolvers, and traditional rifles were also purchased by first-time gun buyers. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Primary Arms July FN SCAR 20S Giveaway

Features Primary Arms 4-16×50 FFP MIL-DOT Scope with All-New GLx Riflescope Mount

Includes Magpul FDE Bipod and Extra 20rd SCAR .308 Magazine

Complete Package Valued at Over $4,900

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms is celebrating Independence Day with their largest giveaway yet: a fully-kitted FN SCAR 20S Precision Rifle, complete with a Primary Arms GLx riflescope and GLx mount, plus a Magpul bipod and a spare 20rd SCAR .308 magazine. Valued at over $4,900, this rifle package will offer exceptional precision at any range, even when engaging targets beyond 1,000 yards.

For most enthusiasts, the SCAR 20S represents one of the premier precision semi-automatic rifles on the market today. Its steep price-point places it outside the budget for most hobbyists, but with Primary Arms’ giveaway, one winner can take home this marksman’s rifle for free. With a 20in CHF barrel and Geissele Super SCAR two-stage match trigger, this rifle has every feature necessary for sub-MOA groupings, but Primary Arms is providing a few extra accessories to improve performance.

For visibility at distance, Primary Arms includes their GLx 4-16×50 FFP MIL-DOT Riflescope and brand-new GLx 30mm 20MOA riflescope mount. The GLx 4-16×50 FFP Riflescope is a versatile optic that excels at medium-to-long distances. This scope’s turrets use steel adjustment rings and a proprietary locking system to quick and accurate turns that will last a lifetime. This scope comes supported by Primary Arms’ brand new GLx 30mm 20MOA Cantilever Riflescope Mount, which is made with top-quality materials here in the USA. With hardened steel hardware and a special phosphate coating, this mount can apply more clamping force for greater durability and zero-retention.

To enter this giveaway and to view the full terms and conditions, simply visit the Giveaway Landing Page or follow the instructions on the accompanying Primary Arms Blog article. The giveaway will run until July 31, 2020 at 11:59pm CST. The winner of this giveaway will be contacted via email by August 3rd. Read more

Firearms

Primary Arms Offers FN America AR15 Barrels

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms now offers a full selection of 5.56 AR15 barrels from FN America. These barrels stand out with exceptional quality and durability, covering a wide variety of barrel and gas lengths with both cold hammer forged and button-rifled machining. If you’re looking to complete your rifle with a truly combat-proven barrel, these barrels from FN America are built to perform in the most demanding environments worldwide.

From quality materials to precision craftsmanship, every FN barrel is built for peerless reliability and accuracy in adverse conditions. Each barrel comes from 41V50 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel, which is either cold hammer forged or button-cut for improved consistency and longevity in combat. The bore is chrome-lined to further protect the rifling, while the exterior receives a full Manganese Phosphate coating to prevent corrosion from humid or wet environments. With 1:7RH Twist and M4 feed ramps, these barrels help you get the most from high-grain precision ammunition.

“We are excited to kick off our recent FN America partnership with their high-quality line of AR-15 barrels,” says Aaron Whatley, Primary Arms’ Director of Merchandising. “These barrels are all chrome lined, high pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected, and machined with proven gas port values for reliable functionality.”

Even with these high-quality components, most FN America barrels are priced fairly between $199.99 and $299.99, making them a great choice for builders looking to get premium performance without breaking their budget. For a full list of available models, check the FN Barrels page on the Primary Arms website.

Firearms

Use onX Hunt’s CWD Map to Fight Spread of Deadly Disease

ATHENS, GA (August 21, 2020) – Traveling out of state to hunt this fall? Do you know if you’ll be hunting in a chronic wasting disease (CWD) zone? You can easily find out using the free CWD map layer in the onX Hunt App, the leader in mobile mapping technology for outdoor adventures. The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) partnered with onX in 2018 to create the information layer that can help deer hunters fight the spread of CWD, and the group works with onX to update the layer immediately whenever CWD is detected in new counties.

The CWD layer is included free for all who purchase the onX Hunt App. When the nationwide layer is activated, it highlights in red each county where the disease has been confirmed. Tapping or clicking inside any affected county will pull up the QDMA’s CWD web page for additional information.

For more information on the CWD map layer: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app/features/cwd-map Read more

Wildlife

Legacy Sports POINTER KST-1230 Single Barrel Trap

Reno, NV –

Legacy Sports Int’l is excited to announce that their POINTER KST-1230 Single Barrel Trap is now shipping. This is a great looking entry level trap gun that is easy on the wallet too! The POINTER KST-1230 comes in 12 ga. with a 2 ¾ “chamber, a 30” Raised and Vented Wide Rib Barrel and a fiber optic front sight, 5 Extended screw in chokes are included – ( Full, Modified, Improved Mod, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder ) , Walnut stock with adjustable cheek piece , Walnut Beavertail forend, Ejector and all at a very Reasonable Price !

POINTER KST-1230
12 ga.
2 3/4” chamber
30” Raised & Vented Wide Rib Barrel
Fiber Optic front sight
5 Extended Chokes
Walnut Stock with adjustable Cheek piece
Beavertail Walnut forend

MSRP’s at $599 Read more

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