SAF Applauds Pennsylvania Governor’s About-Face on Gun Dealers

BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation is applauding Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to recognize that gun dealers are essential to public safety, and has updated the list of life sustaining businesses to allow Keystone State gun owners to exercise their fundamental constitutional rights.

Wolf’s reversal came after the Pennsylvania state Supreme Court had ruled against an emergency legal challenge by several Second Amendment groups to the governor’s earlier order to close “non-life-sustaining” businesses due to the Coronavirus panic, but did not get to the merits of the case.

“Gov. Wolf’s change of heart is a welcome display of good sense and constitutional adherence,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Perhaps some other state governors could take a lesson from Wolf as they issue so-called ‘stay-at-home’ orders. SAF currently has a federal lawsuit against New Jersey, and we are working on lawsuits against Washington, Massachusetts and jurisdictions in California and North Carolina, among others. Read more

Gun Control

SIG SAUER Adds 716i TREAD AR-10 Rifle

SIG SAUER Adds to TREAD Brand with Introduction of Direct Impingement 716i TREAD AR-10 Rifle

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the 716i TREAD, a direct impingement, AR-10 platform that provides versatility for long range shooting and hunting while maintaining a lightweight design for easy carry. The 716i TREAD is easily customizable with existing TREAD branded accessories.

“The TREAD brand has gained recognition for offering premium products, at a competitive price point, that are designed, engineered and built with the same quality and innovation consumers expect from any SIG SAUER product,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The 716i TREAD brings the power of the AR-10 platform to the TREAD series and is an exciting expansion to the line. The rifle is lightweight with premium features right out of the box, and consumers can anticipate an affordable price point below $1,400 in stores. For those consumers that want to customize their rifle, they have the freedom to grow with TREAD branded accessories already available in stores that fit the 716i TREAD.” Read more

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Shoot-On.com Continues “Spring Fever Giveaway”

March, Valparaiso, IN – Shoot-On.com, the premiere source for gear reviews, hunting how-to articles, and DIY media content covering the shooting sports, hunting, and archery segments, announces that its Spring Fever Giveaway is still open to registrants. Participation in this giveaway is free to all and no purchase is necessary.

The Shoot-On Spring Fever Giveaway package includes an assortment of premium products ideally suited for the upcoming spring turkey season. The total prize package is valued at $1,390 and includes:

    • Savage Arms 212 Turkey Shotgun (12-gauge): $779
    • Aimpoint Micro H2 Optic: $828
    • Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Bundle: $74
    • Fiocchi Golden Turkey 12-gauge ammo (4 boxes): $60
    • Dryshod ViperStop Snakeproof Hunting Boots: $189

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Howa 1500 Gen 2 Gamepro Combos Now Shipping

Reno, NV – Legacy Sports International’s – NEW – HOWA Gen 2 GamePro Scoped Combo Series are in stock and now shipping!

The extremely popular HOWA GamePro Scoped Combos series are now available with threaded barrels for all blued calibers. Additionally, there are also Stainless offerings in .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor as well that have been added to the lineup. Many of today’s shooters and hunters prefer a threaded barrel option for either suppressor capabilities or for muzzle break installs. Now the Howa GamePro Gen 2 offerings enable this possibility. If you choose not to take advantage of the threaded barrel , no worries , your barrel is provided with a thread cap for normal use etc. Here are some of the specs for the NEW Howa GamePro Gen 2 Series :

    • Available in all Howa 1500 22” Std. and 24” Mag. offerings
    • HOGUE Pillar Bedded Overmold Stock – OD or BLK
    • Nikko Stirling GamePro Scope 3.5-10×44 AO – 1 inch tube
    • Threaded and Capped – ½” -28
    • Stainless Options in .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor
    • 3 Position Safety
    • Lifetime Warranty – Rifle & Scope !
    • SUB MOA Guarantee
    • MSRP Starting at $699

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American Tactical Introduces Nomad Turkey Shotgun

(Summerville, SC ) – American Tactical, US manufacturer and world-wide importer of firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment, is proud to offer the Nomad Turkey Shotgun.

The ATI Nomad Turkey Shotgun is the perfect firearm for turkey hunting enthusiasts. The single shot Turkey shotgun is lightweight, foldable and easy to transport into the field. Its available in 12, 20 or .410 gauge. Chamber options include 2 3/4″ and 3″ for 12 and 20 gauge, and 2 1/2″ and 3″ for .410 gauge. It features a 23″ vent ribbed barrel with folding break open action and a fiber optic front sight. The Turkey shotgun has a detachable see through saddle mount and an XXFull and Modified choke. Finally, it has a camo finish in a subtle pattern that’s sure to conceal your weapon in the field.

The Nomad Turkey Shotgun has an MSRP of $169.95. Item numbers are as follows: ATIG12NMD23C (12GA), ATIG20NMD23C (20 GA), and ATIG410NMD23C (.410 GA).

For more information on products from American Tactical, visit www.americantactical.us. For press inquiries contact Monica Arnold at pr@blueaugust.com.

Follow us on social media at Facebook.com/AmericanTactical or Instagram.com/AmericanTactical.us

About American Tactical:
American Tactical is both an American manufacturer and a world wide importer of firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment to the United States of America. Offering customers a broad range of shooting sports and defense products, they search the globe to bring the best quality and prices to buyers. In addition, they manufacture many products in the United States to offer American-made options in their vast product lineup.

Firearms

RapidStop Tourniquet

The RapidStop® Tourniquet is an award-winning, rapid application tourniquet that maximizes the chances of survival. Born out of the Boston bombings, developed at MIT and perfected by EMS, military and industry specialists – RapidStop® represents a hemostatic solution with military-grade ruggedness, all age suitability, superior single-handed application and the fastest average occlusion time.

A severed brachial, radial or ulnar artery presents a limited window of time depending on the injury before the decreasing blood pressure renders the injured unconscious. Shock can set in even sooner. Achieving full occlusion in the shortest time possible is critical. Faster application means faster stabilization, increasing chances of survival.

INTUITIVE.

Fast and easy single-handed self-application are paramount to a tourniquet’s effectiveness in any environment. RapidStop® stands out from the competition as one of the few tourniquets that exceed these life-saving requirements utilizing key patented and proprietary technologies. Read more

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TETRA AmpPods: Harold Knight’s Choice for Hearing Perfection

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As turkey hunters across North America prepare for the upcoming season, hearing technology company TETRA is giving hunters an edge … or in some cases, giving hunters their edge back with their all new AmpPods.

TETRA AmpPods are premium hearing devices designed to fit inside the ear canal to maximize the ear’s natural sound collection, enabling hunters to once again hear the sounds of a wild turkey, and better judge distance and direction.

“I tested the AmpPods last spring against a normal set of hearing aids…and was extremely impressed and satisfied with the results,” said Harold Knight, co-owner of Knight & Hale Game Calls. “With the AmpPods, I could hear and locate birds that I would have never heard before. TETRA’s products will always be at the top of my checklist as I prepare for each hunting season.”

TETRA devices are the most advanced hearing technology ever offered to outdoor enthusiasts, and are specially designed for hunters, by hunters. The founders are also hearing doctors having the highest expertise in sound and hearing technology.

“We know and understand that turkey hunters need to hear in order to be successful in the turkey woods,” said Dr. Bill Dickinson, TETRA CEO. “Detecting and locating that distant gobbler can mean the difference in filling your tag or going home empty handed. While AmpPods enhance the sounds of the game you’re in pursuit of, we also designed them to shut off immediately suppressing the gunshot to protect your hearing when it’s time to take the shot on that gobbler you’ve been listening to.”

TETRA’s hearing devices feature patent-pending Specialized Target Optimization™ (STO). STO is the world’s first hearing technology that isolates and enhances the exact frequencies needed to improve hearing for your specific hunting environment. STO accentuates gobbles, yelps, clucks and purrs for turkeys; barks and bugles for elk; and grunts, bleats and footsteps for deer while keeping other sounds at normal, natural levels.

TETRA uses a similar chip and digital noise reduction that consumers would typically pay $5,000 for in hearing aids, and can be customized to your hearing profile using an online hearing test.

MSRP:

60-Advanced: $699/pair

90-Premium: $999/pair

 

TETRA isn’t just hearing protection. It’s hearing perfection.

For more information about TETRA and its products, and to take an online hearing test to learn which product is best suited for your needs, visit www.tetrahunt.com.

Hunting

FBI Sees Rise In Fraud Schemes Related to Coronavirus Pandemic

Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following:

Fake CDC Emails.

Watch out for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other organizations claiming to offer information on the virus. Do not click links or open attachments you do not recognize. Fraudsters can use links in emails to deliver malware to your computer to steal personal information or to lock your computer and demand payment. Be wary of websites and apps claiming to track COVID-19 cases worldwide. Criminals are using malicious websites to infect and lock devices until payment is received.

Phishing Emails.

Look out for phishing emails asking you to verify your personal information in order to receive an economic stimulus check from the government. While talk of economic stimulus checks has been in the news cycle, government agencies are not sending unsolicited emails seeking your private information in order to send you money. Phishing emails may also claim to be related to:

  • Charitable contributions
  • General financial relief
  • Airline carrier refunds
  • Fake cures and vaccines
  • Fake testing kits

Counterfeit Treatments or Equipment.

Be cautious of anyone selling products that claim to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19. Be alert to counterfeit products such as sanitizing products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, goggles, full face shields, protective gowns, and gloves. More information on unapproved or counterfeit PPE can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh. You can also find information on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, www.fda.gov, and the Environmental Protection Agency website, www.epa.gov. Report counterfeit products at www.ic3.gov and to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center at iprcenter.gov.

If you are looking for accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19, the CDC has posted extensive guidance and information that is updated frequently. The best sources for authoritative information on COVID-19 are www.cdc.gov and www.coronavirus.gov. You may also consult your primary care physician for guidance.

The FBI is reminding you to always use good cyber hygiene and security measures. By remembering the following tips, you can protect yourself and help stop criminal activity:

  • Do not open attachments or click links within emails from senders you don’t recognize.
  • Do not provide your username, password, date of birth, social security number, financial data, or other personal information in response to an email or robocall.
  • Always verify the web address of legitimate websites and manually type them into your browser.
  • Check for misspellings or wrong domains within a link (for example, an address that should end in a “.gov” ends in .com” instead).

If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

General

SAF Sues New Jersey Governor for Depravation of Rights

BELLEVUE, WA – In a move directly linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey Gov. Philip D. Murphy and State Police Supt. Patrick J. Callahan, asserting violation of civil rights under color of law by shutting down firearms dealerships in the Garden State, thus preventing citizens from exercising their rights under the Second and Fourteenth amendments.

Murphy and Callahan are being sued in their official capacities. The case, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the State of New Jersey is known as Kashinsky v. Murphy.

Joining SAF in this action is the New Jersey Second Amendment Society, on behalf of Robert Kashinsky and Legend Firearms, a gun shop in the state. They are represented by noted civil rights attorney David Jensen.

Kashinsky sought to purchase a firearm for personal protection during the current crisis, but Murphy issued Executive Order 107 on March 21, which ordered all non-essential retail businesses closed to the public. The order does not include licensed firearms dealers on its list of “essential” businesses that may continue operating during the crisis.

“In order for New Jersey residents to purchase firearms,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “they must go through a licensed firearms retailer and pass a background check. However, Murphy’s order was subsequently followed by a notice posted on the State Police website that the agency is no longer conducting background checks.

“Gov. Murphy cannot simply suspend the Second Amendment, and neither can Supt. Callahan,” he continued. “Yet, under this emergency order, that’s exactly what they’re doing. The Constitution, and federal law, don’t allow that. New Jersey may have been the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights, but they’re the last state to recognize it.”

The lawsuit seeks an injunction restraining the defendants and everyone acting on their behalf from enforcing Executive Order 107 “to the extent it operates to flatly prohibit the purchase and sale of firearms and ammunition.”

The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 650,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.

Contact: Alan Gottlieb (425) 454-7012

Gun Control

USCCA Emphasizes Training and Responsible Gun Ownership

USCCA President Tim Schmidt Discusses Rise in Gun Sales Around COVID-19 Pandemic On Fox News This Week

As anxiety has grown around the COVID-19 pandemic in recent days, news reports from across the country have detailed how more and more Americans are embracing their right to self-defense and choosing to be their families’ ultimate protectors. Ammo.com reports, for example, that revenue from sales on its website increased 309 percent from Feb. 23 through March 15, compared to a month before.

USCCA President Says Get Training

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association provides self-defense education, training and legal protection to more than 350,000 responsible gun owners across the country. The USCCA is the largest and fastest-growing association whose sole focus is the responsibly armed American.

In case you missed it, USCCA President and Founder Tim Schmidt was a guest on Fox News with Tucker Carlson this week, noting, “Now more than ever, people understand they need to be their families’ first line[s] of defense.”

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Schmidt noted that gun ownership and self-defense come with great responsibility, encouraging all Americans — particularly first-time firearms owners — to educate and train themselves in this critical area: “I applaud all of these brand-new people [who] are buying guns. […] So many — 90 percent — of these … people buying guns have never owned guns before. They’ve probably never even touched a gun,” he said. Read more

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