Arizona Elk Heading West Virginia

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — In late February, dozens of elk from Arizona will be establishing a permanent change of residency more than 2,000 miles away.

The healthy, strapping animals were captured earlier this week through a partnership between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission approved the capture and transport as part of West Virginia’s ongoing restoration project at its August meeting.

“We’re pleased to assist the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources in its efforts to restore elk to their native range,” said Jim Ammons, commission chairman. “Helping restore wildlife populations is in keeping with the vision of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, using science-based principles to manage wildlife in the public trust.”

The roughly 50 cows and 10 bulls, captured east of Flagstaff, will be quarantined for a minimum of 33 days before being loaded on livestock trailers and transported to the 24,245-acre Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in southwest West Virginia, where they will join nearly two dozen elk received in 2016 from Kentucky. Read more

Wildlife

Streamlight Adds Two Models to TLR Weapon Light Series

EAGLEVILLE, PA   – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, added two new low profile models to its extensive line of TLR® rail-mounted tactical lights, the TLR-7® and the TLR-8®, which also features an integrated red aiming laser. Extraordinarily lightweight, the new lights are among the smallest rail-mounted lights in the TLR line; each delivers 500 lumens for a variety of tactical uses.Ultra-Light and Low Profile TLR-7® and TLR-8®; Each Delivers 500 Lumens Read more

Optics

Armasight by FLIR PVS-14-51

WILSONVILLE, OR   – The AN/PVS-14multi-purpose night vision monocular was commissioned by the United States Military in the late ‘90s. Today, there are still more AN/PVS-14 units deployed in NATO forces around the world than any other night vision device. The AN/PVS-14 was the first real multi-use night vision monocular, fulfilling a wide variety of Military needs. Due to its versatile and reliable service history, it also became one of the most popular night vision units for law enforcement professionals

The new Armasight by FLIR PVS-14-51 is a single-tube multi-purpose tactical night vision monocular employing the same framework and battle-proven design as the legendary AN/PVS-14, but updated with a full range of FLIR’s Gen2+, Gen3, and advanced FLAG Filmless Auto-Gated IIT night vision technologies.

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Optics

Zulu9 Binocular from SIG SAUER

The ZULU9 binocular was one of the core products when SIG SAUER launched its Electro-Optics division.  It is an ultra-premium mid-to-long range binocular that utilizes a unique and efficient Abbe-Koenig prism designed to produce the highest in light transmission and brightness. For 2018, the ZULU9 line will be expanded to include a new model with increased magnification and a larger objective.

“With a single glance, you’ll immediately know how stunning the HDX™ image quality is in our rugged ZULU9 binoculars,” said Andy York, President SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Division, “This is a long-range binocular that holds up in the most severe climates, it is perfect for open country and western shooting and hunting, and is backed by Sig Sauer’s Infinite Guarantee.” Read more

Optics

Uberti USA El Patrón Grizzly Paw for Shooters with Large Hands

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Shooters asked, Uberti USA responded. The new El Patrón Grizzly Paw revolvers bring a better-fitting version of a tried-and-true revolver to shooters with larger hands. Perfect for single-action competitors and Old West enthusiasts, the new El Patrón Grizzly Paw models bring modern reliability to the iconic 1873 Army design known as the “Peacemaker.”

The El Patrón Grizzly Paw delivers a custom-grade revolver to shooters equipped with the same trusted features as the original El Patrón enhanced by a larger set of checkered walnut grips. Available in the two most popular calibers (.357 Magnum and .45 Colt), each available with either a 4.75- or 5.5-inch barrel, all configurations of the new El Patrón Grizzly Paw feature a rich, case-hardened frame, numbered cylinders and EasyView sights. Read more

Firearms

New F40 Rifle, XP4 Pistol from Stoeger Airguns

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Stoeger Airguns introduces a pair of airguns that deliver performance and value for shooters of all levels. Whether they use airguns as an affordable option for keeping their shooting skills sharp or whether they enjoy the challenge and excitement of hunting small game, these airguns are long on features for an enjoyable day on the range or in the field.

The new Stoeger Airguns F40 rifle is a fixed-barrel rifle with underlever cocking, available as a rifle only or as part of a rifle/optics combo. Airgun shooters know that underlever airguns offer many advantages over break-barrel airguns, including mechanical consistency of shots. With perfect rigidity between barrel and receiver, the design enhances the rifle’s accuracy. Plus, there is considerably less wear to the airgun’s most important areas – where the barrel meets the receiver and at the hinge pin. And with the extra weight of the cocking lever ideally located beneath the barrel, the rifle is steadier and inherently more accurate.

Available in both .177 and .22 caliber configurations, the new Stoeger Airguns F40 rifle features a powerful spring piston, a two-stage adjustable trigger, an automatic, ambidextrous safety and a hardwood stock. The rifle produces up to 1,200 fps velocities with the .177 caliber (up to 1,000 fps with lead) and up to 1,000 fps with the .22 caliber version (up to 800 fps with lead). MSRP for the rifle only is $199 for both calibers. The rifle/optics combo package includes a 3-9×40 riflescope and has an MSRP of $229. Read more

Firearms

Franchi Affinity Catalyst Now Available in 20 Gauge Configuration

ACCOKEEK, MD – Franchi addressed the specific sizing and configuration needs of female shotgun shooters with its introduction of the Catalyst line of shotguns. More than just the same shotgun with a shorter barrel and a youth-dimension stock, the Franchi Catalyst shotguns address the specific cast, length-of-pull, drop and comb requirements to suit the needs of female hunters and sport shooters.

Following the successful introduction of the Affinity Catalyst and Instinct Catalyst shotguns, Franchi is expanding this line of shotguns designed specifically for women with the addition of the 20-gauge Affinity semi-auto shotgun. The addition of the 20-gauge model allows female shooters the option of a field gun with less felt recoil and even more nimble handling. Read more

Firearms

STEINER Introduces MOA T5Xi Tactical Scopes

GREELEY, Colo. — From combat to competition, the Steiner T5Xi Series of riflescopes bring unmatched clarity, accuracy and confidence to any situation. The popular Special Competition Reticle (SCR™) reticle is now available in MOA adjustments on the 3-15×50 and the 5-25×56 models.

Both the 5-25×56 and 3-15×50 configurations feature a rugged, 34mm tube, etched glass reticle and a first focal plane, as well as low-profile, resettable Never-Lost™ turrets and a locking diopter ring. The illuminated SCR reticle has a second rotation indicator that shows each ¼ MOA of elevation through the indication window on the elevation turret. Read more

Optics

Luxury Firearms Introduces the FK Brno 7.5 Field Pistol at SHOT

(Midwest City, OK) Luxury Firearms, America’s premier distributor for FK BRNO, is proud to introduce the FK BRNO 7.5 Field Pistol to firearm enthusiasts for the first time this year at SHOT Show. Luxury Firearms was established (under parent company, International Firearm Corporation) with the sole purpose of importing and distributing this magnificent Czech made firearm to the United States. The wait is finally over, and this January in Las Vegas, Luxury Firearms will give American shooters their first look at the world’s most powerful handgun.

Since its unveiling at IWA in 2015, the FK BRNO 7.5 Field Pistol has quickly become one of the most talked about and highly anticipated firearms among shooters and gun owners worldwide. According to data from the US Armed Forces, handguns have always been limited to engagement inside of 25 meters. Now imagine a pistol that can deliver a terminal effect up to 150 meters while delivering a  4” group consistently at 100 meters. A handgun with the recoil of a 40, the size of a 45, high capacity of a 9mm and the ballistics similar to a 30 cal carbine. No longer does a pistol have to be a secondary weapon.  Someone carrying an FK Field Pistol now has a primary weapon capable of doing what was once only available in a rifle configuration. Read more

Firearms

Mote Scientists Join White Shark Expedition


By Shelby Isaacson, Mote Marine

Dr. Bob Hueter, Director of the Center for Shark Research at Mote Marine Laboratory, and scientists from several other institutions are boarding OCEARCH’s research vessel this week for a return expedition to the waters off South Carolina, north Florida and Georgia –Expedition Lowcountry II. This Jan. 15-Feb. 5 trip, the 31st expedition hosted by OCEARCH, aims to expand scientific knowledge about white sharks, popularly known as great white sharks.

“We’re returning to the Lowcountry because our white sharks led us here,” said Chris Fischer, OCEARCH founding chairman and Expedition Leader. Previous data collected shows that OCEARCH’s mature, Lowcountry-tagged white sharks have traveled differing paths from those of OCEARCH’s mature, Cape Cod white sharks. The team is returning to gather data that will assist researchers in understanding if there are differences in habitat use of the Lowcountry vs. the Cape Cod white sharks. Read more

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