Michigan DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17

Registration for these classes opens Monday

Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain hunter safety education certificates.

More than 40 additional class locations statewide will be posted and available for registration starting Monday, July 7.

To purchase a hunting license in Michigan, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1960, is required to successfully complete an approved hunter education course. Read more

Hunting

Hornady Announces Get Loaded PLUS Promotion

Light ‘em up with Get Loaded® PLUS – the biggest and most exciting reloading promotion from Hornady® is now better than ever. Reloaders from across the country know and trust the classic Get Loaded offer – and for the remainder of 2025, it’s more loaded than ever.

Through December 31, 2025, customers who purchase select Hornady reloading products can now choose between premium bullets OR brass cases, PLUS they’ll receive a free HIT® Target Impact™ Indicator with every qualifying purchase.

Depending on the products purchased, reloaders can receive up to 500 bullets or 5 packs of brass cases (with values up to $306) PLUS the all-new, HIT® Target Impact™ Indicator.

Qualifying Products: Read more

Ammunition, Promotions

WATCHTOWER Firearms Launches Independence Day Promotion

WATCHTOWER Firearms, an American-made, veteran-owned high-quality firearms manufacturer, is proud to announce a special promotion in celebration of Independence Day. Starting today, customers can enjoy $100 OFF and FREE SHIPPING on all American-made double-stack 1911s until July 13th, 2025.

For those looking to add a new piece to their collection, the promotion includes the popular APACHE in both Black & Graphite and Copper & Graphite variations. Additionally, customers can also take advantage of the limited edition DEMOLITIA Core Package, a collaboration with Demolition Ranch. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Mossberg Adds Cerakote Versions of 590R Shotguns with Rotary Safety Selector

Mossberg is introducing four new versions of their 590R rotary safety selector 12-gauge, pump action shotguns with Cerakote Olive Drab Green or Flat Dark Earth polymer-ceramic finish on the receiver, barrel, heat shield and magazine tube. These full-featured, pumps are designed for quick target acquisition, ease of operation, and adjustability.

The 590R 12-gauge shotguns with Rotary Safety Selector and improved ergonomics for a pistol grip platform. New ground-breaking features include a redesigned user-serviceable forend; integrated barrel/single heat shield; and ambidextrous, rotary safety selector.

All 590R’s include non-binding twin action bars; positive steel-to-steel lock-up and anti-jam elevator; dual extractors; aluminum receiver; drilled and tapped receivers. And further enhancing the platform is a convenient 6+1 round clean-out magazine tube with cap for ease of maintenance.

Key Features of the 590R Pump-Action Shotguns: Read more

Firearms

Steelhead Outdoors’ Limited-Edition Founders Pistol Lock Box

Patriotic colors combine with trusted American-made security

Shakopee, MN – Steelhead Outdoors introduces a limited edition pistol lock box with a sophisticated blue steel body and rich red opening handle. Just in time to celebrate the 4th of July, America’s freedoms and America’s founders, the Fast Access Pistol Box Founders edition is available at Steelheadoutdoors.com and SafeandVaultStore.com. All Steelhead Outdoors firearm storage solutions are proudly Made in the USA.

The Founders limited edition provides gun owners with a bold blue-and-red color design to celebrate American pride. This secure storage solution measures 8.5 inches wide, 12.25 inches long, and 3 inches high, weighing just under 15 pounds. Engineered for mobility and durability, the Founders Edition features a Genuine Simplex mechanical lock offering quick access without relying on electronics, batteries, or keys. Ideal for travel, it transitions seamlessly from home nightstand to vehicle or hotel room. The Founders Edition is priced at $310, while the standard Fast Access Pistol Lock Box has an MSRP of $300. Read more

Firearms

Smith & Wesson Releases Lipsey’s Exclusive 610 and 617 Mountain Gun Models

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, is proud to announce the release of two new Lipsey’s Exclusive revolvers, the Model 610 and Model 617 Mountain Guns.

Starting off with the Model 610, this large-sized N-Frame is single/double action, is chambered in 10mm Auto, and has a 6-round capacity. It features an all stainless-steel construction, beveled cylinder front edge, and is designed with a lightweight tapered-profile 4.25-inch barrel. The overall weight of the Model 610 comes in at 40.2 ounces and its overall length is 9.6 inches. It also includes a patridge-style front sight with a gold bead insert and a black adjustable rear sight for improved sight acquisition. Contributing to its timeless appeal, the new Model 610 Mountain Gun boasts a high-grade walnut Bear Hug grip, designed by Tyler Gun Works.

The second new release, the Model 617 Mountain Gun, is chambered in 22LR and has a 10-round capacity. It is built on a medium-sized K-frame and weighs 36.1 ounces, with an overall length of 9.46 inches. Similar to the Model 610, it shares the same all-stainless-steel construction, gold bead front and adjustable rear sight, beveled cylinder front edge, and high-grade walnut Bear Hug grips.

Introducing the new Model 610 and Model 617 Mountain Guns – classic aesthetic, with superior performance. Be sure to check out the new Lipsey’s Exclusive revolver Models at www.smith-wesson.com or www.lipseys.com.

To stay up to date on all the latest news and events, be sure to follow Smith & Wesson on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

Firearms

FPC Brief: California’s Age-Based Firearms Ban Is Unconstitutional

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that the organization has commenced appellate briefing at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Poway Weapons & Gear v. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, FPC’s challenge to California’s ban on firearm purchases by adults under the age of 21.

“This case, in essence, presents a simple yet profound question: may a peaceable citizen of this Nation, legally dependent on no one but himself or herself for care and protection, nevertheless be deprived of the right to keep and bear arms on account of age? The Second Amendment, which is premised on the understanding that the peaceable citizens of this Nation are entitled to bear arms for their own defense, demands that the answer to this question be no,” the brief says. Read more

Gun Control

U.S. Army Awards $4.9 Million Contract for More FN M240L Medium Machine Guns

FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $4.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army with additional FN® M240L medium machine guns. The M240L was originally adopted by the U.S. Army in 2010, after a joint development effort with FN to create a lighter, yet durable, medium machine gun.

The M240L has been the cutting-edge for lightweight medium machine guns with an overall weight reduction of five pounds from its predecessor, the FN M240B, without any impact to performance or longevity. The 18 percent weight reduction was achieved by incorporating titanium into the design, including the receiver, and introducing new manufacturing methods to adjust for the material properties. Read more

Firearms

Kimber’s Promotional Campaign for the Next Gen 1911

Kimber Mfg. is providing consumers with the chance to win a NEW Next Generation 1911. For four weeks in July, consumers can head to Kimberamerica.com and register for a chance to win a free Next Generation Kimber in the select finish and caliber of their choice. Released in June, the new Next Generation 1911 offerings from Kimber have flown off dealer shelves, garnering a renewed interest in this classic design that delivers 21st century attributes. Kimber meticulously crafted these new offerings by listening to their core customer and took the desirable elements from the 2K11 and integrated them into their original 1911 platform.

In a short window, these updates have captured the attention of fans on social media as well as competitive shooters at consumer events. Now, through the end of the month of July, our fans will have the opportunity to enter to win one of the new Next Gen 1911’s from Kimber by entering the sweepstakes through July 24th, 2025. One winner will be chosen every week. The winner will be able to choose the color and caliber of their new 1911. The options available to win are:

NG1911 models will be available in full stainless steel in 9mm and .45 ACP as well as custom two tone, also in 9mm and .45 ACP. The terms & conditions of the promotion can be found online at kimberamerica.com Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Michigan DNR launches 2025 wild turkey brood survey

A wild turkey hen leads her young poults across a dirt path in summer
July 1, 2025

Michigan residents, are you ready to talk (or spot) turkey? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources needs your help to tally wild turkeys this summer.

From July 1 through Aug. 31, the DNR will run its annual wild turkey brood survey – a community science effort for people statewide to report sightings of wild turkeys and turkey broods (hens with their young). By taking just a few minutes to report any turkeys you see, you’ll be contributing valuable data to track the health of the state’s turkey population. Read more

Wildlife
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