Michigan 2025 bear hunting season begins soon
Michigan’s annual bear hunting season begins this week! Here’s what you need to know before heading into the field.
MDT ACC Premier Gen 2 Now Available for Tikka T3/T3x and Remington 700 Long Action Platforms
MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. is proud to announce the expansion of the MDT ACC Premier Gen 2 Chassis System lineup, now available for the Tikka T3/T3x Long Action (Right Hand) and the Remington 700 Long Action CIP (Right Hand).
The ACC Premier Gen 2 is engineered to deliver next-level performance for competitive shooters and precision hunters alike. Building on the success of the original ACC platform, the Gen 2 features enhanced ergonomics, improved adjustability, and an integrated weight management system, allowing shooters to fine-tune balance and recoil control for maximum precision.
With the addition of the Tikka T3/T3x and Remington 700 long-action platforms, more shooters than ever can experience the advantages of the ACC Premier Gen 2. Both configurations maintain MDT’s reputation for uncompromising build quality, modularity, and innovation.
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BLM Law Enforcement Holds Recreational Shooters Accountable for Idaho Wildfires
Following investigation by Bureau of Land Management law enforcement, two recreational shooters will pay more than $24,000 to the BLM after firing illegal exploding ammunition that sparked the 2024 Leeds and Chalky Butte fires in southwest Idaho. Together, the fires scorched more than 700 acres of public land, underscoring the costly risks of illegal ammunition use. The BLM continues to urge safe, responsible recreation to protect communities and natural resources.
“These settlements show that unsafe recreation has real consequences, while ensuring the public is repaid for the damages and restoration of Idaho’s BLM lands,” said BLM Boise District Manager Shelly Lynch.
Recreational target shooting has been the leading cause of human-caused wildfires in Idaho during 2025, despite restrictions outlined in the Bureau of Land Management’s Idaho Fire Prevention Order. Common violations include the use of steel component ammunition, shooting at steel targets, and using exploding targets—among several restrictions designed to reduce wildfire risk.
“Fires that recklessly originate on public lands often impact private property and harm our community,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott. “In both cases, our BLM Idaho Fire partners were able to control the spread of these two fires and protect private property. The restitution paid by both perpetrators was necessary to offset the damages and fire suppression costs and will serve as a deterrent against improper use of our public lands in the future.”
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Win a Winchester Safe During NSSF’s Gun Storage Check Week
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—During Gun Storage Check Week’s September 1-7 observance, NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites people to enter the Gun Storage Check Week® Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Winchester Safes Bandit 19 full-size safe.
Gun Storage Check Week is a national campaign that reminds gun owners and their families to check on their firearm storage practices to ensure that unauthorized persons—an unsupervised child, someone with suicidal thoughts or a thief—cannot access an unsecured gun. The campaign’s slogan is “Make Sure It’s Secure®.”
“We thank Winchester Safes for its generous donation of a full-size gun safe to the Gun Storage Check Week Sweepstakes,” said Bill Brassard, NSSF Senior Director, Communications, who oversees Gun Storage Check Week. “The Bandit 19 safe symbolizes how we can secure and protect our firearms from unwanted access.” Read more
Weatherby Marks 80th Anniversary with Commemorative Rifle and Retro Ammo Boxes
Sheridan, WY – Weatherby, Inc., one of the most iconic names in firearms and ammunition, proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1945 by historic wildcatter Roy Weatherby, the company has remained family-owned and is now led by third-generation owner Adam Weatherby.
To honor eight decades of innovation and tradition, Weatherby is introducing two special releases: the Mark V 80th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle and a limited return of retro ammunition boxes. Together, these offerings blend the past, present, and future of Weatherby.
The 80th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle pays tribute to Roy Weatherby’s legacy with a classic look that reflects the company’s storied history, while incorporating modern features and materials, creating a beautiful blend of past and present. This unique rifle embodies the craftsmanship and forward-thinking designs that have defined Weatherby for 80 years.
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Five Endangered California Condors Set for Release on Public Lands Day
Despite setbacks from the White Sage Fire, new condors will join the Arizona-Utah flock on Sept. 27
Partners in Arizona-Utah California Condor conservation, including the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), will gather to celebrate Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, by witnessing five new members of the Arizona-Utah flock of endangered California condors take to the sky for the first time.
This year’s event, hosted by The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management, marks its 29th anniversary and will again feature an in-person celebration at the condor viewing site in the valley below the release pen, as well as a livestream of the release on the Peregrine Fund’s YouTube channel.
The five new condors, hatched and raised at the Oregon Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, are healthy and ready to join the flock. Their release marks a return to normalcy for The Peregrine Fund’s Condor Release and Management Facility, which evacuated two resident “mentor condors” and one rehabilitating condor during the White Sage Fire. The captive birds were moved from the clifftop flight pen to a safe location below. The wild flock members stayed safe by avoiding the area entirely. Read more
Franchi Introduces an Elite Rebate Program with their Momentum Rifle and an OnX Hunt Elite Subscription
Accokeek, MD –– This hunting season, Franchi invites you to go beyond boundaries, beyond expectations, and beyond the ordinary hunt with the launch of the 2025 Momentum Rebate Program. From now through November 30, 2025, every purchase of a Franchi Momentum rifle comes with a $100 rebate check by mail and a 12-month OnX Hunt Elite subscription, delivered digitally via email.
The Momentum: Built for the Hunt, Built for You
Franchi believes the best days are the ones spent in the field—shoulder to shoulder with friends, sharing the hunt and the stories that come with it. The Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle was created to make those days even better. Designed around the hunter’s natural instincts, the Momentum delivers 1-MOA accuracy with a smooth action, crisp adjustable trigger, and a free-floated barrel tuned for consistency. Its ergonomic stock, complete with Franchi’s TSA recoil pad, offers exceptional comfort and control, giving hunters the feeling of a rifle built just for them.
Whether it’s the whitetail woods, open prairies, or a high-country elk camp, the Momentum is crafted to give hunters a rifle that blends seamlessly into every pursuit. With every detail—from fit and feel to finish—Franchi stands behind its promise: to deliver firearms that transform every shot into part of a greater experience.
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Reptilia Launches the G-Plate for Glock 19 and Sig ROMEO X
Hillsborough, North Carolina – Reptilia is proud to announce the release of the G-Plate for Glock® 19 and Sig® ROMEO X. Originally developed for a specialized user group, this purpose-built mounting plate allows shooters to install the Sig ROMEO X optic on their Glock 19 slide without any permanent modifications, offering a streamlined solution for low-visibility carry and mission-ready configurations.
The G-Plate replaces the factory rear sight, seating securely in the Glock’s standard dovetail cut. The ROMEO X’s integrated rear sight pairs seamlessly with the G-Plate’s custom front sight post, ensuring reliable backup sight capability even in the harshest conditions.
Precision-machined from billet 17-4 stainless steel and finished in FNC (Nitride) for exceptional corrosion resistance, the G-Plate is engineered to deliver uncompromising strength and long-term durability.
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Rossi RS22 Pistol
[Bainbridge, GA] – Rossi expands its popular RS22 platform with the launch of the all-new RS22 Pistol—bringing trusted rimfire performance into a compact, suppressor-ready design with modern ergonomics and customization options.
A NEW DIMENSION TO THE RS22 PLATFORM:
The RS22 Pistol builds on the reputation of the proven RS22 rifle and reimagines it as a lightweight, compact pistol. Perfect for range days, small-game pursuits, or rimfire training, the RS22 Pistol delivers the same reliability and value Rossi shooters expect, now with features that maximize adaptability and control.
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Taurus 66 Combat 357 Revolver
Some people say that revolvers are dead. Some people say that there’s no place for a revolver as a modern concealed carry gun. Those people are wrong.
[Bainbridge, GA] – Taurus USA is proud to introduce the Taurus 66 Combat, the ultimate modern fighting revolver! Medium frame revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum have long been regarded by experts as excellent choices for personal protection, and now the 66 Combat is the final word in fighting revolvers thanks to its incredible list of features:
7 shot capacity: The Taurus 66 Combat is based on Taurus’ successful model 66 revolver, which unlike other medium frame revolvers features a 7 shot 357 Magnum cylinder, giving shooters a 15% increase in capacity.
357 Magnum chambering: this allows the 66 Combat to chamber a variety of rounds, from full house 357 Magnums down to light target loaded 38 Special, and everything in between.
High visibility fiber optic front sight: the fiber optic front sight is perfect for fast target acquisition, and aligns well with the squared off rear sight channel for a crisp, yet fast, sight picture.
Optics-Ready: Additionally, the 66 Combat comes drilled and tapped for the Taurus Optics Ready Option plates, sold separately on www.ShopTaurus.com, so that owners can add optics to their pistol for even faster target acquisition and improved long range accuracy.
3-Inch Barrel: The 3-inch barrel selected for the Taurus 66 Combat balances two key elements, concealability and performance. 3 inches allows most 357 Magnum loads to generate sufficient velocity to achieve ideal terminal ballistics, while balancing the guns concealability by decreasing the overall length.
Combat Tuned Trigger: Saving the best for last is the Taurus 66 Combat’s trigger. This trigger takes the already excellent trigger on the Taurus medium frame revolvers and tunes it for double action only, eliminating the hammer spur for fast draw and creating a smooth-as-glass rolling trigger pull that delight any shooter.
The Taurus 66 Combat was crafted with input from serious revolver shooters, trainers, and end users. It is the definitive statement on what makes a revolver good and would be an excellent choice for concealed carry and home defense models, making it versatile and user-friendly for experienced and new users alike.
About Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.:
Taurus Holdings, Inc. (“Taurus”) and its subsidiaries continue to revolutionize the firearm industry by producing innovative, high-quality products. Headquartered in Bainbridge, Georgia, Taurus remains dedicated to delivering reliable firearms that set the industry standard. Owned by Taurus Armas, S.A., a publicly traded company in Brazil, Taurus Armas S.A. produces a wide range of consumer and industrial products distributed worldwide. For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com.