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Comp-Tac’s Gordon Carrell Extends Republic of Texas IDPA Win Streak to 12
For the 12th year in a row Gordon Carrell of Comp-Tac Victory Gear captured the Stock Service Pistol division title at the Lone Star State's IDPA championship, the Comp-Tac Republic of Texas Championship.
Finishing with a final score of 229.81, Carrell not only took the SSP division title but also finished High Overall for the second year in a row. With just 28 points down in the match, he also took home the title of Most Accurate.
"This year's Republic of Texas was one of the most challenging and well run matches I have had the pleasure of...
NSSF Ask You to Urge Your Representative to Support H.R. 2807 Encourage Landowners to Make Conservation Donations
Call your U.S. Representative to seek his or her support for the Conservation Easement Incentive Act (H.R. 2807) which is scheduled to be considered by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee tomorrow (Thursday, May 29).
This important legislation will provide permanent tax incentives to family farmers, ranchers and other landowners who make conservation donations that benefit wildlife, enhance hunting, fishing and shooting access and keep working lands working and intact.
Currently, landowners who make conservation-related donations can deduct
...This Week in MidwayUSA’s ‘Larry’s Short Stories’ – Zebra Hunt
White with black stripes or black with white stripes; that idea never crossed my mind when I lined up on his left shoulder and squeezed the trigger. The herd was in a small, burned area, with the male off to the right – and we had quietly made our approach through the tall grass, on hands and knees. I wanted to get within 100 yards, as my rifle had open sights -- but at 125 yards we ran out of cover.
It was a kneeling shot; the PH kept the sticks together and stood them on end. I grabbed them with my left hand, laid the rifle across my wrist for support - and took the shot. The zebra...
Cody Webb Tackles Erzberg
Beta USA's Cody Webb tackles one of the toughest races in the world this coming weekend (May 29 - June 1), the Red Bull Hare Scramble, in Austria. The Red Bull Hare Scramble consists of a four hour race where racers must reach 20 check points during the allotted time to win the event; an accomplishment that very few riders attain. While Webb is one of the few Americans representing this year, his technical skills, endurocross experience, and trials background should make him a contender for the win.
2013's Erzberg champion, Graham Jarvis, remains a favorite; however, Webb topped Jarvis...
RFA Urges Nonpartisan Vote on HR 4742
The House Natural Resources Committee will hold a full committee markup on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. The full committee is expected to vote on HR 4742, a bill introduced by Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) to improve and strengthen many provisions of the current Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
The "Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act" would provide greater deadline flexibility in rebuilding fish stocks, modify annual catch limit and accountability measures to...
Seakeeper Launches Demo Tour Aboard OBX 345 Express
The latest advances in gyro stabilization can now be experienced firsthand aboard the new Seakeeper demo boat, a custom 345 Express from OBX Boatworks. Seakeeper is showcasing the new vessel with an East coast US tour from June through September, including stops at major fishing tournaments.
Tagged "the ultimate fishing machine," the 345 Express blends a tournament-ready layout with amenities of a luxury cruiser. It features a hand-laid composite construction and custom joinery, and is powered by twin 300 hp outboards. The new Seakeeper 5 gyro onboard significantly reduces resonant boat...
New Book from Massad Ayoob Explores SIG-Sauer Pistols
Renowned firearms expert Massad Ayoob explores the ins and outs of the design and operation of various SIG-Sauer pistols in The Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer, 2nd Edition, the latest offering from Gun Digest Books. The book is available to purchase online and in stores now.
Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer dedicates whole chapters to the most popular models in the SIG-Sauer line-up, a format that allows Ayoob to discuss each pistol’s unique attributes in depth, as well as relevant information about various calibers, quirks throughout the model’s history, magazine and ammunition options,...
BFL All-American Features Nation’s Best Weekend Anglers on Wilson Lake
One of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing, the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy, will visit Wilson Lake in Florence, Ala., June 5-7.
Hosted by Florence/Lauderdale Tourism, the tournament will feature the top 49 boaters and top 49 co-anglers from across the country casting for top awards of up to $120,000 in the Boater Division and $60,000 in the Co-angler Division plus the opportunity to...
PROOF Research and TenCate Advanced Composites Announce Exclusive Agreement
PROOF Research, manufacturer of carbon fiber rifle barrels and composite material weapon system components and Tencate Advanced Composites announced that they have entered into an exclusive partnership to jointly develop, market and offer high-temperature prepreg materials to the aerospace industry. The materials will be produced at Tencate's state-of-the-art composite production facilities in California and will be formulated with PROOF Research's P2SI line of innovative, high-temperature resin systems.
P2SI, a division of PROOF Research, is...
Alabama High School Fishing Open Set for Wheeler Lake
The Bass Federation (TBF) and FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, will host a Student Angler Federation High School Fishing Open on Wheeler Lake in Rogersville, Ala., June 8. The tournament will be held in conjunction with the Walmart FLW Tour event being held on Lake Pickwick, and will offer high school anglers the chance to meet the country’s top bass anglers and experience the intensity of the FLW Tour while testing their own bass-fishing skills against their peers.
The Alabama High School Open is a two-person (team) event for students in grades 9-12. It is...
Jessie Duff Flourishes at 2014 NRA Biachi Cup
Taurus, the global leader in revolver manufacturing, is captivated with the Taurus Team Captain, Jessie Duff, for her outstanding achievements at the 2014 NRA Bianchi Cup.
Before the weekend was closed, Jessie won the Ladies Overall National Bianchi Cup Championship and also took 1st place in the Ladies Colt’s Speed Shoot-Off. She was the defending champion from last year’s event and for the 4th time, won the Ladies Bianchi Cup. Being one of Duff’s biggest events of the year and defending champion, she performed under the pressure. Duff was able to apply her talents and captured a...
SCI Leads the Charge Protecting Wildlife Management in Michigan
Yesterday, Safari Club International's (SCI) Michigan Chapters worked in conjunction with the Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (CPWM) to submit over 350,000 signatures to the Michigan Secretary of State in support of the ballot committee sponsoring a citizen-initiated law called the Scientific Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act.
“The voice of Michigan hunters and conservationists cannot be ignored. We are proud of everyone who has worked on the campaign to ensure that fish and wildlife are managed with sound science. Their work will be a lasting legacy to protect...
This Week in the Dominator 365 Web TV Spring Season Finale, Phillip Vanderpool Take Two Montana Merriam’s with One Shot
Dominator 365 host Phillip Vanderpool and cameraman Don Palmer have traveled the country this spring bringing you intense turkey hunting action. The due saved the best for last. Check out the Episode 10, the spring season finale of year one of Dominator 365 Web TV, and watch Phillip hammer two beautiful birds with one shot at Powder River Outfitters. Two heads in the Hawke crosshairs are better than one.
For an added bonus, we included a clip of D365 Team Member Clint Schwach and his cameraman Brandon Dority putting the Duel Game Calls to work in Missouri. Check out Clint laying down a...
Colt Shooter Mark Redl Wins Class, Most Accurate Shooter and Overall Awards at Valley Forge BUG Out
Colt’s Manufacturing Company is proud to announce three outstanding victories for sponsored-shooter Mark Redl at this weekend’s IDPA Eastern Regional BUG (Back Up Gun) Out at Valley Forge. Redl placed first in the Stock Service Pistol Master division, was named “Most Accurate Shooter” and earned the highest overall score of the weekend with 172.82 match points.
“We are all ecstatic about Mark’s accomplishments at the Valley Forge BUG Out,” said Joyce Rubino, Vice President of Marketing for Colt’s Manufacturing Company. “His hard work and dedication to the shooting sports...
Testride Joins Cabela’s NTC in Green Bay on Saturday
TESTRIDE comes to Green Bay, Wisc. in partnership with the big Cabela’s National Team Championship (NTC) walleye tournament in town. On Saturday, May 31, TESTRIDE offers complimentary rides in Evinrude-powered Ranger Boats from the Metro Boat Launch at 102 Bay Beach Road from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Whether a purchase is top of mind or only a dream of “someday,” the rides are free to the public and fun for the whole family. The first 50 attendees that take a TESTRIDE receive a free logo’d hat.
“Lots of folks enjoy getting to experience the quality boats and motors many of the...
IFA Redfish Tours Heads to Aransas Pass, TX on May 28th
Inshore anglers from across Texas and surrounding regions will meet at Aransas Pass, Texas, June 7-8 for the final 2014 Texas Division event of the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Presented by Hobie Fishing.
The IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s will begin its activities on Friday, June 6, with tournament registration at Redfish Willie’s at Redfish Bay Boat House (322 Huff St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336) from 5-7 p.m. followed by the captain’s meeting. Anglers will launch from the marina at safe light on Saturday, June 7. Check-in times will be...
Student of the Gun University Announces New Dates for 2014 Beyond the Band-Aid: Fighting First Aid
You don’t need to be a police officer to use a firearm to save a life. Similarly, you don’t need to be an EMT to stopgap a life-threatening injury and keep someone alive until the ambulance arrives.
If you are a gun owner, concealed carry permit holder or armed professional, you’ve probably spent countless hours on the shooting range practicing to take a life if forced into that situation. How much time have you spent learning and practicing to save a life?
You are many times more likely to be involved in a traumatic injury situation than a deadly force encounter requiring a...
Chicago Mayor to Propose Videotaping Gun Sales
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to propose an ordinance that will require all gun dealers within city limits to videotape firearm sales. According to The Chicago Tribune, the proposal is intended to crack down on gun traffickers and "straw" purchases, in which a proxy buyer illegally purchases a firearm for someone else. Emanuel will be introducing the plan at Wednesday's City Council meeting.
“Now that...
Texas Team Trail Presented by Cabela’s Concludes Season at Toledo Bend
The Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela’s will host its championship event of the 2014 tournament season at Toledo Bend Reservoir, June 7-8. The two-day championship will feature over 100% payout including two fully-rigged Ranger boats guaranteed.
Toledo Bend, one of the world’s premier bass fishing destinations, will provide an excellent test for TXTT anglers. A fully-rigged Ranger Z119C, valued at $45,000, is guaranteed for first place. Additionally, the second-place finishers will take home a Ranger Z118C valued at $34,000. The season-long chase for the TXTT Team of the Year is also...
Mitchell Announces Sweepstakes, May 28th
Mitchell has been making quite the splash over recent years, introducing the reinvigorated Mitchell 300 and 300 Pro. Now, the legendary company is running a sweepstakes contest that runs through July 31, 2014. Grand prize winners will receive one of 100 limited edition Mitchell 300 reels.
Winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received for each Monthly Entry Period, plus any non-winning entries from any previous monthly-entry period. The drawings will be conducted on or about the third business day after the end of each Monthly Entry Period, except for the...