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Win a Knife and Custom Kydex Set-up from Going Gear & L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives
Going Gear and L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives have joined up to create a one of a kind offering. One lucky winner will receive a Genesis knife with a custom Kydex sheath from L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives as well as the items stored in the sheath: Numyth Vulcan Fire Piston, Numyth Tohil Lighter, NDur Medium Map Compass, and Olight S10 Baton Flashlight all from Going Gear.
Word has it that this contest started out as a challenge that a Kydex rig couldn't be created that would be modular and wearable. The result seems to have exceeded expectations! The contest runs from May 13, 2014 to May...
SURESHOT JEWELRY Signs on as Bronze Sponsor for 2014 35th Anniversary MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup National Championship
SureShot Jewelry, industry leader for shotgun and bullet casing jewelry in the United States, has signed on as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2014 35th Anniversary MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup National Championship. Known as the most prestigious and richest shooting tournament in the world, the event will take place in Columbia, Missouri between May 21 and May 24, 2014.
SureShot Jewelry, industry leader for shotgun and bullet casing jewelry in the United States, has signed on as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2014 35th Anniversary MidwayUSA & NRA...
Shooters Make Ready for the 2014 CMMG Midwest 3-Gun Championships
The 9th annual CMMG Midwest 3-Gun Championships sponsored by Brownells will take center stage June 6-8 at the Midwest 3 Gun | Fire for Effect Range near Fayette, Missouri.
Since 2003, the Midwest 3 Gun Championships has quickly become one of the largest and most anticipated 3-gun matches in the country. "The M3G match has been an integral event that has helped fuel the fastest growing practical/action shooting sport in the industry", said Larry Wayland, Match Director. "Our goal has always been to create a challenging and fun competition with arguably the largest prize table giving every...
Garmin Acquires Fusion Electronics
Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fusion Electronics Limited and its subsidiaries. Fusion is a privately-held provider of integrated marine audio equipment, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. The completion of the acquisition, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected to occur on June 30, 2014.
"Fusion has pioneered a number of innovations in marine audio. Their ability to integrate their products with...
NOAA Fisheries Slashes Gulf Red Snapper Season to Only 9 Days
The 2014 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational season in federal waters is 9 days, opening at 12:01 a.m., June 1, 2014, and closing at 12:01 a.m., on June 10, 2014. The red snapper bag limit is 2 fish with a 16-inch minimum total length size limit.
At its April 2014 meeting, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council requested an emergency rule to revise the recreational accountability measures for red snapper by applying a 20-percent buffer to the recreational quota, which results in a recreational annual catch target of 4.312 million pounds whole weight. This emergency rule will not...
SilencerCo Deploys Limited-edition T-Shirts to Benefit Operation Supply Drop
SilencerCo - a silencer manufacturer and leading innovator in the fastest-growing segment of the firearms industry - announced today a limited-edition run of T-shirts to aid military charity Operation Supply Drop and their upcoming event, “8-Bit Salute.” The company will donate $5 from each sale to the organization.
Production of the shirts will be limited to five designs, released individually on a weekly basis at www.silencerco.com. Each is punctuated by a throwback design that buyers will recognize from classic Nintendo NES games - coinciding...
“That Dog Can Hunt” Takes the Grandchildren on a Quail and Pheasant Hunt on the Pursuit Channel
Last fall, Doug, Carl and Becky Halphin rounded up all of the grandkids and took them on a pheasant and quail hunt outside of Kansas City. The weather was perfect and winds were light - just what you need to make a bird hunt successful. Great dog work made the day just about perfect. Very seldom does the entire family have an opportunity to hunt together so it made the day a very memorable one.
Watch "That Dog Can Hunt" on the Pursuit Channel Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. and Monday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m., all times eastern.
Hosted by Carl and Doug Halphin, "That Dog Can Hunt" shares tips and...
Martens Joins Solar Bat to Design New Line of Sunglasses
Solar Bat Sunglasses and professional B.A.S.S. Elite Series angler Aaron have teamed up to design a line of sunglasses for the serious bass fisherman.
Optometrist and owner of Solar Bat Dr. Gary Nesty stated, “I am excited to team with Aaron to design and market an Aaron Martens’ Signature Series line of sunglasses. Aaron is one of the premier bass fishermen in the USA with a list of credentials that speak forthemselves. Aaron is also know by his peers as one of, if not the most, meticulous, well organized and innovative fishermen on the B.A.S.S. Elite Trail. Solar Bat will utilize...
Bass Pro Shops and NHF Day Continue Partnership
Conserving wildlife and the lands that hold what we all enjoy are of the utmost importance. National Hunting and Fishing Day is a day set aside to celebrate all that sportsmen do to support those efforts. This year Bass Pro Shops once again announces its continued, major sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Bass Pro Shops support to NHF Day has benefitted hunters, fishermen and outdoorsmen for the past eight years. NHF Day is set to take place on the fourth Saturday in September. This year NHF Day falls on September 27.
“Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris has made giving...
HAVA’s “Adopt Fritz” Military Program Extended
Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) has announced a unique essay-writing contest for veterans and active duty military. “Adopt Fritz” gives these veterans the opportunity to earn the right to adopt a German Short-haired Pointer that is specially trained by Washington-based Sagebrush Gun Dogs.
The promotion runs from April 15 to June 1, 2014, and includes a three-day training program for the new owner and his new hunting friend.
“‘Adopt Fritz’ is an unusual program for us in that it will allow veterans and active duty military to write an essay that represents
...MOJO’s Terry Denmon to Be Inducted into Outdoor Legends National Hall of Fame
Garry Mason, Founder of the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame announced that Terry Denmon, Professional Hunter and President and CEO of MOJO Outdoors will be inducted into the National Hall of Fame at their annual ceremony in August which will be held in their hometown of Nashville, TN. Terry and MOJO are both based in Monroe, LA.
Terry joins such outdoor icons as Hank Parker, Bill Dance, Larry Weishuhn, Johnny Morris, Toxey Haas, Tom Knapp, Jimmy Houston, Jackie Bushman and other noted outdoor legends.
Including this year, only 91 persons have been inducted.
Garry says...
Kentucky Rifle Exhibit Opens at NRA National Firearms Museum
The Kentucky rifle, whose role in world history helped secure American independence and settle the United States, is now featured in a new exhibit at the NRA National Firearms Museum. The Kentucky Rifle, A Complete Narrative 1750-1850 spans from the classic American longarm’s pre-Revolutionary War origins to the onset of the American Civil War.
“Kentucky rifle” is the common name for the American longrifle produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Originating in the 1740s from German “Jaeger” rifles, deemed unsuitable for the backcountry, the Kentucky rifle was an...
Wildlife Conservation Society’s Christopher Golden Named 2014 National Geographic “Emerging Explorer”
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Golden, who for more than a decade has been conducting groundbreaking research on ecology and public health in Madagascar, has been named a 2014 National Geographic Emerging Explorer.
National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers Program recognizes and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring adventurers, scientists and innovators who are at the forefront of discovery, exploration and global problem-solving while still early in their careers. Each Emerging Explorer receives a $10,000 award to assist with research...
Bass Pro Shops Promoting NWTF through NASCAR
The American wild turkey will stake its claim as one of the fastest animals on the planet thanks to Bass Pro Shops’ promotion of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) through upcoming NASCAR races in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bass Pro Shops sponsors the Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates’ No. 1 Chevrolet, driven by Jamie McMurray, which is sporting a paint scheme promoting the NWTF for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 17.
“All of us at Bass Pro Shops are so proud of the conservation successes our friends at the National Wild Turkey Federation have...
The Rewards of Rod Selection
When it comes to catching bass from flowing water, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone better at it than Bassmaster Elite Series pro Stephen Browning.
Need proof?
How about taking his second title in a row from the Red River out of Shreveport, Louisiana, during the Bassmaster Central Open, for example. After all, it’s no easy feat getting enough big ol’ bucketmouths to smack when they’re holding tight to shallow-water structure for a win, let alone two years...
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Announces New Section Chairs
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is pleased to announce four new Section Chairs, who will act as a point of contact for association members seeking advice or information on matters related to that discipline. Section Chairs provide information and / or recommendations on subject matter within the discipline to the NTOA Board of Directors for its consideration / disposition.
The new Section Chairs include:
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Dr. LaMaurice Gardner is a fully licensed clinical psychologist working at the John Dingell...
Viridian Introduces the World’s First Taclight for S&W Shield
Viridian has launched the world’s first taclight for the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield, giving this popular weapon vastly improved defensive prowess.
The new Reactor TL (RTL) taclight packs world-class technology into a tiny package: advanced Radiance combat optics, powerful 140 lumen light, constant or strobe, and ECR Instant-On technology. Each Reactor includes a free holster and two sets of batteries.
“Demand for this product has been high, especially by law enforcement.” says Viridian President Brian Hedeen. “Officers often carry a Shield as a back-up or off-duty weapon....
SCI President Craig Kauffman Addresses Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee on Sportsmen’s Issues
On May 14, Safari Club International (SCI) President Craig Kauffman joined with other leaders from the hunting and conservation community to meet with the United States Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee at the U.S. Capitol. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) led the discussion along with 15 of his Senate colleagues. The meeting served as an opportunity to discuss legislative priorities for hunters and anglers for the remainder of the 2014 legislative session.
“SCI was presented with a unique opportunity to continue highlighting the baseless policy decisions made by the U.S....
New “Love at First Shot” Program for Beginning Female Shooters Launches on NRAWomen.TV
The NRA is proud to announce that Smith & Wesson® is sponsoring a new online series created by the NRA featuring the experiences of women who are new to shooting and guns. NRA News Commentator Natalie Foster brings a light-hearted and accessible touch as host of the series.
“When you do it right, guns aren’t just tools—they’re fun,” says Foster, “I know from experience that it’s all about starting off on the right foot.”
Love At First Shot aims to help women who are interested in learning more about shooting and developing their skills, but who might feel...
KTM & HG Stickers: Loyal, Long-term Partnership Continues
KTM Motorsports and Henrik Gustavsson of HG Stickers have announced that their loyal, long-term partnership is to continue as it now enters its second decade. HG Stickers are the official sponsor for KTM’s official Motocross, Enduro and Rally factory teams.
HG Stickers CEO Gustavsson: “When I started my partnership back in 2004 with the KTM team, I was 100% sure that I had a good product. The big challenge was to make sure that we could deliver in time. After the first year I got very positive feedback from the team that the quality of the decal kits was excellent and in 2008, I signed...