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Crimson Trace Films with Guns & Gear TV
Crimson Trace, the recognized industry leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, has again filmed a series of television shows with the highly popular Guns & Gear TV show. The shows will begin appearing in July and can be seen on the Pursuit Channel from July to December 2014, and on The Sportsman Channel from January to June in 2015. These shows will feature the newest Crimson Trace products—and their features.
“Guns & Gear is all about exciting, high-tech products for shooters and hunters, and the Crimson Trace products are a perfect fit,” said Ryan...
Texas Team Trail Presented by Cabela’s Returns to Lake Livingston on April 23rd
The Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela’s will host its final, regular-season event of the 2014 tournament season on Saturday, May 3, at Lake Livingston. The 90,000-acre, shallow-water reservoir is located on the Trinity River, 50 miles north of Houston.
Registration for the event is already underway – anglers can secure an opportunity to pre-fish Friday, May 2, by completing their registration online or via phone prior to midnight on Thursday, May 1. All anglers that pre-register will also be entered into a drawing for a Power Pole Shallow Water Anchor. In addition, anglers that opt...
IFA Redfish Tour Atlantic Division Heads to Charlston, SC
Inshore anglers from across South Carolina and surrounding regions will converge at Charleston, S.C., May 3-4, for the 2014 Atlantic Division season-opening events 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, May 2, with tournament registration at St. Johns Yacht Harbor (2408 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island, SC 29455) from 5-7 p.m. followed by the captain’s meeting. Anglers will launch at safe light on Saturday, May 3, and return to St. Johns for the...
Tacprogear Soft Armor Receives NIJ Certification
Tacprogear, a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, is proud to announce NIJ Standard 0101.06 Certification for Threat Level IIIA soft body armor under the Tacprogear and Tacprogear BLACK brands.
NIJ Threat Level IIIA body armor provides the user the highest level of protection currently available from concealable body armor. NIJ Level IIIA certified Tacprogear and Tacprogear BLACK soft body armor provides protection against .357 SIG FMJ FN bullets with nominal masses of 125 gr. impacting at a velocity of...
Coma Maintains Second in Leg 3 of Sealine Rally
On a day where navigation remained the key issue for riders competing in the Sealine rally in Qatar, KTM factory rider Marc Coma finished Leg Three as part of a closely fought group of four lead riders in second place with a small 2 minute 15 seconds deficit to leader Joan Barreda.
Coma is in second overall about 1 minute 30 behind Barreda. Coma’s factory teammate Jordi Viladoms was fourth and is third overall setting up a battle between these three Spanish...
Larson Electronics Donates Rechargeable LED Spotlights to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
The Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary is a rare and fantastic opportunity to get up close to endemic Malaysian elephants. The elephants at the sanctuary have been rescued from all over Peninsula Malaysia, providing them a safe sanctuary in the wild.
The elephant sanctuary was established in 1989 within the Krau Wildlife Reserve, and is managed by the Malaysian Department of Wildlife and National Parks. The elephants at the sanctuary are not captured elephants, they are elephants that have been abandoned and are at risk of harm in nature, therefore adopted by the sanctuary. Read more »
Gary Mol’s Bullet Bunker Showcases Newest Designs at 143rd NRA Meeting & Exhibits
Custom designed, Ted Nugent Bullet Bunker by Gary Mol on Display
Gary Mol’s Bullet Bunker, a system that stops – and contains – bullets shot at it, is showcasing its New Generation designs at the 143rd NRA Meeting & Exhibits April 25-27 in Indianapolis, Ind. One of the designs will be Ted Nugent’s own custom bullet bunker he personally designed with the team at Gary Mol’s Bullet Bunker. Stop by Gary Mol’s Bullet Bunker’s booth #3350 to learn more about these amazing systems.
A new concept in bullet traps, Gary Mol’s...
This Week, Outdoor Channel and Downrange TVs Michael Bane Visits Gun Guy Radio
If you think Michael Bane is only about the variety of television shows that he hosts on The Outdoor Channel, Episode 116 of Gun Guy Radio is a must listen for you. Although Michael is a lifelong gun enthusiast, his interests are wide ranging spanning from adventure sports to business journalism to rock and roll music. Michael began his professional life as a journalist and he has written for magazines such as Men’s Journal and Esquire as well as authoring twenty-two books. More recently Michael has been a writer and producer for several shows on The Read more »
Arizona Game and Fish Commission Votes to Support Alternative on Mexican Wolf Conservation
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously today to support an alternative developed by 28 cooperating agencies and stakeholders for the non-essential population rule that governs Mexican wolf conservation in Arizona and New Mexico. The proposal, which has an unprecedented level of stakeholder support, is being submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for consideration in its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
While still conceptual, the alternative is scientifically-based and would further cooperation between federal and state agencies and stakeholders to...
Idaho 2014 Moose, Sheep and Goat Hunt Applications Due
The deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt applications is fast approaching.
April 30 is the last day to apply for these hunts. Apply at any Idaho license vendor, over the internet or telephone, through the mail, or at Fish and Game offices. Telephone applications may be made at 1-800-554-8685; Internet users may apply through Fish and Game's website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/.
Each applicant must possess a current valid Idaho hunting or combination license to apply for a controlled hunt. License fees will...
Idaho 2014 Spring Bear Seasons Are Open
Idaho offers black bear hunting opportunities in both the Spring and the Fall. Spring hunting seasons for black bear opened on April 15 throughout the Idaho Panhandle Region.
Season ending dates vary by unit. In units 2, 3 and 5 the season closes May 15. Units 1, 4, and 4A close May 31. The higher elevation units close later with unit 6 open through June 30. Units 7 and 9 close July 31. Hunters may use a second bear tag and electronic calls in units 4, 6, 7 and 9 where bear numbers are higher than population objectives and predation is depressing deer and elk numbers.
The Idaho...
Galco Gunleather Announces Celebrity Appearances at NRA Annual Meeting, Booth #5464
Galco Gunleather is excited to announce book signings and appearances at the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings in Indianapolis, all in Galco’s booth #5464.
Mike Detty, popular shooting writer and author of Guns Across the Border, will be signing from 9AM-10AM on Friday and Saturday. Guns Across the Border documents how the ATF “gun walking” sting operations failed to stop Mexican gun smuggling cartels – and even aided their efforts.
Tom McHale, author of the Insanely Practical Guides series of...
“Inside the Chamber with Smith & Wesson” Live Video Feed Returns for 2014 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits
Returning online for a second time following its successful debut from the 2014 SHOT Show, “Inside the Chamber with Smith & Wesson” will again air live from the floor of the Smith & Wesson booth at the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana. The live broadcast program will air daily April 25-27, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST and will be available for viewing on the company’s website at www.smith-wesson.com/insidethechamber. For those unable to join the live show, each daily broadcast will also be...
Sportsman Channel Talent Including “The Gunny” R. Lee Ermey to Appear at the 143rd Annual NRA Meeting & Exhibits
Network’s Coverage of the Annual NRA Meeting Includes NRANEWS Cam & Co. Daily Shows, Booth and Talent Presence, and Unique Promotion of “Breakfast with the Pig” with Brian “Pigman” Quaca
Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for American sportsmen and women, is bringing in the big guns for the 143rd Annual NRA Meeting & Exhibits with appearances by “The Gunny” R. Lee Ermey, Brian “Pig Man” Quaca, Melissa Bachman, Matt Hughes and others to headline the network’s stage (#7455) April 25-27, 2014 in Indianapolis. Additionally, NRANEWS Cam & Co....
Trijicon, Inc. Announces New Integrated RMR Adapter and Night Sight Combo for Model 1911 Pistols
Trijicon, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets, now offers its legendary Bright & Tough Night Sights with an integrated RMR mounting platform for Model 1911 pistols. The 1911 is immensely popular for defensive applications as well as competition shooting. Trijicon now makes it easier to quickly mount the RMR sight on your favorite pistol. The new 1911 RMR Mounting Platform has an integrated Trijicon rear Night Sight, a front Night Sight, an RMR Mount Sealing Plate and all hardware necessary for professional...
Sportsman Channel’s “Amazing America with Sarah Palin” Shows What it Takes to Serve on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
This week’s episode of Amazing America with Sarah Palin, showcases the intense and often dangerous training U.S. military and law enforcement personnel endure in order to protect and serve America. Viewers, alongside field host Jerry Carroll, participate in lifelike training exercises at OpTac International, a hostage rescue training facility in Hagerstown, MD. Also, field host Mark Christopher Lawrence visits Inert Products in Scranton, PA, a company specializing in military and law enforcement training aids. Gear up for an explosive episode of Amazing America with Sarah Palin exclusively...
Frabill’s Number One Selling Bait Container Adopts Supersized Brother
We live in an era of supersizing – ala a precedent many blame on fast-food chains. But take away the surplus saturated fat and artery-clogging bad cholesterol, and some upsizing is actually positive.
Oversized soft plastics, for example, are eliciting strikes from giant bass throughout North America. Extra long fishing rods improve the cast while sweetening the hookset. And now, continuing on this principle, Frabill presents a meatier rendition of the most popular bait container in history.
Fresh out of the mold, the new Frabill Read more »
Freeing Snagged Lines
As the saying goes, if you’re not snagging occasionally, you’re likely not putting your bait where the fish are. What that means is that most fish prefer to be near some sort of structure to relate to, such as sunken trees, flooded brush, submerged weed-beds, rocky rip-rap, underwater humps, flooded stump fields, or docks, especially now that the spawn is approaching and fish are moving shallow. All these obstacles offer shade, protection, and attract baitfish (and the gamefish that follow), as well hanging-up the hooks that anglers drop into the water. If your hooks are not getting fouled...
Crimson Trace Midnight 3-Gun Invitational Sponsors Growing
Crimson Trace, the recognized leading national brand of laser sighting systems and tactical lighting products for firearms, is again gaining recognition. This time the attention is for hosting the world’s largest nighttime 3-Gun competition—the 3rd Annual Midnight 3-Gun Invitational (M3GI). The list of sponsoring shooting industry manufacturers to be involved in the event is rapidly growing.
The list of 2014 M3GI sponsors includes: The National Shooting Sports Foundation, Optics Planet, Danner/LaCrosse, Smith & Wesson, Mossberg, Otis Technology, Read more »
Hunter Safety System Partners with ScoutLook to Spread the Message about Treestand Safety
Hunter Safety System, the company dedicated to saving lives, has announced a partnership with ScoutLook, the industry leading provider of high-powered weather tools and high-class content for hunters. HSS will utilize all of ScoutLook’s proven digital media platforms, which include website, apps, e-newsletter, Facebook, and “Shot of the Week” video series, to inform hunters about the importance of treestand safety.
“ScoutLook users aren’t just weekend warriors,” explained ScoutLook Communications and Media Director Josh Dahlke....