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Nitro Circus Fights the Noise

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:03
SilencerCo presents #FightTheNoise SilencerCo

West Valley City, UT -(AmmoLand.com)- SilencerCo, the leading firearm silencer manufacturer, presents #FightTheNoise featuring Nitro Circus stars Travis Pastrana, Street Bike Tommy and Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham.

SilencerCo linked up with Nitro Circus stars Travis Pastrana, Street Bike Tommy, Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, and their team of misfits for a weekend full of the things your parents told you not to do as a kid.

Click the image to see how Pastrana and crew #FightTheNoise – Nitro Circus style.

Blue Book Offers New B to B Digital Conduit into World’s Largest Firearms Database

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 11:54
Blue Book of Gun Values Blue Book of Gun Values

Minneapolis, MN -(AmmoLand.com)- Blue Book of Gun Values has just released a new means of accessing, gathering and manipulating its firearms database through a purpose-built API.

By allowing organizations and developers a state of the art API to access Blue Book’s entire raw data, organizations will have a clean and reliable means to access and instantly compile firearm information never before available.

The Blue Book of Gun Values database includes:

  • Firearm manufacturer information and history for 1700+ Manufacturers from the mid 1800’s to present<...

Swab-its Attending AUSA Show, Booth #655

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 11:45
2015 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition Swab Its

Springfield, MA -(AmmoLand.com)- Swab-its, the makers of Bore-whips, Bore-tips and Gun-tips, is attending the 2015 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 12-14, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.

The Swab-its booth is 655, located in the Small Business Pavilion (Hall A), and Swab-its staff will be demonstrating their ever growing line of firearms cleaning foam swabs.

The Swab-its line of firearms cleaning products includes...

NRA Foundation Awards Grants to the Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 11:35
Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association (MVSA) National Rifle Association

Hot Springs, AR -(AmmoLand.com)- The NRA Foundation has awarded several grants to the Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association (MVSA) for the purpose of increasing the scope of its beginner shooting program for women and upgrading its shooting facility.

Funds for the grants were provided through the Arkansas Friends of NRA. Through the grants, MSVA purchased nine pistols for its Ladies on Target program, which focuses on pistol familiarization and safety training for women new to firearms.

The increased ability to accommodate non-gun owners has allowed the program to expand from one...

BattleView 360 ‘See-through’ Armored Vehicle System Makes U.S. Debut

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 11:21
BAE Systems has leveraged advanced jet fighter technology to create a system that allows soldiers to effectively ‘see through’ their armored vehicles. BAE Systems

Washington, DC -(AmmoLand.com)- BAE Systems has leveraged advanced jet fighter technology to create a system that allows soldiers to effectively ‘see through’ their armored vehicles.

The system, called BattleView 360, is making its U.S. debut at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exhibition. The agile situational awareness system gives vehicle crews...

Honor Defense Chooses Source Outdoor Group as Its Marketing Firm of Record

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 11:16
Source Outdoor Group Honor Defense LLC

Atlanta, GA -(AmmoLand.com)- Honor Defense, a manufacturer of All-American-made pistols, is pleased to announce that it has selected Source Outdoor Group, of Gainesville, Georgia, to be its marketing firm.

A new entrant into the handgun market, Honor Defense is launching its product line this fall with five new semi-automatic, striker-fired pistols, each designed for concealed carry.

“As a newcomer in the handgun market, we needed a firm that understands not only firearms but the people who use them–and the ways these folks get their information,”...

Tread Lightly! Honors Champions & Partners at 25th Anniversary Celebration

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 11:10

Awardees Recognized for Help in Protecting Access and Opportunities in the Great Outdoors

Tread Lightly! Honors Champions & Partners at 25th Anniversary Celebration Tread Lightly!

Salt Lake City, UT -(AmmoLand.com)- The national nonprofit Tread Lightly! recognized a selection of individuals, corporations and organizations who have made significant contributions to helping the organization protect and enhance outdoor recreation access through education and stewardship over the last 25 years.

“Since its...

ScentLok Teams Up with Mossy Oak to Revolutionize Lightweight Design and Performance

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 10:32

MUSKEGON, MI —ScentLok Technologies announces a redesigned Savanna system that elevates the best lightweight scent control garments on the market to new heights. The new Savanna Crosshair system offers everything hunters need on warm weather hunts and is available in all new Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country®, as well as legendary Mossy Oak® Bottomland®.

Whether spot and stalking, scaling trees or at full draw about to make the shot you’ve waited your whole life for, the performance the ScentLok Savanna Crosshair delivers is unmatched. The offset shoulder configuration, set-in sleeve and underarm gussets in the jacket are specifically built for full, 360-degree range of motion. The newly engineered wrists and forearms are lighter, more form-fitting and more breathable than anything before it. Two, deep side pockets with coiled zippers allow for all the necessities to be close and secure. A safety harness access opening in the back of the jacket allows...

Watch Dead Air’s Ultimate .22LR Suppressor FRP Face-Off on YouTube

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 09:00

Mike Pappas and Todd Magee put the Dead Air Mask-HD™ and other .22LR suppressors to the test in Dead Air’s latest video.

Dead Air Armament

Lawrenceville, Ga. (Ammoland.com) – Dead Air Armament™, the strikingly silent suppressor company, is proud to announce the release of its latest video, Dead Air Armament™: Ultimate .22LR Suppressor FRP Face-Off, now available on YouTube. Mike Pappas and Todd Magee put the Dead Air Mask-HD™ and other popular .22LR suppressors to the test in a first round pop (FRP) face-off using a Ruger® 22-45 and Smith & Wesson® M&P 15-22. With .22...

Collect Leg Bands and Coins While Hunting in Utah

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 03:59
Collect Leg Bands and Coins While Hunting in Utah Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR)

Utah -(Ammoland.com)- If you enjoy hunting waterfowl or upland game in Utah, you can add something fun to your hunt while helping the birds and animals you pursue.

This fall, the Division of Wildlife Resources is offering nine Waterfowl Slams and seven Upland Game Slams.

If you complete a waterfowl slam, you’ll receive a colorful Waterfowl Slam leg band, perfect for hanging on a lanyard. Complete an upland game slam, and you’ll receive a...

Arizona ZGFD, AZDEMA Agree New Hunt Rules are Change for Better

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 02:38
Arizona ZGFD, AZDEMA Agree New Hunt Rules are Change for Better Arizona Game and Fish Department

Arizona -(Ammoland.com)- Two years after new hunt rules were approved for Camp Navajo, the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZDEMA) agree that a balance has been found between security, wildlife management and the appropriate allocation of hunting opportunities.

Camp Navajo is a munitions storage and regional training site in Bellemont, 12 miles west of Flagstaff, operated by the Arizona Army National Guard. Until...

Game Wardens, Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers to Conduct Checkpoints

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 00:26
Game Wardens, Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers to Conduct Checkpoints Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT)

Kansas -(Ammoland.com)- Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) game wardens and Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) troopers will conduct one or more joint checkpoints in central Kansas on Sunday, October 11, 2015.

Deer, dove and duck seasons will be underway. Checkpoints are intended to help enforce state and federal wildlife laws, as well as the state’s driver’s licensing laws.

Minnesota Reminder: Youth Deer Season is Oct. 15-18

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 22:25
Minnesota Reminder: Youth Deer Season is Oct. 15-18 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota -(Ammoland.com)- Youth ages 10-15 can participate in a special deer season that runs from Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18, in 27 permit areas of southeastern and northwestern Minnesota, including the 601 Twin Cities metro permit area.

AR-15 Podcast 143 – Is There Room For The AK In An AR World?

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 19:14

DeKalb, Illinois –  Reed Snyder and James bring you this week’s edition of the AR-15 Podcast. Episode 143 covers a perennial topic of conversation among enthusiasts of intermediate cartridge sporting rifles–where does the AK fit in a seemingly AR world? No discussion of the famed Kalashnikov would be proper without discussing its origins in the old Soviet empire. Reed and James cover some interesting history before getting into the various types of AK, its variants, and of course an overview of the governing laws concerning these rifle types.

Some of the main topic include the comparisons of manufacturers, and also how it differs from its famous rival. Reed and James also discuss ammunition, costs, modularity, accessories, and the age old bona fides of the AKs legendary reliability.

Don’t forget to nominate a veteran for the special giveaway sponsored by Vortex. Tune in to find out more details about that as well as listener feedback and our Otis giveaway!

If there’s something you’d like to hear more about, write in with show topic suggestions.

Check out the show notes for links on all products and information in the show. Listen to the entire episode at www.ar15podcast.com/143/ for the tip of...

Second Annual Career Showcase Held at Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 16:49

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

Students at the Ottawa County Career Showcase were given the chance to fire on CMP’s state-of-the-art electronic targets with sporter air rifles – safe, fun and easy to use. Civilian Marksmanship Program

Camp Perry, OH -(AmmoLand.com)- On Oct. 2, 2015, freshman students from local schools were bussed to the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry to take part in the second annual Ottawa County Career Showcase.

Enter to Stream “Tons of Guns” This Week on American Airgunner

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 16:02
American Airgunner – Ep. 3 Giveaway American Airgunner

Fort Smith, AR -(Ammoland.com)- The history of airguns and firearms in the United States is vast, much of it is housed in Fairfax, Virginia at the NRA Museum.

Join host of American Airgunner TV Show, Rossi Morreale on a tour of 15,000 square feet of guns. See guns of old, not so old, used by famous people, and guns used in Hollywood in this episode called “Tons of Guns.”

Plus, don’t miss Rossi shooting the new Walther Terrus, an Umarex air rifle that some regard as the best out-of-the-box pellet rifle in its class. As if that weren&#8217...

Zebra Mussels Reported on Two Minnesota Lakes

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 15:27

Lake John has broad infestation; One zebra mussel found on Bryant Lake

Zebra Mussels Reported on Two Minnesota Lakes Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

St. Paul, MN -(AmmoLand.com)- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Lake John, in Wright County.

A citizen involved in a monitoring program reported a single zebra mussel in late September, but subsequent surveys revealed a more widespread and established infestation throughout much of the lake. The lake is not a candidate for current...

Late Season Waterfowl Hunters Reminded That Cold Water Kills

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 15:13

Wearing a life jacket is best defense against dangers of cold water

Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

St. Paul, MN -(AmmoLand.com)- Late season waterfowl hunters are reminded that with water temperatures rapidly dropping across the state, wearing a life jacket is the best defense against the dangers posed by cold water, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.

In Minnesota, one-third of all boating fatalities occur during the cold water season, when water temperatures are below 70 degrees. Cold water shock can cause even...

Minnesota’s Elk Hunts Successful

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 15:06
Elk Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

St. Paul, MN -(AmmoLand.com)- The 2015 elk hunts in northwestern Minnesota wrapped up on Sept. 20 with another successful season in the Kittson County area. Five of seven hunters harvested nice-sized bulls.

Two zones were open to hunting, and all permits were bull only. In the Caribou-Vita herd (Zone 30), which migrates between northern Kittson County and Manitoba, two permits were issued and both hunters successfully harvested antlered bulls on public land. A 7×8 bull was taken on land owned by The Nature Conservancy and a 6×7...

Anti-Texas Campus Carry Petition Trips over Inconvenient Truth

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 14:57

By David Codrea

This guy is 100% behind the petition! Charles Whitman — Source: 1963 Cactus, the student yearbook of the University of Texas./ Form: Change.org

USA – -(Ammoland.com)- “Overturn SB 11 ‘Campus Carry,’” busybody hoplophobe and legislative process ignoramus Sara Peters of Portland, OR, demands in a Change.org petition to the Texas State Senate, State House and Governor. When the petition was posted is unclear, but it looks like the earliest signature and comment was made 18 days ago, and at...

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