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America in Search of a Cause?
USA – -(Ammoland.com)- “If the Cold War is over, what’s the point of being an American?” said Rabbit Angstrom, the protagonist of the John Updike novels.
A haunting remark, since, for 40 years, America was largely united on the proposition that our survival depended upon our victory over communism in the Cold War.
We had a cause then. By and large, we stood together through the crises in the first decades of that Cold War — the Berlin blockade, Stalin’s atom bomb and the fall of China to Mao...
Brownells Releases AR-15 Specialty Catalog #11
Grinnell, IA -(AmmoLand.com)- Brownells is proud to announce the long-awaited release of AR-15 Catalog #11.
Spanning 104 pages, it contains hundreds of the best products for the “Black Rifle,” one of the most popular firearms in United States. AR-15 #11 highlights five new Dream Guns, all built with products available in the catalog,...
Mossy Oak & RIVERS WEST Introduce Exclusive Break-Up Country Product at Dunham’s
SEATTLE, WA – (AmmoLand.com) Waterproof outerwear manufacturer RIVERS WEST and camouflage giant Mossy Oak have partnered up to bring an exclusive jacket and pant to Dunham’s Sports called The Mackinaw. Combining award-winning waterproof protection with the digitally enhanced, life-sized natural elements of Break-Up Country brings a truly unique product to whitetail hunters at the Midwest’s largest retail sporting goods chain.
Since RIVERS WEST introduced their proprietary waterproof fleece to the outdoor industry 15 years ago, their products have adorned the backs of mountain guides, law enforcement, hard-core hunters, and offshore fishermen and camera crews on the deadly Bering Sea. As strong as the brand has been in the harsh conditions of the West, the brand has only seen moderate success in the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
According to RIVERS WEST Executive Vice...
Portion of Sales of Book “ABCs of North American Big Game” to Benefit DEF
Dallas, TX -(AmmoLand.com)- OutdoorIQ, publisher of educational outdoor books for children and youth, has partnered with the Dallas Ecological Foundation to promote reading and outdoor activities through one of its newest titles, “ABCs of North American Big Game.”
As part of the partnership, a portion of the book’s sales will go to support the Dallas Ecological Foundation. The partnership is part of a national initiative called, “ABC Books for Hunting Heritage and Angling Legacy,” in which OutdoorIQ partners with...
Tru-Fire Introduces the Thor Release
Superior, WI -(AmmoLand.com)- Tru-Fire, the leading archery release brand, has introduced the company’s lightest, zero-travel-trigger release to date, the Thor.
This hammer-throw-style release is extremely responsive and highly customizable to accommodate the needs and preferences of both competitive archers and bowhunters. The new Thor release is easily convertible for left- or right-handed shooters.
It also can be configured as either a 3-or 4-finger setup by simply removing a screw & finger section. This release offers multiple-position trigger customization, as well as trigger-travel and trigger-pressure...
New Class – Gun Laws for Gun Owners – On November 7th, 2015
Long Beach, CA -(AmmoLand.com)- California has some of the most confusing and complicated firearms laws in the nation. And now more laws are on the way!!!
The law firm of Michel & Associates, P.C., is again partnering with Shooters-Edge, Inc. and MV Tactical & Firearms Training, Inc. to present “Gun Law for Gun Owners” at the Angeles Shooting Range in Lake View Terrace, California on
Donations Accepted for the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program
French Creek, WV -(Ammoland.com)- Donations of harvested deer and financial donations are being accepted for the West Virginia Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program, sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).
HHH provides low-fat, low-cholesterol meat to needy families around the state through the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Foodbank. Hunters can donate legally harvested deer by delivering the deer to the nearest participating meat processor.
McRees Precision Rifle Won’t Accept Failure
Lansing, Michigan – -(Ammoland.com)- Scott McRee cannot accept failure.
When one of his rifles failed 15 years ago, he took matters into his own hands and thus was born McRees Precision (www.McReesPrecision.net).
Since then, Scott has built his business on customer service and unsurpassed quality for the discriminating marksmen – be they in real-world combat, the thin blue line, competition shooting, or hunting applications.
Unknown Elephant taken in Legal, Ethical, hunt in Zimbabwe
Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- This magnificent, unknown elephant was taken in a successful, legal, ethical, hunt in Zimbabwe. The bull elephant had never been seen before, and likely would have died with no one knowing of its existence if the hunt had not taken place.
5.11 Apex Pants – The Making Of A Covert Tactical Pant
Lathrop, CA – -(Ammoland.com)- To create our new 5.11 Apex Pants, we listened to the challenges of the professionals who wear our pants in real-life situations.
With their input, we created a pant that addresses their needs.
NRA Backs Hearing Protection Act
Fairfax, VA –-(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) announced its support today for the Hearing Protection Act. Sponsored by Congressman Matt Salmon (AZ-05), the legislation removes suppressors from regulations established under the National...
Memphis Delta Waterfowl Chapter Tops $1 Million Mark
Bismarck, ND -(AmmoLand.com)- The Memphis Mid-South Chapter of Delta Waterfowl was honored this fall as the first chapter to reach $1 million in cumulative events fundraising.
Established in 2002, the chapter became the first recipient of Delta’s “Million Dollar Club” award, surpassing $1 million in net funds raised at its Sept. 30 banquet. Memphis has been Delta’s top chapter in net revenue for the past four years, and annually ranks in the top five in number of members.
The chapter’s success results from the hard work of local volunteers,...
Newly Designed Line of COAST High Performance Headlamps Will Light Up AAPEX Show
Innovative Headlamps Deliver Precision and Brightness
COAST COAST FL70 LED Focusing Headlamp COAST ProductsPortland, OR -(AmmoLand.com)- Coast Products introduces the high-powered FL70 headlamp, designed specifically for mechanics and anyone who works on vehicles.
This all-new focusing headlamp offers one of the most innovative, brightest – up to 405 lumens – and most durable LED headlamps available. It offers features that automotive technicians and service repair mechanics will immediately appreciate.
The new headlamp combines Coast’s industry leading optical technology in a compact size with both...
Country Music Artists to Rock Elk Camp
Missoula, MT -(AmmoLand.com)- Five world class entertainers who combined to top the country music charts more than two dozen times will showcase their talents at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s national convention.
Elk Camp will take place December 3-6 at The Mirage and Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
“Terri Clark, Tracy Lawrence, Craig Morgan, Chuck Wicks and Mark Wills are hands-down one of the most talented lineups we’ve ever had at Elk Camp,” said Steve Decker, RMEF vice...
Berger Bullets Evolves Ballistic Performance Data
Fullerton, CA -(AmmoLand.com)- Berger Bullets has always been a leader in evolving the information provided to shooters, helping them make the most educated decisions regarding their bullet choice.
Once again, they are pioneering new advances in ballistic performance data. First, they have tested every lot of bullets produced in the last several years, and are updating the BC’s on their entire line of bullets. Most of the BC’s have changed very little, but having the most accurate...
Wildlife Conservation Board Director Honored for His Work
Sacramento, CA -(AmmoLand.com)- John Donnelly, executive director of the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), recently received the Rangeland Conservation Impact Award from the California Rangeland Trust.
The WCB authorizes and allocates voter-approved funds for the purchase of land and waters suitable for recreation purposes and the preservation, protection and restoration of wildlife habitat.
...
Women, and Whisky, and War!
By John Farnam
Plaques representing South African servicemen killed in the border war; Voortrekker Monument Defense Training International, IncFt Collins, CO –-(Ammoland.com)- The following is from an old comrade in the UK, a bloody veteran of the Border Wars in Africa, from the 1960s through 1990.
He was wounded multiple...
Unique, Patented Double-Lock Pro Razor Knife Will Launch at AAPEX
New Design from Coast Brings Significant Safety Advancement and Added Performance for Fundamental, Everyday Tool
COAST DX200 Pro Razor Knife COAST ProductsPortland, OR -(AmmoLand.com)- Accidental punctures and lacerations are one of the three most frequent causes of lost-time accidents in the automotive aftermarket industry according to the Industrial Accident Prevention Association [OSHA Lost Time Injury Analysis, Dec. 2004].
Those stats could be lowered dramatically by using the new DX200 Pro Razor Knife from Coast. The DX200 – with its ground-breaking, dual-locking capability – will be making its debut at the...
COAST Releases Rechargeable Companion to Top Performing LED Headlamp
Powerful, Feature-Rich Light Will Debut at AAPEX
COAST HL8R LED Headlamp COAST ProductsPortland, OR -(AmmoLand.com)- Automotive technicians have given the powerful HL8R headlamp such high marks that Coast has developed a rechargeable version.
The new HL8R features the hands-free functionality of one of Coast’s most popular and powerful headlamps within the industry, and adds the flexibility and convenience of a rechargeable system.
Coast will exhibit the new HL8R along with a wide array of LED flashlights, headlamps, lanterns, knives and multi-tools during the...
Southern Utah University Takes Home Title of National Outdoor Champion
100,000 outdoor activities were logged by nearly 20,000 individuals participating in the Mother-Nature-Meets-March-Madness competition.
2015 Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Outdoor NationWashington DC -(AmmoLand.com)- Competition in the 2015 Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, presented by REI and The North Face, ended Saturday with Southern Utah University winning the title of National Outdoor Champion.
The school’s student body and surrounding community logged more than 20,000 outdoor activities with 2,500 people participating. In...