Hunting News
Bang Bang Photo Contest
Win a FAB GL-MAG M4 Survival Stock and a 10-round 5.56/.223 magazine. A photo of a shooting scene in which the Bang Bang Badge is visible is all it takes to put yourself into the […]
handguns
Shooting sports
Eric Uptagrafft and Jason Parker to Compete in World Cup Finals for Rifle/Pistol
The end of a grueling Olympic year is in sight for USA Shooting’s Eric Uptagrafft (USAMU/Phenix City, Ala.) and Jason Parker (USAMU/Omaha, Neb.), but not before one final event in Bangkok, Thailand, as they are ready to compete in […]
Hunting News
Rifles and Shotguns
DEFIANCE® INTRODUCES THE HPS 4GSK CAL. 45 ACP HIGH PRECISION SILENCER FOR THE KRISS® VECTOR FAMILY OF FIREARMS
DEFIANCE®,a manufacturer of optimized accessories for operators and professionals, announce the release of the first DEFIANCE® Suppressor designed for the use with the KRISS® Vector family of firearms and is compatible with all KRISS® SMG, […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Lew Horton Now Distributing M&M Inc Romanian AK’s
Lew Horton Distributing is excited to announce its new association with M&M Inc. of Eastlake, Colorado. Horton’s is now distributing M&M’s new line of semi automatic Romanian AK type rifles. Imported by M&M Inc. directly […]
Hunting News
‘Roadless rule’ upheld by nation’s highest court
Environmentalists are celebrating the Monday decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to let stand the federal “roadless rule” that leaves protections in place for 45 million acres of national forest lands, including those in Utah. […]
Predator Hunting
ANTI-HUNTER WIN: Howls of protests kill New Mexico coyote hunt
A shooting range and gun store has canceled a two-day contest to see who could kill the most coyotes in New Mexico. Will Hogsett, general manager of Calibers Shooters Sports Centers in Albuquerque, said Friday […]
Hunting News
Sportsmen’s Heritage Act Advances to Floor in Lame Duck Session
Action taken by the U.S. Senate in late September virtually assures a vote on The Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012—a measure containing several items of particular interest to shooters and gun owners—will take place during […]
Hunting News
ProAegis Group, LLC Launches New Firearms and Accessories Website
ProAegis Group LLC has announced the Grand Opening of their new discount hunting and shooting gear website, ProAegis.com. This site promotes thousands of products featuring the most popular brands available in the outdoor and shooting sports […]
Hunting News
Zeiss Announces 2012 FIELD DAYS Optics Promotion
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is pleased to announce its largest FIELD DAYS promotion ever. From August 1 – December 31, 2012, Zeiss is offering consumers deep savings on the purchase of many of its most […]
Predator Hunting
Conservation groups sue to stop Montana wolverine trapping season
A coalition of groups trying to halt wolverine trapping in Montana filed a lawsuit Thursday that aims to provide new protections for an animal scientists warn will be imperiled by climate change in coming decades. […]
Predator Hunting
Steve West Has Taken The Largest Grizzly Ever With A Muzzleloader
This past weekend, Steve West, founder and host of Steve’s Outdoor Adventures TV (stevesoutdooradventures.com), officially secured the Muzzleloader World Record grizzly bear, eclipsing the previous score by a full three inches, at 26 2/16″ B&C. […]
Predator Hunting
Court ruling allows Minnesota’s first managed wolf hunt to be held
The hunt will go on. The last legal effort to block Minnesota’s first managed wolf hunt fell short Wednesday, when the Minnesota Court of Appeals refused to grant a petition by two wildlife groups that […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Hi-Lux Introduces Scope For Those Old Cowboys With Old Eyes
There’s still a lot of interest in the guns of the “Old West”, especially the early Winchester lever-action rifles and carbines. Anyone with a few extra bucks can now own a “mint condition” modern reproduction […]
Handguns
Double Tap Inventor Severs Relationship With Heizer Defense
The inventor of the DoubleTap Tactical Pocket Pistol announced yesterday afternoon in an open letter that he has terminated his relationship with Heizer Defense, the manufacturing partner for the pistol. To our valued customers: As […]
Hunting News
Button Buck™ Introduces Three Classic New T-Shirts For Kids
Button Buck™, the designer and maker of stylish, outdoor-themed clothing for kids is excited to unveil three new products for the holiday shopping season. Button Buck™ threads feature relevant style, vintage flavor, ultra-soft materials, and […]
Hunting News
USSA Photo Contest
While the red, white and blue car decals with the “Hunters Vote,” “Anglers Vote,” and “Trappers Vote,” messages will clearly catch any eye, it’s the creative ways that U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance supporters displayed their decals that […]
Hunting News
IAPCAR Denounces WH Smith Treatment of Gun Publications as Porn
The International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR) denounced a changed in policy by the British book store W.H. Smith to now treat hunting and self-defense publications featuring guns the same as […]
Hunting News
NC Justice Academy Match to Benefit Wounded Heroes/Military Families
The North Carolina Justice Academy will host its Inaugural Charity Challenge, an event to raise funds for Hope For The Warriors®, a national nonprofit organization that supports wounded U.S. service members, their families, and families […]
Hunting News
PETA Urges People to Break the Law
There was no denying that PETA opposes hunting. Now the animal rights group also is on record urging people to violate laws—make that hunter harassment laws. In an October 9, 2012 blog posting, PETA urges […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Wilson Combat Announces the Availability of High Performance AR Upper Receivers
An innovator in high-performance firearms since 1977, Wilson Combat is pleased to announce the availability of over 30 custom AR complete upper receivers, seven different calibers and multiple barrel profiles to fit any sporting or […]
Shooting sports
Coast Guard Academy To Design Stages For 2013 Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and Smith & Wesson have announced that for the fifth year in a row members of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Combat Arms Team will take part in the […]
Small Game Hunting
Fast Food Pheasants
Deer, turkey and duck hunting are best done “on the sit.” While hiding and waiting motionlessly in silence is an effective tactic for these animals, it’s a challenge if you have a lot of energy. […]
Hunting News
A great win for Wyomiing
The recent announcement of a 58,000-acre oil and natural gas lease buyout in the Wyoming Range not only conserves a valuable fish and wildlife resource, it also helps preserve an important piece of Wyoming’s heritage […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Israel Weapon Industries Introduces Conversion Kit for 5.45mm for the X95 Assault Rifle
The new kit makes the bullpup platform capable of functioning as a rifle, carbine or submachine gun. Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) introduces its new conversion kit for the X95 assault rifle for 5.45 mm-caliber ammunition […]
Hunting News
Governor Nathan Deal Signs Proclamation Supporting “Turn in Poachers Day”
Georgia: Not only is Saturday, Oct. 20 the opening day of firearms deer season, it also is officially recognized as Turn In Poachers Day in Georgia according to a proclamation recently signed by Gov. Nathan […]
Hunting News
WH Smith bans under 14s from buying shooting magazines despite no age restrictions on owning guns
WH Smith has banned children from buying magazines about shooting – even though it is legal for them to own a gun. Britain’s biggest newsagent has introduced an over-14s limit on all copies of country […]
Predator Hunting
Alaska man killed, partially eaten by brown bear
The body of a man who had been killed and partially eaten by a bear was discovered over the weekend on an island near the southeast Alaska city of Sitka, local police and state officials […]
Predator Hunting
Wisconsin Wolf Pack Kills Hunting Dog
For a lot of folks on both sides of the wolf debate, it’s something they deal with from a safe distance. But for hunters like Ron Hill, it’s a war being waged in his own […]
Predator Hunting
Wolf News From September: Shooter kills five wolves
A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife marksman has killed five members of the Wedge Wolf Pack, which has been preying on cattle in the area. The wolves were shot Sept. 25 and 26 near […]
Rifles and Shotguns
DRD Tactical Announces PARATUS Rifle Line
DRD Tactical proudly announces the new Paratus rifle, a revolutionary takedown, semi-automatic rifle system in caliber .308/7.62x51mm that can be taken from its hard-case and assembled, without any tools, in less than a minute. The […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Safariland Introduces New Wheelchair Competition Shooting Products
Safariland, announced today the introduction of an exciting concept to the competitive shooting marketplace – a dedicated mounting system engineered to be used on wheelchairs by competitive shooters who are wheelchair-bound. Developed with input from […]
Predator Hunting
Poison Bay Alaska: forester mauled to death by brown bear
An Alaskan forester was mauled to death by a brown bear while making a boat trip to collect groceries for his workmates, police believe. Tomas Puerta, 54, left Peril Strait in a skiff to make […]
Hunting News
First Case of CWD in Pennsylvania Found in Captive Deer
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state on a deer farm in Adams County. The disease is fatal in deer, elk and moose, but […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Check All Your Gear This Hunting Season—Including Your Sling
With the onset of hunting seasons around the country, now is the time to check each piece of hunting gear to make sure it is in tip-top shape. One item that may get overlooked is […]
Big Game Hunting
Bigger, Better Elk Camp 2013 Coming to New Venue
A new year, a new venue, and new features highlight Elk Camp 2013 when the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation transforms the Las Vegas strip into the Elk Hunting Capital of the World. RMEF’s annual expo […]
Hunting News
Jury Rejects Elk-Crash Lawsuit
On a clear night in September 2009, Ray Sayer and a friend pulled out of a Payson convenience store on their Harley-Davidson motorcycles and made their way toward Star Valley. As they left town, the […]
Predator Hunting
Tuscon Cat-Butt Mystery Solved – Jaguar Verified by Scientists
Arizona Game and Fish Department officials say outside experts agree with state biologists that a hunter’s trail camera captured an image of a jaguar late last month. Eric Gardner of Game and Fish said in […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Berger Bullets Releases First Edition Reloading Manual
Berger Bullets is proud to announce the release of their first Reloading Manual. This 829 page book offers reloading data for 71 different rifle cartridges, and aims to gives shooters everything they come to expect […]
Hunting News
Team Hornady® Shows Strength at Fallen Brethren 3-Gun Challenge
Team Hornady® members traveled to the Spartan Tactical Range Complex in Jacksboro, Texas, October 5-7, 2012 for the second annual Fallen Brethren 3-Gun Challenge. The three-day event encompassed 1,200 acres of the range and introduced […]
Handguns
Comp-Tac Victory Gear Releases Full Complement of Inside the Waistband Holster for Walther PPQ
Comp-Tac Victory Gear LLC, a leading manufacturer of holsters for the concealed carry and competition market, announces the release of all their Inside the Waistband (IWB) holsters for the Walther PPQ. Comp-Tac, whose beginnings were […]
Rifles and Shotguns
In-Range Supplies™ introduces the Portable Encapsulator™
In-Range Supplies, manufacturers of live fire shooting products for the military and law enforcement communities, introduces their Portable Encapsulator to the consumer market. Initially developed for the US Marine Corps to use in live fire […]
Rifles and Shotguns
NEW LASERLYTE® ZOMBIE PACKAGED PRODUCTS ARE INVISIBLE TO ZOMBIES
LaserLyte® introduces new Zombie-themed packaging for the current LaserLyte Zombie products: the CK-AMFZK, CK-AMF9ZK and the PB-3ZK. The new packaging is a nod to the popular media myth of the walking dead, with ghoulish green graphics […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Nikon Long Range M-223 Scope For AR Platform
The new big brother of the Nikon M-223 lineup has arrived. The M-223 4-16×42 AR riflescope, with a high magnification zoom range and locking side focus parallax adjustment lays down a serious power range for […]
Rifles and Shotguns
LaserLyte® Offers A New 3-Year Warranty On All LaserLyte® Products
LaserLyte® has made effective immediately a new 3-year warranty for all products sold new, including those products sold new for the past three years. The father and son owned and operated company designs and assemble […]
Big Game Hunting
Crucial Elk Habitat Permanently Protected in California
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with the California Department of Fish and Game, the California Wildlife Conservation Board and a committed landowner to permanently protect 3,104 acres of prime elk habitat in north-central […]
Big Game Hunting
Elk hunters may see tribal deer hunters in the field
Elk hunters are reminded that they may see tribal deer hunters in the field during elk seasons which begin this Saturday, Oct. 13 when Cascade elk season begins. Throughout Oregon there are a variety of […]
Hunting News
Squirrel Genocide in Idaho – Killer Still at Large
A camping area and archery range in southeastern Idaho was the site of a mass squirrel killing, leaving state wildlife agents puzzled. The Idaho State-Journal reports someone killed 20 pine squirrels, eight chipmunks, and at […]
Hunting News
Third Indiana Hunter Injured in Treestand Accident
After reports of two Indiana hunters severely injured in treestand accidents over the past few days, a third Indiana hunter has sustained “significant injury” after a treestand fall. Hunters should always wear a safety belt […]
Hunting News
CWD DETECTED IN PENNSYLVANIA DEER
With the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Pennsylvania deer, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials are reminding hunters of the ban on importing intact deer carcasses from CWD-positive jurisdictions such […]