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January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Riton Optics Products Available on Strelok Pro Ballistic Calculator

From Riton Optics

Veteran owned optics company, Riton Optics, is proud to announce the addition of their riflescope line to the Strelok Pro Ballistic Calculator.

Providing field proven accuracy since 2001, Strelok Pro has proven itself to be among the top ballistic calculators available to shooters worldwide. With apps available for both Android and iOS platforms, shooters are guaranteed to be right on target with every shot sent downrange.

In order to utilize the platform, simply select Riton optic and reticle combo and input the data to receive corrections. Custom data inputs for distance, wind speed and direction, slope angle, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, altitude, ammunition data (handloads and factory ammo), barrel twist rate, and much more are all included in the app.

Riton’s Director of Product Development, Jeremiah Alexander, has the following to say regarding Strelok Pro: “Being new to the shooting game can be overwhelming. A good ballistics calculator is key in getting impacts where you want them and collecting data along the way. I’ve used no application more intuitive than Strelok Pro. Thanks to the Strelok and Riton partnership, I have been able to consistently shoot past two miles.”

For more information about Strelok Pro and to download the app, visit the app store on your selected device.

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Springfield Armory Workbench Disassembly & Maintenance Videos

From Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the new Springfield Armory Workbench Series of videos supporting some of the most popular firearms offerings in its product line. These in-depth videos were developed to help new gun owners safely care for and maintain their firearms, as well as provide a useful resource for seasoned gun owners.

Broken up into five parts, the series covers the following Springfield Armory firearms:

·Hellcat® family of micro 9mm pistols

·SAINT® family of rifles and pistols

·1911 family of pistols

·M1A™ family of rifles

·XD-M® Elite family of pistols

“The new Springfield Armory Workbench series of videos was created as a helpful guide for the many new gun owners that have recently purchased Springfield Armory firearms,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “These videos provide both new and experienced owners with instruction on safe disassembly, cleaning, maintenance and reassembly of their favorite Springfield Armory firearm.”

Firearms expert Steve Horsman hosts each of the five segments of the video series, giving the viewers a detailed step-by-step guide on each of the firearms families listed. From the micro-sized, CCW-ready 9mm Hellcat all the way up to the classic M1A rifle, this series covers everything the end user needs to care for these Springfield Armory firearms.

In addition to being hosted on the Springfield Armory YouTube channel, the five-part series will also be featured as series of posts on The Armory Life™ website. You can see the first entry here: https://www.spr-ar.com/r/4479.

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

NSSF Hails Proposed Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation

From NSSF

NSSF®, the firearm industry’s trade association, hailed U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson’s (R-N.C.) introduction of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021, H.R. 38, on the first day of the 117th Congress. The legislation was introduced with bipartisan support and 154 original co-sponsors, demonstrating the wide-ranging support for protecting law-abiding concealed carry permit holders from navigating a patchwork of varying gun control laws when crossing a state line.

The bill aims to eliminate the confusion of varying state-by-state laws and provide protection for Second Amendment rights for permit holders. The legislation would allow handgun owners who are legally permitted and authorized by their home state to carry a concealed firearm in other states while complying with the laws of each state – much in the same way a driver’s license is recognized.

“This legislation provides an answer to the confusing patchwork of laws surrounding concealed carry permits, particularly with regard to states where laws make unwitting criminals out of legal permit holders for a simple mistake of a wrong traffic turn,” said Lawrence Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “It safeguards a state’s right to determine their own laws while protecting the Second Amendment rights of all Americans. We thank Rep. Hudson for his leadership on behalf of America’s hunters and recreational shooters.”

“Our Second Amendment rights do not disappear when we cross state lines, and H.R. 38 guarantees that,” said Rep. Hudson. “The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021 is a common sense solution to provide law-abiding citizens the right to conceal carry and travel freely between states without worrying about conflicting state codes or onerous civil suits. I am especially proud to have such widespread and bipartisan support for this measure and will work with my colleagues to get this legislation over the finish line.”

Unlike other rights protected by the U.S. Constitution, the right to keep and bear arms is regulated differently by individual states. While individual rights to speech, religion and protections of Due Process or Search and Seizure are constant, gun rights vary according to the state. Reciprocity agreements exist, but not between all states and are ever-changing. That puts individuals at risk of running afoul of varying state-by-state laws when traveling and crossing borders.

The pitfalls of these varying state-by-state laws were exposed when Philadelphia resident Shaneen Allen faced up to five years in prison for bringing a firearm into New Jersey in 2013. She held a valid license to carry in Pennsylvania, but not in neighboring New Jersey. The mother-of-two voluntarily told a law enforcement officer of the firearm during a traffic stop, but was still arrested, charged, convicted and spent 48 days in jail – all for having made a wrong turn and accidentally crossing state line. Fortunately, after an 18-month legal ordeal, Republican Gov. Chris Christie pardoned Allen. Others are not so lucky.

January 6, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Moultrie Mobile Delta Cellular Trail Camera

From Moultrie Mobile

Moultrie Mobile announces the arrival of the most powerful cellular trail camera ever built — the Delta. It is loaded with advanced features for premium performance in the field and workhorse reliability all season long.

Industry-first High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging combined with best-in-class 32MP resolution make the Delta the clear leader in picture quality. HDR imaging allows the Delta to capture enhanced detail in highlights and shadows — even in the most difficult lighting conditions. The camera’s 32MP ILLUMI-NIGHT 3 Sensor delivers images and video with vivid colors by day and crisp, bright clarity at night with invisible infrared flash.

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The Delta further separates itself with a battery life of up to 12 months on a single set of lithium batteries. With battery life up to 4x longer than other cellular cameras, the Delta will keep you connected longer without a trip to the field.

“This performance was achieved through a complete redesign of the camera platform focused on reliability, image quality, and power efficiency,” said Daniel Wilson, General Manager of Moultrie Mobile. “We wanted to build the best camera possible.”

The camera is also equipped with onboard GPS for theft deterrence and easy device location on the map within the Moultrie Mobile app.

The most powerful cellular trail camera ever built. At an MSRP of $99.99.

Camera features:

External antenna optimized for stronger cellular reception
Onboard GPS for theft deterrence and device location
Video clip transmission (with sound)
Adaptive trigger sensitivity for improved detection accuracy
80-foot invisible flash range
80-foot detection range
Work time scheduling
Full HD image downloads available for download on demand
Over the air (OTA) firmware updates – no need to pull the camera from the field
Aim-assist LED for easy positioning
2-year warranty backed by U.S.-based customer support
Available in both AT&T and Verizon models

Subscription plans:

Unlimited plans as low as $7.99 per month
Annual plans for year-round power-users
Free unlimited cloud storage — no purging of images after 30 days
Free species recognition (buck, doe, turkey, person, vehicle) with SmartTags for advanced image filtering and alerts
Free Interactive Maps for hunt planning and property management
New features launching soon including activity charting, weather forecast, and expanded species recognition

To learn more, check out www.MoultrieMobile.com.

Visit the App Store or Google Play to download and demo the app for free today.

January 6, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—High Speed Gear LE Blue Polymer TACOS

From High Speed Gear

High Speed Gear® has added LE Blue to the color offerings for most of its Polymer TACO® family at the start of 2021.

This new polymer color was based on our LE Blue nylon and will allow customers to match existing LE Blue nylon and Kydex® loadouts with Polymer TACOs, Polymer Pistol TACOs, Polymer Double Decker® TACOs and Polymer X2R® TACOs.

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“We are constantly expanding our product lines to meet the growing needs of our users,” explained Allison Mitchum, HSGI® director of marketing and sales. “In the last year, we added LE Blue to the majority of our catalog and now we’ve extended that to our polymer TACOs, making that style of pouches available to our law enforcement agencies that require blue gear for their vests and belts. We know that blue equipment options for these units can be very limited, so we’re proud to offer them American-made solutions.”

Polymer TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/16TA00-16TA00.html

Polymer Pistol TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/16PT00-16PT00.html

Polymer Double Decker TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/16DD00-16DD00.html

Polymer X2R TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/162R00-162R00.html

About High Speed Gear® https://www.highspeedgear.com

High Speed Gear® is dedicated to building the best 100% American-made, Battle-Proven Tactical Gear™. Our products are designed for the highest level of comfort, functionality and versatility. Satisfaction is guaranteed for all our customers, whether military, law enforcement or responsibly-armed citizens. Our products are user driven and are designed based on the operational experiences of a wide variety of end users.

January 6, 2021January 15, 2021

Galco Classic Avenger Belt Holster

From Galco

Galco’s classically-designed Avenger combines all the features of a truly practical belt holster.

Full firing grip accessibility allows an instant and full grasp on the pistol, making for a fast and sure draw. The molded sight rail prevent snags on the draw, while the reinforced holster opening provides easy one-handed return to the holster.

The Avenger’s vertical orientation allows the fastest, wrist-locked draw stroke, while the tension unit makes micro-adjustment and personalization of the draw stroke simple. Constructed of premium steerhide, it fits belts up to 1 3/4″ wide.

The Avenger is now made for over 50 different semiautomatic pistols, including some with red dot sights. It’s available for right or left hand draw in tan or black.

See all Galco’s belt holsters at galcoholsters.com!

And custom holsters aren’t as expensive as you think. Here’s what the experts said during my interviews.

January 6, 2021January 15, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—N8 Tactical Pro-Lock Holster

From N8 Tactical

N8 Tactical, a modern-day holster company with a mission to provide quality products with superior comfort for all-day, everyday carry is proud to introduce the Pro-Lock Holster, their first outside the waistband holster.

Whether you’re carrying a Sig P365, S&W M&P9 Shield, Glock 19, or one of 100’s of other handguns the firearm-specific polycarbonate pocket on the new Pro-Lock Holster is designed specifically for your firearm. Not only is the pocket engineered to offer a superior fit, the polycarbonate pocket is made from an incredibly durable material ensuring that your holster will last a lifetime.

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When comfort and security counts, the N8 Tactical Pro-Lock Holster leather backer offers both. The backer is composed of two layers of cowhide leather offering the strength needed to keep your firearm secure in an OWB holster. The durable leather surface will not mar or scratch your firearm while providing a clean and smooth surface to draw from. The durable pancake belt loops accept up to 1 ¾” belts and have soft rounded edges for added comfort.

The Secure Twist Release™ Retention System featured on these holsters ensure your firearm will stay secure enough to provide proper retention while allowing for a smooth worry-free draw. The system features a small modification to the pocket that secures your firearm, while being easily released with a minor twist of the wrist.

As with all N8 Tactical holsters, the Pro-Lock Holster features a “Two Week, Try It Free Guarantee”. If for any reason you are unhappy with your holster within the first two weeks of receiving it, N8 Tactical will buy it back (minus shipping and handling). The new outside the waist band holster also comes with a hassle-free lifetime warranty. If your holster fails at any time send it back to N8 Tactical and for it to be replaced or repaired.

To learn more about the Pro-Lock Holster and the full line of N8 Tactical Holsters visit N8Tactical.com.

And custom holsters aren’t as expensive as you think. Here’s what the experts said during my interviews.

January 5, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Neck Gaiters in Multiple TrueTimber Camo Patterns

From TrueTimber

TrueTimber has announced neck gaiters are now available for purchase from the TrueTimber online store. The new selection of neck gaiters is available in multiple TrueTimber camo patterns and color combinations including solid colors. Perfect for keeping the sun, wind, dust and other light debris off the face and neck, TrueTimber neck gaiters are versatile and lightweight enough to be used for year-round protection.

“We have spent a lot of time developing and expanding our fishing line and we are thrilled about these neck gaiters,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “They are perfect for all kinds of outdoor adventures and give users a serious advantage against the elements. The lightweight construction and comfortable nature of these makes them a great addition to any fishing wardrobe.”

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TrueTimber Neck Gaiters

TrueTimber neck gaiters are constructed of a 90% polyester, 10% spandex blend making them very lightweight and comfortable with four-way stretch capabilities. Mesh over the nose and mouth increases breathability for even the hottest days. TrueTimber neck gaiters are available in eight color and camo combinations including TrueTimber Viper Urban, Rift and Tundra camo patterns. MSRP $14.99.

From the bass boat, to the ice fishing hole, the TrueTimber Fishing line has the right gear for every outing. This lineup offers everything from lightweight, breathable short and long sleeve shirts with sun protection to waterproof, insulated jackets and bibs, hoodies, shorts and now neck gaiters. Be sure to gear up now to take the next trip on the boat, to the beach or on the ice to the next level.

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

USCCA Applauds House Introduction of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation

From USCCA

On behalf of its over 500,000 members nationwide, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) today commended U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-8) for introducing H.R. 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021, on the first day of the 117th Congress. This important bill aims to eliminate the confusion caused by a patchwork of state-by-state laws to ensure that concealed carry permits issued in one home state would be considered valid in other states, similar to a drivers’ license.

“Congress has an obligation to help responsible, law-abiding Americans keep their loved ones safe. With almost 20 million concealed carry permit holders nationwide and five million new gun owners in 2020 alone, national concealed carry reciprocity legislation is more important than ever,” said Tim Schmidt, President and Founder of the USCCA. “The current patchwork of state and local laws is overly complex for even the most conscientious concealed carry permit holders. It puts law-abiding citizens at risk of being charged with a crime or worse, being left in a situation where they cannot defend themselves or their families.”

“Our Second Amendment rights do not disappear when we cross state lines, and H.R. 38 guarantees that,” Rep. Hudson said today. “The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021 is a common-sense solution to provide law-abiding citizens the right to conceal carry and travel freely between states without worrying about conflicting state codes or onerous civil suits. I am especially proud to have such widespread and bipartisan support for this measure and will work with my colleagues to get this legislation over the finish line.”

“The USCCA thanks Congressman Hudson for his continued leadership in supporting those who have chosen the awesome responsibility of being their family’s first line of defense. Whether it’s a family visiting relatives across state lines, a business owner traveling for work, or a single mother who lives in a community bordering a neighboring state, Americans should have the right to protect themselves and their families at all times. It is beyond time that Congress acts to ensure our laws provide common-sense protections for these responsible Americans,” Schmidt concluded.

USCCA’s President and Founder Tim Schmidt has appeared on leading national shows like 60 Minutes and C-Span’s Washington Journal to discuss the importance of national reciprocity. He has also authored op-eds in The Hill, Fox Business and other top publications in support of concealed carry permit holders. The legislation was previously passed by the House in a bipartisan vote in 2017 but was not acted on in the Senate.

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) – headquartered in West Bend, WI – is the largest and fastest-growing association whose sole focus is providing self-defense education and training to responsible American gun owners. For more information on how to get self-defense education and training offered through the USCCA, visit the website here.

January 5, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—IMPULSE the First Straight-Pull Rifle from Savage Arms

From Savage Arms

Savage Arms, makers of the most trusted hunting and target rifles in the United States, is proud to introduce IMPULSE. The new American-made rifles feature a unique straight-pull action that refines the basic function of the conventional bolt into one fast and intuitive movement. The key to IMPULSE’s lightning-fast functionality is the new action, which is built around Hexlock, a robust lockup that allows for IMPULSE’s reliability, speed, safety and accuracy.

“IMPULSE will redefine the way you think about straight-pull rifles,” said Al Kasper, President and CEO of Savage Arms. “We’ve studied more than a century’s worth of straight-pull actions and kept running up against the same conundrum; straight pull actions are fast, but they don’t inspire confidence. Speed means nothing if you can’t hit what you’re aiming at. IMPULSE changes that. We’ve brought our tradition of accuracy into the mix to make the fastest, most accurate straight-pull rifles ever built.”

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IMPULSE rifles are built for speed. The smooth bolt throw allows a shooter to cycle rounds intuitively, without the need for the standard four changes-of-direction common to a conventional bolt’s path-of-travel. When every second counts, IMPULSE reduces split times and allows for a shooter to manipulate the bolt without losing their cheek weld. The bolt travels out and back and shooters don’t have to take their eyes off the target. This increase in speed is essential to making effective follow-up shots.

At the heart of IMPULSE’s bolt is Hexlock. Six hardened steel bearings lock the bolt in place inside the receiver’s barrel extension. As pressure increases, Hexlock’s hold tightens, ensuring that there can be no rearward movement of the bolt. Once the round has left the barrel, the pressure subsides, and the action can safely open again with the straight pull of the bolt handle.

In addition to IMPULSE’s new features, these rifles draw upon decades of Savage innovation. Each model is equipped with AccuStock®, Accufit®, and AccuTrigger®.

IMPULSE is available in three model variations:

IMPULSE Big Game: From the versatility of .243 WIN to stopping power of 300 Win Mag, IMPULSE Big Game is ready for one-shot drops and fast follow-ups.

IMPULSE Predator: From the speed of 22-250 REM. to the do-it-all potential of 6.5 Creedmoor, IMPULSE Predator provides an advantage to anyone hunting at the top of the food chain.

IMPULSE Hog Hunter: From the ready availability of .308 to the long-range reach of 300 Win Mag, IMPULSE Hog Hunter offers efficient pest control in a variety of proven .30 caliber chamberings.