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Odds are good you have at least one in your safe. If so, there’s never been a better time to breath some new life into your old Remington 700. When winter’s cold is minimizes time at the firing line, a couple hours sprucing up an old favorite helps beat the withdrawals.
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Older readers likely remember that anxious wait for the Sears “Wish Book” to arrive. With hundreds of pages filled with the latest toys and games it was the perfect way for boys and girls to update their letters to Santa. The holiday annual was first published in 1933, although it wasn’t until 1968 that management officially labeled it the “Wish Book.” Families had been calling it that for decades. By the turn of the century it grew thin and it ended in 2011. An attempt to revive it with a mailing to select shoppers in 2017 drew mixed reviews and little fanfare.
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Savvy gun owners lock handguns and other everyday essentials when not in use. The SnapSafe Keypad Vault is a compact security container perfectly suited for protecting these valuables. The rugged steel vault opens easily using either an integrated keypad or a metal key. And the Keypad Vault’s compact size allows mounting almost anywhere.
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From Taurus
If you compete in the Steel Challenge Shooting Association matches, you’ll want to take a close look at the new Taurus TX22 Competition SCR. Even if leisurely shooting is more your style, there’s still a lot to like in this innovative semi-auto .22 LR pistol with striking looks.
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From Leica
Leica’s PRS 5-30x56i riflescope beat 13 other entries to win top honors in the Precision Riflescope category of Outdoor Life’s annual Optics Test. The PRS scope was also given the highly coveted ‘Editor’s Choice’ award. Now in its 17th year, the Optics Test took place over three months in Montana and were judged by a panel of four experts, including Outdoor Life Editor-in-Chief Andrew McKean and two PRS shooters.
Judges commented: “Leica finally has a scope built for American shooters, and it’s a nearly perfect choice for engaging targets at extremely long ranges. This is the world-class riflescope that we knew Leica was capable of delivering American shooters. The test team raved about the velvety finish and handsome indexing on the 34mm Leica. Then there are the tasty controls. The elevation turret, with 10 mils of travel for each revolution and 32 mils of total adjustment, turns with authority and precision, with just enough resistance between stops. Both turrets have smart tool-less zero-resetting functions that allow shooters to change zero stops in the field. All the testers noted the reticle’s utility at every magnification. That’s a testament to the clarity of the optics and the rich contrast of Leica’s reticle; the first focal plane reticles in many precision scopes aren’t really useful at lower magnifications. Leica’s precision scope will compete well against other leading brands, and given all the durable utility in this jewel of an optic, you can expect to see more Leicas at PRS matches on this side of the pond in the coming years.”
Available in the following reticle designs:
·Leica PRS 5-30×56 i L-4A
·Leica PRS 5-30×56 i Ballistic
·Leica PRS 5-30×56 i PRB
From ATF
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Santa Monica Police Department announced a reward today of up to $5,000 for information related to the arrest of the person responsible for starting fires at several businesses in Santa Monica.
A fire was started at Santa Monica Tobacco, located at 1434 4th St., around 3:20 p.m., May 31. Another fire was also started the same evening at REI, 402 Santa Monica Blvd. around 3:40 p.m., by what appears to be the same female (seen above), during civil unrest. The suspect is a black female who has a tattoo of Africa on her left shoulder.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Santa Monica Police Department Detective D. Chabot at 310-458-2201 Ext. 6679, Sergeant C. Green at 310-458-8414, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-2249. This investigation is being conducted jointly by the ATF Los Angeles Field Division and Santa Monica Police Department.
From TrueTimber
TrueTimber Performance Shirts answer the call from outdoorsmen and women for late summer and early fall adventures. Lightweight construction, quick dry, moisture wicking technology with odor control and stretch fabric ensures a comfortable and breathable fit that does not restrict movement. As the temperature stays high and the early season kicks off, be sure to take full advantage of these high-performance shirts.
For a hot sunny day on the water, the Lightweight Performance shirts from the TrueTimber Fishing line are built to be cool, comfortable and keep users out of the sun. For hunters in the dove field, early season duck blind or deer stand where the temperatures are still up, the camo Short and Long Sleeve Performance Tee’s are just the answer. Lightweight and breathable, these shirts keep users cool, unrestricted and come in four popular TrueTimber patterns to match any environment. These shirts are also easily layered for use as the summer heat breaks and cool mornings call for lightweight layers.
“The technology behind these lightweight shirts is so impressive and makes them incredibly versatile in a ton of different situations,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Whether you find yourself hunting in an open field with no breeze, on the boat fishing with the sun beating down, or even looking for a thin layer you can easily pull off once things cool down a bit, these shirts just seem to be the perfect combination to fit all of those situations. The proof is in the fabric and any hunter or fisherman without some of these in their lineup is really missing out.”
TrueTimber Lightweight Performance Short Sleeve & Long Sleeve Crew
Deigned for a day on the boat or the beach, the TrueTimber Lightweight Performance Shirt is constructed with a 4-way stretch polyester and spandex memory yarn. This composition makes these shirts quick dry, moisture wicking and odor controlled. This shirt also features smooth and comfortable heat transfer labeling in the neck and UPF 50 sun protection. Available in Jet Black. Short sleeve MSRP $12.99, long sleeve MSRP $14.99.
TrueTimber Camo Short Sleeve & Long Sleeve Performance Tee
Great on its own for early seasons or as an added layer in later seasons, the TrueTimber Performance Tee combines antimicrobial, odor-fighting technology with 2-way stretch, moisture wicking, fade resistant fabric to deliver a well-rounded shirt every hunter needs in his or her lineup. Available in TrueTimber Prairie, Strata, Kanati and HTC Green Patterns. Short sleeve MSRP $12.99, long sleeve MSRP $14.99.
From Beretta
Beretta is excited to announce the launch of a new 687 Silver Pigeon III over-and-under shotgun. The 687 Silver Pigeon III shotgun represents an elegant evolution of the Silver Pigeon I, designed to meet the needs and desires of shooters looking for the reliability of the 680 platform presented with attractive aesthetics and a superior wood finish.
The fine engraving is made with state-of-the-art, 5-axis laser technology and is embellished by a special sparkle, which creates a pleasant contrast effect. The floral motifs and evocative game scenes are highlighted with pheasants and partridges.
The pistol grip stock, available with a 35/55 drop in right and left-handed configurations, and the round forend are made from stunning selected class 2.5 walnut wood and covered with a lustrous gloss finish that is resistant to rain and humidity and highlights the precious wood grain. The stock and forend are also finely checkered for an improved grip.
The top view of the shotgun boasts a particular finish that highlights the new, elegant engraving on the action frame and receiver shoulders. This engraving mimics the motif on the junction of the upper barrel.
The 687 Silver Pigeon III features a gold-colored single selective trigger with the selector located on top of the safety tang, which allows the user to select the barrel for the first shot with a simple, rapid sideways movement.
The 20mm MicroCore® butt pad ensures a comfortable and accurate shouldering as well as a safe, stable support when shooting. The receiver features a slim, elegant shape characterized by the tried-and-tested locking system with iconic trapezoid shoulders and dual conical locking lugs.
Featuring the sturdy and tried-and-tested ejection system used on the venerable 680 platform, this ultra-reliable platform boasts more than a million guns in use over the course of more than 30 years.
The 6×6 windowed top rib with accurate, anti-reflective checkering and a spherical steel front sight is a clear reference to the most exclusive Beretta over-and-under shotguns.
All these features are combined with the excellent ballistics guaranteed by the Steelium Optima Bore HP tri-alloy steel barrels. Characterized by deep drilling, cold hammer forging, and vacuum relieving, the special geometry of the barrels, with its 80-millimeter double forcing cone, is designed to offer outstanding performance and always perfect and uniform patterns, reducing at the same time felt recoil.
Available in all gauges (12, 20, 28, and .410), the 687 Silver Pigeon III is the shotgun for those who want a game scene shotgun with classic looks, quality, and elegance, without sacrificing the legendary reliability and minimal maintenance requirements of the 680 platform. The 687 Silver Pigeon III retails for an MSRP of $2,899.
The NSSF’s First Shots and +ONE initiatives have aimed to introduce new groups and individuals alike to shooting sports. With August being declared National Shooting Sports Month, these resources have been utilized by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation‘s SASP and SCTP members as a means to grow their teams for the upcoming season.
This youth shooting sports team has been focused on sharing their sport via First Shots events for several years and just put on their latest introductory event on August 22nd. Along with event partners Southeast Regional Park Shooting Range and Pima County Parks and Recreation, the WildGats put on a wildly successful event.
“We had a 127 sign up in one hour before we could announce that it was full,” said WildGats Head Coach, Bill Perkins. “Talking to our guests, I was surprised. At our first five events, we have had ~50% new shooters. When I asked for a show of hands at our latest First Shots event, ALL the hands went up in all three groups. We also saw very high participation by women. I would guess over 80% this year.”
Event staff greeted participants, with each group signing in and going through a quick temperature check. From there, new shooters were oriented by a First Shots powerpoint, staff introductions, gun safety rules, and future shooting opportunities.
From there, the University of Arizona WildGats athletes taught new shooters the fundamentals of grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger squeeze with visible laser SIRT trainers. NextLevel Training, Platinum Sponsor of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program, manufactures training tools, especially helpful for new shooters.
Once given an introduction, First Shots participants were taken to the live fire range, receiving 1:1 guidance with a Coach, Instructor or RSO.
On Tuesday Judge Clifton Jessup Jr., of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Alabama, ruled against a motion to delay Remington’s bankruptcy proceedings. The plaintiffs in the hearing—a group comprised of a survivor and families of the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy—claimed the speed of the auction jeopardized their lawsuit against the gun manufacturer that alleges it should have never sold the Bushmaster and its marketing deliberately targeted, “…younger, at-risk males…, ” according to Fox Business news. They have until Sept. 1 to appeal this week’s decision.
If it goes unchallenged or withstands review, Remington’s assets will go on the auction block as early as Sept. 17. The sale will recover some of the $100 to $500 million it owes to creditors, which number between 1,000 and 5,000 companies and individuals, according to the bankruptcy filing. The Sandy Hook plaintiffs are not included in the bankruptcy protection paperwork filed by Remington.
CNBC reports the plaintiffs alleged the speed at which the bankruptcy was proceeding could, “prevent Remington from ever answering for its role in the wrongful marketing of the weapon and that marketing’s causal role in the devastating loss of life at Sandy Hook Elementary School.” Their attorney told the judge on Tuesday, “There won’t be, there simply can’t be, a full and fair process unless this high-speed train that we’re on slows down.”
AL.com reports the judge arrived at this week’s decision because, “…the bankruptcy court was not the proper venue to resolve the claims by the families.” The Fox Business News story also indicates he expressed displeasure that the stalling motion would buy more time for the plaintiffs to scour disclosure documents related to a separate lawsuit filed in Connecticut against Remington.
Remington issued an official statement on it filing for bankruptcy protection late last month, and our story provides more detail.