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CSG ACQUIRES VISTA OUTDOOR’S<br />
SPORTING PRODUCTS FOR $1.91 BILLION<br />
The Czechoslovak Group<br />
(“CSG”) has announced that<br />
it has entered into a definitive<br />
agreement to acquire Vista<br />
Outdoor’s Sporting Products business<br />
for a total consideration of $1.91 billion,<br />
valuing the business at approximately 5x<br />
Fiscal Year 2024E EBITDA, including<br />
estimated standalone costs.<br />
CSG will partner with the existing<br />
management to pursue the continued<br />
growth path envisaged for the Sporting<br />
Products business over the coming years.<br />
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota,<br />
Vista Outdoor’s Sporting Products<br />
business is a leading ammunition<br />
manufacturer in the US commercial and<br />
law enforcement markets. It employs<br />
approximately 4,000 employees across<br />
its four US factories and owns leading<br />
ammunition brands including CCI,<br />
Federal, HEVI-Shot, Remington and<br />
Speer.<br />
CSG, based in Prague, Czech Republic,<br />
is a leading industrial technology<br />
company operating in five strategic<br />
business segments: Defense, Aerospace,<br />
Ammunition, Mobility and Business<br />
Projects. It is 100 per cent controlled<br />
and led by Michal Strnad, who has<br />
transformed it into the most relevant<br />
Czech industrial group, with a strong<br />
international footprint. CSG employs<br />
more than 10,000 people worldwide and<br />
owns and manages a diverse portfolio of<br />
industrial and trade companies across the<br />
civil and defense sectors.<br />
The proposed transaction would be<br />
CSG’s largest acquisition to date after a<br />
• Continued on page 8<br />
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CZECH REPUBLIC A<br />
GROWING FORCE IN<br />
GLOBAL MARKETPLACE<br />
Just as this issue of <strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> Word<br />
was heading to the printers, we<br />
became aware of the news that<br />
Czech-based company,<br />
Czechoslovak Group (CSG), had<br />
agreed to buy Vista Outdoor’s<br />
Sporting Products business for<br />
$1.91billion.<br />
This is a huge deal for the company,<br />
the Czech Republic, and the global<br />
shooting industry as a whole. In fact,<br />
this deal represents the largest ever<br />
Czech contract within this industry<br />
and one of, if not the biggest ever<br />
investment into the US by a Czech<br />
company.<br />
This deal comes off the back of<br />
CZG-Ceska Zbrojovka Group’s (now<br />
named “Colt CZ Group”) $222million<br />
purchase of the privately held Colt<br />
Holding Company.<br />
It’s not the first time the CSG<br />
group has invested into the industry.<br />
Only last November the company<br />
bought a 70 per cent slice of Italian<br />
ammunition giant Fiocchi.<br />
It is clear that CSG see ammunition<br />
as a key investment area for its<br />
business. Regarding the deal, David<br />
Štěpán, Member of the CSG Board<br />
and Investment Director for CSG<br />
International Projects, said: “Thanks<br />
to this acquisition, CSG will<br />
become one of the most important<br />
ammunition manufacturers in the<br />
world with a comprehensive portfolio<br />
across all calibres.”<br />
For CSG, the timing could not<br />
have been better. With escalating<br />
global tensions, ammunition and<br />
police/military equipment are more in<br />
demand than ever. With the might of<br />
Fiocchi and now Vista’s ammunition<br />
under its control the company will be<br />
hoping for strong results.<br />
It remains to be seen how this<br />
takeover will affect consumer products<br />
within Vista’s “Sporting Products”<br />
brands. My view is development of<br />
military and law enforcement avenues<br />
will be front and centre to this deal,<br />
while still retaining hunting and<br />
shooting products for consumers.<br />
Vista’s “Sporting Products” brands<br />
aren’t to be confused with the<br />
company’s “Outdoor Products” brands.<br />
These have not been bought by CSG.<br />
We believe the brands that CSG has<br />
acquired are Alliant Power, CCI,<br />
Federal, Speer, Remington, Hevi-Shot<br />
and Estate Cartridge.<br />
<strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong> will look deeper<br />
into the ramifications of this deal<br />
and other recent deals, with a global<br />
context, in an upcoming issue.<br />
Have a great trading month.<br />
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Editor<br />
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Contents<br />
contents<br />
03 News<br />
The latest, breaking news stories from around the global industry,<br />
including historic Czech acquisition of Vista Outdoors.<br />
28 Tasmanian Tiger set to light up Vegas<br />
<strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong> picks out three Tasmanian Tiger products that<br />
we think will excite dealers and professionals down in Sin City.<br />
30 NssF Industry Insight<br />
To say US Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been a thorn in the<br />
side of the firearm industry would be an understatement. The<br />
NSSF’s Larry Keane explains why.<br />
32 Derya’s new products hit the market<br />
The popular Turkish manufacturer of high-performance firearms<br />
has a host of new and exciting products to excite the global<br />
trade. Here, <strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong> looks at the key characteristics of<br />
each of them.<br />
34 Great Gear – Compound Bow Technology<br />
GTW explores the key advancements in compound bow<br />
technology and how these innovations have made archery more<br />
accessible, precise, and enjoyable for archers of all skill levels.<br />
36 Spotlight on… Archery<br />
Where local regulations allow, the strategic addition of archery<br />
products to wholesaler and retailer inventories represents a<br />
logical, and potentially lucrative, expansion.<br />
28<br />
40 EK Archery<br />
As many nations continue to regulate firearms with strict laws,<br />
consumers look to alternatives to provide for their self-defence<br />
needs. Ek Archery addresses this consumer need by developing<br />
tactical archery platforms that allow operators to project an<br />
effective ranged defence.<br />
42 Streamlight<br />
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44 Doing Business with… Southeast United States<br />
With the US economy “shifting south” in the eyes of many<br />
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fast-growing region of the United States. Here, <strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong><br />
discovers a little about an area that has offered more than twothirds<br />
of all job growth across the US since early 2020.<br />
Making Contact<br />
50 F.A.I.R.<br />
52 Blaser<br />
53 Vortex Optics<br />
54 Pulsar<br />
55 Davide Pedersoli<br />
56 Air Arms<br />
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NEWS<br />
CSG acquires Vista Outdoor’s Sporting Products for $1.91 billion<br />
• Continued from page 3<br />
long series of smaller acquisitions focused<br />
on the European market, including the<br />
acquisition of Fiocchi Munizioni in 2022.<br />
It also represents the largest acquisition<br />
in the history of the Czech defense<br />
industry. The transaction is expected to<br />
close in calendar year 2024, subject to<br />
shareholder approval, receipt of necessary<br />
regulatory approvals and other customary<br />
closing conditions. Upon closing, Sporting<br />
Products will become a wholly owned<br />
subsidiary of CSG, operating as a private<br />
company. Jason Vanderbrink will remain<br />
CEO of the Sporting Products business and<br />
the U.S. headquarters will remain in Anoka,<br />
Minnesota.<br />
Michal Strnad, Owner and CEO of<br />
CSG, commented: “This transaction<br />
perfectly fits with our strategy of expanding<br />
the key pillars of our business. I am proud<br />
that our company and the Czech defense<br />
industry managed to realise the most<br />
significant Czech investment in the U.S.<br />
market to date, which will deepen the<br />
strategic industrial relations between the<br />
two countries. We look forward to working<br />
with Jason and the Sporting Products<br />
leadership team to expand on their<br />
company’s success and their legacy of US<br />
manufacturing.”<br />
David Štěpán, Member of the CSG<br />
Board and Investment Director for CSG<br />
International Projects, added: “Vista<br />
Outdoor’s Sporting Products business is<br />
vertically integrated, has excellent financial<br />
results and is well invested. Thanks to this<br />
acquisition, CSG will become one of the<br />
most important ammunition manufacturers<br />
in the world with a comprehensive portfolio<br />
across all calibres.”<br />
Gary McArthur, Interim CEO of<br />
Vista Outdoor, commented: “This is an<br />
important strategic step for our company in<br />
creating value through the separation of our<br />
Outdoor Products and Sporting Products<br />
segments. The previously announced plan<br />
to separate our businesses has positioned us<br />
to execute seamlessly on this transaction,<br />
which we believe is the best path to<br />
maximise value for all our stakeholders,<br />
while better positioning Sporting Products<br />
and Outdoor Products for future success.”<br />
“We are confident that CSG is a great<br />
home for our leading ammunition brands,”<br />
said Jason Vanderbrink, CEO of Sporting<br />
Products. “The company is fully committed<br />
to our iconic American brands and<br />
expanding our legacy of US manufacturing,<br />
support for military and law enforcement<br />
customers, and investments in conservation<br />
and our hunting and shooting heritage.<br />
We are excited to work closely with the<br />
CSG team as we enter this next phase and<br />
position our brands for long-term success.”<br />
ARKANSAS SET FOR NEW SHOOTING RANGE<br />
Arkansas Game and Fish<br />
Commissioners (AGFC)<br />
has authorised AGFC<br />
Director Austin Booth to<br />
enter into a memorandum of<br />
understanding with the city of<br />
Clarksville and the University<br />
of the Ozarks to construct a<br />
new shooting sports complex.<br />
The proposed range will<br />
be open to the public and<br />
complement the university’s<br />
growing collegiate shooting<br />
sports program.<br />
Initially introduced at the<br />
agency’s July meeting, the<br />
effort to expand shooting<br />
sports in Arkansas is a<br />
commitment by Director<br />
Booth to the thousands of<br />
recreational shooters who help<br />
fund conservation through<br />
federal excise taxes placed on<br />
firearms and ammunition.<br />
The AGFC hopes to<br />
www.czechoslovakgroup.cz<br />
provide up to $2 million<br />
in matching funds to help<br />
the university construct<br />
the proposed $12 million<br />
facility. If approved, the<br />
match would be contingent<br />
on the university raising the<br />
remainder of the required<br />
funding.<br />
Director Booth opened his<br />
address to the Commission<br />
with a story about visiting<br />
with a hunter last year who<br />
was frustrated with the federal<br />
requirement to have a physical<br />
duck stamp 45 days after<br />
purchase when an electronic<br />
code of the purchase was<br />
printed on a hunter’s license.<br />
“Last year I met with<br />
other state agency directors<br />
at the Association of Fish<br />
and Wildlife Agencies and<br />
representatives from the U.S.<br />
Fish and Wildlife Service,<br />
and we<br />
crafted some<br />
legislation to<br />
correct the<br />
issue. I’m<br />
happy to say<br />
that it has now<br />
passed both<br />
the Senate and<br />
the House of<br />
Representatives.<br />
There are a<br />
few small details to work<br />
out, but hopefully that will<br />
go to the Oval Office in the<br />
near future and be able to be<br />
implemented for the 2024-25<br />
duck season.<br />
“The most important thing<br />
that we do in conservation is<br />
in the field with the people<br />
of the state,” Booth said. “It<br />
is important that we recharge<br />
our batteries, and the way that<br />
we do that is getting in the<br />
Advisers<br />
J.P. Morgan is acting as sole<br />
financial adviser to Czechoslovak<br />
Group, as well as leading and<br />
structuring the acquisition<br />
financing, with Clifford Chance LLP<br />
acting as legal adviser.<br />
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting<br />
as sole financial adviser to Vista<br />
Outdoor and Cravath, Swaine<br />
& Moore LLP is acting as legal<br />
adviser to Vista Outdoor.<br />
About Vista<br />
Outdoor Inc.<br />
Vista Outdoor (NYSE: VSTO) is the<br />
parent company of more than<br />
three dozen renowned brands that<br />
design, manufacture and market<br />
sporting and outdoor products.<br />
Brands include Bushnell, CamelBak,<br />
Bushnell Golf, Foresight Sports,<br />
Fox Racing, Bell Helmets, Camp<br />
Chef, Giro, Simms Fishing, QuietKat,<br />
Stone Glacier, Federal Ammunition,<br />
Remington Ammunition and more.<br />
Our reporting segments, Outdoor<br />
Products and Sporting Products,<br />
provide consumers with a wide<br />
range of performance-driven,<br />
high-quality and innovative<br />
outdoor and sporting products.<br />
field and meeting the people<br />
who we serve and get dirt<br />
underneath our fingernails<br />
just as they do with the work<br />
for conservation.”<br />
The meeting included<br />
presentations on the elk<br />
program, private lands habitat<br />
assistance programs available<br />
and the agency’s new website<br />
redesign.<br />
www.agfc.com<br />
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CALIFORNIA SET FOR TAX ON FIREARMS<br />
Firearms and ammunition<br />
have been targeted with an<br />
excise tax in the US State of<br />
California.<br />
California’s Governor, Gavin<br />
Newsom, recently signed into<br />
law a state excise tax on sales<br />
of firearms and ammunition,<br />
the first of its kind in the US.<br />
The tax will take effect in<br />
July 2024 and will add an 11<br />
per cent charge on top of the<br />
existing federal excise gun<br />
and ammunition tax, which<br />
operates at a rate of 10 or 11<br />
per cent, depending on the<br />
type of weapon purchased.<br />
The measure is part of a set<br />
of gun safety bills signed by<br />
the Governor.<br />
The California excise<br />
tax would be collected<br />
on the gross receipts of<br />
manufacturers, retailers and<br />
dealers derived from gun and<br />
bullet sales in the state. It is<br />
therefore likely that dealers<br />
will increase prices to the<br />
customer to offset this tax.<br />
The tax measure was one<br />
of nearly two dozen gun<br />
safety bills passed during<br />
the latest session of the<br />
Democratic-controlled<br />
California legislature and<br />
signed by Newsom days after<br />
his administration vowed<br />
to appeal last week’s federal<br />
court ruling on high-capacity<br />
magazines.<br />
Another key bill to look<br />
at is aimed at strengthening<br />
California’s concealed gun<br />
permit law, raising the<br />
minimum age at which a gun<br />
owner can apply for a permit<br />
from 18 to 21, increasing<br />
advance training requirements<br />
and banning alcohol<br />
consumption while carrying a<br />
concealed weapon.<br />
The bill will also ban<br />
concealed weapons in airports,<br />
schools and other ‘sensitive<br />
zones’.<br />
Groups have already<br />
began fighting these bills.<br />
<strong>Gun</strong> Owners of America<br />
(GOA) and the <strong>Gun</strong> Owners<br />
Foundation (GOF) teamed<br />
up with <strong>Gun</strong> Owners of<br />
California (GOC) to promptly<br />
serve California AG Rob<br />
Bonta in a lawsuit challenging<br />
portions of SB 2, a bill that<br />
anti-gun Governor Gavin<br />
Newsom signed into law. The<br />
groups described the bill as<br />
“unconstitutional legislation…<br />
passed in response to the<br />
Bruen decision (which ended<br />
the state’s draconian “mayissue”<br />
policy), and among<br />
other provisions would:<br />
• Enact highly restrictive<br />
“sensitive locations” where<br />
concealed carrying would<br />
be prohibited, including all<br />
private property unless expressly<br />
permitted by the owner;<br />
• Require 16 hours of training;<br />
• And signif icantly increase the<br />
costs associated with securing a<br />
permit.”<br />
This suit specifically goes<br />
after the “sensitive locations”<br />
provision of the law.<br />
Several other anti-gun<br />
states have enacted similar<br />
unconstitutional legislation<br />
in response to the Bruen<br />
decision, and GOA and GOF<br />
are a part of litigation in<br />
several of these cases.<br />
Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior<br />
Vice President, issued the<br />
following statement:<br />
“This is just the latest assault<br />
on our rights in California.<br />
Just as concerning, Governor<br />
Gavin Newsom has already<br />
made his anti-gun intentions<br />
quite clear: he wants to<br />
effectively repeal the Second<br />
Amendment. Sadly, his<br />
acknowledgment that doing so<br />
would be the only way to enact<br />
more gun control did not<br />
dissuade him from violating<br />
his oath when he signed this<br />
law into effect, but we are fully<br />
prepared to fight back.”<br />
Sam Paredes, on behalf of<br />
the board for GOF and in his<br />
role as the Executive Director<br />
of <strong>Gun</strong> Owners of California,<br />
added:<br />
“Pro-gun groups in<br />
California have had success<br />
when pushing back on<br />
legislation like this – just<br />
look at our victory last week<br />
against the state’s magazine<br />
ban. And just like in that case,<br />
we are confident SB 2 will be<br />
overturned. I’ve been warning<br />
governors and legislatures<br />
across the country since the<br />
Bruen decision that these<br />
“response bills” will not stand,<br />
but unfortunately, many have<br />
still been pushed through. That<br />
won’t stop us however – states<br />
should fall in line, or we will<br />
make them.”<br />
Larry Keane, SVP for<br />
Government & Public<br />
Affairs, Assistant Secretary<br />
and General Counsel, NSSF,<br />
commented: “Newsom is even<br />
pushing for a Constitutional<br />
amendment to do away with<br />
Second Amendment rights.<br />
That’s not stopping them from<br />
rushing to implement even<br />
more gun control.”<br />
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NEWS<br />
BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR NEXT YEAR’S<br />
FEHOVA EXHIBITION<br />
Hungary’s FeHoVa exhibition is fast-approaching, why not<br />
book up for their February event and boast your sales in this<br />
exciting region.<br />
“We have started preparations for the 30th FeHoVa,” says<br />
the exhibition team. “Already nearly 3,000 sq/m of space has<br />
been reserved by companies operating in the field of fishing<br />
and hunting.<br />
“On the occasion of the jubilee, we will be waiting for the<br />
hunters with special programs and performers at the diorama,<br />
at the hunting stage, at the lure fishing pool and at the giant<br />
aquarium.<br />
“Come join us as a registered exhibitor for the 30th FeHoVa<br />
exhibition to make secure your place at the HUNGEXPO<br />
Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center in February and<br />
welcome with us the tens of thousands of hunters and anglers<br />
attending the event!”<br />
Last year’s event<br />
Significantly higher visitor numbers, a range of international<br />
exhibitors and a great atmosphere were all hallmarks of the<br />
29th Fishing, Hunting and Arms International Exhibition.<br />
At the greatest gathering of the hunters, anglers, and naturelovers<br />
of the region, over 200 exhibitors presented their latest<br />
novelties, while visitors had the chance to attend numerous<br />
lectures at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and<br />
Exhibition Center.<br />
Over 38 thousand visitors attended the four days of the<br />
29th Fishing, Hunting and Arms International Exhibition<br />
(FeHoVa) at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and<br />
Exhibition Center. This far surpassed last year’s visitor<br />
numbers, it seems that the society of hunters and anglers has<br />
returned to its previous level of operations after the more<br />
than two year-long pandemic period. Exhibitors attended the<br />
event from a range of different countries, including Austria,<br />
Belgium, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Poland, Namibia,<br />
Italy, Pakistan and Slovakia. There were a great number of<br />
foreign visitors at the event – this was partly due to the 10th<br />
anniversary FeHoVa-MEOESZ International Winterdogshow<br />
(CAC, CACIB) hosted concurrently with FeHoVa. This year,<br />
FeHoVa events took place in four separate pavilions.<br />
For yet another year, hunters and nature-lovers alike had the<br />
chance to attend numerous professional and general audience<br />
events at HUNGEXPO’s largest Pavilion A, including trophy<br />
demonstrations and trophy evaluations, roundtable discussions,<br />
screenings, and travelogues. The collection of Hungarian<br />
big game trophies from the hunting seasons of 2020-2022<br />
attracted a large number of visitors, along with the Nadler<br />
Trophy Review, the collection of the works of graphic designer<br />
András Szunyoghy entitled “Anatomical Studies of Wild<br />
Animals” as well as the “Wildlife in Action” diorama.<br />
The charity auction hosted for the first time at FeHoVa also<br />
proved to be highly successful. Béla Hidvégi auctioned off his<br />
personal belongings – all of which were sold at the exhibition.<br />
All proceeds from the auction support the wildlife protection<br />
and educational programmes of Vadásztrófea Alapítvány<br />
(Hunting Trophy Foundation).<br />
The 10th anniversary FeHoVa-MEOESZ International Dog<br />
Show (CAC, CACIB) took place concurrently with FeHoVa<br />
in two pavilions, hosting the competition of thousands of dogs<br />
and their owners from 20 different countries.<br />
WHERE: FEHOVA EXHIBITION<br />
WHERE: HUNGEXPO BUDAPEST CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION CENTER LTD. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY<br />
WHEN: 8-11 FEBRUARY 2024<br />
(+36-1) 263-6000 FEHOVA@HUNGEXPO.HU WWW.HUNGEXPO.HU<br />
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NEWS<br />
SHOT SHOW CLIMBS TO NUMBER EIGHT<br />
ON LIST OF LARGEST TRADE SHOWS<br />
NSSF’s SHOT Show is now the eighth<br />
largest trade show in America, according<br />
to <strong>Trade</strong> Show Executive’s just-released<br />
Gold 100 rankings. The rankings were<br />
based on trade shows held throughout<br />
the United States in 2022 and measured<br />
by net square feet.<br />
Owned and operated by NSSF® – The<br />
Firearm Industry <strong>Trade</strong> Association –<br />
the SHOT Show is the annual trade<br />
show of the shooting, hunting, outdoor<br />
and law enforcement industries. After<br />
having to cancel its 2021 show due to<br />
the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022<br />
SHOT Show featured the event’s largest<br />
floorplan ever with 804,000 net square<br />
feet of exhibit space – up from 676,000<br />
net square feet in 2020.<br />
“The SHOT Show was the only trade<br />
show in America to grow by 20-plus<br />
per cent in 2022, which was quite the<br />
KOR Technik partners with Zarges USA<br />
KOR Technik, known for<br />
inventing and patenting<br />
the revolutionary<br />
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Zarges USA. Zarges’<br />
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“We are thrilled to<br />
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stated G.P. Searle,<br />
founder of KOR Technik<br />
and inventor of VRS<br />
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“Zarges USA<br />
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According to Vice<br />
President and General<br />
Manager of Zarges<br />
USA, Olaf Klutke,<br />
“One case for countless<br />
missions is a reality<br />
with the KOR VRS<br />
system. Thanks to this<br />
innovative technology, we<br />
immediately recognised<br />
our customers would<br />
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case for virtually anything<br />
they need to transport.<br />
Plus, VRS safeguards<br />
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by keeping your contents<br />
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he said.<br />
“Collaborating with<br />
Zarges USA is a winwin<br />
for those who<br />
already understand the<br />
advantages of shipping<br />
feat after having to cancel<br />
the 2021 event,” said Chris<br />
Dolnack, NSSF Senior<br />
Vice President and Chief<br />
Customer Officer. “That’s<br />
a testament to the amazing<br />
industry we serve, and we’re<br />
very thankful for this great<br />
honour by <strong>Trade</strong> Show<br />
Executive in recognising the<br />
show’s growth.”<br />
In addition to its exhibit<br />
space at The Venetian Expo,<br />
the 2022 SHOT Show<br />
marked an expansion of the<br />
show to Caesars Forum,<br />
with the two facilities connected by a<br />
footbridge. This expanded floorplan<br />
allowed more companies than ever before<br />
to exhibit at the show.<br />
The show is now the third largest trade<br />
valuable objects in<br />
the robust aluminium<br />
Zarges cases,” said<br />
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KOR VRS interior with<br />
the outer protection<br />
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cases delivers a<br />
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protection solution<br />
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cases with foam inserts.<br />
Ready for new cargo in<br />
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panels replace traditional<br />
foam, making Zarges<br />
cases universally reusable,<br />
lighter-weight, and more<br />
cost-effective for endusers,”<br />
he added.<br />
The strategic<br />
collaboration between<br />
KOR Technik and Zarges<br />
USA launches with three<br />
Zarges K470 flagship<br />
cases equipped with KOR<br />
VRS panels.<br />
www.zargesusa.com<br />
www.kortechnik.com<br />
show held in Las Vegas.<br />
The 2024 SHOT Show will return to<br />
Las Vegas on January 23-26 at both The<br />
Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum.<br />
www.nssf.org<br />
About Zarges USA<br />
For 90 years, the brand name Zarges<br />
has been synonymous with continuous<br />
innovations in the fields of access,<br />
packaging, transportation, and special<br />
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safety, durability, and ergonomics. Zarges<br />
products combine the multiple benefits<br />
of aluminium, featuring high stability<br />
with low weight, corrosion resistance,<br />
and flexibility of use. Zarges has the<br />
right product for every need and offers<br />
customised solutions.<br />
About Kor Technik<br />
KOR Technik’s VRS technology is a<br />
revolutionary protection solution,<br />
saving space, time, and money while<br />
reducing waste. The patented Vacuum<br />
Rigidizing Structure defines a new era<br />
of safeguarding valuable assets during<br />
transport by molding around and<br />
conforming to contents. By limiting<br />
lateral and vertical movement of the<br />
objects within, VRS panels protect costly<br />
cargo with superior impact and vibration<br />
reduction. VRS technology encourages<br />
reusability, delivering efficient and costeffective<br />
protection. A proud US company,<br />
KOR Technik is committed to preserving<br />
the environment through product<br />
innovation, eliminating useless waste,<br />
and utilising sustainable materials.<br />
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NEWS<br />
REAL SOLUTIONS REQUIRED FOR<br />
LARGE CARNIVORE CONSERVATION AND<br />
MANAGEMENT IN EUROPE<br />
Recently, the heads of Europe’s national<br />
hunting associations from over 30<br />
countries gathered in Prague to discuss<br />
the latest developments on large<br />
carnivores in Europe. A key focus was<br />
on the European Commission’s recent<br />
consultation and communication, which<br />
recognises that conflicts are increasing<br />
and urges local authorities to make full<br />
use of existing derogations from the<br />
strict protection: “The return of the wolf<br />
to EU regions where it has been absent<br />
for a long time is increasingly leading to<br />
conflicts with local farming and hunting<br />
communities, especially where measures<br />
to prevent attacks on livestock are not<br />
widely implemented”.<br />
Hunters are key stakeholders in large<br />
carnivore conservation and management.<br />
At the conference, attendees discussed<br />
several successful examples of large<br />
carnivore conservation, with hunters<br />
being actively engaged in conservation,<br />
monitoring, and management. However,<br />
as some large carnivore populations are<br />
increasing, this can result in increased<br />
conflicts, often exacerbated by the<br />
illogical reaction to increase the level<br />
of protection rather than improving<br />
the management measures for better<br />
coexistence.<br />
In addressing the challenges of large<br />
carnivore conservation, it is crucial<br />
to consider the impacts on local<br />
livelihoods and communities especially<br />
where inappropriate management<br />
frameworks exist. A worst-case scenario<br />
is when local communities deal with<br />
carnivores themselves. Conservation and<br />
management strategies must, therefore,<br />
be inclusive, taking into account the<br />
needs and perspectives of local people.<br />
The European Commission has<br />
stated on several occasions that Member<br />
States should fully use the flexibility in<br />
the Habitats Directive, including more<br />
recently to deal with the concentration of<br />
wolf packs in some European regions and<br />
the danger for livestock and potentially<br />
also for humans. Regrettably, the<br />
revision of the EC Guidance document<br />
on strict protection is more restrictive<br />
than the previous version. There is also<br />
a widespread lack of recognition that<br />
management is compatible with the<br />
long-term conservation of the species.<br />
There is now an expectation in<br />
the hunting community that the<br />
Commission aligns the EC Guidance<br />
with its more recent statements on the<br />
wolf.<br />
The conference heard a range of<br />
presentations from Sweden, Romania,<br />
Latvia, Slovakia, Czech Republic,<br />
Germany, Croatia and Slovenia. These<br />
were supported by several interventions<br />
from FACE Members in other<br />
European countries.<br />
Concluding the conference, Torbjörn<br />
Larsson, President of FACE, welcomed<br />
the announcement from the European<br />
Commission to look into a proposal<br />
to modify, where appropriate, the<br />
protection status of the wolf and<br />
introduce further flexibility in the legal<br />
framework. He concluded: “Now it<br />
the time for real action to ensure the<br />
conservation and management of the<br />
wolf and other large carnivore species<br />
with Europe’s rural communities”.<br />
www.face.eu<br />
About<br />
FACE is the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation. Established in 1977, FACE represents the interests of Europe’s<br />
7 million hunters as an international non-profit-making nongovernmental organisation. FACE is made up of national hunters’<br />
associations from 37 European countries including the EU-28. FACE is supported by 7 associate members and is based in Brussels.<br />
FACE upholds the principle of sustainable use and has been a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature<br />
(IUCN) since 1987. FACE works with its partners on a range of hunting-related matters from international conservation agreements to<br />
local implementation issues with the aim of sustaining hunting across Europe.<br />
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Team Barrett shines at the <strong>2023</strong> King of 2 Miles<br />
Barrett Firearms competitor<br />
Justin Wolf and spotter James<br />
Archer finished in 2nd place<br />
at the global <strong>2023</strong> King of<br />
2 Miles competition, held<br />
at the NRA Whittington<br />
Center on September 22nd –<br />
24th, <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
What makes this result<br />
even more impressive is that<br />
Wolf was one of only three<br />
competitors who successfully<br />
engaged all seven targets, the<br />
furthest being 3526 yards<br />
in the finals with a new<br />
Barrett rifle chambered in<br />
.416 Barrett using 500 grain<br />
Cutting Edge Lazer Bullets.<br />
The three-day event<br />
attracts the world’s best<br />
marksmen and is regarded<br />
as the ultimate proving<br />
ground for long-range<br />
shooting, pushing the<br />
boundaries of precision and<br />
equipment performance.<br />
Of 69 competitors, Barrett<br />
represented 11 per cent<br />
of rifles competing in<br />
the extreme long-range<br />
event yet reflected 21 per<br />
cent of the global Top 14<br />
finalists. Barrett’s competing<br />
rifle system was the only<br />
factory configured product<br />
represented in this year’s<br />
competition that typically<br />
showcases custom-built rifles.<br />
Wolf said the results were<br />
a testament to the new<br />
Barrett rifle’s exceptional<br />
precision and the promise<br />
it holds for the future of<br />
long-range shooting. “It’s<br />
always amazing to shoot big<br />
ELR events like this. The<br />
feeling of accomplishment of<br />
making the finals and having<br />
this success with the new<br />
Barrett equipment is second<br />
to none.”<br />
Bryan James, President<br />
of Barrett Firearms, said:<br />
“Justin’s performance with<br />
our rifle at the King of<br />
2 Miles competition is a<br />
source of immense pride for<br />
Barrett. It is a testament to<br />
our unwavering commitment<br />
to pushing the boundaries of<br />
what is possible in longrange<br />
shooting. We look<br />
forward to officially unveiling<br />
this innovation to the world<br />
at the 2024 SHOT Show and<br />
bringing the same capability<br />
to the hands of marksmen<br />
who demand nothing but the<br />
best.”<br />
Barrett Firearms invites<br />
media, industry professionals,<br />
and shooting enthusiasts<br />
to visit its booth #10344 or<br />
Industry Day at the Range<br />
during the 2024 SHOT Show<br />
in Las Vegas, Nevada, from<br />
January 23–26, 2024, where<br />
they can experience the new<br />
product first-hand and learn<br />
more about this revolutionary<br />
rifle’s specifications and<br />
capabilities.<br />
www.barrett.net<br />
Fiocchi Ammunition receives US boost<br />
US wholesaler Camfour has<br />
added Fiocchi Ammunition<br />
to its vendor line up.<br />
The addition of Fiocchi<br />
Ammunition will help<br />
Camfour increase its vendor<br />
and product selection for<br />
a broader assortment to<br />
further support its customer<br />
base.<br />
Brandon Roper, President<br />
of Camfour, said: “By<br />
adding Fiocchi to our<br />
line-up of products and<br />
expanding our options for<br />
dealers to choose from, we<br />
look towards improving<br />
our customer’s shopping<br />
experience.”<br />
Fiocchi was founded<br />
in 1876 in Lecco, Italy<br />
and has been producing<br />
high quality ammunition<br />
ever since. In the 1950s,<br />
Fiocchi began importing<br />
ammunition into the United<br />
States and by the 1980s<br />
demand had grown and the<br />
decision was made to build<br />
a manufacturing facility in<br />
the US to help service the<br />
US market.<br />
In 1983 a site in Ozark,<br />
Missouri was chosen, right<br />
in the heart of America,<br />
and a facility was built<br />
on a former dairy farm.<br />
Since then, the company<br />
has continued to grow<br />
and expand, currently<br />
employing nearly 200 staff<br />
to produce some of the<br />
highest quality shotshell<br />
and centerfire ammunition<br />
available. While the<br />
company still has roots in<br />
Italy and receives a portion<br />
of their products from their<br />
facility in Lecco, around 80<br />
per cent of Fiocchi brand<br />
About<br />
Barrett is a family-owned and<br />
operated company and the<br />
world leader in long-range,<br />
large-calibre, precision rifle<br />
design and manufacturing.<br />
Barrett products are used by<br />
civilians, sport shooters, law<br />
enforcement agencies, the<br />
United States military and<br />
more than 75 US Department<br />
of State approved countries<br />
around the world.<br />
products that are sold in<br />
the US market are loaded in<br />
Ozark or in its new facility<br />
near Little Rock, Arkansas.<br />
www.camfour.com<br />
About<br />
Camfour is a US wholesaler of firearms, ammunition, and<br />
accessories for the shooting sports industry with distribution<br />
centers in Westfield, MA and Pflugerville, TX. It continues to<br />
grow by adding new brands and dealers to consistently be<br />
ranked as one of the top 10 distributors in the industry.<br />
www.umarex.fr<br />
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NEWS<br />
AirForce Airguns adds new sales representatives<br />
AirForce Airguns has<br />
welcomed Tim Bailey and<br />
Associates, (TBA) as its<br />
new sales representatives.<br />
The addition of these sales<br />
representatives will allow<br />
AirForce and its sister<br />
companies to better service<br />
and assist dealers. They will<br />
also represent AirForce’s sister<br />
companies Rapid Air Worx<br />
and BKL Technologies.<br />
They will be representing<br />
AirForce in much of the<br />
Midwest as well as the state<br />
of Texas. States that will<br />
be covered by TBA also<br />
include Arkansas, Louisiana,<br />
Oklahoma, Minnesota,<br />
Wisconsin, Illinois, North<br />
Dakota and South Dakota.<br />
AirForce president John<br />
McCaslin, commented:<br />
“Adding a new sales<br />
representative organisation is<br />
a very big step for us. It speaks<br />
directly to the success and<br />
demand for our air rifles and<br />
other products. We are happy<br />
to be working with TBA as we<br />
continue to grow and expand.<br />
The last few years have seen<br />
unprecedented sales growth<br />
and I am confident that TBA<br />
will be able to keep that<br />
growth moving. In deciding on<br />
who we wanted to represent us<br />
to the dealer community, we<br />
found that their organisation<br />
most aligned with our<br />
philosophy of customer<br />
service from the dealer to<br />
the consumer. Adding TBA’s<br />
group strengthens that<br />
connection to our customers.<br />
“The growth of the PCP<br />
airgun market has paralleled<br />
AirForce’s growth since its<br />
inception in 1997. As PCP<br />
airguns have become more<br />
popular and demand has<br />
increased, so has the need<br />
for hands-on customer<br />
service at the dealer level.<br />
TBA will provide that in the<br />
same manner that AirForce<br />
customers have come to rely<br />
on. Dealers are an essential<br />
part of our formula, and the<br />
Bailey organisation is a great<br />
fit to that formula.”<br />
Dealers may contact<br />
AirForce’s office to get the<br />
name and contact information<br />
of the representative in their<br />
state.<br />
www.airforceairguns.com<br />
About<br />
Established in 1997, AirForce Airguns was the first company to mass-produce high-quality PCP air rifles in the United States. AirForce<br />
rifles feature German-made Lothar Walther match grade barrels with other major components being manufactured and assembled<br />
in their Texas-based manufacturing facility. AirForce Airguns, a founding member of the Airgun Sporting Association, continues to<br />
work to educate legislators and regulators about airguns on a local, state, and national level. In 2018 AirForce Airguns acquired Rapid<br />
Air Worx and continues to produce the finest PCP rifles made in America.<br />
SMITH & WESSON HEADS SOUTH<br />
Firearm manufacturer Smith<br />
& Wesson has officially moved<br />
its headquarters from New<br />
England to Tennessee.<br />
“Congratulations to Smith &<br />
Wesson on their grand opening<br />
in Tennessee. This move is a<br />
testament<br />
to their<br />
enduring<br />
legacy, their<br />
commitment<br />
to firearm<br />
excellence,<br />
and to<br />
the importance of preserving<br />
America’s gun industry and<br />
Second Amendment rights<br />
in a fair environment,”<br />
NRA Executive Director of<br />
Advancement Tyler Schropp<br />
told Fox News Digital.<br />
“Representing millions of<br />
NRA members and gun owners,<br />
the NRA was proud to be the<br />
tip of the spear for the passage<br />
and enactment of the Protection<br />
of Lawful Commerce in Arms<br />
Act that saved America’s firearm<br />
industry,” Schropp continued,<br />
citing the 2005 Protection of<br />
Lawful Commerce in Arms<br />
Act that prevents firearm<br />
manufacturers from being held<br />
liable if products are used to<br />
commit a crime.<br />
The new headquarters, which<br />
was first announced in 2021,<br />
sits on 230 acres southwest of<br />
the McGhee Tyson Airport.<br />
Tours of<br />
the facility<br />
were offered<br />
during<br />
the grand<br />
opening,<br />
with Smith<br />
& Wesson<br />
spokespeople telling media that<br />
the gun manufacturer will also<br />
build a museum and retail store<br />
in the coming years.<br />
Smith & Wesson was<br />
established in 1852 in<br />
Connecticut before it soon<br />
moved its headquarters to<br />
Springfield, Massachusetts.<br />
Now, the firearm manufacturer<br />
calls Maryville, Tennessee,<br />
home after holding a ribboncutting<br />
ceremony at its<br />
new 650,000-square-foot<br />
headquarters.<br />
www.smith-wesson.com<br />
Kevin DeMichiel joins Team Blaser<br />
Blaser has signed up<br />
US shooter Kevin<br />
DeMichiel as the newest<br />
member of Team Blaser.<br />
A resident of Forsyth,<br />
Georgia, DeMichiel<br />
is a 15-time National<br />
Sporting Clays<br />
Association (NSCA)<br />
All-American, 13-time<br />
Team USA Member,<br />
serving as captain of the 2019 team, and a two-time<br />
Georgia State Champion. He was inducted into the<br />
Georgia Sporting Clays Association Hall of Fame in<br />
2017.<br />
DeMichiel has been shooting for 25 years and is<br />
now switching to the Blaser F3 SuperSport shotgun.<br />
His first tournament as a member of Team Blaser is<br />
the upcoming National Sporting Clays Championships<br />
which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, October<br />
21-29.<br />
“I’m excited to join Team Blaser to shoot alongside<br />
some of the country’s best shooters like Bill McGuire<br />
and Cory Kruse,” said DeMichiel. “It will be a joy to<br />
shoot for a company that strongly backs their pro staff<br />
and supports them to the fullest.”<br />
“We are proud to welcome Kevin to the Team Blaser<br />
family,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “He has<br />
an impressive record in the competitive shooting sports<br />
and is a strong addition to our growing team.”<br />
For the past eight years, DeMichiel has been a fulltime<br />
shooter and shooting instructor.<br />
www.blaser-group.com<br />
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NEWS<br />
PURSUIT ANNOUNCES NEW OWNERSHIP<br />
Pursuit Media, LLC, has<br />
announced a new majority<br />
ownership of all its assets by<br />
The Bordelon Group.<br />
Effective October 9th,<br />
<strong>2023</strong>, The Bordelon Group,<br />
led by President and CEO<br />
Rock Bordelon, has acquired<br />
a majority ownership stake<br />
in Pursuit Media and all its<br />
related assets. This comes<br />
on the heels of Pursuit<br />
Channel celebrating its 15th<br />
Anniversary of distributing<br />
great hunting, fishing, and<br />
shooting content to millions<br />
across the US with industry<br />
leading distribution platforms,<br />
and will help to pave the road<br />
ahead for many years to come.<br />
Pursuit says that Rock is<br />
a successful businessman<br />
with ownership stakes in<br />
a multitude of businesses<br />
and will bring a wealth of<br />
professionalism and leadership<br />
to the Pursuit brands for the<br />
many years that lay ahead.<br />
Rock knows firsthand the<br />
value of Pursuit as he’s also<br />
been a content provider to<br />
Pursuit for many years now<br />
with his very popular program,<br />
On The Road Outdoors.<br />
Rock commented: “I’m very<br />
excited for this opportunity<br />
to invest into Pursuit Media.<br />
Pursuit has changed the game<br />
in the space and has been a<br />
very competitive and viable<br />
option for many content<br />
providers. Many positive<br />
competitive advantages have<br />
existed for Pursuit over the<br />
years with more to come in<br />
near future. From here, we’ll<br />
focus on future strategy and<br />
the steppingstones that are<br />
needed to achieve major<br />
success in the business of<br />
content and distribution on<br />
behalf of our beloved outdoors<br />
industry and our producers.<br />
Some of these items include<br />
moving The Pursuit channel<br />
to HD with all carriers while<br />
growing more distribution to<br />
reach more homes, expanding<br />
PursuitUP to more platforms,<br />
retooling the PursuitUP app<br />
to give viewers more instant<br />
access to their favorite shows<br />
plus new content found<br />
nowhere else, launching a<br />
new channel, H2O, that<br />
will focus on all things<br />
water related including<br />
environmental, travel and<br />
world competition. We will<br />
also be creating new types<br />
of programming that will<br />
allow the outdoor industry to<br />
thrive without being further<br />
censored and shadow banned.”<br />
Rusty Faulk, Founder<br />
and CEO of Pursuit Media<br />
commented: “We couldn’t be<br />
more blessed to have such an<br />
awesome investment group<br />
for Pursuit. It’s rare to find<br />
folks these days with as<br />
much grit and determination<br />
as Rock Bordelon has, and<br />
that’s exactly what will propel<br />
Pursuit and its assets into<br />
the future. His vision for the<br />
future is very exciting and will<br />
allow us to show our industry<br />
that the new age of television<br />
married with live stream will<br />
deliver a large passionate<br />
audience eager to consume<br />
our outdoor content we are<br />
just thrilled for what’s to<br />
come for Pursuit and all those<br />
that work with Pursuit. We<br />
hope to earn the opportunity<br />
to work with more content<br />
providers and brands across<br />
the industry, so we hope you’ll<br />
reach out to us today with any<br />
questions you may have and to<br />
learn how we may be able to<br />
help your business.”<br />
www.pursuituptv.com<br />
Team Beretta adds new hunting brand ambassador<br />
Beretta has announced the signing<br />
of a new hunting brand ambassador<br />
- Robert Arrington of ‘Deer Meat<br />
for Dinner.’ Arrington, a successful<br />
outdoorsman and content creator,<br />
uses his channel to showcase his and<br />
his family’s love of hunting, fishing,<br />
and all things outdoor-related while<br />
providing an in-depth look at their<br />
lives as hunt-to-table enthusiasts.<br />
Arrington will utilize Tikka rifles,<br />
various Beretta shotguns, and several<br />
handguns, including the 92XI SAO<br />
and 3032 Tomcat.<br />
“I’ve been hunting and shooting<br />
since I was a young boy, and ever since<br />
I can remember, Beretta has been a<br />
brand of excellence with reliability you<br />
can trust! I’m so excited to be working<br />
with such a wonderful company,”<br />
Arrington said.<br />
With several popular YouTube<br />
video series on his channel, including<br />
‘Catch Clean Cook,’ ‘Tasty Tuesdays,’<br />
and ‘Tips and Techniques,’ Arrington<br />
authentically captures engaging content<br />
from his everyday life that displays the<br />
hunt-to-table lifestyle, ethical hunting<br />
practices, and how he shares his<br />
passion with his family and friends.<br />
“As long-time fans of Robert and<br />
Deer Meat for Dinner, we’re excited<br />
to partner with and support Rob<br />
and his family as they pursue their<br />
passions in the outdoors. Between<br />
Beretta and Tikka firearms, we’re<br />
confident they’ll have the right tool<br />
for the job on any hunt they go on,”<br />
Amanda Popp, Sports Marketing<br />
Manager, said.<br />
Arrington joins an established<br />
stable of Beretta hunting ambassadors<br />
that include Remi Warren, Nate<br />
Hosie and Randy Birdsong<br />
(HeadHunters TV), Jeb and Ward<br />
Burton (Crossroads with the Burtons),<br />
Tim Burnett (Solo Hunter), and<br />
Durrell Smith (The Sporting Life<br />
Notebook).<br />
www.beretta.com<br />
About<br />
Pursuit Media, LLC, is the<br />
industry leader covering<br />
more homes than any other<br />
US outdoor channel. In total<br />
home and user delivery, has<br />
its linear feed Pursuit Channel,<br />
active nationally to 30+<br />
million homes via DIRECTV,<br />
AT&T U-verse HD, DISH<br />
Network, Sling TV HD, Comcast<br />
Xfinity, Fios by Verizon HD,<br />
Centurylink Prism HD, Cox<br />
Communication HD and the<br />
National Cable Television<br />
Cooperative (NCTC). PursuitUP,<br />
is active to 90+ million users<br />
through Samsung’s TV Plus,<br />
Sinclair’s STIRR, Xumo Play,<br />
Glewed TV, Vidgo, Kloud TV,<br />
Select TV, TCL Smart TVs, Plex,<br />
and many more. Additionally,<br />
PursuitUP’s VOD library<br />
is readily available online<br />
to anyone at pursuituptv.<br />
com, or by downloading the<br />
PursuitUP app available on<br />
most devices.<br />
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NEWS<br />
SIG SAUER’S TOM TAYLOR ELECTED<br />
TO SAF BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Tom Taylor, chief marketing officer and<br />
executive vice president for Commercial<br />
Sales at Sig Sauer has been elected to<br />
the Second Amendment Foundation’s<br />
Board of Directors.<br />
SAF founder and Executive Vice<br />
President Alan M. Gottlieb said Taylor<br />
is a welcome addition to the board, and<br />
he brings a strong business background<br />
and many years of experience in the<br />
firearms industry to the table.<br />
“Sig Sauer was so proud to be the<br />
first company to lead the way for the<br />
firearms industry by becoming a longterm,<br />
high level sponsor for the Second<br />
Amendment Foundation, to support the<br />
great work they are doing to protect and<br />
defend the Second Amendment through<br />
a comprehensive litigation strategy,”<br />
said Taylor. “Now I am personally<br />
honoured to join the board so we can<br />
now be part of the process at an even<br />
higher level, not just with our financial<br />
resources, but now with time and effort.<br />
We truly believe that while the Second<br />
Amendment Foundation continues to do<br />
the great work it has been doing for 50<br />
years, it has stepped up even further to<br />
fill a great void in protecting what is so<br />
vitally critical to our country.”<br />
Prior to joining Sig Sauer in March<br />
2015, Taylor spent five years at O.F.<br />
Mossberg as senior vice president<br />
of sales and marketing, and U.S.<br />
commercial sales. Before joining<br />
Mossberg, Taylor spent five years at<br />
Smith & Wesson as vice president of<br />
marketing and product development.<br />
While at S&W, Taylor led the<br />
development and introduction of the<br />
Military & Police rifle and pistol lines.<br />
Before that, he also spent time with<br />
Remington/Freedom Group as senior<br />
vice president overseeing several special<br />
projects.<br />
Taylor is recognised as an industry<br />
activist who strongly supports Second<br />
Amendment advocacy, the shooting<br />
sports and hunting.<br />
“We are fortunate to have Tom<br />
Taylor joining our Board of Directors,”<br />
Gottlieb stated. “His extensive<br />
background in the firearms industry<br />
will provide a wealth of knowledge and<br />
experience that will be critical as the<br />
foundation moves forward, expanding<br />
our activities into 2024 and beyond.”<br />
About<br />
The Second Amendment Foundation is the US nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action<br />
group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has<br />
grown to more than 720,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the<br />
consequences of gun control.<br />
Taurus USA promotes Caleb Giddings<br />
to general manager of marketing<br />
Taurus USA, a<br />
leading manufacturer<br />
of firearms for<br />
everything from<br />
personal protection<br />
to hunting has<br />
promoted Caleb<br />
Giddings to general manager<br />
of marketing.<br />
Caleb originally joined<br />
Taurus as the marketing<br />
manager, after consulting on<br />
the project that would result<br />
in the award-winning Taurus<br />
856 Executive Grade. He steps<br />
into his new role leading the<br />
marketing department after<br />
playing a crucial role in the<br />
successful launches of many<br />
new products, including the<br />
first ever optics ready defensive<br />
revolver, the Taurus 856<br />
T.O.R.O (Taurus Optics Ready<br />
Option).<br />
“I am tremendously excited<br />
for my expanded role here,”<br />
said Caleb. “I can’t<br />
wait to keep working<br />
with the team<br />
in marketing to<br />
continue to promote<br />
not just the Taurus<br />
brand, but also Rossi<br />
and Heritage.”<br />
In his new role, Caleb will<br />
oversee marketing efforts for<br />
Taurus USA and its family of<br />
brands, including Rossi USA<br />
and Heritage Manufacturing.<br />
www.taurususa.com<br />
About<br />
Taurus is based in Bainbridge,<br />
Georgia and is owned by<br />
Taurus Armas, S.A. which is<br />
a publicly traded company<br />
based in Brazil. Taurus Armas<br />
S.A. manufactures a wide<br />
variety of consumer and<br />
industrial products that are<br />
distributed worldwide.<br />
www.saf.org<br />
MIDWAYUSA PARTNERS<br />
WITH CREDOVA FOR BUY<br />
NOW, PAY LATER FINANCING<br />
MidwayUSA is pleased to announce a partnership with an<br />
industry-leading provider of buy now, pay later financing<br />
solutions, Credova. This partnership will give Customers flexible<br />
financing solutions for purchasing Just About Everything® for<br />
Shooting, Hunting, and the Outdoors, all with no credit card.<br />
“I’m excited to partner with Credova, a company that is<br />
dedicated to supporting the hunting and shooting sports<br />
industry,” said Adam Augustine, VP of eCommerce. “This new<br />
flexible payment option makes all the great products we carry<br />
even more accessible to our Customers, and it is incredibly easy<br />
to use. Just select Credova as the payment option in checkout and<br />
fill out your application.”<br />
Credova is the leading outdoor recreation and sporting goods<br />
point-of-sale financing platform providing a buy now, pay later<br />
solution with multiple financing products.<br />
“It’s a privilege to join forces with MidwayUSA, an esteemed<br />
name in the hunting and shooting domain,” said Kamron Davis,<br />
Chief Revenue Officer of Credova. “This collaboration underlines<br />
our commitment to adding value to the industry and enhancing<br />
the shopping experience for MidwayUSA’s vast Customer base.<br />
We’re thrilled to be part of this journey and look forward to the<br />
mutual growth and success this partnership promises.”<br />
www.midwayusa.com<br />
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If you are interested in<br />
distributing and marketing<br />
our products, contact us at:<br />
info@noricaairguns.com<br />
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Hall 1 Booth 337<br />
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info@noricaairguns.com<br />
www.noricaairguns.com
LAW ENFORCEMENT & MILITARY NEWS<br />
NIOA BEGINS BOXER<br />
AMMUNITION PRODUCTION<br />
NIOA in conjunction with Rheinmetall<br />
NIOA Munitions has begun ammunition<br />
production for the Army’s nextgeneration<br />
armoured Boxer vehicle,<br />
marking a significant milestone for<br />
munitions manufacturing in Australia.<br />
The company will produce 40,000<br />
rounds of medium calibre training<br />
ammunition at the Commonwealth<br />
Government-owned NIOA-operated<br />
plant in Benalla, Victoria for the Boxer<br />
Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV)<br />
which is being made in Queensland by<br />
Rheinmetall.<br />
It comes as the Minister for Defence<br />
Industry, Pat Conroy announced a<br />
$220 million investment in munitions<br />
production at Benalla and another<br />
government-owned contractor-operated<br />
(GOCO) factory at Mulwala in regional<br />
New South Wales.<br />
Minister Conroy and Guided Weapons<br />
and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO)<br />
Enterprise Chief AVM Leon Phillips<br />
OAM toured NIOA’s Benalla operation<br />
last Friday (Eds: October 6) as the first<br />
batch of 30mm projectiles was being<br />
prepared to roll off the line.<br />
A key recommendation of the Defence<br />
Strategic Review was to replenish<br />
GWEO stocks and to establish sovereign<br />
missile and munition manufacturing<br />
facilities in Australia.<br />
“Improving Australia’s ability to<br />
manufacture the munitions our defence<br />
force needs is not only critical to meeting<br />
the strategic challenges we face as a<br />
nation, it will also support local industry<br />
EOTECH distributor awarded UK MoD<br />
contract for SWESS Light Battle Systems<br />
Viking Arms Ltd, a longstanding<br />
distributor in the UK<br />
for EOTECH, has revealed<br />
the award for a seven-year<br />
contract framework by the<br />
Dismounted Close Combat<br />
team, part of the UK Ministry<br />
of Defence (MoD), for the<br />
Procurement and Support of<br />
up to a total fleet requirement<br />
of 12,000 SWESS Light<br />
Battle Systems, subject to<br />
financial approval.<br />
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy (centre) with<br />
GWEO Chief AVM Leon Phillips (left) and members of the<br />
NIOA team at the Benalla facility.<br />
and well-paid, skilled local jobs,” Minister<br />
Conroy said.<br />
“The Mulwala and Benalla munition<br />
factories underpin Australia’s ability to<br />
develop critical propellants, explosives<br />
and munitions for the Australian Defence<br />
Force.”<br />
NIOA Australia and New Zealand<br />
CEO Ben James welcomed the<br />
Government’s investment in domestic<br />
munitions production.<br />
“This will further support Australia’s<br />
growing defence industrial base and<br />
comes at an exciting time as we ramp up<br />
production of the Boxer ammunition at<br />
Benalla,” he said.<br />
“NIOA’s $12m investment at Benalla<br />
reflects our commitment to work with<br />
Government and Defence in delivering<br />
sovereign capability and local jobs.<br />
As part of<br />
the framework,<br />
Viking Arms<br />
and EOTECH<br />
will provide the<br />
Holographic<br />
Weapon Sight<br />
(HWS) EXPS3<br />
and the G33<br />
3x Magnifier as a complete<br />
system. The EOTECH HWS<br />
is considered the fastest target<br />
acquisition CQB weapon sight<br />
available with true<br />
two eyes open, a<br />
proven solution<br />
that has been inservice<br />
with the<br />
UK Ministry of<br />
Defence for over<br />
15 years.<br />
EOTECH<br />
President, Dennis Finnegan<br />
commented: “We are very<br />
honoured to be a part of<br />
this program. EOTECH’s<br />
“We have a highly qualified and<br />
professional team at Benalla who have<br />
worked exceptionally hard to reach this<br />
key milestone in sovereign munitions<br />
manufacture.”<br />
The NIOA tenancy at Benalla<br />
maintains the Commonwealth’s<br />
capabilities for the manufacture of<br />
primary energetics, pyrotechnics, medium<br />
calibre, mortar and tank ammunition,<br />
hand grenades, fuzes, primers, along with<br />
various laboratory test facilities. The<br />
medium calibre line is a joint investment<br />
with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions.<br />
NIOA recently completed work at<br />
Benalla recapitalising 120mm tank<br />
ammunition for the Australian Army’s<br />
M1A1 Abrams tank fleet.<br />
www.nioa.com.au<br />
history of supporting the<br />
United Kingdom’s war fighters<br />
along with our partner,<br />
Viking Arms, is a point of<br />
pride for everyone in our<br />
organisation. We look forward<br />
to continuing to provide our<br />
weapon sights, lasers, and<br />
sensors that help make the UK<br />
Ministry of Defence a more<br />
successful and lethal force.”<br />
www.eotechinc.com<br />
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NEXTORCH 21in NEX Quicker Duty<br />
Baton Awarded TR Certif ication<br />
NEXTORCH Industries, one of the world’s<br />
leading manufacturers of illumination<br />
tools and specialised equipment for law<br />
enforcement, first responder, tactical, and<br />
outdoor applications, has announced that the<br />
21in NEX Quicker Duty Baton has been<br />
awarded TR certification for use by German<br />
police forces.<br />
“The NEX series of batons are already in use<br />
in 12 of the 16 German states,” said Jordan<br />
Brothers, Vice President of Sales & Marketing,<br />
NEXTORCH. “The NEX Batons are a<br />
favourite of police forces the world over due<br />
to their safety, reliability and ease of use. The<br />
patented NEX Lock design utilises a push button lock that creates<br />
a lockup that is more than twice as strong as many of the other<br />
batons on the market.”<br />
The 21in NEX Quicker Duty Baton is offered in two versions:<br />
a lightweight “Air” model utilising an aerospace aluminium alloy<br />
for the first two sections with the last segment being steel, and<br />
a full steel version for more heavy-duty use. These duty batons<br />
offer super-smooth open & close operation with a rock-solid<br />
locking mechanism, making them far more stable compared to<br />
others. Thanks to their patented NEX Lock design, the batons are<br />
extremely robust, drop test rated to 6.5 feet and can still expand<br />
and retract smoothly after 3,000 impacts.<br />
BLACKHAWK ISSUES<br />
RESPONSE ON SAFETY<br />
OF LIGHT-BEARING<br />
HOLSTERS<br />
A push button in the tail unlocks the baton<br />
for easy retraction and makes operation of<br />
the NEX Batons quick and effortless. An easy<br />
flick of the wrist deploys the baton, and then<br />
simply press the button and push the end to<br />
retract. A high quality, shock-absorbing, TPE<br />
rubber handle is comfortable in the hand and<br />
ensures a no-slip grip even when sweating. The<br />
matte black surface plating is highly corrosion<br />
resistant, for years of reliable service.<br />
Features:<br />
- Handle diameter 1.1in - 6.5 ft. drop test<br />
rated - 1,000 N tensile strength - Durability<br />
tested for 3,000 impacts of 3,000n - Bending strength 5,000 N<br />
Available accessories include: Window Breaking Tip, Baton<br />
Grip Ring, HG1 Baton Cross-Guard, V72 Tactical Baton Holder,<br />
V72 Quick-Draw Baton Holder, V71 Nylon Baton Holder, V70<br />
Dual-Purpose Baton Holder.<br />
* Please go weaponlaws.wikidot.com/state-baton-laws and check<br />
your state laws first. A concealed carry handgun permit could be<br />
required before purchase.<br />
www.nextorch.com<br />
About<br />
With an in-depth understanding of their customers’ needs and preferences, NEXTORCH focuses their state-of-the-art research and<br />
development resources to create the finest high-performance equipment possible. Through their relentless commitment to product<br />
innovation, they have earned more than 150 patents and numerous industry awards. In doing so, they have earned the loyalty of<br />
professional end users in more than 100 countries.<br />
Blackhawk, a leader in law<br />
enforcement and military<br />
equipment for over 20 years,<br />
has released the following<br />
statement as a reply to<br />
safety concerns that have<br />
been issued from firearms<br />
manufacturers on the<br />
associated use of lightbearing<br />
holsters:<br />
“While Blackhawk<br />
appreciates handgun<br />
manufacturers cautioning<br />
holster users about lightbearing<br />
holster safety, we<br />
feel bound to point out that<br />
Blackhawk is unaware<br />
of any of these numerous<br />
uncommanded discharges<br />
with light-bearing holsters to<br />
have involved a Blackhawk<br />
T-Series holster. Our designs<br />
are weapon-light model specific<br />
and greatly minimise the gap<br />
found on the other generic<br />
weapon-light model design<br />
holsters.”<br />
As the world’s first<br />
thumb driven, dual-injected<br />
moulded holster, the T-Series<br />
is Blackhawk’s premier dutyrated<br />
holster. Designed to<br />
follow Blackhawk’s Master<br />
Grip Principal, all T-Series<br />
holsters are specifically<br />
developed to allow the user’s<br />
hand to land naturally where<br />
it should in order to deploy<br />
the sidearm. To date, the<br />
T-Series has been chosen<br />
by more than 3,200 law<br />
enforcement agencies as their<br />
duty holster of choice both in<br />
the US and abroad.<br />
www.blackhawk.com<br />
About<br />
In 1990, a Navy SEAL was navigating<br />
a minefield when his pack failed.<br />
As his gear tumbled to the ground,<br />
he vowed that if he got out of there<br />
alive he would make gear the right<br />
way.<br />
Today, this obsession with quality<br />
applies to everything Blackhawk<br />
do. The compamny is constantly<br />
researching, refining and perfecting<br />
every detail to provide gear that<br />
won’t let you down. Because<br />
Blackhawk is not just making stuff<br />
– it’s honouring a vow.<br />
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FEATURE<br />
Plate Carrier QR LC.<br />
SHOT Show<br />
Booth #20221<br />
READY TO LIGHT UP<br />
LAS VEGAS<br />
At the upcoming SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Tasmanian Tiger, the<br />
German-based premium supplier of professional military and police<br />
equipment, will be showcasing its product range. Here, <strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong> picks<br />
out three that we feel will excite dealers and professionals in Sin City.<br />
Plate Carrier QR LC<br />
This light plate carrier is designed for Class<br />
4 ballistic plates and offers a quick-release<br />
system with ROC buckles.<br />
That means it’s easy to open and jettison<br />
during everyday military operations in the<br />
field. Laser-cut MOLLE design ensures a<br />
smooth, clean look.<br />
The Plate Carrier QR LC comes with<br />
removable side features and is compatible<br />
with other TT removable panels: Lasercut<br />
MOLLE on the front and sides allow<br />
customisable expansion. The plate carrier<br />
can also be combined with the TT Chest<br />
Rig LP, the TT Assault Pack 12 and the<br />
TT Modular Combi Rig.<br />
Key characteristics<br />
- Slatted side panels are weight-optimised<br />
and ventilated<br />
- Robust side panels for attaching ballistic<br />
side plate pockets<br />
- Integrated removable pockets for radio<br />
equipment or magazines<br />
- Front and sides equipped with MOLLE<br />
for customisable expansion<br />
- Shoulder straps can be shortened to fit<br />
body size<br />
- Hook-and-loop fleece strips on the front<br />
for attaching patches<br />
- Removable shoulder padding with cable<br />
guides<br />
- Inner mesh lining for optimised<br />
ventilation<br />
- Flat pouch for papers on the front<br />
- Wide hook-and-loop fleece strips on the<br />
front for attaching removable panels.<br />
TT Medic Mascal Pack<br />
Emergency backpack for the simultaneous<br />
first aid treatment of several wounded<br />
persons.<br />
The TT Medic Mascal Pack (MASCAL<br />
= Mass Casualty) is used for the initial<br />
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treatment of injured persons if they cannot<br />
be treated individually immediately. The<br />
front of the backpack is equipped with<br />
four IFAK pouches for quick access,<br />
and the interior layout is designed to<br />
be stocked with supplies for emergency<br />
operations involving many casualties. The<br />
sides of the backpack are equipped with<br />
MOLLE in laser-cut design.<br />
Key characteristics<br />
- Handle<br />
- Additional cords for individual marking<br />
in blue, red, and yellow<br />
- Scissors bag<br />
- Weight of the empty backpack – 820 g<br />
- Weight of the backpack including<br />
included accessories – 1.84 kg<br />
- Four IFAK pouches on the front,<br />
removable by MOLLE stick quick release<br />
system; dimensions: 15 x 10.5 x 5cm each<br />
/ 120g / 0.5l<br />
- Daisy Chains on the IFAK Pouches<br />
- Labelable blind hook-and-loop available<br />
- Two additional IFAK pouches with<br />
MOLLE stick quick release system in the<br />
large inner pocket<br />
- Laser-cut MOLLE system<br />
- Front and sides with MOLLE system.<br />
Sides: Width: 2 MOLLE loops, length: 3<br />
/ 2 MOLLE loops<br />
- Incl. hook-and-loop strips for marking:<br />
1 x TAG, 1 x ATM<br />
- Large removable inner pocket with vinyl<br />
lid and labelled EVAC hook-and-loop<br />
strip; dimensions: 32 x 25 x 8cm / 180g /<br />
10l<br />
- Smaller, removable inner pocket with<br />
TRIAGE labelled hook-and-loop strip;<br />
dimensions: 26 x 11 x 9cm / 95g / 2l.<br />
TT Medic Mascal Pack.<br />
TT Base Pack 52.<br />
SCAN FOR VIDEO ON<br />
TT BASE PACK 52<br />
TASMANIAN TIGER<br />
TT Base Pack 52<br />
Large mission backpack with modular<br />
expansion options. Made of Cordura® and<br />
material with IRR treatment.<br />
The TT Base Pack offers a volume of<br />
52-litres and is expandable to 65-litres. It<br />
has a height-adjustable and removable lid.<br />
When used without the lid, the backpack<br />
is closed with the rolled snow guard. On<br />
the front and sides is MOLLE. The hip<br />
belt can be removed and used separately as<br />
a Warrior Belt.<br />
Both the CORDURA® materials as<br />
well as webbing, hook-and-loop fasteners<br />
and buckles meet the high German<br />
Bundeswehr standards TL 8305-0278 and<br />
TL 8305-0281 with regard to the IRR<br />
camouflage effect (IRR 650 – 1250nm /<br />
10 – 42%).<br />
Key characteristics<br />
- V2 Plus Carrying System<br />
- Divided main and bottom compartments<br />
- Fixation for hiking poles or ice axes<br />
- Volume expandable from 52 l to 65 l<br />
with roll-top snow guard<br />
- Roll-top snow guard (without lid) can be<br />
used in two locking positions<br />
- Height-adjustable chest belt<br />
- Removable, padded hip belt<br />
- Side compression straps<br />
- Compression around perimeter of base<br />
- Lid with gear loops<br />
- Easy-access pocket on top of lid<br />
- Height-adjustable, detachable lid<br />
- Hydration system compatible<br />
- Gear loops<br />
- Material according to TL 8305-0278<br />
- Antenna ports into the main<br />
compartment<br />
- Hip belt can be used separately as a<br />
Warrior Belt<br />
- MOLLE system on all the important<br />
attachment areas<br />
Front and sides with MOLLE system.<br />
Sides: Width: 5 / 2 MOLLE loops,<br />
Length: 8 / 1 MOLLE loops<br />
Lid with MOLLEsystem: width: 6<br />
MOLLE loops, length: 4 MOLLE<br />
loops.<br />
About<br />
As the premium supplier of professional<br />
military and police equipment, all<br />
Tasmanian Tiger products are made<br />
of the very best quality and with the<br />
best functionality. The comprehensive<br />
development work is always based on the<br />
user’s specific needs and requirements.<br />
From prototype to series production,<br />
all products are manufactured in the<br />
company’s own production facilities,<br />
ensuring a consistently high level of<br />
quality is maintained. Every step in the<br />
production process is precisely defined<br />
and checked regularly by independent<br />
test centres to international standards.<br />
Every product is checked before it leaves<br />
production and is given a serial number<br />
that is then stored in the company’s own<br />
database.<br />
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TURNS OUT,<br />
GUN-CONTROLLING<br />
SEN. MENENDEZ LOVES<br />
INTERNATIONAL FIREARM<br />
TRADE AFTER ALL<br />
To say US Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been a thorn in the side of the<br />
firearm industry would be an understatement…<br />
By Larry Keane<br />
The gun-controlling politician<br />
has railed for stricter gun<br />
control, called for bans on<br />
entire classes of firearms,<br />
taken money from gun control groups<br />
to advance a gun ban agenda and has<br />
done all he could to undo the export<br />
reforms for the firearm industry to<br />
reduce redundancies and regulatory costs<br />
associated with export licensing, while<br />
increasing national security. America<br />
might now have a better insight as to why<br />
Sen. Menendez wanted more control over<br />
those exports.<br />
serious Corruption Charges<br />
Sen. Menendez, along with his wife<br />
Nadine Arslanian and several executives,<br />
was indicted by the Department of Justice<br />
(DOJ) for a corrupt bribery scheme. Sen.<br />
Menendez was charged with accepting<br />
hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes<br />
in cash, gold bars, a Mercedes-Benz<br />
C-300 convertible and home mortgage<br />
payments. Those payments were allegedly<br />
in exchange for the senator using his<br />
position to grease the skids for businesses<br />
and the government of Egypt between<br />
2018 and 2022.<br />
He’s also charged with promising to<br />
disrupt a criminal investigation and<br />
prosecution related to one businessman,<br />
and the senator recommended President<br />
Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for<br />
New Jersey be someone “who Menendez<br />
believed could be influenced by<br />
Menendez” regarding the prosecution of<br />
one of the businessmen he was allegedly<br />
involved in the corruption scheme.<br />
The FBI reportedly discovered<br />
more than $480,000 in cash in Sen.<br />
Menendez’s home while executing a<br />
search warrant in June 2022, “much of<br />
it stuffed into envelopes and hidden in<br />
clothing, closets, and a safe.” Agents<br />
found envelopes of cash inside jackets<br />
bearing the Senate symbol and Sen.<br />
Menendez’s name.<br />
The senator and his wife were charged<br />
with conspiracy to commit bribery,<br />
conspiracy to commit honest services<br />
fraud and conspiracy to commit extortion.<br />
The charges allege Sen. Menendez took<br />
bribes to benefit the businesses and<br />
the Egyptian government, “including<br />
with respect to foreign military sales<br />
and foreign military financing,” over<br />
which the senator has oversight as the<br />
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman,<br />
and Ranking Member previously. Sen.<br />
Menendez allegedly provided non-public<br />
information to intermediary businesses,<br />
after which one businessman texted an<br />
Egyptian official stating, “The ban on<br />
small arms and ammunition to Egypt has<br />
been lifted. That means sales can begin.<br />
That will include sniper rifles among<br />
other articles.”<br />
<strong>Gun</strong> Control for Thee…<br />
Ironically, Sen. Menendez introduced<br />
legislation to prevent arms sales to human<br />
rights abusers. S. 1025 would increase<br />
Congress’ role in reviewing arms exports.<br />
That’s even as the State Department<br />
noted significant human rights issues in<br />
Egypt in a 2022 report. Human Rights<br />
Watch, a watchdog group, reported that<br />
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nssf<br />
Egypt’s government was responsible<br />
for nationwide repression and causing<br />
one of the country’s worst human rights<br />
crises in many decades. He even signed<br />
a letter in September to President Joe<br />
Biden urging him to reverse the USML-<br />
CCL reforms, claiming, “The State<br />
Department is also better equipped than<br />
Commerce to assess the human rights<br />
and security impact of arms exports.”<br />
This might explain why Sen.<br />
Menendez despised those firearm export<br />
reforms that were finalized under the<br />
Trump administration. Those are the<br />
U.S. Munitions List to Commerce<br />
Control List reforms that transferred<br />
licensing of small arms exports from<br />
the State Department, over which Sen.<br />
Menendez had control, to the Commerce<br />
Department. The reforms streamlined<br />
the export process, removing duplicative<br />
processes but also raised the bar for<br />
ensuring end-user checks were vetted<br />
before any export could leave the United<br />
States.<br />
This isn’t the first time Sen. Menendez<br />
has been charged with corruption. A<br />
bribery trial in 2017 involved a wealthy<br />
Florida eye doctor accused of buying<br />
Sen. Menendez’s influence by providing<br />
him with luxury vacations and campaign<br />
contributions. The judge in that case<br />
declared a mistrial after the jury was<br />
hopelessly deadlocked after more than<br />
six days of deliberations. It is worth<br />
noting he was not exonerated of those<br />
charges. The DOJ declined to retry him.<br />
Defiance<br />
Sen. Menendez remains defiant. Due<br />
to Senate Democratic Caucus rules, he<br />
was forced to resign his position as the<br />
Senate Foreign Relations Committee<br />
Chairman, but he has said he “is going<br />
nowhere” and promises to run for reelection.<br />
He retained Abbe Lowell, the<br />
lawyer representing Hunter Biden in<br />
his tax and firearm cases, to tackle his<br />
own federal corruption charges in court.<br />
Pressure is building on Sen. Menendez<br />
to walk away from the Senate altogether.<br />
New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy has<br />
called on Sen. Menendez to resign.<br />
This isn’t because Gov. Murphy has<br />
suddenly become a critic of New<br />
Jersey’s senior senator. He’s concerned<br />
that the corruption scandal could cost<br />
antigun politicians a reliable seat. If Sen.<br />
Menendez were to resign, Gov. Murphy<br />
could appoint a new senator to serve the<br />
remainder of his term, which expires in<br />
January 2025. He has already gained a<br />
primary challenge from U.S. Rep. Andy<br />
Kim (D-N.J.). The New York Post<br />
reported that New Jersey Republicans<br />
are closely watching developments.<br />
The charges are serious and Sen.<br />
Menendez will have his day in court to<br />
defend against the charges. The firearm<br />
industry, which he has used as a political<br />
punching bag, is very interested in<br />
learning just how gold bars ended up<br />
in his home, stacks of cash in his suit<br />
coats and why he was so adamant that<br />
all firearm exports be run through his<br />
committee.<br />
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FEATURE<br />
TM22 Hunting Rifle.<br />
DERYA’S NEW<br />
PRODUCTS HIT<br />
THE MARKET<br />
The popular Turkish manufacturer of high-performance firearms has a<br />
host of new and exciting products to excite the global trade.<br />
Here, <strong>Gun</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong> looks at the key characteristics of each of them.<br />
TM22 Hunting Rifle<br />
A revolutionary feel<br />
The TM22 is a .22LR<br />
and Derya has classified<br />
it as a hunting rifle. This<br />
calibre is one of the most<br />
popular calibres globally.<br />
The TM22 is a reliable and<br />
accurate full aluminium or<br />
polymer (Feather version)<br />
rifle that allows it to be used<br />
for different fields such as<br />
training, practicing and fun.<br />
A Derya spokesperson<br />
commented: “Of course,<br />
one of the main reasons<br />
for choosing this Semi-<br />
Automatic Rimfire is the<br />
less recoil, the silence and<br />
the excitement during<br />
shooting. Our TM22<br />
model, which has various<br />
magazine options, is<br />
striking for its lightness,<br />
durability and accuracy when<br />
shooting.”<br />
TM22 Feather<br />
Ready for any occasion<br />
Thanks to the standardcompliant<br />
picatinny rail on<br />
the top, the user can easily<br />
mount all types of red dots<br />
and scopes. Top feature of<br />
the TM22 Feather include<br />
compatibility with AR type<br />
grips, commercial buffer tube<br />
adapter, top rail, and forend<br />
that takes most aftermarket<br />
accessories. The TM22<br />
Feather is built to last and for<br />
all types of scenarios.<br />
As ambidextrous as it gets,<br />
comes with right handed<br />
stock configuration, includes<br />
set to convert from right<br />
handed to left handed,<br />
making it ready for all<br />
scenarios.<br />
Features an 18” barrel 34”<br />
overall length.<br />
22LR rifle was built with<br />
no shortcuts and comes with<br />
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two 10rd aluminium or polymer<br />
magazines. Aftermarket factory<br />
15rd and 25rd magazines are<br />
available.<br />
TM22 LA Rifle<br />
The rimf ire lever action offering a<br />
new experience<br />
“The TM22 LA-18 is ready and<br />
waiting to be your next TM22<br />
Rifle,’ says the Derya team.<br />
“The combination of our<br />
MD-401 and TM22 brought<br />
this unique model to the range.<br />
It has an aluminium receiver and<br />
magazine, which allows a reliable<br />
and accurate rifle and it can be<br />
used in different fields such as<br />
trainings, practicing and fun.<br />
Have you ever seen a detachable<br />
magazine fed .22LR Lever<br />
Action? No? Then it’s time to for<br />
you to test this matchless Rimfire<br />
and enter the brand-new world<br />
of Lever Action.”<br />
Thanks to the standardcompliant<br />
picatinny rail on the<br />
top you can easily mount all<br />
types of red dots and scopes<br />
to make perfect shots. You can<br />
also adjust the length and the<br />
cheek piece on the AG stock. Of<br />
course, one of the main reasons<br />
for choosing this Lever Action<br />
Rimfire is the reduced recoil, the<br />
silence and the excitement during<br />
shooting.<br />
Derya’s TM22 LA-18 model,<br />
which has various magazine<br />
options, is striking for its<br />
lightness, durability and accuracy<br />
when shooting. This 18” barrel,<br />
36” overall length 22LR rifle was<br />
built with no shortcuts, comes<br />
with 2 10rd polymer magazines.<br />
Aftermarket factory 15rd and<br />
25rd magazines are available.<br />
ZY9 Pistol<br />
Unconventional design, unmatched<br />
performance, familiar AR<br />
handling<br />
Derya offers you a selection of<br />
complete 9mm carbine rifles and<br />
pistols for your next training<br />
day on the range or competition.<br />
Choose from a variety of stock<br />
options, barrel lengths, furniture<br />
configurations, and more to find<br />
the right gun for you.<br />
The ZY9 is the first pistol<br />
from the Derya stable and<br />
offers many features like stock<br />
options, AR9 trigger, picatinny<br />
rail, M-Lok forend and ½ x 28<br />
UNEF thread on the barrel.<br />
“It’s precise, super precise. You<br />
can suppress it well, it fits in a<br />
compact package and 9mm is<br />
available just about anywhere,” a<br />
Derya spokesperson told us.<br />
This pistol is chambered in<br />
9mm with a 5.9” button rifled<br />
barrel supported by a full-length<br />
M-Lok forend. There is also a<br />
10-inch variant.<br />
Derya spokesperson continued,<br />
“Looking for something a little<br />
more refined and perhaps with<br />
a last round hold open? It’s<br />
definitely enhanced with the<br />
LRBHO as well as some small<br />
niceties that make building<br />
and using it an upgrade. The<br />
ZY9 is a closed bolt, blowback<br />
operated system driven by our<br />
9mm bolt carrier group and<br />
fed with standard GLOCK®<br />
9mm magazines. When we were<br />
designing the ZY9, our goals<br />
were reliability, affordability, and<br />
familiar controls for the user.<br />
The ZY9 B6 DS01 redefines the<br />
submachine gun category with a<br />
new level of dual system.”<br />
DY9 semi-automatic 9mm pistol<br />
Strike with trust<br />
Introducing the DY9, a stateof-the-art<br />
semi-automatic 9mm<br />
striker fire pistol, engineered for<br />
performance and comfort. With<br />
a polymer frame, steel slide, and<br />
a compact, lightweight design,<br />
the DY9 combines reliability<br />
with ease of use. Customize<br />
your grip with interchangeable<br />
backstraps to ensure a perfect fit,<br />
regardless of hand size. Choose<br />
from a wide range of stylish<br />
colour combinations to make a<br />
statement, while maintaining<br />
precision and accuracy. The DY9<br />
is your trusted partner, delivering<br />
outstanding performance and<br />
innovation.<br />
MELIK Pistol<br />
“Faith in your hand”<br />
Experience the exceptional power<br />
of the MELIK. Derya describes<br />
this handgun as “a steel-built<br />
masterpiece that delivers an<br />
unmatched shooting experience.”<br />
It offers a substantial feel that<br />
allows you to truly immerse<br />
yourself in the thrill of shooting.<br />
Tailored for enthusiasts who<br />
appreciate the classic style, the<br />
MELIK offers a selection of<br />
striking colour combinations to<br />
match your individual taste.<br />
www.deryaarms.com<br />
TM22 Feather.<br />
TM22 LA Rifle.<br />
ZY9 Pistol.<br />
DY9 Semi-Automatic<br />
9mm Pistol.<br />
MELIK Pistol.<br />
DERYA ARMS<br />
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GREAT GEAR<br />
Revolutionising<br />
Archery<br />
The advancements in<br />
compound bow technology<br />
This month we explore the key advancements in compound bow<br />
technology and how these innovations have made archery more<br />
accessible, precise, and enjoyable for archers of all skill levels.<br />
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Archery, an ancient practice<br />
that has been part of human<br />
history for centuries, has seen<br />
a remarkable transformation<br />
in recent years thanks to advancements<br />
in compound bow technology. The<br />
compound bow, with its innovative<br />
design and mechanical features, has<br />
become a game-changer in the archery<br />
world.<br />
The Compound Bow’s Evolution<br />
The introduction of the compound bow<br />
marked a pivotal moment in archery<br />
history. This type of bow stands out due<br />
to its unique mechanical components,<br />
which enhance its power, accuracy, and<br />
ease of use. Let’s delve into the key<br />
advancements that have shaped the<br />
modern compound bow.<br />
Cams and Cam Systems: At the heart<br />
of every compound bow lies its cam<br />
system. Compound bows now feature<br />
highly advanced cam designs that offer<br />
archers several advantages. These cams<br />
allow archers to reach their full draw<br />
length with ease and maintain peak<br />
performance throughout the entire<br />
shot cycle. This innovation not only<br />
simplifies the archery process but also<br />
boosts accuracy and consistency. Some<br />
compound bows even feature adjustable<br />
cams, enabling archers to fine-tune their<br />
draw length and performance to match<br />
their specific preferences.<br />
Limb Materials: In the past, traditional<br />
bows were crafted from wood, but<br />
modern compound bows employ<br />
cutting-edge materials like fiberglass,<br />
carbon, and aluminium for their limbs.<br />
These materials are known for their<br />
exceptional durability and lightweight<br />
properties, making the bows easier to<br />
carry during extended periods of use.<br />
Moreover, the use of these advanced<br />
materials contributes to the bow’s overall<br />
performance and speed, enhancing the<br />
archer’s experience.<br />
Parallel Limb Design: A noticeable<br />
trend in modern compound bows is<br />
the adoption of parallel limb designs.<br />
This configuration minimises vibration<br />
and noise during the shot, ensuring a<br />
more comfortable and stealthy shooting<br />
experience. Parallel limb bows are also<br />
more forgiving of slight imperfections in<br />
an archer’s form, making them suitable<br />
for a wider range of skill levels.<br />
Let-Off Mechanism: One of the most<br />
distinctive features of the compound<br />
bow is its let-off mechanism. As the<br />
archer draws the bow, the cam system<br />
reaches a point where it reduces the<br />
amount of weight the archer must<br />
hold at full draw. This “let-off ” makes<br />
it significantly easier for archers to<br />
maintain full draw, thereby improving<br />
accuracy and reducing the risk of fatigue.<br />
It is especially beneficial in hunting<br />
scenarios where archers might need<br />
to hold their bows at full draw for an<br />
extended period.<br />
Adjustable Draw Length and Weight:<br />
Most modern compound bows are<br />
equipped with adjustable draw lengths<br />
and weights. This adaptability ensures<br />
that compound bows are suitable for<br />
archers of various sizes, ages, and skill<br />
levels. It also makes compound bows<br />
the go-to choice for beginners and<br />
experienced archers alike.<br />
Advanced Materials and Finish: The<br />
materials used in the construction<br />
of compound bows have evolved to<br />
include high-tech composites and<br />
coatings that enhance durability and<br />
protection against the elements. These<br />
advancements make compound bows<br />
reliable tools for archers, whether<br />
they are target shooting or hunting in<br />
challenging outdoor conditions.<br />
Compact and Lightweight Designs:<br />
Modern compound bows often feature<br />
compact and lightweight designs,<br />
which are particularly advantageous<br />
for hunters. These bows are easy to<br />
manoeuvre in the field, and their smaller<br />
size makes them ideal for navigating<br />
through dense woods and tight spaces.<br />
Innovative Vibration Dampening:<br />
Many compound bows now incorporate<br />
vibration dampening technologies, such<br />
as strategically placed dampeners, to<br />
minimise noise and vibrations upon<br />
release. This not only improves the<br />
shooting experience but also contributes<br />
to a stealthier and less disturbing<br />
hunting experience.<br />
Archery Accessories<br />
Bow technology advancements are not<br />
limited to the bows themselves but also<br />
extend to the accessories archers use.<br />
Some notable advancements include<br />
release aids, arrow materials and<br />
broadhead designs. Release aids, used by<br />
both compound and traditional archers,<br />
have seen improvements in design,<br />
materials, and functionality. These<br />
devices help archers achieve a consistent<br />
and smooth release of the bowstring,<br />
reducing string torque and increasing<br />
accuracy. Traditional wooden arrows<br />
have been largely replaced by carbon and<br />
aluminium arrows. These materials are<br />
lightweight, durable, and offer better<br />
consistency in arrow flight. Carbon<br />
arrows, in particular, are known for their<br />
accuracy and resilience. The design and<br />
variety of broadheads, used for hunting,<br />
have evolved significantly. Mechanical<br />
broadheads with expandable blades have<br />
gained popularity due to their increased<br />
accuracy and larger wound channels,<br />
while fixed-blade broadheads remain<br />
popular for their reliability.<br />
The Role of Technology in Bow Hunting<br />
In the realm of bow hunting, technology<br />
has played a significant role in<br />
advancing the applications of compound<br />
bows, making the hunting experience<br />
more efficient, ethical, and successful.<br />
One of the most notable applications<br />
for technology in bow hunting is the<br />
incorporation of advanced materials<br />
and designs in compound bows. These<br />
bows have become a testament to<br />
technological progress in the sport,<br />
offering increased speed, accuracy, and<br />
forgiveness. The utilization of high-tech<br />
materials like carbon, fiberglass, and<br />
aluminum has not only made compound<br />
bows more durable but also significantly<br />
lighter, facilitating easier carrying during<br />
extended hunting trips. Furthermore,<br />
the integration of parallel limb designs<br />
and advanced cam systems has made<br />
these bows quieter and more forgiving<br />
of minor imperfections in an archer’s<br />
form, enhancing the overall hunting<br />
experience. Accessories designed to<br />
complement compound bows, such as<br />
stabilisers and silencing components,<br />
have further improved the hunting<br />
experience. Stabilisers enhance bow<br />
stability and balance, while silencing<br />
components reduce noise and vibrations<br />
upon release. These technologies<br />
promote a quieter and more accurate<br />
shot, increasing a hunter’s chances of a<br />
successful and ethical harvest.<br />
To Conclude<br />
The evolution of compound bow<br />
technology has reshaped the world of<br />
archery and bowhunting, making it<br />
more accessible and enjoyable than ever.<br />
The incorporation of advanced features<br />
such as cams, limb materials, parallel<br />
limb designs, let-off mechanisms, and<br />
adjustable settings has transformed<br />
the compound bow into a powerful<br />
and precise tool for archers. Whether<br />
you’re a seasoned archer or a novice<br />
just starting, these advancements have<br />
democratised archery, allowing everyone<br />
to experience the thrill of hitting the<br />
mark with precision and ease. For<br />
hunters, these advancements ensure that<br />
they are well-equipped to pursue their<br />
passion while respecting the principles<br />
of humane hunting and conservation. GTW<br />
compound bows<br />
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SPOTLIGhT<br />
EXPLORING<br />
THE ALLURE OF<br />
ARCHERY<br />
Few pursuits possess the enduring fascination of archery. this ancient<br />
art, which finds its roots in the annals of history, is experiencing a modern<br />
resurgence, captivating enthusiasts from every corner of the globe.<br />
The domains of archery and<br />
firearms share intersecting<br />
sectors, encompassing<br />
recreational shooting, precision<br />
target practice, and the thrill of hunting.<br />
Be it casual backyard fun, the competitive<br />
arena of Olympic archery, or the pursuit<br />
of elusive game in the wilderness, archery<br />
caters to diverse interests. For wholesalers<br />
and retailers already immersed in the<br />
world of target sports and hunting, the<br />
strategic addition of archery products to<br />
their inventory, where local regulations<br />
allow, represents a logical and potentially<br />
lucrative expansion.<br />
A Step Back in Time<br />
Before the era of firearms claimed the<br />
limelight, the humble bow and arrow<br />
held sway as the weapons of choice for<br />
hunting, self-defense, sport, and pure<br />
amusement. While firearms eventually<br />
overshadowed bows in many applications,<br />
archery endured, experiencing a<br />
renaissance that’s winning the hearts<br />
of enthusiasts globally. Furthermore,<br />
an increasing number of countries are<br />
exploring the potential of bowhunting<br />
as a viable alternative to firearms for<br />
hunting. The reasons for this revival<br />
are multifaceted, but one pivotal<br />
advantage of bowhunting is its silent<br />
precision. When an archer releases an<br />
arrow, it moves noiselessly through the<br />
air, while its impact is astonishingly<br />
lethal when accurately placed. This<br />
makes bowhunting an attractive option,<br />
particularly in a world where human<br />
habitation grows ever closer. For archers,<br />
practicing in their own backyards is an<br />
aspiration come true.<br />
Unlocking the Niche of Bow Hunters<br />
One of the most intriguing niches in the<br />
realm of archery is that of bow hunters.<br />
In various regions, bow hunting is not<br />
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Archery Survey Results<br />
OVER THE LAST<br />
12 MONTHS…<br />
archery<br />
APPROXIMATE NUMBER<br />
OF BOWS SOLD PER YEAR<br />
BEST-SELLING<br />
TYPE OF BOW<br />
1-50 30%<br />
51-100 45%<br />
101+ 25%<br />
Crossbow 10%<br />
Recurve 35%<br />
Compound 55%<br />
TYPE OF ARCHERY YOUR<br />
CLIENTS TAKE PART IN<br />
TOP FEATURES IN<br />
MAKING A SALE<br />
Hunting 22%<br />
Target 33%<br />
Recreational 45%<br />
Price 27%<br />
Performance 28%<br />
Brand Name/Make 22%<br />
Build Quality 13%<br />
Accessories 10%<br />
IS THE TARGET ARCHERY/<br />
RECREATIONAL MARKET…<br />
IS THE BOW HUNTING<br />
MARKET…<br />
Up 57%<br />
Down -<br />
Same 43%<br />
Up 45%<br />
Down 15%<br />
Same 40%<br />
only expanding but flourishing. In North<br />
America, it enjoys a firm foothold and<br />
is experiencing a surge in popularity,<br />
heralding promising business prospects<br />
for those who take it seriously. Proper<br />
training is essential, given that modern<br />
bows pack immense power and must be<br />
wielded correctly for ethical hunting. The<br />
potential for add-on sales in this niche is<br />
vast, encompassing a wide range of items<br />
such as carrying cases, backpacks, sights,<br />
arrowheads, camouflage clothing, scopes,<br />
laser range finders, trail cameras and<br />
more. However, it’s crucial to note that<br />
some countries still prohibit bow hunting.<br />
The Dual Faces of Bows<br />
Broadly speaking, bows fall into two<br />
categories: the traditional longbow, held<br />
vertically and drawn with one hand, and<br />
NUMBER OF LADIES<br />
TAKING UP ARCHERY<br />
Up 15%<br />
Down 20%<br />
Same 65%<br />
SALES OF DEDICATED<br />
BOW HUNTING APPAREL<br />
Up 40%<br />
Down 25%<br />
Same 35%<br />
NUMBER OF YOUTHS/JUNIORS<br />
TAKING UP ARCHERY<br />
Up 50%<br />
Down 30%<br />
Same 20%<br />
SALES OF<br />
ELECTRONIC BOW SIGHTS<br />
Up 60%<br />
Down -<br />
Same 40%<br />
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SPOTLIGhT<br />
Archery is not just a product line; it’s<br />
a world with its own language and<br />
unique intricacies.<br />
SPOTLIGHT ON… ARCHERY<br />
a more extended acceleration period<br />
for the arrow, ultimately enhancing<br />
power, control, and accuracy. Compound<br />
bows, on the other hand, employ<br />
intricate systems of cams and strings to<br />
generate power via specialized limbs.<br />
The mechanical advantage offered by<br />
the cams makes high-poundage bows<br />
more manageable, ideal for hunting<br />
and outdoor simulated competitions.<br />
This configuration yields faster arrow<br />
speeds and a flatter trajectory, enhancing<br />
accuracy over extended distances.<br />
the crossbow, held horizontally and fired<br />
with a trigger. Historically, crossbows<br />
were battlefield weapons celebrated<br />
for their armor-piercing capabilities.<br />
However, modern crossbows have<br />
undergone a remarkable transformation,<br />
shedding their cumbersome, woodand-metal<br />
origins in favor of superior<br />
materials and streamlined designs. This<br />
evolution has resulted in crossbows<br />
that are not only more compact and<br />
futuristic but also exceptionally effective<br />
and user-friendly. These crossbows<br />
come in conventional, recurve, and<br />
compound varieties, each offering distinct<br />
advantages. In some regions, hunting<br />
with crossbows is prohibited, while in<br />
others, it has been embraced, extending<br />
hunting seasons and offering a potent<br />
alternative for hunters.<br />
Longbows continue to command<br />
a dedicated following, particularly<br />
among enthusiasts of compound and<br />
recurve designs. A recurve bow boasts a<br />
simple, single-piece construction with<br />
its ends gracefully curving away from<br />
the archer. This unique design results<br />
in a longer string-pull length, enabling<br />
Arrowheads: The Point of Impact<br />
In the realm of archery, the arrows, or<br />
more specifically their heads, play a<br />
pivotal role in hunting, target practice,<br />
and competition. Much like a rifleman<br />
selecting the appropriate caliber and<br />
load, a bowhunter must choose the<br />
right arrowhead for the intended quarry.<br />
Arrowheads for larger game are fitted<br />
with two to four razor-sharp blades,<br />
designed for deep penetration and<br />
significant blood loss. These arrowheads<br />
are not a modern invention but have<br />
a historical battlefield presence. They<br />
deliver a cutting edge that not only<br />
penetrates but also causes substantial<br />
bleeding, facilitating a clean kill.<br />
Principally, there are two distinct types of<br />
broadheads: fixed blade and mechanical<br />
broadheads. Fixed blade broadheads<br />
feature blades permanently affixed to the<br />
arrowhead, providing robust penetration<br />
and a stable flight path. In contrast,<br />
mechanical broadheads hide their blades<br />
during flight, deploying them upon<br />
impact. They are more aerodynamic and<br />
less finicky when it comes to tuning, as<br />
they have far less surface area than fixed<br />
blade broadheads.<br />
Seizing Business Opportunities in Archery<br />
Just as becoming a proficient archer<br />
requires practice, selling archery gear<br />
effectively demands skill and knowledge.<br />
It goes beyond merely stocking bows and<br />
arrows; it entails a deep understanding of<br />
bow types, their respective merits, and the<br />
nuances that differentiate them. Retailers<br />
must be prepared to provide valuable<br />
guidance on equipment selection and<br />
offer assistance in pointing buyers toward<br />
well-informed resources. To excel in the<br />
archery business, retailers should strive<br />
to be more than box movers, offering<br />
insights and services that set them apart.<br />
Archery is not just a product line; it’s a<br />
world with its own language and unique<br />
intricacies. However, for those wellversed<br />
in its nuances, the archery market<br />
holds great potential, providing a valuable<br />
avenue for diversification and a profitable<br />
revenue source.<br />
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Matrix Of Suppliers ARCHERY<br />
archery<br />
austria<br />
steambow<br />
via website<br />
www.steambow.at<br />
BELGIUM<br />
SSA Sporting Goods<br />
info@ssa-archery.be<br />
www.ssa-archery.be<br />
CANADA<br />
Excalibur Crossbow<br />
sales@excaliburcrossbow.com<br />
www.excaliburcrossbow.com<br />
CHINA<br />
Jandao Sanlida<br />
chinacrossbow@yahoo.com.cn<br />
www.chinacrossbow.com<br />
GERMANY<br />
Beier<br />
info@beier-distribution.de<br />
www.beier-distribution.de<br />
Black Flash Archery<br />
mail@black-flash-archery.de<br />
www.black-flash-archery.de<br />
Umarex<br />
sales@umarex.de<br />
www.umarex.com<br />
ITALY<br />
Advance Group<br />
info@advancegroup.it<br />
www.advancegroup.it<br />
Artax<br />
info@artax.net<br />
www.artax.net<br />
KOREA<br />
Win&Win Archery<br />
win@win-archery.com<br />
www.win-archery.com<br />
netherlands<br />
ek archery<br />
sales@ek-archery.com<br />
www.ek-archery.com<br />
JVD archery<br />
archery@jvd-group.com<br />
www.jvd-archery.com<br />
Taiwan<br />
Poe Lang<br />
poelang@poelang.com<br />
www.poelang.com<br />
Armex<br />
sales@armex.co.uk<br />
www.armex.uk.com<br />
Merlin Archery<br />
info@merlinarchery.co.uk<br />
www.merlinarchery.co.uk<br />
Petron Sports Ltd<br />
info@petron.info<br />
www.petron.info<br />
USA<br />
Alpine Archery<br />
info@alpinearchery.com<br />
www.alpinearchery.com<br />
APA Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.apaarchery.com<br />
Arrow Precision<br />
sales@arrow-precision.com<br />
www.arrow-precision.com<br />
Athens<br />
amanda_lyntech@rtcol.com<br />
www.athensarchery.com<br />
Barnett Outdoors<br />
via website<br />
www.barnettcrossbows.com<br />
Barnsdale Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.barnsdalearchery.com<br />
Bear Archery<br />
jpickerill@beararcheryproducts.com<br />
www.beararcheryproducts.com<br />
Black Widow Custom Bows<br />
info@blackwidowbows.com<br />
www.blackwidowbows.com<br />
Bloodsport Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.bloodsportarchery.com<br />
Bowtech Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.bowtecharchery.com<br />
Browning Crossbows<br />
via website<br />
www.browningcrossbows.com<br />
Carbon Express<br />
via website<br />
www.carbonexpressarrows.com<br />
Concept Archery<br />
sales@conceptarchery.com<br />
www.conceptarchery.com<br />
Darton Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.dartonarchery.com<br />
Diamond Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.diamondarchery.com<br />
Elite Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.elitearchery.com<br />
High Country Archery<br />
sales@highcountryarchery.net<br />
www.highcountryarchery.net<br />
Horton<br />
See TenPoint<br />
Hoyt<br />
via website<br />
www.hoyt.com<br />
Liberty Archery<br />
info@libertyarchery.com<br />
www.libertyarchery.com<br />
Martin Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.martinarchery.com<br />
Mathews<br />
via website<br />
www.mathewsinc.com<br />
Mission Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.missionarchery.com<br />
New Breed Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.newbreedarchery.com<br />
Obsession Bows<br />
via website<br />
www.obsessionbows.com<br />
Parker Bows<br />
via website<br />
www.parkerbows.com<br />
Pearson Archery<br />
customerservice@pearsonarchery.com<br />
www.pearsonarchery.com<br />
Prime/G5 outdoors<br />
via website<br />
www.g5prime.com<br />
PSE Archery<br />
via website<br />
www.psearchery.com<br />
Renegade Archery<br />
sales@renegadebows.com<br />
www.renegadebows.com<br />
Southern Crossbow<br />
via website<br />
www.southerncrossbow.com<br />
TenPoint<br />
via website<br />
www.tenpointcrossbows.com<br />
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FEATURE<br />
THE<br />
6-SHOT<br />
REPEATING<br />
COMPOUND<br />
BOW<br />
While innovation and technological progress often overshadow traditional weapon<br />
systems, there are several compelling reasons why time-honoured platforms like the<br />
crossbow and the recurve bow continue to have a place in the modern world.<br />
Having undergone centuries<br />
of refinement, their robust<br />
functionality have stood the<br />
test of time, and modern<br />
developments in material<br />
sciences and fabrication make them even<br />
more reliable and effective. As many<br />
nations continue to regulate firearms with<br />
strict laws, consumers look to alternatives<br />
to provide for their self-defence needs.<br />
Ek Archery Research addresses this<br />
consumer need by developing tactical<br />
archery platforms that allow operators to<br />
project an effective ranged defence.<br />
The obsolescence of the bow and<br />
crossbow on the battlefield shelved the<br />
principles of tactical archery to historical<br />
accounts. Due to the superior rate of fire<br />
and ease of use offered by firearms, there<br />
was little justification for the continued<br />
advancement of a technology that had<br />
been rendered obsolete by a profound<br />
transformation in the nature of warfare.<br />
Back to the Future<br />
As the R&D team at Ek Archery<br />
explored the issues of tactical archery<br />
platforms; it became evident from the<br />
outset that the root of the issue was to<br />
resolve some of the major problems that<br />
had relegated the venerable bow and<br />
crossbow to the domain of sports and<br />
leisure. Rate-of-fire is crucial in tactical<br />
situations as it determines the speed<br />
and frequency at which the operator<br />
can engage targets and suppress threats.<br />
To this end, Ek Archery unveiled the<br />
Cobra RX “Adder,” a compact crossbow<br />
featuring a distinctive five-shot toploaded<br />
magazine system and an integrated<br />
cocking lever, making it a potent closequarters<br />
defensive armament with rapid<br />
follow-up shot capabilities. This novel<br />
solution of magazine-fed arrows has now<br />
been applied to a compound recurve bow<br />
through Ek’s creation of the Whipshot<br />
System.<br />
A Solid Foundation for Speed Shooting<br />
The foundation of the Whipshot System<br />
is the Anvil compound bow. Designed<br />
with the bowhunter in mind, the Anvil’s<br />
compact 27in axle-to-axle length and 3lb<br />
mass make it perfect for maneuvering<br />
in confined hunting blinds, tree stands,<br />
or while stalking prey through dense<br />
underbrush. While seasoned hunters<br />
will find it to be a formidable tool, the<br />
Anvil is also an excellent choice for<br />
novice archers and individuals with<br />
smaller frames. With an adjustable<br />
draw weight ranging from 5 to 55lb and<br />
a customisable draw length between<br />
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15in to 27in, the Anvil can be dialled<br />
in to almost every archer’s personal<br />
specification. The Anvil’s 6.25in brace<br />
height and well-balanced forged riser<br />
complement a cam geometry that offers<br />
a remarkably smooth draw cycle and<br />
provides a comfortable 70 per cent let-off<br />
with a crisp back wall. As Ek’s thirdgeneration<br />
compact compound bow, the<br />
Anvil offers stability for hunting and 3D<br />
archery while remaining highly adaptable<br />
for entry-level archers as their skills<br />
progress.<br />
The Modern Tactical Archery Solution<br />
Taking performance to the next level,<br />
the Anvil truly shines when transformed<br />
into the Whipshot by coupling it with<br />
Ek’s ground-breaking multi-shot device.<br />
The Whipshot System includes a<br />
specialised bracket attaching a magazine<br />
assembly holding six 15in 235g arrows<br />
to the Anvil’s riser. Using the Whipshot<br />
is intuitive, by simply pulling back the<br />
magazine assembly to cock the bow and<br />
releasing the arrow using an integral<br />
thumb trigger, the platform can be<br />
rapidly cycled by the operator; reliably<br />
placing six shots within the ten-ring at<br />
15 yards in just seconds. At its maximum<br />
settings the Whipshot releases a bolt at<br />
240fps making it extremely effective up to<br />
40 yards. However, the Whipshot System<br />
is equally impressive at settings that are<br />
more suitable for young or small framed<br />
shooters; at a 22lb draw weight the bolt<br />
is sent downrange at a respectable 140fps.<br />
With a red-dot sight and set at 18lb the<br />
Whipshot can be a strong deterrent in<br />
the hands of even the least athletic. In a<br />
defensive role that requires barricades,<br />
transitions and shooting while moving;<br />
the dynamic Whipshot handles like no<br />
other compound bow on the market.<br />
A Blast from the Past<br />
As tactical archery combines precision<br />
shooting with strategic thinking, it is<br />
unlike traditional sports archery focusing<br />
on stationary targets. Tactical archers<br />
not only must adapt to dynamic and<br />
challenging environments, but they must<br />
also shoot accurately under stress. This<br />
makes ancient battle skills difficult to<br />
attain for any other than expert archers.<br />
Nonetheless, the Whipshot System,<br />
incorporated with the Anvil compound<br />
bow, offers user-friendly operation and<br />
a firing rate that enable operators to<br />
develop formidable tactical proficiency<br />
without a steep learning curve.<br />
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FEATURE<br />
It’s All About<br />
How You Use It<br />
Don’t jump to a flashlight decision before you<br />
fully consider one key feature… versatility.<br />
The intended use of<br />
a flashlight can vary<br />
from a very narrow<br />
scope to quite broad.<br />
Pinning down this<br />
detail is a critical place to start<br />
before you begin searching<br />
for solutions, otherwise the<br />
huge range of options will be<br />
overwhelming and you will<br />
more likely purchase based<br />
upon price, rather than actual<br />
need.<br />
This is also the point to<br />
examine how much versatility<br />
is required. Think it through<br />
carefully.<br />
You might initially think, for<br />
example, that a gun-mounted<br />
flashlight for use in a combat<br />
situation requires little or<br />
no versatility. Then consider<br />
battery types – what if you’re<br />
limited to a single battery type<br />
when supplies run low on a<br />
lengthy mission? Foresight into<br />
multi-fuel options could save<br />
lives in this scenario.<br />
It helps to understand<br />
the features and benefits<br />
of the options available, so<br />
let’s look at four versatility<br />
considerations, along with<br />
performance and cost<br />
implications:<br />
Battery Type<br />
One of the main choices<br />
is between disposable and<br />
rechargeable batteries.<br />
Disposable batteries – also<br />
known as primary cells, either<br />
alkaline or lithium – have<br />
excellent storage life; seven<br />
and ten years respectively.<br />
They generally offer longer run<br />
times for a given LED power,<br />
are typically lower in initial<br />
purchase price and are more<br />
easily accessible. However,<br />
their operating costs are often<br />
higher than rechargeable lights<br />
and they are seldom as bright.<br />
Benefits of disposable batteries:<br />
• Alkaline batteries store for up<br />
to 7-10 years<br />
• Lithium batteries store for up<br />
to 10 years<br />
• Can offer longer run times<br />
for a given LED power<br />
• Lower in initial purchase<br />
price<br />
• Easier to keep spares on hand<br />
Disadvantages of disposable<br />
batteries:<br />
• Lifetime operating costs<br />
considerably higher than<br />
rechargeables<br />
• Seldom as bright as<br />
rechargeables<br />
• Lithium cells have high<br />
energy density but are costlier<br />
per hour of operation<br />
In comparison, flashlights<br />
using nickel metal hydride<br />
(NiMH) or lithium-ion<br />
rechargeable batteries can<br />
feature extraordinarily low<br />
lifetime operating expenses<br />
and are well suited for<br />
frequent use.<br />
Many high-performance<br />
lights can operate as a<br />
rechargeable system using a<br />
protected USB rechargeable<br />
lithium-ion battery pack.<br />
An example of this is the<br />
Streamlight SL-B26® battery<br />
which features an integrated<br />
charging port and on-board<br />
safety circuit. As an alternate<br />
power source, it offers<br />
flashlight users multi-fuel<br />
options to ensure they always<br />
have a beam when needed.<br />
As with other flashlights<br />
which come with<br />
rechargeable batteries as<br />
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standard, the initial purchase<br />
price is higher, but there are<br />
significant cost savings over<br />
the total life of ownership.<br />
Benef its of rechargeable<br />
batteries:<br />
• Easy to keep fully charged<br />
• Rechargeable lights can be<br />
stored in a charger/holder<br />
when not in use<br />
• Well suited for frequent<br />
use<br />
• Can support a brighter<br />
LED<br />
• More economical to<br />
operate over the long run<br />
Disadvantages of<br />
rechargeable batteries:<br />
• Initial purchase price<br />
is higher than disposable<br />
batteries<br />
LED Types<br />
LEDs offer flexibility in a<br />
flashlight’s output and beam<br />
pattern to meet a multitude<br />
of needs. LEDs (Light<br />
Emitting Diodes) are of a<br />
solid-state construction,<br />
offering a high-intensity<br />
light which lasts up to<br />
100,000 hours and are<br />
available in various colours,<br />
including ultraviolet.<br />
High CRI (Color<br />
Rendering Index) LEDs, like<br />
the ones in Streamlight’s<br />
Color-Rite® lights, have<br />
a 90+ CRI and a warmer<br />
LED temperature, allowing<br />
users to better see the color<br />
spectrum as they would in<br />
natural light. This may be<br />
useful for those who need<br />
to see detail and prevent the<br />
“color washout” that they<br />
might get with a common<br />
bright white LED.<br />
Another LED type is a<br />
“Chip On Board” (COB)<br />
LED, which is made of<br />
multiple LED chips that are<br />
packaged together as one<br />
lighting module. When it’s<br />
lit up, it looks more like a<br />
lighting panel rather than<br />
multiple individual lights,<br />
providing a smooth, flood<br />
beam for up-close work.<br />
Flashlights offering a<br />
combination of LED types<br />
provide a multi-function<br />
solution and give much<br />
greater flexibility for<br />
different tasks.<br />
Switch Options<br />
Switch options are also<br />
important when choosing<br />
a light. Many handheld<br />
flashlights have a head<br />
switch or a tail switch, and<br />
sometimes they have both.<br />
In a tactical situation, you<br />
may prefer to use a tail<br />
switch if you are using the<br />
light in conjunction with a<br />
weapon in the other hand.<br />
There are also different<br />
“FLEX” switches on many<br />
Streamlight weaponmounted<br />
lights. These are<br />
ambidextrous rear paddle<br />
switches which allow users<br />
to customise the position of<br />
the switch (High or Low)<br />
to match their shooting<br />
style. This versatile feature<br />
saves time and effort, as<br />
users can minimise their<br />
hand movement when<br />
precisely aiming beams of<br />
light.<br />
Flexible Program Settings<br />
Flexible program settings<br />
mean you can modify how<br />
your flashlight works – right<br />
down to what happens when<br />
you first switch it on.<br />
If you like most of the<br />
features of a flashlight but<br />
not the pre-set programs,<br />
then a programmable light<br />
might be a good option. The<br />
programming functionality<br />
allows users to modify the<br />
light from the standard<br />
default settings in order to<br />
better fit their needs and how<br />
they’ll be using it.<br />
Streamlight offers TEN-<br />
TAP® programming in all<br />
of its ProTac® lights, where<br />
users can tap the switch<br />
10 times and hold to cycle<br />
through various operational<br />
settings. For example, the<br />
ProTac® 2.0 handheld<br />
flashlight comes on in high<br />
mode (as the default setting)<br />
if you click it once. If you<br />
prefer that low mode comes<br />
on first, you can use TEN-<br />
TAP programming to change<br />
it.<br />
There is a versatile<br />
flashlight solution out there<br />
for every eventuality. Perhaps<br />
the most difficult job is<br />
identifying the requirement<br />
at hand. After that, you’ll be<br />
able to choose a light that<br />
meets your needs.<br />
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souTHeAsT<br />
usA<br />
D O I N G B U S I N E S S W I T H . . .<br />
With the US economy “shifting south” in the eyes of many economic<br />
commentators, now could be the time to invest in this fast-growing region of the<br />
United States. gun <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>World</strong> discovers a little about an area that has offered<br />
more than two-thirds of all job growth across the US since early 2020.<br />
The South-eastern<br />
United States, also<br />
referred to as the<br />
American Southeast,<br />
the Southeast, or simply<br />
the South, is a geographical<br />
region of the United States.<br />
It is located broadly in the<br />
eastern portion of the Southern<br />
United States and the southern<br />
portion of the Eastern United<br />
States. It comprises at least<br />
a core of states on the lower<br />
East Coast of the United<br />
States and eastern Gulf Coast.<br />
Expansively, it reaches as far<br />
north as West Virginia and<br />
Maryland, which borders the<br />
Ohio River and Mason–Dixon<br />
line and stretches as far west as<br />
Arkansas and Louisiana. There<br />
is no official US government<br />
definition of the region,<br />
though various agencies and<br />
departments use different<br />
definitions.<br />
The Southeast is home to<br />
many large US manufacturers<br />
and is attracting more and more<br />
as companies see the region as<br />
the ideal base for their business.<br />
Only recently industry giant<br />
Smith & Wesson moved to<br />
Maryville, Tennessee from<br />
Springfield.<br />
Smith & Wesson had this<br />
to say about the move: “This<br />
has been an extremely difficult<br />
and emotional decision for<br />
us, but after an exhaustive<br />
and thorough analysis, for the<br />
continued health and strength<br />
of our iconic company, we feel<br />
that we have been left with<br />
no other alternative.” The<br />
company specifically cited<br />
legislation recently proposed in<br />
Massachusetts that, if enacted,<br />
would prohibit the company<br />
from manufacturing certain<br />
firearms in the state. “These<br />
bills would prevent Smith &<br />
Wesson from manufacturing<br />
firearms that are legal in almost<br />
every state in America and<br />
that are safely used by tens<br />
of millions of law-abiding<br />
citizens every day exercising<br />
their Constitutional 2nd<br />
Amendment rights, protecting<br />
themselves and their families,<br />
and enjoying the shooting<br />
sports. While we are hopeful<br />
that this arbitrary and<br />
damaging legislation will be<br />
defeated in this session, these<br />
products made up over 60 per<br />
cent of our revenue last year,<br />
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economy<br />
focus<br />
& fact file<br />
southeast usa<br />
21% of total US GDP<br />
3.7% unemployment rate<br />
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,<br />
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North<br />
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia,<br />
West Virginia, Porta Rico, Virgin Islands<br />
Largest metropolitan areas: Jacksonville,<br />
Charlotte, Washington, Nashville, Memphis,<br />
Louisville, Baltimore, Atlanta, Virginia Beach<br />
Dialling code: +1 Population: 85,304,532<br />
President: Joe Biden Official language: English<br />
Currency: US Dollar<br />
and the unfortunate likelihood<br />
that such restrictions would be<br />
raised again led to a review of the<br />
best path forward for Smith &<br />
Wesson.”<br />
The company also gave a list of<br />
reasons why Maryville was selected<br />
over other potential venues. They<br />
consisted of:<br />
• Support for the 2nd Amendment<br />
• Business friendly environment<br />
• Quality of life for employees<br />
• Cost of living and affordability<br />
• Access to higher education<br />
institutions<br />
• Availability of qualified labour<br />
for its operations and headquarter<br />
Nashville, Tennessee.<br />
functions<br />
• Favourable location for efficiency<br />
of distribution.<br />
Another Tennessee-based<br />
manuf acturer is Barrett Firearms.<br />
Italian giant Benelli has its US<br />
headquarters in Tennessee, as does<br />
Beretta.<br />
Other notable Southeast-based<br />
companies include Daniel Defence,<br />
Kimber, PSA, Remington, Ruger,<br />
SAR USA and Trulock. It is<br />
clearly an excellent region to lay<br />
down routes. The Southeast is<br />
a hotbed for shooting industry<br />
manufacturers and should be high<br />
up on your list of areas to target.<br />
Since 2020 and the Covid pandemic south-eastern<br />
States such as Florida, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee,<br />
and North and South Carolina have undergone<br />
substantial growth. In 2020 and 2021, for example,<br />
the region experienced a boost of $100 billion<br />
in fresh revenue, this can be compared to the<br />
Northeast, which lost around $60 billion, according<br />
to a Bloomberg analysis of IRS data.<br />
It’s also home to 10 of the 15 fastest-growing<br />
cities in the US, and more than two-thirds of all US<br />
job growth since 2020 has happened there.<br />
In total, 2.2 million people have moved to the<br />
Southeast in the past two years. They – and the<br />
businesses that employ them – have been attracted<br />
by factors like the warmer weather, the cheaper<br />
housing, and the lower taxes.<br />
Economic consultant Mark Vitner told Bloomberg:<br />
“You could throw a dart anywhere at a map of the<br />
South and hit somewhere booming.”<br />
Of course, the influx of people brings changes to<br />
communities. In just one example, gentrification is<br />
raising home prices and pushing out longstanding<br />
residents. In Nocatee, Florida, the median sales price<br />
of a single-family home has gone up 62 per cent in<br />
just three years, according to Redfin data cited by<br />
Bloomberg. And Maurice Washington of Charleston,<br />
South Carolina, said the rising prices have pushed<br />
out many Black citizens. When he joined the town’s<br />
city council in 1990, the population was 42 per cent<br />
Black residents, now it’s just 20 per cent.<br />
The trend of people moving in from the Northeast<br />
or out West doesn’t show any signs of slowing<br />
down, meaning the Southeast will continue to<br />
experience these shifts – both the good and the<br />
bad.<br />
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usiness<br />
The Southeast is home to many<br />
large US manufacturers and is<br />
attracting more and more as<br />
companies see the region as the<br />
ideal base for their business.<br />
DOING BUSINESS WITH... southeast united STATES<br />
Wild Hogs<br />
Many states in the Southeast are experiencing problems with wild hogs overpopulating the land and running amok. In Florida,<br />
for instance, there aren’t many restrictions for hunting them or even daily bag limits. In Alabama, however, you can hunt them<br />
with dogs from the beginning of May to the end of August on private land only.<br />
Hunting with dogs is permitted and very common; it has been practiced in the Southeast for generations. Competitions for<br />
producing the fastest bay dogs are prevalent in the South, with Uncle Earl’s Hog Dog Trials in Louisiana a popular example,<br />
held every summer since 1995. Preferred scent dogs for catching feral pigs mostly are native breeds, and include the Catahoula<br />
Leopard Dog, the Blue Lacy, the Leopard Hound, all six of the Coonhound breeds, and the Blackmouth Cur.<br />
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southeast usa<br />
White Tail Deer<br />
Deer are likely the first game that come to mind for a hunter in the Southeast when hunting season arrives. Archery season in<br />
Florida for deer starts as soon as July in some parts of the state, though for most it’s in September and October, with a second<br />
season later in the year; it’s similar in Georgia, South Carolina, and most other states in the Southeast. A good rule of thumb is<br />
the season is likely to start later in the fall – and run later in the year – the further north you are, with gun season starting the<br />
latest. Additionally, many states have a crossbow and/or muzzleloader/black powder portion of the season as well.<br />
Turkey<br />
Wild turkey is another<br />
game that are high on<br />
any hunter’s list. Some<br />
states, like Florida, have<br />
a fall and spring turkey<br />
hunt; others, like Georgia<br />
and South Carolina, only<br />
have a spring hunting<br />
season for those wily and<br />
elusive gobblers.<br />
The Florida wild<br />
turkey is found only<br />
in peninsular Florida.<br />
North of the peninsula<br />
and across the Florida<br />
panhandle, it interbreeds<br />
with the eastern<br />
subspecies.<br />
The wild turkey is a<br />
woodlands bird and<br />
prefers open forests<br />
and forest edges and<br />
openings. They are<br />
considered a generalist<br />
species meaning they do<br />
not require specialised<br />
food or a particular<br />
vegetation community to<br />
survive.<br />
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MaNUfactUReR focUS<br />
BARReTT<br />
MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE<br />
+1 615-896-2938<br />
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+1 615-203-7500<br />
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What they say:<br />
“Headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Barrett is the<br />
world leader in large-calibre rifle design and manufacturing. In<br />
<strong>2023</strong>, the company became part of the NIOA Group – a familyowned<br />
global munitions company based in Australia.<br />
Our products are used by civilian sport shooters, law<br />
enforcement agencies, the United States military and more<br />
than 75 State Department approved countries across the<br />
world. The Barrett Quality Management System (QMS) has<br />
received the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification for<br />
the design and manufacture of firearms, ammunition, and<br />
accessories, and to provide training for those systems.”<br />
What they say:<br />
“Opened in 2019, Sportsman’s Warehouse in the rolling<br />
hills of Murfreesboro, TN is near the Stone’s River Civil<br />
War Battlefield, The Old Courthouse, Middle Tennessee<br />
State University, Stone’s River Greenway & Wetlands, and<br />
the Antebellum Oaklands Mansion. National <strong>Gun</strong>smithing<br />
services are also available. We now buy & sell used guns!<br />
If you like hunting, we’re here to get you all set up with<br />
everything you need. Popular pursuits include whitetail<br />
deer, bear, wild boar, wild turkey, waterfowl, upland game,<br />
raccoon, and coyote. If fishing is more your speed, we<br />
have all your tackle to catch the legal limit. Common<br />
catches are bream, crappie, trout, muskie, catfish, walleye,<br />
smallmouth and largemouth bass. We’re also happy to<br />
share the current fishing conditions at the local lakes like<br />
Old Hickory, Percy Priest, Dale Hollow, Center Hill, and<br />
Tim’s Ford. We also carry plenty of supplies for hiking,<br />
camping, outdoor cooking, picnicking, and boating.<br />
Plus, you’ll find plenty of gear for kayaking, canoeing,<br />
and floating local waters like Harpeth, Caney Fork, and<br />
Stone’s River. Our shop services are available to spool<br />
reels, replace rod tips, mount and boresight rifle scopes,<br />
clean guns, cut arrows, tune bows in our 10-yard archery<br />
lane, and anything covered by your Firearm Service Plan.”<br />
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What they say:<br />
“The Wake County Wildlife Club’s<br />
Dixie Deer Classic has been recognised<br />
nationally as the Premier Trophy<br />
Whitetail Deer show in the country.<br />
It was the first successful show of its<br />
kind and lit the spark that has brush<br />
fired into similar shows all across the<br />
nation. All available exhibit space is<br />
used to maximum advantage while<br />
keeping large aisle spacing for crowd<br />
movement. The show is held annually<br />
the 9th weekend of the year, usually<br />
the first weekend of March.<br />
The Dixie Deer Classic is held at<br />
the spacious North Carolina State<br />
Fairgrounds in the Jim Graham<br />
Building, J.S. Dorton Arena, The<br />
Exposition Center, and Kerr Scott<br />
Building. Located in the centre of the<br />
thriving Research Triangle Area of<br />
Central North Carolina, the Fairgrounds<br />
are within easy driving distance for<br />
more than a million people. There is<br />
a restaurant within the Jim Graham<br />
Building, and snack bars in Dorton<br />
Arena and the Expositon Center. In<br />
addition, snacks are sold at various<br />
locations throughout the show. No<br />
pets are permitted into the show, and<br />
no smoking is allowed in the buildings.<br />
Weapons are not permitted, and the<br />
consumption of alcoholic beverages is<br />
forbidden on the premises.<br />
The Dixie Deer Classic is a FAMILYoriented<br />
event, and we try to offer<br />
something for everyone. Ticket prices<br />
for Friday-Sunday are $15. All young<br />
under 13 have always been admitted<br />
free of charge and for the youth aged<br />
13-18, the military, women, and seniors,<br />
we offer a ticket price of $10 for Friday<br />
only. There will be special programs all<br />
weekend for the young or beginning<br />
hunter, and fun stuff too, like face<br />
painting, BB gun Turkey Shoot, Archery<br />
Alley, Retriever Demos, and the NC<br />
State Turkey Calling Contest.”<br />
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The<br />
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F.A.I.R. has concentrated its 50 years of manufacturing<br />
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The new Fossari line integrates the most advanced technological<br />
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The idea of creating the Fossari line stems from the need to create<br />
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commitment that this sport requires.<br />
The new Fossari shotgun is a flawless blend of tradition and<br />
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Some examples of the brands’ technology are:<br />
XBD system: In all Fossari models, the trigger mechanisms are<br />
removable. The operation is easily performed without tools. Simply<br />
press the release button located in the upper part of the trigger unit.<br />
This simplification of the process, in addition to offering an obvious<br />
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TREX: The iron fore-end provided with numbered interchangeable<br />
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the shooter to easily tighten any excess tolerances that arise from<br />
high use of the shotgun.<br />
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The R8<br />
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Monza takes off<br />
Elegant understatement stands the test of time. That’s why<br />
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The new addition to the R8 Ultimate<br />
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a seamless, reliable connection with the<br />
Bluetooth remote and GeoBallistics app.<br />
WEATHER FROM THIRD PARTY<br />
DEVICES via the GeoBallistics app.<br />
Intuitive to use. Rugged and reliable. Best<br />
of all, the Impact 4000 functions in places<br />
your smartphone can’t for deadly speed<br />
and precision no matter where you are.<br />
About<br />
American owned, veteran-owned,<br />
Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics designs,<br />
engineers, produces, and distributes a<br />
complete line of premium sport optics,<br />
accessories, and apparel. Dedicated to<br />
providing unrivalled customer service<br />
and exceptional quality, Vortex backs<br />
its products with the unconditional,<br />
transferrable, lifetime VIP warranty. Built<br />
on over 30 years of experience in the<br />
optics industry, Vortex has emerged as a<br />
leader in the optics market.<br />
www.vortexoptics.com<br />
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MAKING CONTACT<br />
Thermion 2<br />
LRF XL50:<br />
The new<br />
premium<br />
standard<br />
pulsar vision<br />
Yukon Advanced Optics <strong>World</strong>wide launches the ground-breaking Thermion 2 LRF XL50<br />
thermal imaging riflescope. Get ready to meet the new standard of premium quality and<br />
revolutionary HD imaging.<br />
The new Thermion stands out from<br />
the crowd with its excellent HD<br />
image quality and powerful sensor<br />
capabilities. It’s perfect for long distance<br />
shooters and for observation with a wide<br />
field of view.<br />
Moreover, the HD sensor resolution<br />
maintains optimal image quality even at<br />
high zoom levels so you won’t miss a thing.<br />
The internal ballistic calculations make it<br />
much easier to hit straight at the target.<br />
Crystal clear thermal imaging in HD<br />
The Thermion 2 LRF XL50 offers the<br />
highest level of thermal imaging. The<br />
image generated with the new 1024x768-<br />
pixel resolution European made Lynred<br />
sensor features high definition and rich<br />
detail. All this makes this scope unbeatable<br />
for trophy identification. It allows you to<br />
see silhouettes, anatomy, and behavioural<br />
peculiarities of the animal as never before.<br />
Extreme image detail on high zoom<br />
Discover the real efficiency of the HD<br />
sensor when hunting at significant<br />
distances. Variable 1.75-14x magnification<br />
(x8 digital zoom) provides improved focus<br />
and better overall recognition.<br />
The high-definition sensor maintains<br />
the exceptional quality of the image detail<br />
across the entire magnification range.<br />
Change the zoom gradually in 2x step or<br />
continuously, depending on the specific<br />
situation.<br />
Precision shooting at any distance with<br />
the ballistics algorithm<br />
If you own a device with a laser<br />
rangefinder, you know the importance<br />
of understanding the target distance.<br />
Undoubtedly, this is the essential factor in<br />
making the right decision. The compact<br />
built-in LRF with a range of up to 800<br />
metres is seamlessly integrated into the<br />
slimdesign, ensuring shooting accuracy at<br />
any distance.<br />
Using our proprietary Stream Vision<br />
Ballistics application, you can upload<br />
various ballistic profiles directly to<br />
the Thermion’s memory and turn your<br />
riflescope into a highly accurate and<br />
efficient long-range aiming tool.<br />
Nothing left out of sight<br />
Thermion 2 LRF XL50 offers a wide field<br />
of view for spotting a target. Explore<br />
landscapes in HD quality with the bestin-class<br />
14-degree wide field of view on<br />
the base magnification. Due to the largeformat<br />
sensor, you’ll be able to maintain<br />
the optimal field of view / magnification<br />
ratio even at high zoom levels up to 14x.<br />
The optics of the new Thermion unveil<br />
the real beauty and power of the HD<br />
sensor. A premium HD-class germanium<br />
lens with a F50/1.0 formula provides an<br />
accurate and detailed image at any point in<br />
the field of view.<br />
Ground-breaking image processing<br />
Adjustable sensor sensitivity amplification<br />
combined with new filtration algorithms<br />
as well as fine brightness and contrast<br />
adjustments result in ground-breaking<br />
image processing. In other words, the<br />
Thermion 2 LRF offers great opportunities<br />
for long-range observation in diverse<br />
weather conditions. Amplification settings<br />
help to define the animal’s trophy features<br />
and ensure clear rendering of objects and<br />
backgrounds in the field of view.<br />
The benefits of wireless remote control<br />
The package includes the Pulsar BT<br />
wireless Bluetooth remote control. It<br />
mimics the regular control buttons of<br />
the riflescope with excellent ergonomics<br />
– the buttons activate the most essential<br />
functions. It takes minimum effort to<br />
control the scope allowing the hunter<br />
to concentrate on the hunt. The remote<br />
control can be placed in any convenient<br />
position on the rifle.<br />
www.pulsar-vision.com<br />
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MAKING CONTACT<br />
DAVIDE PEDERSOLI<br />
IFG & Pedersoli bring the<br />
Droptine to US hunters<br />
Combining cutting-edge technology and modern styling with Old <strong>World</strong> craftsmanship, the<br />
Italian Firearms Group (IFG) and Davide Pedersoli and Co. has introduced the Model 86/71<br />
Lever Action Droptine to the US market.<br />
From the big-north woods to the<br />
brush country of South Texas, the<br />
Droptine delivers a modern twist<br />
to this classic, dependable, and timehonoured<br />
platform.<br />
Imported exclusively by IFG, the 86/71<br />
Droptine offers hunters a svelte leveraction<br />
chambered in the workhorse 30-30<br />
Win. and is Pedersoli’s newest addition to<br />
the popular Boar Buster line of levers.<br />
The heart of the 86/71 Droptine is<br />
a solid steel CNC machined receiver,<br />
matched with CNC machined lever. The<br />
21-inch broach rifled barrel is premium<br />
match grade quality and is threaded at the<br />
muzzle for a suppressor.<br />
After much research and development,<br />
Pedersoli engineers created an oversized<br />
lever that is both ergonomic and large<br />
enough to use while wearing gloves. The<br />
rifle’s five-round, tubular magazine loads<br />
easily from the right side, while empty<br />
brass ejects effortlessly through the top of<br />
the receiver.<br />
The 86/71 Droptine comes standard<br />
with a fibre-optic front sight and a<br />
dovetail rear sight, the latter integrated<br />
into a Picatinny rail mounted forward of<br />
the receiver. This mounting solution is<br />
perfect for red-dots or Scout-style rifle<br />
scopes that provide fast, precise shot<br />
placement.<br />
The Droptine also features an elegant<br />
techno-polymer stock and forend done<br />
in a handsome tobacco colour. The stock<br />
has an adjustable cheek piece and can be<br />
set for individual hunters with a standard<br />
flathead screwdriver or the rim of a<br />
cartridge case. The cheek piece can also<br />
be adjusted slightly to the left, for a more<br />
natural alignment behind the scope when<br />
the optic is mounted to the left side of the<br />
receiver.<br />
For those hunters who prefer a more<br />
traditional style of rifle scope, Pedersoli<br />
developed an optional Picatinny base<br />
which mounts to the left side of the<br />
receiver. The receiver is pre-drilled and<br />
tapped for this base. With the mount<br />
offset to the left side of the receiver, the<br />
Droptine can host most optics on the<br />
market today, while still guaranteeing<br />
effective extraction of the cartridge case<br />
via the top of the receiver.<br />
The 86/71 Droptine is further<br />
complemented by manual safety located<br />
on the tang, a recoil-absorbing Micro-cell<br />
recoil pad, and two sling studs.<br />
About Italian Firearms Group<br />
IFG’s partner manufacturers represent at<br />
least one of the four primary categories<br />
of firearm manufacturing – competition<br />
handguns, hunting handguns and rifles,<br />
state-of-the-art shotguns, and historical<br />
reproductions. Each company brings<br />
the latest in firearm design, technology,<br />
and materials to the USA, while<br />
continuing to follow the centuries-old<br />
gun manufacturing traditions of Europe.<br />
Those traditions have always emphasised<br />
quality, accuracy, and safety, as well as<br />
workmanship and beauty. IFG’s partner<br />
companies are considered leaders in each<br />
respective category and are proud to offer<br />
their products to the American shooter.<br />
IFG continues to bring new and<br />
innovative products into the USA from its<br />
four partner operations and looks forward<br />
to growing its business and becoming the<br />
long-standing industry partner the USA<br />
firearms market demands.<br />
About Davide Pedersoli<br />
Founded in 1957, Davide Pedersoli<br />
and Co., Gardone, Italy, manufactures<br />
a diverse collection of working<br />
reproductions and historically based<br />
firearms for recreational shooters, reenactors,<br />
and hunters. Pedersoli offerings<br />
range from dueling pistols to revolvers,<br />
from target and hunting rifles to infantry<br />
muskets. Also included from Pedersoli<br />
are some of the most icon firearms in<br />
American history, including reproductions<br />
of the 1874 Sharps Silhouette rifle and<br />
the black-powder Hawken.<br />
www.italianfirearmsgroup.com<br />
www.ifg-usa.com<br />
www.davide-pedersoli.com<br />
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MAKING CONTACT<br />
Get tactical<br />
with Air Arms<br />
The S510 Tactical (S510T) is the perfect blend of usability and functionality. The action is built<br />
around the extraordinarily successful S510, used worldwide in many disciplines from field<br />
sports to HFT.<br />
This versatile action has<br />
now been coupled with an<br />
ergonomic stock based on the<br />
style of choice by governments<br />
around the world. The tactical platform<br />
offers an almost limitless choice of sizes,<br />
handling positions and accessories that<br />
make using and shooting this rifle a<br />
unique experience.<br />
The functionality of the S510T<br />
Tactical air rifle comes from the fact that<br />
all mounting points are to international<br />
specifications, the grip mount, the<br />
M-Lok slots in the fore-end and the<br />
mounting location for the butt stock.<br />
This means rifle configurations can<br />
be adapted to any shooter and indeed<br />
changed in minutes to suit changing<br />
conditions.<br />
The M-Lok system allows direct<br />
fitting of enabled accessories or the<br />
Custom-Made<br />
Your choice:<br />
action thread:<br />
M98; Rem700;...<br />
GUN BARRELS<br />
AND MORE<br />
different contours<br />
chamber:<br />
.223Rem;.308Win;6,5CM;...<br />
fluting<br />
different twist<br />
material:<br />
CrMo steel or stainless<br />
muzzle:<br />
-thread<br />
-match<br />
-hunting<br />
-11° varmint
AIR ARMS<br />
KEY FEATURES:<br />
- Air Arms Series 7 regulator and valve system - Adjustable high power output<br />
(high power model only) - M-LOK Slots - Fore-end picatinny rail - Adjustable CTR stock<br />
- Drop-down cocking lever - 2 x 10 shot magazines included<br />
- Adjustable two-stage trigger with safety - Fully shrouded match grade Lothar Walther barrel<br />
- Built-in manometer - Moderator included<br />
RO54<br />
mounting of a rail to facilitate the<br />
use of equipment you may already<br />
own.<br />
The fore-end has M-Lok slots on<br />
3 surfaces, one along the underside<br />
and one each side at 90°. Mount a<br />
torch on the right, sling mount on the<br />
left, bi-pod and vertical grip on the<br />
underside, or simply fit rubber inserts<br />
to further enhance stability when<br />
shouldering the rifle in the traditional<br />
fashion.<br />
The scope rail is to the picatinny<br />
standard making swap out sights easy<br />
and precise.<br />
“All mounting points meet<br />
international specifications - from the<br />
grip mount to the M-Lok slots in the<br />
fore-end and the butt stock location,”<br />
says an Air Arms representative.<br />
“This means you can adapt your rifle<br />
configuration on the fly, ensuring<br />
it suits any shooter and changing<br />
conditions in just minutes.”<br />
About<br />
Air Arms says that product superiority<br />
comes from commitment to excellence.<br />
At Air Arms, that commitment<br />
begins with the company’s production<br />
technology and is applied to<br />
everything the company does by the<br />
skill of its staff. Through research,<br />
design, development and production,<br />
the Air Arms philosophy of ‘only the<br />
finest’ is maintained and constantly<br />
challenged by its quality control.<br />
“We’re the best because that position<br />
was the only one acceptable, and we<br />
know our customers share that stance,”<br />
says an Air Arms representative. “We<br />
will continue to be the best, because<br />
our products constantly evolve to meet<br />
the demands of our customers, and as<br />
we already know, only the best will do<br />
for them.”<br />
+44 1323 845853<br />
www.air-arms.co.uk<br />
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Each fall, new and seasoned hunters alike venture out to<br />
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hunting ethics, a clean shot is paramount. We owe every wild<br />
creature we pursue our best efforts, and while practiced<br />
skills reign supreme, beginning with the right equipment is<br />
vital. Sightmark Presidio riflescopes deliver premium up-close<br />
to long-range optic performance, including ridiculously crisp<br />
fields-of-view, precisely tracking windage and elevation<br />
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