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GTW spoke with new IWA
Exhibition Director, Stefanie
Leege to find out how she’s
looking to make her mark
on the 50th anniversary of
the event. PAGE 30
GTW goes behind the
scenes at Pulsar – a brand
that covers the entire
manufacturing process and
where modern technology
is born. PAGE 56
PERAZZI ACQUIRED BY
CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP
Czechoslovak
Group, the
global industrialtechnology
company owned by Czech
entrepreneur Michal Strnad,
has announced the purchase
of the majority stake in the
Italian, family-owned Armi
Perazzi S.p.A., manufacturer
of high-quality shotguns
for sport shooters and elite
hunters.
Typical owners of these
premium firearms, of
which Perazzi produces
approximately 1,500 units
per year, are Olympic
medallists, successful
competitive shooters being
amongst them. One such
individual is the Czech
Olympic gold medal winner
in trap from the 2022 Beijing
Olympics, David Kostelecký.
CSG also operates two
small-calibre ammunition
factories in the USA.
The company’s founder
was Daniele Perazzi, an
Italian gunsmith who
realised his dream of
producing the highestquality
shotguns worldwide
when he founded the Armi
Perazzi company in 1957.
Currently, the company is led
by the founder’s descendants,
Mauro and Roberta Perazzi.
CSG acquires an 80 per
cent stake in the company
while the Perazzi siblings
share the remaining 20 per
cent equally. The business
will continue to be run by
the Perazzi family and the
current management team.
The acquisition process
on the selling side was
assisted by the Milan-based
consulting and investment
company FAI, with legal
advice provided by the law
firm Gianni & Origoni.
The purchase of Perazzi
is CSG’s second major
acquisition in Italy. Last
year, the company acquired
a majority stake in Fiocchi
Munizioni, the manufacturer
of small-calibre ammunition,
which operates production
facilities in Italy, the UK,
and the USA (where it has
two production sites: one
in Ozark, Missouri, and
the second in Little Rock,
Arkansas). Perazzi serves the
American market through its
subsidiary, Perazzi USA Inc.,
in Azusa, California. Perazzi
USA is the sole importer
• Continued on page 8
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ROB SMITH
Editor
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Rob has a wealth of knowledge of the international
trade sector, having worked in B2B publishing since
2008. A keen outdoorsman, Rob will bring you the
important news and leads from across the global
hunting, shooting and tactical sectors.
JUSTIN FOX
Publisher
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which, as well as B2B titles, also includes some
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and sales skills are invaluable to the business.
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providing the best communication programs to
companies, helping them connect with current and
prospective trade partners around the world.
WILLEM BONNEUX
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Willem has served in several roles in the
international shooting and hunting industry.
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approach helps brands go the extra mile.
PAUL EVANS
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He’ll make sure our digital content is seen by key
industry personnel across the globe.
Welcome to the March issue of
Gun Trade World and our IWA
Special Issue – this magazine
is handed to EVERY BOOTH at
the IWA OutdoorClassics show in
Nuremberg, Germany. Who knows, you
may be reading this at the show right
now…
As we all know, alongside the recent
SHOT Show exhibition in Las Vegas,
IWA is the most crucial trade event
of the season if growing your business
outside of your home country is a key
component to your overall business
strategy.
With the impact that Covid-19 had
on IWA, I’m sure many of you want to
find out what the future looks like for
the exhibition. Well, we’ve managed to
catch up with new Exhibition Director,
Stefanie Leege, to get her thoughts
on how IWA can continue to succeed
moving forwards. You can read what
Stefanie had to say on page 30.
We also take a deep dive into Barrett’s
fresh MRADELR rifle, it really is
something to behold and we speak
to all the key players involved in the
conception, design, production and
testing. It’s a really interesting and
educational read.
Elsewhere, we travel to Finland, a
nation steeped in hunting and shooting
history to find out if this country is
right for your export ambitions.
As always, we bring you the big news
stories from the global trade and the
latest and greatest products that will
be hitting retailers’ shelves in the near
future.
Gun Trade World will have a number
of staff walking the aisles at IWA so
please feel free to make contact with
one of us to see how we can help to
grow your international business.
Safe travels and have a great show.
Rob Smith
Editor
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Contents
contents
03 News
All of the up-to-the-minute, breaking news stories from around
the global industry, including Perazzi being acquired by the
Czechoslovak Group and a successful 2024 edition of the ATA Show.
30 IWA outdoorclassics primed for anniversary edition
Gun Trade World spoke with new Exhibition Director, Stefanie
Leege to find out how she’s looking to make her mark on the 50th
anniversary of the event.
34 Barrett MRADELR – 20 years in the making
Legendary rifle manufacturer Barrett has released its latest longdistance
hero, in the shape of the ground-breaking MRADELR. Gun
Trade World hears from the key players behind the rifle and takes
a deep dive into Barrett’s ‘halo’ product that has been 20 years in
the making.
42 Great Gear – Merino Wool
We delve into hunting apparel, focusing on merino wool and
compare it with traditional cotton and modern synthetic
alternatives.
44 Spotlight on… Clothing
This month’s Spotlight explores the intricate world of hunting and
shooting apparel.
50 tActical Brilliance at your Fingertips
At SHOT Show 2024, Streamlight launched three new tactical
lighting devices to market. These high-performance lighting
devices for the law enforcement and military industries display
Streamlight’s constant innovation.
42
52 Gov. Newsom Reveals Shameful Political Calculations
The Great Red State vs. Blue State debate between California
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov.
Ron DeSantis included a short back-and-forth on rising criminal
violence.
54 CZ looks set for strong sales across sectors
CZ strides into 2024 with a host of new releases, here GTW looks at
three that are set to excite the global trade.
56 Behind the scenes of achieving European quality
Pulsar is a brand that covers the entire manufacturing process:
from initial design idea to producing and programming electronic
parts and testing. GTW takes a glance behind the scenes of where
modern technology is born.
58 Falco Holsters
Deep in the heart of Slovakia, nestled in an ancient caldera, lies
the quaint, peaceful, incredibly picturesque mining town of Banská
Štiavnica; however, not everything that glitters there is gold –
world renowned Falco Holsters also shines brightly.
60 Doing Business with…Finland
Hunting is in the blood of Finnish people, and you can expect
enthusiastic consumers abound amongst the pine forests of this
wild northern European country, as Gun Trade World discovers.
Making Contact
66 Vortex Optics 68 F.A.I.R. 70 Ballistol
72 Tasmanian Tiger
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MRADELR
EXT REME
- LONG RANGE -
CHAMBERED IN
AT LAUNCH
The MRADELR is a high quality, military tested, off-the-shelf, extreme long-range system
with user changeable barrels. Designed to deliver precision typically achieved only by
custom-built rifles, this rifle expands the bolt-action MRAD family to include 416 Barrett
with additional large caliber options available in the future.
barrett.net

NEWS
Perazzi acquired by Czechoslovak Group
• Continued from page 3
and distributor for the US
market.
Mauro Perazzi said, “The
decision to find a strategic
partner to whom we would
sell a majority stake in the
company was motivated by
our desire to ensure a secure
future, sustainable growth,
and strengthen the company’s
unique position in the global
luxury arms market. We
decided to partner with CSG,
which also has roots as a
family business, because CSG
understands our history and
business philosophy.”
Roberta Perazzi added,
“With CSG’s entry
into Armi Perazzi, we
expect to strengthen our
competitiveness. We see
CSG as a strong, successful
multinational company that
will allow us to continue to
produce prestigious hunting
and sporting firearms. CSG
will help us succeed in the
market and open up new
business opportunities with
its experience.”
Michal Strnad, owner
of CSG, commented on
the acquisition of Armi
Perazzi: “Armi Perazzi is a
prestigious brand in the field
of firearms for sport shooters
and elite hunters. At the
same time, it is a stable and
prosperous company that the
Perazzi family excellently
manages. The motivation
for this acquisition is
not only financial but
also to strengthen CSG’s
international prestige and
reputation as a global and
innovative industrial group
expanding in Europe and the
USA.”
CSG’s manager responsible
for the acquisition of Armi
Perazzi and its future
development is CSG
investment director Stanislav
Kuba, who summarises the
goals for the company’s
further development:
“We want to maintain the
excellence and exclusivity
of Armi Perazzi products,
bring new customers to the
company, and also to leverage
its strong brand, especially in
connecting CSG further to
the shooting sports.”
A long-time user of
Perazzi shotguns is sport
shooter and successful Czech
trapshooting competitor
David Kostelecký, who
commented on the fact
that the company is being
acquired by a Czech
owner: “I have an excellent
partnership with Armi
Perazzi that has lasted for
over 20 years. They provide
me not only with their great
shotguns, but also with
constant service and support.
I know Mauro and Roberta
Perazzi very well, having
visited their Lombardy
factory on several occasions.
They are great people and
responsible entrepreneurs.
I am very happy that this
prestigious Italian company
is becoming a part of CSG,
and I look forward to
continuing our relationship.”
Recently, CSG also
announced signing an
agreement with the NYSElisted
US company Vista
Outdoor to acquire its
Sporting Products division,
which manufactures leading
global brands of smallcalibre
ammunition such
as Federal and Remington.
The acquisition of Armi
Perazzi proves that CSG is
systematically working on
its strategic plan to build
itself as a global leader in the
sport shooting and hunting
category.
www.czechoslovakgroup.com
About Armi Perazzi
Armi Perazzi S.p.A. is a firearms company
specialising in the segment of shotguns
for the sport discipline of trap (shooting
at asphalt or clay targets) and for hunting.
Perazzi’s guns have helped top shooters
from different countries win 62 Olympic
medals at 11 Olympics. The company has
offices in Italy and California, USA, and
exports its products to 50 countries.
The company’s founder is the Italian
gunsmith Daniele Perazzi who, in 1956,
filed the first patent for a shotgun of
his production and opened a small
workshop. A year later, he set up a factory
and began hiring employees. Daniele
was personally involved in producing
firearms in his company until he died
in 2012, when he was 80 years old. His
descendants currently run the company.
Roberta Perazzi is in charge of finance
and administration, and Mauro Perazzi is
responsible for production.
Perazzi is located in Botticino,
Lombardy, Italy. The production plant
occupies an area of 9000m2, and the
neighbouring shooting range covers
another 11000 m2.
Armi Perazzi produces an average of
1500 firearms per year. The key business,
which accounts for 80-percent of sales,
is producing models for sport shooting.
Each shotgun is custom-made according
to the customer’s requirements and takes
6 months to produce, from component
machining to testing. Although the
company uses modern technology in its
production, a significant part of a product
is handmade by experienced gunsmiths.
All customers can shoot their guns in
the on-site shooting tunnel before final
testing. The stocks and handguards are
made of walnut from centuries-old trees.
According to the customer’s wishes, the
metal parts of the firearm are engraved
by master craftsmen.
The company’s revenues for 2021
amounted to EUR 14.3 million and is
highly profitable.
About CSG Group
The global industrial-technology group
CSG, owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal
Strnad, has key manufacturing plants
in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain,
Italy, Great Britain, India and the USA,
and exports its products all over the
world. In the USA, CSG is established via
two production facilities of its member
company Fiocchi, which produces small
calibre ammunition in Little Rock,
Arkansas and Ozark, Missouri. CSG also
has a history of cooperation with leading
U.S. corporations like Raytheon and GD
(via its European subsidiary GDELS) and
delivered the unique, portable POLR-1
radar unit (capable of detecting living
objects behind walls and non-metallic
obstacles) to several US customers in the
law enforcement segment.
CSG continuously invests in the
development of its companies while
expanding its core businesses. The group
includes, for example, the Czech car
manufacturer Tatra Trucks, the world’s
leading manufacturer of small-calibre
ammunition, Fiocchi, and the Czech radar
manufacturer Eldis. More than 10,000
employees work in the companies
incorporated into the CSG holding and in
related companies. In 2022, the holding’s
consolidated revenues reached over
USD 1 billion. The main fields of CSG
are engineering, automotive, railway,
aerospace, defence, and production of
small-calibre ammunition. Thanks to
the strong pro-export orientation of the
holding, CSG products can be found on all
continents, and the number of customers
of the holding is constantly growing.
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JANUARY 21–24 | 2025
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
At the 2025 SHOT Show®, look for new displays, product
categories, manufacturers, performers, networking events
and education topics. Things can change a lot in one year,
and the SHOT Show is your time to stay ahead and keep your
business thriving. Plan now to discover new products, meet
with partners and get business deals in place for 2025.
Learn more about how the SHOT Show can boost
your business when you visit our booth at IWA.
BOOTH: 4A-304
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NEWS
STEFANIE LEEGE TAKES ON THE ROLE OF
EXHIBITION DIRECTOR OF IWA OUTDOORCLASSICS
The IWA OutdoorClassics, a worldleading
exhibition for the hunting and
target sports industry, has welcomed a
new exhibition director. Stefanie Leege
(pictured left) will take on the job in
the team led by Rebecca Renn (right),
executive director exhibitions, who will
continue to have overall responsibility
for the show. Leege herself has already
spent five years as part of the IWA
OutdoorClassics team and has excellent
knowledge of the industry, its needs and
challenges.
Leege brings more than a decade of
experience in the exhibition and event
segment to IWA. Between 2011 and
2013, the degree-qualified tourism
manager oversaw the international Sales
Partner Network at Deutsche Messe AG
in Hanover, before her path took her to
the metropolitan region of Nuremberg.
Starting in 2014, she was responsible
for sales for various trade fairs in the
NürnbergMesse portfolio, before joining
the IWA OutdoorClassics team in 2019.
Until recently, Leege was responsible for
strategic sales orientation.
Rebecca Renn, executive director
exhibitions, IWA OutdoorClassics
commented: “The IWA OutdoorClassics
is an exhibition which has to meet
a special set of requirements. I am
therefore all the more pleased that in
Stefanie we have found an extremely
suitable candidate for the post of event
manager – not just from a professional
perspective but also at a personal level.
Our defined goal is now to bring
consistency to this important position.
We are confident that Stefanie is the
right choice for us and will lead the way
in the industry.”
Stefanie Leege, exhibition director
IWA OutdoorClassics commented:
“I am looking forward to my new
role as exhibition director for IWA
OutdoorClassics and to shaping the
future direction of IWA together with
the team. We see the 50th anniversary
as an opportune time to tackle the
trade fair concept and work with the
sector to strengthen the position of its
most important B2B trading platform.
For me, it is a labour of love to be able
to bring the worlds of hunting and
shooting sports together at one table.”
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Mossberg congratulates Lena Miculek on
fourth consecutive IPSC Shotgun world title
At the recent 2023 IPSC
Shotgun World Shoot IV,
hosted in Thailand, Lena
Miculek successfully defended
her title and became a fourtime
champion and the only
woman to win the title in the
history of the match. Miculek
previously won the title in
2012 (Hungary), 2015 (Italy),
and 2018 (France). Miculek
added to her winning streak
with a gold medal in the SG
Standard Lady Team match
with fellow team-mates Jalise
Williams and Becky Yackley,
and her third gold medal in
the Ladies Standard Shoot-
Off. Additionally, Miculek
set a ground-breaking record
by becoming the first woman
to place in the top 20 of all
standard competitors (men
and women), landing at 13th
overall in this year’s World
Shoot.
Shooting with her parents,
world-renowned competitive
shooters, Jerry and Kay
Miculek, since she was eight
years old, Lena Miculek has
established her mark in the
competition world with top
multi-discipline wins with
her first major championship
in 2012. Since beginning
active competition, Miculek
has claimed an impressive
list of titles with nine
World Shooting medals
and over 100 national and
championship wins including
3GN Lady Championship,
Pan American 3-Gun High
Lady, and USPSA Multi Gun
Nationals.
“Lena has established
herself as one of the top
professional shooters, and
in a relatively short period
of time,” commented John
MacLellan, vice president
of sales and marketing. “Her
drive, determination, and
commitment are admirable
and she is the epitome of
role models for our industry
About
IWA OutdoorClassics is a leading
exhibition for the hunting and target
sports industry. From hunting, sporting
and airsoft firearms to clothing, highquality
outdoor equipment and personal
security needs – the product range of the
IWA OutdoorClassics covers the entire
retail spectrum. In 2023, the exhibition
welcomed 34,000 trade visitors from 119
countries. In 2024, the IWA OutdoorClassics
will celebrate its 50th anniversary
and takes place at Exhibition Centre
Nuremberg from 29th February to 3rd
March.
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Miculek!”
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NEWS
SPAIN SHOWS GENERAL ACCEPTANCE OF HUNTING
The perceived social
acceptance of hunting
underpins every issue that
the hunting community
faces. A significant new
study conducted by
YouGov for the European
Federation for Hunting and
Conservation (FACE) and
the Royal Spanish Hunting
Federation (RFEC), has
revealed that 70 per cent of
Spaniards accept regulated
hunting practices.
The comprehensive
survey, involving over 1,000
individuals from varied
backgrounds across Spain,
was conducted in November
2023. The participants
encompassed a diverse range
of geographical origins, ages,
genders and educational
levels, and thereby provided
an extensive perspective on
the public’s acceptance of
hunting in Spain.
Key Findings
Broad Acceptance: A
notable 70 per cent of
the Spanish population
showed acceptance towards
legally conducted hunting,
affirming its role in the
country.
Gender Perspectives: There
is a noticeable difference
in acceptance rates across
genders, with 78 per cent
of men and 61 per cent of
women showing acceptance.
International Perception:
About 47 per cent
of respondents view
Spaniards’ participation in
hunting abroad positively,
particularly when it benefits
economically, ecologically,
and socially.
Utilisation of Hunted
Animals: Half of the survey
participants view the use of
hunted animals, whether for
meat or as “trophies”, in a
hunters’ role in contributing
to conservation, rural
economies, and antipoaching
efforts.
Initiated by FACE
and several national
federations, including
RFEC, this survey responds
to the growing interest in
environmental issues as
well as the perception of
hunting contribution to
rural economies. In this
context, the ‘Economic and
Social Impact of Hunting in
Spain’ report by Deloitte for
the Fundación Artemisan
quantifies hunting’s annual
contribution of about €6.5
billion and the support of
187,000 jobs in rural Spain.
FACE and RFEC are
dedicated to promoting
responsible hunting
practices. This survey
is key in understanding
the hunting community’s
perception by society.
Methodology
YouGov, a reputable
international market
research and data analysis
firm, employed online
methods for this survey.
Their methodology involves
collecting responses from
an internet user panel, with
demographic weighting to
ensure a demographically
representative sample. This
approach is considered to
provide a more accurate
reflection of public opinion
compared to traditional
polling techniques.
www.face.eu
About
FACE is the European Federation for Hunting and
Conservation. Established in 1977, FACE represents the
interests of Europe’s 7 million hunters as an international
non-profit-making nongovernmental organisation. FACE is
made up of national hunters’ associations from 37 European
countries including the EU-28. FACE is supported by 7
associate members and is based in Brussels. FACE upholds
the principle of sustainable use and has been a member
of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature
(IUCN) since 1987. FACE works with its partners on a range
of hunting-related matters from international conservation
agreements to local implementation issues with the aim of
sustaining hunting across Europe.
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NEWS
FIOCCHI NAMES NEW CEO
The Fiocchi Group, a manufacturer
of small-calibre ammunition, which
is majority-owned by the industrialtechnology
group CSG, has a new
CEO. David Štěpán, CSG’s investment
director for foreign projects, who
temporarily managed the Fiocchi
Group in the first year after the
acquisition, is being replaced by Paolo
Salvato. David Štěpán will continue to
serve as the CEO of the CSG Ammo+
division and in the next period he will
focus on completing the acquisition of
the ammunition division of Sporting
Products of the American company
Vista Outdoor.
Experienced manager Paolo Salvato
joins Fiocchi Group from Leonardo,
where he managed strategic innovation
projects. He also worked for Thales
Group in charge of the Italian
operations as CEO of Thales Italia,
and vice president for international
business development at the Paris
headquarter. Paolo is a graduate of
the University Federico II of Naples
and holds a master’s degree from the
University of Turin. He also studied
at the Institute for Advanced Defence
Studies (IASD), the highest joint
educational institution in the Italian
defence sector.
“I am thrilled to be joining such an
important company as Fiocchi. This
brand is synonymous with high-quality
small-calibre ammunition, and I am
glad that I will be entrusted with its
further development. There are a lot
of challenges and opportunities ahead
of our team. Whether it is a further
growth in all our market segments and
geographies, or a closer integration of
the British company Lyalvale Express
New Fiocchi CEO,
Paolo Salvato.
and Bologna’s Baschieri & Pellagri into
the Fiocchi Group, a lot of value to be
further generated”, says Paolo Salvato.
David Štěpán commented: “I spent
the first year at Fiocchi after the
completion of the acquisition by CSG
and my presence, whether in Italy or
the USA, was essential from the group’s
point of view. Now I have to return to
the divisional level and devote myself
to managing the entire division, which
is why I am stepping down as CEO
Fiocchi. I would like to thank my
colleagues at Fiocchi for their excellent
cooperation and I believe that my
successor, Paolo Salvato, is the ideal
choice for Fiocchi”.
In the coming months, David
Štěpán will focus primarily on the
completion of the acquisition of the
Sporting Products division of the
American company Vista Outdoor,
as the Investment Director for CSG’s
foreign projects and in particular the
Director of the CSG Ammo+ Division.
The contract to buy the largest
American manufacturer of small-calibre
ammunition, which changed its name
to Kinetic Group last year, was signed
by CSG in mid-October last year.
www.fiocchi.com
About Fiocchi Group
Fiocchi Group is a major global manufacturer of small calibre ammunition based in Italy, which owns a comprehensive range of
global brands: Fiocchi Munizioni, Baschieri & Pellagri and Lyalvale Express. Two production plants are operated in the United States
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In 2022, the group’s consolidated revenues reached CZK 25 billion. The main fields of CSG are engineering, automotive, railway,
aerospace, defence industry and production of small-calibre ammunition. Thanks to its strong pro-export orientation, CSG products
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PRO-SHOT ACQUIRES LOCKON
TARGET BRAND FROM TOM ERVIN
Pro-Shot, a worldwide
industry leader in Americanmade
firearms maintenance,
cleaning, and shooting targets
has announced the acquisition
of LockOn® Target from its
founder, Tom Ervin.
Mr Ervin is an avid
shooting enthusiast, who
developed LockOn targets
with his passion for making
every shooter more accurate.
The LockOn innovative
target designs combine a
single point of aim and
advanced training solutions
for every sight at virtually any
distance. The American-made
LockOn Target brand aligns
seamlessly with Pro-Shot’s
mission to provide shooters
with the most innovative and
user-friendly targets available.
This strategic acquisition
fortifies Pro-Shot’s
commitment to advancing
shooting sports technology
and enhancing the shooting
experience for enthusiasts
worldwide.
By integrating LockOn
Target’s innovative
technology into its portfolio
of targets, Pro-Shot aims
to offer a comprehensive suite
of solutions that will cater to
both seasoned marksmen and
newcomers alike.
“We are excited to welcome
LockOn Target into the
Pro-Shot family,” said
John Damarin, president at
Pro-Shot. “Tom Ervin has
done an exceptional job in
developing a state-of-theart
target line-up that truly
revolutionises the shooting
industry. This acquisition
underscores our commitment
to delivering unparalleled
quality and performance to
our customers.”
Tom Ervin, the visionary
behind LockOn Target,
expressed his enthusiasm
about the acquisition.
“Joining forces with Pro-Shot
marks a significant milestone
for LockOn Target,” said
Ervin. “I am confident that
Pro-Shot’s expertise and
resources will propel LockOn
Target to new heights,
ensuring that our innovative
solutions continue to set
the standard in the shooting
sports industry.”
As part of the acquisition,
Pro-Shot plans to integrate
LockOn Target’s technology
into its existing product
line-up, while also exploring
new opportunities to enhance
the user experience through
advanced training programs
and interactive features.
Customers can expect a
seamless transition, with
continued support and service
for existing LockOn Target
products.
Pro-Shot remains
committed to innovation,
quality, and customer
satisfaction, and this
acquisition reinforces its
position as a leader in the
shooting sports industry.
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shooters with the best American-made gear to make cleaning faster and easier. With a
commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Pro-Shot continues to set the
standard in the shooting sports industry.
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ALPHA SILENCER APPOINTS CODY BENNION AS VP OF SALES
Alpha Silencer
has hired Cody
Bennion as vice
president of
sales.
Alpha says
that Cody will
aggressively grow
market share,
revenue, distribution channels, and dealer
satisfaction for the company that makes
the lightest, quietest, disassemblable,
user-serviceable titanium suppressors on
the market.
“I’m excited to be a driving force for
the success of the Alpha Silencer team.
We’re laying out a very ambitious sales
strategy that’s worthy of the incredible
silencers the company makes,” said
Bennion.
Cody comes to Alpha Silencer with
13 years of leadership experience in
the firearms industry, bringing a strong
background in new product development,
and in aligning sales objectives and
strategies with the company’s vision
and mission. Prior to joining Alpha
Silencer, Cody spent four years at
Tactical Solutions (TacSol), maximising
efficiency and productivity with key
accounts, expanding export channels,
implementing an affiliate program,
defining new product offerings, and sales
and inventory production forecasting.
Cody was responsible for the achievement
of sales goals by identifying key accounts
within vertical markets, analysing and
reporting market trends, analysing
growth opportunities and establishing
relationships with key decision makers.
“We are very excited for Cody to join
the team,” said Buck Steele, president
of Alpha Silencer. “As Alpha Silencer
expands, Cody’s experience will be crucial
in developing market share presence
throughout the firearms industry.”
At Alpha Silencer, Cody’s new
responsibilities will focus on expanding
the company’s presence with consumers,
dealers, and distributors. This push
coincides with Alpha Silencer’s focus on
expanding operations throughout the
firearms industry. With the addition of
Cody Bennion as vice president of sales,
Alpha Silencer will be able to pursue
aggressive new sales opportunities as
well as build relationships for 2024 and
beyond.
www.asilencer.com
About
Alpha Silencer says that it is “a technology driven engineering and manufacturing company; laser focused on creating the lightest,
highest performance titanium silencers on the market. Shoot our cans and we think you’ll agree - AI tuned gas flow physics,
advanced metallurgy, precision CNC machining, as well as laser and electron beam manufacturing.”
Colt CZ Group buys
Sellier & Bellot
Colt CZ Group has entered
into an agreement with CBC
(Europe) Srl to acquire a 100 per
cent stake in Sellier & Bellot.
The production portfolio of
Sellier & Bellot includes a wide
range of hunting and sporting
ammunition or components
for small arms. At the same
time, it is a major supplier
of ammunition to armed
forces around the world. This
acquisition will bring new
opportunities to the Group
through synergies in business,
R&D and product portfolio.
“We are proud to welcome
one of the world’s oldest and
most important manufacturers
of small-calibre ammunition,
Sellier & Bellot, to the Colt
CZ Group,” says Jan Drahota,
president and chairman of the
board of directors of Colt CZ
Group.
“The acquisition fits into our
long-term strategy to expand
not only in our core small arms
segment, but also in related
industries where ammunition
is a natural complement to
our products. We are looking
forward to working with the
management of Sellier & Bellot,
its employees, partners, and
customers, as well as to the new
opportunities that the merger
with Sellier & Bellot will
undoubtedly bring to our entire
Group. We are delighted that
CBC believes in our story and
our strategy and will become the
second largest shareholder of
Colt CZ Group.”
www.coltczgroup.com
KRYPTEK OUTERWEAR NOW
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Kryptek Outdoor Group, a renowned name in the outdoor
apparel and equipment industry, has expanded its global
presence with the launch of Kryptek Outerwear in
Australia and New Zealand.
This exciting development marks a significant milestone
for the company as it continues to provide top-quality
outdoor gear to enthusiasts worldwide.
Kryptek is renowned for its cutting-edge technology,
innovative designs, and superior performance across a wide
range of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing,
hiking, and more. The brand’s commitment to delivering
high-performance outdoor gear has made it a favourite
among adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
“We are excited to bring Kryptek to the beautiful
landscapes of Australia and New Zealand,” said Butch
Whiting, CEO and co-founder of Kryptek Outdoor
Group. “Both countries offer a unique blend of challenging
terrains and diverse climates, making them perfect for
our gear. Our expansion into these markets reflects our
dedication to providing the best outdoor equipment to
individuals who are passionate about staying comfortable
on any hunt or adventure, no matter where it takes them.”
Key features of Kryptek Outerwear include cuttingedge
camouflage patterns, advanced moisture-wicking
technology, and durable materials that stand up to the
toughest conditions. The gear is designed to keep hunters
comfortable, dry, and protected from the elements,
enabling them to fully immerse themselves in their
outdoor pursuits.
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SLG2, INC
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KAREN BUTLER
NAMED
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THE YEAR BY
NRA WOMEN
SLG2, Inc has revealed that its
founder and president, Karen
Butler, has been honoured with the
prestigious NRA Women Golden
Bullseye Award for Woman of the
Year.
The Golden Bullseye award
winners are carefully selected
by a committee of NRA editors
and veteran publications staff.
This recognition highlights the
dedication and commitment of
SLG2, Inc’s leader to create a
stronger camaraderie among women
in the shooting sports community.
This inclusive mindset has proven
to be instrumental in overcoming
opposition and fostering a supportive
environment for all.
“I am deeply honoured to receive
the NRA Women Golden Bullseye
Award for Woman of the Year,” said
Karen Butler. “This recognition is
a testament to the incredible work
being done by our talented SLG2,
Inc team and our commitment to
empowering women and families in
the shooting sports community. I am
grateful for the support of the NRA
and their dedication to recognising
the achievements of women in our
industry.”
Under her leadership, the
company’s team of instructors has
travelled across the US to Bass Pro
Shops and Cabela’s locations to
share partner products and provide
an interactive learning experience.
This past year marked the 15th
anniversary of their impactful tour. In
2023, Karen expanded the SLG2, Inc
mission by launching Safe LivinG,
an initiative that empowers men,
women, and families to enhance their
personal security with an emphasis
on firearm safety.
“Karen Butler who, since 2008,
when she created Shoot Like a Girl,
made it her mission to empower
women to ‘participate in shooting
sports with confidence’. When it
comes to getting women involved in
the firearm and hunting community,
Karen has continuously helped to
right an imbalanced ship,” wrote
NRA Women. “Through her efforts
she has inspired thousands of
once-hesitant women to transform
themselves into confident gun
owners and hunters, launching them
on their own journeys to becoming
responsible for their own personal
safety and that of their families.”
Karen Butler’s well-deserved
recognition with the NRA
Women Golden Bullseye Award
is a testament to her unwavering
dedication to empowering women in
the shooting sports industry. SLG2,
Inc continues to change lives one
shot at a time, and the company’s
commitment to inclusivity and
confidence building remain at the
forefront of its mission.
www.shootlikeagirl.com
About
Founded in 2008, SLG2, Inc. is an event
marketing company that delivers results to
its partner advertisers through interactive
experiences and reliable market research.
SLG2, Inc. currently has four brands: Shoot
Like A Girl, Safe LivinG, Hunt Like A Girl and
SLG2 Consulting.
Shoot Like A Girl is dedicated to
empowering women and their families
to participate in shooting sports through
interactive experiences at its iconic semitractor
trailer mobile range. Women and
their families are introduced to shooting
a pistol, rifle and bow in a safe controlled
environment.
Safe LivinG is dedicated to empowering
women, men, families and communities
to live securely in their homes and
neighbourhoods utilising an experiencebased
introduction to a variety of safety
measures.
Hunt Like A Girl is dedicated to
empowering women through hunting
adventures, partnering with Bass Pro Shops
and Cabela’s Club to boost confidence and
promote the outdoors. Hunt Like A Girl, in
conjunction with partners such as Beretta,
also hosts industry hunts that empower
guests to participate in hunts while
creating marketing content.
SLG2 Consulting provides sound data
driven advice to develop strategies for
partners to capitalise on the current
market. Data is derived by maximising
the experience, knowledge and feedback
gained from the guests of Shoot Like A Girl,
Safe LivinG and Hunt Like A Girl.
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GRACE ENGINEERING ACQUIRES MONTANA RIFLE COMPANY
Grace Engineering, the sister company
of G5 Outdoors and Prime Archery, has
announced its entrance into the firearms
market by acquiring Montana Rifle
Company (MRC).
Known for precision manufacturing,
Grace Engineering is a third-generation
precision machining manufacturer
with over 50 years of industry-leading
experience.
It has long provided components
to many leading firearms companies,
and the acquisition of Montana Rifle
Company will now allow it to apply
its expertise to the entire firearm
construction. Honouring the American
hunting tradition, all Montana rifles are
designed, manufactured, and assembled
at the Grace Engineering headquarters
in Memphis, Michigan.
“We have been producing precision
parts for the firearms industry for
a number of years,” stated Grace
Engineering president Matt Grace.
“When the opportunity to acquire
Montana Rifle Company was presented
to us, we knew it would be a good fit.
Montana Rifle’s much sought-after
action design and highly accurate barrels
have been well known among avid rifle
hunters. We are excited to continue the
MRC legacy and take it to new heights.
We have relocated many key pieces of
equipment from the original Montana
Rifle, such as barrel making. In addition,
we have invested heavily into new stateof-the-art
machining centres to make a
world-class rifle.”
Applying its expertise in design
and engineering, Grace Engineering
enhanced the performance, quality,
reliability, and accuracy of the original
Montana Rifle by integrating a fully
machined receiver that is made from
a single 416 stainless steel billet. This
MRC 2022 receiver is a continuation
of the original MRC 1999 receiver and
is one of only a few manufactured in
AL KASPER RETIRES FROM SAVAGE ARMS
Al Kasper, Savage Arms’ CEO who has led the company for more than a
decade, has retired.
Kasper’s entire career at Savage spans more than 25 years and began when
he joined the company as its chief financial officer. Kasper will remain on the
board of directors.
“Al’s impact is evident in every aspect of our company,” said Chris Bezzina,
Savage’s new president and CEO. “His knowledge in operations, finance and
product development helped fuel our growth as a company. As the new leader
of this organisation, I look forward to continuing the momentum Al helped
create, driving Savage to be an industry leader in innovative technologies, and
expanding upon our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities.”
“I’m excited for the future and want to thank the entire Savage team for their
hard work and dedication over the years,” said Kasper (pictured below right).
“I look forward to staying involved as a
member of the board and watching as
Chris and the team drive Savage to new
heights with ideas generated by those
leading this great organisation.”
Chris Bezzina (pictured with Al
Kasper) takes over as president and
CEO. Bezzina joined Savage in 2007,
where he led the engineering team and
brought Savage innovations to market
such as the AXIS rifle, AccuStock and
the breakthrough A17 platform.
www.savagearms.com
About
Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, Savage has been producing
firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world’s largest
manufacturers of hunting, competition and target shooting centrefire
and rimfire rifles and shotguns. Its firearms are best known for accuracy,
performance, and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally
defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous
innovation, craftsmanship, quality, and service.
this manner. This allows for tighter
tolerances and greater control over the
finished product compared to receivers
built from castings.
www.montanarifleco.com
About
Montana Rifle Company is the premium
manufacturer of American-made hunting
rifles backed by over 50 years and three
generations of machining and hunting
industry expertise. Montana Rifles are
built from the action out. All critical parts
are blueprinted, made in-house, and
built to meet Grandpa’s standards and
your toughest adventures - to be handed
down for generations.
Alpha Silencer appoints new
digital marketing specialist
Alpha Silencer has announced
Dylan Rice as digital
marketing specialist. Dylan
will grow Alpha Silencer’s
market share through social
media, influencer, and website
initiatives for the company
that makes some of the lightest, quietest, userserviceable
titanium suppressors on the market.
“I’m excited to be a driving force for the success
of the Alpha Silencer team. We’re laying out a
very ambitious marketing strategy that’s worthy of
the incredible silencers the company makes,” said
Dylan.
Dylan has many years of experience in the
outdoor industry, bringing a strong background
in all things digital marketing. Prior to joining
Alpha Silencer, Dylan spent three years at CZ USA
starting as a customer service representative. After
over a year of recognised success, he was promoted
to marketing specialist. From this position, Dylan
brought his experience with graphic design and
photography.
“We are delighted that Dylan has joined our team
and will drive our company to digital success. He’s
just the guru we need,” said Buck Steele, president
of Alpha Silencer. “As Alpha Silencer disrupts the
suppressor industry, Dylan’s talent will be crucial
in spotlighting our premium brand, products, and
customer benefits. He will shape Alpha Silencer’s
march to prominence in the suppressor industry.”
www.asilencer.com
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ARCHERY TRADE ASSOCIATION
SHOW PROVES A HIT
The 2024 ATA Show’s first trip to St Louis kicked off the year by connecting the
archery industry, with exhibitors reporting strong order writing and retailers
getting their first look at more than 150 newly launched products.
This year’s ATA event attracted more
than 100 archery retailers to their first
ATA Show.
Jeff Poole, ATA’s president and CEO,
said: “The ATA Show continues to
be the best place to see new products,
connect face to face and conduct
business with archery professionals
from around the globe. We’ve heard
great things about the show location,
atmosphere and buying opportunities.”
Overall, both exhibitors and retailers
were satisfied with the 2024 ATA Show.
“The ATA Show is the place to
meet people, make friends and build
relationships,” said David Merrill,
owner of Bow Spider in Riverton,
Wyoming. “I’ve reached a lot of clients
I haven’t in the past by being here in St
Louis. It’s good to get in front of fresh
eyeballs, write orders and sell products
but it’s interactions with the smallest
dealer to the biggest industry influencer
that make the ATA Show irreplaceable.”
Phil Kepple, owner of 4 Arrows
Archery in Weedsport, New York, had
a similar reaction to the show from a
retailer’s perspective. He commented:
“It’s important to make the investment
to come to the ATA Show because
you get business and relationship
opportunities that you wouldn’t get if
you didn’t attend. I’ll say with 100 per
cent confidence, going into my 11th
year of business, that I wouldn’t be in
business if I wasn’t an ATA member and
I didn’t attend the ATA Show.”
New Products
Exhibitors came to impress and
launched a record 156 new products
at the ATA Show. Attendees had the
opportunity to see, touch and test
the products released on day one of
the show, including several bows and
crossbows launched by Obsession Bows,
Excalibur, BALLISTA and more.
“It’s nice to see old friends in person
but I love that I’m able to find new
products and get the best deals on
products here at the Show,” said Judy
Adams, owner of Buffalo Jump Archery
in Helena, Montana. “I hear about
products, and I’ve changed my mind
about them after seeing and testing
them. Being at the show in person helps
me make educated decisions on what I
bring into my shop. That’s key for my
business.”
Networking
All attendees were welcome on the
show floor all three days of the event,
creating opportunities for authentic
interactions.
“Booth traffic has been steady day
after day,” said Scott Johnson, co-owner
of Twisted Iron Hunting. “We met a
lot of great people and we’ve written
some really good orders, but the most
important thing for us is networking.
We made some fantastic contacts with
different companies. I would never
have some of the opportunities I’ve had
without attending the ATA Show. We
will absolutely attend the show next
year and from here on out.”
Award Programme
The ATA honoured Pete Shepley,
founder and leader of PSE Archery
for 50-plus years, with its inaugural
Industry Icon award. The ATA also
awarded winners for the ATA’s Impact
Awards and New Product Showcase
Awards.
The ATA Show returns to Indianapolis
for the next three years, with 2025’s
event running from January 8th - 10th.
www.archerytrade.org
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Colt CZ Group Acquires the Mk 47 Automatic
Grenade Launcher System Technology
Colt CZ Group SE has
acquired intellectual property
rights for the Mk 47
automatic grenade launcher
from General Dynamics
Ordnance and Tactical
Systems (“GD-OTS” or
“General Dynamics”).
Colt CZ Group, through its
subsidiary Colt, has acquired
ownership of the Mk 47
40mm Advanced Lightweight
Grenade Launcher system,
including the Fire Control,
from General Dynamics
Ordnance and Tactical
Systems (GD-OTS). The
Mk 47 is a reliable, portable
40mm grenade launcher suited
for light infantry vehicles
and tripod applications. This
weapon system provides the
warfighter with a decisive
technological advantage over
enemy forces equipped with
older crew-served weapons.
“This acquisition expands
Colt CZ Group’s offerings
into the segment of larger and
more sophisticated weapon
systems and crew-served
platforms. The acquisition of
this highly capable weapon
system is fully in line with
our Group’s mission to
provide innovative and
high-quality products that
our customers can rely on
in any situation. Also, it will
nicely complement the efforts
our subsidiary swissAA has
in the production of 40mm
grenades,” said Jan Drahota,
CEO and chairman of the
board of directors of Colt CZ
Group.
“Colt’s Manufacturing
Company is one of the world’s
leading manufacturers of
firearms used by militaries
around the world. Colt
has a history of producing
crew-served weapons and
40mm shoulder fired grenade
launchers. Bringing the Mk
47 and Fire Control into the
Colt CZ Group will allow our
experienced engineering and
operations team to expand
its capabilities for the Future
Soldier requirements,” adds
Dennis Veilleux, CEO of Colt
CZ Group North America
and member of the board of
directors of Colt CZ Group.
The Mk 47 is a lightweight
40mm automatic grenade
launcher with an integrated
fire control system, capable
of functioning as a standard
automatic grenade launcher
or programable airburst
capability. The Mk 47 can
be tripod, vehicle, air or
watercraft mounted. The
Mk 47 can launch smart
programmable 40mm air
burst grenades through inbore
or radio frequency (RF)
programming in addition to
various unguided point impact
rounds. The Mk 47 fires all
NATO standard high velocity
40mm rounds, providing
firepower against soft and
lightly armoured targets.
www.coltczgroup.com
About
Colt CZ Group (Colt CZ) is one of the leading producers of firearms and ammunition for military and law enforcement, personal
defense, hunting, sport shooting, and other commercial use. It markets and sells its products mainly under the Colt, CZ (Česká
zbrojovka), Colt Canada, CZ-USA, Dan Wesson, Spuhr, swissAA and 4M Systems brands.
Colt CZ Group is headquartered in the Czech Republic and employs more than 2,000 people in its production facilities in the
Czech Republic, the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, and Hungary. Colt CZ is owned by Česká zbrojovka Partners SE
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Federal Ammunition awarded US Navy contract for Mk316
The US Navy has selected Federal
Ammunition as a contract awardee
for 7.62x51mm rifle ammunition.
“Federal continues to position
itself as a trusted supplier for
the US Military and Special
Operations,” said Peter Gillette,
Federal’s director of International
LE & Military Sales. “We are
excited for this contract win.
It validates the quality of our
products, thoroughness of our testing procedures, and dedication
to hard work from our American factory workers.”
The cartridge selected during the two-year contract term
is the Mk316 Mod 0, 7.62x51mm, 175-grain precision match
rifle load. The ordering period is for a total of two years.
The ammunition will be produced by Federal at the Anoka,
Minnesota facility.
“In general, our match ammunition has a legendary reputation
for extreme accuracy, shot after shot, lot to lot. It is trusted time
and time again by police and military marksmen,” continued
Gillette. “MK316 Mod 0 fits in perfectly with Federal’s history
of producing extremely accurate ammunition held to tight
tolerances required by strict US Military specifications.”
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29 Feb. - 3 Mar. 2024
Nuremberg, Germany
Hall: 3 - Stand: #3-554
More Round
in Your Magazine

LAW ENFORCEMENT & MILITARY NEWS
HIGHLANDER GROUP SIGNS MAJOR DEAL FOR
THE POLISH OUTDOOR AND TACTICAL MARKET
Scottish-based company
Highlander Group has
revealed the appointment
of Militaria.pl as exclusive
distributor for Poland.
As of January 1st, Militaria.
pl will step up and be a
vital member of the global
Highlander distribution
network. Militaria.pl was
identified by Highlander
as the strongest partner in
Poland, holding tremendous
distributor and marketing
power. Its addition to
Highlander’s fast-growing
distribution network signals a
key milestone for the brand.
Thomas Wæver, Global
Export Manager at
Highlander Outdoor states:
“On behalf of the entire
Highlander team, I look
forward to working even
closer with Miliataria.pl and
to be pushing hard in the
Polish market. Militaria.
pl has shown nothing but
professionalism and total
dedication since our first
meeting earlier this year. I’m
convinced we will hit the
ground running and show
great growth for many years
to come. For Highlander, this
is a real gamechanger and
huge step
for our
European
and global
expansion
plans. For
Highlander
and
Militaria.
pl there will
be a lot of
unexplored
business to
conquer.”
Militaria.
pl is the
biggest
distributor
specialised
in the
Tactical & Outdoor market,
in Poland. Employing
more than 470 people and
supplying over 2,000 national
shops in Poland alone,
Militaria.pl’s distribution
power is market leading -
packing and shipping more
than 10,000 orders every day.
“Our agreement with
Highlander is the beginning
of a close cooperation which
will be fruitful for both
sides. We are delighted that
our customers will have
access to the wide range
From left to right: Marcin Skwarnik,
Director of purchase; Pawel Juraszek,
Marketing Director; Thomas Wæver, Global
Export Manager and Krzysztof Pęksyk,
Sales & Offer Development Manager.
of Highlander products.
The Outdoor market grows
rapidly in Poland, so is
our ambition to provide
extensive product offerings
to our customers,” says Pawel
Juraszek, Marketing Director
at Militaria.pl.
+44 (0)1506 438 438
info@highlander-outdoor.com
www.highlander-outdoor.com
About
Born in Edinburgh and tested in the rugged terrain of Scotland,
Highlander, brand’s owner of STOIRM, Highlander Forces
and Highlander Outdoor, has been designing and producing
performance oriented tactical, outdoor and survival kit since 1985.
At the heart of that is a deep passion for creating tactical gear
with embedded design and reliability to tackle our ever-changing
climate with deep rooted functionality, durability to take on harsh
environments and situations. The company operates in the great
outdoors, in the tactical world, and all markets in between.
Sig Sauer to celebrate 40th anniversary of the P226 in 2024
Sig Sauer has commenced a yearlong 40th
Anniversary celebration of the iconic
P226 pistol.
“With a legacy of accuracy and
reliability, and millions upon millions of
rounds of proven performance, the P226
has earned its reputation as the premiere
service pistol, and is the standard by
which all other combat pistols are
measured,” began Tom Taylor, Chief
Marketing Officer and Executive Vice
President, Sig Sauer, inc. “To celebrate the
rich military and law enforcement history
of the P226, we will commemorate the
40th Anniversary with a special edition
pistol and release a historical video series
detailing the development and service of the P226. We will
also have an official declaration of February 26, 2024, as P226
Day, as well as programs and promotions throughout 2024.”
Sig Sauer developed the P226 to compete in the U.S.
Military’s XM9 service pistol trials. Even though it was not
ultimately selected, the performance
and capability of the P226 captured the
attention of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs.
They would officially adopt the P226
in 1989 to become the MK25, and it
would serve throughout the Global War
on Terrorism as their official service
pistol. The selection by the SEALs
marks the beginning of a rich history
between Sig Sauer and the U.S. military
and the P226 became the cornerstone
of several future successful partnerships
to include the M17, M18, and the Next
Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)
program. Today, the legendary P226
has seen decades of refinements and is
highly regarded for its enduring quality, superior reliability
and accuracy amongst law enforcement professionals, military
units, collectors, and shooting enthusiasts.
www.sigsauer.com
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B14 STOKE
We believe in the simple equation: Proper fit equals better accuracy. The Stoke is meticulously craaed for
smaller-statured shooters who understand the critical link between comfort and performance. Unlike
other compact rifles that merely trim an inch from the length of pull, the Stoke stock features an
industry-leading 31.1 cm length of pull. Compact, balanced, and meticulously designed for size-specific
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interview
iwa outdoorclassics 2024
iwa primed for
anniversary edition
For the 2024 version of IWA, the show has a new Exhibition Director, in the shape of
Stefanie Leege, Gun Trade World spoke with Stefanie on the eve of the show to find
out how she’s looking to make her mark on the 50th anniversary of the event.
Stefanie Leege has been the new exhibition director
for the IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading
exhibition for the hunting and target sports industry,
since the beginning of 2024. Here, she provides insights
into her new sphere of responsibilities and what we can expect
from IWA OutdoorClassics moving forwards.
Stefanie, just in time for its 50th anniversary, you are taking
on the responsibility for one of the most important global
exhibitions in our sector. What do you think needs to happen
to ensure the lasting success of the event?
Stefanie Leege: Firstly, I am very pleased by the trust placed
in me in my new role. IWA OutdoorClassics is a highly
international trade fair steeped in tradition that emerged out
of the industry itself. Accordingly, we have an extremely loyal
exhibitor and visitor base which has exacting requirements.
Following the difficult years of the pandemic, our job now is
to respond very precisely and sensitively to the preferences and
concerns of our customers. I personally would like to make use
of the anniversary to listen. We want to understand even better
what’s happening on the market and what the issues of concern
are. This is the only way for my team and me to further develop
the IWA OutdoorClassics to make it more customer centric.
What strengths do you bring to your new role, and how
important are they in your new sphere of responsibilities?
IWA OutdoorClassics recently experienced what was a
challenging phase in its long history. We need to continue to
motivate the sector to use the IWA platform to form alliances
and opinions in personal exchanges, to be able to respond
together to market challenges. And I am very happy to be this
motivator, as a visible symbol of the role of the IWA in relation
to manufacturers and retailers. Thanks to my longstanding
close contact to our customers and the sector, I am aware of
its concerns and needs, and bring hands-on experience as
well as a strong, solution-driven approach. In future I would
like to leverage these contacts and my strengths to reinforce
the positioning of IWA OutdoorClassics and connect our
exhibitors, visitors and media representatives with one another
to the best possible extent. I have the clear vision that our
market will in future continue to build on these personal
relationships between industry and our specialised retailers, and
we will carry on promoting this with the IWA.
When it comes to the evolution of IWA OutdoorClassics, what
can the market look forward to under your leadership?
For many market players from all around the world, IWA is
the most important date in their calendar. Not just for sales,
but above all for market strategies and trend research, and
especially for strengthening networks. And this is precisely
where we want to start: In future, IWA OutdoorClassics should
offer even more opportunities for making personal contacts
efficiently. But naturally, we are also always going to continue
to optimize our second core activity, i.e., the presentation of
innovations and products and their live testing and handling.
In this context, our special shows and supporting programme
features for the forthcoming IWA OutdoorClassics 2024 are
just the beginning.
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feature
Programme
highlights
overview of IWA
OutdoorClassics 2024
SHOOTING Experts’ Stage
New name for a proven concept for knowledge transfer and
networking: International experts meet manufacturers and
specialist retailers on and around this stage. The extensive
stage program as well as some Meet & Greet with our special
guests can be discovered in the program schedule.
iwa outdoorclassics 2024
AIRSOFT Shooting Range
Once again, well-known manufacturers of airsoft guns will
be making it possible to test them in their AIRSOFT Shooting
Ranges in terms of handling and accuracy and to exchange
technical information with the contact persons. A new addition
is a special kind of parcour experience, presented by the airsoft
heroes.
BLADE Demo Area
Strengthen your own network through exchange and discover a
variety of knives: The BLADE Demo Area in Hall 5 is once again
the hotspot for all knife experts and enthusiasts. The varied
stage program will focus on topics such as the future of the
knife/axe/saw segment.
Award ceremony IWA Knife Award 2024 16:00 - 16:30
The IWA Knife Award will be presented by the international
jury in the categories “Innovation” and “Classic”. This time,
visitors will choose their favourite from the special category
“THE knife from 50 years”.
IWA Future Party 18:00 - 02:00
After 50 years of IWA OutdoorClassics, we are diving into
the exciting world of tomorrow! Look forward to futuristic
vibes, live music, delicious food, beer & drinks and many more
highlights – the future starts here!
OPTICS Testing Area
The OPTICS Testing Area in Hall 4 will focus on product testing
of night vision and daylight optics under the most realistic
conditions possible. You can also look forward to new elements
such as a professionally supervised test parkour or meeting
areas with catering and a lounge zone.
Newcomer Area
Meet first-time exhibitors, start-ups and young companies
from all over the world in the Newcomer Area. Innovative
products, solutions, ideas and services from the target sports,
hunting, tactical and law enforcement sectors await you in this
high-quality joint area.
IWA Job Center
Are you on the hunt for a new job or a new professional
challenge? Then don’t miss the IWA Job Center in Hall 1 near
the SHOOTING Experts’ Stage. Take a look at the job offers and
take the opportunity to get a first impression of the company
on site.
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I N D U S T R Y I N S I G H T
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I N A S S O C I A T I O N W I T H
Legendary rifle manufacturer Barrett Firearms has recently
released its latest long-distance hero, in the shape of the
groundbreaking MRADELR. Here, Gun Trade World hears from
the key players behind the rifle and takes a deep dive into
Barrett’s ‘halo’ product that has been 20 years in the making.
Barrett MRADELR
The MRADELR is built
upon the success of
the Barrett Model 99
and MRAD / MK 22
platforms. It is one of
the only production rifles in the world
featuring user-changeable barrels, that
has also placed as a top finalist in the
KO2M competition (2nd in 2024).
The key differences between the
MRAD and this new MRADELR rifle
is simply that it expands the boltaction,
magazine-fed MRAD family
to include 416 Barrett with additional
large-calibre options to be available in
the future.
The user serviceable parts of the
MRADELR are very similar to the
MRAD rifle and include nearly
the entire rifle for those who have
armorer capabilities and proper tools.
Specifically the barrels and featuring
a tool-less quick-change firing pin
and bolt head, trigger, magazine,
bolt knobs, and the upper and lower
receivers.
The intended user is ultimately
the competitive ELR shooter,
offering an off-the-shelf solution
to the competitor. The rifle has also
performed against contract military
endurance and stress testing, to ensure
that this product can meet those needs
as well.
US dealers can order the
MRADELR from one of Barrett’s
seven distributors: Bill Hicks & Co.,
Davidson’s, Lipsey’s, MGE Wholesale,
RSR Group, Sports South, and
Zander’s.
The MRADELR will also be made
available to Barrett’s global distribution
network as well as to interested State
Department approved countries.
The complete MRADELR story…
Here, the key protagonists from behind
the scenes of the MRADELR concept
tell their story of how the MRADELR
went from idea to conception and all
the interesting details that are often
kept under wraps when a new product
is released. We hope you find this as
interesting as we did…
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“This rifle
will become
a part of
Barrett’s
legacy.”
John Felice, Director of Engineering,
Barrett Firearms
I remember being approached by
management ownership, they mentioned
that they wanted to design and develop a
new product and it would be like a new
flagship, a ‘Halo product’ is the term they
used.
Chevrolet has their Corvette Z06, it’s
their flagship, Ferrari has the LaFerrari,
so we wanted to try to capture that with
our brand, as leaders in long range. We
wanted to reset the expectation from
customers when they buy an ELR rifle off
the shelf.
Nathan Lux, Director of Sales &
Marketing, Barrett Firearms
What’s interesting about this product is it
was in development when NIOA acquired
Barrett so Rob Nioa, the new owner, saw
the potential and allowed us to continue
through and develop the project, even
though it wasn’t actually ready to launch
when he purchased the company. There’s
a lot of overlap between Ronnie Barrett’s
perspective on how things should be
done and Rob Nioa’s perspective, they
share a lot of similarities.
We are sold out one and two years
into the future on every single product
we make, so to release something brandnew
is very difficult to work into the
production schedules.
Darik Bollig, Manager Design
Development, Barrett Firearms
So, one of the things we wanted to do
is have an ‘out-of-the-box’ rifle that you
could take factory ammo and go compete
at the King of 2 Miles and do very well
against other rifles that have had more
money spent on them due to their custom
builds.
Chris Vassar, Chief Design Engineer,
Barrett Firearms
It started with just kind of a blank
sheet of paper. We have a lot of design
specifications from the MRAD so we
used a lot of its characteristics and really
kind of just scaled up the MRAD.
A proud Barrett team
at last year’s King of 2
Miles competition.
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Nathan Lux
“So what we did was essentially
merge the Model 99 and the MRAD
into a magazine fed, bolt action rifle
that was capable of firing .416
cartridge.
Darik Bollig
Ronnie Wright (Barrett test engineer)
and I used to travel around quite a
bit in 2017, ‘18 and ‘19, shooting a lot
of different matches together. We
talked to a lot of different military
operators, bullet manufacturers and
barrel manufactures and we got a lot of
input from them. When we got back to
the office, we’d sit around and
brainstorm together as a team and
figure out the pros and cons of each
feature that we wanted to add to the gun
that we thought would be beneficial to
the end shooter.
John Felice
We want to make sure that everything
that comes out of this factory the
customer gets the same result we did.
Nathan Lux
The sales team would come in and
we’d discuss the features that a customer
would desire most…
Darik Bollig
… and once we got all their
input we began to draft a
product brief that set the
requirements of what we
wanted to build.
John Felice
Then we took that back to leadership
and ownership and, once they signed off
on that, that’s what really gets the ball
rolling in the design team…
Nathan Lux
… at that point, what they do is start
to develop prototypes – whether it’s
creating parts from scratch or using
existing parts that we have.
Darik Bollig
We learned a lot of what needed to be
changed from our previous model, the
Model 99. That had been very successful
at the King of Two Mile but we realised
that it had some downfalls that needed
improvement. One was the speed and
operation of the bolt and a magazine fed
system.
Nathan Lux
For example, the MRADELR is using
the muzzle brake from a Model 99,
it’s the most efficient break we make
for that large calibre. We take some
pieces of existing items and build upon
that, so with the MRAD itself featuring
interchangeable calibres, being a mag-fed
bolt action rifle it’s widely successful
it’s just been adopted by SOCOM.
The MRADELR is also going to be
compatible with our QDL suppressor,
which requires the use of the QDL
suppressor brake. So the barrel itself can
accept either of those existing
products and, put simply, the
MRADELR adds the large calibre
capability to the MRAD platform.
Chris Vassar
We started with the breach, you know,
the locking components, and kind
of worked our way out from there.
Ronnie Barrett always said it has to
function well, be easy to manipulate and
ergonomically it has to be a nice-looking
rifle, so it would be a rifle that you’d like
to own yourself.
John Felice
Chris Vassar does all the heavy lifting
with design. He does all the tolerance
stack ups. He does interference checks.
He’s the one that really designed the
magazine.
Chris Vassar
I’ve always said the rifle is the easiest
part to design. Magazines are very tough
to design. The cartridge stack needs to
be at the right angle to be able to feed
into the breach and they have to hold
rounds, have to lift in the front and the
back at equal times. I’ve told people
before, I’d rather build three rifles than
one magazine!
A lot of other designed rifles use a
feed ramp either on the barrel extension,
or the back of the barrel itself, so we
tried to miss all those things. We went
directly to the chamber, so none of
the projectiles get scarred or damaged,
for ultimate accuracy. So, we develop
accuracy with getting the maximum
powder burn and that dictates our barrel
length that we design. We try to do as
much recall management as we can with
a muzzle brake on the end.
Nathan Lux
A user can change this barrel anytime
they please, so competitive shooters will
know when their barrels are starting to
go. You can compare it to a NASCAR
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driver – they’re swapping tyres all the
time, they know when those tyres are no
good. Being able to swap that barrel out
is part of the element of success for this
product, being able to compete in that
arena.
Chris Vassar
The design part is easy, it’s then about
getting a working prototype and then
developing from there to see what you
need to fix, and then build a preproduction
run as part of the product
development process that we conduct
here at Barrett.
John Felice
We design and develop, build prototypes,
test it, well then what? Somebody has to
lead the charge to get it productionised…
Ryan Johnson, Program Manager,
Barrett Firearms
The first thing I was told was, “Hey, we
need to get this thing launched ASAP.”
I was super pumped!
Darik Bollig
We had a very tight timeline on this
project and Ryan kept things rolling
and made sure everybody was doing
their jobs, working with the vendors,
getting different pieces of the puzzle
coming in that are made out of house…
Chris Vassar
…and so we had to create CNC
programs and create inspection for
quality and to make sure we’re getting a
good part.
Ryan Johnson
To take something that the design team
has created and put it on paper or CAD
model and to get it to a production
level, there’s a lot of things that we go
through.
We bring parts in from suppliers,
we’re machining parts on the floor –
qualities, measuring, we’re doing all of
our checks and balances and it’s a lot.
People don’t realise how many people are
involved and what it takes to put a part
into production.
John Felice
When the sales department needs
information or marketing, everything
funnels through Ryan Johnson at that
point.
We already have our plate full with
current production with the Mark
22 and all the big guns and then to
introduce a new rifle, with the same
amount of people and the same shop
floor space, it has been challenging.
Nathan Lux
So, freeing up those resources, finding
ways to produce more without cutting a
single corner requires support from the
top down to the very bottom. Every single
person in the company has to be on board
with this, has to work together to actually
make it happen.
Jay McClean, Associate Engineer, Barrett
Firearms
Fast forward and we’ve hit a few iterations
of this product and that’s when I stepped
in and started helping the test engineer,
Ronnie Wright.
A lot of people around the industry
know who he is and ELR shooters,
so he’s been with us for several years
as a test engineer. He and I actually
performed a lot of the initial testing
during development, including disruptive
tests, drop tests, environmental tests, live
fire endurance tests, just to prove that our
design was sound.
John Felice
Jay has been one of the key components
to this project and this adventure we have
set out on.
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Jay McClean
I work on handling the ammunition
procurement and also loading ammunition
for us to consume here at the factory.
Darik Bollig
If you don’t have ammunition that is precise,
you can’t test exactly what your product can
do and Jay has worked up some beautiful
handloads that just shoot amazingly and
we had been testing out to a mile at Buffalo
Ridge. Jay himself shot a five-shot group at
one mile that measured less than six inches.
Jay McClean
I want this to be a gun that people want
to shoot a lot, that’s ergonomic, that’s
balanced. How easy this rifle is to shoot all
adds up to consistency of velocity – it has
to be the same velocity every time you pull
the trigger. If not, you’re going to get high
and lows on the target.
Nathan Lux
Everyone here at Barrett plays a role in
product development, whether it’s the
people in the test range, the people in
shipping and receiving, the inventory
people… we are all exposed to the level of quality of this
highproduct.
Darik Bollig
I don’t think the rifle is actually ever done,
we’re always trying to improve on what
we’ve got. That’s the tough part of being
an engineer, it’s never done but sooner
or later you have to stop and release a
product.
“This product is going to be the
halo product for Barrett Firearms.”
John Felice
Believing that we’re setting new
benchmarks, we thought ‘what better way
to show it than to take it to the King
of 2 Mile?’. This is not only a shooting
event, but it’s also learning how to call the
wind. The rifle itself, I mean we went out
and just torture tested it doing all kinds
of things that might happen at a match.
Whether it’s shooting in bad conditions
or dirty conditions, shooting fast because
it is magazine fed, so we want to shoot as
fast as we can without the wind conditions
changing.
Nathan Lux
There were details like figuring out exactly
what shooters were going to be available,
all the right products being in their hands
to ensure that they’re comfortable with it
and testing it in advance.
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Justin Wolf (left) and spotter James Archer
placed second at the global 2023 King
of 2 Miles competition, held at the NRA
Whittington Center on September 22-24, 2023.
Alex Cordesman, KO2M Technical
Director
The people that come to shoot here
(King of 2 Mile), routinely shoot
several other matches a year and they
tend to do very well. Justin Wolf won
last year, he’s back again to try to go
for a second crown. We got pilot guys
from Barrett, some of whom have done
extremely well in the past and Wolf is
shooting for them – I can’t wait to see
how he does.
John Felice
There are rules about overall weight,
the rifle has to be less than 40lbs. I
would say in the ELR game this rifle, if
anything, comes in far under the 40lbs.
We were also thinking of our military
customers and they don’t want to carry
around 40lb rifles if they don’t have to,
but we know that ELR shooters can
add the weight if they want it.
Ronnie Wright
It does validate to the military that this
gun is capable of competing with these
custom-built rifles and we have done
enough testing on this to meet all the
military specifications before we came
out here.
Darik Bollig
At the event we get together and you
get to talk about ballistics and shooting
targets and guns and ammunition – it’s
a lot of fun, it’s banging targets and
hitting steel.
Jay McClean
I feel like we did accomplish our goal
as a company. As a team we had three
shooters make it to the finale.
Darik Bollig
It’s just an amazing event and getting
to see a rifle that I helped work on, and
see all the work that the team put into
it come together – and that it actually
performed as expected, with Justin and
James as a spotter. It just performed so
well, it’s very exciting and we’re all very
happy at Barrett.
Justin Wolf, 2nd place King of 2 miles
It’s a rifle that somebody is going to
be able to buy, it’s fantastic, it does
everything we need it to do. I shoot fast
anyway and the mag feeding just adds
to it.
Chris Vassar
I was ecstatic, we had a lot of great
teams out there that shot, I thought we
impressed ourselves.
Jay McClean
Everybody knows who makes a Corvette
and I feel like the MRADELR is our
Corvette.
Ryan Johnson
Yeah it feels great to have created a rifle,
a production rifle at this level, you know
and we’re making them right here in
Murfreesboro,Tennessee, it’s pretty cool!
Nathan Lux
I think one of my favourite parts about
this project is that we’ve highlighted
the engineering and the product
development team. Those are usually
the guys you actually lock into a
development room and keep people
away from, so they can be creative and
really flex that muscle of designing and
building the world’s best rifles. I would
say every single employee here is part of
the success of that product.
Chris Vassar
The future of this rifle is to get it out
there and get it in the users’ hands and
just dominate competitions and have
end users that could possibly end up in
the Military ranks.
Nathan Lux
There are actually users already fielding
these rifles in a military capacity and for
us, that is a testament of its excellence
before it’s even launched.
Jay McClean
I think that’s going to really encourage
people to keep pushing their boundaries
and pushing their skills and get better
and I think that’s what this rifle is – it
can do everything that you can throw
at it.
Darik Bollig
You can literally buy a rifle out the box,
buy some ammunition off the shelf and
go have a great time out on the range
and shoot out to two miles.
John Felice
It’s got to set some new benchmarks for
the industry, for the category, for the
world. GTW
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I N A S S O C I A T I O N W I T H
MRADELR PRODUCT INFO
The MRADELR is a high quality, military
tested, off-the-shelf, extreme longrange
system. This production rifle is
designed to deliver precision typically
achieved only by custom-built rifles while
expanding the bolt-action MRAD family to
include large-calibre options.
18953 - Black Cerakote
19612 - Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
19614 - Tungsten Grey Cerakote
Comes with two, five-round magazines,
bag rider, one accessory rail, and Pelican
hard carrying case.
• User-changeable barrels and calibers
with tool-less quick-change firing pin and
bolt head
• Electroless nickel plating on bolt head
for reduced wear, maintenance, and added
corrosion resistance
• Push buon adjustable length of pull
• Oversized recoil pad with push buon
height adjustment
• Fixed stock
• Height adjustable, locking polymer cheek
piece
• M-LOK® compatible modular upper
receiver
• Continuous
integral 10 mil top
rail, 24.in length
• High-efficiency
3-port muzzle
brake
• QDL Suppressor
capable when
used with QDL
Muzzle Brake (sold
separately)
• Adjustable single
stage trigger
module can be
removed without
tools
• Oversized trigger guard allows access
with gloves
• Standard MRAD ambidextrous 45-degree
safety
• 5-round, single stack, polymer magazine
• Ambidextrous magazine release and
relief cut magazine well for quick reloads
• Accepts standard M4/M16 pistol grips
• Accepts most standard aermarket bolt
knobs
• One-piece polymer bolt guide acts as
dust cover and provides smooth bolt
cycling
• 60-degree bolt throw
• Nitride bolt body
• Type 3, class 2 hard coat anodize finished
in Cerakote Black, Tungsten Grey and FDE
• Match-grade, single point cut, hand
lapped stainless-steel barrel
• Comes with bag rider
• Comes packed in Pelican FAA approved
lockable hard case
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
- Replacement Barrels
- Barrel Maker Kits with 416 Barre or 375
- EnABELR bolt face
- Single Feed magazine adapters
- Two stage triggers.
www.barrett.net
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GREAT GEAR
MERINO MAGIC OR
SYNTHETIC SUPREMACY?
Stay warm and dry during the hunt
Understanding the importance of the right gear is paramount to a successful
and comfortable hunting experience. For these purposes, materials like
merino wool are getting more and more popular. Which is why this month we
delve deeper into the world of hunting apparel – focusing on merino wool –
and compare it with traditional cotton and modern synthetic alternatives.
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Understanding Merino Wool
Merino wool, sourced from the merino
breed of sheep, is renowned for its fine
fibres, making it one of the softest wool
types available. This natural material
offers several benefits for hunters and
outdoorspeople alike: Temperature
regulation for starters. Merino wool
is exceptional at regulating body
temperature. Its natural crimp helps trap
body heat in cooler conditions while its
breathability aids in releasing heat in
warmer weather. Moisture management
is a second advantage. Unlike cotton,
merino wool can absorb moisture (up to
30 per cent of its weight) without feeling
wet. This makes it a great option for
hunters who might be exposed to damp
conditions or hunters who are moving
about a lot such as stalkers, mountain
hunters etc. Then there’s odour resistance.
Merino wool has natural antimicrobial
properties, making it resistant to odours
– a crucial factor for hunters who need to
remain scent-free to avoid alerting their
prey. Finally, merino is comfortable and
durable. The fine fibres of merino wool
ensure it doesn’t itch like the traditional
wool we all know. It also has natural
elasticity, which helps garments maintain
their original shape and last longer,
adding to their durability. However,
merino wool is not without its drawbacks.
It tends to be more expensive than cotton
or most synthetics, and while durable, it
may not withstand heavy abrasion as well
as some synthetic fabrics. Additionally,
care must be taken when washing merino
wool to avoid shrinking or damage.
Cotton: The Traditional Choice
Cotton has been a staple in outdoor
apparel for generations, but when it
comes to active hunting and outdoor
pursuits, it has significant drawbacks. The
moisture absorption of cotton is far from
ideal from a user’s point of view. Cotton
can absorb a significant amount of water.
This means it gets heavy and stays wet
long, making it unsuitable for damp
conditions. Once you’re wet, you get cold.
And that’s exactly what we want to avoid.
Regarding temperature regulation, cotton
has another drawback. Once wet, cotton
loses its insulating properties, which can
lead to a rapid loss of body heat in cold
environments – a phenomenon known as
‘cotton chill’. Also, while cotton is durable
and easy to care for, it doesn’t offer the
same odour resistance or moisturewicking
properties as merino wool.
Synthetic Fabrics: The Modern
Alternative
Synthetic materials, such as polyester and
nylon, are engineered to offer specific
advantages. In terms of moisture-wicking,
synthetics excel at moving sweat away
from the body, keeping the hunter dry
and comfortable. They are also dry much
faster than cotton, which can be crucial
in wet conditions. In the durability
department, synthetics also have
significant advantages. Synthetic fibres
are incredibly strong and resist abrasion
and tearing, making them suitable for
rugged terrains and dense undergrowth.
However, and this is a big drawback,
synthetics tend to retain odours unless
treated with antimicrobial agents. They
are also not as effective as merino wool
in temperature regulation and can be less
comfortable against the skin in extreme
temperatures.
So how do this add up?
When it comes to selecting the right
clothing for hunting, the decision
between merino wool, cotton, and
synthetic fabrics hinges on the specific
needs and conditions a hunter anticipates
encountering. For those venturing out
in cold and variable weather, merino
wool stands out as the superior choice.
Its unparalleled ability to regulate
temperature and manage moisture keeps
hunters warm and dry, adapting to
changes in both activity level and external
conditions. The unique properties of
merino wool fibres allow for effective
insulation in colder climates while still
offering breathability when the situation
heats up. In contrast, when dealing with
wet conditions, synthetic materials take
the lead. Their quick-drying properties
are a significant advantage, minimising
discomfort and potential risks associated
with being damp in the wilderness. This
makes synthetics particularly suitable
for hunts where exposure to water is
expected, whether from the environment
or strenuous activity. However, in
warmer weather, the choice becomes
more nuanced. While lightweight
and breathable synthetics are often a
go-to due to their moisture-wicking
capabilities, thin layers of merino wool
shouldn’t be overlooked. Merino’s natural
odour control properties are a boon for
hunters, helping to mask human scent
from wildlife. This can be especially useful
in warmer conditions when sweating
might otherwise give a hunter away.
Budget considerations also play a
crucial role in this decision-making
process. Cotton, while being the most
affordable option, comes with notable
performance limitations in a hunting
context. Its tendency to absorb and retain
moisture, coupled with poor insulation
when wet, makes it a less desirable
choice for serious hunters who prioritise
functionality and comfort.
Environmental considerations
The environmental impact of these
materials is another critical factor.
Merino wool is a sustainable and
renewable fibre, making it an eco-friendly
choice. It aligns with the ethos of many
in the hunting community who value
natural resources and conservation. On
the other hand, synthetics, primarily
derived from petroleum, have a larger
environmental footprint. However, it’s
worth noting that advancements in
recycling technologies are helping to
mitigate this impact, making synthetic
fabrics a more sustainable option than
they once were.
To conclude
While merino wool offers unparalleled
advantages in terms of comfort,
temperature regulation, and odour
control, it comes at a higher price.
Synthetic materials offer durability and
quick-drying properties, making them
suitable for a variety of conditions,
especially wet environments. Cotton,
while affordable and traditional, falls
short in performance compared to
its counterparts. The choice between
merino wool, cotton, and synthetic
materials ultimately depends on
the specific needs of the hunter, the
environmental conditions they will face,
and personal preferences in comfort
and budget. By weighing these factors,
hunters can make an informed decision
for their apparel, ensuring comfort,
stealth, and success in their hunting
endeavours. GTW
MERINO WOOL APPAREL
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spotlight
A BLEND OF
TRADITION,
INNOVATION &
SUSTAINABILITY
The evolution of apparel in
hunting and shooting
The world of hunting and shooting is as diverse as it is traditional, and the apparel that
accompanies these activities is a testament to this rich diversity. From the silent forests where
hunters camouflage themselves to the open ranges frequented by clay shooters, the right
apparel is as crucial as any piece of equipment. This month’s Spotlight feature explores the
intricate world of hunting and shooting apparel, diving into the materials, designs, and the
increasingly significant role of sustainability in the sector.
eXposeD to the eleMents
Historically, hunters and shooters have
relied on materials directly sourced
from nature. Wool, valued for its
insulation properties, has been a staple
for generations. It’s not just any wool,
but specific blends like merino, known
for its finer fibres, which provide
better insulation and moisture-wicking
properties.
Cotton, while less popular in extreme
conditions due to its moisture retention,
is favoured in milder climates for its
comfort and breathability. Leather
remains unrivalled for durability,
especially in footwear and gloves,
offering protection and longevity.
The introduction of synthetic
fabrics marked a revolution in outdoor
apparel. Polyester and nylon, with their
lightweight and quick-drying properties,
have become the backbone of modern
hunting gear. These materials are not
only resistant to water and wear but
also offer flexibility in design, allowing
for a range of motion that traditional
materials can’t match. The adaptability
of synthetics has led to innovations
like moisture-wicking undergarments,
lightweight insulating layers, and
protective outer shells.
The pinnacle of modern fabric
technology is represented by waterproof,
breathable membranes. These advanced
fabrics are engineered to provide
maximum protection from the elements
while maintaining breathability. They
feature micro-porous structures that
block water from entering but allow
sweat vapor to escape, keeping the
wearer dry and comfortable. This
technology has been a game-changer,
especially for hunters and shooters who
endure long hours in unpredictable
weather.
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Clothing Survey Results
clothing
OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS…
WHAT CLOTHING
SELLS BEST?
BUYER’S FIRST
CONSIDERATION?
WHAT DO
CUSTOMERS BUY?
Modern hi-tech fabrics 65%
Camo 35%
Cost 50%
Brand/make 25%
Performance 25%
Suit 45%
Trousers only 35%
Jacket only 20%
GROWTH OF
SCENT-CONTROL
CLOTHING SALES
SALES OF GAME/
TRADITIONAL
CLOTHING
SALES OF
HUNTING/STALKING
CLOTHING
SALES OF
CAMO CLOTHING
Not taken off yet 65%
Slow but growing 35%
Increasing -
Up 20%
Down 40%
Same 40%
Up 60%
Down 20%
Same 20%
Up 20%
Down 20%
Same 60%
SALES OF
BOW HUNTING
APPAREL
SALES OF
TACTICAL
APPAREL
GROWTH OF
BATTERY-HEATED
CLOTHING SALES
SALES OF
CLOTHING WITH/
IN SAFETY
COLOURS
Up 35%
Down 25%
Same 40%
Up 35%
Down 5%
Same 60%
Up 35%
Down 25%
Same 40%
Not taken off yet 45%
Slow but growing 55%
Increasing -
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Applications of Different
Apparel Types
Choosing the right apparel is a strategic
decision, influenced by environmental
conditions, activity type, and personal
preference. In the high-altitude
terrains where cold and wind prevail,
insulated jackets and pants, often
with a synthetic fill, are indispensable.
For wet conditions, waterproof yet
breathable outer layers are a must to
prevent moisture penetration while
allowing sweat to escape. In contrast,
hunting in warmer climates or during
strenuous activities like tracking game
on foot demands lightweight, breathable
clothing. Here, synthetics excel,
offering protection from vegetation
and the sun while keeping the hunter
cool. Camouflage plays a vital role too;
various patterns are designed to blend
with different environments, from dense
forests to arid landscapes. For shooting
sports, where agility and precision are
paramount, apparel must offer freedom
of movement. Reinforced elbows and
shoulders, breathable mesh panels, and
adjustable cuffs are common features
that cater to the specific needs of
shooters.
Layering Up
A trend that won’t go away anytime
soon is that of layer system. By building
your hunting apparel out of different
layers you’ll always have the right
outfit for the challenges at hand. The
foundation of comfort in any outdoor
activity, the base layer’s primary role
is moisture management. Options vary
widely, from natural fibres like silk and
merino wool, which offer warmth and
odour resistance, to synthetic blends
that excel in moisture wicking and
quick drying. The fit is crucial – it
should be snug but not restrictive,
allowing for full range of motion.
Serving as the primary insulator, the
mid-layer traps body heat. Fleece
is a popular choice here, providing
warmth without the bulk. For more
extreme conditions, down or synthetic
insulated jackets offer higher warmthto-weight
ratios. These layers often
incorporate features like zippered vents
or moisture-wicking linings to balance
insulation and breathability. The outer
layer meanwhile is the protective
shield against rain, wind, and snow.
Technical materials that are breathable
yet waterproof dominate this layer, but
there are also options like softshell
fabrics that offer more flexibility
with less rustling noise – a critical
consideration for hunters. Features
like taped seams, adjustable hoods, and
ample pockets add functionality to the
outer layer.
Sustainability in the Apparel
Industry
The apparel industry’s impact on
the environment is significant, and
the hunting and shooting sectors
are not exempt. The challenge lies
in creating products that are durable
and functional while minimising
environmental footprints. Leading
brands are pioneering the use of recycled
materials, from PET bottles turned into
polyester fibres to recycled down fill.
Water conservation is another focus,
with manufacturers adopting dyeing
and finishing processes that require
less water and energy. The durability
of products is another key aspect of
sustainability. Products designed to
last longer reduce the frequency of
replacement, thereby lessening the
overall consumption of resources.
Additionally, many companies in
the broader outdoor industry are
embracing repair and recycle programs,
encouraging customers to return used
gear for refurbishment or recycling,
thus extending the life cycle of the
apparel and reducing waste. Innovation
is also playing a crucial role. Research
into new, eco-friendly materials and
manufacturing processes is ongoing.
Some brands are experimenting with
biodegradable fabrics and non-toxic
dyes, pushing the boundaries of what’s
possible in eco-conscious apparel design.
Moreover, the hunting and shooting
community is increasingly aware of the
environmental footprint of their gear.
This awareness is driving demand for
products that are not only effective in
the field but also responsibly produced.
Brands are responding with transparent
supply chains, ethical sourcing practices,
and commitments to environmental
stewardship.
To Conclude
The hunting and shooting apparel
industry is at a crossroads of tradition
and innovation, where the melding of
old and new brings forth gear that is
not only functional and comfortable
but also increasingly mindful of its
environmental impact. The choice of
apparel, from the steadfast wool and
leather of yesteryear to the advanced
synthetics and membranes of today,
reflects a deep understanding of the
diverse needs of hunters and shooters.
The layering system – consisting of the
moisture-managing base, the insulating
mid, and the protective outer layer –
exemplifies the sophistication in modern
outdoor gear design. Sustainability, once
a peripheral concern, has now taken
centre stage, driving manufacturers to
rethink materials, processes, and the
entire lifecycle of their products. This
shift is not just a response to consumer
demand but a responsible recognition
of the industry’s role in preserving the
natural environments that hunters and
shooters cherish.
As we look to the future, the blend
of functionality, innovation, and
sustainability will continue to define
the hunting and shooting apparel
industry. This evolution is not merely
about keeping up with trends but about
respecting the heritage of the sports,
the needs of the enthusiast, and the
health of our planet. For enthusiasts and
professionals alike, the right apparel is
a critical component of their pursuit – a
fusion of comfort, performance, and
responsibility. GTW
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SPOTLIGHT
Matrix Of Suppliers CLOTHING
AUSTRIA
JAGDHUND
office@dschulnigg.at
www.dschulnigg.at
X JAGD
via website
www.xjagd.com
AUSTRALIA
LAMELLAR
contact@lamellar.co.au
www.lamellar.com.au
BELGIUM
BALENO
baleno@sioen.be
www.baleno.be
BROWNING
gael.bienfait@browning.com
www.browning-int.com
JOHN FIELD
mse@johnfield.eu
www.johnfield.eu
BULGARIA
HILLMAN MAGNETICO
info@hillmanhunting.com
www.hillmanhunting.com
CHINA
SHANGHAI GARMENT GRP.
xstgco@126.com
www.sggiec.com.cn
DENMARK
DEERHUNTER
deerhunter@f-engel.com
www.deerhunter.eu
LAKSEN
mail@laksen.dk
www.laksen.dk
SEELAND
info@seeland.com
www.seeland.com
FRANCE
AIGLE
info@aigle.com
www.aigle.com
CHAPUIS
info@chapuis-armes.com
www.chapuis-armes.com
CLUB INTERCHASSE
contact@cisas.fr
www.interchasse.fr
LE CHAMEAU
mdelapisse@lechameau.com
www.lechameau.fr
PERCUSSION
via website
www.percussion-europe.com
VERNEY CARRON
commerciale-cisas@wanadoo.fr
www.verney-carron.com
FINLAND
SASTA OY
sasta@sasta.fi
www.sasta.com
GERMANY
ALPENHEAT
office.eu@alpenheat.com
www.alpenheat.com
BLASER
info@blaser.de
www.blaser.de
FORESTA
info@foresta-germany.com
Not listed
HUBERTUS
info@overhues-scheussler.de
www.overhues-scheussler.de
ICEBREAKER
cs.de@icebreaker.com
www.icebreaker.com
MERKEL
via website
www.merkel-gear.com
MOUCHE
info@mouche.de
www.mouche.de
OUTFOX
info@outfox-wear.com
www.outfox-wear.com
SCHÖFFEL
via website
www.schoeffel.de
SKOGEN
info@skogen.de
www.skogen.de
TASMANIAN TIGER
via website
www.tasmaniantiger.info
ITALY
BAILO FOREST
info@bailo.com
www.bailo.com
BERETTA
via website
www.beretta.com
JOLLY SCARPE
info@jollyscarpe.com
www.jollyscarpe.com
NEW ZEALAND
HUNTECH
huntech02@xtra.co.nz
www.huntech.co.nz
HUNTER’S ELEMENT
via website
www.hunterselement.co.nz
RIDGELINE
via website
www.ridgeline.co.nz
STONEY CREEK
marketing@stoneycreek.com
www.stoneycreek.com
SWAZI
service@swazi.co.nz
www.swazi.co.nz
NORWAY
BERGANS
marked@bergans.no
www.bergans.com
PAKISTAN
DEURA SPORTS
sales@deurasports.com
deurasports.com
HUNT ESTABLISHMENT
info@huntest.com
N/A
SPAIN
CHIRUCA-CALZADOS FAL SA
info@fal.es
www.fal.es
HART
evia@evia.es
www.hart-hunting.com
SOUTH AFRICA
SNIPER AFRICA
sol@sniperafrica.com
www.sniperafrica.com
SWEDEN
CHEVALIER
chevalier@chevalier.se
www.chevalier.se
FJALLRAVEN
info@fjallraven.se
www.fjallraven.com
HÄRKILA
kjell@harkila.se
www.harkila.se
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CLOTHING
PINEWOOD
rainer@pinewood.se
www.pinewood.se
SWEDTEAM
info@swedteam.com
www.swedteam.com
WOODLINE
info@woodlineeurope.com
www.woodlineeurope.com
UK
ALAN PAINE
sales@alanpaine.co.uk
www.alanpaine.co.uk
BARBOUR
info@barbour.com
www.barbour.com
BONART
h.q@bonart.co.uk
www.bonart.co.uk
CHRYSALIS
chrysalisclothesuk@btconnect.com
www.chrysalisclothes.co.uk
HUNTER BOOTS
via website
www.hunterboots.com
JACK PYKE
info@thatchreed.co.uk
www.thatchreed.co.uk
JACK ORTON
sales@jackorton.com
www.jackorton.com
MUSTO
via website
www.musto.com
TOOMER BROS
info@toomerbros.com
www.toomerbros.com
USA
707 TACTICAL GEAR
via website
www.sixkausa.com
5.11 TACTICAL
via website
www.511tactical.com
ALLEN COMPANY, THE
via website
www.allencompany.net
ARCTICSHIELD
via website
www.absoluteoutdoorinc.com
ATK/BLACKHAWK
premiumpartners@atk.com
www.premiumpartners.atk.com
BIG BILL
via website
www.bigbill.com
BOB ALLEN
sales@bob-allen.com
www.bob-allen.com
CARHARTT
via website
www.carhartt.com
COMPASS 360
via website
www.compass360gear.com
CONDOR
info@condoroutdoor.com
www.condoroutdoor.com
DARN TOUGH VERMONT
via website
www.darntough.com
DRAKE
info@drakewaterfowl.com
www.drakewaterfowl.com
FILSON
via website
www.filson.com
FROGG TOGGS
marketing@froggtoggs.com
www.froggtoggs.com
GAMEHIDE
gamehide@gmail.com
www.gamehide.com
HARDLAND GEAR
via website
www.hardlandgear.com
HOWITZER CLOTHING
sales@howitzerclothing.com
www.howitzerclothing.com
HUK
via website
www.hukgear.com
KENYON CONSUMER PRODUCTS
kenyonusa@gmail.com
www.kenyonusa.com
MADISON CREEK OUTFITTERS
via website
www.madisoncreekoutfitters.com
MINUS33 MERINO WOOL CLOTHING
via website
www.minus33.com
OTTE GEAR
via website
www.ottegear.com
PROPPER
via website
www.propper.com
ROCKY
casey.jones@rockybrands.com
www.rockybrands.com
SCENT-LOK
info@scentlok.com
www.scentlok.com
SNUGPAK
via website
www.snugpakusa.com
STONE GLACIER
via website
www.stoneglacier.com
TRAILCREST
via website
www.trailcrest.com
UNDER ARMOUR
via website
www.underarmour.com
VORTEX
info@vortexoptics.com
www.vortexoptics.com
WORLD FAMOUS SPORTS
support@worldfamoussports.com
www.worldfamoussports.com
XGO
customerservice@proxgo.com
www.proxgo.com
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FEATURE
STRION® 2020 Rechargeable Flashlight
TACTICAL
BRILLIANCE
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
At SHOT Show in January 2024, Streamlight® launched three new
tactical lighting devices to market. The following high-performance
lighting devices for the law enforcement and military industries display
Streamlight’s constant innovation.
Streamlight® Inc., a leading
provider of high-performance
lighting devices, offers a range
of high-quality products built
with precision and performance,
especially for law enforcement, military,
and outdoor enthusiasts. From the
beginning, the company has been defined
by its innovation, delivering effective,
efficient lighting solutions featuring the
latest technology, unmatched performance,
durability, and incredible value.
STRION® 2020 Rechargeable Flashlight
The Strion® 2020 is the latest in
Streamlight’s line of dual switch,
rechargeable duty-ready work lights. The
long-range handheld is designed with a
mode select switch to aid in a variety of
search, investigative and emergency uses.
The light delivers up to 1,200 lumens and
28,000 candela, featuring independently
operating push-button head and tail
switches.
The thumb-accessible, three-position
mode selector switch eliminates the need
to cycle between lighting intensities, while
a convenient indicator light allows users to
check battery status at a glance. Powered
by a lithium-ion battery, the Strion®
2020 uses a high-power LED to provide
superior beam distance and delivers up
to 12 hours of run time. The new light
charges in existing Strion® chargers and
is also available in PiggyBack charging
models that include a spare battery.
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TLR-7® X USB Multi-Fuel Rechargeable
STREAMLIGHT
TLR-6® HL High-Lumen
Rechargeable
“From the beginning,
Streamlight has
been defined by its
innovation, delivering
effective, efficient
lighting solutions.”
TLR-7® X USB Multi-Fuel Rechargeable
Streamlight® introduces the TLR-
7® X USB compact weapon light
featuring multi-fuel capability with
USB or disposable battery options
while delivering 500 lumens for extreme
brightness in tactical situations. The
exceptionally lightweight light, designed
to fit full-size and compact handguns
with rails, also offers customisable rear
paddle switches featuring a low or
high position to match users’ shooting
styles.
The TLR-7® X USB rechargeable
light comes with the cost-saving SL-
B9 USB-C rechargeable battery pack,
that charges via a USB-C port in the
battery. The light also allows users the
option of using a 3-volt CR123A lithium
battery depending on availability or
user preference. It features a white
power LED and offers two lighting
modes, LED only or LED strobe. Also
available is a TLR-7® X model that
comes with a CR123 battery and can
also accept the SL-B9 battery pack,
providing rechargeable use.
TLR-6® HL High-Lumen Rechargeable
The TLR-6® HL from Streamlight® is
a high-lumen (HL) rechargeable gunmounted
tactical light with an integrated
red aiming laser. Designed to provide full
situational awareness in law enforcement,
concealed carry, and home defence
situations, the new light delivers 300
lumens and securely attaches to the rail
and trigger guard of the GLOCK® 42/43,
GLOCK® rail mount models, the Smith
& Wesson® M&P® Shield and SIG
SAUER® P365® handguns.
The light is powered by Streamlight’s
new proprietary SL-B2 rechargeable
battery that can be recharged in the
included charge case employing a USB-C
cord. The light comes with a battery in the
light along with two additional batteries
in the charge case, providing a full hour
of power. Its white LED delivers 4,250
candela and 300 lumens over a beam
distance of 130 metres. The TLR-6 HL
includes a red laser to maximise longrange
targeting capability. A TLR-6® HL
G model, featuring a green laser, is also
available.
Enforce Tac
From February 26th - 28th, 2024,
Streamlight® will light up Enforce Tac –
the industry meeting place for professionals
from government agencies with security
responsibilities and the armed forces. All
three new products will be on show at
Streamlight’s stand 7A-740 at the show.
About Streamlight
Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight®, Inc.
is marking over 50 years of manufacturing
high-quality, durable flashlights designed
to serve the specialised needs of
professionals and consumers alike.
Since 1973, the company has designed,
manufactured, and marketed highperformance
flashlight products, and today
offers a broad array of lights, lanterns,
weapon light/laser sighting devices, and
scene lighting solutions for professional
law enforcement, military, firefighting,
industrial, automotive, and outdoor
applications. Streamlight® is an ISO
9001:2015 certified company.
www.streamlight.com
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CALIFORNIA GOV. NEWSOM
REVEALS SHAMEFUL
POLITICAL CALCULATIONS
IN GREAT DEBATE
By Larry Keane
The Great Red State vs Blue State debate between California Democratic Gov.
Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis included a short
back-and-forth on rising criminal violence. That, of course, gave the California
gun control chief cheerleader the opening he needed to make cheap political attacks
and continue to push for more restrictive firearm laws, even though his state
already has nearly every gun control law on the books.
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It was a glaring, but
unsurprising, reminder
that Gov. Newsom
isn’t interested in
reducing criminal gun
misuse or crimes. He’s all
about appeasing gun control
activists and the donor class
that will help propel him to
a presidential run of his own
someday, and maybe as soon
as next year.
Crime Exodus
The launching point for
Gov. Newsom’s tirade on gun
control was his attempts at
attacking Gov. DeSantis over
rising crime – unironically
the main driver for why more
law-abiding Californians
have been purchasing
firearms over the past few
years.
Showing a graphic
containing FBI data on
violent crime rates in
California, Florida and the
national average, debate
moderator Sean Hannity
pressed Gov. Newsom about
his state’s high numbers.
“Governor Newsom, your
numbers are way higher than
the national average. How do
you explain that when safety
and security, I would argue,
is a prerequisite for the
pursuit of happiness?” asked
Hannity.
The governor tried to
mark “progress” by bringing
up the 1990s. “We’re near
50-year lows, down 55 per
cent violent crimes in the
state of California from
the 1990s,” Gov. Newsom
responded. “And I want to
compare and contrast that
with the issue in Florida
that you didn’t mention, and
that’s the murder rate. Let’s
broaden that more broadly–”
Hannity interjected to
remind everyone the FBI
data included the murder
rates. Gov. DeSantis jumped
in with his own response.
“So this is the slick
politician – you put up
the rates. He has 500 per
100,000. Florida is 250.
So that’s almost twice as
much, and he’s trying to
spin that to say California’s
doing good? People are
leaving California in droves,
largely because public safety
has collapsed,” said Gov.
DeSantis.
Gov. Newsom could not
offer any good reason why
750,000 people have left his
state in the past two years,
while over the same stretch,
more than 454,000 people
have moved into Florida.
More Gun Control
Always ready to chest-thump
over his state’s extreme gun
control laws as a national
framework for success, Gov.
Newsom attacked Gov.
DeSantis for not enacting
unconstitutional gun control
measures and was sloppy
with the facts in doing so.
“You had one of the worst
mass shootings in American
history, Parkland… You
had a young girl, Jaime
Guttenberg, whose father
pleaded with you to do
something… You know
what you did, you did the
opposite – you made it easier
for felons to get guns,” Gov.
Newsom proclaimed.
The Parkland murders
were in fact committed by a
deranged criminal in 2017.
The governor was at that
time a Member of Congress,
years before he was elected
governor. The Constitutional
Carry bill he did sign into
law earlier this year did not
make it “easier for felons to
get guns,” as the California
governor falsely asserted.
As Gov. DeSantis pointed
out, it is illegal for anyone
convicted of a felony to
purchase or possess a firearm
and that remains so in
Florida today.
Instead of passing even
more gun control laws that
criminals will continue
ignoring and that only
penalise law-abiding citizens,
Gov. Newsom should spend
more time and effort getting
tough on the criminals that
do break the law. As he has
failed to take any meaningful
action to ensure his cities
are safer, voters have been
left to take action into
their own hands. They did
so in San Francisco after
giving Geroge Soros-funded
District Attorney Chesa
Boudin the boot.
In contrast, Gov. DeSantis
has a record of taking
action against such softon-crime
prosecutors that
leave communities in danger.
During the first Republican
primary presidential debate
this year, he reminded voters
of his actions.
“These hollowed-out
cities, this is a symptom
of America’s decline. And
one of the biggest reasons
is because you have George
Soros funding these radical
Left-wing district attorneys
that get into office and
they say they’re not going
to prosecute crimes they
disagree with,” he said.
“When we had two of these
district attorneys in Florida,
elected with Soros funding
who said they wouldn’t do
their job, I removed them
from their post. They are
gone.”
Support From Florida
When the California
governor brought up Fred
Guttenberg for his gun
control advocacy, it was a
political decision by Gov.
Newsom to ignore any other
relevant voices from that
tragedy. That didn’t stop
Ryan Petty and Andrew
Pollack from giving the
governor a piece of their
mind.
Ryan Petty’s daughter
Alaina was also murdered in
the Parkland tragedy. As was
Andrew Pollack’s daughter,
Meadow.
In response to the false
accusations Gov. Newsom
lobbed at Gov. DeSantis,
Petty posted on social media
in real-time. “This is a lie.
Gavin knew it was a lie when
he said it @RonDeSantis had
worked closely with Parkland
families to make Florida
schools safer,” Petty posted.
“How dare you use the
Parkland tragedy to further
your political agenda. You are
a political pariah. The shame
is yours @GavinNewsom.”
Pollack did not hold
back, either. “My daughter
died in the Parkland mass
shooting. Ron DeSantis
was not even Governor
when it happened, but I’m
sure as hell glad he became
Governor shortly after,” he
said. “Governor DeSantis
fired the incompetent
people responsible, he didn’t
demonise lawful gun owners.
Newsom is trash!”
Gov. DeSantis won
re-election in 2022 in a
landslide, five years after
the Parkland tragedy and
proclaiming that passing
Constitutional Carry was
a priority for his second
term. Florida voters
overwhelmingly made their
preferred choice.
www.nssf.org
NSSF
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See Colt CZ Group on stand #4A-300
FEATURE
CZ 457 CARBON rimfire rifle
CZ LOOKS SET FOR
STRONG SALES
ACROSS SECTORS
CZ strides into 2024 with a host of new releases, here Gun Trade World
looks at three that are set to excite the global trade.
You may have already
got your hands on
one or all of the
below new releases
from our friends at
CZ, if not, here’s all you need
to know about this hat-trick of
new and exciting releases from
the Czech Republic-based
firearms manufacturer.
CZ 457 CARBON rimfire
rifle
The f irst CZ f irearm with a
carbon f ibre wrapped barrel
The CZ 457 CARBON is an
extremely lightweight rimfire
rifle that opens up a new
dimension in shooting. It is
the ideal firearm for extended
stays in the countryside, as
well as for sport or recreational
shooting.
A new, key feature of this
addition to the popular CZ
457 family of bolt-action rifles
is an innovative composite
barrel, which combines the
best characteristics of steel
and carbon fibre, and provides
many unique advantages.
The most important
advantages of the steelcarbon
barrel include a radical
reduction in weight, efficient
heat dissipation during
extended firing sessions and
reduced vibrations after each
shot. The steel core of the
barrel is cold hammer forged
and equipped with a MATCH.
As a result, the 22 LR CZ
457 CARBON weighs only
2.15 kg, making it the lightest
model in the CZ 457 rimfire
rifle series, while still providing
the same impressive accuracy
as varmint models!
CZ 600 AMERICAN
Guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy
The CZ 600 AMERICAN
is a modern, Americanstyle
bolt-action centrefire
rifle that’s equipped with a
beautifully crafted Turkish
walnut stock with a fleur-delis
on the grip. Available in a
wide range of calibres, from
223 Rem. to 300 Win. Mag.,
it is ready to meet the needs
of a wide range of hunters and
sport shooters.
The CZ 600 AMERICAN
centrefire rifle is equipped
with a thin profile, cold
hammer forged barrel without
iron sights, which comes
in lengths 18 to 24 inches
(457-610mm) long, depending
on the calibre. The singlestage
trigger features smooth
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operation and easy user
adjustment of pull weight. A
locking five-round magazine
allows for quick changeovers
from fixed to removable
operation and vice versa.
Like most centrefire rifles
in the CZ 600 series, the CZ
600 AMERICAN features
a patented vertical safety
with intuitive, and virtually
noiseless, operation. The bolt
can be removed by pressing
a spring-loaded button on
the right side of the receiver
without having to disengage
the safety and manipulate the
trigger. The controlled feed
system with short extractor
ensures reliable delivery of
cartridges in any position,
even during rapid reloads.
The new CZ 600
AMERICAN centrefire rifle
is the latest addition to the
popular CZ 600 family, which
includes the hunting, sport
and hobby models – ALPHA,
ERGO, LUX, RANGE and
TRAIL.
CZ SCORPION EVO 3
The same ergonomics and
placement of controls as the CZ
SCORPION EVO 3 S1
A new model is added to
the CZ SCORPION EVO
3 Pistol Calibre Carbine
series with the introduction
of the extremely compact
CZ SCORPION EVO 3 S2
MICRO chambered in the
proven 9 × 19 calibre.
A direct descendant of the
highly successful sub gun of
the same name, the semiautomatic
CZ SCORPION
EVO 3 series has been on
the market since 2011. CZ
has gradually added various
models to the range over the
years, which were a direct
result of customer demand
and the wealth of experience
gained from its extensive use
around the world.
One direction in the
expansion of the range
was extension of the barrel
and forend for CARBINE
models. The other was
minimisation of dimensions,
while maintaining comfort,
safe handling, high
performance and accuracy
as much as possible. It is
this direction where the new
CZ SCORPION EVO 3 S2
MICRO excels.
CZ 600 AMERICAN
Its main feature is a
140mm (5.5in) barrel fitted
with a spiral three-arm flash
hider. By comparison, the
barrel on a CZ SHADOW
2 pistol is 120mm. Despite
having a much shorter length
than barrels on other CZ
SCORPION EVO 3 models,
users of the CZ SCORPION
EVO 3 S2 MICRO are still
able to take full advantage of
the performance and accuracy
provided by the proven 9 × 19
cartridge. The new flash hider,
whose design is based on the
flash hider fitted on the CZ
BREN 2 rifle, contributes to
enhanced shooting comfort.
The CZ SCORPION EVO
3 S2 MICRO is equipped with
a short forend made of highly
durable aluminium alloy, with
a generous amount of M-LOK
mounting interfaces. For a
secure and reliable grip, the
firearm comes with a hand
guard on the lower section of
the forend. As with all models
in the CZ SCORPION EVO
3 series, a long Picatinny
rail, primarily designed for
mounting optics, comes
standard on this ultra-compact
model.
The new CZ SCORPION
EVO 3 S2 MICRO is
available in two versions:
one with a folding/telescopic
shoulder stock with a QD
socket for attaching a quickrelease
loop, and the other
featuring an upper receiver
extension with a sling loop.
About
Ceska zbrojovka a.s. (CZ)
is a Czech manufacturer
of precision-engineered
commercial and military
firearms that are exported
to more than 100 countries
around the world.
Founded in 1936, it initially
focused on the supply of
firearms for domestic and
international armed forces.
Over the years, it gradually
extended its portfolio with
a wide range of domestic
firearms for hunting, sport,
and hobby shooting. Since
2022, CZ has been one of the
key pillars of Colt CZ Group
SE.
www.czub.cz
CZ SCORPION EVO 3
CZ
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FEaTurE
BEHIND
THE
SCENES OF
ACHIEVING
EUROPEAN
QUALITY
See Pulsar on stand #4A-100
There are few thermal optics manufacturers who can proudly carry the Made in
Europe flag. Pulsar, a brand whose thermal, night vision, and multispectral devices are
produced in Lithuania, Latvia and Scotland, covers the entire manufacturing process:
from initial design idea to producing and programming electronic parts and testing
the devices before they are delivered to their worldwide users. In the build-up to
IWA OutdoorClassics 2024, Gun Trade World takes a look behind the scenes of where
modern technology is born.
The pioneers of
innovation, it’s fair
to consider Pulsar
as one of the most
established and
prestigious thermal optics
brands in the world today.
Even in this highly
competitive segment the
brand succeeds in staying at
the forefront of the industry,
like presenting its first HD
quality thermal sensor in
the shape of Merger LRF
XL50 binoculars, spreading
multispectral magic through
the lenses of Thermion
Duo DXP50 riflescope, or
stepping out with the first
ever upgradeable monocular
concept, named Telos.
From idea to final product
Telos is a great example of
how true European quality
is achieved by the combined
effort of the many professionals
who laid their hands on this
exceptional device.
The optical components,
metal, and plastic parts of
thermal monoculars are
manufactured by modern
machines in Pulsar’s European
factories and then assembled
by the hands of engineers in
Lithuania until all the parts
fit together and form the
final product. The brand even
produces its own batteries to
ensure their efficiency and
safety.
It’s not only the hardware
that Pulsar develops to be able
to guarantee optimisation and
essential quality of its devices,
but also the firmware.
Solid partnership goals
Besides manufacturing the
essential components itself,
Pulsar has long-time bonds
with some solid partners
providing them with the
highest quality components.
Like Lynred, a France based
manufacturer and a European
leader of thermal imaging
sensors.
Or well-known Japanese
brand Sony providing Pulsar
with high-quality electronic
components, and LightPath,
a global leader in optics and
photonic solutions, just to
name a few.
Tested and proven quality
After the device is assembled,
it then needs to pass several
quality tests, like being put
into a sub-zero freezer which
simulates drastic temperature
changes to see how well the
unit would cope with it.
The shock-inducing machine
is used to simulate the recoil of
a high-powered rifle and proves
the high-recoil resistance of
Pulsar riflescopes.
All the products undergo
special testing against water
and moisture and have an IPX7
rating, which indicates that
the device can be submerged
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in water up to one metre deep
for 30 minutes without any
damage.
Good design is ergonomic
Pulsar devices are widely
known for their advanced
technologies. At the same time,
a large part of their reputation
is associated with original,
functional design. External
shape, location of the controls,
the materials used – every
detail is carefully thought
out, verified, and designed
considering the user experience.
Sergey Gurynovich, Pulsar
lead product designer, says
good design is first and
foremost ergonomic. It’s never
about making an exceptionally
beautiful picture. “Devices are
purchased in order to use them
and therefore it is important
that they are comfortable,”
notes the designer. “They
should be comfortable to hold
in your hands, press buttons
freely, easily change focus,
remove the lens cap, etc.”
The designer emphasises the
importance of creating unique
devices, not like any others.
“This is not only a matter of
honour, but also an important
component of creativity,” he
adds. “Companies that ignore
uniqueness, explaining it a
‘style’, often hide behind the
lack of imagination.”
The most sensitive
monocular so far
When asked about the new
Telos line, Sergey Gurynovich
says he was willing to create
a new thermal imaging
monocular with soft lines, so
that its concentric shape would
clearly and organically fit with
several lenses and a rangefinder.
There should not have been
any fractures in this design
principle.
This was a very difficult task,
since at first the layout of the
internal component did not
allow it. Pulsar designers were
working on this new device
concept together with the
late founder and CEO of the
company Alexander Olshevsky.
The scheme was redone several
times until a convenient and
harmonious version was finally
obtained.
The result is an ambidextrous
thermal monocular that
comfortably fits into your hand,
is time resistant and equipped
with the best of what thermal
technology has to offer. Just
launched last year the first two
versions, Telos LRF XP50 and
Telos XP50, are notable for
their European-made sensors
with truly incredible thermal
sensitivity and NETD below
18mK. These premium devices
are more sensitive than any
other monocular in the range.
Tested by real hunters
Talking about the real user
experience and their needs,
Pulsar carefully studies the
reviews and opinions of
professional hunters to take
them into account while
creating new modifications of
the devices.
That’s one of the reasons
why the brand is building a
strong community of brand
ambassadors, all of them
being advocates for ethical
and responsible hunting. Their
task is far more than creating
engaging content. First and
foremost, it’s about testing
new devices in real hunting
conditions and then sharing
ideas on how to improve
them.
Stefan Orman, a Swedish
hunter who has already had a
chance to try out the power
of the Telos LRF XP50, was
pleasantly surprised by its
quality and comfort of use:
“Telos is 100 per cent for
stalk hunting or a hunter on
the move. This unit being
a monocular with an LRF
gives me agility and range,
and the insane NETD value
provides me with excellent,
unrivalled awareness of the
surrounding.”
Phil Taylor, his counterpart
from the UK, notes that Telos
LRF XP50 really shines in
poor weather conditions.
While Night Vision Viking,
a hunter and equipment
tester from Sweden adds
this: “The image quality and
detail are astonishing. There’s
a ‘crispness’ and detail in the
image I’ve never seen in a
thermal device before.”
Moving towards longlasting
devices
With the Telos line, Pulsar
aims to cover various hunters’
needs. Therefore, this year
a few new more affordable
models have been introduced.
The Telos LRF XG50 and the
compact Telos LRF XQ35
both come with and without
the LRF. All new devices have
their own specs, sizes, and
power differences, but what
unites them all is the concept
of upgradeability.
Telos becomes the first
Pulsar device to offer an
opportunity for technical
hardware upgrade. As well as
the first brand on the
market to introduce such
a service.
Sergejus Kochanenko,
the lead of the Telos
upgradeability project,
says that the concept
of upgradeability stems
from the understanding
the need to
move towards more
sustainable processes:
“Thanks to the
upgradeability, we
can now make a truly
long-lasting device. On
average, the life cycle of
an electronic device is two to
five years, depending
on the user and device type.
Now, we can at least double
it.”
We have a feeling Pulsar
isn’t going to stop here. There
are plans for customisation,
AI integration, increased
connectivity, and a tighter
community. The future surely
is exciting.
www.pulsar-nv.com
pulsar
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FEATURE
CEO Robert Kováč.
FALCO HOLSTERS
FALCO HOLSTERS:
THE CROSSROAD
OF SLOVAKIAN CULTURE AND
WORLD-CLASS HOLSTERS
There’s gold in those… Slovakian hills! Deep in the heart of Slovakia, nestled in an ancient
caldera, lies the quaint, peaceful, incredibly picturesque mining town of Banská Štiavnica;
however, not everything that glitters there is gold – world renowned Falco Holsters also
shines brightly.
With roots clear back to 300BC
and scores of settlements in
the area between then and the
early 13th century, Banská
Štiavnica later claimed top spot as a Royal
city early in the 1200s and was the epicentre
of the Kingdom of Hungary’s mining
efforts for centuries. Mining for gold, silver,
ore and other elements became even more
concentrated between the 17th and 19th
centuries, and the town was among the first
to employ dynamite in the mid-1800s.
Of course, Banská Štiavnica is known for
much more than mining. Ranked among
Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns,
it remains one of the richest in terms of
old-world artisanry and craftsmanship –
something I witnessed first-hand during
a week-long visit with Falco Holsters. Of
course, as a world-class holster manufacturer,
it was doubly interesting to witness the
company’s intersecting production approach
– a crossroad of old-world legacy and hightech
innovation.
Like many elite producers more concerned
with devil-in-the-details quality and
performance than mass throughput, the
measuring-feedback comes internally as
virtually non-existent rework, and externally,
in reputation and global growth. There’s
no debating Falco’s industry and consumer
reputation. The company is squarely
perched among the world’s most respected
holster manufacturing brands. Not only do
customers appreciate Falco’s richly accented
heirloom-quality leather holsters, they also
are fans of the company’s growing product
families and offerings – Kydex, fabric and
hybrid holsters of all types for countless
models of firearms, as well as cases, bags,
belts and more! Even better, Falco products
are quite affordably priced comparably to
similar mass-produced holsters, bags and
accessories. Of course, this is a driving force
behind Falco-customer smiles worldwide.
From advanced, optimising leather and
fabric cutting tables to the mix of technology
and physical labour of sewing machines, and
on to the labour-of-love hands-only efforts
of Falco’s artisans, the employees cared,
their passion and attitudes front and centre
whether they knew CEO Robert Kováč,
or company guests were present or not. It
wasn’t a show, this was daily life in the proud
ranks of Falco employees. They represent
Slovakian culture, craftsmanship, artisanship
and, overwhelmingly, centuries-old heritage
as well. This is the extra ingredient in Falco
Holsters more and more people come to
understand. “If you know, you know” rings
true here.
Of course, at the end of the day, Falco
By Kevin Reese
Holsters is a business, and focus on
hallmarks like heritage and craftsmanship
can unwittingly lead companies down a
modern-world path of high-drag, low-speed
failure. The only recipe for success with
such foundational attributes is equal yoking
between good leaders and those who follow
them, sound execution of plans, continual
improvement and unwavering, mutually
beneficial commitments to the mix of such
principles and profitability. Kováč, with the
help of leaders like Katarína Zacharová (VP
of sales and marketing) and Martin Lukačko
(marketing manager), makes it look easy.
Of course, for Robert Kováč, Falco
Holsters is a family business so part of
the incentive for success is blood-heritage
driven. Other leaders like Zacharová and
Martin Lukačko do not have that same
DNA connection; however, their personal
investments are readily apparent – Falco is
still family.
Today, Falco’s reputation is worldwide and
delighted customers are equally spread – I’m
one of them! My concealed carry pistol
remains tucked in a Falco hybrid leather and
Kydex IWB holster (model A116 2021).
www.falcoholsters.com
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USineSS
fInLAnD
D O I N G B U S I N E S S W I T H . . .
Hunting is in the blood of Finnish people, and you can expect
enthusiastic consumers to abound amongst the pine forests of this
wild northern European country, as Gun Trade world discovers.
Finland’s northern
location and length
mean that the living
conditions of game
vary greatly in the different
regions of the country. Only
relatively few game animal
species can endure the rugged
landscape and severe winters.
The game densities are much
smaller than, for example, in
Central Europe. There is great
variation yearly, especially in
the population densities of
small game species.
The main game species are
the capercaillie, black grouse,
wood pigeon, hazel grouse,
willow grouse, mountain
hare, brown hare, moose, and
white-tailed deer and, among
waterfowl, the mallard. Fur
game include the red fox,
raccoon dog, American mink,
beaver and pine marten. Big
game, such as bears, lynxes
and wolves, require special
hunting licences for game
management or damage
prevention.
There are more than
300,000 hunters in Finland
who pay the annual game
management fee (ie. hunting
card). Women make up five
per cent of this number. A
total of six per cent of the
population of Finland hold a
hunting card, which is more
than anywhere else in Europe
when compared to the size of
the population.
Hunting card
Everyone who wishes to hunt
must pay a game management
fee to the state each hunting
year. The receipt for making
this payment will serve
as a hunting card for that
particular year. The game
management fee is determined
yearly in the state’s budget,
but for the past few years it
has been 33 euros. Before a
person can purchase a hunting
card, he or she must pass
a hunting examination. In
Finland, the examination has
been obligatory since 1964.
In order to obtain a Finnish
hunting card, a foreign hunter
must present a hunting card
valid in his native country
or some other certificate of
his right to hunt in his own
country. These documents
are presented to personnel
at the Game Management
Association where the
documents are checked and
a bank deposit slip for that
person will be ordered from
the hunter’s register, which,
when paid, will serve as a
hunting card. If he is unable
to present reliable documents
showing his right to hunt, he
must pass a Finnish hunting
examination. Hunting
examinations are arranged
by Game Management
Associations and are subject
to a fee. In practice it is best
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finland
economy
focus
& fact file
GDP (USD, nominal) $305.69 billion
GDP per capita (USD) $54,507
GDP growth rate 1.9% (2024)
Unemployment rate 6.8%
Capital: Helsinki Dialling code: +358
Population: 5,614,571 Currency: Euro
Prime Minister: Petteri Orpo
Official languages: Finnish
Time zone: EET (UTC+3)
to let the Finnish host for the
hunting party take care of the
matters involved in getting a
hunting card beforehand.
The hunting card is valid for
one hunting year, which begins
August 1st and ends July 31st of
the following calendar year. The
game management fee includes
hunting insurance, which
covers personal damages caused
by a firearm during hunting.
The insurance is valid for one
hunting year in Finland as well
as in Nordic countries and EU
countries during hunting trips
that last no longer than 60 days.
Hunting rights
In Finland, hunting rights
belong to the landowner, who
may lease the hunting rights
in his domain to another party.
Private persons own 65 per
cent of Finland’s forest, field,
and freshwater areas. Privatelyowned
real estate generally
consists of land and water from
5 to 200 hectares. Hunters have
founded hunting clubs (hunting
associations) and leased areas for
hunting and game management.
The aim is to form sufficiently
large and uniform hunting areas,
particularly for moose and deer
hunting. Today there are over
4,000 hunting clubs in Finland
who have hunting grounds
ranging in size from 2,000 to
10,000 hectares. The clubs take
care of arrangements related to
hunting, game management and
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usiness
Six per cent of the population of
Finland hold a hunting card –
a higher percentage than
anywhere else in Europe.
DOING BUSINESS WITH... finland
elk
Elk is hirvi in the Finnish
language. It is also known
as moose and belongs to the
family of deers. There are
several different types of deers
in Finland: poro, a mountain
reindeer known as the reindeer of
Christmas, and smaller ones like
the well-known bambi reindeer
called valkohäntäpeura. However,
the elk is the largest of all deers,
almost as big as a horse, with big
horns and weighting about 600
kg. The number of elk and deers
reaches almost 100,000 in Finland
and they can be seen almost
anywhere. Elks and deers are shot
by licensed-hunters and hunting
season is from the beginning
of September to the middle of
January; 20,000 elks and deers
are reduced yearly because of the
rarity of natural predators.
supervision in their areas.
The state owns about 25 per
cent of Finland’s land, mainly
in eastern and northern
Finland. Metsähallitus
(State forest enterprise) is
responsible for most of the use
of hunting rights and game
management on state lands.
Hunting permits
Hunting is also allowed
without hunting rights based
on the ownership or leasing of
land. In this case, the hunter
must obtain a hunting permit
from the landowner or game
tenant (holder of hunting
rights). Landowners and
hunting clubs often grant or
sell hunting permits for land or
water areas in their possession.
For hunting small game on
state lands, Metsähallitus sells
seasonal hunting permits and
short-term small game permits
for one to seven days. Small
game permits are sold either
for all small game species
or for small game species
excluding grouses. The small
game permits are personal.
The hunting permit includes
a hunting quota, which is
indicated as the permit’s
hunting score. Metsähallitus
also sells moose hunting
permits for hunting parties,
and personal bear hunting
permits. Hunting permits
for state lands are sold from
late spring onwards. The sale
of short-term small game
hunting permits occurs in two
stages, in June and in August.
Please verify the exact dates
by visiting the Metsähallitus
online service.
A foreigner intending to
hunt in Finland should find
out while still in his native
country how and for what
game he can obtain a hunting
permit. This can be done
conveniently through Finnish
acquaintances. Hunting permit
fees are decided by the holder
of hunting rights. Permits
usually include a game quota
which must not be exceeded.
The fees vary widely depending
on the game animal species
and the area.
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement in Finland
is the responsibility of
several agencies. The Police
of Finland, a national police
agency, is responsible for
most tasks. The two other
main agencies are the Finnish
Border/Coast Guards and the
Finnish Customs.
The Police of Finland is
subordinate to the Ministry
of the Interior and divided
into the National Police
Board, two national units and
11 local police departments.
Within departments, there is
a division between uniformed
patrol police and criminal
investigation police. The
function of each police
department is to maintain
general law and order, prevent
crime, investigate crime and
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Brown Bear
Bear hunting has seen a resurgence
of sorts in Finland. As the brown bear
population has grown, hunters from
a wider area now have the chance
to participate in bear hunting, under
strict rules.
The management plan for the
Finnish brown bear population was
approved in 2007. The plan defines
the guidelines by which the Ministry
of Agriculture and Forestry continues
the systematic management of
Finland’s developing bear population.
A hunter who means to participate
in a bear hunt must first pass a
shooting test. Driving a bear out of its
den or shooting a bear inside its den
is forbidden. Using a food-related
bait is also forbidden, which means
that hunters cannot use carcasses or
unharvested grain fields as hunting
aids, for example. A female bear and
its young cubs (under a year old) are
always protected.
finland
Grouse
Finland’s black grouse population is today estimated
at 350,000–500,000 pairs. You can find black grouse
everywhere in Finland but greater numbers are generally
found in Central Finland´s boreal forested areas.
Hazel grouse are also found almost everywhere in
Finland. It is one of the smaller members of the grouse
family of birds. It thrives in dense forest habitats,
especially in spruce stands. Hazel grouse can be one of
the most challenging birds to harvest because it is hard to
see, since it is a master of camouflage and concealment.
Willow grouse was once the main source of living for
people in Northern Finland. That´s why it is called the
“bird of life”. You´ll find sustainable numbers of willow
grouse only in northern Finland and Rovaniemi or Ivalo
are the airports where connecting flights should be
booked. You can also take a night train from Helsinki
central train station. Rovaniemi is located 800 kilometres
from Helsinki.
other events that threaten
public order and safety,
carry out traffic control and
surveillance, and promote
traffic safety.
The Police University
College is the national
university-level unit
responsible for general
police training, research, and
development. The National
Bureau of Investigation
(Keskusrikospoliisi, KRP)
is the national unit tasked
with fighting international,
organised, and serious crime.
The Finnish Security
Intelligence Service specialises
in the prevention of security
threats of the State, such
as counterintelligence and
terrorism. Supo was an agency
under police administration
but was transferred under the
direct control of the Ministry
of the Interior in 2016.
The Finnish Defence
Forces have provost duties and
jurisdiction within military
installations. The Defence
Forces also have the right to
investigate all military crimes
and most crimes committed
by servicemen against noncivilians.
In addition, the
Defence Forces have the right
to conduct counterespionage
and counter-sabotage
activities related to national
defence. However, the Finnish
Security Intelligence Service
conducts actual criminal
investigations of state
security-related crimes within
the Defence Forces. Military
unit commanders have
jurisdiction of investigations
over minor infractions.
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USineSS
RetaileR fOcUS
RuoTo
WWW.RUOTO.FI
SHOW
bUSineSS
InTeRnATIonAL
sPoRTsmAn’s
fAIR
WHERE: RIIHIMÄKI, FINLAND
WHEN: JUNE 7-9, 2024
LEARN MORE:
WWW.ERAMESSUT.FI/EN
what they say:
“Welcome to Ruoto! We are the biggest hunting and fishing store in Finland,
founded in 2012. Our friendly and professional staff are happy to help you in
stores (located in seven cities in finland, see below) and online – if you can’t
make it to our store, just give us a call or send an email if you have any questions.
Our product range covers more than 50,000 items. From our selection you will
find the best gear for fishing, hunting, boating and other outdoor activities.
Shopping online at www.ruoto.fi is safe.”
TUUSULA STORE +358 20 779 0971 shop@ruoto.fi / metsastys@ruoto.fi
ESPOO STORE +358 20 779 0975 tampere@ruoto.fi
TAMPERE STORE +358 20 779 0970 tampere@ruoto.fi
KAARINA STORE +358 20 779 0978 kaarina@ruoto.fi
OULU STORE +358 20 779 0974 oulu@ruoto.fi
KUOPIO STORE +358 20 779 0977 kuopio@ruoto.fi
LISALMI STORE +358 40 710 1971 iisalmi@ruoto.fi
ManUfactUReR fOcUS
Ase uTRA oy
VALOKAARENTIE 8, FI-80710 LEHMO, FINLAND
+358 10 423 8810 CONTACT@ASEUTRA.FI WWW.ASEUTRA.FI
Ase Utra Oy is one of the largest manufacturers of sound suppressors in the world.
Total suppressor manufacturing usually exceeds over 10,000 each year. Since 1994
Ase Utra has developed and manufactured sound suppressors for the needs of
hunters, sport shooters and military and law enforcement users. The Ase Utra sound
suppressors have proven to be extremely durable and reliable products in demanding
conditions. In addition to sport shooters and hunters, Ase Utra sound suppressors
are in use with law enforcement and military units in across the world. The patented
products are the result of continuous research and development. Quality, in both
operation and products, is the foundation of the company.
what they say:
“The International Sportsmen’s
Fair is the biggest fair organised
in Finland for the hunting sector.
The Sportsmen’s Fair has been
organised in Riihimäki since 1972.
The fair recently took place for
the 24th time in Riihimäki Sports
Park on 9th to 12th of June 2022.
The leafy Sports Park is a handy
and pleasant location for the
fair. Hunting, fishing, trekking
and nature enthusiasts and
professionals get a chance to
explore the commercial services
and products available and meet
with the experts of the various
national organisations operating in
the field.
There is no other event in
Finland that allows visitors to
explore the industry’s products and
the field in general as extensively.
You can explore the trophy
exhibition and taxidermy section,
test your skills on the shooting
simulators and learn about the
secrets of game gourmet.
40,000 visitors, 500 operators in
more than 350 departments.”
USefUl cOntactS
FINNISH WILDLIFE AGENCY
FANTSINTIE 13–14 FI-00890 HELSINKI
+358 29 431 2001
ASIAKASPALVELU@RIISTA.FI
WWW.RIISTA.FI
THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
AND FORESTRY
P.O. BOX 30, FI-00023 GOVERNMENT
+358 29 516 001
WWW.MMM.FI
METSÄHALLITUS
P.O. BOX 94, FI-01301 VANTAA
+358 20 564 100
WWW.METSA.FI GTW
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MAKING CONTACT
Venom 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope
Differences in
the quality of
the glass and
construction
have always
been the main
differentiators
in the hierarchy of Vortex optics,
but they’re not the only things
that separate one product line
from another.
Check out this FAQ video that
breaks down the benefits
and differences between the
Diamondback Tactical, Venom,
and Strike Eagle tactical
riflescopes.
VORTEX OPTICS
Venom 3-15x44 FFP
Riflescope
Vortex introduces
two new Venom
riflescopes
Do you need an LPVO for
run-and-gun shooting, or
is long-range tactical more
your thing? Watch this
product overview to see if
the new Venom ® 1-6x24
SFP or Venom ® 3-15x44
FFP is right for you.
Vortex has announced new additions to its popular Venom riflescope line for 2024.
The Venom 1-6x24 SFP and Venom 3-15x44 FFP deliver versatile, feature-rich options for
entry-level carbine users, recreational shooters, and even self-defence.
VENOM 1-6x24 SFP RIFLESCOPE
More sprint in your run and gun
Speed, workhorse reliability, and
downrange accuracy combine in a LPVO
built for the demands of entry-level
carbine users. The Venom® 1-6x24 SFP
delivers solid construction, true 1x-6x
magnification, and an illuminated AR-
BDC3 reticle for fast, accurate target
acquisition at short- to mid-range.
Illuminated reticle delivers fast target
acquisition.
Second focal plane design ensures an
easy-to-see reticle image throughout
entire magnification range.
Throw-lever (included) for precise
magnification adjustments on the fly.
VENOM 3-15x44 FFP RIFLESCOPES
Speed and accuracy, near and far
Workhorse reliability and accuracy on
targets no matter the range. The Venom®
3-15x44 FFP delivers great glass quality,
impressive magnification, an EBR-7C
reticle, available in MOA or MRAD, for
fast, precise corrections at distance, plus
throw-lever zoom control and wide field
of view for rapidly engaging targets up
close.
First focal plane design means the
reticle’s subtensions remain accurate at all
magnification levels.
REVSTOP® Zero System ensures
a rapid reindexing and reliable zero
adjustments.
Single-piece, 34mm aluminium tube for
strength and greater range of travel.
Capped windage, exposed elevation
turrets strike a perfect balance between
quick adjustments and precise dialling
control.
Throw-lever (included) for precise
magnification adjustments on the fly.
Cut from a solid block of aircraft-grade
aluminium, the Venom 3-15x44 FFP’s
robust 34mm tube accommodates massive
amounts of elevation and windage
travel. Pair with the Vortex 34mm Pro
Riflescope Rings – now available in Low
.95in – and you have a rock-solid, ultraprecise
mounting system complete with
torque specs laser-engraved on the rings
so you’ll never forget.
About
American owned, veteran-owned,
Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics designs,
engineers, produces, and distributes a
complete line of premium sport optics,
accessories and apparel. Dedicated to
providing unrivalled customer service
and exceptional quality, Vortex backs
its products with the unconditional,
transferrable, lifetime VIP warranty. Built
on over 30 years of experience in the
optics industry, Vortex has emerged as a
leader in the optics market.
www.vortexoptics.com
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MAKING CONTACT
F.A.I.R.
See F.A.I.R. on stand #1-615
F.A.I.R.’s Fossari at IWA
Visit Italian shotgun manufacturer F.A.I.R. at this year’s IWA show and you’ll be excited by
the quality of the company’s new line of Fossari shotguns.
F.A.I.R. has concentrated
all of its 50 years of
manufacturing experience,
design and expertise to
conceive its latest over-andunder
masterpiece, a shotgun
designed to compete and win
at the highest level.
The fresh Fossari line,
that you can take a look at
over on IWA stand #1-615,
integrates the most advanced
technological solutions in a
shotgun featuring the Boss
locking system, which focuses
on size, balance and weight.
Everything has been analysed
with the utmost precision to
meet the technical needs of
any shooter, be it novice or
professional.
The idea of creating the
Fossari line stems from the
need to create a shotgun that
was designed and conceived
for shooting champions
– shooters who have been
practising diligently and who
are looking for a shotgun
specifically designed for
their needs. Fossari has been
purposely designed to bring
its buyers to a higher level and
to ensure that the shotgun
leads them to performance and
concentration, both key skills
that the sport requires.
The team at F.A.I.R. says
that the new Fossari shotgun
“… is a flawless blend of
tradition and technology.” The
cutting-edge technological
solutions and elegant design
make it an exceptional shotgun
for competitive shooting and
it’s certainly worth taking time
out of your IWA schedule to
take a look.
F.A.I.R. technology
XBD system: In all the
Fossari models the trigger
mechanisms are removable.
The operation is easily
performed without tools.
Simply press the release
button located in the upper
part of the trigger unit.
This simplification of the
process, in addition to
offering an obvious technical
advantage, greatly improves
the maintenance phases of the
shotgun.
TREX: The iron forend
provided with numbered
interchangeable insert (made
from special steel). They
interchange at the support
point between the barrel tenon
and the iron forend itself,
allowing the shooter to easily
tighten any excess tolerances
that arise from high usage of
the shotgun.
IRF: All Fossari models are
made with an interchangeable
insert in the breech made
of hardened and chromed
steel. This ensures maximum
durability of the weapon both
against wear and corrosion
generated by ammunition
gases.
X-CONES, XR-TRIGGER, XR-
STOCK, XBORES and much
more…
There is a Fossari shotgun
designed for each type of
competitive shooting: TRAP,
SKEET and SPORTING
versions. If you want to
achieve maximum versatility
in a competition shotgun, the
Fossari Sporting BSR model
is the shotgun you are looking
for. Stocked in Montecarlo
style wood, with XR-STOCK®
adjustable stock, adjustable
single trigger (optional) and
adjustable top rib, made of
resistant light alloy, which
allows you to change the point
of impact on the target. These
are some of the technological
features of this splendid model.
About
Since its creation in 1971,
F.A.I.R. has been committed
to an intensive research
and development program
and to the use of the latest
technology and materials
in the manufacturing of
its shotguns. This focus on
technical innovation, while
still following the centuries old
gun manufacturing traditions
of Northern Italy, is a key
element of the company’s
success in creating functional
and highly reliable sports and
hunting shotguns.
F.A.I.R. shotguns are
designed in partnership with
its clients across the globe and
are, therefore, specially attuned
to the requirements of different
hunting and competition
disciplines.
+39 030 861162
info@fossari.it
www.fossari.it
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THE EVOLUTION OF ELCAN
SpecterDR 1x/4x and SpecterDR 1.5x/6x NEW for 2024
New for 2024 the ELCAN SpecterDR 1x/4x and 1.5x/6x Dual Role Optical Sights, the world’s first truly dual field of view combat optics,
come equipped with Integrated Picatinny Rails, Ambidextrous Magnification Throw Levers, Improved Battery Covers and hard wearing
CERAKOTE ® performance finishes in Black or Flat Dark Earth. See the Evolution of ELCAN at your Dealer or online at Armament.com
For dealer opportunites contact: sales@armament.com
Introducing the all new Baracuda 8
- Extremely versatile domed-head pellet
- Lightweight pellet for FT and HFT competitions
- Also great choice for small game hunting
- Suitable for airguns with a muzzle
energy as low as 6 ft/lb
Baracuda 8 - the new standard in .177
These pellets deliver excellent accuracy and consistency and work well across a wide variety of air rifles and applications.
The pellets are available in the common head size of 4.51 mm and are packed in secure screw-one tins.
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MAKING CONTACT
Cleaning Brush
See Ballistol on stand #4-550
Chamber Brush
Ballistol introduces
cleaning brushes and
handy Universal Oil
bottle
Are you tired of struggling to clean your firearms effectively? Look no further than the new
products from Ballistol. The German company has designed three exceptional brushes that
will support your cleaning routine and ensure the longevity and accuracy of your firearms.
Cleaning Brush
Say goodbye to stubborn residue
Let’s start with the Cleaning Brush.
It features dense bronze bristles that
deliver superior cleaning power and
durability. The bronze bristles are
meticulously designed to effectively
remove dirt, debris, and fouling from
every nook and cranny of your firearm.
With the Cleaning Brush, you can
trust that your firearms will maintain
their optimal performance, even after
frequent use. Say goodbye to stubborn
residue and hello to a cleaner, more
reliable firearm.
Chamber Brush
Maintains the shooting accuracy of your
f irearms
Next up is the Chamber Brush. The
precision-fit of the Chamber Brush
ensures thorough and efficient cleaning,
thereby maintaining the shooting
accuracy of your firearms. Don’t let
dirt build-up compromise your shooting
experience.
Oil Brush
Sustainable alternative to traditional
brushes
Third, is the Oil Brush. This versatile
brush not only cleans your firearms
effectively but also offers a sustainable
alternative to traditional brushes. With
natural bristles, the Ballistol oil brush
is environmentally friendly, making it
an excellent choice for responsible gun
owners. Additionally, it effortlessly
spreads oil evenly, protecting against
rust and corrosion.
Ballistol Universal Oil
Handy 100ml bottle with an innovative
dosing tip
Finally, Ballistol introduces its
Universal Oil, now in a handy 100ml
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Oil Brush
BALLISTOL
Ballistol Universal Oil
Ballistol has launched four
attractive products to keep your
f irearms in top-notch condition.
bottle with an innovative dosing
tip. Experience precise application,
control over oil flow, long-lasting
results, and cost-effective benefits.
Refillable and environmentally
friendly, this versatile oil is the
ultimate solution for all your
lubricating and protecting needs. Try
Ballistol for unparalleled performance
and satisfaction.
In summary, Ballistol has launched
four attractive products to keep your
firearms in top-notch condition. Of
course, all brushes are compatible
with Ballistol cleaning rods. For
people who do not have a Ballistol
cleaning rod yet, Ballistol has thread
adapters from the most popular
cleaning rod suppliers in its range.
Don’t settle for subpar cleaning
tools – always choose gun care
products from Ballistol for
clean, efficient, and long-lasting
performance.
About
Ballistol has been manufacturing its
tried-and-tested universal oil for 120
years. It is a successful company with
a pioneering spirit and a high degree
of innovation, which exports to more
than 60 countries worldwide. The
continuously expanding portfolio
consists mostly of self-developed and
self-produced products. In addition
to the three great classics Ballistol
Universal Oil, Ballistol Animal and
Neo-Ballistol home remedy, the range
has grown to a technology series,
weapon care series, bicycle care series
and many more. Today the product
range of Ballistol embraces more than
80 products. Furthermore, in recent
years, regular investments have been
made in the continuous optimisation of
process flows as well as in the areas of
further development and innovation.
www.ballistol.de
L154
High precision competition
sport pistols
Designed for champions
„Made in Germany“
In-house manufactured
parts made of finest
materials for the high
quality standards of STP
Reliable CNC parts only
Check out our 1911 and
2011 handguns on
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A shot of passion

See Tasmanian Tiger on stand #6-129
The 2024
TT Program
TASMANIAN TIGER
For the 2024 season, Tasmanian Tiger –
the German premium supplier of
professional military and police equipment
– is introducing new special backpacks for
short missions and long-lasting operations.
Suitable for both professional and
civilian use is a robust travel bag made
of Cordura with thoughtful features.
Water-repellent document sleeves
and high-frequency welded, waterproof
pack sacks offer the possibility of using
equipment in adverse weather conditions
and transporting it during amphibious
operations, for example.
Handling is optimised with the enhanced
magazine pouch collection (MK III
versions). Newly designed elastic magazine
pouches (EL) combine flexibility of use with
light weight. A modular magazine pouch
can be used for pistol and rifle magazines.
Backpacks for short and long range
With its newly developed Y2 Carrying
System, the small TT Modular Combat
Pack 24 SL offers an extremely wide range
of variation in back length adjustment,
making it suitable for both petite and very
tall individuals. Like all modular backpacks
from Tasmanian Tiger, the 24-litre
backpack can be expanded both outside and
inside with pouches and equipment.
For missions in adverse conditions or
amphibious operations, the waterproof
taped TT Sentinel 35 WP with roll-top
closure suits perfectly. Its volume of 35
litres can be compressed by circumferential
straps, MOLLE in laser-cut design on the
sides allows for individual adaptation.
With the TT Base Pack 75, Tasmanian
Tiger introduces a larger version of the TT
Base Pack 52 for multi-week operations.
Its volume can be expanded up to 90 litres
by adjusting the height of the lid or even
removing it and using the roll-top snow
guard.
Rugged Travel Bag with backpack
function
Made of rugged Cordura (700 denier),
the TT Duffel features a large, lockable
opening for convenient loading and
removable stowable backpack shoulder
straps. The shoulder straps also serve as
a carry handle as well as single shoulder
straps. Various interior compartments
and bungee cords make it easy to stow
small items and clothing. MOLLE on the
exterior allows for individual adaptation.
The bag is available with 45- and 65-litres
volume.
Water Repellent Document Sleeves and
Waterproof Pack Sacks
Water-resistant document, cell phone
and tablet sleeves combine protection
from unpleasant weather conditions with
convenient handling. Rugged, waterproof
welded pack sacks with roll closure and
valve for compression are offered in three
sizes (15-, 25-, 48-litres). They are IP64
tested (dustproof, protection against
splashing water from all sides).
www.tasmaniantiger.info
IT'S TIME FOR A
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accessories
Manufacturer of:
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• SPECIALITY TOOLS
• MAGAZINE RELEASES
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