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Suwanee, Ga. – InVeris Training Solutions (booth #12454) will display its full range of live-fire and virtual training products at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Jan. 18-21, 2022. The Show will mark the debut of VR-DT (Virtual Reality – Decisions and Tactics). The fully immersive VR-DT enhances training for de-escalation, safety tactics, mental health crisis intervention, use of force and protocol.

“InVeris leverages more than 95 years of industry-leading experience for shooting ranges, and this year, with VR-DT, we’re going to be showcasing our newest immersive virtual training system as well,” said InVeris Chief Executive Officer Al Weggeman. “Between our live-fire and virtual solutions and our unparalleled combination of in-house military and law enforcement expertise, InVeris continues to prove and solidify its position as a premier provider of training, no matter your need.”

At SHOT Show, InVeris will feature its industry-leading shooting range equipment, including the XWT wireless target carrier, GranTrap rubber bullet trap, steel bullet trap, SafeZone shooting stall, and three Multi-Function Stationary Infantry Targets (MF-SIT).

InVeris will offer a key conference session at SHOT Show’s Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP), presenting “Shooting Range Maintenance and Best Practices” on Tuesday, Jan. 18, from 10:45-11:45 a.m. in Lido Room 3001A, part of the Venetian Expo. Company representatives will discuss the importance of preventative maintenance for shooting ranges. Show attendees can register for this LEEP session at LEEP: Law Enforcement Education Program – NSSF SHOT Show 2022

InVeris will also demonstrate the MF-SIT with LOMAH (location of miss and hit) at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range on Monday, Jan. 17.

Safari Club International (SCI) is excited to announce that KUIU has become a national sponsor of SCI. As sportsmen and women around the world know, KUIU is a high-performance hunting gear company known for using cutting-edge innovation to build gear with uncompromised quality and performance.

Since its founding in 2011, KUIU has listened to trusted hunters and guides to provide customers with products that withstand the most rigorous conditions. The top-tier outfitter’s gear is tested in the field on the world’s most challenging hunts, ensuring the products they put their name on won’t let you down. SCI and KUIU therefore form a natural partnership, as organizations that are steadfastly committed to delivering the best for hunters without compromise. 

“Hunting and hands-on conservation are inseparable, so KUIU is proud to partner with SCI to promote our shared goals”, said Melissa Woolf, KUIU’s CEO. “SCI’s leadership in wildlife conservation and protecting our freedom to hunt fits perfectly with KUIU’s mission and we look forward to working together for years to come.”

KUIU has not only built an excellent reputation in the hunting community for its products, but also for its conservation efforts through KUIU Conservation Direct. This conservation initiative is entirely company and customer-funded, with every dollar invested going towards a tangible conservation project that contributors and volunteers can see. No one involved with Conservation Direct is paid; all dollars and volunteer hours go toward current projects KUIU is pursuing.

“We are thrilled to formalize SCI’s relationship with KUIU so that we may continue, together, our ongoing efforts to protect the freedom to hunt,” said SCI & SCI Foundation CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “We commend their impressive involvement in wildlife conservation, and we welcome them as a valued partner.”

AG Composites announces a new carbon fiber rifle stock design that is both aesthetically appealing and highly functional – the AG Edge.

The new AG Edge series features an angular, functional buttstock making it ideal for custom options such as QD cups. In addition, the bottom side of the forend is flat which is optimal for mounting different rail systems. The pistol grip has just the right vertical angle for comfort and the palm swell is the ideal size for shooting and hunting enthusiasts.

Consistent with AG Composites’ custom, the new AG Edge series stocks are available in different color and camo options, right- and left-handed models, and with an adjustable cheek riser. All Edge series stocks can be inletted for Remington 700 actions or one of several Remington clone options: Defiance, Kelbly, Lone Peak, Big Horn, Terminus, and others. Contact us to order your AG Edge today! The new design can be seen at www.agcomposites.com.

Stock specifications:

About AG Composites
AG Composites is a veteran-owned company that designs and manufactures advanced composite products in Owens Cross Roads, Ala. The company uses modern design software to create Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and the highest quality carbon fiber, epoxy and paint to make their line of rifle stocks. Every stock is tested with the action, bottom metal and barrel hardware before it ships to the customer. The company is known for delivering their products in weeks, not months. AG Composites’ mission is to be the most responsive, reliable and supportive supplier in the advanced composites industry. The company can be reached at 1-833-AGSTOCK, [email protected] or  www.agcomposites.com

Outdoor Edge – America’s leading manufacturer of knives and tools for all things outdoors – announces the new RazorCape, the latest addition to its trendsetting lineup of knives featuring the company’s patented RazorSafe blade change system.

The RazorCape is a lightweight knife that features two replaceable, scalpel-sharp, 3-inch caping blades to perform the intricate task of caping an animal; two replaceable, scalpel-sharp, 3-inch drop point blades suited for the heavy lifting of field dressing and quartering your game; and a single 3-inch gutting blade to effortlessly cut beneath the hide without piercing internal organs, all made from Japanese 420J2 stainless steel and hand-finished to achieve their razor-sharp edges. The blades are seated in a black oxide-coated steel blade holder, providing the strength of a traditional knife. The handle is constructed from a lightweight, one-piece, non-slip Grivory polymer. The stainless steel blades have a Rockwell-C Hardness (HRC) rating of 55-56, offering tremendous control and precision and better edge retention. The knife weighs just two ounces and has an overall length of 7.1 inches. Developed with the minimalist in mind this is a perfect multi blade combo for in-the-field gutting, skinning, and caping big game animals taken anywhere in the world.

Outdoor Edge’s award-winning, patented RazorSafe system allows you to change blades quickly, easily, and safely with the push of a button. MSRP for the RazorCape is $53.95. For more information on the RazorCape, as well as the full line of Outdoor Edge products, call toll-free 1-800-477-3343; email  [email protected]; or visit www.outdooredge.com.

RazorCape Specifications

Overall Length: 7.1 in / 18.0 cm
Caping Blade (2 Pcs): 3.0 in / 7.6 cm
Drop Point Blade (2 Pcs.): 3.0 in / 7.6 cm
Gutting Blade (1 Pcs): 3.0 in / 7.6 cm
Knife Weight: 2.0 oz / 57 g
Knife Blade Steel: Japanese 420J2 stainless steel
Rockwell-C Hardness: 55-56
Holder: 420J2 with black-oxide coating
Knife Handle: Grivory® with TPR inserts and stainless steel pocket clip
MSRP: $53.95

Federal Ammunition has signed on as the Centennial Sponsor of the Boone and Crockett Club’s 31st Big Game Awards that will be held July 21-23, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri. The event recognizes the biggest heads, horns, and antlers from North America entered into the Boone and Crockett Club’s record book during the last three years. The 31st Big Game Awards coincides with the centennial anniversary of the National Collection of Heads and Horns as well as  Federal’s 100-year anniversary as one of the largest ammunition manufacturing companies in America.

“Federal Ammunition is proud to be the Centennial Sponsor of the 31st Big Game Awards to celebrate the synergy between our 100 years in business and the conservation of the nation’s wildlife species,” commented Federal’s Conservation Manager, Jon Zinnel. “Federal has long supported conservation efforts both through the excise taxes we pay on the sale of ammunition as part of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration program, as well as through philanthropic support of conservation and advocacy organizations,” stated Zinnel. “We are excited to celebrate the successes of hunters having the opportunity to hunt amazing animals only because of extraordinary efforts to conserve them and the habitat on which they depend.”

When the National Collection of Heads and Horns was dedicated in May 1922, Boone and Crockett Club member and the collection’s original curator William T. Hornaday noted that “The National Collection of Heads and Horns was founded and formed as a duty owed to the American people and to the vanishing big game of the world… As wild animal extermination now is proceeding all over the world, it is saddening to think that 100 years hence many of the species now shown in our collection will have become totally extinct.” However, most of those North American species have not gone extinct and, in fact have thrived thanks largely to sustainable wildlife management and the consistent funding provided through the excise tax paid by companies like Federal Ammunition. 

In response to public interest generated by the National Collection of Heads and Horns in the 1920s, and increased interest in the recovery and conservation of big game species, the Club established an official measurement and scoring system for trophy big game. The National Collection and the measurement system were initially conceived to record species of North American big game thought to be vanishing. As conservation efforts began to pay dividends and populations recovered, so did the number of mature male specimens. Wildlife managers and others in the scientific community soon recognized that the system was an effective means of tracking the success of new conservation policies and programs. Trophy entry into the Boone and Crockett Club’s records program now occurs during three-year periods, followed by a public display of the finest trophies entered in each category and the Big Game Awards banquet. Only the top trophies in each category are invited to final awards judging and only invited trophies remeasured by the Judges Panel are eligible to receive awards.

“The nation’s awakening to the conservation crisis a century ago led to the passage of legislation supported by the Boone and Crockett Club, including the excise tax paid by the shooting sports industry that has largely bankrolled our conservation successes,” commented Tony A. Schoonen, chief executive officer of the Boone and Crockett Club. “It is fitting that the centennial of Federal and the centennial of a display that helped to raise that awareness coincide. I have had the pleasure of working with Federal for over 20 years and their commitment to conservation is significant and very real. We are happy to have Federal as our Centennial Sponsor of the 31st Big Game Awards so that we can celebrate our conservation successes together.”

Shoot Like A Girl is pleased to announce its attendance and exhibition at the 2022 Industry Day at the Range Event in Boulder City, Nevada. Bringing their mobile range to Industry Day, Shoot Like A Girl looks to demonstrate their state-of-the-art military grade firearm simulator to those in attendance. This is the second of many stops Shoot Like A Girl will make in 2022, and attendance is limited to invitees only.

“We’re excited to bring the mobile range to Industry Day,” said Founder and President of Shoot Like A Girl, Karen Butler. “This provides an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of our indoor firearm simulator to top media invitees while showcasing the Shoot Like A Girl mission and message to those who inquire. I’m proud of how much we’ve grown and exhibiting at Industry Day at the Range is a perfect way to share our message of empowering women and their families with the industry.

During 2021, Shoot Like A Girl’s trailer travelled across the country allowing women of all demographics and their families the opportunity to shoot a pistol, rifle, and bow in a safe and controlled environment. With instruction from all-female, certified staff, women are shown the basics of firearm safety while being encouraged to be confident with a firearm.

Industry Day at the Range is a one-day annual event held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club on the day prior to SHOT Show. Invited media and buyers receive an exclusive access to brands and exhibitors on January 17, 2022.

For more information about Industry Day at the Range please visit shotshowrangeday.com. For details about Shoot Like A Girl and their mission to empower female shooters please visit ShootLikeAGirl.com.

Missoula, Montana — onX Hunt, in partnership with Southwick Associates, has completed a deep dive look into the new wave of hunters that have entered the space in the past few years, with a focus on those who started hunting at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. In addition, onX Hunt also looked at more experienced hunters and their reactions to the new faces.

While everyone acknowledges the pandemic has sparked a resurgence in interest in the outdoors, no one really had a handle on the size of this wave until now. 2020 saw a 25% increase in hunters in the United States. This comes after decades of decline that had hunting advocates and state agencies scrambling with R3 (Retain, Recruit, Reactivate) efforts.

Not surprisingly, most of the new hunters cited COVID-related reasons for having the interest and time to take up hunting. What many may find surprising is the degree to which existing hunters are excited by this influx. Complaints of overcrowding or inexperienced hunters seemed plenty, but the data show that 65% of existing hunters support the new crop, compared to only 27% who had concerns. 

Diversity is also improving, with 17% of these new hunters being non-white, and 22% of them identifying as female. This new generation is also overwhelmingly motivated by the ability to harvest their own meat, with 47% reporting that as their primary motivation to hunt. As questions about food safety increase, so has the desire to control personal food chains. 

A few numbers also stood out, primarily when hunters were asked where they turned for education and guidance. The impact of the past few decades of lost hunters is readily apparent as a family member only makes up 20% of mentors for new hunters. Instead, this new generation has relied on friends who hunt (more than 40%) or a spouse/partner (20%). 

The National Deer Association (NDA) January Beer and Deer Webinar will feature Mark Turner, with University of Tennessee. Supporters can tune in today, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. EST for this month’s episode – Quality Matters: Forage Nutrition for Deer. To register for this, and other NDA Beer & Deer webinars, please visit the Beer & Deer webpage at DeerAssociation.com. 

“We are really excited to have Mark join us for this month’s episode of Beer and Deer, knowing he has a lot to offer on the topics at hand,” said NDA President and CEO, Nick Pinizzotto. “This episode will be packed full of valuable information for our listeners, and we look forward to having everyone join us.”

Turner is currently a Graduate Research Assistant with the University of Tennessee Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries department. He has extensive experience working with other researchers on a variety of studies and publications involving wildlife and habitats.

Join NDA the second Wednesday of every month to sit in with NDA’s staff and guests as they cover a topic related to deer hunting, habitat management, or the latest in deer research. Additionally, each episode includes a message from Nick Pinizzotto where he discusses everything from behind-the-scenes business at NDA, to important updates in grassroots conservation, advocacy and hunter recruitment efforts.

To catch up or watch previous episodes, please visit the Beer & Deer playlist on NDA’s YouTube channel. 

Okay, so you found the Outdoor Network and binged watched the latest hunting show, giving you hunting fever! Whitetail season is just around the corner; but, now what? Where do you even start? Stepping into the hunting world for the first time can be overwhelming to say the least. Good news, you’re not the first person to “start hunting.” Many of us didn’t come from hunting families or the passion got lost somewhere between Great Grandpa and you. Luckily, the sources of information this day in age are endless. Here’s a short guide to get you from the couch to putting meat in your freezer!

Off To A Great Start…

There’s a few hills you have to climb before you can get into the woods! First step on your journey is taking your hunter’s safety course. Many states have partnered with the NRA online interactive course, making it convenient. Now, you’ll have a foundation or get a good reminder on the paramount of safety. Becoming aquatinted with your States hunting seasons and regulations will follow this step. The most popular Whitetail seasons are Archery, Muzzleloader and Rifle. Depending on where you are hunting special Shotgun zones may offer another option. So, your selected tool will weigh heavily on where and how you hunt. Now, I bet you already feel the distance between you and that whitetail growing; but, it’s closer than you think! 

It’s all in the prep work!

We could get caught up all day discussing selecting the right camo pattern, comparing brands and what gear you should have. This article is here to help you with the basics. Its key when selecting your gear to pay attention to the climate you’ll be hunting in! You don’t want to get caught in early season gear when hunting the winters of the Northern states! The basic rule of thumb is you want to break up your silhouette so whether you’re wearing hand-me-down camo or top of the line gear the whitetail won’t discriminate! However, how you prep that camo is a crucial piece in hunting success. Now, if you talk to the old-timers they all have tips and tricks on how they store their hunting clothes to make it smell more like the outdoors. Nonetheless, I’m just here to say make sure you’re washing your gear in non-scented laundry detergent. You can choose from a variety at your local sporting goods section. Sense of smell is the Whitetails biggest defense! You may have heard the expression “that doe blew me.” In most instances a deer will smell you before actually seeing you. It’s a crucial course of action to keep it out of contact with other human smelling items, as much as possible. You can spend money on fancy scent-controlled storage bags; but, I’ve have used just your basic vacuum storage bags you pick up at the department store and it works just fine. The point I’m getting to here is all the nice gear that makes the outdoors comfortable and easy will come with time; but, not something to hinder you from getting into the woods and seeing that Whitetail!

Versacarry is proud to announce the 2022 new products added to the broad line of holsters and accessories that Versacarry offers. The new Versatac Lineo greatly expands the types of holsters available to Versacarry customers. Versacarry holsters continue to be proudly made in the USA.   

Obsidian IWB: The flagship holsters in the new product line are the Obsidian Essential and Obsidian Deluxe. Both Obsidian models are optics compatible custom-molded polymer holsters and feature adjustable retention. The Obsidian Deluxe has a raised protective backing and adjustable grip concealment. 

Comfort Flex Custom: The New Comfort Flex Custom Inside the Waistband Holster from Versacrry combines the best of holster types with the secure hold of a custom-molded polymer front and the comfort of a leather and padded holster. The CFC is optics compatible and has Ant-Snag protection. 

Insurgent IWB/OWB:  The new Insurgent Holster from Versacarry combines a polymer front holster with a comfortable leather back and can be used as an inside, or outside the waistband holster. The optics compatible holster was designed to fit a wide range of firearms and barrel lengths.

Insurgent Mag Carrier: Carry two spare magazines with the new Insurgent Mag Carrier from Versacarry. This dual carry magazine holder can be used as an inside or outside the waistband holster. The custom-molded polymer front and adjustable retention keep spare magazines in place. The comfortable backing is made with premium water buffalo leather. 

Helping Outdoor Companies Add Executives

HeadHunters NW, the premier executive recruiting firm focused exclusively and deliberately on talent acquisition for the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry, will attend the 2022 SHOT Show®, to meet with outdoor organizations and recruit talented executives for their rosters. Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), SHOT Show will be held at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 18-21.

“SHOT Show is incomparable when it comes to networking with industry leaders and top talent,” stated HeadHunters NW President Shaylene Keiner. “We look forward to an in-person tradeshow where we can finally re-connect with all the folks we’ve missed seeing since 2019.”

Throughout the pandemic, HeadHunters NW has continued a trajectory of expansion. According to Keiner, “Our internal growth positions us for success as we serve the industry’s leading organizations. Plus, our customers get to take advantage of the technology we’ve added to our portfolio of services.”

HeadHunters NW Enhancements

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – iSportsman, the leading outdoor recreational management software solution for large and small properties and natural resource programs, is excited to announce that interns Nick Zahniser and Victoria Tillinghast have both been hired for full-time positions. The hiring comes at a key time in the company’s growth as it recently launched a new product, iSportsman ARX, to manage a variety of activities on privately owned lands and is rebranding its primary iSportsman product for government entities as iSportsman GX.

Zahniser will serve as iSportsman’s Marketing Coordinator, overseeing the company’s social media efforts and coordinating a breadth of marketing initiatives and projects to promote the brand’s product lines. Zahniser graduated from Old Dominion University (ODU) in the spring of 2021, as a marketing major and founding member of the ODU chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a professional marketing fraternity. As an intern, he supported iSportsman’s social media efforts, developed content for the company’s website and contributed to the creation of a variety of marketing materials. 

Tillinghast has been hired as Technical Writer for ASciS, iSportsman’s sister company and developer of the software used to support iSportsman GX. In that role, Tillinghast will support iSportsman’s and ASciS’s  business capture efforts through proposal development, create user guides and client materials, serve as managing editor of iSportsman’s newsletter and provide content for their website. She recently graduated from ODU with a B.A. in English and a concentration in journalism. 

“As a first-generation student, I found the internship opportunity provided by iSportsman critical to my professional development,” says Tillinghast, “I’m excited for the opportunity to now put the skills I  learned as an intern to more use as a full-time employee with iSportsman and ASciS.” 

Both companies have worked with local universities such as ODU, Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, William & Mary and the University of Virginia to attract and develop young talent (most often from the technology and coding disciplines) and where able, promote them to full-time associates. The hiring of Zahniser and Tillinghast is an extension of these efforts. 

Riton Optics is pleased to introduce new products for 2022. Riton has been focused on providing consumers with high quality optics and unmatched service at the industry’s most competitive prices. From their home base in Tucson, Arizona, this Military/Law Enforcement Veteran owned optics company has become the industry’s fastest growing optics company by standing out from the competition in quality, value and service.

“We are excited to finally present our new product line for 2022” Riton Optics Founder and CEO, Brady Speth, stated, “We took all of our customer feedback, and our team has created new optics and accessories that I’m proud have the Riton shield.”

Riton will be displaying these new products at Shot Show next week in Las Vegas. For more information on Riton Optics new products for 2022, please see ritonoptics.com.

About Riton

Riton is the only Law Enforcement and Military Veteran-Owned optics company in the world, founded on the premise that customers should be able to buy quality optics and have the industry’s best service at every price point. Riton is passionate about offering high quality optics at the industry’s most competitive prices, and always putting the customer first. Every Riton optic goes through a rigorous dual inspection process in Tucson and is backed by the Riton Promise Warranty which includes rapid product replacement on all returns. For more information on Riton and to SEE THE DIFFERENCE, visit ritonoptics.com. 

Action Target Inc., the global leader in modern live-fire shooting ranges announced a teaming agreement with VirTra Inc., the global leader of judgmental and use-of-force firearms training simulators.  Under this agreement, the two companies will work together to provide the industry with best-in-class solutions for both simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges.

Action Target provides the broadest end-to-end solution for live-fire shooting range facilities for law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets worldwide. This teaming agreement with VirTra will further expand Action Target’s capabilities and provide the necessary simulation solutions often required as part of our customer’s training facilities.

“Action Target is excited to join forces with VirTra, a like-minded global leader and innovator,” said Action Target CEO Mike Birch. “We believe in working with companies, such as VirTra that share not only our core values but also possess the leadership and experience to provide best-in-class product solutions to meet the demands of our industry.”

More than 400 law enforcement and military locations, spanning local police and the federal government currently use VirTra simulators to improve judgment, critical thinking, communication skills, and decision-making during highly stressful encounters. Bringing together both companies’ expertise will allow for an unmatched innovative assortment of training solutions from Action Target and VirTra.

About Action Target Inc.

After the debut of the new 9mm Stance, updates to Renegauge, and new Model 110s, Savage Arms is adding two new rifle designs to the growing list of guns slated for launch in 2022.

“2022 is off to an impressive start for Savage,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “And we’re not done yet! Today we’re building on this momentum with the Impulse Elite Precision, a rifle that adds the lightning-fast Impulse straight-pull action to an already robust and reliably accurate long-range design. And the new Savage 64 Precision offers new potential by extending the range of the rimfire by building Precision Series upgrades into a design that’s popular with plinkers and target shooters.”

Impulse Elite Precision

Impulse Elite Precision has an intuitive straight-pull action bedded in an Adjustable Core Competition chassis from Modular Driven Technologies (MDT). With a full-length ARCA rail, Impulse Elite Precision can be customized for individual balance preferences and will provide the impeccable accuracy that has come to define Savage’s Precision rifles.

“The Elite Precision has changed the way Savage shooters think about long-range capability,” said Jessica Treglia, Senior Brand Manager for Savage Arms. “The addition of the Impulse straight-pull action is going to add a new element of speed to an already efficient rifle. When split times are an important aspect of the competition, Impulse Elite Precision will be a game-changer.”

For Otis Technology, Shooter’s Choice and DRD Tactical

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology and its family of brands is excited to announce its attendance at the 2022 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor (SHOT) show in Las Vegas on January 18th – 21st.  Otis Technology and Shooter’s Choice can be found at booth 12254 and DRD Tactical can be found right across the aisle, at booth 12250.

Attendees are encouraged to stop by their booths to learn about all their tried and true products, as well as new comers. Otis Technology is known for its premium, innovative gun care solutions. Shooter’s Choice was acquired by Otis in 2018 and features a line of cleaners, lubricants, protectants and all-in-one CLPs.  DRD Tactical was acquired by Otis in October 2019 and focuses on patented quick take down rifles and accessories – most notably the PARATUS®, APTUS® and KIVAARI® rifles.

Buyers are encouraged to stop by the booth and learn about new product offerings as well as place reorders to stock their shelves.  New and existing dealers are eligible to take advantage of the show special, where they can receive up to 20% off their order on Otis & Shooter’s Choice.  DRD Tactical offers special pricing on a minimum ten gun purchase, plus an exclusive deal on additional barrel assemblies.

On Wednesday, stop by the booth for a beer and light snacks.  Happy Hour will take place Wednesday afternoon from 4:00pm – 5:30pm.   The Otis, Shooter’s Choice and DRD Tactical staff looks forward to meeting and chatting with show attendees about the company and its products.

The padded medical bag features different fastening options, making it possible to carry on a belt, rigs/carriers, TacVec systems, and more.

Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the TT Modular Support Bag. This padded medical bag offers several different carrying options. It features removable, stowable shoulder straps so it can be worn over the shoulder. On the back panel, it features extra hook-and-loop sticks as a quick pull-off system that allow it to be attached to plate carriers and backpacks. Finally, it’s also possible to attach the TT Modular Support Bag to the TT Modular Front Seat Panel.

The bag can be opened on the front and has an interior MOLLE hook-and-loop panel and bungee cord for customized arrangements. The front and sides have laser-cut MOLLE. It also features a large zipped pocket with a removable mesh pocket inside. There are internal variable fixation points to store medical equipment, as well as a fixation for scissors. Two MOLLE stick quick release systems included.

With a volume of five liters (183 cubic inches), the TT Modular Support Bag weighs in at 22 oz. (305g.). Made from Cordura® 700 den, it measures 12 x 9 x 3.5 in. (30 x 22 x 9 cm). Available in Black, Olive, and Coyote. MSRP $119.95.

Click to see Vol. 3 of the Tasmanian Tiger digital catalog here. Find a local dealer here for any of the exciting Tasmanian Tiger products.

TrueTimber has introduced a variety of new items to their proven lineup of lightweight hunting apparel. For years, the extensive lineup of gear has helped hunters everywhere from the turkey woods to the early season bow stand blend in and remain undetected. New offerings including the Pulse SpikeCave Long Sleeve Performance Crew and Ripstop Pant now gives those hunters an even greater advantage.

“We have always worked hard to have great gear for hunters in every environment for every season,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “A lot of thought and experience in the woods goes into the development of each of these pieces and this level of performance is hard to match. Each year we push the envelope further and further and this is a perfect example of the gear just getting better and better.”

Pulse SpikeCave LS Performance Crew

The Pulse SpikeCave Long Sleeve Performance Crew is constructed with a four-way stretch 90% polyester, 10% spandex full memory yarn to deliver comfort, breathability and exceptional mobility. Thumbhole sleeve loops keep the shirt secure under layers or while moving through the woods. Additionally, this high-performance fabric is both moisture wicking and anti-microbial. The Pulse SpikeCave Long Sleeve Performance Crew is available in TrueTimber Strata camo. MSRP $39.99.

Ripstop Pant  

TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is kicking off the new year with some of the classic events offered each month at its own Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.

Those searching for rifle opportunities during the winter months may participate in Talladega’s Monthly 3×600 Match, set for Jan. 15 on Range 1, which showcases the park’s versatile electronic target line. The course of fire for the 3×600 event will be 60 shots for record at 600 yards. Each string will consist of two sighting shots and 20 shots for record. Entry fee is $35 per shooter ($25 for juniors 18 and under).

The USPSA Match will also take place on Saturday, Jan. 15. Six stages will be shot. USPSA divisions encompass 9mm, .38 cal, .40 cal and .45 cal. You will need a holster and at least 3 magazines and a mag pouch. Occasionally, some stages may involve as many as 32 rounds. They usually vary from 8-12 on the low end and 26-32 on the high end. Competitors may visit https://practiscore.com or reach out to the Match Director, Mark Hearn [email protected], for more information.

Rifle enthusiasts may also return to the 600-yard Range 1 the following week on Jan. 22 to fire in the 800 Aggregate Rifle match. Competition course is 80 total record shots: 20 shots at 200 yards (standing), 20 shots at 200 yards (sitting rapid fire) 20 shots at 300 yards (prone rapid fire) in 70 seconds and 20 shots at 600 yards (prone slow fire), with two sighters at each stage. Entry fee is $50 for open competitors and $30 for junior competitors.

That same day, a 3-Gun Monthly Match will be held within Talladega’s Action Pistol Bays, also located on the grounds. The 3-Gun is a practical shooting competition where each stage requires the competitor to use and transition between a combination of rifles, handguns and shotguns. For more information, visit 3-Gun Nation at http://3gunnation.com/news. Questions may be sent to Keegan Singleton, match director, at [email protected].  

Go fast or go heavy!  The Easton Sonic 6.0 is a 6mm high-performance hunting arrow engineered with high-performance speed and hunting accuracy in mind.  The Sonic 6.0 is built from scratch in the USA using Easton’s seamless Acu-Carbon process for the ultimate weight and spine consistency from shaft to shaft and from dozen to dozen.

The lighter overall mass weight of Sonic 6.0 also provides for a wider range of arrow build options; from lightweight speed setups to high-FOC/high-momentum heavyweights that carry a punch downrange.

Sonic 6.0 features another Easton first – factory-fletched helical utilizing our 2” Bully vane, designed exclusively for Easton by Bohning to provide the utmost in broadhead accuracy. For those who prefer to roll their own, Sonic 6.0 is also available in a bare shaft configuration. 

Sonic 6.0 is available in six spines (250, 300, 340, 400, 500, and 600) providing a high-performance option for virtually every type of bowhunter.

Sonic 6.0 is compatible with standard 8-32 thread broadheads and field points and comes pre-installed with Easton 6mm H nocks.