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The hybrid Shenandoah provides IWB/OWB versatility.

Jacksonville, Florida – Bianchi®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced the availability of the Shenandoah, a new hybrid in-waist-band/outside-waist-band holster. The Shenandoah is an innovative option for those who carry micro-9mms and is optics ready.  

“The Shenandoah is a bold representation of the new direction of Bianchi Leather,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager for the Safariland Group duty gear division. “Bianchi is staying true to its roots with the leather build of Shenandoah, but we’re integrating new materials and customizable elements that allow for an increase in functionality for those who want flexibility from their EDC holster. This is the first Bianchi holster to have been designed with 3D printing, but we’re still building each one with the traditional craftsmanship that defines Bianchi Leather.”

The Shenandoah is built with a flat suede-backed full-grain leather face that incorporates an IWB belt clip, or two OWB belt loops. The back of the Shenandoah is made from Hytrel, a polyester that provides flexibility for comfortable carry and protection for the firearm. The cut of the Shenandoah provides ample clearance for slide-mounted optics.

Shenandoah’s belt loops and belt clip are easily swapped in a matter of seconds. The multi-fit capability of the Shenandoah comes from the The Pinch Retention Device, a trigger-guard retention system that provides added security palpable feedback when it clicks into the firearm trigger guard.

Skills4Life recipients have opportunity to meet with Aaron Lewis at local bird hunt

On September 17-19, 2021, four veterans were hosted by Randy Pawelek for a local Dove Hunt in Charco, Texas. Randy, his family and the local community spent the time to host these Heroes and provide a memorable outing. In total, 88 birds were tagged, and each Hero went home with 30 doves for the freezer. In addition to the doves, each Hero was given a shotgun and a rifle from ATA Arms and Christensen Arms respectively.

On a Saturday nearby in Austin, Aaron Lewis was playing a show and heard about Pawelek and community support for our Heroes through this event. Aaron, and his bandmates, loaded up the tour bus and made an impromptu visit spending Friday and Saturday with our Heroes.

Overall, this was a highly successful Skills4Life event, and we look forward to supporting more Heroes and Gold Star families.

If you or someone you know would like to apply, please visit our website at: https://militarywarriors.org

Available in Grey and Black, New Reliefband® Sport Watch Connectors Allow Users to Wear Reliefband Device and Smart Watch Simultaneously 

Reliefband, an innovator in wearable technology that prevents and treats nausea and vomiting symptoms, launched new  Reliefband® Sport Watch Connectorsdesigned specifically for Apple and Samsung watch owners. Available now, the new watch bands are priced at $29.99 each and offered in two color choices (grey or black). The watch bands can be configured to seamlessly attach to an Apple or Samsung watch. With this interchangeable band, an Apple or Samsung watch is situated on top of a user’s wrist with the Reliefband Sport® aligned on the underside of the wrist so it can deliver side effect-free therapy. 

Launched last quarter, Reliefband® Sport is a new waterproof wearable therapeutic device that prevents and treats nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, morning sickness from pregnancy, anxiety, hangovers, physician-diagnosed migraines, chemotherapy, and as an adjunct to antiemetics in treating post-operative nausea.

Reliefband Sport® is a clinically proven wearable which includes a built-in rechargeable battery that, when fully charged, will last 30 hours on the medium intensity level. Six intensity levels can be quickly toggled allowing users to find the precise setting that’s optimal for their needs at any moment. With the Sport model’s smart sensing technology, the device will turn off after 60 seconds if skin contact is not detected in order to preserve battery life. 

The result of more than 20 years of clinical research, Reliefband’s FDA-cleared, patented technology uses accurately programmed pulses with a highly specific waveform, frequency, and intensity to stimulate the median nerve on the underside of the wrist. This precise activity uses the body’s natural neural pathways to block waves of nausea produced by the stomach.  

Heatrub Ultimate – Five Times Warmer Than a Standard Product

Pioneering baselayer brand Zerofit has now arrived in North America for Fall/Holiday 2021 with an extensive collection of products for everyone who loves being active in the great American outdoors, regardless of how cold it gets. With a storied heritage and a relentless commitment to offering technological apparel solutions that ensure outdoor enthusiasts experience a performance benefit from clothing closest to the skin, the award-winning Zerofit Heatrub Ultimate ($90) and Heatrub Move ($76) baselayers are ideal companions in colder, harsher conditions.

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The Ultimate Baselayer has been independently tested and proven to be five times warmer than leading competitors. The Boken Institute in Osaka, Japan, tested the heat retention of the Zerofit Ultimate and gave it a rating of 0.78: a standard baselayer would have a rating of 0.1-0.14, while a sweater would have a rating of 0.3, and the Ultimate has been designed to work best in a temperature range of between 14° Fahrenheit thru 50° Fahrenheit (-10° Celsius thru 10° Celsius).

Technologically enhanced heat threads inside the garment are activated through movement, gently brushing against the skin to generate heat instantly. Unlike most other baselayers, the Ultimate does not work based on ‘compression for heat’ – so not only does it provide greater warmth, but users also don’t feel restricted by an inability to move freely, whether they’re hunting, hiking, fishing or sailing.

Team Federal shooters Austen Smith and Kayle Browning had remarkable finishes at the ISSF President’s Cup Shotgun match held at the Olympic Shooting Range in Larnaca, Cyprus, October 19-24, 2021. The best 48 athletes from all over the world took part in the competition. They competed for medals in 4 individual and 2 team events. In Women’s Skeet, Austen Smith won gold, while also winning the Mixed Team Skeet competition, paired with Gabriele Rossetti from Italy. In Women’s Trap, Kayle Browning won second place honors.

“We are extremely proud of the stellar performance from Smith and Browning, as well as our other Team Federal athletes who competed at this prestigious, worldwide event,” said Federal Ammunition Vice President of Marketing Jason Nash. “Their accomplishments are a reflection of Federal’s dedication to its quality products and to the shooting sports.”

Austen Smith was the youngest member of the USA Shooting Olympic Team at the Tokyo Games in 2021. She had only been shooting for 7 years prior to making it to her first Olympic games. Austen won World Championship silver in 2017, bronze in 2018, and gold in 2019. She also made headlines by becoming a gold (individual) and bronze medalist (mixed team) at the 2021 ISSF World Cup. Smith is coached by three-time Olympic Champion Vincent Hancock.

Kayle Browning began her shooting career in sporting clays at just 12 years old. As a first time Olympian in 2021, she captured the silver medal in Women’s Trap. Browning shot her way into the finals in the sixth position and then climbed into the final pairing with some clutch shooting. The Arkansas native and Federal-sponsored athlete missed extending the match by one target but realized her Olympic dream by winning silver.

Shotgunners on Team Federal use Federal Premium Gold Medal and Top Gun Shotgun Shells, all designed to shoot smooth and produce dense, uniform shot patterns that turn clay pigeons to dust. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

HEVI-Shot is proud to introduce new HEVI-Hammer Dove loads. HEVI-Hammer pellets are manufactured using 15-percent high density bismuth (9.64 g/cc) and 85-percent precision steel. That small but mighty leading layer of bismuth over steel delivers nearly 50-percent more down range energy than pellets consisting of all steel at 40 yards. New for 2021, HEVI-Shot is offering 12- and 20- gauge options shot size No. 7 shot for hunters targeting smaller upland game birds such as dove.

“At HEVI-Shot, we have always been about innovation and density. Density is the secret sauce. It leads to tighter patterns, higher speeds, and more downrange devastation,” said Scott Turner, HEVI-Shot’s Product Line Manager. “Our customers spoke up and we listened. They wanted a highly effective product that was non-toxic to use in areas that restrict the use of lead.”

New HEVI-Hammer loads are superior nontoxic shotshells for areas where lead is prohibited or for the environmentally conscious hunter. The bismuth-enhanced steel loads provide hunters with an option that had more velocity and more power than just standard steel shot yet is the same size as steel respectively. Because HEVI-Hammer pellets feature a layer of 9.6 g/cc Bismuth, hunters can generally shoot one shot size smaller than steel for the same lethality, but with a much higher pellet count for increased probability of contact.

“There are many reasons to love dove hunting. Hunting seasons are typically much warmer and begin earlier than other game, there are a lot of opportunities for fast and challenging shots, and dove breasts are such excellent table fare,” said Turner. “We know HEVI-Hammer Dove will help hunters achieve more success in the field.”

HEVI-Hammer Dove is available in a 3-inch, 12-gauge option with a charge weight of 1 ounce and velocity of 1,350 feet-per-second. Plus, a 3-inch, 20-gauge option with a charge weight of 3/4 ounce and velocity of 1,325 feet-per-second. Both loads utilize shot size No. 7.

If you own a fish farm or harvest fish as a hobby, you always want to make sure you have the best resources to get the best outcome. Investing in good and advanced quality tools for harvesting fish is never a loss for a fish harvester.

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Register now for MidwayUSA Foundation’s “Day of Clays – Talladega.” This sporting clays tournament will be held on Friday, November 19th at the beautiful CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, AL.  In addition to a 100-target/15 station sporting clays shoot, participants can also compete in side games, like Wobble Trap and Long Bird Extreme, and purchase  sweepstakes entries for the chance to win great prizes, including an M1 Garand. This is open to both 4 person squads AND individual shooters.

Every dollar from the registration benefits the endowment of the squad’s choice, so it’s a great fundraiser for youth shooting teams!  We will also offer additional matching funds for this special event.  This tournament is open to veteran shooters and entry-level shooters.  While proceeds will benefit youth shooting teams, all ages are welcome to attend!  Squads will receive a complimentary golf cart, lunch, and a sweepstakes entry for each shooter.  Gather your squad for MidwayUSA Foundation’s first-ever sporting clays tournament! See more details below. 

SCHEDULE 
  8:00 a.m.:  Check-in/Liability Waiver
  9:00 a.m.:  Shotgun Start (all 30 teams begin)
12:30 p.m.:  Lunch/Side Games/Networking
  2:00 p.m.:  Entertainment (Dave Miller Trick Shooting Exhibition)
  2:30 p.m.:  Award Ceremony

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Federal was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the USPSA HiCap Nationals this year, which consisted of two back-to-back matches held at the CMP Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama. The first match was the PCC/Carry Optics Nationals held October 16-18, followed by the Limited/Open (Race Gun) Nationals held October 22-24. Each match featured 18 stages requiring competitors to execute their stage plan thoughtfully and aggressively while placing good hits on difficult targets. Federal also sponsored the USPSA online live streams of those events.

“We have enjoyed a great relationship with USPSA for many years now. They’re working hard to grow the sport and reach out to new shooters, but they’re also keeping balance by focusing on the needs of their more experienced members,” said Federal’s Vice President of Marketing, Jason Nash. “It’s exciting to learn about new shooters participating and getting plugged in to the sport. We are proud that Federal was able to be part of that as the presenting sponsor for all of this year’s nationals events.”

Founded in 1984, the USPSA is the national governing body of competitive practical shooting in the U.S. under the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC). The USPSA provides challenging competitive opportunities that pit participants against shooters of similar skill levels in different divisions geared to various handguns, rifles, and shotguns. The association welcomes new shooters of all ages and abilities, and offers club matches all over the country―including Steel Challenge events. Federal’s Syntech ammunition is the official handgun ammunition of the USPSA.

“I’m really proud of the members on Team Federal for their dedicated and solid performances at these events, and that Federal Syntech Action Pistol was one of the main ingredients in their recipe of success,” said Federal’s Shooting Sports Promotions Manager, Jason Spradling. “Grant Kunkel finished 7th overall in the PCC Category. Chris Barrett finished as the Top A-class shooter in PCC. An honorable mention goes to Cory Klemashevich who finished 20th in PCC. Cory has put in a ton of work and his performance was up 13 spots from last year. Casey Reed earned a top-ten finish in the Limited division at 8th place. As one of the top Limited shooters in the country, Casey competed on the ‘Super Squad’ and represented Team Federal well.”

For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

The ultimate sports lodge signs first NCAA-sponsored athlete and launches touchdown giveback campaign benefitting Folds of Honor

Twin Peaks has always been dedicated to saluting and supporting the brave men and women who protect our country.

That’s why when the ultimate sports lodge heard about how Damian Jackson joined the University of Nebraska Lincoln’s football team, Twin Peaks knew it would be a fitting partnership. The company announced today that Twin Peaks is uniting with Jackson to use his name, image and likeness in its first-ever NCAA sponsorship. Jackson’s a former Navy Seal who finished serving time in the military before pursuing his passion for football and walking onto the Cornhusker’s team.

“I’m incredibly honored and proud to team up with Twin Peaks,” Jackson said. “This is a huge national brand that is well-known for supporting not just sports teams and fans, but also active duty and veterans. I can’t wait to begin this special partnership that’s focused on Husker football and giving back to military families!”

As the go-to spot for the ultimate gameday experience, it’s only fitting that Twin Peaks gives fans even more of a reason to cheer for the Cornhuskers this football season. To celebrate Jackson and honor our nation’s heroes, Twin Peaks is raising funds for its national charity partner, Folds of Honor – a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members.

SCTP (Scholastic Clay Target Program) College Nationals returned to its historic fall schedule at the Cardinal Shooting Center with the International Bunker and Skeet Disciplines kicking off the event on the 6th of October. These very challenging clay target sports continue to gain the attention of American competitors and coaches, with many Olympians at Tokyo having spent previous time as athletes or supporters of the SCTP. 

Using the newly constructed international venue at the Cardinal Center,  SCTP saw one of the newest teams to the SCTP College cadre, University of the Ozarks from Arkansas would take top honors in both of the International Divisions of Bunker Trap and International Skeet.

Top achievements:

Overall Champions:

The High Overall Lady title was claimed by Katie Peterson of Fort Hays State University shooting a 583/600. Katie improved her score by 43 targets from last year’s Nationals.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in November. Here are a few opportunities:

Little Saplings early childhood series presents Fall Colors

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Little Saplings early childhood nature discovery program will have the program, Fall Colors, in its monthly series at Schramm Education Center at 9 a.m. Nov. 3.

The series, which is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver, will bring nature themes to life through stories, sensory activities, crafts and outdoor exploration. The series is on the first Wednesday each month.

The remaining program in the series is Night Animals set for Dec. 1.

Irving, TX – Birchwood Casey, the leading name in professional gun care supplies and shooting equipment, is now offering the second iteration of its popular Bore Weevil retractable cleaning system for long guns and handguns.

The new Bore Weevil 2.0 continues the basic operation of the original Bore Weevil with its integrated and fully retractable pull-through tether and coupler system. This system allows fast, efficient cleaning of rifle, shotgun, and handgun barrels in the field, on the range, or anywhere dedicated cleaning rods are not feasible.

The spooled tether retracts into the Bore Weevil 2.0 housing, which is ergonomically designed to provide maximum grip and pull leverage when dealing with snug cleaning patches and is sized to stow conveniently in a range bag, on-the-go gun toolbox, or day pack for barrel cleaning anywhere you need it. The retraction system is managed by a thumb lever that locks the tether to the desired length for cleaning and releases the tether for automatic retraction and storage.

Three quick-attach couplers are included with the Bore Weevil 2.0. Each coupler accepts common 8-32 thread cleaning jags, mops, and brushes, making barrel cleaning fast and simple.

The new Bore Weevil 2.0 has an MSRP of $14.99 and is available from BirchwoodCasey.com direct or at your favorite sporting goods retailer.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Hunters from around the country will take to the fields this Saturday for Nebraska’s pheasant, quail and partridge season opener.

According to surveys, the Southwest and Panhandle regions should offer the best pheasant hunting opportunities again this fall. Pheasant counts during this year’s July Rural Mail Carrier Survey were down compared to 2020, but field reports suggest dry conditions likely inhibited roadside observations in some areas.

“This is always an exciting time of year and we hope that many hunters get a chance to experience our state’s diverse upland bird hunting opportunities this season,” said John Laux, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission upland program manager.

Nebraska’s quail populations were affected negatively by severe weather this past winter and counts were down slightly according to this year’s Spring Whistle Count Survey. Nesting and brood-rearing conditions were favorable throughout much of south-central and southeastern Nebraska, which makes up the state’s core bobwhite range. Quail numbers are expected to be similar to last year across southern Nebraska and relatively lower elsewhere in the state.

View the full upland hunting forecast at OutdoorNebraska.org/upland.

Columbia, MO –Leaders within the outdoor industry are continuing to step up and support the future of the industry through MidwayUSA Foundation sponsorships. Walther Arms is one of the latest firearm businesses to sponsor the 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to funding youth shooting sports teams and organizations across the country. This specific partnership will assist in making MidwayUSA Foundation special events successful, allowing 100% of proceeds raised at the event to benefit youth shooting teams. 

“Walther Arms understands MidwayUSA Foundation is synonymous with youth shooting sports. Supporting our Foundation allows Walther Arms to forge connections with the athletes and their family and friends, gaining immediate brand visibility and recognition while developing brand loyalty. Together, Walther Arms and MidwayUSA Foundation are working to grow and sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams of all disciplines,” said MidwayUSA Foundation Relationship Manager, John Linquist. 

MidwayUSA Foundation will host Day of Clays – Talladega on November 19, 2021. This sporting clays tournament will be held at the impressive CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama.  In addition to the 100-target/15-station sporting clays shoot, side games like Long Bird Extreme and Wobble Trap will be offered. All ages and shooting levels are encouraged to attend Day of Clays – Talladega, registration is currently open to both 4-person squads and individual shooters.  [https://www.midwayusafoundation.org/doc/]  

Thanks to generous supporters like Walther Arms, every dollar will benefit the youth shooting team endowment of the participant’s choice and matching funds are also available.  Thousands of youth shooting teams, of all disciplines, are funded through a MidwayUSA Foundation endowment. Each team can grow its respective endowment through donations and fundraisers. Special events are unique ways to gain additional support for youth shooting sports. Additional businesses that are interested in supporting the future of the industry are encouraged to contact John Linquist, MidwayUSA Foundation Relationship Manager, by email [email protected] or phone 573-219-7688.

About Walther – Renowned throughout the world for its innovation since Carl Walther and his son, Fritz, created the first blow-back semi-automatic pistol in 1908. Today, the innovative spirit builds off the invention of the concealed carry gun with the PPK series by creating pistols ready for whatever your use may be. Excellent service and superior quality will continue to be benchmarks of Walther success. It’s Walther’s Duty to build the best performing firearm, it’s your duty to be ready to use it.

Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, along with RCBS and Hoppe’s, is celebrating pro shooter Melissa Gilliland’s strong finish at the PRS Southeastern Regional Finale, which took place at the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, Georgia.

Gilliland finished the match as Top Lady and 20th overall at the Finale. Her strong finish at the match combined with multiple top placements throughout the season also earned her Top Lady and 14th overall for this year’s Southeastern Regional Series. During the match, Gilliland used the new Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR3 scope with G4P reticle and relied on her RCBS reloading equipment and Hoppe’s gun care to see her through the finale.

“This new glass from Elite Tactical was designed with a lot of team member input, and it shows,” Gilliland said. “The improved reticle, the quick 0.04-mil floating center dot, the wide eye box on every magnification level…attention to details like these make the difference in PRS competition. They definitely made the difference for me this week!”

Gilliland continued, “When it comes to my reloading needs, RCBS is the only brand I trust. With the new ChargeMaster Supreme  and Link dispenser, I know that every load will be consistent from start to finish and that’s accuracy you just can’t match.”

With her qualifying finish at the Southeastern Regional Finale, Gilliland will be heading to the PRS Pro Series Finale, which takes place November 6 in Raton, New Mexico.

Polymer80, the leading developer and manufacturer of 80 percent polymer AR and pistol products and aftermarket accessories, today announced that it has entered into a relationship with Hunter Outdoor Communications (HOC) regarding press releases and news dissemination. This announcement comes after a careful review process and is effective immediately.

“The HOC team has been working with the firearms, shooting and outdoor media for over three decades,” said Ron Dan, chief revenue officer. “They have cultivated relationships and knowledge that will assist Polymer80 in reaching and exceeding our marketing and media goals. We know this is the right team for us and are excited to partner with them as they take us to the next level of success.”

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dayton, NV, Polymer80 designs and develops innovative firearms and aftermarket accessories that allow customers to participate in the build process, while expressing the right to bear arms. For more information on Polymer 80 and its products visit https://www.polymer80.com/.

Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has won a Golden Arrow award for best hunting blinds from BowHunterPlanet. The inaugural awards aim to recognize the BowHunterPlanet audience’s favorite brands across various categories and is decided by popular online voting.

Primos boasts a wide range of ground blinds, including the new  Double Bull Surroundview Double Wide and the Double Bull Surroundview Max, both of which give bowhunters maximum concealment as well as a 180-degree, one-way see-through view. As an added feature, a built-in sun visor maintains maximum vision when the sun is at its lowest at sunrise or sunset. 

The Double Bull Surroundview Stakeout is ideal for the mobile bowhunter, and comes in both 2-panel and 3-panel options for more or less concealment for multiple hunters. Set up and tear down is fast and easy, and built-in shooting ports give you clear lines of sight.

To learn more about the Double Bull blinds or to check out other Primos products, visit Primos.com.

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