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Mustard. Can you imagine grilling hot dogs and hamburgers without mustard on the side? Would you consider serving sandwiches without a mustard option? And how bland would potato salad be without mustard?

To kick it up a notch, why not substitute ordinary American or Dijon mustard with one of Aubrey D.’s spicy-hot mustard options — Jalapeno Mustard, Jalapeno Honey Mustard, and Jalapeno Horseradish Mustard — that are sure to have all your friends asking for more.

Aubrey D. Jalapeno Mustard is a superb blend with just enough jalapeño to really spice things up! Create marinades, use it to season meat, fish, and fowl, or wherever your imagination takes you. It’s guaranteed to add a delicious bit of heat to everything you eat, taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary.
Aubrey D. Jalapeno Honey Mustard is a unique and fabulous blend of jalapeño peppers and just the right amount of honey to give a little sweetness along with a little heat, giving it both magnificent flavor and a fabulous taste. It’s great to marinate chicken, turkey, or anything else with wings.

As far back as the 16th century, cooks have been preparing mustard with horseradish to be consumed with roast beef, and the recipe has changed little in the last 500 years — until now! Aubrey D.’s Jalapeno Horseradish Mustard is so good it can be used on so much more than just roast beef. It’s also fantastic on ham or pork, sublime on a steak sandwich, and turns ordinary salmon or crab cakes into a mouthwatering delight. And talk about taking a veggie sandwich to the next level!

Mustard has been a popular condiment for centuries. It’s believed that mustard was first cultivated in India around 3000 BC. It was later taken to Britain by the Romans, who used it as a condiment and pickling spice. Ancient Egyptians tossed mustard seeds onto their food, and sent King Tut to the great beyond with a good supply in his tomb. Pope John Paul XXII loved mustard so much that in the early 1300’s he created a new Vatican position of mustard-maker to the pope – grand moutardier du pape. The modern word mustard comes from the Middle English mustarde, meaning condiment, which in turn comes from the Old French mostarde. The term “Dijon mustard” most likely came from Dijon France which was, during the 13th century, the center for mustard production. Manufactured mustard most likely began in Paris around 1292. The first time hotdog sandwiches were dressed with mustard was in 1904 at the St. Louis World Fair.

In today’s unpredictable world, firearms are more necessary than ever before. Widespread rioting, civil discord, and crime have left many Americans uncertain and scared. There are also lots of American citizens who enjoy hunting, which relies mostly on firearms.

Before you buy a firearm, you’ll need to apply for a permit. The permit application process isn’t particularly long and is very straightforward. If you qualify for a permit, then you can begin selecting the right firearm for you.

In this article, we’ll tell you how you can do that:

Read Reviews and Research

The first thing that you should do when you’re searching for the perfect firearm, is to read reviews and conduct your own research. Most people have an idea in their heads about what firearm they want. When you’ve got a rough idea about what you want, you can begin browsing gun reviews and taking peoples’ recommendations. Make sure that you carefully scrutinize each review, so as to avoid bias and fraudulent reviews. It’s also worth watching online vloggers, reading blogs, and checking out social media influencers. All of the aforementioned places provide insight into the effectiveness of certain firearms.

Reviews are all over the internet, so you have no excuse for not checking them out before you buy a firearm.

The most important thing to remember when packing your hunting bag is that you will be in the wilderness for a long time. That means bringing everything you need, and not forgetting anything. The following list of essentials below should help ensure that your next trip goes smoothly.

Food

One of the primary things that should be included in your hunting bag is food. If you are bringing a significant other along, make sure they also bring food. You need to be prepared for the worst-case scenario, which means having enough rations to last the entire trip if necessary.

You should plan on packing at least two meals worth of food per day – more depending on how long your trip is going to be and how much energy you are expending. Also, make sure to pack food that does not spoil easily, otherwise, it will become useless.

Navigation

Another thing you will need to include in your hunting bag is a map and a compass. This way, you can tell which direction you are heading and navigate back home if needed. As long as you have this tool with you, there should be no issue of getting lost while out on the trip of a lifetime.

Tools

You should also make sure that your bag contains tools such as a knife, saw, ax, or hatchet for gathering firewood if needed. In this case, you can even consider getting a Deejo pocket knife that will prove to be beneficial in many different situations. If you are bringing along another person, it is best to split this between both bags so each of you will have your own tool.

Airsoft is one of the sports and hobbies that aren’t only fun and exciting. It is also beneficial for the health as you get fitter in the process. But, if you’re new to this, picking an airsoft gun can be a bit confusing as you have a lot of options to choose from.

Your weapon is an important part to win and enjoy the game. Thus, choosing your airsoft gun is crucial. But with so many airsoft guns in the market, how will you pick the right one for you? If you’re new to this sport, here are some tips to find the right one for you.

Choose Your Type

Airsoft guns come in different types. Knowing them will help you narrow down your options quickly.

Generally, airsoft guns fall into four categories: Automatic Electric Guns (AEGs), Glass Blowbacks (GBB), Spring Powered Airsoft Guns, and High-Pressure Air (HPA). These guns differ from each other based on the mechanism type they use.

Automatic Electric Gun

AEGs are the most easily available type of airsoft gun. It uses electric energy to throw the pellets. It’s rechargeable and easy to handle, which makes it more ideal for beginners.

I grew up in Mattawamkeag, Maine, a small town in northern Penobscot County, where I developed a love for hunting, fishing and hiking through the woodlands that surrounded. It was an early goal to become a licensed Maine Guide and I achieved that goal by my early 30’s. For nearly two decades, I operated a fall bear hunting operation in the Katahdin Region of Maine. By helping many hunters fulfill their goals of harvesting a black bear, I learned a few things that may help you successfully hunt a bear on your land.

The first thing you need to know about bear hunting over bait in Maine is that it is a highly regulated activity. Before you set out a bait on your property, read the rules section about bear hunting in the hunting law book. The bear hunting section in the law book tells you when, where and how a bait site needs to be situated in order to be legal.  Here are a few excerpts from the rules section for bear hunting.

Bait may not be placed to entice, hunt or trap black bear unless:

Once you find a bait site that meets all the legal criteria, how can you be sure it’s a productive location?  I always looked for locations that I could enter the woods with the prevailing wind in my face. Bears also like dense cover. I looked for areas that had good unbroken stands of marketable, mature timber. If the area happened to be near a beaver flowage, that’s even better. Fallen trees, stumps, boulders and other terrain features can be used to help guide a bear into position as well as cutting some fallen logs to form a sort of crib.

A Black bear has a very keen sense of smell, so when establishing a new bait site, capitalize on this.  Bear can detect a bait site from over two miles. I would hang bags of carrion in grain sacks as high in the air as possible.  Bears will eat just about anything; the important thing is to keep plenty of it available for them and to refresh the bait as often as you can.  Depending on the abundance of natural food sources like, berries, nuts and apples, bears will come to baits in varying degrees of urgency.  Some years they come to bait better than others.  Once you have a bear, or bears coming to your site and it is hunting season, then the greatest tip I can give you is to sit as still as stone on your stand. Bears are very cautious, so you have to be on top of your game when hunting bear over bait.

Holosun is pleased to return to the NASGW Expo in Columbus, Ohio from October 27-29, 2021. Holosun will debut exciting new products including recent green reticle optics from the X2 line of pistol sights.

Attendees of the show will get hands-on time with products at the Holosun booth along with having their questions or concerns answered by the Holosun team. When visiting the NASGW at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, be sure to visit Holosun at booth #138.

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact [email protected]

Holosun Technologies, Inc., located in City of Industry, California, is committed to creating innovative optic and laser/IR technologies that benefit a broad range of shooting, hunting, law enforcement and professional needs. Using the quality manufacturing standards demanded by some of the best-known optics brands in the world, with a wide range of affordable options, Holosun is at the forefront of development of new sight technologies. Key innovations include Shake Awake TechnologyTM, 50,000-hour battery life, Solar FailSafeTM, Multiple Reticle SystemTM (MRS), Super Green LED, and IR/Laser units that utilize the most recent advancements in laser and LED technology. At Holosun, we pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge equipment at a competitive price that astounds the competition and the end-user.

For more information, please visit
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U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s Bi-Weekly Bulletin
September 24, 2021

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association on Capitol Hill This Week

This week, Tim Schmidt, president and founder of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), along with Mike Lowney, chief strategy office, met with nearly a dozen members in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to discuss efforts to protect law-abiding gun owners’ right to self-defense, as well as the importance of education and training.  The USCCA highlighted their overall mission to help responsibly armed Americans avoid danger, save lives, and keep loved ones safe.

The USCCA has heard from many of its more than 600,000 members about the difficulty they have traveling with their firearms across state lines due to the patchwork of state and local laws around concealed carry permits.  This not only prevents them from exercising their Second Amendment right, but puts them at risk of being caught in a situation where they can’t defend themselves or their family. 

Thankfully, lawmakers are working to pass legislation, such as S. 1522, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and H.R. 38, the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.  While there is much progress to be made, the USCCA stands ready to work with Members of Congress who support the right to self-defense and fight the good fight.

The John Bartolo show continues its trend of being unlike typical media creators and promoters in the firearms and outdoor industry.

This past weekend, TJBTS hosted representatives from several of its sponsors to attend UFC Fight Night in ringside seats at the UFC APEX In Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to that, they participated in a range day that was put together by a collaborative effort of all of the brands, and dinner and entertainment at Top Golf Las Vegas.

“Our Goal is to be DIFFERENT…”
-John Bartolo

Participating in and co-sponsoring the event were RITON Optics,  Volquartsen Firearms, INFORCE Weapon Lights and CMMG Firearms.

Podcasting is the fastest growing medium for entertainment and news. A simple Internet search yields numerous shooting sports related podcasts – so what makes the John Bartolo show any different from the others? The answer is simple.

 In addition to its all-important members, Safari Club International (SCI) truly counts on its corporate members to help in SCI’s mission to promote and protect hunting and wildlife conservation in North America and worldwide. As such, SCI is very happy to welcome Christensen Arms, manufacturer of highly accurate and lightweight firearms, as its newest Corporate Sponsor.

“We are delighted that Christensen Arms wanted to become a part of the SCI corporate family,” said W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of SCI. “The company’s focus on American craftsmanship and quality make them a natural fit for SCI.”

Founded in Utah in 1995, with roots in the aerospace industry, Christensen Arms developed the first carbon fiber rifle barrel. This patented technology changed how they built firearms and challenged them to seek innovation in every component. Today, they are still innovating and building some of the lightest and most accurate firearms ever produced. From precision rifles to top-of-the-line AR-10 and AR15 platforms, it’s easy to see why Christensen Arms owners are often envied and rarely outmatched.

“We are deeply honored to have formed this relationship with SCI,” said Jason Christensen, CEO of Christensen Arms. “It’s in our DNA to support the hunting community and our hunting heritage. SCI and its chapters are the perfect fit to help preserve the rights of hunters both domestically and internationally. Their dedication to ensuring strong and viable populations of game animals now and in the future is second to none.” 

Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s approximately 200 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 106 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership works with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies on a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs.

Industry Day at the Range is pleased to announce several industry top manufacturers that have renewed their commitment as Supporting Sponsors for the 2022 event. With the return of these sponsors, there is one Supporting Sponsorship still available with a 50-yard exclusive bay. Prospective sponsors can learn more about the remaining space online. 

Companies renewing their Supporting Sponsorship: 

For those interested in exhibiting in 2022, exhibitor space is extremely limited and approaching sell-out. Range spaces for ammunition and firearms exhibitors are in short supply, so potential participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Exhibitor registration is expected to close on October 29, 2021. You do not need to be an exhibitor of SHOT Show to exhibit at Industry Day. Details about exhibiting opportunities and pricing can be found here. 

The 2022 Industry Day at the Range will take place at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. More information about Industry Day at the Range can be found at SHOTShowRangeDay.com.   

About Industry Day at the Range

Take a “Wild Game Masterclass” with Michelin Star Chef Mike Robinson Beginning December 13 on Outdoor Channel and Study Up During “The Hunting Film Tour” October 10 on Sportsman Channel

Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network are personally extending an invitation to offer a “Taste of the Wild” with a new fall programming lineup beginning on Monday, September 27 for all three networks.Catch original premieres and new episodes from returning series focused on hunt, shoot, fish, adventure and the wild food lifestyle.

“This fall’s Taste of the Wild programming is especially exciting because Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks are offering an interesting view of how the ‘field to table’ experience comes full circle within some of our new shows this season,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Head of Programming Tim Cremin said.

Outdoor Channel is offering viewers a flavor all its own beginning with a plateful of original episodes from Michelin star Chef Mike Robinson’s Farming the Wild, followed by his premiere of Wild Game Masterclass in December. Popular shows Man Eats Wild and MeatEater continue plating up new episodes on Monday nights. Plus, it’s time for bulls and broncs with Kid Rodeo on Friday nights. Finally, don’t miss Hollywood Weapons’ final season of explosive episodes on Saturday nights.

Sportsman Channel wants viewers to be prepped for success this fall hunting season. Inspiration and education for all levels of hunters are guaranteed at the new Hunting Film Tour from 5:30-8 p.m. on October 10. While tuning in for new episodes of tried-and-true series North American Whitetail or Guns & Ammo, don’t miss new series debuts of DoeNation Outdoors, Wild Strongholds and Born to Hunt.  Plus, a brand new season of Dead Meat returns this fall where host Scott Leysath continues to eat the “inedible.”

Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, has debuted a new website and a new logo. The redesigned website will streamline the buying experience and provide more versatile tools for suppressor education and customer service.

“As Silencer Central continues to grow, its tools have to grow and evolve, too,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “Our new site will be far more efficient for customers who want to shop online. We’ve refined our educational resources, enhanced our customer service capabilities, and crafted a secure on-line sales tool that will further streamline Silencer Central’s sales process.”

The new website will provide an easy-to-use sales platform for initiating suppressor purchases. For those customers looking for more information, the new site’s educational library will contain numerous articles that provide clarity for frequently asked questions on topics ranging from current political events to the debates about material composition or user-serviceable designs. And new customer service tools will provide more connectivity for customers looking for guidance during and after the purchasing process.

“Silencer Central is proud to debut a new logo—one that captures the current spirit of expansion,” said Jennifer Tuttle, Director of Marketing at Silencer Central. “This new iconic design represents Silencer Central’s commitment to its position as the nation’s leading retailer of suppressors. We are committed to providing the best sales and customer service experience in the industry.”

Silencer Central delivers suppressors directly to customers in the 42 states where silencers are legal. The shipping process is just one way that Silencer Central has revolutionized the way silencers are sold. The new site is yet another way that customers can streamline their purchasing experience by cutting out unnecessary hurdles to silencer ownership.

Today’s podcast topic takes listeners to the underwater world of catfish noodling. It is a phenomenon that Mike Rowe from the famed TV series “Dirty Jobs” profiled as his show was about to make history, and it is far from the ordinary. On this episode of “It’s Federal Season” podcast, the tiny but mighty Hannah Barron and her father Jeff join the discussion to talk about the sport and lifestyle that has brought them fame. The Alabama combination talk openly about their tactics and the dangers involved in submerging in mirky waters hunting for giant catfish.

Episode #26 “Gone Fishin’”

https://www.federalpremium.com/this-is-federal/podcast/

“Hannah and Jeff Barron are unique guests on a podcast dedicated to hunting and shooting,” stated Jason Nash, Federal Ammunition’s Vice President of Marketing. “They are a fun duo who are dedicated to the outdoors and tell a great story of the sport, the dangers they face, and their passion for hunting and shooting, as well as catfish noodling,” stated Nash.

In the news and notes segment, Federal will recap the exciting medal performances from our sponsored shooters at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Professional Angler David Walker Details Productive Power Fishing Patterns 

Shimano School returns on Tuesday, September 28, with another informative and entertaining event. JP DeRose hosts these live-streaming video seminars, featuring compelling topics and special guests from across the spectrum of the fishing world. Shimano School meets every two weeks and streams live on the Shimano Facebook Page and the Shimano North America’s YouTube Channel.
 
David Walker headlines this edition of Shimano School to discuss power fishing for bass. A well-established tournament veteran with experience on all of the major circuits, Walker has amassed over $2 million in winnings during a career that has spanned more than two decades. Walker, a shallow water largemouth specialist, currently competes on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. 

No matter where you fish, covering water to find active biters is essential for success. In this edition of Shimano School, Walker will be detailing one of his favorite ways to quickly locate and trigger the fish he needs to put trophies on the shelf: power fishing. Fishing with larger lures, delivered on long casts and fished through heavy cover requires specialized equipment, and Walker will describe the G. Loomis rods and Shimano reels that he relies on while power fishing in competitive situations. This is a Shimano School that every bass angler will appreciate.

We invite viewers to post questions to the Facebook and YouTube live streams, while Walker and DeRose provide the answers needed to help viewers hone their power fishing presentations. Shimano School is in session starting at 8 PM EST on Tuesday, September 28.

About Shimano

For more than thirty years, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has been at the forefront fighting for the interests of America’s sportsmen and women. Through their collective efforts of working with policymakers at the federal and state level, no other organization has the same level of effectiveness in advancing policy that is critical to our outdoor heritage. Today’s virtual policy discussion, titled “Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus: Advancing the Interests of the Sporting Community,” further exemplifies CSF’s mission of working with Congress, governors, and state legislators to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. 

The virtual event was hosted on the eve of National Hunting and Fishing Day, an event that is observed every fourth Saturday in September. CSF staff worked with the Administration to obtain a presidential proclamation as well as governor’s from across the country to collect over 30 proclamations from states wanting to recognize and celebrate their state’s rich sporting heritage and the contributions of sportsmen and women to conservation in their state.

The GSC was formed in 2009 by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation as a bipartisan caucus of governors working to protect and advance the interests of America’s sportsmen and women as well as professional fish and wildlife management. As with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, the GSC facilitates communication and information exchange between participating offices and is currently lead by co-chairs Gov. Kristi Noem (SD) and Gov. John Bel Edwards (LA). Presently, the bipartisan GSC consists of 30 Governors representing diverse regions of the nation. 

“The GSC is the youngest of the three caucuses and fills a vital role. As the head executive in their states, priorities identified by governors often affect the legislative agenda, and their support on issues can carry significant weight,” said Jeff Crane, CSF’s President and CEO. “To continue to advance priorities, relationships with governor’s offices are key, and through the GSC, we have created a network of pro-sporting governors and a mechanism to ensure the policy priorities of the sportsmen’s community are effectively communicated with a state’s executive branch.”

Staffers from several gubernatorial offices from across the country joined CSF staff to learn more about the mission and goals of both CSF and the GSC. CSF staff focused the discussion on the work we do at both state and federal levels and how GSC member offices can support these efforts to advance the issues important to sportsmen and women. Staff also highlighted CSF’s collection of issue briefs that serve as an educational resource to elected officials. These issue briefs cover a variety of topics that are organized into four categories: youth engagement and R3, protecting our sporting heritage, access and opportunity, and conservation.