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EDGEFIELD, S.C.— As she volunteered at the local NWTF Monocacy Valley Chapter’s Annual JAKES Day event, Ashlynn Kidwell of Sykesville, Maryland, and her family were overjoyed when her local chapter leaders presented her with a $10,000 check for being the 2023 Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship recipient, sponsored by Mossy Oak.

“The National Wild Turkey Federation has been incredibly kind and supportive to me and my family, welcoming us with open arms and treating us like family,” Kidwell said. “This remarkable organization has provided numerous life changing opportunities to me as well as to countless other young hunters. This scholarship will enable me to kickstart my academic pursuits in the field of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. There are truly no words to describe just how thankful I am for this opportunity.”

As a recipient of both the NWTF Dr. James Earl Kennamer National Academic Scholarship and the Maryland State Chapter Scholarship, Kidwell distinguished herself as a dedicated conservationist, hunter, intellectual and a steward of her community. Throughout her high school career, Kidwell has demonstrated academic excellence, making straight A’s throughout her four years and taking many college-level classes.

While she was accepted to numerous universities, Kidwell will be attending the University of Maryland to pursue her interests of environmental science, natural resources, agricultural and biomedical studies.

In addition to her academic prestige, Kidwell’s four years of high school were characterized by leadership and extracurricular and community involvement. To name a few from her impressive resume: 

TriStar Arms, America’s favorite importer of high-value shotguns and pistols, is proud to announce the release of the LR94 line of lever-action .410 shotguns, combining a fun and versatile cartridge with a fun and versatile classic action.

The versatility of a shotgun is undisputed, and the reliability and control of the mechanical lever action is hard to beat. It only makes sense to combine these two to make a spectacular field gun that can run virtually any load that fits a 2 1/2″ chamber.

The TriStar LR 94 is available in three finishes, all with walnut furniture:

All three models of the LR94 offer a 14 1/4″ length of pull, 5+1 capacity, and use Beretta Mobil chokes. Barrel lengths are 22″ or 24″ depending on model to ensure you get the most out of your .410 load of choice. MSRP ranges from $990-$1,100. For full specifications and to check availability visit TriStarArms.com.

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Evolution Fishing is pleased to announce a partnership with the Association of Collegiate Bass Anglers (ACA) for the 2023 season. As part of this partnership, Evolution Fishing will act as the title sponsor for the Pickwick Slam which is the ACA’s first major event of the year taking place from April 22nd to April 23rd. The Evolution Fishing team will be on-site at Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL, and will be featured in the prize payout at the end of the tournament.

“We are beyond excited to be partnering with the Association of Collegiate Bass Anglers. This is a big step for our company and our dedication to the sport, the anglers, and the industry,” said Colt Fadal, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing for Evolution Outdoor. “We couldn’t think of a better way to kick things off than with the first event of the season in the Pickwick Slam. It’s going to be a fun year and we can’t wait for what’s in store.”

The Pickwick Slam presented by Evolution Fishing is set to be contested at Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL on April 22-23, 2023. This two-day, no-entry-fee, traditional five-bass limit format event will pay out over $20,000 in prizes and contingencies, as well as award double points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year. Each of the teams that finish in the Top 10 overall at the tournament will earn automatic qualification into the 2023 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Hartwell.

“The ACA is looking forward to partnering with Evolution Fishing for the upcoming season,” noted Kyle Curry, ACA Managing Director.  “From the Pickwick Slam presented by Evolution Fishing to a variety of programs and promotions throughout the upcoming season, I think the college anglers will be excited to see what Evolution Fishing has in store for them this year.”

To learn more about Evolution Fishing’s partnership with The Association of Collegiate Bass Anglers or for further information on the  Pickwick Slam visit www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com

Home invasions are terrifying, especially at night. Without warning, a homeowner can come face-to-face with an assailant. It is essential to be able to act fast in self-defense. Hornady Security’s RAPiD® Safe Night Guard® uses RFID, the latest and fastest safe access technology. With it, personal protection is only a swipe away! Hornady Security, an industry leader in safe technology, packs innovative features into the RAPiD Safe Night Guard for convenient access and secure storage 24/7. The RAPiD Safe Night Guard keeps families safe while preventing unauthorized access.  

The RAPiD® Safe Night Guard® keeps a handgun as close as the nightstand. RFID technology offers the quickest, most dependable access to a defensive handgun while providing unmatched security from unauthorized users. Plus, the Night Guard® provides the additional functionality of a clock and USB charging ports. 

The Night Guard’s discreet design features a tempered glass front panel that elegantly contains the RFID reader, clock display, and access code keypad. Its spring-assist drawer quietly and effortlessly slides open to reveal a padded interior. The Night Guard accommodates most full-sized handguns as well as other valuables.

Today’s electronics rely on USB power ports for charging. The Night Guard includes two USB-A ports providing a convenient charging station for cell phones or other devices. Rest easy knowing that vital communications are fully charged and ready when needed.  

RAPiD® Safe Night Guard features heavy-duty, tamper-proof construction and exceeds the rigorous industry standards for firearm storage. The safe’s heavy-duty exterior housing and hardened interior locking lugs prevent unauthorized entry, keeping loved ones safe.

Turn5, Inc. Accepting Entries Until 9/30/2023

Turn5, Inc. (T5) announces its 100K Custom Bronco Build Sweepstakes to be held through its affiliate sites Extreme Terrain.com (XT) and American Trucks.com (AT). For every qualifying dollar spent on either website, participants will receive one entry into the draw up to a maximum of 10,000 entries per person, per email address. The Sweepstakes began at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 3, 2023, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2023. The winner will be announced on October 31, 2023.

T5’s 2023 Badlands Bronco build includes over $37,000 in modifications bringing the approximate retail value (ARV) up to over $100k. T5 has named this build ‘The Gator’ and plans to post regular updates on its respective YouTube channels ahead of the complete reveal on May 24, 2023. AT/XT Customers are encouraged to create an account and start shopping to maximize their chance of driving away with the grand prize.

T5’s 100K Ford Bronco Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are the age of majority in their state of residence. Some exclusions apply. One winner will be selected by random drawing on or about October 15, 2023, from among all entries properly received during the promotion period.The official rules and specific methods of entry can be found on each of the pages below.

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Moriarty, NM – ARMASPEC, designer and manufacturer of premium firearm upgrades and accessories, has released the Fulcrum Ambidextrous Safety Selector. The Fulcrum is available with a short 45-degree, full 90-degree, or 45/90-degree throw cores.

Featuring a low-profile design, the Fulcrum’s contact points are textured for thumb traction, and smartly round to effectively roll across the thumb during engagement. This clever design provides more tactile positional confirmation position than traditional wedge shapes and moves with the arc of the finger, transferring effort into moving the selector rather than resisting, as so many other designs do. The end result is a selector that is easier to feel through gloves or under duress, and easier to activate.

Connoisseurs know that, beyond design, what sets ARMASPEC apart from the competition is manufacturing quality. The Fulcrum is no exception.

Aside from lever shape and size, what operators feel in a safety selector comes from the drum and detent quality.

ARMASPEC’s selector drum is precision machined from stainless steel and finished with a quench-polish-quench (QPQ) process for a hard, definitive, and smooth detent path. When combined with ARMASPEC’s precision-made detents, the Fulcrum selector rests definitively in position, but glides between positions. The end result is a confidence-boosting safety selector that both rests firmly in position and quickly transitions to the next.

The first event of 2023 on the Bas Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing series is in the books. The no-entry-fee, ACA major double points Pickwick Slam presented by Evolution Fishing saw over 200 of college fishing’s top teams compete for two days on Pickwick and Wilson Lakes in Florence, AL, and awarded over $20,000 in prizes & contingencies. Charlie Wright & Logan Plueger took home first place honors with a two-day total weight of 43.83 pounds. Tyler Finley & Lane Lassiter from Top 25 ranked University of North Alabama claimed second, and Montevallo anglers Miller Dowling & Parker O’Bryan finished in third.

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Each of the Top 10 teams in the final tournament standings automatically qualify as that exact angler pairing for the 2023 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC.

Charlie Wright & Logan Plueger from number one ranked University of Montevallo entered Day 2 in first place after weighing in 21.74 pounds on the first day of tournament competition. The duo improved on their Day 1 weight by bringing in 22.09 pounds on the final day. For two days, Wright & Plueger weighed in a total of 43.83 pounds. That total was good enough to best the next highest finishing team by more than five pounds.

By winning this ACA no-entry-fee event, Wright & Plueger earned over $4,500 in prizes and contingencies. Those prizes include a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card, $1,000 Garmin credit, 10” Bob’s Machine Shop jack plate, two Evolution Fishing tackle backpacks, two 13 Fishing Concept A reels, and more. The Montevallo anglers also claimed the ACA logo contingency of $500. Along with the valuable prizes and contingencies, the pair’s first place finish earned them 1,750 points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.

Sportfishing’s epicenter returns to Orlando this July for the largest display of fishing tackle on the planet

Celebrating its 66th year, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades—better known as ICAST—returns to Orlando, Fla. and the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from July 11-14, for the planet’s largest sportfishing trade show. Produced annually by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the show is the largest, single event for the recreational fishing trade.

“ICAST is the cornerstone of the global sportfishing industry,” said ASA President Glenn Hughes. “ICAST is where connections are made that create business opportunities for our industry. It’s also where most new products make their debut into the fishing marketplace.”

ICAST offers more than 12,000 attendees representing dozens of countries the opportunity to see and interact with thousands of products from hundreds of manufacturers displaying colorful lures, clothing and watercraft, glowing marine electronics and multi-hued rods and reels. Tackle manufacturers, retailers, distributors and a host of global media all mingle at this once-a-year event.

“We have more than 600 companies on the show floor,” said Trade Show and Membership Vice President Blake Swango. “Many of them work year-round to develop and launch new products at the show to take advantage of the tremendous combination of buyers and media who converge in Orlando.”

Revolutionizing motorsports, lithium-ion battery technology can deliver ultra-lightweight power storage capabilities to give top-level competitors the edge they need. Lithium Pros provides total-package solutions for racers who need reliable starting power while being as light and small as possible for applications where space and weight are at a premium.  

Delivering 16V starting power for total-loss racing applications, the T925-16 from Lithium Pros weighs in at just over seven pounds while being similar in overall size to many standard motorcycle batteries. Providing 750 cranking amps that can quickly turn over high-compression, high-horsepower engines, it is designed to go the distance for top-level drag racing applications and circle track events of 50 laps or less without needing a power-robbing alternator.

Excelling in size and weight, the T925-16 enables race teams to locate the battery where it’s most convenient. Using Lithium Ion Phosphate technology not only provides faster starts than other batteries but can also discharge more energy towards the end of the run or race when needed most. Delivering 30% more discharge than a traditional lead acid battery at a fraction of the size, lithium-ion batteries from Lithium Pros are a clear winner for those who need the best.

The T925-16 is designed with a built-in charge protection board with its own dedicated ground terminal to ensure balanced and safe recharging. An optional package pairs the T925-16 with the Lithium Pros 1008 Racing Battery Charger, a fully-automatic 18.25V, 15A charger that displays voltage, amperage and amp-hours charged via its LCD display.

Designed for racers that require the ultimate in lightweight power, the T925-16 Racing Battery delivers the edge they need.

A long season in the woods is hard on hunters and gear. Scent Thief® developed the Combo Pack as a long-lasting solution to scent control. The cost-effective combination includes a 12 oz field spray bottle and a 32 oz refill. 

Scent Thief’s field spray is the most versatile and effective product in the Scent Thief lineup. It enables hunters to spray gear, clothing, blinds, and areas deer frequent. The 12 oz bottles are easy to pack into the stand and hold enough formula for multiple hunts. When it runs out, the 32 oz refill jug can refill spray bottles several times. In addition to its effectiveness, the Combo Pack is a budget-friendly solution that eliminates the need to buy multiple spray bottles.

The system features the patented “No Smell” technology, a proven solution for hunters looking to outsmart deer. Traditional scent control uses enzymes and chemicals to mask human odor, while Scent Thief temporarily disables a deer’s sense of smell. The specialized formula gives hunters the edge in various conditions, including high and swirling winds.

Hunters can sit confidently, even in the worst conditions, knowing Scent Thief is at

work. Spray it generously on clothes, boots, equipment, and trails for the best results. Re-apply every 60 to 90 minutes to ensure total coverage. 

Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, Ironworkers Local 397 host youth fishing event at Suncoast Youth Conservation Center  

Spring Hill, Tenn.—Nearly 200 youth and their families turned out for Take Kids Fishing Day at the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center (SYCC) in Apollo Beach, Florida, on April 15. Most of the participants had never fished before.

Hosted by Ironworkers Local 397 and the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), the free community event aimed to introduce youth to saltwater fishing from the boardwalk and fishing pier constructed by union volunteers at SYCC in 2019.

The wheelchair-accessible structure is the result of a multi-year community service project organized by the USA through its Work Boots on the Ground conservation program. It flanks a restored saltwater pond and marsh adjacent to the SYCC’s 6,000-square-foot education facility.

“We are grateful to the USA for its commitment to supporting youth engagement with the outdoors. The fishing pier they built for us makes a huge difference for visitors, field trip students, and summer campers,” said SYCC Director Candice Wade.

From armorer training courses and safety classes to picking out the perfect model and ammunition, purchasing a firearm is more than just heading to the gun store. With the many options and essential features to consider when purchasing property, it can be easy for aspiring owners to become overwhelmed. Luckily, this guide provides six tips for buying your first firearm, ensuring you make a responsible and informed decision.

1.   Determine Your Purpose 

A durable and reliable handgun is typically the best option for self-protection or home defense. If you love hunting or shooting sports, consider purchasing a rifle or shotgun instead. Your firearm’s purpose should align with your lifestyle, interests, and needs. Research its design, operation, and functionality to identify the perfect firearm.

2.   Consider Your Budget

Firearms can vary significantly in price, so it’s essential to consider your budget. Remember that the cost includes the firearm, necessary accessories, and ammunition. Additionally, consider the cost of training and any permits or licensing fees that may be required. By factoring in these expenses, you can create a realistic budget and find a firearm that meets your needs and financial capabilities.

3.   Understand the Law

Firearm legislation varies among states, so you must know your local firearm laws before purchasing. Visit your state’s official websites and gun stores, or consult with an attorney specializing in firearm laws. Ensure you understand your state’s firearm storage, possession, and transportation regulations. Additionally, shop around for concealed carry insurance. Going through a list of CCW insurance can help you determine the best coverage option to protect you if you ever have to use your gun in self-defense by covering the costs of a criminal or civil trial. Some popular concealed carry insurance providers include USCCA and CCW Safe.

4.   Research and Get Comfortable

When researching different models and calibers of firearms, ensure you are comfortable with your firearm’s size, weight, and operation. Spend time on the range renting different firearms to get a feel for what model works best for you. Reading reviews and watching instruction videos can also give you a better understanding of what to look for and expect. Getting hands-on experience and feeling comfortable using the firearm you’re interested in is also important.

The 13th annual Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Trials were held at Camp Pendleton in California, Feb. 28 to March 12, 2023, with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) there to support the shooting portion of the event.

Each year, the military service branches host their own trials for those eligible to participate in the Department of Defense’s annual Wounded Warrior Games. The Games started in 2010 for the ill, wounded and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military members. Sports for the Games include golf, track & field, archery, cycling, indoor rowing, wheelchair rugby and basketball, sitting volleyball, power lifting, swimming and shooting. This year’s Wounded Warrior Games will be held in San Diego, Calif., in June.

The CMP was hired for the Marine Corps Trials to control the targets, run the match and facilitate training. CMP’s Catherine Green and Haisten Smith joined coaches Phil Bryant, Brad Royal and Douglas Godfrey with leading the 60+ rifle and pistol athletes from Battalion East and West. Athletes also hailed from the UK, Italy, France, Colombia and the country of Georgia.

The shooting event was held on an electronic target range. Around three practice sessions were held each day of the Marine Corps Trials. Participating athletes were assigned a rifle or pistol, with coaches helping them get into the right position and explaining techniques that would aid them in their respective matches. 

“It was a relaxing environment, and trust was built with each session that passed,” Green said of the participants. “Being in the range began to feel like home with the bonds and memories that we were creating.”

Bipartisan event featuring Speaker McCarthy, over 55 members of Congress

Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted the annual Capitol Hill Dinner and Auction in Washington, D.C. With more than 650 total guests in attendance, including Biden Administration officials, congressional staff, DU leadership and more than 55 bipartisan Members of Congress, wetlands conservation was once again the focus of government leaders from across the United States.

The dinner was opened by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (CA), and Rep. Lisa Blunt-Rochester (DE) led the invocation.

“It’s a pleasure to gather in our nation’s capital to celebrate wetlands conservation with our friends in Congress,” said DU CEO Adam Putnam. “The tireless work of our volunteers across the country is what enables DU to have such a strong reputation in Washington, and this event is a testament to that hard work. It’s also proof of the broad, bipartisan support for the North American model of wildlife conservation in Congress, and DU will continue working with our partners in government, conservation and industry to ensure our nation’s investment in our natural places remains strong.”

Emblematic of DU’s bipartisan support in Congress, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) – one of DU’s highest priority conservation programs – received record funding at $50 million last year. And support for programs like NAWCA remains high. In 2023, more than 165 Representatives and 52 Senators have already expressed their support for NAWCA funding to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. 

The perfect EDC flashlight that your friends probably will not steal.

We got an early release model from Olight to test of their new i3T EOS Donut flashlight. Honestly, we would have been happy with testing any of the other colors from Olight of the i3T EOS flashlight but we got the new Donut color and the great news is that I know none of my friends will steal this flashlight from me but they probably should. It’s an outstanding EDC flashlight and this particular one is going to make one mom incredibly happy come Mother’s Day.

The Olight i3t EOS Donut is a slim tail switch flashlight that is powered by a single AAA battery with a max output of 180 lumens and two basic modes. Bright and not as bright. The tail switch works extremely well and there is no chance that this light is ever going to turn on in your pocket. The anodized aluminum body feels great in your hands and it is extremely small and lightweight and always ready for when you need it. The flashlight is water-resistant allowing you to use it in all types of weather and with the dual direction pocket clip you can use this flashlight clipped in to your pocket, on your lapel, on the brim of your hat or even on a backpack strap. It is such a simple light and heck if you love pink, it’s the greatest light in the world. Of course, you can order the i3T EOS in like 16 different colors including a Titanium Damascus and a black carbon fiber.

The i3T Dual-direction pocket clip really is exceptional on this light and I cannot say enough about how good it really is. I had this light on a recent trip and being able to quickly drop it on the brim of my hat and not have to worry about breaking out my headlamp saved me a ton of time. EDC lights are only as good as your willingness to carry them and the Olight Donut is about the width of a AA battery and just a bit longer. It measures 3.5 inches which fits perfectly in my hand and it is not so imposing or heavy so it feels good alongside of my keys in my front pocket. On a solid battery, with a max output of 180 lumens in mode 1 it will run for about 21 minutes straight but honestly you probably are not going to do that. In mode 2 it will run at 5 lumens and last about 16 hours which is enough to give you some light out to about 12 meters, enough to work your way through a forest or around a dark building or out of a building with power out.

The beauty of this light is that they are extremely well priced depending on the model you get and if you like the donut color way you can get it one in your hands by ordering quickly. I am all for having the best in EDC tools and I have some extremely good flashlights in my arsenal of lights but the true test of an EDC tool is will you carry it with you each and every day and the i3T EOS is a light I am quite sure will make it more times then not into my pocket and on my body when I need it.

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Owners of Taurus 856 and 605 revolvers who want to improve their shooting performance can now upgrade to XS’s Standard Dot Night Sights. Designed for personal defense, Standard Dot sights feature a tritium powered front sight surrounded by a photoluminescent orange or green Glow Dot that absorbs ambient light and glows in low light to provide dual illumination. The convex dot’s additional surface area increases light absorption, intensifying the charge of the Glow Dot. The high visibility sight aids faster and more accurate target acquisition, especially for those with aging eyes or deteriorating vision.

“Our night sights are bright and easy to see, day or night, which provides significant advantages in personal defense situations,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “The increased visibility gained by upgrading from factory sights to XS Standard Dot sights makes it easier to get on target faster, and the sights are really easy to install at home.”

XS Standard Dot sights for the Taurus 856 and 605 revolvers fit guns with a factory pinned in front sight. The XS replacement sight is pre-drilled for the retention pin, making DIY installation at home simple.

XS Sights are CNC machined from solid steel bar stock at XS Sights’ in-house machine shop in Fort, Worth Texas. The company designs, machines, and does its own tritium insertion to ensure the highest-quality American-Made products.

Retail Price: $73.00

Submitted by Mark Valletta, President, Down East Garand Shooters

Down East Garand Shooters (DEGS) is a CMP Affiliated Club in Eastern North Carolina that has a tradition of awarding one lucky member an M-1 Garand at our annual end of year banquet. Any member who has competed in a minimum of five match relays per season is eligible to be included in a drawing for the M-1 Garand.

This year, the drawing procedure went off the rails due to a bad decision on my part. Typically, all eligible member names go in a pot and are drawn out one at a time, eliminating each member as we go. The last person standing gets the rifle. It’s a bit of a more dramatic way to give the rifle away rather than just drawing the name out and being done with it.

I’ll spare the details, but the end result was that our member, Chris Hymen, through no fault of his own, was given an unfair advantage at the end of the drawing. My blunder caused member Kim Morey to have a win snatched from her. That was totally on me and my poor suggestion of how to resolve this issue.

Anyway, Kim Morey was set to be the raffle winner, and it went Chris’s way. The first act of sportsmanship was Chris immediately saying that we should draw over at the first match of the season. We immediately decide to re-draw at our first match of the 2023 season. (Thank you for the idea, Chris! I owe you some consolation prize ammo, my friend!)

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Michigan Senate recently passed Resolution No. 26 commemorating NWTF’s 50th Anniversary and recognizing the organization’s conservation impact in both Michigan and nationally.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by our elected officials for our 50-year anniversary,” said Bert VanderWeele, NWTF Michigan State Chapter president. “We have an incredible partnership with MDNR conserving wild turkeys and preserving our hunting heritage. Since 2014, the NWTF has been awarded over $1.45 million to help conserve more than 7,000 acres of wild turkey habitat in Michigan. We are proud to be recognized for this work and our immense history as a conservation organization.”

The resolution, in part, reads:

“… WHEREAS, The NWTF and its Michigan State Chapter helped the Michigan Department of Natural Resources restore wild turkey populations across the state, resulting in an estimated 200,000 birds, which supports robust and healthy wild turkey populations capable of hunting opportunities in all 83 counties in our state; and

WHEREAS, The NWTF, its members and chapters have been at the vanguard of reversing the decline in hunting participation through nationwide investment in hunter recruitment, retention and reactivation efforts. They also partner with other states to develop opportunities to engage people from all walks of life in the outdoors tradition. Since 2012, the NWTF has recruited and reactivated more than 1.5 million hunters, including Michigan, which was one of the first states to develop an NWTF cooperatively funded position focused on addressing hunter participation; and

RITON Optics is pleased to announce the launch of its versatile crossover riflescope, the 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50! This new addition to the Riton Optics family is a testament to the company’s dedication to providing top-of-the-line optics for the discerning hunter and shooter.

The 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 riflescope is a feature-rich optic for both hunting and long-range shooting. It boasts a wide magnification range, with a minimum magnification of 3x and a maximum of 18x, making it optimal for just about any shooting or hunting scenario. The 50mm objective lens provides exceptional light transmission, brightness and clarity, even in low light conditions.

Featuring Riton Optics’ advanced optical system and the LRH (Long Range/ Hunter) first focal plane reticle, the 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 provides accurate holdovers and wind holds throughout the magnification range. The illuminated reticle is adjusted using the control on the parallax knob, has six brightness levels and an off position in between each level.

Built to withstand the rigors of the field, the 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 was built with a rugged 30mm aircraft-grade aluminum main body tube and black anodized for added durability and protection. Like all Riton magnified optics, the 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 is also shockproof, waterproof and fog proof, providing shooters with the confidence needed when on a hunt or on the range.

Packed with features such as exposed, zero-resettable/ zero-stop turrets with 1/10 MRAD windage and elevation adjustments, integrated/ two-location removable throw levers with a flush mount and 14mm lever included, and a fast-focus eyepiece, the 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 is truly one of the most versatile riflescopes for hunters and shooters alike. Additionally, all Riton Optics riflescopes are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty and the Riton Promise.

ARGO, manufacturer of ATVs, SxSs, UGVs and the  worldwide leader for amphibious Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs) announces their commitment  to servicing the offroad commercial market in many big ways. In the years leading up to this  announcement, ARGO has been in development of many exciting products that are to be built  out of their North American factory. The launch of the all-new Sasquatch is a first of many new  releases that are positioned to give the offroad commercial market what they’ve been missing.  In addition to new products, ARGO is continuing to develop their commercial specific division  incorporating industry veterans and improvements in their North American facilities.

In recent weeks, the ARGO community and industry enthusiasts have closely followed  weekly “sightings” of the all-new North American built amphibious XTV, the ARGO Sasquatch XTX. Positioned as a true testament to ARGO’s commitment to the offroad commercial market. The Sasquatch enters the global market of premiere earth crawlers touting the latest in offroad technological advancements and interior comforts. With ARGO’s release of the 6th and final Sasquatch“sighting” earlier this week, the excitement continues to build as this allegorical wonder continues to take shape.

Digging in to further the established presence and manage the exponential growth within  the offroad commercial segment, two new members have been brought on board to navigate the large-scale effort to maintain and develop ARGO’s stronghold of commercial accounts. These credible, passionate, and essential veterans are Joe Klosterman and Jim Mason. With a  combined knowledge of over 60 years of offroad and industry related experience in dealer  development, customer retention, competitive insight and sales network rationalization, Joe and  Jim’s appointment to western and eastern regional sales managers come at an opportune time  to assist with the development and implementation of an all-new lineup of commercial vehicles.  Excited by recent events that have transpired, President and CEO Brad Darling went on to say,  “The commercial market has always been a constant in ARGO’s history and in recent years, our  world class research and development team of engineers have made great strides showing  augmented growth that caters to the commercial market. We are very proud to announce the  release of the all-new Sasquatch along with growing our commercial sales team. I can assure  you this is only the start to our continued journey with commercial products and services.”  

With a strong appetite for increasing their existing market share within the offroad  commercial market, ARGO continues to be a driving force and plans to expand their professional channel of commercial dealers and products, showing the world what it means to  Know No Boundaries.  

About ARGO ARGO is the world leader in amphibious Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTV) since 1967. ARGO markets  its XTV, ATV and SxS products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the United States and  Canada and through distributors representing dealers in Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia and other  international markets.