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National Board of Directors has hired Cohen Taylor to lead Executive Search

Howard Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s president & CEO since 2000, has announced plans to retire following National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2023 next February. The organization’s national board of directors has enlisted the services of Cohen Taylor to lead the nationwide application and interview process. 

Vincent joined the organization as a volunteer in 1984, only two years after the organization’s creation in 1982.  He was hired as a full-time employee in 1987 as the organization’s first director of finance. In 2000, Vincent succeeded Jeff Finden to become the second person to lead the non-profit conservation organization during its 40-year history. 

“I’m extremely proud of the team we have in place to deliver this organization’s habitat mission,” Vincent said. “We produced more acres of habitat and generated more dollars for conservation in 2021 than any other year in our history, and we’re going to break those records in 2022. That’s a credit to every one of our employees, our national board of directors, this organization’s dedicated volunteers, and our many partners. It’s now time to prepare for the next chapter. ”

During Vincent’s tenure, Pheasants Forever has grown into one of the most respected wildlife conservation organizations in the country dedicated to habitat development, education, and advocacy. The organization, which includes both Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, has more than 400 employees and 400,000 members, supporters, and partners.  In its history, “The Habitat Organization” has been responsible for delivering more than 22 million acres of habitat.

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is pleased to announce “Get Published!” as the headline session to kick off their Annual Business Conference  on June 14-16 in Kalispell, MT. This panel session, moderated by Britney Booth, owner of Booth Media Group and editor of multiple publications in the hunting space, features editors and digital content writers from a variety of backgrounds. This panel is meant to help everyone from seasoned pros to new creators improve their craft and increase their business because of it. The panel is slated for Tuesday, June 15 at 9:10 a.m. with a round-robin, “open book” meeting time with editors afterwards. The panel consists of Jen Ripple, Editor of DUN  magazine, Mike Shea, Sr. Editor of Free Range American, John Snow, Shooting Editor of Outdoor Life magazine and John Radzwilla, Editor-in-Chief of Hook & Barrel magazine.

“Conference attendees can network, learn, and connect with outdoor media professionals who are willing to share what they know with them, which is a unique opportunity not always provided. We’re happy to put this together especially for our POMA members,” shared Thomas MacAuley, Executive Director of POMA. “To make the most of this session, we highly recommend attendees get to know these leaders and prepare questions for them to answer during the one-on-one session time held immediately after the panel session.”

The POMA Annual Business Conference consists of three exciting days of educational and networking opportunities. Kalispell will also have suggestions for activities before and after conference to help members make the most of their time in the area. Members are encouraged to register now and book travel early to take advantage of early booking savings. 

As with every conference, attendees will enjoy:

The Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell is the host hotel for #POMA2022. They’ve offered a special rate for POMA conference attendees. All meals, networking events and sessions will be held at the hotel.

Marolina Outdoor Inc, the parent company of Huk, will enhance their relationship with Richard Childress Racing in 2022, the two companies announced today. 2018 DAYTONA 500 Champion Austin Dillon will race the No. 3 Huk Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, May 8. 

The Darlington race, which airs on FOX Sports 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET, kicks off Huk’s 2022 activation plans with Richard Childress Racing. The fastest-growing fishing brand with an authentic passion for its products and lifestyle will complement its marketing plans with multiple paint schemes to highlight key campaigns throughout the season. 

“We’re thrilled to not only continue our partnership with Richard Childress Racing but expand our relationship,” said Pete Angle, President of Marolina Outdoor Inc. “Austin Dillon has served as a passionate ambassador for the outdoors and the Huk brand. He embodies the lifestyle we design our clothes for, enjoying the outdoors. family time, or a day on the water but knowing you can look good without having to change clothes going from one activity to another. We’re looking forward to tapping into our relationship to promote what Huk stands for as we head into the busiest time of year for fishing and outdoor enthusiasts.”

Based in Charleston, S.C., at the confluence of three major rivers and home to one of America’s favorite destinations, the designers at Huk take their inspiration from the water itself. They shape and mold lines of performance clothing designed to keep you looking good and feeling cool and comfortable on or off the water.

“I’ve enjoyed representing Huk and look forward to continuing the relationship,” said Dillon, a champion in NASCAR’s Truck and Xfinity Series. “Everyone at Huk is just as passionate about the outdoors as I am, and I know NASCAR fans will really embrace some of the fun styles and designs that Huk plans to weave into the 2022 season.”

NOMAD Outdoor left nothing to chance when considering everything involved to design the best bino harness. Banking on personal experience and using premium materials and components, NOMAD’s designers created their new Bino Harness to give hunters the best in customization and comfortable suspension at an affordable price.

The Bino Harness joins the new Bull Lounger in the NOMAD lineup, just in time for hunters seeking the best turkey hunting gear this spring. Both are crafted based on the needs of turkey hunters and with the experience and knowledge of NOMAD’s hunting-crazy staff. The result is quality gear that will last and help make each turkey hunting experience better.

The new Bino Harness works with size 42mm and smaller binoculars and features rugged construction with 100-percent brushed polyester to withstand weather, briars, limbs, mud and more. The adjustable harness has MOLLE webbing for accessories from mouth call pouches to holsters, along with organizational pockets, a magnetic flap closure so that it does not pop open when getting tactical on a turkey, and an internal lens cloth. It comes in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland, which meshes easily with almost every camo pattern.

Available accessories with the NOMAD Bino Harness include a box call attachment made from the same rugged polyester construction and MOLLE webbing. It is built to securely carry most box calls, and doubles as a water bottle holder. Another option is the friction call attachment, which works with most friction-style calls and has elastic webbing for strikers. And the Bino Harness also can work with the ThermaCELL attachment, which flaps open to keep the unit dispensing repellent while still attached to the Bino Harness. Finally, a rangefinder attachment is available, fitting most rangefinders on the market and coming with a removable cord to keep the unit secure when in use.

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Founder Matthew Shirey takes top prize in 9th season of History Channel’s “Forged in Fire”

Local blacksmith Matthew Shirey, founder of Sylva-based Shira Forge and an award-winning creator of iron knives, axes, and cookware, is thrilled to announce his win in a recent episode of the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” television series. This competitive reality television series follows four of the nation’s finest bladesmiths each episode as they battle for a $10,000 cash prize by recreating iconic weapons. 

Shirey has been creating goods for over twenty years and launched Shira Forge in 2005. He first applied to be a contestant on “Forged in Fire” years ago but didn’t make it past the initial interview. Shirey persevered and applied two more times, finally getting the call that he’d been chosen last fall. Unfortunately, he contracted COVID days before he was supposed to begin filming and had to bow out. Months later Shirey received another call and this time, he was able to make the trip to Stamford, Connecticut to take part in the competition, which proved tougher than he had imagined.

“Each episode centers around a specific challenge, and our challenge was to find a usable piece of steel from a crushed car to forge a large knife, which would then be tested by chopping a car hood and slicing jugs of antifreeze,” says Shirey. “To see how it all plays out, you’ll have to watch the episode, but I will say I had a fantastic time, and it was really special to have crews come to my hometown of Sylva to tape the final round.”

Shirey’s winning creation, a katar style dagger, will remain on the “Forged in Fire” set to be displayed with winning weapons from previous competitions. He plans to use the prize money to invest back into his business and take a family vacation. Shirey’s episode of “Forged in Fire” aired on the History Channel on March 30. For more information on Matthew Shirey and Shira Forge, please visit shiraforge.com. For media inquiries and product sampling opportunities, please contact Suzanne Hermann at [email protected].

Wildlife students at Virginia Tech will experience waterfowl hunting’s critical role in conservation

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl will deliver its University Hunting Program at Virginia Tech this year, thanks to support from the 2021 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia. The $6,604 grant covers program costs for one UHP course to be delivered in the fall semester of 2022.

Delta’s UHP was designed to address an impending crisis: Up to 70 percent of current university wildlife management students have never hunted and might never have been given the opportunity. Delta believes that future wildlife management professionals who understand the relationship between hunting and conservation and have the chance to experience waterfowl hunting firsthand are more likely to maintain a strong footing among the wildlife management community as professionals.

Delta launched UHP in 2017 as a hunter recruitment program. It provides students with classroom training, firearms safety and a firsthand hunting experience, and equips them with a more holistic view of hunting and conservation. Delta Waterfowl covers all costs and organizes all activities associated with the program.

Delta’s ultimate goal is to deliver UHP at every university and college in North America that offers a wildlife management program.

In its 20th year, Drake continues to invest in high-level talent to further drive brand growth and expand the global fanbase with the addition of Jim Ronquest

Drake Waterfowl Systems (Drake) is pleased to announce that Jim Ronquest will join Drake as VP, Development. In this role, Ronquest—one of the outdoor industry’s most iconic waterfowl enthusiasts—will be responsible for cultivating and managing industry partnerships and relationships on behalf of Drake. In addition, Ronquest will support Drake through content production and product development in this new role.

“Over the last two decades, Drake’s focus on the design of innovative, technical hunting gear and being relationship focused has enabled us to build a highly loyal customer base,” says John Woodard, CEO at Drake. “Jim aligns with the core values that helped get us to where we are today, and we are excited to have Jim join the team to help us elevate our brand to a new level through his industry experience and relationships.”

Ronquest comes to Drake after spending more than 25 years with Rich-N-Tone (RNT) Calls. Rooted in a lifelong love for hunting and the outdoors, Ronquest has added to the hunting world over the years. He has introduced large audiences to waterfowl and wetlands conservation through his outdoor television show, resulting in raised awareness and protection of the places and species that are vital to the lifestyle. He has welcomed and nurtured the next generation of waterfowl hunters into the fold through youth duck-calling clinics that stress the import of an ethical outdoor lifestyle. His thriving and decades-long relationships with wildlife managers and scientists bridge the gap between the field and the public, and Ronquest is a former World Duck Calling Champion. Ronquest’s storied career in the outdoors will be an immediate boon for Drake.

“I’ve been blessed to be a part of industry-leading brands as a part of RNT for more than 25 years,” says Ronquest. “Being a part of the Drake team provides a new challenge that I’m excited to take on. I’ve admired Drake’s brands for years and it was the right time to join the Drake family. I look forward to this next phase and being a part of Drake’s continued momentum and growth.”

Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Jeff Birmingham, President of Houston Safari Club and Houston Safari Club Foundation.

He has been a member of Houston Safari Club Foundation since 2008 and is a Life Member of HSCF. Jeff has served as a past Vice President. In addition, he has served as Chairman of the annual HSCF Sporting Clays Tournament for two years and as the HSCF Convention Chairman. Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors for Operation Game Thief, Trinity Oaks Foundation and Child Advocates. 

Jeff has been an avid hunter and competitive shooter since childhood and loves competitive shooting. He is the owner of Alliance Graphics & Printing and is a diehard Texas A&M Aggie. 

Join us as we discuss Jeff’s love affair with all forms of shotgun sports, competitive shooting and every type of hunting. 

About Hunting Matters
Tune in to “Hunting Matters” with Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar as he engages in conversations with guests, from various backgrounds, who have a passion for hunting and conservation. Great discussions, news, hunting legislation updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs each Saturday, 6am-7am CDT on KPRC AM 950 – Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station, and Houston’s longest running radio station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, PodBean and Spreaker. Subscribe, listen and provide a review and rating. Hunting Matters is a 2022 Gold AVA Digital Awards winner!

Hummelstown, PA., – TRACT™ Optics, designers, and engineers of precision performance grade optics for direct-to-consumer use, launches two TORIC Hunt Series Rifle Scopes. Available in First Focal Plane and Second Focal Plane Reticle options.

TORIC UHD 30mm FFP

TORIC UHD 30mm SFP

Co-founder Jon LaCorte commented, “As interest grows in long-range shooting and hunting, many customers requested a scaled-down version of the TORIC 4-20X50 model mounted on typical hunting rifles.” LaCorte added, “Without giving up the optical and mechanical qualities of a scope traditionally found on target rifles, we designed a new scope set up, reinforcing the value we offer to our customers.”

TRACT™ Optics founded in 2015, is an advanced brand and product line 100 percent purpose-built for the needs of today’s hunters and shooters. TRACT designs and engineers’ precision performance grade optics for direct-to-consumer hunting, target, and recreational shooting purposes.Born from decades of optics industry experience, TRACT delivers quality and value with personalized product customer support. Learn more about TRACT Optics binoculars, spotting scopes, and rifles copes for all hunting and shooting disciplines, by visiting our website: www.tractoptics.com. Connect with #TRACTOptics on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and we invite you to engage with us on our LIVE Chat platform.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce a new fundraising venture in partnership with the national non-profit Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS). Contributing directly to upland conservation efforts nationwide, members and supporters can now donate cars, trucks, boats, campers, and other recreational assets to help fund the mission work of The Habitat Organization.

“Our new relationship with CARS makes it easy for any American who cherishes grassland landscapes to support the important work we’re accomplishing throughout pheasant and quail country,” stated Tom Jones, development officer for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. “The significance of this partnership for the organization’s Call of the Uplands initiative is immense and provides yet another avenue for upland supporters to promote their conservation ethic through a vehicle donation.”

Through the CARS program, vehicles, motorcycles, RVs, boats, trailers, powersports and farm equipment/machinery are all eligible to be donated, with proceeds bolstering upland bird habitat, pollinator health, and public land access. All vehicle donations are tax-deductible, and the three-step process is hassle-free:

For more information about Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s vehicle donation program, visit the Frequently Asked Questions website,  or speak with a representative during the week from 8:00am – 10:30pm (CST, Monday-Friday) by calling (855) 500-7433.

About CARS

From Humble Beginnings to the World Leader in Seamless Outdoor Fiberglass Walk-In Coolers, This Family-Owned Company Continues to Put Customers First.

The year was 1978 and brothers Joe and Vince Tippmann, who were already producing fiberglass hockey boards, took notice of small oil rigs encased in fiberglass and set off on what would be a four-year mission to perfect the adaptation of this seamless technology for walk-in refrigeration and freezer units. Polar King International debuted at the 1982 National Restaurant Association trade show with great fanfare, and the success story began.  

The Tippmanns initially manufactured and shipped their state-of-the-art outdoor fiberglass commercial walk-in coolers and freezers from a modest 12,000 square-foot facility in New Haven, Indiana. With escalating demand, Polar King scaled up operation and relocated production to its current 204,000 square-foot facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In the past two years, the company has added additional manufacturing and warehouse space to keep up with accelerated sales. 

For 40 years, Polar King has been revolutionizing the industry while maintaining its family roots and unwavering commitment to customer service and its community. The company has provided thousands of one-piece walk-in outdoor refrigeration and freezer units to single unit operators, chain restaurants, schools, health care facilities, government agencies and many others. 

In recent years, Polar King added two complementary business units: Polar Leasing Company and Polar King Mobile. Polar Leasing  offers standard refrigerated walk-in rentals. Polar King Mobile was created to meet North America’s needs for a commercial-grade, affordable solution to refrigerated transport. These operations are making a positive impact during the global COVID-19 pandemic by providing storage for vaccines and test samples, as well as fulfilling requirements for emergency refrigeration/freezer storage in response to disasters. 

Submitted by Tina Elwood Gehrke

The Iowa State Rifle and Pistol Association 2022 Championship took place on March 5, 2022. The event was hosted in Ely, Iowa, by rifle coaches from the American Legion Post 555 (Tina Elwood Gehrke, Juan Trevino and Garrett Carlson) and was attended by student athletes from five clubs: Cedar Rapids Pathfinders, Ely, Lone Tree, Muscatine and Swisher. 

Civilian Marksmanship Program’s State Director Wayne Marker joined the event to assist with an oversight for scorekeeping with Jerry of Bettendorf. Marker’s help was greatly appreciated throughout the event.

Athletes competed using the CMP junior classifications G3 (Sub-junior Age 14 and under), G2 (Intermediate-junior Age 15-16) and G1 (Junior Age 17-18). Match 4 is a total of prone (match 1), standing (match 2) and kneeling (match 3) results. Totals are listed by age classification, and awards were presented to 4th through 1st place finishers, who included:

G1: Junior (Age 17-18)

Evolution Outdoor is excited to announce the addition of the Drift Series Tackle Backpacks to its Evolution Fishing lineup of durable, functional fishing tackle bags and products. Great for the everyday fisherman or weekend warrior, the Drift Series Backpack is built to work with you and for you, ensuring your gear is protected and organized.

“With the incredible success of our Drift Series Trays and Bags over the last few years, we thought a backpack was a natural addition to the line,” said Colt Fadal, Evolution Outdoor’s Executive Director of Sales and Marketing. “Creating quick, easy access to trays makes our new Drift Series Backpack not only incredibly unique, but functional and a great option for any type of fishing, whether from the bank or a boat.”

With its easy access compartment and rugged wear-resistant 1680D construction, the Drift Series Tackle Backpack delivers the quality and functionality that is the foundation of Evolution Fishing. These Drift Series Tackle Backpacks have a largemouth, open access feature that provides quick and easy access to trays, an integrated tie down Y-Strap with mesh support to secure trays and it’s equipped with a rain fly in case of stormy weather. The Drift Series Tackle Backpack can hold all fishing essentials while remaining durable and functional in all fishing environments.

The Drift Series Tackle Backpack Features:

The Drift Series Tackle Backpack is available in multiple colors: green, blue and seafoam. All colors are currently in-stock and ready to ship.

TrueTimber is proud to announce their attendance and sponsorship for the 2022 Bass Pro Shops World’s Fishing Fair. The event is set to take place March 30 – April 3, 2022, at the Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. Attendees can visit the TrueTimber booth (E-1) and will see TrueTimber logos, signage and camouflage throughout the event. Fifty percent of all proceeds from the event will go to support conservation.

“This is quite the event Johnny Morris and the whole Bass Pro Shops team have put together and we are so excited not to only attend, but to support such a landmark event,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “The fair will be a blast for the entire family, and we encourage all our TrueTimber friends to join in. We have always put a large effort into supporting the conservation of our natural resources and we know the proceeds from this event will move the needle to further protect wildlife and habitats for generations to come.”

The Bass Pro Shops World’s Fishing Fair will host over 200 exhibits, concerts from the nation’s top artists, daily seminars from the biggest names in the outdoor industry, sales, giveaways and much more. Multiple TrueTimber Brand Ambassadors are attending the event including NASCAR driver Noah Gragson and Professional Angler Edwin Evers.

To learn more about the entire TrueTimber product line and see all available patterns, visit  TrueTimber.com. Details about future product launches can be found on TrueTimber’s Facebook  and Instagram pages.

About TrueTimber

It was anchors aweigh for the Palm Beach International Boat Show, as elected officials and event stakeholders gathered on the West Palm Beach waterfront for the show’s opening ceremony. The boat show also hosted an exclusive luncheon for business leaders in the Blue Heron Ballroom at The Ben, Autograph Collection, which featured a conversation with Jack and Gary Nicklaus, moderated by Rena Blades, director of community and government affairs for the boat show.

The inaugural “Charting the Course” Business Leadership Luncheon commemorated the 40th anniversary of the boat show, and brought together leaders from all sectors in order to build relationships and celebrate the economic impact of the marine industry. The event represented a collaboration between the Marine Industries of Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC), Informa Markets, and the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.

“We have a mission to promote the growth of the marine industry for the benefit of our members, the community, and the environment,” said Alyssa Freeman, executive director of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, before welcoming West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James to the podium.

“We are so thrilled to have you in our city. The boat show is very important to our economy as West Palm Beach continues to grow and become more vibrant,” said Mayor James, as he thanked and congratulated the MIAPBC and Informa Markets.

“We’re very excited about the impact this show has had on West Palm Beach, and we’re also proud to be environmental stewards,” said Andrew Doole, president of the U.S. Boat Shows Division with Informa Markets. The U.S. Boats Show Division presented the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida with a donation of $300,000 to support their efforts in protecting marine wildlife and advancing sustainability.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. donated 200 handguns and 20 rifles to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of Ukraine, to bolster their capabilities in this time of conflict.

Throughout this conflict, the Ukrainian people have inspired the world with their courage and determination, which inspired the Kimber team to find a way to help. Kimber answered by providing 200 R7 Mako 9mm subcompact pistols with 800 extra 13-round magazines, 10 Advanced Tactical rifles in .308 Win., and 10 bolt-action rifles in .308 Win. Each rifle contains 2 magazines and a matched replacement firing pin assembly.

Mission First Tactical (MFT) donated holsters for the R7 Mako pistols and Tactical Rifle Cases. In addition, MFT also donated 3,300 AR-15 magazines and 1,000 AR-10 magazines.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. (Leupold) donated 20 Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10×40 rifle scopes, which were paired and installed on each of the 20 Kimber rifles.

“The people of Ukraine are enduring tremendous hardships and are in need of support from around the world,” said Leslie Edelman, Kimber owner and CEO. “Kimber is honored to play a part in providing this much-needed assistance with the donation of these firearms and accessories. Our hearts and prayers go out to the courageous people who will be using them to defend their freedom and nation.”


Kimber Mfg., Inc. is an American company that designs and manufactures premium firearms for individual, sporting, law enforcement and military markets. Complete information on Kimber firearms, accessories and Less-Lethal products is available at www.kimberamerica.com or by phone from Kimber in-house staff at +1 (888) 243-4522. A detailed product catalog is available upon request. Kimber can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Wisconsinites Reminded Of Protected Tribal Right To Fish

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.

“The department has zero-tolerance for harassment of tribal members who are exercising their treaty rights,” said DNR Secretary Preston D. Cole. “We fully support Ojibwe sovereignty and treaty rights.”

Each tribal fishing season, tribal members harvest using various high-efficiency methods, including spearing and netting. The DNR collaborates with the Ojibwe tribes to uphold these tribal rights.

“Tribal members have the right to hunt, fish, and gather in the Ceded Territories,” said Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Any attempt to interfere with those rights is illegal and should be reported to local law enforcement and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC).”

Gun cleaning solvents are required to get your prized possession in the best shape. To find the best gun solvents that work for you, you must evaluate their cleanliness level and performance attributes.

For example, if your firearm is a .38 caliber revolver and its walnut grip has turned black from age and used over time rust, then a solvent with a mild abrasion inhibitor might be needed. Therefore, if you’re going to clean your firearms, one of the first things you need is a cleaning solvent.

There are many choices, and it can be difficult to choose which one is right for you. You can get different products from gun oil to CLP cleaners to maintain your firearms. Here’s what you need to know about cleaning solvents for your gun.

How Cleaning Solvents Work?

Many of the liquids used as gun cleaning solvents are petroleum-based. Some are flammable, while others are non-flammable. In addition, there are flammable water distillates, ketones, and alcohols that serve as solvents. Some of these solvents have already been tested for safety. By the way, they have good safety ratings and have been safely used in many applications like the kitchen and household cleaners.

Gun cleaning solvents can be used to clean guns that aren’t mechanically powered like shotguns. But they can also be used to clean guns from a mechanical point of view like revolvers, pistols, rifles, and gun stocks. Also, the solvents can be used to make certain parts like the firing pins and other parts and the guns’ finish.

Fuerza Firearms Training is proud to offer world-class firearm instruction in Fort Collins, CO. Fuerza Firearms Training started out as a hobby and quickly progressed to something much more. Their founder, Colin Fitzgerald, is a certified NRA instructor and has chief range safety officer certifications. As his career progressed, he found a passion for teaching which has now compounded into Fuerza Firearms Training. The instructors are expertly trained and have a passion for training others to safely use their weapons. Fuerza Firearms Training believes that if you don’t know how to handle a gun, there is no point in owning one. Without proper training, it can be dangerous to own a firearm. So, contact Fuerza today to start learning more about firearm safety today!

Having partnered with several local ranges, they are able to provide patrons with all of the gun training they could need. Whether it’s someone trying to obtain a concealed carry permit, someone who wants to learn how to use a rifle or the basics of shotgun management, Fuerza Firearms Training can help. They also offer safety training courses and several other certifications to boost knowledge of firearms. Need a refresher course? They’ve got that too. They offer a wide variety of classes to fit all needs and are currently in the process of creating a Spanish curriculum for those who would prefer a different language for instruction! Their hope is to create a welcoming environment for everyone to learn about weapons and to handle them safely.

No matter where your firearm interest lies, Fuerza Firearms Training has something for everyone. All of their instructors are experts in their field and offer both classroom and live-fire instruction to all students, depending on the goal of the class. They aim to reach anyone and everyone who desires to learn more about firearms and how to handle them safely.

Their mission statement is this: To provide education on the safe handling of firearms and the skills to use them effectively. Fuerza Firearms Training, LLC seeks to break down barriers within communities that have been overlooked for firearms education in the past.

If you are looking for firearm instruction of any kind, Fuerza is for you!  Check out their class schedule and book your instruction today.

Premier Body Armor saw and heard the request for Body Armor from Save Our Allies and responded immediately. Founder Frank Stewart reached out with an offer that resulted in Save Our Allies personally picking up all armor for their volunteers earlier this month at the Gastonia, North Carolina headquarters of Premier Body Armor.

Premier Body Armor provides Made in the USA complete body armor systems to defend against threats in a violent world. The company is proud to offer everyday solutions to law-abiding citizens, but their ties to the military and directly to efforts like those being seen from Save Our Allies go much deeper.

Before starting Premier Body Armor in 2013, the company spent 20 years engineering and manufacturing armor for tactical vehicles, becoming an industry leader in innovation with the highest benchmark of quality. Customers have included the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the United States Marine Corps (USMC), North American and International OEM’s, private security industry, government agencies and the Department of Defense.

“Save Our Allies has found a select group of American volunteers to provide support and aid to civilians affected by the war in Ukraine,” said Premier Body Armor President Alex Stewart. “These volunteers will each be given a personal kit of our flagship Core Plate Carrier with rifle rated plates. Our mission is and has always been keeping Americans safe and we can’t think of a better opportunity to live that out than with Save Our Allies.”

“Save Our Allies is thankful to Premier Body Armor for embodying the ‘Send Me’ spirit of our team – and people around the world,” said Save Our Allies Co-Founder Sarah Verardo. “Thanks to our friends at Premier Body Armor we are able to distribute items to frontline medical personnel working to overcome terror and tyranny.”