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RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has announced the introduction of the new ChargeMaster Link powder dispenser. The Link is built off the rock-solid load cell and electronics found in the popular RCBS ChargeMaster Lite, but now offers best-in-class Bluetooth®  technology to make reloading easier than ever.

The RCBS ChargeMaster Link’s Bluetooth capabilities give the discerning hand-loader the ability to run the entire unit from their smartphone using the free, newly redesigned RCBS app. This not only allows a user to save custom loads on the app, but to run the machine more quickly and efficiently. Hands-free operation with the app also means a reloader never has to touch the dispenser during the weighing process, ensuring more accurate readings.

“The Link is the perfect dispenser for the budget conscious handloader that is looking for a dispenser that is going to deliver consistent powder charges each and every time but does not need all of the additional features that our other models provide,” said Will Hemeyer, Sr. Product Manager for RCBS. “We take great pride in producing the highest quality dispensers on the market and know the ChargeMaster Link will deliver more consistency than the competition.”

The ChargeMaster Link boasts 0.1-grain accuracy and a 2000-grain load cell capacity. The unit can run on an external battery, meaning reloaders can operate it at home or in the field without being tied to power cords. The unit also features a universal four country CE approved power supply and LCD display with intuitive push-button controls.

ChargeMaster Link has an MSRP of $349.95. For more information or to view other RCBS reloading products, visit  RCBS.com.

Counterfeiting impacts everyone! EOTECH®, the world-leading holographic weapons sight manufacturer, is fighting back against counterfeiting rings at all levels. They have launched an aggressive campaign targeting those who create and sell illegal copies of EOTECH’s iconic military-grade holographic weapons sight systems.

EOTECH takes counterfeit prevention extremely seriously. Why? Because not only do these forgeries impact their business—and the business of their authorized dealers—but more importantly operators’ safety. 

“Stopping fakes at the source is a critical step in curbing counterfeiting. EOTECH produces an extremely rugged, technically unique holographic sight that can’t be duplicated by counterfeiters. The EOTECH brand stands for reliability, durability and the safety of our operators whether it be soldiers, officers or general users,” said Lisa Kemp, Director of Marketing. “EOTECH partners and end-users can rest assured that we will actively pursue counterfeit operations to quickly shut them down.” 

Authentic EOTECH holographic sighting technology is nearly impossible to replicate. Unfortunately, numerous imitation EOTECH products have been discovered, including LED-based products attempting to pass as high-tech holographic sights. One such counterfeit reseller is JC Airsoft, which sold fake EOTECH HWS products for deep discounts. With cooperation from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), EOTECH fought to shut down this activity. Through these efforts, EOTECH reached a 6-figure settlement with JC Airsoft for various HWS counterfeit violations. 

An explosion of online sales links with reproduction HWS products adds to consumer confusion. Shoppers are lured to these online stores by their shockingly low prices. EOTECH closely monitors online sales and blocks unauthorized items, from websites such as Alibaba, Aliexpress, Amazon, Facebook, eBay, and other online outlets. 

Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) are proud to announce their official support of sustainable predator management in North America, management which plays an essential role in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. 

SCI and SCIF adopted this position following extensive support for research on the dynamics between large carnivores and their prey, and SCI’s involvement in numerous lawsuits and legislation on predator issues. These issues revolved around state and federal species recovery efforts, delisting decisions for predators, states’ authority to manage wildlife, and the American freedom to hunt. 

SCI and SCIF have adopted a position on this issue given the significant public interest and attention predators and their management garners. Unfortunately, much of that attention is the source of widespread misinformation about a subject of real importance to hunters and conservationists. As government bodies worldwide take an increasingly active approach to restricting hunting, it is more important than ever that SCI and SCIF convey the truth about hunting both prey and predator species. 

“SCI, SCIF and those invested in the management of North America’s wildlife believe the successful recovery of predator species should be celebrated but also that these species should be managed responsibly, by states and tribes, to attain overall wildlife management and habitat protection objectives,” said SCI and SCIF CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. 

SCI and SCIF fully support state management decisions that include legal, regulated hunting of predators, including the hunting of large carnivore species such as wolves, grizzly bears, black bears, mountain lions and coyotes.

Innovative business and technology executive Shree Khare has been hired to the Pelican Products, Inc. senior leadership team as Chief Information Officer. Shree comes to Pelican with more than 20 years of experience in Information Technology, leading teams through complex global projects and digital transformation. 

Khare’s role includes the establishment of short and long-term strategies related to Pelican’s information management, cyber-security and processing systems. He is charged with identifying, evaluating and implementing technological changes that will positively impact Pelican’s objectives, operations and growth.

“I look forward to having Shree as a long term part of the Senior Management Team as he leads our IT initiatives and advances our competencies in this critical role,” stated Phil Gyori, Chief Executive Officer at Pelican.

Khare has an extensive background in enterprise resource planning, application development, website re-platforming, cloud migration, M&A integration, customer relationship management and cybersecurity initiatives. He has held senior roles at Oakwood Worldwide, Classic Party Rentals, Mattel, Capital Group Companies, ConAgra and Accenture.  

Shree possesses bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.  

LINCOLN, Neb. – You love it: being in the blind, setting up the spread, turning a flock, watching them cup, taking the shot and seeing a great retrieve. Duck hunting is time well spent.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Ducks Unlimited are proud to bring back the popular Nebraska Duck Slam, a challenge for duck hunters to take advantage of Nebraska’s great duck hunting opportunities.

The Duck Slam challenges hunters to harvest a teal (blue-winged or green-winged) of either sex, as well as drakes of three other species: an American wigeon, a mallard and a northern pintail. All ducks must be harvested in Nebraska, and hunters must upload a photo of each harvest at OutdoorNebraska.org/DuckSlam.

Those who successfully complete the slam will receive an official certificate, a Duck Slam pin and Central Flyway bragging rights. Additionally, all hunters who complete the Slam during the 2021-2022 season will be registered to win one of several great prizes generously donated by Ducks Unlimited. A drawing for the grand prize, a Special Edition Ducks Unlimited Franchi Elite 20-gauge shotgun, will take place next February.

The Duck Slam officially opens on Sept. 4, the first day of early teal season, and runs through Jan. 26, 2022, when duck and coot season ends in zones 2 and 3. Season dates vary by species and zones.

Haley Robinson, 21, of Mill Spring, North Carolina, set not one, not two, but three new national records during the 2021 National Rifle Matches. The annual event was conducted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and held in August on the grounds of the historic Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility, where it has been set for over a century.

Robinson’s record performances began with the President’s Rifle event, where she fired a score of 395-15X to earn new High Junior and High Woman records – finishing seventh overall. She was also the only junior to appear in the 20-person shootoff that accompanies the President’s Match.

“The first day, I did pretty decent, and it just stuck,” she said of her President’s showing.

Back in 2018 (only her second trip to the National Matches) she gave herself an objective to reach the Top 20 shootoff. She inched close in 2019, reaching the President’s Hundred (as one of the Top 100 competitors) in 46th place overall and earning a coveted President’s Tab. She had hoped to climb her way into the shootoff the following year, but, with the cancellation of the 2020 National Matches, she wasn’t given the chance.

“This year (2021), I made it my goal, and I practiced hard before we left,” Robinson said. “I was nervous – very nervous – but once I got up there, after the first shot, I was calm.”

Collaborative Awareness Campaign Hits on the Need for Stewardship Among Public Land Visitors, Providing Support for Projects via the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) and the Recreate Responsibly Coalition (RRC) established a strategic partnership to spread awareness of the need for land stewardship among all types of visitors to public lands. By promoting responsible recreation practices and the safe and sustainable use of trails, the partnership works to further the aligned missions of both organizations. A priority for the collaboration is to increase awareness of the availability of funding and support for public land access projects through the Yamaha OAI. As the Powersports industry’s leading land-access program, the Yamaha OAI remains an essential resource to  grassroots efforts of riding clubs, land stewardship organizations, and public land managers across the country.

The pandemic made getting outdoors a priority for more people than ever before, putting pressure on the maintenance of public land to ensure everyone’s safety. Without action, public lands can become unsustainable, and access limited. The Yamaha OAI and Recreate Responsibly believe everyone has a responsibility to sustain the outdoor spaces we enjoy and can contribute by understanding their potential impacts in natural spaces and surrounding  communities.

“Public lands are America’s gateway to fun and adventure in the great outdoors. Visitors play an important role in their protection and preservation. Recreate Responsibly and the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative are working  together to educate and raise awareness of responsible use of trails and open spaces for motorized and outdoor recreation,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports marketing manager. “The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative was created specifically to help those who see the need to protect or expand access to public land and need some support to get it done. By working with Recreate Responsibly, we hope more people take advantage of our resources by applying for a grant.”

Part of the collaborative effort will raise funds for the Recreate Responsibly Coalition to bolster its focus on safe, accessible, inclusive, and responsible outdoor recreation. People posting pictures to social media platforms featuring their visits to public lands can simply tag @Recreate.Responsibly and @YamahaOutdoors on Instagram or @RecreateInfo and @YamahaOutdoors on Twitter, and the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative will donate $5, up to $50,000, to RRC and help maintain  access to the beauty and wonder of nature for everyone. 

Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Jim Liberatore! Jim is the most recent past President and CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group, the worldwide leader in outdoor lifestyle television, magazine and web-based programming.

Jim is also a writer, producer and the founder of Harvest Home Films of Denver, Colorado. Harvest Home Films is producing the film, The Harvest, which is in development. The Harvest is a Pro-God, Pro-Family, Pro-Outdoor Christian film set for release at the end or 2021 or 2022. Jim is passionate about Christ and our role as believers in this lost world.

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About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 600 scholarships totaling $2.7 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $4 million in grants for hunter-funded wildlife, habitat, and various conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We Hunt. We Give. 

LINCOLN, Neb. – Hunters again are challenged to go afield with family and friends this fall to complete the Nebraska Upland Slam by harvesting all four of Nebraska’s primary upland game bird species.

The challenge of the Upland Slam, a partnership among the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever, is to harvest a ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, greater prairie-chicken and northern bobwhite quail in Nebraska this season.

Successful hunters upload a photo of each harvested bird through an online platform and provide details about their hunt. Those who complete the Slam will receive an official certificate and pin and be entered into a drawing to win one of several grand prizes, including a Dickinson Arms Hunter Light 28-gauge over/under shotgun.

Nebraska is renowned as a mixed-bag hunting destination and is a great place to pursue a variety of bird species across diverse habitats. “Participation in Nebraska’s Upland Slam has increased in recent years and this has been a great way to promote what our state has to offer in terms of upland hunting opportunities,” said John Laux, Game and Parks’ upland habitat and access program manager.

All participants who submit at least one harvest to the Nebraska Upland Slam will be automatically entered into monthly drawings for prizes sponsored by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Prizes include Scheels Gift Cards, hunting vests, Yeti Cups, wall art, memberships to the two conservation groups and more.

Adams Arms, industry leading pioneers of piston-driven AR platform firearms, announced the AA19, a performance-driven compact 9mm Luger handgun. The AA19 combines Adams Arms years of experience with handgun barrel and slide innovations with its mission of elevating firearm reliability and performance.   

“Adams Arms is known for its slides and barrels for custom handguns, and now we’ve brought all of our expertise into one complete pistol,” Steve Green, Adams Arms Vice President of Sales and Marketing said. “Our customers have been asking for an Adams Arms handgun for years, and now it is ready. The new AA19 incorporates design elements that refine its ergonomics and performance. Every detail on the new AA19 adds upgrades that maximize its potential for both EDC and competition.”

Specifications

The AA19 comes with two Magpul G19 magazines, a hardcase, and cable lock. The slide is cut for optics, and plates are plates available in all popular footprints, including the Trijicon RMR, Leupold Deltapoint, Shield RMS, Burris Fastfire 3, Vortex Venom/Viper, Vortex Razon, C-More STS. The gun is made in the USA and is backed by Adams Arms’ lifetime warranty.

The AA19 will be available through Adams Arms’ network of dealers. For dealer locations, please visit  https://adamsarms.net/dealers/. MSRP is $999. For more information on the new AA19, visit  https://www.adamsarms.net/

Reversing CRP trend and filling acreage cap remain priorities of The Habitat Organization

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the acceptance of 2.8 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) so far in 2021. The positive news will help stem the tide of the 3 million acres also set to expire from contract on September 30th. The Habitat Organization remains focused on advocating for additional CRP signup opportunities and increased incentives to assist the nation’s private landowners and agricultural communities in meeting a 27-million-acre program cap by the end of fiscal year 2023. CRP remains the country’s single most effective conservation tool creating wildlife habitat, improving water quality, protecting soil health, ensuring climate resiliency, and safeguarding robust rural economies.

“Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are thankful to USDA for implementing much-needed administrative changes to CRP earlier this year which made it a viable option again for our nation’s farmers, ranchers and landowners,” said Jim Inglis, Director of Government Affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. “But make no mistake about it, a lot more CRP acres are needed to help landowners address resource concerns throughout the country – especially those affecting grassland birds. We look forward to working with USDA officials and Congressional leadership to help be a catalyst for the nation’s leading conservation program.”

Like other USDA conservation programs, CRP is a voluntary program that has a variety of options that can be tailored to the specific conservation issues of a state or region and desires of the landowner. The options run the gamut from working lands such as CRP Grasslands to partnerships with states and private entities to target a specific joint concern such as water quality or quantity, or specific wildlife species such as pheasants or quail.

“Despite Congress raising the enrollment target in the 2018 Farm Bill, there have been decreases in enrollment for the past two years. The changes we made this spring have put us on the path to reverse this trend,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said. “Even with the improved direction, USDA will still be about four million acres below the enrollment target. The CRP benefits for producers, sportsmen, wildlife, conservation and climate are numerous and well documented. We cannot afford to let them to be left on the table.” 

The organization’s previous Pappy raffle sold-out in an outstanding 3 days.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK), which is raffling five Pappy bottles packaged as a flight, is expecting the 1,750 tickets to fly off the shelves during its upcoming bourbon raffle. The raffle kicks-off Aug. 16 and will be held in partnership with bourbon expert Fred Minnick.

Each ticket will be sold for $100 each and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit families who stay at the House when they travel to Louisville for medical care for their children.

“You can nab five coveted bottles offered as a group and support sick children and their families,” said Minnick, who serves as the organization’s exclusive partner for this charitable endeavor. Minnick personally authenticated each bottle and recently appraised this raffle at $22,000. He also has confirmed all five bourbons’ origins.

“Pappy Van Winkle’s value has skyrocketed,” said Minnick. “These prestigious bottles will only continue to increase in value — it’s a beautiful tribute to Pappy’s legacy that they can raise so much money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana. And, whomever wins these bottles will instantly have one of the best collections in their respective area,” he added.

Stryk Pay, the solution to current discriminatory business practices that is staffed from top to bottom with people who are endemic shooters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts with experience in everything from running firearms companies and retail operations for firearms brands to high-risk credit card processing for e-commerce, wholesale, and retail companies, today announced the addition of two new employees. Ron Dan has been named Chief Revenue Officer and Chase Wheeler has been named to the position of Director of Merchant Services. These strategic appointments will play a key role in supporting the company’s rapidly expanding client portfolio. These appointments are effective immediately.

“It is an exciting time at Stryk Pay as we expand our team and enhance our expertise,” said Jeff Edwards, managing partner. “We are thrilled to welcome Ron and Chase to the Stryk Pay team and leverage their talents, prior business experience and education to further strengthen our client services capabilities.”

Ron Dan comes to Stryk Pay as the Chief Revenue Officer with over 14 years of experience in the firearms industry. He spent his career working in sales, manufacturing, distribution, purchasing and product development. His most recent position was with Vertx where he served as national sales manager. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Business Marketing. A lifelong enthusiast in the shooting, hunting, and fishing arenas and a strong advocate for the Second Amendment, Ron has dedicated his career to empowering individuals to responsibly exercise their rights.

Chase joins Stryk Pay as the Director of Merchant Services. In this capacity he will focus on merchant specific needs, such as on-boarding, tech integrations, 2A friendly banking relations and marketing efforts. He joins the team after an almost 3 year stint at Headwaters Medical Staffing where he held the position of senior recruiter. He is a graduate of Montana State University with a degree in Business Administration. An avid outdoorsman, Chase brings a lifelong passion for the outdoors to Stryk Pay and is eager to offer a solution to the industry he is endemic to.

Stryk Pay was created by Stryk Group USA — the Bozeman, Montana-based impact consulting company serving several leading hunting, fishing, and firearms brands – as a solution to current discriminatory business practices. It’s staffed from top to bottom with people who are endemic shooters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts with experience in everything from running firearms companies and retail operations for firearms brands to high-risk credit card processing for e-commerce, wholesale, and retail companies. More information about Stryk Pay can be found at  https://strykpay.com/. Information on Stryk Group USA can be found at https://strykgroup.com/.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The president of a Florida-based gun company released a recorded statement Friday saying his company will not be complying with a cease-and-desist order issued by the ATF in late July. 

According to the cease-and-desist letter issued on July 26, the ATF alleged that Rare Breed Triggers’s FRT-15 trigger was actually a machine gun, and the agency ordered Rare Breed Triggers to halt production and sales, and create a plan to address the triggers that had already been sold and distributed. 

In the video, Lawrence DeMonico, president of Rare Breed Triggers, says his company will not be complying with the order by the federal agency and lays out his case for why they are choosing to civilly disobey the order. 

According to DeMonico, contrary to the ATF’s allegations, DeMonico says the fact of the matter is that the FRT-15 cannot fire more than one round by a single function of the trigger. That’s important to note, because that is probably the most pertinent portion of the definition of a machine gun as defined by the Gun Control Act and National Firearms Act, DeMonico says. 

Beyond making the case for why they would not be complying, DeMonico says the company immediately responded to the ATF’s cease-and-desist order to inform them that they did not agree with the ATF’s claim. Additionally, DeMonico says they have also followed up by filing a lawsuit in the United States Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida. 

Hi Mountain Seasonings continues to celebrate its 30th Anniversary this year with another great giveaway – “The Jerky Knife & 30th Anniversary Cutting Board Giveaway.” One lucky winner will take home a beautifully crafted Limited Edition North American Black Walnut solid wood cutting board that measures 11”x17”x1” thick and has been specially designed carefully crafted with a grooved channel to catch juices when carving meat. The winner will also take home an Outdoor Edge knife featuring a surgically sharp, high-carbon, 420 stainless steel blade and an easy-grip, ergonomic, nonslip rubberized Kraton Handle. Suggested retail value of the package is $75.

This Anniversary Giveaway starts tomorrow and runs through September 24th. Entering to win is simple. Simply go to the Hi Mountain Seasonings Facebook Page and click on the promotion or just visit https://woobox.com/vrhuco. When prompted, fill in your name and email address and you are entered into the contest. One entry per person, but you can gain more entries by sharing the contest. When you enter the contest you will be given a unique URL. When a new participant enters the Giveaway via that unique URL the originator will be awarded three extra entries into the contest.

The lucky winner of the “Jerky Knife and 30th Anniversary Cutting Board Giveaway” will be notified via email. Be sure to join in the anniversary celebration and enter the contest – and share the contest for more chances to win!

This is just one of many 30 Year Anniversary specials that Hi Mountain Seasonings will be promoting this the year. Be sure to check the Hi Mountain Seasonings Facebook page and website frequently to learn about other exciting giveaways and specials.

Hi Mountain’s entire line of products, cooking tips, instructional videos and recipes are also available at  www.himtnjerky.com. Hi Mountain products also can be found at high-end sporting-goods stores, farm-and-ranch stores and many local grocery stores.

LINCOLN, Neb. – There are more than a million acres of publicly accessible lands throughout Nebraska. The recently published 2021-2022 Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates these public access resources for the benefit of Nebraska’s hunters, trappers and anglers.

Printed copies of this year’s atlas are available at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission headquarters and soon will be available in its district offices and service centers, as well as wherever hunt and fish permits are sold. To request a printed copy of the atlas or other Game and Parks’ guides or publications, visit OutdoorNebraska.org/BrochureRequests.

The Public Access Atlas also is available online at OutdoorNebraska.org/PublicAccessAtlas in several different formats: Interactive atlas map, offline atlas (mobile-friendly), digital flipbook, Google Earth KMZ files and downloadable single map sheets.

The atlas is updated annually and displays all publicly accessible lands throughout the state, including state, federal and conservation partner lands.

Private lands enrolled in Game and Parks’ Open Fields and Waters Program also are included in the atlas. Open Fields and Waters provides financial incentives to private landowners willing to allowing walk-in, public access for hunting, trapping and/or fishing. Finding places to hunt and fish is a challenge for today’s hunters and anglers but, thanks to Nebraska’s landowners, more than 370,000 acres of private lands are available through this voluntary program.

Gear Up for Hunting Season with DSG’s Warmest, Most Versatile Hunting Set for Women

Madison, WI – DSG Outerwear, premier makers of the most technical, high-performance and size-inclusive hunting apparel for women, is proud to announce the newest edition to its ever-popular Kylie line of cold-weather hunting apparel, the new Kylie 4.0 3- in-1 Hunting Jacket and Drop Seat Bib. The most versatile of the line, the new jacket and bib set will help female hunters gear up for all scenarios from cold to cooler weather hunts to casual wear around camp. DSG Outerwear is taking pre-orders now for the set available in five colorways, including three popular Realtree® camo patterns and sizes from petite to plus.

The new Kylie 4.0 3-in-1 Jacket is DSG’s most adaptable cold-weather piece, allowing hunters to add or remove layers based on temperature needs. The Kylie can be worn three different ways. For maximum warmth on colder days, hunters can layer the included removable fleece liner under the outer shell. For slightly warmer days, wearers can sport just the outer shell or just the inner fleece as a stylish casual piece.

The quiet brushed waterproof and windproof Kylie 4.0 outer shell is constructed from 100 grams of thin profile insulation for lightweight warmth when worn alone or added insulation when paired with the included fleece liner. The fabric is treated with DWR to help shed water along with 100% full taped seems to keep you dry should inclement weather come into play as it often does during later season hunts. The jacket also features an adjustable and removable hood; interior Lycra® wrist gaiters with thumb holes; plus, large hand-warmer cargo pockets with hidden snap closure flaps and side entry pockets. Its large center front zipper incorporates windflap hidden snaps to securely close the jacket and further keep cold temperatures out.

To seamlessly transform the two Kylie 4.0 pieces into one incredibly functioning warm jacket, simply zip the inner fleece liner into the outer shell and secure it in place with the available anchors. When you’re back from the hunt, the fleece liner alone is a cute and functional casual piece with a large center front zipper and zipped hand-warmer pockets.

Savage Arms is proud to announce a the latest installment of its Savage Journeys project: Growing Up on 3-Gun. This profile features Logan Toland, a promising young 3-Gun competitor and the network of family support required for a commitment to shooting sports.

Savage Arms Marketing Director Beth Shimanski met Toland at a Generation III Gun match in 2018. His determination and cooperative spirit inspired Shimanski. She recognized his potential and admired his focus and attention to detail. “The passion he showed for new disciplines was astounding,” Shimanski noted. “He dove in to learn as much as he could and reached out to others to create long-term relationships with other competitors.”

“Finding someone you can lean on for input and who will tell it to you straight is so important,” Toland’s mentor and Savage ambassador Josh Froelich added.  “It’s our job to help new shooters and new sportsmen in the community and show them how to be professional, quality additions to the sport.”

“Take the competitive side of Logan away, and you find a young man who simply wants to help bring more people into the shooting space,” Shimanski said. “The shooting sports are full of passionate people who just want to share their passion with others and Logan is one of those people.” 

Toland’s Savage Journey is live at https://savagearms.com/blog?p=growing-up-on-3-gun-savage-journeys.

Spring Hill, Tenn.—Union glazier Zach Galis of Derwood, Maryland, swaps his well-used scattergun for a long-range rifle in his quest for free range aoudad in the desert mountains of west Texas on an episode of Brotherhood Outdoors airing this week on Sportsman Channel.

A member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Local 963, Galis is an avid waterfowler and occasional whitetail hunter in his home state. He first learned of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) as a teenager when he attended the USA’s Capital Area Sporting Clays Shoot with his dad in 2009.

While more accustomed to a shotgun, Galis gets comfortable with a long-range rifle before burning ATV fuel and boot leather with USA’s Forrest Parker and guide Tucker Lehr in his quest for desert sheep in the remote Texas highlands. When they spot a mature ram, the trio must climb to 4,000 feet to get into position for a shot.

“Never in my life did I dream that I’d be here,” said Galis. “Thank you USA, Brotherhood Outdoors, and my union for giving me this opportunity. It was the hunt of a lifetime—without a doubt.”

Catch every minute of Galis’ exciting hunt for Texas aoudad when Brotherhood Outdoors airs on the Sportsman Channel Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. Eastern with re-airings on Friday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Maj. Samuel Freeman, 37, of the National Guard All Guard Rifle team, was the overall competitor of the 2021 President’s Rifle Match – firing a score of 396-19X. The match was part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry and has been a prestigious part of the annual event for over 40 years.

“It felt wonderful,” Freeman said of his return to the National Matches after missing last year’s cancelled event.

Freeman is a long-time competitor of the National Matches, making his debut in 1997 as a junior and even taking the Small Arms Firing School in 1995 at 11 years old.

“This is what I did as a kid,” he said. “I didn’t play a lot of baseball or play football – this was my sport, service rifle shooting. So, this (the National Matches) was the big culminating event.”

Freeman has fired in the President’s Rifle Match several times throughout his career, reaching as high as fourth in the esteemed 20-person shootoff held at the conclusion of the match. At this year’s event, he felt confident in his zeroes but was still concerned with the wind blowing 10 miles-per-hour directly into his face on the 200 yard line during the standing portion. The wind improved during the rapid fire stage at the 300, which caused Freeman to underestimate the conditions at the slow-fire 600-yard phase and led to a break into the 9-ring.