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5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, has teamed up with Prime Video to commemorate the release of the upcoming Amazon Original series The Terminal List with a donation to the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in combination with a limited edition 5.11 | The Terminal List Hoodie, a content series featuring The Terminal List creator, Jack Carr, and a special sweepstakes prize package available for customers and viewers. 

Based on the best-selling novel by Carr, The Terminal List premieres on Prime Video July 1 and stars Chris Pratt as Navy SEAL James Reece. The series follows Reece after his entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission and returns home with conflicting memories of the event to discover dark forces are working against him. All eight episodes will premiere at once.

Funds for 5.11’s donation to the The National Navy SEAL Museum will be generated from 100% of the net proceeds from sales of the limited-edition 5.11 | The Terminal List hoodies that will be available through special storefronts on www.511tactical.com and www.amazon.com, as well as the 93 5.11 retail locations nationwide. The digital storefronts will also offer a curated collection of additional gear and items that can be seen in use throughout The Terminal List series. 

“5.11 is very excited to be working together with Prime Video again, this time on the launch of the Chris Pratt military drama, The Terminal List,” said 5.11’s Chief Marketing Officer, Debra Radcliff. “As a brand that focuses on serving those who serve, we are honored to support The National Navy SEAL Museum through our cross-promotional marketing efforts with AVP.”

“5.11 Tactical and The National Navy UTD-SEAL Museum are the perfect layers of authenticity we wanted for the The Terminal List,” said Jennifer Verdick, Head of Partnerships & Consumer Events at Prime Video. “Our writers worked so closely with Jack and the team to ensure we painted an accurate picture of the James Reece character, and we really feel the show achieved that.”

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has just released their new pistol-ready reflex sight: the SLx RS-10.

Weighing only 1.07 oz, this ruggedized mini reflex sight is made of 7075 aluminum and fits the commonly used Docter/Noblex standard mounting footprint. This optic offers a true daylight bright 3 MOA reticle, multi-coated lenses, night vision compatibility, and an ultra-long battery runtime with a side-loading battery slot.

As pistol-mounted reflex sights continue to grow in popularity, the SLx RS-10 offers a lot of functionality for just $199.99, and as part of the SLx product line, it comes with a guarantee of quality. SLx optics built Primary Arms Optics’ reputation for innovation, reliability, and value. All SLx optics undergo rigorous field-testing during development to best serve the user in any environment.

“With the SLx RS-10, we’ve developed a tough-as-nails, pistol-ready optic that doesn’t break the bank,” says Stephen Morgan, Director of Product Marketing at Primary Arms. “It incorporates many of the outstanding quality of life features of premium pistol optics while also maintaining our commitment to reliability and value.”

To learn more or to order the new optic, click here.

West Bend, WI – The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), which is one of the fastest-growing organizations in the country representing responsibly armed Americans, released the following statement on final passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. 

“Fundamentally, the USCCA opposes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.  We are encouraged by the bill’s significant investments in school safety programs and our nation’s mental health system.  However, our organization does not believe that taxpayer dollars should be used to fund ‘red flag’ law programs.  We know that legislation targeting law-abiding gun owners makes Americans less safe,” said USCCA President and Founder, Tim Schmidt.  “We will continue to encourage Congress to adopt critical legislation, like National Concealed Carry reciprocity, to ensure law abiding gun owners are able to protect themselves wherever they travel.”

As an organization representing more than 650,000 members nationwide, the USCCA carefully reviewed all elements of the proposed legislation and its potential impacts on law abiding gun owners.  We are concerned by the rushed process of consideration and believe the bill does not meaningfully address the critical issue of rising crime in our communities. 

“At the end of the day, criminals by nature do not follow the law.  Rather than making it harder for law-abiding citizens to defend themselves, we urge Congress to support policies that will protect our children in schools and families throughout our communities.  There are solutions in Congress right now to do this, but this rushed package is not the answer,” concluded Schmidt. 

About the USCCA.  The US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is an association of responsible, armed Americans whose members get exceptional self-defense education, lifesaving training, and self-defense liability insurance, preparing them for the before, during and after of a lawful act of self-defense.  The USCCA is the largest, fastest-growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible gun owners.”

Columbia, MO – MidwayUSA Foundation has provided cash grants for the second year in a row to help ranges across the country improve and allow for more youth shooting sports activities.  This year, 47 grant recipients received $750,000, cumulatively. These competitive funds provide the opportunity for youth shooting teams to work with their existing ranges on improvements and expansions.  Both the dollars paid, and the recipient count increased since the 2021 grant cycle. The awarded grant funds will add approximately 1,581 additional youth shooting events across the country. 

Ed White, Founder of Metal Madness Shooting Sports Association, is one of this year’s Range Development Grant recipients. “I am proud to announce that with the help of MidwayUSA Foundation we will be adding a SASP 8 1/2 lane range this summer. We will begin construction on the range after the SASP Nationals in July and I have been working with Rick Leach, National Director of SASP, to put together a SASP regional match along with some invitational matches this fall and next spring.”

Along with additional youth shooting events, MidwayUSA Foundation’s Range Development grants will increase capacity, allowing 22,000 more athletes to participate. “A fundamental need of a shooting team is a place to shoot, and it is exciting to have the opportunity to fulfill another need in the world of youth shooting sports through our Range Development grants,” said MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director, G. Scott Reynolds. 

In addition to the Range Development Grant Program, MidwayUSA Foundation holds endowments for nearly 2,800 youth shooting teams and over 70 state and national youth shooting sports organizations through Agency and Donor Designated endowments. These organizations coordinate and conduct youth shooting events for over 125,000 shooting sports athletes. Some organizations assisted by MidwayUSA Foundation include SCTP, SASP, ATA, ACUI, USA Shooting, and more.

To see the full list of MidwayUSA Foundation Range Development grant recipients, visit  midwayusafoundation.org/. Applications for special purpose grants, like Range Development and Coach Training, will be accepted annually and applicants must hold an endowment with MidwayUSA Foundation to apply.  Youth shooting programs interested in improving their respective range should work closely with that range to complete the grant application. MidwayUSA Foundation’s next Range Development grant cycle opens on February 1, 2023. 

Participants Will Restore Land, Oceans, Waterways by Collecting 1 Million Pieces of Trash

Johnson Outdoors, a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, and the National Wildlife Federation, America’s largest and most trusted conservation organization, are teaming up to advance natural resource conservation by creating the Clean Earth Challenge. The Challenge will call on tens of millions of individuals, families, students, teachers, environmentalists and leaders to get outdoors and take simple conservation actions to help improve the health of the planet by collecting 1 million pieces of trash. 

“Our commitment to leaving the planet better than we found it has always been at the core of Johnson Outdoors and our family of brands. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we work together with partners like the National Wildlife Federation as well as our consumers to ensure that our natural spaces are healthy and thriving for us and generations to come,” said Helen Johnson-Leipold, chairman and CEO of Johnson Outdoors.

“Cleaning up the waste and pollution that has contaminated our precious natural resources is critical to protecting the health of people and wildlife alike,” said Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “By taking collective action on such a grand scale, we can work collaboratively to right the mistakes of the past and give wildlife the opportunity to thrive in our rapidly changing world. We are thrilled to be working with Johnson Outdoors and can’t wait to see the benefits that this challenge will have on our nation’s incredible wildlife and the habitats they call home.” 

The goal of the Clean Earth Challenge is to advance restoration and resilience of the nation’s greatest natural resources — the land and water that sustain people, wildlife and the planet. The

Team Remington’s Zach Nannini had an impressive weekend at the ATA’s 2022 US Open landing multiple podium finishes. In addition to his perfect 200/200 performance in the Open’s Singles Championship, Nannini notched multiple wins including perfect 100/100 victories in the Trap and Field Singles Championship and NRA Singles Class AAA Championship. The U.S. Open was held at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL.

Aside from his multiple perfect rounds, Nannini also placed first in the Graf and Sons Doubles, Red Bud Doubles and the White Flyer Doubles AAA championship events. He rounded off his stellar performance by earning runner up in the Kubota Class Doubles AAA with a score of 98/100. Out of 525 total competition singles shot with Remington loads so far, Nannini has yet to miss a target.

“We always love seeing Big Green shooters at the top of the leaderboard and it was great to see Zach put up such impressive numbers at the U.S. Open,” said Joel Hodgdon, Director of Marketing for Remington Ammunition. “But this is just the warm up – Zach and all the Team Remington trap shooters are gearing up to win at the Grand American later this summer.”

Zach Nannini has been shooting firearms since the age of 10 and has continuously challenged the trap shooting community as a top contender. He has been a 5-time National Champion, 8 time All-American and was recently the 2021 Heartland Grand High Overall Champion.

Team Remington competes and wins with Premier STS shells. A winning combination of shot-to-shot consistency and target-crushing accuracy, Remington’s Premier STS® Target Loads set the benchmark for performance while being a favorite at the reloading bench. New for 2022, Remington has introduced Premier STS Low Recoil, offering competitive and casual shooters two new easy-on-the-shoulder 12ga loads. 

Team Members Dominate First and Second Leg of IBO Triple Crown Team Adds Additional Wins at ASA London

Gold Tip, an industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, is celebrating strong finishes by multiple team archers during the months of May and June, including top podium finishes during the first two legs of the IBO Triple Crown. In addition, team members also topped the podium in three divisions during the TRU Ball/Black Eagle Pro/Am held in London, Kentucky.

Beginning in May at the 1st Leg of the IBO (International Bowhunting Organization) National Triple Crown, pro staffer Levi Morgan clinched first place in the Men’s Pro class with his Gold Tip 9.3 Pro shafts. Also competing in the Men’s Pro Class was fellow Gold Tip and Bee Stinger staffer Jason Bennett, who successfully took the third-place spot.

In the Senior Pro, Team Gold Tip and Bee Stinger staff manager Tim Gillingham took home second place. The team also dominated the podium elsewhere. In the Pro Bowhunter class, two of three podium spots went to teammates John Ball and John Saling. Meanwhile, Gold Tip staffer Mason Dowell won the top amateur class MBO with an impressive score of 417, seven points ahead of his nearest competitor.

The following month, at the ASA TRU Ball/Black Eagle Pro/Am, Team Gold Tip topped the podium in three divisions. In the Known Pro, Gold Tip archer Kyle Douglas took first place with a score of 456. In the Open Pro, Levi Morgan took the top spot with a total score of 428. Finally, Tim Gillingham topped the podium in the Senior Pro with a score of 472.

Bold Flavorful Roasts for Bold People

Microtech® Knives, globally recognized as a leader in fine knifemaking and world-renowned for their high quality, premium blades and cutting tools, today introduced Microtech Coffee, their new collaborative venture with OneNation Coffee. The line features five exclusive and flavorful roasts to please the palates of coffee connoisseurs everywhere.

The new Microtech Coffee line features five roasts with Microtech-themed names: Spartan, Hellhound, Apocalyptic, Razor Edge, and Pierced & Punctured. Spanning from dark roast to decaf, Microtech Coffee aims to offer a flavor profile for everyone. “Born out of the same desire to provide our fans with the highest quality blades, Microtech teamed up with OneNation Coffee. We’re offering these roasts to represent the same distinction and innovation you have come to know from our cutlery brand,” said Microtech co-founder and CEO Anthony Marfione.

Roasted to perfection in small batches, Microtech Coffee boasts origins from Tanzania, Columbia, and Brazil. Click to watch a video about Microtech Coffee https://youtu.be/aexjXAFnOyo.

Microtech Coffee, Bolder Than the Blade™