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The results are in for the 2023-2024 JROTC Three-Position Postal Air Rifle Championship. The competition was facilitated by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), running from September to December.

The JROTC Postal Championship is a three-position competition where high school sporter and precision air rifle athletes from across the country fire upon official targets at their home ranges and return them to the CMP Headquarters for scoring. Teams and individuals are ranked against one another, with top competitors moving on to the JROTC Service Championships – set to be held in Utah, Alabama and Ohio in February 2024.

A total of 5,875 junior athletes competed in the Postal event. Finishing as the overall sporter competitor in the JROTC Postals was Celeste Guerrero, 17, of Buda, Texas, with a score of 285-14X. Kameron Wells, 18, of Granbury, Texas, was the leading precision individual with a score of 298-25X.

Other leading athletes and teams from the JROTC 2023-2024 Postal include:

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New for 2024, Barnett Outdoors® introduces the Gamecrusher Hybrid Broadhead, explicitly designed for today’s crossbows and high-velocity compound bows. For eons, hunters have debated the pros and cons of using fixed versus mechanical blade broadheads, leaving lingering doubts about selecting the right broadhead for various hunting scenarios and game. With the Gamecrusher Hybrid, that debate is over. The Gamecrusher Hybrid provides the best of both fixed/mechanical worlds with a four-blade design that includes two mechanical broadheads and two fixed broadheads, resulting in maximum accuracy, consistent flight, and deep penetration. 

Each Gamecrusher Hybrid 100-gr. Broadhead comprises 100% stainless steel blades and a 420-grade stainless-steel ferrule to ensure zero bends upon impact and consistent, damaging pass-throughs. At the end of each Hybrid is a strong tanto tip that achieves true cut-on impact and is less prone to curling, creating superlative bone-splitting penetration. The Gamecrusher Hybrid Broadhead has a massive, 2-in., expandable cutting diameter, causing significant hemorrhaging and blood loss, neon-like blood trails, and quick recoveries. The result is a technologically advanced broadhead that flies like a field point, leaving deadly results in its wake. When deciding on fixed or mechanical broadhead choices, the choice is simple: Go with the Gamecrusher Hybrid.

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Elevating expectations in the world of accessible crossbows, CenterPoint proudly presents the AT400 – an advanced and feature-packed addition to its renowned line of high-performance crossbows. Specifically created to provide hunters with the ability to enter into the crossbow market without sacrificing power or performance, the AT400 sports competitive features that redefine the standards in its class. 

Priced at $349.99, the AT400 delivers a competitive velocity of 400 fps while maintaining an efficient, lightweight design that tips the scales at a nimble 7.5 pounds. Crafted with an all-composite rail and stock, the AT400 ensures durability for extended use. Equipped with precision optics in the form of a 4x32mm scope, a 15-inch power stroke for optimal performance and a compact size measuring 14.5 inches when cocked, the AT400 provides hunters with a versatile and agile partner for various hunting scenarios. The inclusion of a detachable silent crank, adjustable foregrip, roller retention spring and advanced safety features further solidify the AT400 as a top choice for entry-level and seasoned hunters alike.

“Our mission goes beyond crafting innovative crossbows. We are dedicated to welcoming newcomers into the world of hunting with accessible options that give hunters what they need to be confident and successful in the field,” said Russ Rowan, Chief Brand Officer at CenterPoint Archery. “The launch of the AT400 introduces high-end crossbow features to new crossbow shooters and we could not be more proud to be leading the charge.”

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MSRP: $349.99

New for 2024, Barnett®, the leader in archery and crossbow technology, has introduced a new addition to its legacy of crossbows with the Demun Handheld Crossbow Series. The series features three models: the Demun Accu Strike PRO, Demun Accu Strike, and the Demun Tri Strike. The Demun series is characterized by its compact and lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking power and convenience.

Leading the Demun Series, the Demun Accu Strike PRO is a powerful starter crossbow designed to explore the fun of crossbow shooting and hunting. What distinguishes the Demun Accu Strike PRO apart from the rest of the series is its impressive speed of 210 FPS! The patented two-stage break-action reloading mechanism decreases draw weight by approximately 50%, allowing quick and effortless reloading for hunters. With its diamond knurl grip and Red/Green Illuminated Reflex Sight, the crossbow offers unparalleled control and feel, maintaining deadly accuracy. Hunters of all ages can rely on the Demun Accu Strike PRO to be highly accurate, user-friendly design, and deliver power with every shot!

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The Demun Accu Strike is a high-quality break-action pistol crossbow tailored for mid-level beginners eager to delve into the excitement of crossbow shooting and hunting. The Demun Accu Strike is equipped with a foldable foregrip for personalized comfort and control, an adjustable fiber optic sight for superior accuracy, and a single-stage break-action reloading system that reduces draw weight by around 50%. Be ready to confidently and precisely target objects or small prey in crossbow adventures with the Demun Accu Strike Handheld Crossbow!

New for 2024, the Wildcat CRX crossbow from Barnett Outdoors® reaffirms the company’s commitment to producing technologically advanced, deadly, effective crossbows that will not drain hunters’ wallets. 

As its name suggests, the Wildcat CRX is powerful and stealthy and will bring down the biggest game in the moment of truth. The simple, recurve design makes it easy to operate while also being full of advanced features typically found in much higher-priced crossbows. With an uncocked tip-to-tip length of just 25.5 inches, the CRX is ideal for young and female hunters who want a highly maneuverable crossbow as it takes a big bite out of prey at close range. 

Before the shot, arrows are held secure with Barnett’s Soft Lok Floating Bristle Retainer System, ensuring accurate and reliable shots. The Wildcat CRX also has an Anti-Dry-Fire Trigger system and finger safety reminders above the pass-through foregrip to provide safety, precision ergonomics, and comfort for unparalleled shooting experiences. In addition, the CRX has a quality, Metal Injection Molded trigger with no creep, ensuring shots hit their mark in the most stressful hunting conditions. 

The Wildcat CRX bares its claws using a compact, 12.25-inch power stroke that fires 380-grain arrows up to 280 FPS, ensuring deep penetration and quick recoveries! These features add up to an unrivaled recurve that gives hunters a safe crossbow that’s simple to use and delivers deadly performance in the field. With over 60 years of experience designing and building the best crossbows for hunters from all walks of life, the Wildcat CRX will surely keep Barnett on top as the world’s No. 1 crossbow manufacturer.

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5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear, today announced it will expand its popular ABR Academy in 2024 to host more than 500 classes in collaboration with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). Together, the companies will host the free instructional classes at 5.11 company-owned retail locations across the U.S. to provide tips, tactics and insight on readiness skills.

“Expanding the ABR Academy will allow us to better support individuals seeking to enhance their personal safety and self-reliance skills,” said 5.11 Tactical’s CMO, Debra Radcliff. “By partnering with USCCA, we aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate real-world situations and to protect themselves and their loved ones.”

The ABR Academy clinics will provide first-hand learning and guidance on topics ranging from building emergency preparedness kits and bug-out bags to self-defense and trauma care. Each course is free to attend and will be hosted by certified experts, including instructors from the USCCA and brand ambassadors from 5.11 Tactical. 

“We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with 5.11 and the ABR Academy,” said Tim Schmidt, Co-Founder and Chairman of the USCCA. “Hosting more classes symbolizes our collective pursuit of widespread training and education. This is not just a partnership; it’s a shared commitment to be a positive force in the mission of saving lives.”

The USCCA is the largest, fastest-growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible firearm owners. It offers industry-leading training, lifesaving education and self-defense liability insurance to help members build preparedness and confidence. The partnership between 5.11 Tactical and USCCA brings together two industry-leading organizations to provide participants with a top-tier training experience.

BELLEVUE, WA – The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed an earlier order which put a hold on a lower court ruling that blocked California’s new law prohibiting concealed carry in most public places, handing a significant victory to gun rights groups including the Second Amendment Foundation.

The law had been blocked by U.S. District Court Judge Cormac J. Carney, who declared the statute “repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court.” The case is known as May v. Bonta.

“This is a major win for California gun owners and the Second Amendment,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “It is a definite wake-up call to anti-gun Gov. Gavin Newsom and his Democrat colleagues in the California legislature who pushed through the ‘sensitive places’ law as a way of thumbing their nose at the Supreme Court, as well as the Constitution.”

Joining SAF in its case are Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California, Liberal Gun Owners Association, the California Rifle & Pistol Association and eleven private citizens. They are represented by attorneys C.D. Michel, Sean A. Brady and Konstadinos T. Moros at Michel & Associates in Long Beach, and Donald Kilmer, Law Offices of Don Kilmer, Caldwell, Idaho.

“Judge Carney correctly sees California’s law as an affront to the Constitution,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “We’re delighted the Ninth Circuit Court will allow his order, blocking the law to remain in effect. We certainly expect to prevail.”

The records department of the Boone and Crockett Club recently received a musk ox entry, and if confirmed by a judges panel, it will be crowned the new world’s record. 

The recent entry was killed by Aron F. Wark on August 1, 2023, near Contwoyto Lake in the Canadian Territory of Nunavut. With a preliminary score of 131 4/8 points, Wark’s musk ox beats the old record of 130 4/8 points taken by Alex Therrien in 2020. 

“I had the best time of my life, even without shooting a musk ox,” Wark says. The 57-year-old is quick to credit his guide, Sam Kapolak, with filling the hunt with good laughs and plenty of exercise. “A lot of people think this is an easy hunt, but it’s not,” notes Warks. “We covered 20 miles in a day, and it’s not flat. The walking sucks. I want to get these hard hunts out of the way before I get old.” 

The Boone and Crockett Club has been measuring North American big game since 1895. As a way to measure conservation efforts, the Club began keeping records in the 1920s and released the first record book in 1932. 

According to Kyle Lehr, the Club’s director of big game records, “Keeping a record of the largest representations of North American big game isn’t a competition between hunters, it’s a tool for hunters and resource managers to help them understand how wildlife management is or isn’t working in a given area.” 

Warne Scope Mounts, a leading innovator in the world of shooting accessories, proudly announces the release of their latest product—the Skyline Lite bipod. Engineered for the next level of strength and versatility, this bipod is a rugged and adaptable platform suitable for any shooting endeavor. 

The modular bipod is available in ARCA, quick-detach, and fixed Picatinny head orientations and features 44° of total cant range, a cant tension lever, and one-handed adjustability. Additional highlights include a quick-deploy feature from horizontal with three additional locking leg positions at 0°, 45°, and 90°.  The legs include 13 height increments offering a total height range from 6.5” to 11.15”. 

“The design and materials chosen for the Skyline Lite Bipod represent a meticulous process aimed at achieving the perfect balance of strength and lightweight performance,” says Victor Ianciuc, Director of Operations at Warne.

Precision machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and finished with a durable hard coat anodize, the Skyline Lite bipod is crafted to endure the most challenging environments without sacrificing its lightweight design. Designed and manufactured in the USA, it embodies the perfect blend of durability and precision. 

Background: In 2018, Warne released the original Skyline Precision bipod, a product that gained widespread acclaim for its patented design and rugged construction. Building upon its success, the Skyline Lite Bipod now offers a feature-rich experience at an accessible price point.