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SPRINGFIELD, MO – N8 Tactical, an innovative holster company with a mission to provide quality products with superior comfort for all day, everyday carry, is excited to announce the next generation in EDC holster technology with the introduction of the new G2 Series Backer. This second-generation backer is now included across the most popular N8 Tactical IWB and OWB holster lines.

The new G2 Series Backer combines three layers—each with a specific function to ensure the kind of comfort and security serious EDC/CCW practitioners demand from their go-to holsters.

The first layer is a durable black leather ergonomically contoured for a no-pinch fit and maximum support for the handgun. The smooth surface facilitates an easy draw while protecting the firearm finish from marring or scratching.

Next is a middle layer, or core, made of moisture-proof neoprene. This layer serves two critical functions essential to all-day handgun carry. First, the moisture barrier prevents sweat and body oils from reaching the handgun metal and compromising the leather over time. Second, the inherent cushion effect of the neoprene layer works with the leather to prevent uncomfortable pressure points, such as when sitting or when buckled into a vehicle.

Finally, the G2 Series Backer features a new perforated suede material positioned next to the skin or clothing. This is an ultra-smooth layer that reduces chaffing and better slides along tucked shirts or undergarments to prevent uncomfortable bunching and pulling. Being a breathable suede, this layer also minimizes moisture build up by promoting airflow between the body and the holster.

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Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, the leading provider of outdoor skill, safety and conservation curriculum to schools nationwide, has named Kyle Shidler as its new chairman, continuing its amazing track record of adding outdoor education curriculum to high schools, middle schools and elementary schools across the country.

“I’m humbled and extremely excited to assume the role of chairman of Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation,” said Shidler, who previously served as board vice chair.

“We have a board and a team that is dedicated to becoming the preeminent outdoor education organization in the country. Our mission is to get kids engaged in the outdoors through a hands-on learning experience and to promote conservation of wildlife. With 100 new schools adding our program to their curriculum last year, we’re looking to double that in the next calendar year on a path to 1,000 schools in over 44 states.”

To help make that goal a reality, OTF has hired its first Outdoors Adventure Coordinator, Tari Garner. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Garner has extensive experience in physical education and in teaching OTF’s Outdoors Adventure curriculum.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy points to enduring commitment and progress for the Great American as reinforcement of the health and economic value that trails deliver nationwide

Washington—As the 2020 trail construction season comes to a close in much of the country, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), alongside Great American Rail-Trail partners on the 3,700-mile route, celebrate a year that saw significant new investments and miles completed for the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail.

More than $4 million in public and private funds were secured in 2020 for projects along the route. In addition, more than 20 miles of trail along the Great American corridor were completed, bringing the total on-the-ground mileage of the developing trail system to over 2,000.

“This year has proven how vital projects like the Great American Rail-Trail are to the country. Millions of people have found their way outside on trails as a way to cope with the pandemic,” said Ryan Chao, president of RTC. 

“As the Great American Rail-Trail connects more towns, cities, states and regions, this infrastructure serves as the backbone of resilient communities, while uniting us around a bold, ambitious and impactful vision. Looking ahead, we’ll be working hard alongside our partners to advance trail development; there are 80 miles of new trail in the pipeline now and hundreds of miles to build overall. Closing critical gaps in the trail has the potential to deliver significant economic value to the people and places along the route, which will be so important as we move beyond the pandemic,” said Chao.

Winchester Ammunition is the award recipient of an exclusive 308 Winchester/7.62×51 NATO contract from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). With a five-year term and a value threshold of $5 million, the contract is the first of its kind in this caliber and is established in support of the FBI’s prestigious sniper program. 

The Winchester 169-grain Sierra® boat tail hollow point .308 Winchester cartridge was selected as the sole source for deployment by the FBI after undergoing the agency’s rigorous testing protocol and examination process. The skillfully engineered Winchester .308 round was designated by the FBI as the overall best value product based on several important criteria. 

“To the East Alton and Oxford teams responsible for this great win, thank you for your diligent work on this competitive and highly technical project,” said Brett Flaugher, president of Winchester. “This victory speaks to the talents and expertise of our team and I am very proud to see Winchester being selected once again by a premier national security organization such as the FBI.”

As the world’s largest small caliber ammunition enterprise, Winchester has supported America’s military, federal government and law enforcement for more than a century. It is an honor to carry on this legacy and continue to serve the brave men and women of the FBI via this award.

About Winchester Ammunition

Winchester is the largest small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement and the U.S. Warfighter. The 155-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work  and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

Chesapeake Bay, Great Lakes among areas to receive vital funding

Today, Ducks Unlimited (DU) applauded important conservation funding included in the bipartisan infrastructure agreement, recently passed by the Senate.

The agreement includes funding for several critical conservation programs aimed at protecting and restoring waterfowl habitat in some of DU’s highest priority areas, including in the Great Lakes, the Chesapeake Bay, the Pacific Northwest and more.

“Bipartisan agreements often yield the most impactful results,” said DU CEO Adam Putnam. “That’s certainly the case in this instance, as programs in many of our highest priority habitat areas are set to receive funding, helping to strengthen fragile, yet important, ecosystems and make drought-stricken communities more resilient. DU supports this legislation and we appreciate the Senate’s attention to programs that support natural infrastructure and are incredibly valuable to both wildlife and people.”

A breakdown of funding for important conservation programs included in the bill is below:

FN AWARDED 5-YEAR AGENCY CONTRACT FOR FN 509 MRD-LE

Following a highly competitive and rigorous qualification, FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the FN 509 MRD-LE has been chosen by the Los Angeles Police Department as their new duty pistol. The FN 509 is a capable and versatile handgun platform that delivers rapid, precision fire in any environment. Officers training on marksmanship, tactical maneuvers and precision target engagements now have a more accurate and reliable sidearm, proven by the LAPD to perform with a wide variety of duty-rated handgun optics and ammunition.

“The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the largest and most elite law enforcement agencies in the country, with roughly 10,000 uniformed officers, and we are proud that they have chosen the FN 509 MRD-LE as their next duty pistol,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO of FN America, LLC. “The FN 509 MRD-LE is the only choice for agencies seeking an extremely capable and versatile duty pistol platform with proven reliability, accuracy and optic interoperability. Serving the men and women of an outstanding law enforcement agency like the LAPD brings great pride to everyone at FN, we look forward to supporting their police force with a remarkable handgun platform their officers will rely on every day.”

During the LAPD handgun trials, FN competed against several contenders in a 20,000-round-count endurance qualification, which it surpassed with zero malfunctions. “Exceeding all of the requirements LAPD sought in their new duty pistol was a high-performance standard to meet,” said Chris Cole, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at FN America, LLC. “With over a million rounds fired in development, the FN 509’s reputation for durability is proven here again giving LAPD officers a superior handgun they can depend on in the most demanding policing environments.

Superior accuracy of the FN 509 MRD-LE starts with the patented FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System. Adapted from the original development for the U.S. Army’s handgun trials, it gives officers more precision and sighting versatility than all other handguns.

Salt Lake City, UT: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) thanked the U.S. Senate for today’s strong, bipartisan vote to pass an infrastructure bill that includes several key policy priorities to improve forest management and build highway wildlife crossings. Thanks to the efforts of Senators Joe Manchin, John Barrasso, and Steve Daines, the infrastructure bill includes more than $8 billion to improve forest resiliency through active forest management projects. In addition, a new program will provide $350 million to create wildlife crossings on highways to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and reconnect traditional migratory corridors for mule deer and other wildlife species.

“Our federal forests have deteriorated due to lack of active management projects and increasingly hot, dry weather patterns; too often the end results are the terrible fire seasons like we have been seeing for too many years,” commented MDF President/CEO Joel Pedersen. “The infrastructure package passed today will provide critical funding for forest restoration projects like the ones the Mule Deer Foundation leads to thin the overgrowth of trees and reduce the understory brush, both of which provide the fuels that can feed these devastating, stand-replacing fires. Not only is this good for forest health, but it also provides the necessary habitat structure that is so important for mule deer, black-tailed deer, and other wildlife species.”

Through agreements with the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service, MDF has been actively working in the West to improve forest and rangeland health through stewardship projects. These projects include timber thinning, removal of dead and dying trees, as well as mastication of understory brush. Replicating natural disturbances through active forest management reduces the threat of catastrophic fire and also provides many benefits to native wildlife species. Forest restoration projects help reset the ecological succession in an area, encouraging regrowth of the grasses and forbs that mule deer and many other wildlife species depend on, as well as regenerating aspen stands. The investment in forest resiliency projects through the new infrastructure bill will provide critical funding to address the thousands of acres of federal forestland most at risk for wildfire, improving the habitat and protecting the communities on the wildland/urban interface.

“The Mule Deer Foundation also appreciates the inclusion of funding for wildlife crossings that is included in the infrastructure package,” Pedersen continued. “Through the cooperative efforts on big game migration corridors, we have learned a tremendous amount about where deer are moving and we know that highways often add a significant barrier for their traditional migration pathways. Using this science, new highway overpasses and underpasses are being built where they are needed most and in some places we are seeing more than 90% reduction in wildlife-vehicle collisions. The federal investment in wildlife crossings will allow us to add these structures in even more critical corridors, helping our wildlife but also reducing the human costs associated with collisions.”

Since the signing of Department of the Interior Secretary’s Order 3362, MDF and many other partners have been engaged in research and habitat projects to improve big game migration corridors and seasonal ranges. One critical component of that has been reconnecting corridors that are blocked by highways. Projects like funnel fencing that guide wildlife to safe places for them to cross highways is proving extremely effective at reducing collisions. The investment in more wildlife over- and underpasses will allow these animals to move between their seasonal ranges without the risk of navigating busy roadways.

Minutes ago, the U.S. Senate passed a strongly supported bipartisan bill known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund our nation’s surface and water infrastructure systems. This bill includes historic investments in natural infrastructure to enhance conservation and to increase hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational shooting opportunities for America’s sportsmen and women.

Since infrastructure conversations in Congress began well over a year ago, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has been advocating for the inclusion of investments into conservation and sporting-access programs as part of any infrastructure bill. In May, CSF held a policy briefing for Members of Congress and their staff to hear directly from the sporting-conservation community about our priorities for future infrastructure packages. Following the briefing, CSF orchestrated a letter that was sent to leaders in both the House and Senate that outlined our community priorities, many of which are contained in this bill including:

“Our nation’s transportation and infrastructure systems are vital to the conservation of our nation’s fish and wildlife and access for sportsmen and women,” said CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane. “We applaud the Senate for recognizing and supporting our nation’s fish, wildlife, and sportsmen and women by including robust investments in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” 

Since 1989, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has maintained a singleness of purpose that has guided the organization to become the most respected and trusted sportsmen’s organization in the political arena. CSF’s mission is to work with Congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping. The unique and collective force of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) and the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), working closely with CSF, and with the support of major hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping organizations, serves as an unprecedented network of pro-sportsmen elected officials that advance the interests of America’s hunters and anglers.

Huk’s Icon X lineup consists of technical shirts and hoodies that protect anglers from harmful UV rays, and is designed with the die-hard angler in mind. Ideal for both fresh and saltwater fishing applications, the Icon X collection sets the standard in performance apparel. 

The Icon X series of fishing shirts have become a staple of anglers from every pursuit. Whether stalking bones on the flats in Belize or tracking down lunker bass in Texas, fishermen rely on Huk’s sun protection technology to keep them comfortable during long days in the sun. Each shirt is constructed with 50+ UPF built into the fabric to block harmful UVA and UVB rays. For added sun protection, anglers will appreciate the full head and neck protection of the Icon X Hoodie.

The Icon X collection features 100% polyester for superior moisture management, ensuring that sweat doesn’t build up no matter how hot it gets on the water. In addition, the I.C.E. technology creates a cooling effect by wicking perspiration away from the skin for rapid evaporation. Quick-drying and incredibly lightweight, the collection incorporates Huks cooling fiber technology to further remove warmth from the skin’s surface and dump body heat. All garments in the Icon X line utilize an anti-microbial treatment that inhibits and kills the growth of odor-causing micro-organisms so that the clothing remains fresher, longer. 

The Icon X shirts are offered in short and long sleeve styles for both men and women. The Icon X collection comes in a variety of colors and patterns that mesh with anglers’ unique styles. Huk’s Icon X collection gives anglers the protection they need to deal with changing elements out on the water in comfort and style.

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ATA president & CEO Matt Kormann was relieved of duties as notified by the ATA Board of Directors Executive Committee.

Chairman of the Board, Mark Copeland states, “The ATA Board of Directors has decided to head in a different direction. We are appreciative of the work Matt accomplished in the last 4 years and are thankful to him for his time working for ATA members. The Board has a tremendous amount of confidence in the current ATA staff and knows they will continue doing great work on behalf of the industry.”

The existing leadership team made up of Dan Forster, vice president & chief conservation officer; Maria Lewis, senior director of trade show & membership; Jennifer Mazur, senior director of outreach & education; and Allison Jasper, senior director of marketing & communications will work with the Executive Committee throughout the transition.

The Board of Directors will initiate a search committee in the near future to fill the role.

The ATA thanks Kormann for his contributions over his 4-year tenure and wishes him the best in future endeavors.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Hunters may enter a lottery to gain deer hunting access to Platte River Recreation Access lands in the central Platte River Valley, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Forty-seven hunters will be chosen from a random drawing in early September and allowed to hunt deer on designated PRRA lands Nov. 16-21, 2021.

Applications, limited to one per person, will be accepted by mail or drop box at the Game and Parks service center in Kearney through 5 p.m. Aug. 31. Hunters can apply to hunt three areas but will receive permission on only one area if drawn. Two hunters may submit a buddy application to ensure they both are on the same area if drawn. Lottery winners will be notified by Sept. 20. Hunters are required to obtain the appropriate deer permit and habitat stamp in order to hunt.

PRRA lands are closed to all access from Oct. 9 to Nov. 15. More information and a map showing the available areas can be obtained at platteaccess.org, by calling 308-865-5338 or emailing [email protected].

PRRA lands are lands purchased by the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for the restoration and maintenance of habitat for whooping cranes, least terns and piping plovers in the central Platte River Valley. The PRRA program allows limited access to these properties when access will not disturb these species.

Irving, TX – Cold Steel, manufacturer and innovator of purpose-built knives and blade tools for everyday carry, tactical, hunting and outdoor applications, has release two new multi-use SRK fixed blade knives. The SRK® in San Mai® features the legendary San Mai® steel and the SRK Survival Rescue boasts SK-5 steel.

San Mai® is a Cold Steel trademark knife steel that is produced in short runs and is found only on the company’s top collectible fixed-blade knives. San Mai derives its strength and superior edge performance from its three layers of stainless-steel laminate. The inner layer is a hard carbon steel that gives San Mai blades their exquisitely sharp and long-lasting edge. The outside layers are made of a lower carbon spring steel to ensure strength and to better withstand impact and lateral stresses. Combined, the San Mai steel composite offers one of the toughest, best-performing blade steels on the market today.

Cold Steel takes its San Mai steel to its most utilitarian expression in the new SRK fixed-blade knife. With its robust clip point and prominent belly, the SRK is suitable for delicate operations as well as vigorous cutting and slashing.

Backing this multi-task-capable 6-inch blade is an equally stout Kray-Ex handle. The handle’s deep checkering, single quillon finger guard, and slender profile delivers a comfortable, unobtrusive grip that also contributes to exceptional blade control. Included with the SRK is a rugged, wear- and weather-resistant Secure-Ex® sheath.

Cold Steel SRK® in San Mai® Specifications

 The Boone and Crockett Club hosted more than 50 of the nation’s top hunting conservation organizations that work together through the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) as they celebrated two decades of collaboration on wildlife policy. The event at Club headquarters in Missoula, Montana, celebrated accomplishments since the first meeting convened in 2000, which the Club also hosted. The actual 20th anniversary celebration had to be postponed last year due to COVID travel restrictions.

The partner organizations have delivered recommendations to six incoming or returning Administrations and Congresses through the Wildlife for the 21st Century agendas that are the foundation for AWCP policy work. Each year, the coalition has submitted numerous letters to policy makers to outline positions on key issues—430 over the 20 years of work.

The celebration took place during the AWCP annual summer meeting where partners discussed current priorities such as conservation funding, migration corridors, climate and infrastructure policy, forest health, and much more. As the meeting concluded yesterday, Club chief executive officer Tony Schoonen was elected to chair the partners starting in January 2022.

“Since the Boone and Crockett Club first hosted these top hunting-conservation organizations two decades ago, the American Wildlife Conservation Partners has played a critical role on wildlife and land conservation efforts. We had two mottos at the first meeting: ‘We believe in magic,’ and ‘It is amazing what can be accomplished when there are no concerns about who gets the credit,’” commented James F. Arnold, president of the Boone and Crockett Club. “This belief has served as a foundation for AWCP and is critical to our success of working together to support conservation, hunting, trapping, and land stewardship. The Club considers this common cause among today’s leaders as important as any of the accomplishments in the last 130-plus years and we believe this partnership is essential to carry forward wildlife conservation policy.”

By 2000, the sporting conservation community recognized that America’s hunting traditions were being challenged and pulled in multiple directions by many forces. In spite of great successes in restoring wildlife—especially game species—over the past 100 years, the changing social landscape made clear the necessity of facilitating a new federation of hunter/conservationist organizations seeking a common national agenda for wildlife. This would require building unity among wildlife organizations and increasing their collective effectiveness. Club members saw that a conservation partners’ summit would advance these ends and extend the great conservation legacy begun by Theodore Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, and other visionary conservationists in 1887. That summit 20 years ago led to the founding of AWCP.

JUNK is an innovative, rapidly growing athletic headband company based in Northwest Arkansas. Every headband we produce is designed, printed, and sewn in Bentonville, AR,  better known as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World. JUNK has established itself as a leader in the athletic wear industry by providing not only headbands that look awesome, but perform better than anything else on the market. Specfically our Big Bang Lite headband style is perfect for wearing underneath any helmet.At JUNK we do not just strive for excellence. We demand it. We are constantly working against conventional thinking to produce amazing headbands, and we are here to provide you with the quality products you need to help you get one step closer to achieving your ultimate goals.

Big Bang Lite Headband JUNK’s Big Bang Lite headband is perfect to wear under a helmet, running, or any other intense activity. Pairing high performance with 1,000s of designs makes this the best headband on the planet! Plus, they are all made in Bentonville, Arkansas.

JUNK’s Technical T-Shirt fabric is a breakthrough technology specifically designed to keep you cool while emulating a super comfortable t-shirt feel. This is the best athletic headband you’ll ever wear!

Jacksonville, Alabama – Bear & Son Cutlery, manufacturer of premium Alabama-made knives, celebrates thirty years of butterfly knife manufacturing with the release of several new limited-edition bali-songs. Each knife features a laser engraved 30th anniversary logo on the blade and the knives are produced in small quantities in the Alabama factory. These balisongs are built with premium craftsmanship, quality materials, and include several features typically found on more expensive pocketknives.

The ANN114 Butterfly features a tough, 3 5/8-inch carbon steel blade with an exquisite satin finish and a laser-engraved 30th anniversary logo. The ANN114 handles are made of zinc with a silver vein finish, the ANN114B includes black finish handles, and the ANN114CV features copper vein handles.  Premium tang pin construction on these butterfly knives ensures smooth, “no-slop” deployment and a matching T-latch keeps the handles secure while closed. Total weight is 5 ounces.

The ANN115CV is another beautiful 5-inch butterfly with a 1095 carbon steel blade and a black epoxy coating that really makes the 30th anniversary logo stand out. The 3 3/8-inch blade flips open smoothly and includes a premium tang pin construction. This limited-edition knife is available with copper vein handles that are made from zinc, adding a unique look to this color combination. Total weight is 5 ounces.

The reserved batches of Bear & Son Cutlery limited-edition butterflies such as ANNCF17, ANNCF17-S35, and ANNCF17D feature carbon fiber handles with 440 stainless-steel, S35VN, and Damascus blades. These knives have polished nickel silver bolsters, 3 1/2-inch blades, and an engraved 30th anniversary logo. Total weight is 5 ounces.

An addition to the small batch of anniversary knives, Bear & Son Cutlery will manufacture a total of three hundred ANNSS14-D2 and three hundred ANNSS14-S35 butterfly knives. The polished stainless steel 5-inch models are available with a 3 ½-inch D2 steel blade or a S35 steel blade — both having the engraved 30th anniversary logo and polished stainless-steel handles. Total weight is 5 ounces.

Delta Mckenzie, the number one name in archery targets introduces the reimagined Speed Bag line-up that includes the new compact Revolver. Designed for high-velocity arrows and crossbow bolts, Delta Revolver uses of high-density, shot-blocking fill for longer target life and extra stopping power. Archers will get longer-lasting use and also works well as a crossbow discharge target. MSRP $29.99

Visit your archery dealer or go to dmtargets.com to see the exciting new line of Delta Speed Bags today.

Top-Selling Natural Brand Also Sponsors Free Organic Hand Sanitizer and Exhibits Its Trek & Travel Body Care on Display and Given Away at Booth VO218

VISTA, CA – Dr. Bronner’s, family-owned maker of the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America, will exhibit at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2021 from August 10-12 in Denver, CO in Venture Out Booth VO218. The company will showcase its newest products for outdoor adventures and travel, including: new Magic All-One Chocolate; and its Trek & Travel products comprised of travel-size Organic Toothpaste, Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, and Organic Hand Sanitizer for hygiene on-the-go. Magic-All-One Chocolate sampling will take place at the booth throughout all show days, along with free samples of 2oz Pure-Castile Liquid Soap. Dr. Bronner’s will also host an electronic music, meet-and-greet, and organic seed distribution event with eco-hip hop artist, Denver-based vegan chef and activist-educator Ietef “DJ Cavem” Vita, also known as Chef Ietef, to promote regenerative organic agriculture and community activism. 

To coincide with Outdoor Retailer, Dr. Bronner’s has also just released its annual “All-One Report” – available now at:  www.allone.report.

Dr. Bronner’s Events at Booth VO218

Wednesday through Friday, August 10–12
All Day | Magic All-One Chocolate sampling and free 2oz Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps
3 Times Daily Magic All-One Chocolate Sampler Pack Giveaways 

Thursday, August 11
4:00 – 5:00pm | Organic Seed Share & Regenerative Organic Agriculture Networking
Event with Ietef “DJ Cavem” Vita. 

FAIRFAX, Va.  – The National Rifle Association is proud to thank MidwayUSA as the official sponsor of its 150th Annual Meeting & Exhibits to be held on Houston Sept. 3 -5.

“Freedom and liberty have no greater friend than Brenda and Larry Potterfield.  They are steadfast in virtue and support of our Second Amendment and the NRA.  MidwayUSA’s generous sponsorship enables to the NRA to celebrate 150 years of preserving and protecting the Second Amendment,” said Wayne LaPierre, CEO and executive vice president of the NRA. “MidwayUSA has always shown its support for the law-abiding gun owners of America, and this is another example of an outstanding American success story giving back to the community.”

The 150th Annual Meeting & Exhibits will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center over Labor Day weekend. Thousands of dues-paying members and many more law-abiding Americans will gather for the family-friendly event featuring a bigger-than-ever exhibit hall boasting more than 800 exhibitors, events, receptions and demonstrations. Attendees will get a look at the latest guns, knives, optics, ammo and accessories available on the market today. They can also book the hunt of a lifetime, purchase shooting and hunting accessories, view priceless gun collections and hear some of the most influential, pro-2A speakers. 

“Since its inception in 1871, the National Rifle Association has been, and continues to be, the foremost protector of our Second Amendment rights. From founding the NRA Roundup program to helping start Friends of NRA, Brenda and I, along with the employees here at MidwayUSA, have always been strong supporters of the NRA,” said Larry Potterfield, Founder and Executive Chairman of MidwayUSA. “We’re honored to return, for the eleventh year, as the Official Sponsor of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits, and we look forward to seeing you in Houston!”

 Starting as a small gun shop in Columbia, MO, MidwayUSA blossomed under the leadership of Larry and Brenda Potterfield into the country’s leading firearm accessory retailer. Since then they’ve played an integral role in introducing the public to the world of shooting sports. Thanks to programs such as NRA Round-Up and Friends of NRA, the Potterfields can be credited with providing tens of millions of dollars to the fight to protect your right to keep and bear arms. ​

Rebel R/C offers a comprehensive lineup of premium quality R/C products that are inspired by full-size off-road legends and built for the community of enthusiasts that enjoy this unique lifestyle.
Created by a group of hardcore off-road masters and R/C experts who’ve built a reputation around creating some of the toughest and most capable machines to travel down the trail.
Ready to run (RTR) kits, builder kits (KITS), as well as a full line of bodies, parts, and accessories, allow both off-road and R/C enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the outdoors in an entirely new way.

Drawing inspiration from full-size, trail-ready beasts; Rebel R/C is proud to offer a comprehensive lineup of off-road focused R/C products for the rebel within us all. This unique new vision has been crafted by off-road and R/C industry icons Jeff Johns, Bond Gilmer, and George Kane – a team who’ve built a reputation for creating some of the most capable full-size and scaled R/C rigs in the world.

Jeff Johns is a pioneer in the world of R/C Crawling, Scale Trail, and Rock Racing. Throughout his 22-year career he’s been the captain of skilled teams that have brought some of the most iconic R/C vehicles to market. 

Bond Gilmer is an off-roading legend, who also happens to be a serious R/C enthusiast. As the founder of Rebel Off-Road, he’s built a name for himself as not only a builder, but also as a professional driver and expert overlander.

George Kane has competed in a staggering variety of Ultra 4 Racing competitions and brings a vast library of off-road experience to the table.

Shoot Like A Girl has released its second quarter report for 2021, citing impressive numbers, growth and insights that will help drive the remainder of the calendar year. Hundreds of women participated in the Shoot Like A Girl mobile range experience in five locations across the Midwest. The trailer covered traveled 3,498 miles to introduce these women and their families to shooting sports, allowing the Shoot Like A Girl team to empower more guests in more cities. The full report is available online.

“The second quarter of 2021 came and went so very fast; especially compared to the same quarter in 2020, when time came to a standstill,” said Karen Butler, Founder and President of Shoot Like A Girl. “I look back now and am proud that Shoot Like A Girl was able to be on the front lines of grass roots initiatives; safely travelling to deliver the message of safety and share the confidence that comes with the shooting sports. We completed five more shows in second quarter.”

Reaching More Women in 2021

In the second quarter, 516 women participated in Shoot Like a Girls’ experience to shoot a pistol, rifle and bow during the Home of the Brave Tour. With stops at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores in Waco, TX; Wichita, KS; Council Bluffs, IA; Hammond, IN; and Lawrenceville, GA, the Shoot Like A Girl trailer covered a lot of ground in just a few months.

In addition to normal operations, Hunt Like a Girl was created to break down barriers so that women who wish to hunt, but don’t, find a way to feel encouraged and empowered to go afield. During three hosted hunts, women gained experience and confidence on their hunting adventures.