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Awards & Honors
The newly redesigned Scorpion 3+ pistols build on the success of the original's proven features with enhancements throughout the gun and are now $899 MSRP. Ballistic Magazine recently announced, "CZ-USA has officially won our 2022 Ballistic's Best Editors' Select "Best Large Format Pistol."
APEX Ammunition’s Turkey Ninja TSS has been named Best .410 Turkey load by Outdoor Life. In their recent test, Outdoor Life focused on Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) loads in .410 because of the density of tungsten pellets, and APEX’s Turkey Ninja TSS shotshells by far delivered the best performance.
Consumer Promos
Just in time to “Impale a Scale” Muzzy® Bowfishing announced the company will be offering up to a $50 mail in rebate on select products from March 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023.

Industry Update
Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a case concerning gun owner privacy in California have filed a respondent’s brief in the ongoing case of Barba v. Bonta, challenging the constitutionality of a 2021 law requiring the California Department of Justice (CAL/DOJ) to share extensive personal identifying information of gun owners in the state with a non-government research group.
The Headrest Safe Company announces they have partnered with Frontier Sales & Marketing Group. Frontier’s team will oversee the growth and expansion of the company’s accounts in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi by developing and implementing key strategic incentives.
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Marshall as Territory Sales Representative with responsibility for the Central Texas and Oklahoma territories.

Revo Brands, the parent company of Real Avid and Outdoor Edge Cutlery, has hired Kenan Ikels as Chief Revenue Officer. Ikels has been in the outdoor sporting goods and recreation industry for the past 18 years, most recently as the Executive Vice President – Sales of Aqua Leisure Recreation.
Firearms Legal Protection will now offer policies* to residents of the State of Connecticut, with the same benefits and pricing as memberships* in most other states.
NSSF® applauds Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature on a package of laws that will end “woke” corporate discrimination against firearm-related businesses. The laws were recently signed and target corporations that discriminate against the firearm industry by making them ineligible for state and municipal contracts, among other provisions.

North Carolina’s General Assembly vetoed to overturn Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 41, legislation that scraps the state’s 104-year-old racist Jim Crow-era law for permit-to-purchase pistol requirements.
Arizona’s Gov. Katie Hobbs sided with “woke” Wall Street corporations over Grand Canyon State businesses and protecting the free exercise of rights when she vetoed Senate Bill 1096, the bipartisan Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act.
NSSF®, together with the ATF and the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced a month-long public education campaign reminding the Greater St. Louis area public about stiff penalties facing individuals convicted of unlawful firearm purchases.

Having served over 20 years as a leading sales executive in the firearms industry, Bill Silver has signed on as vice president of sales for Caracal USA®.
Celerant Technology announced a partnership with Tactical Gear Distributors. Through the integration, dealers can streamline their ordering and sell more products both in-store and online with less effort.
Pnuma Outdoors is pleased to announce industry veteran Joe Haddock as Director of Product Development for Pnuma Outdoors and Heated Core. Most recently, Haddock served as Category Manager of Apparel at Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Gallery of Guns (galleryofguns.com) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Second Amendment Foundation. Gallery of Guns encourages all law-abiding Second Amendment proponents to join us in the support of the Second Amendment Foundation. To donate, please follow this link.
The Headrest Safe Company announces they are now live on the GovX ecommerce site. The GovX online platform is for active or former military and first responders, with over 6 million verified member’s exclusive discounts on more than 850 brands, now including The Headrest Safe™.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Ducks Unlimited has an opening for a full-time Regional Director of Event Fundraising located in the New Jersey/NYC Metro area. The position will report to Dan DeLawyer, Director of Fundraising Region 6. Regional Directors duties and responsibilities encompass the management of all facets of event fundraising in the region
Ducks Unlimited has an opening for a full-time Regional Director of Event Fundraising located in the West Virginia/Pittsburgh Metro area. The position will report to Dan DeLawyer, Director of Fundraising Region 6. Regional Director duties and responsibilities encompass the management of all facets of event fundraising within the region
Newsstand, Radio & TV
Code of Silence is excited to announce the launch of its new YouTube series. The informative videos will cover the why, the science, and the technology behind Code of Silence’s innovative line of camo and how its holistic functionality can help hunters be more successful in the field.
Now Shipping
The HERA H7 series, from Legacy Sports International, is a Hybrid mix between a Hunting and Precision rifle, available in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 with three different color offerings – Tan, OD Green & Black.
Alien Gear Holsters® announces the Rapid Force™ Duty Holster for Compact Lights precision designed to fit SIG Sauer’s P320 full-size, compact, and X-frame pistols with compact weapon lights installed is now entering distribution channels across America.
Product News
The Bold Action XV AC-1500-AIBK-B is a new automatic knife, one of literary dozens of premium autos from Bear OPS but looks nothing previously seen from the manufacturer.
FALCO Holsters announces a new influencer partnership with Legally Armed America’s Paul Glasco. The relationship has yielded the FALCO A907, a new Compact Hybrid IWB holster crafted from Kydex and premium Italian leather.
Silencer Shop is proud to announce an exclusive product release with JK Armament. The 195 Series of 12ga shotgun suppressors are available now exclusively at silencershop.com.
Camfour announces the addition of Colt to their vendor lineup. The addition of Colt will help Camfour expand their vendor lines and product selection of firearms for their customer base.
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group is proud to unveil two new cologne fragrances, Rustic Leather and Everyday Campfire. Rustic Leather is an ode to the refinement, sensuality, and seduction of a rich leather scent. Everyday Campfire is a seductive scent that captures the essence of a rich, smokey fire, charred bourbon cask white oak, subtle hints of cherry, and coal barbequed meats.
CCI’s sub-brand Blazer was recently named the most frequently purchased handgun ammunition brand in Southwick Associates 2022 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study”. Southwick’s yearly survey compiled the feedback of over 9,000 hunters and recreational shooters.
Southwick Associates’ 2022 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study” named Federal Ammunition as the top rifle ammunition brand in 2022. Southwick’s yearly survey compiled the feedback of over 9,000 hunters and recreational shooters.
Federal Ammunition leads the category of most frequently purchased shotgun ammunition according to the Southwick Associates’ 2022 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study.” Southwick’s yearly survey compiled the feedback of over 9,000 hunters and recreational shooters.
Announced at SHOT Show 2023, Bond Arms began production of a .45-70 derringer named the Cyclops. This 4.25 in. barrel is fitted into a single action frame and is only the first release in a new series of big bore derringers slated to be released in 50 AE, 454 casull, and 44 magnum.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the release of the Marlin® Model 336™ Classic. Chambered in .30-30 Win., the Model 336 Classic sports a beautifully finished American black walnut stock and forend with crisp, clean checkering.
The Core Defender Belly Band Gun Holster from Elite Survival Systems provides a great method of concealment for those who prefer the convenience and quick access provided by abdominal-strap carry.
Alien Gear Holsters® has released a new Swivel Drop Leg that’s compatible with the company’s popular ShapeShift and Cloak Mod holsters. This new, innovative drop leg system enables users of the Cloak Mod and ShapeShift holsters to experience the enhanced functionality of our swivel drop leg carry platform.
Galco’s No-Slip Sling adds extra security to any hunting rifle carried slung on the shoulder. Constructed of the finest Latigo leather, the No-Slip Sling measures a comfortable 2.5” at its widest point, tapering to 1.25” at the included swivels.
Creedmoor® Sports is excited to launch the new T-7 Enhanced and T-7 Adaptive Presses. The T-7 Enhanced and T-7 Adaptive Presses are the result of collaboration between Creedmoor Sports and Redding Reloading Products.
Samson Manufacturing Corp. has released an updated version of their popular Rear Sight Rail for the AK-47. Compatible with Aimpoint® Micro™ T-1/T-2 optics and others with the same mounting standard. This direct mount micro red dot option is as low as they go.
JK Armament is proud to announce the exclusive launch of the JK 195 SGX 12G and VERSAX 12G Shotgun Suppressor with Silencershop.com. The unique patented baffle design is mission configurable and features Tone Technology, giving users the flexibility and superior sound suppression needed.
Armasight announces the Watchman IR Illuminator. This handheld or weapon mounted IR illuminator is now available online and in-store through authorized Armasight dealers.
Creedmoor Sports is introducing a new line of support equipment for Precision Rifle Series and National Rifle League competitors. These products are made in the USA at Creedmoor Sports’ Alabama headquarters.
Shows
Antler King is heading to the 2023 Illinois Deer Classic in Peoria from March 31-April 2. This year’s event will feature even more leading hunting exhibitors, new archery shoots, and informative seminars at the Peoria Civic Center.
 
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