FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024   |   SUBSCRIBE

Archery
Prime Archery®, by G5® Outdoors, is proud to introduce the Ronan, a new compound bow that possesses the highest levels of Prime technology for under $1,000.
Easton announces a new line-up of 4mm Match Grade Half-outs, representing the industry’s finest precision inserts. The new patent-pending half-outs have been engineered with insights from top archers and pro shops.
New for 2024, the Hyper Raptor BCX™ by Barnett® sets the industry standard in crossbow technology. With a 14-in. power stroke and draw weight of 215 lbs., the crossbow launches a 380-grain HyperFlite™ arrow at 425 FPS. The arrow’s 21% increased FOC (front of center) and 61% greater ballistic coefficient reduces wind drift,

Awards & Honors
TenPoint Crossbows is excited to announce they have been named “Best in Archery” at the 2024 Kinsey’s Dealer Show.
Fishing
Yamamoto Baits is excited to announce the release of the all-new Sensei Worm. Designed to be a finesse killer, the 6.5’’ Sensei features a custom-tailored soft plastic formula that leaves the worm neutrally buoyant in the water.
Gear
The new NOMAD Turkey Vest is fabricated from quiet, 100% polyester fabric, the NOMAD Turkey Vest is built tough to last season after season. The vest’s 8-size adjustment straps keep the offering simple while providing a multitude of adjustments, making it truly one size fits all.

Industry Update
The NSSF’s Protect Liberty Political Action Committee (Protect Liberty PAC) received a major contribution from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) that will be utilized to help identify and support the election of candidates who are dedicated to preserving and protecting liberty, freedom and the Constitutional rights of all Americans.
AG Composites is now offering fiberglass OEM stocks to rifle manufacturers looking for a high-quality stock for their mid-range rifle lines.
ThermaSeat has named Samantha Pillsbury as its new National Sales Manager. With a distinguished career spanning over 12 years in manufacturer sales and product development for leading brands and private labels, Pillsbury brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to her new role.

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) announced the appointment of Steve Smith as the organization’s new President of KSE Media Ventures. In his new role, Smith will lead the operations of all KSE Media properties, which include Altitude Sports and Entertainment, KSE Radio, SkyCam, Outdoor Sportsman Group, Kroenke Network Operations Center and KSE Broadcast Services Group.
The Second Amendment Foundation has been granted summary judgement in a federal challenge of California’s One-Gun-A-Month (OGM) purchase law. U.S. District Judge William Q. Hayes stayed his decision for 30 days for the defendants to facilitate an appeal.
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®), has published a new webpage on SAAMI.org dedicated to providing HAZMAT Special Permit information to users.

Registration is now open for the NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit. Join the industry’s leading executives and marketing professionals May 7-9 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for an industry super-conference you won’t want to miss.
Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new destination retail super store location in South Fayette Township, Pa., in the southwest suburbs of Pittsburgh. Bass Pro Shops’ newest store will be the company’s third in the great state of Pennsylvania, and the first in western Pennsylvania.
The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a case challenging the ATF’s “final rule” redefining frames and receivers as firearms, have filed a response brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case is known as VanDerStok v. Garland.

Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) announced the appointment of Mike Carney as the new President & Chief Executive Officer. A familiar face at OSG with a rich history in the outdoor media landscape, Carney previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer within the company.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court in their challenge to the Illinois ban on standard capacity magazines and so-called “assault weapons.”
Nosler, Inc. is proud to announce the promotions of Mason Payer, John Nason and Madi Woodward as it re-aligns its marketing division to position the company for continued growth and brand development in coming years.

Old Glory Bank announced they are inviting accredited Americans in all 50 states to become an owner of Old Glory Bank. This novel Public Private-Placement, with a minimum investment of $1776, allows accredited Americans to enjoy an ownership opportunity that is typically reserved for venture capital insiders.
Celerant Technology has announced a partnership and integration with Signifyd. Available for Celerant’s eCommerce platform, Signifyd offers comprehensive online fraud protection and conversion optimization while eliminating customer abuse through chargebacks.
NASGW, along with Growth Strategy Partners, will share with you their demand forecast for 2024. This webinar will take place on Thursday, March 28th at 12 pm ET The webinar is free to NASGW members and $25 for non-members.
FFLs must understand the very real threat revocations have on our industry and on your business. 90% of the violations cited by ATF are due to FFLs improperly completing and maintaining their records. Your Bound Book (officially, your A&D record), ATF F 4473s and related, required documentation such as Multiple Handgun Sales Forms (ATF F 3310.4) are littered with compliance risks.
NSSF® applauds Missouri state Rep. Aaron McMullen’s introduction of a concurrent resolution supporting the continued commercial utilization of Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The resolution would mark the Missouri General Assembly’s support for the commercial utilization and urges the U.S. government to reject calls to end to program that allows the Lake City ammunition facility to remain fully staffed and able to operate at a sustained peak capacity to meet the ammunition needs of the U.S. warfighter.
Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation and Defense Distributed have filed an appellants’ brief in their long-running First Amendment challenge of the New Jersey statute which prohibits the publication of computer files containing digital firearms information.
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group announces the hiring of Justin Hoffman to the recently created position, Director of Product Development. This new and crucial role will help the company meet the growing demand for 1791’s innovative and premium products in all market segments.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Davidson’s is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as one of the company’s Merchandise Managers. As a Merchandise Manager you wear two hats at Davidson’s, not only as the buyer of products but also as a promoter of the products internally and externally.
Smith & Wesson is seeking a District Sales Manager II – Law Enforcement. Successful candidate must reside in territory (Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois. Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota and Missouri) or be willing to relocate to assigned territory without relocation assistance.
Smith & Wesson is seeking a District Sales Manager II - Law Enforcement. Successful candidate must reside in territory (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania) or be willing to relocate to assigned territory without relocation assistance.
Smith & Wesson is seeking a District Sales Manager II – Law Enforcement. Successful candidate must reside in territory (SC, NC, VA, WV, & MD) or be willing to relocate to assigned territory without relocation assistance.
Smith & Wesson is seeking a Trade Marketing Specialist. This position is responsible for implementing Smith & Wesson's retail marketing strategy.
Taurus Holdings, Inc.announced an opportunity for a Marketing Specialist to join their team. This entry-level position plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing innovative marketing strategies to promote products and services.
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications to fill a Fishery Biologist position. The Fishery Biologist will be responsible for development of fishery management plans and amendments to those plans, environmental impact statements, framework actions, scoping documents, and presentations as assigned.
Kinsey’s Outdoors seeks a Retail Buyer to maintain service levels on customer orders and minimize inventory dollar investment by maintaining appropriate inventory levels, as well as execute a developed pricing strategy.
Camfour is actively hiring an experienced and successful National Sales Manager to accelerate its growth. The goals of this position is to provide leadership to the sales team to increase sales to existing and new dealers.
Camfour is actively hiring experienced and successful sales representatives to accelerate its growth. The goals of this position are to increase sales to existing and new dealers.
Newsstand, Radio & TV
The SSK-50, an elegant new take on the Contender idea, is produced to the specifications of the last iteration of the Thompson/Center Contender and distributed by Haus of Arms. Roy Huntington explores the multi-caliber shooter in the April issue of GUNS Magazine.
Product News
ALPS OutdoorZ has developed the all-new Summit Trail Seat. The Summit Trail Seat is a self-inflating cushion that is ultralight, compact, and easy to carry in the field, The puncture-resistant bottom fabric can easily withstand hard field use while providing a 5.3 R-value insulating and waterproof barrier.
RTS Tactical has developed the Level III+ Rifle Special Threats Mini-Shield. The Mini-Shield boasts a NIJ 010.06 Level III+ rating, making it effective at stopping not only handgun calibers but also the most commonly encountered rifle calibers, including 5.56x45mm 62-gr. M855 (green tip), 7.62x39mm 123-gr. MSC (M43), and 7.62x51mm NATO (M80 FMJ).
iRayUSA introduces the M6 LRF – a vehicle-mounted 360° Thermal Pan/Tilt/Zoom scanner with integrated laser rangefinder and a visible laser pointer/designator.
The Chillski from Mammoth Coolers is built for the ultimate drinking experience. The Chillski can accommodate most standard 12-ounce packaged beverages and keep them cold 10 times longer than standard can holders, thanks to double-wall vacuum insulation.
A thoroughly modern version of the strongside belt holster, Galco's Concealable™ 2.0 Belt Holster is now available for the Glock 48. Cut low at the front, the new design accommodates most popular carry-style red dot optics.
Blackhawk® has updated its popular Stache IWB line of holsters with a new Mag Adapter Wing to let the operator customize the ride angle for the spare magazine carrier.
SB Tactical® is proud to continue supporting the large frame pistol market with the release of the new SBA5™ Pistol Stabilizing Brace. Featuring an integral, ambidextrous QD sling socket, the SBA5 is available in both black and FDE.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce 36 new configurations of the Ruger American® Rifle Generation II, which includes 18 configurations of the new Predator variant of this popular rifle. Predator rifles are available in the full Gen II caliber assortment, from traditional predator calibers like .204 Ruger up to .300 Win Mag.
Safariland® announces the release of the highly sought-after Walther PDP holster fit for the 6000 series. The new Walther PDP 6360RDS holster fits 4-inch and 4.5-inch barrels, with availability for 5-inch models releasing later this month.
Hunters eagerly gear up for spring by finding the perfect shotgun to take down turkeys. Among the array of shotguns crafted by CZ for hunters, three standout models of camo-clad shotguns top the list for 2024.
New for the Spring 2024 season, Huk is proud to announce the launch of its updated ICON Performance Knit Collection. The ICON has been fully revamped for 2024 to deliver even more rod bending, pulse-raising, and angler-proven performance.
Remington Ammunition has announced the release of a revamped line of gun care and cleaning supplies. The iconic Remington cleaning product line is getting a sleek new look, including refreshed packaging on favorites like Rem Oil and new products like Remington Lead Removing Wipes.
Bear OPS introduces the 4 ½” Double Clutch IV. An out-the-front automatic engineered to meet the demands of EDC enthusiasts, this knife stands as a testament to craftsmanship, innovation, and personal protection.
With SKRE Gear Turkey Bundles, you can dress for success from top to bottom in zero-compromise high-tech clothing sold at a reasonable price. The SKRE Gear Elite Turkey Starter Bundle includes a Wasatch Crew Top, Wasatch Bottom, Hardscrabble Pant, Grid Fleece Light Jacket, Bowen 150 Balaclava, and Velocity Gloves.
The Vengeance Scabbard TB, a pancake holster with thumb break strap, is now available for the Springfield Armory Echelon, with or without a pistol-mounted optic, and with some weapon lights.
Imported exclusively by the Italian Firearms Group (www.ifg-usa.com/), Tanfoglio’s new Defiant Gold Match OR (Optics Ready) pistol combines the accuracy and speed found in the Italian gunmaker’s Defiant competition pistols with 13+1 rounds of 10MM AUTO power.
Avian-X® makes adding the natural appeal and comfort of movement simple, thanks to an all-new motion system that ensures your spread looks alive regardless of where you’re getting after gobblers this spring.
Ed Brown pistols are in high demand and the waiting list can often be six or seven months. However, due to increased production, multiple models are currently in stock. If you have customers looking for a high-end, performance handgun, check out the current inventory ready to ship.
Browning Trail Cameras announces the launch of the Pro Scout Max HD Cellular Trail Camera. This cutting-edge camera combines superior picture quality, reliability, and seamless cellular connectivity to revolutionize your scouting experience.
FALCO® Holsters is proud to introduce its latest luxury product line of three stunning leather bags. The new collection includes the Traditional Leather Range Bag, a Premium Leather Day Bag with detachable outside pockets, and a new Premium Leather Concealed Carry Handbag.
Camfour announces the addition of Elite Tactical Systems to their vendor lineup. The addition of Elite Tactical Systems will help Camfour increase their vendor and product selection for a broader assortment to further support their customer base.
HEVI-Shot Ammunition is now manufacturing new 3-inch, 28-gauge turkey loads in their HEVI-18 TSS and Magnum Blend product lines. These two new products have been shipping to dealers in time for spring turkey hunting seasons.
Shows
Maxim Defense announces they will be exhibiting at the 2024 “The Gathering” Firearm Range Day and Expo presented by Palmetto State Armory on Friday, March 22nd and Saturday March 23rd in Clinton, SC at the Clinton House Plantation.
NEXTORCH Industries announces they will be exhibiting (booth #241) at the 2024 International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) show held Tuesday, March 19th through Saturday, March 23rd in St. Louis, MO, at the Union Station Hotel.
 
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