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Outdoor Sportsman Group Launches New “Hiking Guide” Video Series

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

New Custom Content Promises Gear Insights To Go Farther, Climb Higher and Explore More

Head for the backcountry with Outdoor Sportsman Group’s all-new “Hiking Guide” video series presented by Streamlight, and in cooperation with the GAME & FISH brand. Available now to watch exclusively on GAME & FISH, the GAME & FISH TV FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel, and streaming on MyOutdoorTV, this 3-part, long-form video series with accompanying multimedia content gives viewers an in-depth look at the skills and gear they need to make the most of their time on the trail, whether they’re circling the camping ground’s lake, traversing the Continental Divide, or striking out cross-country in search of the next breathtaking vista. Read more

Wildlife

Silencer Central Announces Two-Week “Dead Air Central” Site Takeover

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Silencer Central, America’s leader in silencer sales with delivered to your door service, can effectively be called “Dead Air Central” for the next two weeks. Starting July 20, 2026, ad running until August 2, 2026, you can grab a $150 Rebate and triple reward points on select Dead Air Suppressors.

Customers who purchase a qualifying Dead Air suppressor will receive a $150 rebate coupon, delivered by email after their suppressor ships. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Custom & Collectable Firearms Introduces New Magnum Research Desert Eagle Ember Reaper .50 AE

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Custom & Collectable Firearms proudly presents the Magnum Research Desert Eagle “Ember Reaper,” a limited-edition pistol created for collectors who appreciate bold design, commanding presence, and iconic performance. Produced in an exclusive run of only 300 consecutively-numbered units and chambered in the formidable .50 AE, the “Ember Reaper” transforms the legendary Desert Eagle platform into a striking collectible built to stand apart. The “Ember Reaper” series elevates the proven Mark XIX platform with a polished rose-gold camo plating, delivering a dramatic, high-end finish that blends luxury styling with an unmistakably aggressive edge. Its steel black camo grips add contrast, depth, and a refined tactical-inspired look to enhance the pistol’s distinctive visual character. Built around one of the most recognizable pistols in the world, this exclusive edition embodies prestige, rarity, and the unmistakable creativity expected from Magnum Research and Custom & Collectable Firearms.

Now shipping to respective authorized CNC Firearms dealers and distributor partners. Learn more about this series at www.cncfirearms.com. Follow us on Instagram or join our email community to be the first to know about our latest releases.

Firearms

Steiner eOptics Introduces M830rc X LRF 1535nm with A.T.A.K. Connectivity

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Miamisburg, Ohio – Steiner eOptics introduces the M830rc X LRF 1535nm, a laser rangefinder binocular now featuring seamless connectivity to the A.T.A.K. (Android Tactical Assault Kit) Battle Management System. Through a newly developed interface, targets lased with the M830rc X LRF are instantly transferred into the A.T.A.K. Battle Management System and displayed on a shared, real-time digital map, making them immediately visible to all users across the network.

The integration is activated through a straightforward software update to the binocular’s Bluetooth module, ensuring full compatibility with both newly acquired and previously fielded M830rc X LRF 1535nm units. Once updated, operators can transmit a lased target’s bearing, distance, and elevation angle directly to A.T.A.K. at the press of a single button. In conjunction with the built-in GPS receiver, the system automatically calculates and plots precise target coordinates on the digital situation map. Operators can further enrich each target entry with additional information — such as target type, estimated strength and observed behavior — via the connected smart device, making it instantly available to all users within the network.

The result is a significant improvement in the speed and accuracy of intelligence dissemination: manual data entry is eliminated, along with the associated risk of human error in relaying time-critical position data. The Germany-made Steiner M830rc X LRF 1535nm represents the latest generation of laser rangefinder binoculars and combines advanced sensor integration with enhanced operational capability.

Designed for extreme operational and environmental conditions, the M830rc X LRF 1535nm combines several mission-critical capabilities in a rugged, compact form factor. Read more

Optics

Winning Photo in Big Catfish Contest Showcases 67-Pound Catch

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Such fishing isn’t for me, but congrats to this young lady!

A 67-pound catfish caught by hand proved to be the catch of a lifetime for 33-year-old angler Emily Horst, whose unforgettable Black Belt fishing adventure earned the top honor in the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest.

The photo of Horst grinning while holding the massive catfish she caught while noodling in Alabama’s Black Belt on the Alabama River received the most online votes, making her the first Big Catfish Photo Contest champion.

Emily described the fish as “a doozy of a fish” and said the experience exceeded every expectation.

“I didn’t realize how special this fish was,” Horst said, noting it was only her second-ever noodling trip. “When that fish clamped down on my arm, I was like, ‘This is the greatest feeling ever.'”

As the contest winner, Horst receives a two-person, half-day guided noodling trip with Bama Noodling in 2027, giving her another opportunity to again experience a truly unique Alabama outdoor tradition by catching catfish by hand. Read more

Fishing

New Federal Rule Reestablishes Incentives for Species Recovery

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

PERC and RMEF proudly support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s rescission of the Endangered Species Act’s ‘blanket’ 4(d) rule

A policy recommendation long championed by the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) was officially implemented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. USFWS has rescinded the use of the blanket 4(d) rule under the Endangered Species Act, a critical step toward more effective, incentive-driven species recovery.

“For too long, the blanket rule treated threatened species the same as endangered ones, dulling incentives for recovery,” said Jonathan Wood, PERC vice president of law and policy. “By restoring a tailored approach, the Service can better reward progress and encourage proactive conservation.”

PERC and RMEF have long argued that recovering species requires stronger incentives for habitat restoration and stewardship. Under a one-size-fits-all framework, states and landowners—whom these imperiled species rely on—have little reason to invest in improvements if regulatory burdens remain the same regardless of a species’ status.

The two organizations filed a joint lawsuit in 2024 against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, arguing the agency’s use of the blanket rule impaired species recovery and ignored science. Additionally, they filed a public comment in 2025 supporting the proposed rescission of the blanket rule.

A more flexible approach allows for a “roadmap to recovery,” where incremental progress is met with regulatory relief. This structure empowers local partners, rewards conservation success, and ultimately accelerates species recovery.

“Smart policy should recognize improvement,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “Aligning regulations with a species’ status is a commonsense way to motivate the very actions that lead to recovery.” Read more

Wildlife

Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Announce New FRT Rimfire Firearm Lineup

July 20, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Purpose-Built .22LR Platforms Engineered for Maximum Performance with the Rare Breed FRT-15L3™ Trigger System

Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms are proud to announce a strategic collaboration to introduce a new line of dedicated FRT-equipped rimfire firearms built specifically around the patented Rare Breed Triggers FRT-15L3™ Forced Reset Trigger System and the renowned Tippmann Arms M4-22 platform.

The new product lineup includes:

- Tippmann Arms M4-22 ELITE Rifle FRT
- Tippmann Arms M4-22 ELITE Pistol FRT
- Tippmann Arms M4-22 Micro ELITE Pistol FRT

These new models represent the first purpose-engineered rimfire firearm systems specifically optimized for the performance characteristics of the Rare Breed FRT-15L3™ trigger technology. Dealers will be able to purchase the new FRT models directly through both Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms.

As part of the collaboration, Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms worked closely with Rare Breed Triggers to develop, manufacture, and supply a specialized variant of the FRT-15L3™ trigger system specifically for the Tippmann Arms FRT platform and this collaborative project. Read more

Firearms

Manurhin Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with the Limited-Edition MR73 Liberty Revolver

July 20, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Beretta USA proudly announces the launch of the Manurhin MR73 Liberty, a limited-edition revolver created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The MR73 Liberty celebrates the enduring pursuit of liberty and the historic alliance between France and the United States that helped secure American independence.

Built on the legendary MR73 platform, each MR73 Liberty is meticulously hand-crafted in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France, where generations of skilled artisans continue Manurhin’s tradition of uncompromising precision and craftsmanship. Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73. The MR73 Liberty also pays tribute to the French craftsmen whose work helped secure American independence. During the Revolutionary War, the majority of the small arms used by the Continental Army were manufactured in France, with many produced just miles from present-day Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, where Manurhin revolvers are hand-crafted today. The engraved coat of arms of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château represents the historic mark that would have identified arms originating from the town in the 1770s, creating a direct connection between the French firearms that equipped American Patriots and the craftsmanship that continues there today.

Created specifically for this anniversary edition, the MR73 Liberty features the platform’s first-ever 4-inch heavy-profile cold hammer-forged barrel, delivering enhanced balance, stability, and recoil control. An unfluted cylinder provides increased rotational mass for a smoother recoil impulse and a distinctive appearance. A classic Partridge front sight paired with an adjustable LPA rear sight provides the precise sight picture expected from the MR73’s legendary match-grade performance. Commemorative details include a “Liberty” barrel engraving inspired by the Declaration of Independence’s enduring phrase, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,” and the historic coat of arms of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, the birthplace of Manurhin craftsmanship. Used in the region since the 1500s, the emblem honors the French arms-making heritage that helped support America’s fight for independence, creating a symbolic connection between the two nations and the enduring pursuit of liberty.

MR73 Liberty Features:

Limited edition of only 100 revolvers worldwide
New 4-inch heavy-profile cold hammer-forged barrel
Unfluted cylinder for enhanced strength and smoother recoil impulse
“Liberty” barrel engraving commemorating America’s 250th anniversary
Saint-Bonnet-le-Château coat of arms engraving
Partridge front sight with adjustable LPA rear sight
Hand-crafted in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France

“The MR73 Liberty is more than a commemorative firearm, it is a tribute to the shared history between France and the United States and the craftsmen whose legacy continues more than two centuries later,” said Ben Grundwerg, Beretta USA Product Manager for Pistols and ProShop. “By combining the renowned performance of the MR73 with exclusive design elements inspired by America’s founding, we’ve created a revolver worthy of this historic milestone.”

Limited to only 100 revolvers worldwide, the MR73 Liberty represents a rare opportunity for collectors and shooting enthusiasts to own a firearm that blends historic significance with one of the world’s finest revolver platforms. Contact an authorized Beretta dealer or visit Beretta.com for more information.

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About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world’s longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.

For more information, visit www.Beretta.com.

Firearms

Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, Bolstering SAF’s Cases Before the Supreme Court

July 20, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down New Jersey’s assault weapon and magazine capacity bans, bolstering a positive outcome in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) two assault weapons ban cases currently before the Supreme Court.

“Today’s Third Circuit decision striking down New Jersey’s so-called ‘assault weapons’ ban confirms arguments in SAF’s two cases before the Supreme Court – Viramontesv. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins are valid and well-reasoned,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “The Supreme Court’s recent decision Wolford v. Lopez, where he Court further clarified what constitutes an ‘arm’ for Second Amendment purposes, has already laid the groundwork for resolving these cases favorably and was adopted by the Third Circuit. We are optimistic today’s ruling will further bolster a favorable result once we have the opportunity to argue the cases before the Court this fall.”

In today’s opinion, the en banc Third Circuit struck down key parts of New Jersey’s “assault weapons” and magazine laws, which creates a circuit split on both issues. The ruling ultimately functions as an excellent opening act ahead of the Supreme Court consideration of SAF’s Viramontes and Grant cases in its upcoming term. Read more

Gun Control

Trump DOJ Abandons Appeal of FPC Post Office Gun Ban Victory

July 20, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that the Trump Department of Justice moved to voluntarily dismiss its appeal of FPC’s victory against the federal post office gun ban in FPC v. Blanche—formerly FPC v. Bondi. If the Fifth Circuit grants the unopposed motion, the district court’s permanent injunction will remain in place unchanged.

The plaintiffs, which include FPC, two FPC members, and the Second Amendment Foundation, are represented by David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson, and William V. Bergstrom of Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, along with R. Brent Cooper of Cooper & Scully, P.C.

The government filed its motion on July 16, 2026, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The federal post office gun ban unconstitutionally prohibited FPC and SAF members from carrying firearms for self-defense inside ordinary post offices and on surrounding postal property. The district court entered summary judgment and a permanent injunction for the plaintiffs, then rejected the government’s effort to restrict that relief to only those who were members when the lawsuit was filed. The injunction protects all present and future FPC and SAF members. After fighting the case and appealing the judgment, the Trump DOJ has now asked to abandon its appeal.

“The Trump DOJ spent far too long defending an immoral and unconstitutional ban that treated peaceable Americans like criminals. Now, after losing on the merits and failing to gut the relief protecting our members, the government is finally waving the white flag. Good. This victory protects every present and future member of the FPC Grassroots Army, and it proves once again that membership can have real, direct consequences for the exercise of constitutional rights. But the government deserves no credit for finally abandoning its authoritarian effort to preserve an unconstitutional and immoral law. FPC will continue to Fight Forward until every unconstitutional gun ban is eliminated, full stop.” — FPC President Brandon Combs Read more

Gun Control

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