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Shoot United attended the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Competition in Marengo, Ohio to interview key program leaders, competitors and family members to demonstrate the positive impact of shooting sports.

The SCTP is one of the largest and fastest growing youth clay target programs in the United States. With the goal of helping children reach their full potential to become the best athletes they can be, SCTP provides students from elementary school through high school and college with the opportunity to compete in sports such as trap, skeet, and clay. sports.

“Shooting sports are one of the fastest growing sports activities among America’s youth,” said Tom Wondrash, executive director of SCTP. “We continue to see an increase in teams and events, which is due in large part to committed coaches, athletes and parents. We are lucky to have initiatives like Shoot United that help us share the positive messages and experiences that come from shooting sports.”

If you are an athlete interested in joining a team or a parent interested in building a team, please visit MySCTP.COM for more information. To hear what athletes, coaches and parents think about shooting sports and SCTP nationals, watch the Shoot United video.

For more information on upcoming Shoot United events or to sign up for the newsletter, visit ShootUnited.com. Or join us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitteror YouTube.

About SCTP (Scholastic Clay Target Program)

SCTP is part of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), an educational and athletic organization that exists to introduce school-age youth to shooting sports and facilitate their continued participation. This is accomplished by providing, promoting, and perpetuating opportunities to safely and enjoyablely participate and compete in a high-quality team sport led by trained adult coaches who are focused on enhancing the personal growth and development of their athletes.

These organizations not only help preserve the future of shooting sports through the recruitment of new participants, but also use the sport as a tool to demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive skills. for life, to train future leaders in their communities.

Shoot United: Committed to the safe, legal and responsible use of firearms

Shoot United is committed to the safe, legal, and responsible use of firearms. Shoot United supports key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of issues important to our industry, including training and education, and targeted programs like Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Shoot United will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals that promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by participating youth must be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.

About shooting united

Shoot United™ is a dynamic initiative designed to promote all that is wholesome and wholesome about shooting sports and responsible firearms ownership. It’s time spent outdoors with family and friends. It’s Competition It’s one of the most fun and safe recreational activities in the country. The mission is to raise awareness and activate new entrants to the sport by sharing engaging and educational content, as well as providing resources where people can learn to participate in shooting sports and hunting activities.

The new West Texas location of the Great American Outdoor Store will showcase a wide variety of quality equipment at great prices backed by genuine and friendly expert service.

MIDLAND, Texas Bass Pro Shops announced plans today for a new destination retail store in Midland, Texas.

The opening of the new Bass Pro Shops location in Midland will be the company’s 17th in the great state of Texas as it aims to expand its presence and build on its reputation for serving the state’s passionate sportsmen with the widest selection of quality products. at the best prices while providing genuine and friendly expert service.

“We love the great state of Texas and are very excited about the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the athletes in the state,” said noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. “Our recently announced Midland store will make it easy for individuals and families across the West Texas Plains to spend time together outdoors. For that, we are deeply proud and excited.”

Located near the highway junction. 158 and Hwy. 191, a thoroughfare between Midland and Odessa, the new location will be conveniently located to serve these communities as well as the Great Plains of West Texas. Bass Pro Shops looks forward to partnering with the City of Midland and the Midland Development Corporation to bring you the widest selection of hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation equipment in the industry with inventory tailored to the region.

Like all Bass Pro Shops locations, the new store will feature a completely unique custom design. Conceived as a tribute to the region’s rich sports heritage and a celebration of Texas athletes, the store will build on the hallmarks that define the award-winning Bass Pro Shops shopping experience, blending retail with entertainment, education outdoors and conservation.

The store will showcase industry leading boat brands such as TRACKER, NITRO, RANGER, SUN TRACKER, REGENCY and TAHOE. Built by Bass Pro’s White River Marine Group, maker of America’s favorite fishing boats, the store’s inventory will accommodate the needs of anglers in the region. In addition, the new location will showcase a wide variety of new TRACKER OFF ROAD all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, the fastest-growing off-road vehicle brand in the United States.

More than just a fishing and hunting store, the retail destination will offer gear and clothing for all outdoor adventures, including hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, and other outdoor related gear. A nature and gift center will feature a wide variety of items related to outdoor themes, including decor and accessories from Big Cedar Home & Cabin. The men’s, women’s and children’s clothing sections will offer a wide variety of brands including RedHead, TrueTimber, ASCEND, Worldwide Sportsman and Natural Reflections, along with many more popular brands for greater selection, quality and value.

Immersive outdoor features

In addition to providing customers with the outdoor products they love, a team of talented artists and craftsmen will design the store’s localized imagery to reinforce its immersive outdoor theme. Characteristic creativity and attention to detail are the hallmarks of every experience from Johnny Morris, often referred to as “The Walt Disney of the Outdoors” for his ability to create immersive experiences that connect people with nature.

Unique exterior and interior motifs have marked Bass Pro Shops as high-quality, visually appealing outdoor retail destinations that customers love. In addition to providing a fun indoor outdoor experience, Bass Pro Shops locations feature a large aquarium and aquatic features brimming with native fish species, thousands of local antiques and artifacts, hundreds of trophy fish and life mounts. wild, and murals depicting local scenes.

Celebrating conservation and community

Conservation, another Johnny’s trademark and the company’s signature value, will play an important role in the store’s mission. The new location will host dozens of events throughout the year aimed at connecting new audiences, and children in particular, with the outdoors. Hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities will be offered such as “Gone Fishing,” an annual event that aims to introduce families to fishing through catch-and-release ponds, toss games, and free fishing seminars with the goal of creating the next generation of conservationists More than 100,000 kids caught a fish at Bass Pro Shops events last year alone, many for the first time. The store will also support local conservation organizations that protect wildlife and habitat.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s CLUB program rewards customers and supports conservation

The new location will also proudly showcase the Bass Pro Shops CLUB, the outdoor industry’s premier loyalty program that recognizes the company’s most loyal customers. Benefits available to CLUB members include additional savings on gear with exclusive discounts, the ability to redeem points for free gear, and exclusive access to unique events, both in-store and at some of the top hunting and fishing destinations around the world. world. CLUB members play a key role in supporting Bass Pro Shops’ conservation mission.

Bass Pro Shops: Renowned for doing business the right way

In 2022, Bass Pro Shops celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding. Growing from a single location in an 8-square-foot section of a Springfield, Missouri liquor store, the company now enjoys the support of the most dedicated customer base abroad. Every year, millions of outdoor men and women shop at Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s locations throughout the United States and Canada.

Since its earliest days in business, Bass Pro Shops has not only been dedicated to conservation, but also to doing business the right way. This commitment has been recognized in the form of national awards from a variety of sources. In 2022, Bass Pro Shops was recognized as America’s Best Outdoor & Camping Retailer by news week.

Bass Pro Shops’ dedication to offering the widest selection of quality products at the best prices and to providing genuine, friendly expert service is at the foundation of the company’s culture. Bass Pro Shops is expected to employ over 115 “Equiprs” at its new Midland location, many of whom will hail from the local region. The new retail store is expected to open in late 2024.

Employment information, when available, will be posted at www.basspro.com/careers.

About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s leading outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young fisherman Johnny Morris began selling tackle at his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier retail destinations, equipment manufacturing for outdoor activities, world-class tourist destinations and more. In 2017, Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best of the best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and excellent customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unmatched collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named “one of America’s Best Employers” by Forbes.

Umarex Airguns will have the latest airguns on the range for the public to shoot at the Arizona Department of Game and Fish Outdoor Expo March 25-26 in Phoenix.

“The BB gun is very popular in Arizona, so we are excited to support and attend this event focused on conservation and outdoor recreation,” said Justin Biddle, vice president of marketing for Umarex. “We are bringing a wide variety of merchandise that will appeal to everyone who attends the event, from backyard hobbyists to dedicated airgun hunting enthusiasts.”

Umarex will have four shooting lanes at the Ben Avery Shooting Center to showcase a variety of air-powered products such as Elite Force airsoft, the Legends line of CO2-powered replicas, and hunting weapons such as the .25 Gauntlet and the popular Umarex Notos. 22. Attendees will also be able to try out the new P2P (Prepared 2 Protect™) line of pepper ball guns for personal defense.

“We don’t know of any other free event that combines conservation, recreation and industry in such a welcoming environment for the public,” Ty Gray, director of AZGFD, said of the Expo. “This is where people can find lots of hands-on activities, view educational exhibits, presentations, try and buy the latest equipment and products, and connect with social organizations that can provide countless ‘next steps’ experiences to support their outdoor passions.” .

For more information, visit UmarexAirguns.com.

About UMAREX USA

Umarex USA, Incorporated is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports and recreation family businesses in North America. Umarex USA innovates, develops and markets products under brands owned or licensed by its parent company, UMAREX GmbH & Co. KG. Such brands include Axeon® Optics, Beretta®, Browning®, Colt®, Elite Force™ Airsoft, GLOCK®, Heckler & Koch®, Hornady®, IWI®, Prepared 2 Protect®, REKT®, Ruger®, RWS®, Smith & Wesson®, T4E®, UMAREX®, Walther® and others. For additional information on Umarex USA, please visit UmarexUSA.info.

DANCE WILL REPRESENT KASTKING FISHING LINE IN A NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

From educational tips to hilarious bloopers, Bill Dance and his Tennessee hat are an icon in the world of fishing. KastKing, a leader in innovative fishing products, is pleased to announce that legendary angler, educator, and television personality Bill Dance has joined the KastKing team. Mr. Dance will be representing a variety of KastKing’s premium fishing lines. The KastKing line will be featured on the 2023 season of Bill Dance Outdoors, a show that grew from a small local station to airing in every state with 18 million viewers.

“I have had the sincere privilege of working with some of the legends of fishing throughout my years in the industry, and I cherish every memory created on both a business and personal level. One of the things I appreciate most about the people who make our industry so special is the passion they bring to our sport every day. Their willingness to share their thoughts and ideas has a lasting impact on the fishing consumer, and each one has a special way of touching the hearts of anglers across America. Possibly the best example of this is the newest addition to the KastKing team, the “GOAT”, Bill Dance! said KastKing President Al Noraker.

“Line is a big category for me,” Dance said. “Al Noraker called me and told me about his new line. I was impressed with his offerings and what they have planned for 2023 and invited Mr. Noraker to come and spend the day with me,” she added.

As Bill Dance and Al discussed the future of Bill Dance Outdoors and KastKing, Al couldn’t help but notice that his walls were lined with memorabilia from Bill Dance and other fishing legends. A simple plaque on his desk read: “Dr. Bill’s dance. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Natural Resources in 2021 from the University of Tennessee for his decades of fishing instruction, television presence, and tournament success.

“His status in the sport of fishing is unquestionable, and the KastKing team is extremely proud that Dr. Bill Dance uses KastKing fishing line, including our new Hammer Braid, TriPolymer Advanced Monofilament, 13X Finesse Braid, and Kovert Extreme. Fluorocarbon as it educates America’s fishing enthusiasts on how to catch more fish. I am excited to welcome Dr. Bill Dance to the KastKing team and look forward to our next adventure,” said Noraker.

Impressed with what he saw, Dance added: “I like new products with good selling points that are different from everything else. What I liked the most was that KastKing makes many different high-quality lines at affordable prices. Still, I wanted to see what industry leaders thought, so I made a few phone calls to national buyers I trust, some of the most prominent retail buyers in America, and asked if they had heard of the product. They had done it and they encouraged me to take the step.” After the meeting with Al, I decided that I wanted to be a part of it. Now we are part of her family and they are part of ours,” Dance added.

About KastKing:

Founded in 2013, KastKing had a vision of producing quality products designed by anglers for anglers and delivered directly to the consumer at affordable prices. True to that vision, KastKing products are developed through input from the fishing community and go directly to the manufacturing plant. This reverse formula from manufacturer to consumer introduces cutting edge features into the new products that anglers want and need. The brand has gained popularity with anglers by offering affordable innovation through in-house engineering, allowing KastKing to offer never-before-seen technology at truly extraordinary prices. Ten years later, KastKing products have been sold to consumers in more than 150 countries and regions around the world through a variety of supply chains. Originally, KastKing products were only available online, but consumers can now find their favorite products in a growing number of retail stores. To learn more about KastKing and KastKing products, please visit our website at kastking.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

The Fisheries in the Farm Bill Coalition emphasizes the important role America’s farmland plays in inland and marine waters.

Today, as Congress prepares for the 2023 Farm Bill, the American Game Fishing Association, the Congressional Athletes Foundation, and Trout Unlimited announced the Fishing on the Farm Bill The coalition’s priorities for the bill.

The coalition’s priorities represent key investments in agricultural conservation that will benefit freshwater and saltwater fisheries.

Every five years, Congress must turn its attention to reauthorizing the Farm Bill. Since the bill was last authorized in 2018, Congress must reauthorize the package before it expires in September 2023. America’s farms, ranches and forests are inextricably linked to fishing. Through the Farm Bill Conservation Title, the nation’s largest private investment in land and water conservation, farmers, ranchers, and forest owners have dedicated their land to conservation purposes, including many programs that benefit fisheries conservation and access to fisheries.

“As the largest conservation investment on private land, the Farm Bill is crucial to the health of America’s waterways and its fishing hobby.” ASA Inland Fisheries Policy Manager, ConnorBevan. “ASA and the sport fishing industry encourage Congress to consider the Coalition’s priorities to safeguard aquatic habitats, expand opportunities for recreational fishing, and ensure healthy fisheries.”

The House Agriculture Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee are holding hearings and accepting input on the Farm Bill programs in preparation for reauthorization later this year. The Fisheries in the Farm Bill Coalition calls on Congress to improve fish conservation and growth of the recreational fishing industry by addressing the following in the bill:

• Ensuring fish and wildlife conservation is a priority equal to soil and water conservation in all USDA conservation programs.
• Emphasize the value and eligibility of Conservation Title programs for fish and aquatic resources.
• Ensure that benefits to fish and wildlife through Conservation Title programs are measurable, purposeful and committed during initial planning by State Technical Committees.
• Simplify application, contracting, and reporting processes across all programs to ensure maximum conservation benefits and incentives are realized for farmers, ranchers, and landowners.

“Unless they are farmers or landowners and have seen firsthand what the Farm Bill can do for water and aquatic habitat conservation, most fishermen are unaware of the value of the legislation to their fisheries,” he said. Chris Horton, CSF Senior Director of Fisheries Policy. “For this upcoming reauthorization, we wanted to make sure anglers had a seat at the table to support the continuation of the Farm Bill’s conservation legacy and what it means for the fish we love to pursue.”

“The Farm Bill is the most effective conservation vehicle for private land in America. Farmers, ranchers and really all landowners are key to caring for and recovering wild and native salmon and trout fisheries,” he said. Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited. “Farm Bill’s voluntary conservation programs help make the places where we live, love and fish healthier and more sustainable. Athletes across the country need Congress to make passing Farm Bill conservation programs a high priority.”

The Fisheries in the Farm Bill Coalition convened leading conservation and recreational fishing organizations including: American Catfishing Association, American Sportfishing Association, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, The Bass Federation, Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Coastal Conservation Association, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, International Game Fish Association, Major League Fishing, National Professional Anglers Association, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Trout Unlimited, and The Walleye Federation.

More information on the Coalition’s priorities can be found here.

The American Sport Fishing Association (ASA) is the trade association for the sport fishing industry committed to representing the interests of the sport fishing and boating industries, as well as the entire sport fishing community. We provide the industry and anglers with a unified voice when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect the sport fishing business or sport fishing itself. ASA invests in companies for the long term to ensure the industry remains strong and prosperous, as well as to safeguard and promote the enduring economic, conservation, and social values ​​of America’s sport fishing. ASA also gives America’s 55 million fishermen a voice in political decisions that affect their ability to fish sustainably in our nation’s waterways through Keep America Fishing, our national fisherman advocacy campaign. America’s fishermen generate more than $50 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating jobs for 825,000 people.

Maryland House Bill 983 and Senate Bill 327 promise big investments in waterfowl conservation and better access to quality game.

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl applauds the Maryland General Assembly for passing a bipartisan, bicameral pro-hunting omnibus (Senate Bill 327/House Bill 983) late last week. The legislation will provide historic funding levels for extensive conservation improvements, including habitats that attract and support migratory waterfowl, and improvements to infrastructure that provide access to quality waterfowl hunting.

Numerous conservation partners joined the Duck Hunters’ Organization in supporting the legislation. Cyrus Baird, Delta’s senior director of government affairs, served as a key voice for duck hunters in Annapolis through written and oral testimony in both Houses of Congress and through strategic meetings with partners and legislators.

“This is a huge victory for hunting, conservation and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and represents more than a year of input and efforts on behalf of duck hunters,” Baird said. “This legislation will allow the DNR to take revolutionary steps to benefit ducks and duck hunters, including goals that it has long had in mind but lacked the financial and personnel resources to make them a reality.”

The law authorizes the Maryland DNR to increase license fees for resident hunters by $9.50 and for nonresidents by $20 to $30, the first such increases since 1989, while increasing the price of state stamps for migratory game birds (also known as state duck stamps) at $6.

“These modest price increases will allow the DNR to add approximately $2 million in funding each year, while also leveraging more than $6 million in federal matching funds from Pittman-Robertson, money raised through taxes on firearms, ammunition and other sporting goods,” Baird said. . “The funds will allow the DNR to better manage wildlife while providing additional access and opportunities for Maryland athletes. Additionally, increasing the price of the Maryland migratory gamebird stamp will provide additional funding for critical waterfowl research and enhancement of waterfowl habitats on public lands.”

In addition, the law includes a robust R3 mechanism to improve the state’s ability to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters. In particular, the legislation establishes the Wildlife Conservation, Education and Outreach Program, which will provide hunting and conservation education at the elementary and secondary school levels in underserved and underrepresented communities. The law also allows non-resident hunters attending a college or university within Maryland to pay the resident fee.

“It’s one of the most comprehensive hunter recruiting bills ever written,” Baird said. “It codifies into law that Maryland will use part of the money to educate youth about hunting, including how to hunt and the critical role of hunting in conservation. DNR will be able to reach children who would like to try hunting, but who otherwise would never have been exposed to or even decided one day to oppose hunting.”

However, the Delta Waterfowl work in Maryland remains incomplete. A key legislative priority originally contained in the omnibus, a provision of the legislation to open up opportunities for waterfowl hunting on Sundays, was struck down during the latter stages of the house proceedings.

“It’s disappointing because we came so close, but we’re not going to give up,” Baird said. “Delta Waterfowl will not stop fighting until Maryland waterfowl hunters can enjoy Sundays in the shade of the ducks, something that more than 70 percent of Maryland waterfowl hunters support.”

Delta Waterfowl would like to especially thank Delegate Nick Allen (D-District 8), Senator Sarah Elfreth (D-District 30) and Senator Jack Bailey (R-District 29) for their leadership in supporting waterfowl hunting and conservation. in maryland. Both bills will now move to their respective chambers before being presented to the governor for his signature.

Delta Waterfowl Foundation is The Duck Hunters Organization, a leading conservation group working to raise ducks and ensure the tradition of duck hunting in North America. Visit deltawaterfowl.org.

While trolling is one of the most entertaining and rewarding forms of fishing, it requires more effort, gear, and a trolling motor battery that can last from sunrise to sunset. Traditional lead-acid batteries are heavy, cumbersome and take hours to recharge, costing anglers valuable space, weight and time that could be better used with their lines on the water. Lithium Pros®’s latest addition to its Trolling Motor (TM) Series of lithium-ion batteries solves all the problems associated with traditional lead-acid batteries; at a price that makes sense for any dedicated angler.

The Lithium Pros series of trolling motor batteries are designed specifically for trolling motors and other deep cycle marine applications. The TM24100 Lithium Ion Trolling Battery was made explicitly to upgrade standard BCI Group 24 lead-acid batteries and is designed to power 12V trolling motors, 12V marine electronics, motors electrical, motive power and other forms of energy storage. It is perfect for trolling motors up to 36V. As with all Lithium Pros lithium-ion batteries, the TM24100 is powered by high-quality lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry and is built with the finest lithium-ion cells tested to the UL1642 standard.

A single TM24100 trolling motor battery packs more stored energy than a typical Group 31 AGM battery, yet fits in a typical Group 24 case. At just 26 pounds, it weighs even less than a lead-acid battery. standard acid.

The TM24100 offers 100 amp hours (1280 whr) and 230 minutes of power reserve, so you can fish from dawn to dusk. Then it recharges up to five times faster than a traditional lead-acid battery, so you’ll be ready to do it all again at first light. The TM24100 provides a 2,000+ cycle life, so you can fish every day, all day, without worrying about your battery.

Unlike traditional lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries do not contain toxic materials or emit harmful gases, making them a positive and environmentally friendly choice. Additionally, the TM24100 trolling motor battery features one of the most advanced internal battery management systems in the industry. The system detects over-temperature, voltage and current, as well as short circuits, and then automatically balances the cells to protect the battery if necessary.

Conveniently, the new TM24100 Lithium Ion Trolling Battery can be charged with any 12V AGM compatible battery charger without a desulfation mode. It has a durable IP65 waterproof casing, ready to go wherever you need it!

For dedicated anglers who will benefit from a trolling motor battery that is safe to use, reliable, recharges quickly, offers superior charging efficiency, and has enough battery life to last all day, the Lithium battery Pros TM24100 12.8V is the best option.

TM24100 12.8V 100ah Lithium Ion Trolling Battery Features:

• Ideal for trolling motors up to 36V.
• High Power Lithium Ion Phosphate
• lightweight design
• Advanced internal battery management system
• Does not contain toxic materials.
• Does not emit harmful gases
• It can be charged with a typical AGM battery charger (without desulfation mode and with a float voltage of less than 13.6 V and an output voltage of less than 14.6 V).

TM24100 12.8V 100ah Lithium Ion Trolling Battery Specifications:

• 12.8V
• 100 amp hours (1280 Wh)
• 230 minute reserve
• Group Size 24 BCI (10.23 in. L x 6.61 in. W x 8.24 in. D)
• IP65 waterproof
• 26 pounds
• 2000+ cycles

About Lithium Professionals

Lithium Pros was founded in 2011 and is focused on building lithium-ion batteries for the specific purpose of replacing lead-acid batteries for use in demanding applications. They strive to uphold the ideals spelled out in their mission statement: “Through constant innovation, create high-power lithium-ion battery packs that are safe, easy to install, and start an engine like nothing else.”

For more information please visit
WWW.LITHIUMPROS.COM

BELLEVUE, WA – When the House Oversight and Accountability Committee meets Thursday to discuss alleged abuses by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), one of the people who will offer Testifying will be attorney Matthew Larosiere, who serves as an adjunct scholar for law and politics at the Second Amendment Foundation.

The hearing can be viewed here, beginning at 10 a.m. (EDT) / 7 a.m. (PDT) on Thursday. It is titled, “ATF Attack on the Second Amendment: When Is Enough Enough?”

“We are proud to have Matt provide input to the House committee,” said SAF Founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Under Joe Biden, the ATF has been armed against law-abiding citizens, and his new budget proposal includes $1.9 billion for the agency to expand its operations and increase regulation of the firearms industry.”

Larosiere will offer testimony on the threat that ATF overreach poses to the American people. It will also focus on the dramatic change in ATF policy on pistol stabilizer clamps, owned by countless law-abiding citizens, including many disabled military veterans who suddenly found themselves facing potential legal action for possessing a shooting accessory. , which is not a firearm, which the agency previously said was perfectly acceptable.

“ATF has been known for its abuse of institutional power throughout history,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “Now, more than ever, the agency is being weaponized as a means to punish peaceful gun owners and drive small businesses out of the market by concocting creative legal interpretations that override the authority of the agency and scrutinize licensees. Feds firearms every action in a ‘gotcha’ way. .

“With the Biden Administration directives,” Kraut added, “a simple error such as transposing a digit or placing the required information in the wrong field results in license revocation, rather than a warning, under the guise of a warning. ‘intentional violation’ of the Gun Control Law. This domineering approach does nothing to support the government’s interest in compliance and destroys livelihoods through innocent mistakes.”

“Clearly,” Gottlieb said, “President Biden and the Democrats on Capitol Hill have decided that American gun owners are their enemies. They are fighting to restrict the Second Amendment rights of tens of millions of citizens and create problems for the gun industry, and they have unleashed the ATF to make it all happen.”

The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt legal action, research, publishing, and education group focusing on the constitutional right and inheritance to own and own guns. fire privately. Founded in 1974, the Foundation has grown to more than 720,000 members and supporters and runs many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.

Episodes 7 and 8

HeadHunters NW, the premier executive recruiting firm deliberately and exclusively focused on acquiring talent for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industries, announces two new Head Hunters NW Podcast episodes Hosted by Shaylene Keiner, President of HeadHunters NW, the show explores the joys and challenges of organizations and careers in the coveted shooting, hunting and outdoor industry.

The new installments welcome Chris DiCenso of Growth Strategy Partners in Episode 7 and Ron Dan of Trailblazer Firearms in Episode 8. “Join us as we discuss the importance of industry networks and friendships, distribution models guns, fun with guns, industry culture and more. Keiner said.

Head Hunters NW Podcast

Stay tuned for the next episodes of the Head Hunters NW Podcast featuring compelling conversations with two notable leaders from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF^®).

“Please share the podcast with people you know and people you think should consider working in our great community of freedom-loving, gun-carrying Americans,” Keiner added.

find the Head Hunters NW Podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube or Google Podcasts. For more information, visit headhuntersnw.com/podcast.

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About Head Hunters NW Podcast

Please tune in Head Hunters NW Podcast with HeadHunters NW President Shaylene Keiner as she speaks with the leaders who inspire success in the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. She hears the inside view of what makes people and the companies they work for extraordinary. She meets the leaders, learns about fantastic career opportunities and discovers the culture of today’s outdoor industry. find the Head Hunters NW Podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube or Google Podcasts. Subscribe, listen, rate and comment. For more information, visit headhuntersnw.com/podcast.

The episodes feature candid conversations with industry leaders exploring proven tips for success in the gun business. Learn what kind of talent the manufacturers, trade associations and distributors that make up the industry are looking for, and learn what it’s like to work here. Whether you’re a CEO looking for a capable VP to boost your brand, need to add executives to your private equity firm or board of directors, or are curious about your favorite firearms maker, listen to hear how others have prominent in our industry.

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HeadHunters NW recruits talent for Fortune 500 corporations, private equity and venture capital groups, family businesses, and nonprofit organizations while uncovering talent for C-suite roles, vital management positions, and more. HeadHunters NW discovers thriving candidates from various industries, functions and regions and places them in influential roles in the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. The people who will take your goals to the next level are within our reach and we secure them for you fast. HeadHunters NW helps you recruit the best talent for your team in the time frame you set.

The Fisheries in the Farm Bill Coalition emphasizes the important role America’s farmland plays in inland and marine waters.

Today, as Congress prepares for the 2023 Farm Bill, the American Game Fishing Association, the Congressional Athletes Foundation, and Trout Unlimited announced the Fishing on the Farm Bill CoalitionThe priorities of the law.

The coalition’s priorities represent key investments in agricultural conservation that will benefit freshwater and saltwater fisheries.

Every five years, Congress must turn its attention to reauthorizing the Farm Bill. Since the bill was last authorized in 2018, Congress must reauthorize the package before it expires in September 2023. America’s farms, ranches and forests are inextricably linked to fishing. Through the Farm Bill Conservation Title, the nation’s largest private investment in land and water conservation, farmers, ranchers, and forest owners have dedicated their land to conservation purposes, including many programs that benefit fisheries conservation and access to fisheries.

“Unless they are farmers or landowners and have seen firsthand what the Farm Bill can do for water and aquatic habitat conservation, most fishermen are unaware of the value of the legislation to their fisheries,” he said. Chris Horton, CSF Senior Director of Fisheries Policy. “For this upcoming reauthorization, we wanted to make sure anglers had a seat at the table to support the continuation of the Farm Bill’s conservation legacy and what it means for the fish we love to pursue.”

The House Agriculture Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee are holding hearings and accepting input on the Farm Bill programs in preparation for reauthorization later this year. The Fisheries in the Farm Bill Coalition calls on Congress to improve fish conservation and growth of the recreational fishing industry by addressing the following in the bill:

• Ensuring fish and wildlife conservation is a priority equal to soil and water conservation in all USDA conservation programs.
• Emphasize the value and eligibility of Conservation Title programs for fish and aquatic resources.
• Ensure that benefits to fish and wildlife through Conservation Title programs are measurable, purposeful and committed during initial planning by State Technical Committees.
• Simplify application, contracting, and reporting processes across all programs to ensure maximum conservation benefits and incentives are realized for farmers, ranchers, and landowners.

“As the largest conservation investment on private land, the Farm Bill is crucial to the health of America’s waterways and its fishing hobby.” ASA Inland Fisheries Policy Manager, Connor Bevan. “ASA and the sport fishing industry encourage Congress to consider the Coalition’s priorities to safeguard aquatic habitats, expand opportunities for recreational fishing, and ensure healthy fisheries.”

“The Farm Bill is the most effective conservation vehicle for private land in America. Farmers, ranchers and really all landowners are key to caring for and recovering wild and native salmon and trout fisheries,” he said. Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited. “Farm Bill’s voluntary conservation programs help make the places where we live, love and fish healthier and more sustainable. Athletes across the country need Congress to make passing Farm Bill conservation programs a high priority.”

The Fisheries in the Farm Bill Coalition convened leading conservation and recreational fishing organizations including: American Catfishing Association, American Sportfishing Association, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, The Bass Federation, Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Coastal Conservation Association, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, International Game Fish Association, Major League Fishing, National Professional Anglers Association, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Trout Unlimited, and The Walleye Federation.

More information on the Coalition’s priorities can be found here.

Founded in 1989, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is the informed authority on outdoor issues and serves as the primary conduit for influencing public policy. Working with the Congressional Athletes Caucus (CSC), the Governors Athletes Caucus (GSC) and the National Assembly of Athletes Caucus (NASC), CSF gives a voice to hunters, anglers, recreational shooters and hunters on Capitol Hill and in all state capitals. advocate for vital outdoor issues that are the backbone of our nation’s conservation legacy. For more information on CSF’s policy work, visit www.congressionalsportsmen.org.