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BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a lawsuit challenging a Connecticut gun control law have filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order due to a new rule released by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol. , Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on the designation of firearms. puts thousands of citizens of the Constitutional State in grave legal danger.

SAF joins the Connecticut Citizens Defense League and three private citizens, Jennifer Hamilton, Michael Stiefel and Eddie Grant, Jr. They are represented by Connecticut attorneys Doug Dubitsky of North Windham, Craig C. Fishbein of Wallingford and Cameron L Atkinson of Harwinton. .

“When ATF published its new rule, redesignating a class of firearms known as ‘any other firearm’ or simply ‘other’ as ‘rifles’ or ‘short-barreled rifles’ depending on barrel length, all of those weapons suddenly they fell within the state’s definition of an assault weapon,” said SAF Founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “This immediately placed thousands of owners of previously classified ‘other’ firearms in legal jeopardy because their possession is now a felony.”

“This reclassification,” added SAF executive director Adam Kraut, who is a practicing attorney, “is a textbook example of the harm that an arbitrary change of rules and definitions can cause that makes purchased firearms legally are suddenly illegal, turning their owners into criminals, essentially at the stroke of a pen. We are asking the court to intervene to prevent a legal nightmare for thousands of Connecticut citizens.”

SAF and its partners filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, and a memorandum in support of their motion. In the memorandum, they say the Court “should find that the change in federal law has placed Plaintiffs at probable and extreme risk of being subjected to the heavy burden of criminal prosecution as felons under Connecticut politically motivated law without prior notice and in violation of your Second Amendment rights.”

“ATF’s rule change, which took effect immediately, flagrantly placed thousands of law-abiding Connecticut gun owners on the wrong side of the law, through no fault of their own,” Gottlieb observed. “That may be fine in a police state, but not in the United States, and we are asking the court to act quickly to prevent a horrific injustice.”

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.

Silencer Central, America’s largest distributor of silencers, will be attending the NRA Great American Outdoor Show February 4-12, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. Attendees are invited to visit booth #1. #381 to see firsthand the iconic Banish line and how Silencer Central has simplified the process of owning a silencer.

“2023 marks an exciting trade show season as we continue to connect with buyers and industry professionals,” said Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox. “We are thrilled to showcase the unmatched performance and advantage of silenced shooting at the Great American Outdoor Show, the largest outdoor trade show in the game.”

Organized by the NRA, the Great American Outdoor Show celebrates the hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions that millions of Americans and their families value and treasure. For nine days, more than 1,000 exhibitors show new products and innovations in the outdoor space. Sharing the best traditions of this country, the fair features more than 1,000 exhibitors covering 650,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Silencer Central is proud to support the NRA’s mission to uphold the Second Amendment and to properly educate and train gun owners, law enforcement, and the military. Silencer Central delivers mufflers directly to customers in the 42 states where mufflers are legal. The consignment process has revolutionized the way suppressors are sold and allows customers to streamline their buying experience by removing unnecessary obstacles to muffler ownership. It is silence delivered.

For more information on the Great American Outdoor Show, visit greatamericanooutdoorshow.org. Customers can purchase directly from Silencer Central at the event with sales representatives assisting throughout the purchasing process. For more information, call 888-781-8778 or visit SilencerCentral.com.

About Silencer Central:

Silencer Central began its illustrious journey in 2005 as South Dakota Silencer, an event-based company created with the goal of reaching the underserved sport shooting and hunting market by simplifying the silencer ownership process. It became the Dakota Silencer and was eventually renamed Silencer Central after expanding its streamlined process in August 2020 to all 42 states where silencers are legal. Ranked in the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies, Silencer Central simplifies buying a silencer by managing the entire buying process for the consumer, providing a free NFA Gun Trust, offering interest-free payment options, and Shipped directly to your doorstep, once approved.

Lonoke, Arkansas – February 2, 2023 – Remington Ammunition recently introduced the Premier Long Range, a new line of high-quality centerfire rifle ammunition for hunting big game at extended ranges. With Speer’s revolutionary Impact bullet available for the first time in factory-loaded ammunition, Remington has now announced three new PRC loads that will be available later this year.

“We recently announced a complete line of big game ammunition with multiple caliber and grain weight options tailored for long-range hunting,” said Kris Carson, centerfire rifle product line manager for Remington Ammunition. “With the addition of these three PRC loads, hunters can take to the field this season with peak performance and deadly results.”

New loadouts arriving later this year include:

SKU / Description

R28828 / 6.5 PRC 140 GR Speed ​​Impact

R28829 / 7MM PRC 175 GR Speed ​​Impact

R28830 / 300 PRC 210 GR Speed ​​Impact

The Speer Impact’s tough, bonded construction ensures high weight retention for deadly terminal performance on game the size of deer and larger at all ranges. The bullet’s sleek construction, narrow taper, boat tail, tight rear center of gravity, and SlipStream™ tip deliver high ballistic coefficients, flat trajectory, and extreme accuracy for maximum long-range hunting performance. distance. Paired with premium Remington Premier components, the bullet’s streamlined design takes your shooting to the farthest reaches.

Remington will exhibit the new Premier Long Range, along with a variety of new products, at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo February 2-5, 2023 in Salt Lake City. Attendees are encouraged to stop by booth #2960 for more information.

Find Remington ammunition at dealers across the country and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.com.

Salt Lake City, Utah (February 3, 2023): The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) today announced expanded partnerships with the USDA Forest Service and the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that will leverage millions of dollars with MDF to implement habitat restoration projects throughout the West. The announcement, made during the Western Big Game Migration Forum held in conjunction with the Western Game and Conservation Expo at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Utah, builds on decades of previous successful partnerships with both agencies.

The agreements with the Forest Service are for up to 20 years and will allocate up to $60 million over the first 5 years for forest health projects that will improve wildlife habitat while reducing wildfire severity, protecting communities and improve the health and resilience of fire-adapted forests. BLM announced it will provide up to an additional $5 million for habitat restoration projects that will focus on the sagebrush biome and conserving mule deer corridors and habitat. These new partnerships will significantly increase MDF’s ability to address habitat concerns along the mule deer’s seasonal migration corridors, from the summer range in Forest Service-managed montane forests to the range of winter often managed by BLM and private owners.

“The Mule Deer Foundation has significantly increased our commitment to habitat restoration and in recent years we have implemented or funded 333 projects with $14 million that was matched or leveraged with another $62 million for a total of $76 million benefiting approximately 392,000 acres of habitat treatments and 171 miles of fence removed or modified,” said Mule Deer Foundation President and CEO Joel Pedersen. “This work with the Forest Service and BLM will allow us to greatly increase the scale and scope of MDF habitat projects. We thank Forest Service Deputy Chief Chris French and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning for joining us at our annual convention to announce these incredible new partnerships that will result in even more work being done on the ground.”

The wildfire crisis impacts MDF’s approach to delivering conservation actions that focus on habitat enhancement or restoration, wildfire prevention and recovery, water availability, and climate resilience. MDF’s experience in active habitat management, and specifically in forest and grassland restoration, has positioned MDF as one of the leaders among conservation organizations in meeting the primary objectives of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act as a partner administration of federal public lands.

“This agreement reflects our longstanding relationship with the Mule Deer Foundation and how we work together to support forest stewardship on the national forests and grasslands,” said USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. “Larger wildfires, more frequent natural disasters, and other disturbances continue to threaten the health of these public lands, especially wildlife habitat, habitat connectivity, and big game migration corridors. We must continue to come together and do this work in the right place, at the right time, and at the right scale. Together we can make progress to reduce the risk of wildfires across the country and improve the health and resilience of fire-adapted forests.”

“The Bureau of Land Management is proud to be a part of this important effort, based on longstanding partnerships with the Mule Deer Foundation and the US Forest Service,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “These kinds of collaborations are critical to our shared public lands approach to stewardship and will not only help protect the mule deer we all cherish, but also countless other wildlife and natural resources that share their habitat.”

MDF has worked on the full range of mule deer in different ecotypes – woodland, grassland and grassland – and is well positioned to work with agencies to increase habitat resilience in the face of a changing climate. In addition, MDF’s partnerships with BLM have resulted in shrub planting and invasive plant treatments, as well as improvements for better water retention in arid western grasslands. MDF has developed an organizational approach to conservation delivery based on landscape-scale initiatives and has identified and mapped numerous landscapes and herds where habitat work is needed. New Forest Service and BLM funding will help MDF implement this Priority Herds & Landscapes approach to project implementation.

“These new partnerships will help MDF accelerate our new Priority Herds & Landscapes initiative: we know where the work needs to be done, we have a growing staff capable of delivering habitat conservation and restoration projects on the ground, and we have a strong history. to work with our federal, state and private landowner partners to make a difference for wildlife,” Pedersen concluded. “We thank the Forest Service and BLM for their faith in our ability to help them achieve their land management goals that will also further our mission to ensure the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat.”

Attached Photo: USDA Forest Service Deputy Chief Chris French, Mule Deer Foundation President/CEO Joel Pedersen, and Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announce expanded partnerships during the Western Big Game Migration Forum at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo.

About MDF
The Mule Deer Foundation is the only conservation group in North America dedicated to restoring, enhancing, and protecting mule and black-tailed deer and their habitat, with a focus on science and program efficiency. MDF is a strong voice for hunters on issues of access policy, wildlife management, and conservation. MDF recognizes regulated hunting as a viable management component and is committed to recruiting and retaining youth in shooting and conservation sports. Get involved in your state or become a member at www.muledeer.org or call (801) 973-3940.

The excitement at the 2023 SHOT Show was electric. Holosun wowed the crowd with new solar-charged optics, weapon lights, and two distinctly new and compact thermal and night vision prototypes. Members of the media were impressed by the technology and options included in the lightweight rail-mounted optics. Amidst the press attention at the show, Holosun took home RECOIL magazine’s Best In Show award for the new DRS-TH and DRS-NV optics.

This event marked the first time that a non-firearm product has received RECOIL’s Best In Show award. Josh Erikson, Holosun’s Director of Marketing, stated, “We here at Holosun are proud to receive RECOIL Magazine’s Best In Show award. This is the first time the award has been given to an optician, and we are incredibly honored to have such recognition from our industry peers. We thank everyone who stopped by the booth this year to see our new products, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of innovation for the marketplace.”

RECOIL’s awards are presented each year during the SHOT Show, with winners chosen in a direct vote of the entire editorial staff. The award, produced by the LEO armory in Tucson, AZ, lit up the Holosun booth throughout the week. Tom Marshall, editor of RECOIL magazine, said: “Holosun continues to offer innovative features and consistent reliability at affordable prices. Based on what the consumer expects to receive in the projected MSRP, we believe the DRS has the potential to drive the larger optical market to make hybrid optical technology more widely available to everyone. Our Best In Show award was well earned for what we hope will be a trendsetting entry in digitally powered and multi-capable weapon sights.”

The exciting new Holosun DRS (Digital Reflex Sight) integrates a thermal or digital night vision overlay onto a standard red dot. Although it will not be available until the end of 2023, some prototypes are being tested.

For more information, visit www.holosun.com.

Holosun Technologies, Inc., headquartered in City of Industry, California, is committed to create innovative optical and laser/IR technologies that benefit a wide range of shooting, hunting, law enforcement and professional needs. using the quality manufacturing standards required by some of the best-known optical brands in the world, with a wide range of affordable options, Holosun is at the forefront of development of new visual technologies. Key innovations include Shake Awake Technology™50,000 hour battery life, Solar FailSafe™Multiple reticle system™ (MRS), Super Green LED and IR/Laser units using the latest advances in laser and LED technology. At Holosun, we pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge services equipment at a competitive price that amazes the competition and the end user.

For more information please visit
www.holosun.com

More than 400 attendees committed to growing outdoor women’s participation trends

St. Paul, Minnesota – February 2, 2023 – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever partnered with the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS), Responsive Management and Dr. Christine Thomas, founder of Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, along with a diverse panel of organization and agency leaders to provide the opening R3 (Recruit, Retain, Reactivate) – What women want webinar The event, designed to share and increase trends in women’s participation in hunting, sport shooting and archery, welcomed more than 400 attendees from 51 different states and several countries.

“It was an honor for me personally, and for the Council as a whole, to be invited to host the R3-What Women Want webinar. The information provided by Responsive Management and other speakers is exactly what R3 professionals need to make data-driven decisions to better support women in the field,” says Taniya Bethke, CAHSS Director of Operations. “Learning more to be able to do better is part of the process that will allow the conservation community to continue working for safe and inclusive spaces for all people.”

The event provided opportunities to discuss the current needs, interests, preferences and constraints of women in R3-related activities. During the webinar, speakers shared relevant next steps to get more women involved in hunting and shooting sports, along with plans to move forward and overcome potential barriers to entry into conservation.

During the webinar, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever shared their own robust set of educational and outreach events designed specifically for women conservationists. Marissa Jensen, the organization’s education and outreach program manager, highlighted how chapters and staff organized 95 Women on the Wing (WOTW) events in 2022, representing more than 1,600 participating women in 22 states. In addition, the organization has 10 WOTW chapters and several more are currently being formed across the country.

The nation’s most recent report on the demographics of hunting, the 2022 Special Report on Hunting and Shooting Sports, shows that female hunting participation has never been higher. In 2021, 27% of participants were women, up from 16% a decade ago.

“The response to this webinar far exceeded our expectations; It shows the importance of all the collaborative work and efforts going on across the country to drive retention rates for women in R3,” said Marissa Jensen. “We hope all of our participants will take something from this session to implement in their own practices as we continue to build R3 programs that provide what women are looking for in the outdoor space.”

To watch the R3 – What women want webinar in its entirety, click here.

He R3 – What women want The webinar was funded by a Multi-State Conservation Grant, a program funded by the Sport and Wildlife Restoration Program, and administered jointly by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Wild life.

About Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 400,000 members, supporters, and partners is dedicated to protecting our highlands through habitat improvement, public access, education, and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent—the only national conservation organization to operate through this grassroots structure. Since its inception in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to more than 575,000 habitat projects benefiting 24 million acres.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) needs you! The organization is currently looking for individuals who wish to become valued support team members (auxiliary personnel) during the 2023 National Matches Rifle and Pistol events, which will take place in July and August at the training base of the Camp Perry National Guard in Ohio.

The CMP National Match (NM) Support Team is a worthwhile opportunity for any competitor, former competitor, or marksmanship advocate. NM Support Team member duties may include working on the front lines as Range Officers, assisting with stats/scorecards, other assigned duties as needed, and most importantly, providing an exceptional experience. for all guests at national matches.

By 2023, the CMP needs assistance at Camp Perry’s outdoor shooting ranges for pistol, rifle, smallbore, and long-range events, as well as within the Gary Anderson CMP Competency Center, located at Camp Perry, for shooting events. air gun.

Why should you be interested in the CMP NM support team?

Those selected will receive a commute stipend (based on the amount of time worked) and special benefits.

What do I need to know?

Supporting members MUST be at least 18 years of age to apply. No previous experience is necessary, although knowledge of weapons, gun safety, and targeting procedures is a plus!

Those chosen will attend a specialized field officer training course, provided by the CMP, which will quickly go over everything you need to know. The Field Officer Course is typically offered for $75 per person, but is completely FREE for NM Support Team members.

Can I still compete if I’m on the NM support team?

Our helpers are welcome and encouraged to compete during times when he or she is not helping.

How do I sign up?

Visit our website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/competition-support-team-members/ or contact Vera Snyder at 419-635-2141 ext. 782 or [email protected]. See the complete 2023 national match schedule at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.

— By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.

Restricted to those 18 and older in CA pursuant to CA State Assembly Bill 2571 prohibiting the sale of firearms to minors in the State of CA.

In order to increase awareness of the sport and provide information to youth seeking to continue their marksmanship careers in college and beyond, the CMP regularly highlights some of the nation’s current collegiate rifle programs. Stay tuned this week as we feature the coach and athletes from the University of Tennessee at Martin Rifle Team!

Q&A with Athletes and Coaches: University of Tennessee at Martin

Throughout its history in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), the University of Tennessee at Martin has amassed nearly 90 all-time postseason victories, including more than 30 All-OVC air rifle honors, 24 honors Small caliber All-OVC and over 30 OVCs combined. All new air rifle and small bore honors. The team has also cultivated six overall entrants to the NCAA Championships, two OVC Air Rifle MVP athletes, and six OVC Freshman of the Year.

Before the Skyhawks came under current head coach MJ Vowell, the team was led by coach Bob Beard for over 30 years. Beard is the longest-serving member of the UT Martin athletic department and was inducted into the UT Martin Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2014. During his time as a coach, Beard won five OVC Coach of the Year titles. A member of the United States National Guard Shooting Team for 12 years and a Hall of Fame rifle athlete at Murray State University, Beard now serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the UT Martin Skyhawks.

College Coach Questions

Name: M. J. Vowell

Native city: Louisville, Kentucky

Were you an athlete before training? I was a member of the UT Martin team from 1985-1988 under Coach Bob Beard; assigned to US Army International Marksmanship Rifle Section 1991-1993; she participated in the women’s team for the National Matches at Camp Perry each summer and a total of four Counsel Internationale du Sport Miltaire (CISM) games. I have a BS in Natural Resource Management (UT Martin 1988) and various military school and professional accreditations. Retired from the US Army in 2014.

Favorite reason to train? The opportunity to “give back” to a program that provided me with many opportunities.

What is a day like as your athlete? We get up EARLY and practice even before school starts. I started this a few years ago, and it has worked well for the student-athlete (once they get used to the schedule). I make their minds “fresh” before the academic day overwhelms them. At the end of the season, I always review the early practice schedule with the team and they still prefer it. Once practice is over, the rest of the day belongs to them and they focus on academics.

What is your biggest challenge as a coach? Translate mental focus to a practice or game. I was an athlete so I can remember what “good” felt like. It’s not always easy to put that into words.

Advice for young people wanting to compete in college and for college athletes and seniors graduating from college? Participate in as many games as you can to get your name out there and find a manager, even if you have to make video calls sometimes. Contact college coaches early and visit their campus.

Graduating College Students: Apply the lessons learned as a college athlete (leadership, patience, problem solving, service to others, etc.) to your future professional and personal life.

Any additional comments/story/advice you’d like to add? Enjoy being in the moment, whether preparing to be a college athlete, a recent college graduate, or seeking personal and professional excellence. Best wishes for your future success!

#1 College Athlete Questions

Name: raquel sprague

Hometown/Youth Team: DuBois, Pennsylvania. I competed for my high school as well as our club team, DuBois Rifle and Pistol Club.

What is your specialty? My major is Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Veterinary Technology. I plan to continue my education to get my license and become a vet tech. My favorite class I’ve ever taken was animal anatomy and physiology.

Other than rifle, are you part of any other organizations or clubs? I am involved in the UTM Veterinary Sciences club.

How old were you when you got involved in the rifle? I was 10 years old when my father made me take the NRA safety course and I eventually started competing in small local competitions.

Favorite rifle and scenario? I prefer to shoot small bore, and my favorite shooting position is prone.

What do you do outside of the rifle to train and improve? Outside of the rifle, I often refer to Raymond Prior’s “Bullseye Mind” to reflect and train my mind to mentally become a better athlete. Before a game, I always play Sudoku to concentrate.

Future plans/goals for the rifle and life? I plan to keep shooting. I’d like to go back to Camp Perry for the outdoor small-bore nationals and shoot alongside my dad and sister. As for my career, I plan to work at an animal hospital and eventually get my vet tech license.

College Athlete #2 Questions

Name: nickname rates

Hometown/Youth Team: I am from Springboro, Ohio. I would meet up with some other young people at a local shooting range where a couple of former athletes and trainers would help us train.

What is your specialty? My specialty is Business Administration. I want to be able to run my own business but also have a degree that would allow me to work for different types of companies if I wanted to. My favorite classes have been economics and a supply chain management class.

Other than rifle, are you part of any other organizations or clubs? I am one of our team representatives on the student-athlete advisory committee.

How old were you when you got involved in the rifle? I was around 15 years old when I started shooting small bore, but before that I was involved in other shooting sports.

Favorite rifle and setting? I look forward to the BB rifle more than the small bore because it’s less stressful.

What do you do outside of the rifle to train and improve? Outside of the rifle, I watch my caffeine intake and plan to get a good night’s sleep before I shoot. I also make sure to eat and drink before shooting.

Future plans/goals for the rifle and life? By the end of my collegiate rifle career, I would like to make it to the NCAA championship as an individual in at least one rifle. I would also like to compete in some high power matches after college to continue to be involved in shooting sports.

Any additional comments/story/advice you’d like to add? If you want to shoot in college, I recommend you attend the Junior Small Bore and Air Rifle Camp at Camp Perry. I went twice and I consider it a big step to get to where I am now.

College Athlete #3 Questions

Name: joseph kovach

Hometown/Youth Team: Bedford, Pennsylvania. Shoot for the Everett High School Rifle Team.

What is your specialty? I’m a civil engineering student. I chose this major because I want to get involved in the transportation aspect of civil engineering and work for a major railroad. My favorite class currently would have to be trigonometry.

Other than rifle, are you part of any other organizations or clubs? I am a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

How old were you when you got involved in the rifle? I was 13 years old in eighth grade when I started shooting.

Favorite rifle and setting? My favorite is the .22 because I like being able to change positions. My favorite position would be standing.

What do you do outside of the rifle to train and improve? I watch what I eat, especially when it comes to foods that are high in sugar, and I generally avoid sugary drinks like soda.

Future plans/goals for the rifle and life? My goal with the rifle is to improve each year and achieve a personal best at least once a year. My goals for life are to graduate from university and work for a major railway as an engineer.

College Athlete #4 Questions

Name: alayna walter

Hometown/Youth Team: Avella, Pennsylvania; Frazier simplex

What is your specialty? My specialty is agricultural engineering. I chose this major because I love agriculture and math! My favorite class is any agriculture class, especially ones that allow the class to be outdoors.

How old were you when you got involved in the rifle? I was eight or nine years old when I was introduced to competitive rifle shooting.

Favorite rifle and setting? My favorite rifle is the .22, and standing is my favorite position.

What do you do outside of the rifle to train and improve? Outside of the rifle, I train a few days a week and try to meditate throughout the week and before games or practice.

Future plans/goals for the rifle and life? My plan for this year is to be in the 580 for small bore rifles consistently and in the 590 for air rifles.

Any additional comments/story/advice you’d like to add? Being on a sports team while in college is the best thing a college student could be a part of. From the first day I moved in, I had teammates I could rely on who would always support me, which is true to this day.

— By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.

Restricted to those 18 and older in CA pursuant to CA State Assembly Bill 2571 prohibiting the sale of firearms to minors in the State of CA.

HAYMARKET, VA – February 3, 2023 – SK Guns®, the country’s only limited edition mass production manufacturer, is pleased to introduce a new set of collectible firearms to celebrate 50 years of the National Wild Turkey Federation.^he Anniversary through the SK Customs division and the SK Gives Back initiative.

SK Customs recently donated two sets of custom-designed and laser-etched Henry® Golden Boy Silver .22LRs and a new Smith & Wesson® 1911 model chambered in 45ACP for auction during the annual NWTF Sports Convention & Expo, May 15-19. February 19th. 2023, in Nashville.

The pack is being sold as a set and will be featured during the live Grand National Auction on Saturday night, February 18, and at the NWTF Online Hunting Auction throughout the weekend.

“We are proud to support the NWTF and its mission to conserve wildlife habitat and preserve our hunting heritage across the country,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “We are honored to be a partner in celebrating the NWTF with this limited edition firearms set and to show our commitment to the mission of the NWTF.”

NWTF 50s Characteristics^he Anniversary Commemorative Set

Henry® Golden Boy Silver

• 22LR
• 20” barrel
• american walnut broth
• Turkey Tracks Leading To NWTF 50^he anniversary logo and facing away reflecting the next 50 years in the future
• A long beard is incorporated into the right side of the receiver beginning with a similar “Uniquely Custom” turkey feather scroll leading to a 24k gold laser etched image of two gobblers
• The left side shares a continuation of the feather scroll showing two wild turkeys in flight.
• An arrow that uses turkey feathers for feathering points towards 50^he anniversary logo on top of receiver
• “Healthy Habitats. Healthy Harvest.” appears on the forend as a reminder that the NWTF and its volunteers and partners ensure that the future of the wild turkey stays strong for years to come
• 50NWTF001 of 200 and 50NWTF50 of 200

New Smith and Wesson® 1911 model

• Housed in 45ACP
• 5” barrel
• Tracks from Turkey and the NWTF 50^he the anniversary logo is engraved on the hickory grips
• A long beard is incorporated into the right slide beginning with a similar scroll of “Uniquely Custom®” turkey feather leading to a 24k gold laser etched image of two gobblers.
• The left slide shares a continuation of the feather scroll showing two wild turkeys in flight.
• An arrow that uses turkey feathers for feathering points towards 50^he anniversary logo on top of receiver and barrel
• The rifling on the 1911 is uniquely emblazoned with the NWTF logo, never before seen on any 1911 collector’s firearm.
• Numbered 001 of 200 and 50 of 200

Each collector will receive the corresponding numbers in the set.

“In 2020, we saw an immense need to give back to organizations and programs that support shooting sports, our hunting heritage, and make a difference in the lives of others, so we started the SK returns initiative,” Khiabani said. “It is vital that we, as the outdoor community, support organizations dedicated to enhancing personal growth and development opportunities in the outdoor and firearms industry, such as the NWTF.”

Since 1973, wild turkey populations have increased from 1.3 million to more than 6 million, and the NWTF has conserved or improved more than 22 million acres of wildlife habitat, invested more than $500,000 in conservation efforts and outreach, and has invested more than $8 million in wild turkey research. Over the next 50 years, the NWTF will advance wildlife conservation, forest resiliency, and robust recreational opportunities across the US by working across landscape-scale borders.

Convention visitors are encouraged to stop by Booth #725 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center during the annual NWTF Convention and Sports Show to see first-hand the unique SK Customs® Series weapons. , the SK Bespoke Collection® and more.

To learn more about SK Guns® and SK Customs®, and to order your NWTF 50^he Anniversary game, visit skguns.com.

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About SK Guns/SK Customs

We’ve changed the future by being the only mass-produced, custom-built, limited-edition collectible firearms. He SK Guns® The brand has taken the next step to further deliver our vision of what custom limited edition means to us by being “Only Custom®”.

Our team of master engravers, expert finishers, historians and master gunsmiths are dedicated

themselves down to every detail within our brand of SK Customs® custom firearm production lines. In 2022, SK Guns® launched the SK Bespoke Collection®, featuring a collection of one-of-a-kind FEGA® Master Engraved firearms. For more information on our past, present and future products, please visit skguns.com.