Freedom Hunters has moved its annual Classic to Nashville June 21-22, featuring a banquet at Nashville Palace and golf scramble at Hermitage Golf Course. The event honors military heroes and their families, presented by Sunbelt Rentals with support from The Fowl Life, First Onsite Property Restoration, Benelli, and Nashville Palace.
The HeadHunters NW Podcast features Mark Cherpes, former President and CEO of FN America, discussing his 25-year career in defense manufacturing. Hosted by Shaylene Keiner, the episode covers leadership strategy, organizational mergers, market expansion, and compliance, with the episode premiering Tuesday, April 14th on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against Giffords PAC for allegedly violating joint fundraising rules. The complaint alleges Giffords PAC failed to comply with FEC filing and disclaimer requirements while soliciting funds with preferred candidates including Sen. John Hickenlooper, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Gov. Katie Hobbs.
USA Archery received a USFWS Multi-State Conservation Grant to increase target archery participation before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. The initiative will partner with state fish and wildlife agencies and Responsive Management to develop recruitment, retention, and reactivation strategies through data-driven research and a digital toolkit.
CCW Safe announced its Certified Partner Program achieved 120 partners in its first year since launching in January 2025, with strong engagement on the East Coast particularly in North Carolina. The company hired James Concilio as Senior Manager of Partner Program Training and Jerome Vinet as Director of Field Sales to support expansion across the United States.
TUO introduces the Folcrum Hoodie, available summer 2026, featuring a 249g grid-fleece lining with Polygiene StayFresh™ and OdorCrunch™ odor control. Marketing Director Steve Allie describes it as the "Swiss army knife of hoodies" for versatile layering. The hoodie includes an ergonomic 3-piece hood with facemask, multiple pockets, and comes in Deadfall and new Ryse Camo patterns at $179.99 MSRP.
CZ announced that former U.S. Navy SEAL and firearms trainer Jeff Gonzales has joined as Marketing & Communications Specialist and brand ambassador. Gonzales, founder of Trident Concepts and host of AR15.com's Bulletproof Workshop podcast, will contribute to CZ and Dan Wesson's marketing efforts, product development, and customer engagement across digital platforms.
Havalon Knives renewed its sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited, supporting the organization's conservation and education initiatives. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised Havalon's sharp blades and innovative designs as trusted choices for hunters. Havalon, originating from the medical industry, has become the iconic brand in replaceable blade knives for hunting and outdoor use.
Maxview Optics, maker of the Maxcam7 point of view hunting camera, has joined Whitetails Unlimited as a national sponsor. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised the camera's innovative features and expressed excitement about welcoming Maxview Optics to the organization.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $184,916 to mission-related projects in Mississippi through 19 state chapters, supporting outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting preservation. The organization's Preserving the Hunting Tradition Program provides grants to increase access for veterans and youth hunters.
Southwick Associates, a market research firm specializing in hunting, shooting, sportfishing, and outdoor recreation markets, offers syndicated research and custom primary research to help companies navigate market uncertainty. The firm provides products including the Hunting & Shooting Market Pulse, Angler Monitor, and Hunting & Shooting Monitor, with NSSF and ASA members receiving 15% discounts on subscription reports.
FALCO® Holsters has launched its new CarryArt™ series featuring the CX14 Pineapple and CX15 Strawberry leather OWB holsters. Handcrafted from full-grain Italian leather with custom-fit designs for 3,600+ handguns, these unconventional holsters maintain FALCO's reliability standards while offering unique artistic expression.
Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, hosts of The Choice and owners of Content King Media Inc., announced a new partnership with RAM Blinds. The collaboration aims to integrate RAM Blinds into their content while maintaining their high-quality programming for audiences.
The MidwayUSA Foundation announced over $7.5 million in cash grants to youth shooting teams and organizations nationwide during its recent grant cycle. The endowment-based program provides annual funding for targets, ammunition, and travel costs, with Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin leading in total recipients and dollars paid.
Browning Trail Cameras introduces the Spec Ops Elite HP5 Ultra, its most advanced SD-card trail camera featuring premium image and video performance, a 2-inch full-color viewing screen, and no-glow infrared flash for exceptional nighttime coverage.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) announced winners of its annual T-Shirt and Trading Pin Design Contest with the theme "NASP® in the Outdoors." Five student designers from schools across Nevada, Iowa, Mississippi, California, and Missouri won recognition, social media features, and Genesis bows for their artwork.
North Lake Outdoors, founded by George Benning and Kyle McKinney, has renewed its sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. The Minnesota-based company specializes in extra-large cutting boards for hunters and anglers, manufacturing all products domestically.
SPYPOINT, a global leader in trail camera technology since 2004, earned multiple gold awards in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards from Bowhunting World and Predator Xtreme. The company won gold in Best New Product for the FLEX-DARK Series, Trail Camera, and Cellular Trail Camera categories, marking the first time any company has swept these awards.
Henry Repeating Arms is donating 50 limited-edition "Joel's Wildfire" Golden Boy Silver rifles through its Guns For Great Causes program to support wildland firefighter Joel Eisiminger's battle against acute myeloid leukemia. The sale is expected to raise over $40,000 for his medical expenses and ongoing care.
Pursuit Channel highlights its popular Texas Team Trail fishing series, airing weekly with live tournament coverage, tactical insights, and interviews with top teams competing across Texas's legendary fisheries. CEO Rusty Faulk notes the show consistently ranks among the network's most-watched fishing programs.