Fish Monkey offers a comprehensive cold-weather fishing glove lineup including the Stealth Dry-Tec Waterproof, Stealth Sherpa Dry-Tec Waterproof, and Yeti Premium Extreme Cold models, each designed for different winter fishing conditions from rainy days to extreme cold ice fishing.
Carbon Express announced that Great Britain compound archer Bayley Rose Sargeant has joined its professional shooting team. Sargeant is a multi-time national champion and 2020 Indoor Archery World Series winner with an impressive international competition record.
Huldah Neal, the nation's first woman game warden appointed in Michigan in 1897, was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. Neal's aggressive enforcement against poaching in Grand Traverse County resulted in 109 prosecutions in her first month, setting a path for the 20 women conservation officers serving Michigan today.
Savage Arms received three nominations for the Third Annual Hook & Barrel Top Shelf Awards in the Top Shotgun, Top Hunting Rifle, and Top Suppressor categories. Voting is open through November 30, 2026, with winners announced ahead of SHOT Show 2027.
Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful launched the River ROVer, an innovative cleanup vessel supported by Yamaha Rightwaters and the Tennessee Valley Authority. The remote-operated debris collection technology removes floating litter from the Tennessee River watershed, with TVA awarding a $57,000 grant to support operations and public education efforts.
Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative restored 128,232 acres during fiscal year 2025-26, including wildfire recovery efforts. The Utah Department of Natural Resources partnership-based program, with support from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and over 63 partners, invested more than $43 million to complete 110 habitat restoration projects and improve 259 miles of streams.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded nearly $10 million to Arkansas for wildlife habitat work on private land through the Forests to Farms Regional Conservation Partnership Program, administered by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' $5 million commitment helped secure the federal funding, which will support habitat restoration across up to 70,000 acres with partnerships including Ducks Unlimited and Greenway Equipment.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and partners filed a response brief with the Supreme Court in Viramontes v. Cook County, opposing Cook County's effort to moot the case challenging bans on commonly owned rifles including the AR-15. SAF also has a second case, Grant v. Higgins, with oral arguments scheduled for December 2.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Colorado and Denver officials filed responses opposing FPC's motion for preliminary injunction in Gene Hoffman v. City and County of Denver, defending overlapping restrictions that effectively prohibit peaceable visitors from carrying firearms for self-defense. FPC argues the defendants' constitutional shell game violates the Second Amendment under the Supreme Court's Bruen decision.
SLG2, Inc. announced its 2027 Impact Tour schedule featuring 21 stops at Bass Pro Shops locations and events nationwide. The tour combines the Shoot Like A Girl experience with a Safe LivinG Zone, offering free community events promoting public safety and outdoor engagement.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges hunters to view chronic wasting disease test results through the hunter dashboard, typically available within three weeks. Deputy Chief Justin Binfet emphasizes the importance of CWD samples for monitoring disease prevalence in deer and elk populations.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that hunters checked 68,456 white-tailed deer through November 8 during the first seven weekends of the 2026-27 archery season, including 36,984 antlered and 31,472 antlerless deer. Coshocton County led with 2,807 deer harvested, and bowhunting continues to rise in popularity with archery harvests surpassing 100,000 deer in each of the last three seasons.
Michael Cassidy has been appointed SVP, Director of Advertising Sales at Outdoor Sportsman Group, overseeing advertising efforts across the company's portfolio including Game & Fish, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, and Fly Fisherman. Michael Carney, President & CEO, highlighted Cassidy's experience and passion for the outdoor media industry.
EOTECH Defense announces the appointments of Mike Evans as Director of Wearable Devices and Michalis Kolotos as Vice President of International Business Development. Evans brings 31 years of U.S. Army service and defense industry experience, while Kolotos contributes over a decade of expertise in night vision and thermal imaging sectors with international market expansion experience.
Streamlight, Inc. donated $20,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through its Lights for a Cause program, marking 16 consecutive years of support. Sales of pink flashlight models, including the Nano Light II and Wedge XT, contributed $1.00 and $3.00 per unit respectively to BCRF's lifesaving research efforts.
Derya Arms delivered its first Authorized Dealer list to distributors Sports South, Lipsey's, RSR Group, and Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., with a final list coming mid-December before the January 1, 2027 exclusive drop-ship fulfillment launch. The program, which already includes over 1,400 retail locations, requires dealers to meet qualification criteria including a physical storefront and Derya products on display.
Radian Weapons has joined VAULT, the centralized product data platform developed by the NASGW, as a founding member. The platform allows manufacturers to upload product content, specifications, and compliance data once for distribution across the supply chain, reducing errors and keeping information current for distributors and retailers.
Ruger is hiring a Vice President of Product & Design to lead end-to-end product and engineering operations across product management, design engineering, advanced R&D, and new product development. The role requires 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, direct firearms or law enforcement product development expertise, and proven success implementing product management lifecycle frameworks at scale.
Umarex Airguns is now shipping the Umarex Verada, a match-grade precision air pistol priced at $79.99. Featuring an 8.25-inch steel barrel, ambidextrous grip, and delivering up to 490 FPS, the Verada ships with a 9-shot rotary magazine and single-shot tray for versatile backyard plinking and target practice.
Atrius Development Group upgraded its corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) to Platinum level and donated a Sons of Liberty Gun Works rifle package featuring an Atrius Forced Reset Selector and EoTech EXPS3-0 sight for SAF's November sweepstakes.
Speer Ammunition, part of The Kinetic Group, secured a contract with the Canadian Department of National Defence to supply 9mm Luger JHP ammunition for up to three years and 4.2 million rounds. The Speer Gold Dot G2 cartridge features advanced bonded jacket-core design and elastomer-filled shallow nose cavity for superior terminal performance.
Taurus is offering two $30 rebates through December 27, 2026, on purchases of GX2, GX4, GX4 Carry, TX 9 pistols, and Taurus or Rossi revolvers. Customers can redeem these exclusive holiday offers at TaurusPromos.com.
Heritage Manufacturing is offering $25 rebates on new Heritage Rough Rider and Rough Rider Rancher carbines through December 27, 2026. The promotion applies to qualifying .22 LR models, with redemption available through TaurusPromos.com.
Taurus and Rossi are offering a $30 rebate on new revolvers through December 27, 2026, including the Rossi Circuit Judge and Taurus Judge Home Defender. Customers can redeem the holiday promotion at TaurusPromos.com.
Guns.com begins Black Friday early access sales on November 13, offering exclusive deals on firearms, suppressors, ammunition, optics, and gear across its network of over 2,000 local gun shops. Brand Manager David Conlan highlights the company's largest selection of suppressors online and manufacturer partnerships throughout the industry.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife reopened the Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range in Trumbull County following a multiyear renovation. The facility features 102 covered rifle and pistol lanes, a shotgun range, archery facilities, and a state-of-the-art education center. The Kongsberg Electronic Target System and Mr. Target's steel targets enable continuous shooting at 200 yards.
Steiner Optics announced Black Sheep Sporting Goods in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho as the newest member of its Pinnacle Program, a dealer initiative providing marketing resources, advertising support, and staff training to strengthen retail partnerships and drive product sales.
GRITR Sports & Outdoors announces upcoming availability of 11 new Holosun optics products, including DMS-GL6 direct-mount red dot sights for GLOCK Gen 6 pistols, PROMAX-TI competition pistol sights, and ARO combo kits with HM3X magnifiers.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is hosting public meetings across all districts this winter to discuss big game harvest results, season structure, and management topics. Hunters and landowners can attend in-person meetings or register for virtual Zoom sessions on January 10-11 through Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
Michigan's DNR Parks and Recreation Division, led by Thomas Bissett, is seeking public input on three initiatives: a five-year strategic plan for state parks and trails (survey due Nov. 18), road reconstruction at Island Lake Recreation Area coordinated by the Road Commission for Oakland County, and natural resources stewardship planning for Wilderness State Park with input from Steven Woods, state parks regional ecologist.
Jeb Williams, Game and Fish Department director, announced Paul Bailey's hiring as fisheries division chief. Bailey replaces Greg Power, who retired after 20 years in the role and over 40 years with the department. Bailey has worked for the department since 2005, most recently as south central fisheries district supervisor.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has implemented seasonal closures on wildlife habitat management areas and public access areas to protect wintering wildlife including deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. Closure dates vary by location, with detailed information and maps available on the Game and Fish website's public access page.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the City of Valparaiso celebrated the opening of the Vale Park West Trail on November 5. The nearly 1.5-mile concrete trail was constructed with a $364,500 DNR grant and connects residential neighborhoods to Valparaiso High School and Foundation Meadows Park.
The Wyoming Governor's Sage-Grouse Implementation Team will meet November 19 at 10 a.m. at The Inn at Lander. The public is invited to attend in-person to discuss sage-grouse management under the State of Wyoming's Sage-Grouse Executive Order.
Michigan's DNR is seeking a passionate trail advocate to join the Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup, which advises on development and management of over 4,600 miles of state-managed natural-surface trails. Applications close November 15, with Tim Novak, DNR state trails coordinator, encouraging interested candidates to apply.
A culvert replacement project at Deam Lake State Recreation Area will close the main entrance road through December 31, making campsites and cabins unavailable. The Knobstone Trail and Yellow Horse Trail will remain accessible from alternate parking. Property manager Kevin Snyder stated the project aims to improve infrastructure and ensure long-term safety of the roadway and water management system.
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park will close November 20-23 for a managed deer hunt coordinated by Ottawa County Parks and Recreation's Lakeshore Wildlife Management program. The science-based hunt aims to reduce local deer populations and protect natural resources, with participants selected through lottery.
Pursuit Media announces dual-platform Friday night primetime programming on Pursuit Channel linear TV and free streaming service Pursuit UP, featuring shows like Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild, Americana Outdoors presented by Garmin, and Deer and Deer Hunting, reaching over 142 million homes.
Major League Fishing's Starlink Team Series B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup streams live on MyOutdoorTV from Emory, Texas, November 15-20, 2026, featuring 12 two-man teams competing for $560,000 in prize money. Hosts Chad McKee and J.T. Kenney provide commentary on MLFNOW! broadcasts.
The season's first North Atlantic right whale mother-calf pair, including catalog No. 4190 (Curlew) and her newborn, were spotted 11 nautical miles off St. Augustine Inlet, Florida. Boaters and anglers are urged to report sightings to reduce vessel collision risks with these endangered whales.
I’m not a 1911 guy. Never have been, really. I don’t know why beyond the fact that the heart wants what the heart wants. And vice versa. I can certainly appreciate them along with John Moses Browning’s (PBUH) enduring genius and ingenuity, but they’ve just never really floated my ballistic boat.
That said, I was at a media event in Florida last month where Century Arms was showing off some new guns (see here for one of the other awesome new items they let us see) and one of them was their new Centurion 11 TAC, a tac’d-up take on their more traditional, A1-ish Centurion 11 1911 (our review here).
I know…another 1911. A “tactical” one. BFD, right?
The thing is, I liked it. More than I should have thought I would. It has everything you want in a tac-ish 1911 these days, including an ambi safety, big-ass beavertail, skeletonized hammer (and trigger), much better iron sights, aggressive slide serrations, a length of rail and surprisingly well executed checkering on the front strap. And yes, it’s also RMSc optic-ready.
Another big plus: like the standard Centurion 11 before it, this Turkish take on Browning’s meisterstück is downright affordable, with an MSRP of a mere $499. Expect to pay less at retail.
I only put a couple of magazines through it during our brief range session, but despite myself, I really liked shooting this gun. And I don’t know why, not that it really matters, I guess. Again, the heart wants what the heart wants.
We have one on its way to us for lots more trigger time and a complete review. In the mean time, here’s Century’s press release . . .
Century Arms is proud to announce the launch of the Centurion 11 TAC, a modernized evolution of the popular Centurion 11 pistol, combining the timeless appeal of the iconic 1911 platform with the features demanded by today’s shooters.
Built upon the same full-size, steel-frame foundation that made the original Centurion 11 an exceptional value, the Centurion 11 TAC brings the proven 1911 design into the modern era with an RMSc cut optics-ready slide and integrated 1913 Picatinny accessory rail, allowing users to equip popular red dot sights, weapon lights, and laser aiming devices.
The original Centurion 11 earned praise for delivering the classic GI-style 1911 experience at an accessible price point. The new TAC model builds upon that success, offering enhanced versatility for personal defense, training, and range use while maintaining the ergonomics, shootability, and proven .45 ACP performance that have defined the platform for more than a century.
“The Centurion 11 TAC was developed for shooters who appreciate the legacy of the 1911 but want the advantages of modern handgun technology,” said Century Arms. “From red dot optics to weapon-mounted lights, today’s shooters expect more capability from their handgun. The Centurion 11 TAC delivers those features while staying true to the design that made the 1911 one of the most respected pistols ever produced.”
Chambered in .45 ACP, the Centurion 11 TAC features an 8+1 capacity, full-size steel-frame construction, and a single-action trigger system that 1911 enthusiasts know and trust. Its optics-ready configuration and integrated accessory rail make it equally at home on the range, in a home-defense role, or as a modern interpretation of an American classic.
The Centurion 11 TAC represents Century Arms’ continued commitment to delivering feature-rich firearms that provide exceptional value without sacrificing quality, performance, or reliability.
Centurion 11 TAC Features
Chambered in .45 ACP
8+1 Capacity
Optics-Ready Slide
Integrated 1913 Picatinny Accessory Rail
Full-Size Steel Frame Construction
Single-Action Trigger
Compatible with Popular Weapon Lights and Laser Systems
Modern Capability Built on a Proven 1911 Platform
The Centurion 11 TAC is available now through Century Arms dealers nationwide.
