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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021

- ACQUISITIONS -
Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) will acquire Australia-based Rhino-Rack Pty Ltd (“Rhino-Rack”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive roof racks, trays, mounting systems, luggage boxes, carriers, and accessories, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $198 million.
Mustang Survival announces the acquisition of the Ocean Rodeo Dry Wear business. Mustang Survival is working with all Ocean Rodeo Dry Wear customers and suppliers to develop a smooth business transition. Product will be showcased and sold via the Mustang Survival website, and all customer service and operations of the business will be handled by Mustang Survival teams going forward.
- COLLEGIATE FISHING -
When the scales closed at Dreher Island State Park, Noah Skolnick and Garrett Torres from Texas Christian University took the victory at college fishing’s longest-running National Championship event with a two-day total of 32.51 pounds.
- COMPETITION -
The Des Moines Clay Crushers dominated the Scholastic Clay Target Program’s International Skeet Championship held this past weekend at New Pioneer Gun Club, in Waukee.

Team Winchester International Trap shooter Maddy Bernau won two medals at the recent ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy. Competing in International Trap, Maddy had an excellent performance, spending most of the day in the lead.

Hornady congratulates Doug Koenig on his performance at the 42nd Annual Bianchi Cup.Koenig took first place using Hornady 38 Cal. 110 gr. XTP bullets.
Team Federal Precision Rifle Series shooter Buck Holly finished strong in the recent Federal King of Coal Canyon PRS Match. He took home the top trophy in the Gas Gun category, using Federal 105-grain Berger Hybrid 6mm Creedmoor ammo.
- CONTESTS -
One lucky winner will receive the pinnacle of new traditional bows for 2021, a Launch Edition Mag Riser Take-Down bow personally signed by Fred Eichler. Not only does the special recurve sport Fred Eichler’s signature, but the bow just happens to be serial number 1 of only 50 Launch Edition Mag Risers produced in Bear’s Gainesville, Florida facility.
- EVENTS -
Sportsman Channel continues as the official multimedia distributor of the McKenzie Archery Shooters Association (ASA) 3D Live Tournament. The next event to broadcast via linear, digital and social channels is the TRU Ball & Black Eagle Pro/AM on Saturday June 5 at 5 p.m. ET.

Primary Arms Government has announced its attendance at the Ohio Tactical Officers Association 2021 Training Conference, which is to be held in Sandusky, Ohio.
Sellmark Corporation is coordinating its diverse brand selection and product offerings to join the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s 2021 Conference. Showcasing at the conference are several of Sellmark’s elite brands and newest products.
The IHEA-USA announced record attendance and new training tools at the 2021 Virtual Conference on May 19th and 20th.
Cold Steel invites everyone attending the 2021 Blade Show to visit booth #248 for a look at Cold Steel’s newest EDC, hunting, tactical, and specialty knives, and premium cutlery.

Primary Arms’ CEO and Founder, Marshall Lerner, will be an industry speaker at the 2021 FFLGuard Virtual Symposium, where he will lead a discussion on implementing ERP software and strategy.
- FISHERIES -
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking those who fish for muskellunge to help with its ongoing efforts to investigate these fish through the DNR’s online muskie angler survey.
The recreational red snapper season will start June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 28, closing July 29.
- GEAR -
Putting in food plots on your hunting land doesn’t have to be one of those complicated things. You can make it easy on yourself by putting your food plots in with the Firminator.

One way to score big right now is by triggering reaction strikes with rip jigging, a technique for which Northland Fishing Tackle’s Rippin’ Minnow was specifically designed.
The Plano Z-Series Duffel provides unobstructed access to your gear along with durable protection from the elements.
- HUNTING -
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) opened online registration for the state’s regulated alligator hunts on June 1, 2021, at 8 a.m.
Nebraska big game hunters may begin applying for 2021 elk, antelope and deer draw permits June 14.

- INDUSTRY -
Designed to save time, space, and money for FFLs nationwide, Silencer Shop adds 4473 Cloud to their suite of Powered By services. As a platform-agnostic system, 4473 Cloud digitally stores ATF Form 4473’s securely in the cloud.
Benelli Pro Shooter Dakota Overland accepted an offer to join the U.S. Military Academy and is set to report to West Point at the end of June. The new chapter to her life temporarily ends a pro shooting career highlighted by numerous titles in the U.S. and abroad.
- LEGISLATION -
Knife Rights' bipartisan Knife Law Reform bill, HB 956, which passed in the Texas House by an overwhelming vote of 142 - 2 had passed in the state Senate last session, but was allowed to die in the Texas Senate without a vote as their regular session ended.
- NEW PRODUCTS -
New Tigress Portable Cleats and Shore Power Cord Holder are welcome accessories at home, at the sandbar or visiting a new port.

Daiwa has you fully covered in the jig department with a half-dozen different models to blanket all water depths including their Zakana near-surface swimming jigs and the popular Rock Rover for digging deep.
Stealth Cam® has just launched the all-new Command Pro App for 2021, providing a seamless integration for wireless camera operation and image/video management for Stealth Cam.
- ONLINE -
Smith & Wesson has expanded its GUNSMARTS video series with over thirty new educational videos for both new and experienced firearms owners. Hosted by industry experts Ken Scott, Julie Golob, and Jerry Miculek, Smith & Wesson’s GUNSMARTS Series 2 covers topics that include firearms education, shooting tips, gear recommendations, and more.
Remington Ammunition’s Director of Marketing, Joel Hodgdon, joined Gun Talk Nation’s podcast to reaffirm that Big Green is Back and answering the call to put ammunition on shelves.

- ORGANIZATIONS -
Bear Archery partners with Scholastic 3-D Archery to help educate, guide, and inspire the next generation of archers. S3DA archer Brody Popp uses Bear bows to compete as a current S3DA member of Nocked N Locked in Fond Du Lac.
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is encouraging California residents to contact their Assembly members to vote “NO” on AB1223, a measure that says it “mirrors” the federal excise tax paid by sportsmen and women to fund conservation efforts via the Pittman-Robertson act. It would not be used for conservation, but to fund a program that deals with criminal activity.
Elite Archery has renewed their Whitetails Unlimited national sponsorship. The West Henrietta, New York, company manufactures precision products for hunters and archers.
The Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation has given three scholarships in Conservation and Wildlife studies, Ecology, Agricultural Development and Field Biology. to deserving students at College of the Ozarks.

- PUBLISHING -
MidwayUSA is excited to announce the release of "Brenda's Big Whitetail", a short story by Larry Potterfield, Founder and Chairman of the Board.
"With gas shortages and fuel prices soaring, a southern border that looks like a scene out of World War Z, rockets lighting up the Middle East, China on the move, inflation set to surge and our cities under siege with rampant crime, what’s a POTUS to do? How about nominate the most anti-gun zealot ever to head the 5,100-employee Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms."
- RECREATION -
Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6.
During Oklahoma's Free Fishing Days on June 5-6, anyone can go fishing without needing a state fishing license.
Starting June 1, participants who visit any Nebraska state park or recreation area, snap a photo at a designated station, and submit it and their story online are eligible to win prizes.
- RETAIL -
ALPS Mountaineering has just introduced its new Radiance Quilt for campers who desire extra room for their wilderness sleeping comfort.
Chaos/CTR introduces the Wanderlust Breeze Crushable Straw Hats.
Irish Setter Canyons boots are comfortable on the trail or on the street, though their trend-right looks can be deceiving. With new hiker and romeo pull-on styles, these boots are built to go all day, no matter where your day takes you.
- SPONSORSHIPS -
Orchid LLC and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group, hosts of the 2021 Firearms Compliance Conference, announced Business Solution Partners as the Platinum Sponsor.
- STATES -
The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee is re-opening to the public today, Wednesday, June 2.
Meat processors have until July 1 to apply for participation in the 2021-2022 Hunters Helping the Hungry program, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
- TELEVISION -
World Fishing Network is offering a daily dose of everything saltwater from Noon to 2:30 p.m. ET Monday–Friday.
Hosted by actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna, Gun Stories, airing on Outdoor Channel on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET, takes viewers through a firearm's history, from the heart of the design through its use on the range.
On the latest episode, “Keith Warren’s Deer and Wildlife Stories”, is at Keeper Ranch located in central Texas just outside of College Station.
This week, Shooting USA covers the 2021 Steel Challenge: “drag racing with guns.” Plus, the Arisaka Type 99 is now one of history’s guns.
Hosted by actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna, Gun Stories, airing on Outdoor Channel, takes viewers through a firearm's history, from the heart of the design through its use on the range.
Sportsman Channel continues as the official multimedia distributor of the McKenzie Archery Shooters Association 3D Live Tournament. The next event to broadcast is the TRU Ball & Black Eagle Pro/AM on Saturday June 5.
This week on MOJO TV, Terry Denmon heads “down under” to Australia with hopes of shooting a Water Buffalo.
- WILDLIFE -
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.
 

Editor’s Note: Today’s feature first appeared in our companion service, The Tactical Wire.


Students come to Shootrite for answers. They’re looking for the proper techniques to use their firearms in defense against a violent attack. One becomes a student, acquiring instruction from those with more knowledge, in order to learn. But I explain to everyone at some point in the class, ideally this instruction should actually create questions.

Instruction begins with learning how to use the “tools.” This is a good thing, because the skills needed to safely and efficiently work with a firearm are not instinctive. Ninety-five percent of what’s required is only acquired through instruction – introduction of the proper skills – and repetition, which is when the real learning occurs. It’s all about properly –safely and efficiently – using your hardware.

After learning the fundamentals of gun handling the focus shifts to defensive use of the weapon. The four-step draw is done from concealment. The fundamentals of marksmanship are applied defensively, to the appropriate areas of the body. Manipulation of the weapon includes reloading and clearing stoppages. The principles and techniques for movement, communication, and the use of cover are described, demonstrated and drilled. We’re also starting to cultivate the appropriate mindset. This includes awareness, the key to avoidance and escape, and focus and control, all of which are mandatory for fighting. It’s also when Boyd’s O.O.D.A. Loop is introduced. Fighting is problem solving at high speed. Up to now, it’s pretty much me teaching, feeding them the appropriate information.

About this time, I start seeing cogs in the student’s brains begin to churn. “When I have the family with me,” they inquire, “how does all this apply?” They’re starting to work with the techniques and principles introduced in class and considering how these apply to their particular situations. Questions are being created.

The goal of defensive instruction is for students to discover defensive techniques and principles, but it’s critical to determine how to apply them in their lives. It’s about problem solving, developing the ability to assess and analyze a dangerous situation – hopefully in advance - then determine an appropriate course of action in a short period of time. It doesn’t matter how a special ops team might do it. That doesn’t apply to you and the family. It won’t make any difference that everyone, including your five-year-old prodigy knows how to use an AR. All the carbines are sitting at home in the safe. What do you have with you right now?

Your task is to take the principles and skills learned on the range – and through repetition – and determine how they apply to your life and team. You practice “emergency fire drills” with the younger kids so they know how to act during a crisis. Older team members participate too, as appropriate to age. There won’t time to acquire new skills in the fight, and it’s not the time or place to become “creative.” Your most valuable asset will be the heart and mind, and the questions you’ve already answered.

Tiger McKee is director of Shootrite Firearms Academy. He is the author of The Book of Two Guns, AR-15 Skills and Drills, has a regular column in American Handgunner and makes some cool knives and custom revolvers. Visit Shootrite’s Facebook page for other details.

 
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