The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Bureau of Wildlife Protection has a new director. Richard “Rod” Danley, who has worked for the Game Commission for more than 25 years, started in the role Sept. 27, overseeing and directing the agency's law-enforcement operations.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus brief with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in a case challenging the federal lifetime ban on firearm possession as applied to an individual with a decades-old misdemeanor DUI conviction.

Ever heard of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count? It's a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors and observe wildlife during winter! Anyone can participate, and several events will kick off later this week across Montana.

Federal's 7mm Backcountry cartridge was recently awarded the 2026 Golden Bullseye Award from the NRA American Hunter publication for Product of the Year. Federal will be recognized and presented with the award during a special breakfast on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.

Beretta USA announced that the Tikka T3x ACE Target has been named the 2026 American Rifleman Golden Bullseye “Rifle of the Year”, one of the Golden Bullseye Awards presented annually by NRA Media.

Hornady® 338 ARC ammunition has been named the 2026 American Rifleman Ammunition Product of the Year. Purposefully designed for hard?hitting subsonic performance, the 338 ARC delivers 1.5 times more energy than the 300 Blackout Subsonic.

The December Collector's Elite Auctions event is now entering its final stretch, with bidding set to close Sunday evening on a carefully curated group of scarce and investment grade firearms. Each item began at one penny with no reserve, creating a rare opportunity to acquire museum quality pieces that seldom surface on the open market.

Already crowned “Best Crossbow” and “Most Accurate Crossbow” by Outdoor Life, the Turbo X takes precision to unprecedented levels with the new Vision HD Digital Rangefinding Scope.

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