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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for certiorari in NSSF v. James, challenging New York's public nuisance law that attempts to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. NSSF Senior Vice President Lawrence G. Keane argues the law is preempted by PLCAA and creates a circuit split requiring Supreme Court intervention.

CZ will exhibit at IWA Outdoor Classics 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, celebrating its 90th anniversary. The company will showcase new pistol models including the CZ 75 LEGEND and CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY, plus rifle offerings like the CZ 600+ Series and CZ 457 TARGET at Stand No. 3C-110.

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.

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.

Flambeau Outdoors introduces the Trail'r Rolling Gear Box paired with the King Strutter and MAD Walking Tom decoys to help spring turkey hunters organize gear and create realistic field setups. The rolling gear box features bulk storage and mobility, while the decoys deliver lifelike detail designed to attract gobblers.

Millennium Outdoors released the Q400 Guard House Buck Hut in 2026, an elevated hunting blind featuring heavy-duty steel construction, seven shooting windows, and a 500-pound weight capacity. Standing 15 feet 8 inches tall, it accommodates the M369 Revolution Seat and provides all-weather protection for hunters.

ALPS Mountaineering introduces the Aleutian 3-Person Outfitter, a category-leading 4-season tent designed for rugged adventures. Weighing under 10 pounds with 48 sq. ft. of tent area and featuring a three-pole design with factory-sealed seams, the tent is available at authorized dealers and alpsmountaineering.com.