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Vortex has been kept secret for far too long. If you are looking for quality at a great price price, Vortex should be on your short list.

Vortex Optics Crossfire binoculars got a facelift internally and externally in 2013 with the introduction of the Crossfire II series. Better optics, a better build and a new look are hallmarks of the Crossfire II's, ensuring users continue to get the quality, value and innovation Vortex is known for.

Vice President Joe Biden revealed yesterday how serious the White House is to take action against firearms.  The White House with the help of the attorney general is investigating the ability to use an executive order to enact their measures to ban guns.  Vice President Biden said:  “its critically important that we act.”

The Archery Trade Association (ATA) industry show enters its final day today in Louisville, Kentucky.  The show has been packed with many new product launches from market leaders and market start-ups. 

New Strother Wrath SHO in Realtree AP Black

Easton has announced a new line of hunting arrows:  The Easton HEXX.  The new HEXX line is all about speed.  Key specs:  7.2 gpi with a 400 spine.  The HEXX line is lightweight, rugged and offers the highest-caliber tolerances of any carbon arrow produced by Easton. 

The tight factory precision produced by Easton provides you with flatter trajectories with reduced diameter penetration.

Editorial Comment

Since the Newtown tragedy the focus has been on guns and particularly “assault weapons”.  But two other factors are lingering in the debate:  Violence in movies and video games.

AR-15 style rifles have been selling at unprecedented rates since the talk of a new “assault weapon” ban has been the focus of Washington DC politicians.  Shooting an AR-15 is different from the traditional bolt-action rifle so there are some basic tips to know. When I purchased my first Bushmaster AR-15 style firearm a year ago, I found it was fun to target shoot, but required some different skills from my standard Remington 700 bolt-action rifle.

Consumer reaction to the political rhetoric after the shooting in CT caused a rush of online orders at Cheaper Than Dirt! which led to the largest backlog in the company’s history.

Bushnell Outdoor Products introduced upgrades to the Trophy Cam HD line for 2013. Leading the industry with a one-year battery life and superior image clarity, Bushnell has enhanced its 2013 product line with a host of new features including hybrid capture mode, hyper PIR, freeze frame shutter, and an ultra-low flash mode.

Archery Trade Association Annual Show in Louisville

The Archery Trade Association’s (ATA) annual trade show for the industry begins its three-day run (January 7-9,2013) in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky Exposition Center.  The archery industry’s largest show is a member-driven event to promote commerce within the archery and bowhunting industry. 

It has always been important to responsible sportsmen, but now more than ever with the anti-gunners looking to take away our Second Amendment rights it is important to lock up anything that the media could use against us. That includes, bullets, bows, arrows, broadheads, knives and more.