Get The Word Out About Bobwhite Restoration

Kentucky Quail Project

Frankfort, KY --(Ammoland.com)- The KY Bobwhite Battalion (http://www.facebook.com/KentuckyQuail) and the NBCI (http://www.facebook.com/bringbackbobwhites are teaming up to get the word out about bobwhite restoration!!

Using facebook, we hope to inform and engage people to promote habitat conservation for wild bobwhite and associated species.

For the 29 days of February, we are awarding prizes on each day of the month to a person that “likes” either of the two facebook communities (yes, if you are “like” both pages you’re in the drawing twice!).

Winners will be posted each Friday in February, and a winner has one week to claim their prize.

Thanks to all our sponsors of this Call to Action! Please share this campaign far and wide!!! If you’d like to be sponsor (there’s still plenty of time), please contact John Doty (jdoty3@utk.edu) or I.

SPONSORS:

• Appalachian Mtn Joint Venture
• Central Hardwoods Joint Venture
• Covey Rise
• KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife
• Missouri Department of Conservation
• National Wild Turkey Federation
• Quail Forever
• Quail Unlimited
• Tri-tronics
• The Upland Almanac

Visit:

• www.facebook.com/KentuckyQuail
• www.facebook.com/bringbackbobwhites

TAWATEC Launches Official Social Media Presence

TAWATEC Watches

Biel, Switzerland --(Ammoland.com)- TAWATEC AG, Swiss makers of tactical watches, has today announced the launch of its official social media presence through Facebook and Twitter.

The goal of both accounts is to create a place for fans and followers to interact directly with the company and other watch enthusiasts from all over the world, where they can discuss and review TAWATEC watches and other products.

“We are very excited about launching our social media presence,” commented Martin Schneider, Partner of TAWATEC.

“TAWATEC is committed to growing a large family of watch enthusiasts, both in the law enforcement, military and firefighting markets, who will use our Facebook page and Twitter account to communicate with us and with each other.”

• For more information on TAWATEC, visit http://tawatec.net/index.aspx.
• “Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TAWATECAG
• Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tawatec

About TAWATEC AG:
Founded in 1993 in Biel, Switzerland, TAWATEC AG is a Swiss-owned watch company that manufactures time pieces for law enforcement, military, fire and outdoor enthusiasts. Using the latest in tritium illumination technology, TAWATEC is continually evolving and improving their product line to reflect the changes in technology, materials and customer demands. www.tawatec.net .

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

RALEIGH, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts now have more ways than ever to receive the most up-to-date information about the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

Constituents can now “like” the Commission on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see the latest news releases, view photos, get updates on fishing and boating, learn of new regulations or just find out about wildlife and the outdoors in North Carolina.

“For some people, social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook are a first stop to find information,” said Carolyn Rickard, the Commission’s public information officer leading the agency’s social media efforts.

“Providing information through these sites is just one more way we can keep people informed and up to date.”

The Commission also recently started a blog in December and made plans to expand its videos on its YouTube channel later this year.

“And we’re supplementing Facebook by providing mirror information on Google+,” Rickard said. “It’s not as big as Facebook now, but we anticipate Google+ growing as a social networking option because it’s tied in to Google’s search engine and maps, which businesses and schools need every day.”

Links to the Wildlife Commission’s social media options will be posted on the bottom, right corner of the agency’s newly redesigned website, www.ncwildlife.org.

The public also can go online to receive N.C. Wildlife Update, a periodic newsletter featuring season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.

Get N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.

MidwayUSA Reaches 100,000 Fans on Facebook

Midway USA

Columbia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Only four short months ago on September 1, 2011, MidwayUSA launched a new channel of communication with an official Facebook page.

Monday, January 10th, marked a milestone for the company as the one hundred thousandth fan “liked” the MidwayUSA Facebook page.

To date MidwayUSA has posted 266 status updates which include Eblast notifications, GunTec updates, Key Conservation Group updates, Giveaways and Sweepstakes.

“Our Facebook page allows us to better engage our Customers,” said Aaron Oelger, Vice President of Marketing at MidwayUSA. “Since the page launched, we’ve had over 114,000 engagements between our fans and the content we are providing.”

MidwayUSA Facebook Highlights:

• Bowhunter’s Dream Package Sweepstakes
• MidwayUSA Truck Decal Thursday
• GunTec – Behind the Scenes with Larry Potterfield
• Updates from MidwayUSA’s involvement with the NRA and Key Conservation Group Support

MidwayUSA Facebook fans are notified of great deals on clearance items and exclusive discounts on products.

Fans also have the opportunity to follow Larry Potterfield, our Founder and CEO, on his gunsmithing projects, his personal hunts and his visits to conservation conventions and trade shows.

Be sure to visit the Official MidwayUSA Facebook page and “Like” us today! Thank you for being our fan!

About MidwayUSA
MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com) is a family-owned catalog and internet retailer specializing in Just About Everything℠ for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting. Now celebrating our 35th Anniversary, Larry and Brenda Potterfield turned their passion for shooting sports into a career in 1977 by opening a small retail firearms store that would eventually become MidwayUSA. MidwayUSA is still owned by the Potterfield Family and Customer Satisfaction is still our Number One Goal.

For more information about MidwayUSA, please visit our website or call 800-243-3220.

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association on FaceBook

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association

HELENA, MT --(Ammoland.com)- Big Hearts under the Big Sky can now be followed on Facebook and we invite you to do so.

LIKE Big Hearts under the Big Sky on FaceBook.

Big Hearts under the Big Sky is the “giving back” extension of the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA).

The Mission of Big Hearts under the Big Sky is to provide high quality outdoor adventures, using Montana Outfitters, at NO COST, to those who have provided extraordinary military service to our country and those who face the challenge of a life threatening illness.

Although based in Montana, MOGA has served a national audience for years. In just the last three years the Big Hearts program has served 28 families/groups (163 people) from 13 different states (including several from Montana), accounted for $176,000 worth of donated trips and involved 16 MOGA outfitter businesses.

Follow us today on Face book and keep up with the stories photos and updates. If you are not part of this amazing program you are missing out! You can also visit the website at Big Hearts under the Big Sky for the latest information.

About:
Big Hearts under the Big Sky is a program started by the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA).  MOGA places children diagnosed with life threatening illness, women suffering from breast cancer and military veterans who have provided extraordinary service to our country, on fully guided and outfitted trips at no charge. Visit: www.bigheartsmt.org

Colt 1991 Series Government Model Pistol

Colt Manufacturing Company

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. --(Ammoland.com)- Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, is proud to announce Adam Kauffmann of Pleasant View, Tenn., as the winner of Colt’s latest contest on Facebook.

As the one winner out of more than 18,800 entrants, Kauffman will take home a Colt 1991 Series Government Model pistol, as well as an elaborate prize package from MidwayUSA.

“Giving away this pistol to someone so ecstatic to win it was a great way to end the 1911’s 100th Anniversary year,” said Joyce Rubino, Vice President of Marketing for Colt’s Manufacturing LLC, who personally called Kauffmann to inform him that he had won the contest.

“The first thing I thought was, ‘This is some kind of scam,’ but once she started explaining how to send in my FFL, I realized I had really won,” said Kauffmann, “I never win anything, so I was just floored.”

Kauffmann’s grand prize is a single action Colt 1991 Series Government Model pistol, with a carbon steel receiver and slide, finished in blue. The double diamond rosewood grips have a rollmark proclaiming the 1911’s 100 years of service. “Anyone who owns a 1911 thinks of Colt as the forefather, the origin of the species, the grand daddy of all 1911s,” said Kauffmann, “So it is really cool to now have a Colt in my collection.”

Colt Announces Facebook Contest Winner

Accompanying the pistol is a MidwayUSA prize package of shooting gear, worth more than $300. A competition range bag, a pair of electronic earmuffs to wear on the range, as well as a large package of peel off self-adhesive targets will ensure Kauffman is range-ready.

This contest, which ran from November 1 until December 16, followed the success of Colt Defense’s 6920 rifle giveaway earlier this fall. Since the launch of the 1911 giveaway contest, Colt’s Facebook has grown by more than 35,000 fans, taking Facebook.com/ColtFirearms to more than 87,200 “likes” in total.

To find Colt on Facebook, visit Facebook.com/ColtFirearms. Colt can also be followed on Twitter @ColtFirearms. Please also find MidwayUSA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/MidwayUSA/182201421837454, follow them on Twitter @MidwayUSA.

About Colt’s Manufacturing Company, LLC
Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC is one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. Colt pistols, revolvers and rifles have been marketed, distributed and sold to law abiding, responsible citizens in the United States and throughout the world for 175 years. Colt operates its manufacturing facility in West Hartford, Connecticut. For more information on Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, please visit www.coltsmfg.com.

About MidwayUSA
MidwayUSA is a family-owned catalog and Internet retailer specializing in Just About Everything℠ for shooting, reloading, gunsmithing and hunting. Back in 1977, the owners turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small retail firearms store that would eventually become MidwayUSA. The MidwayUSA family is dedicated to its customers, the NRA, the shooting and hunting sports industry and our local community. For more information about MidwayUSA, please visit www.MidwayUSA.com or call 800-243-3220.

MidwayUSA Launches the Bowhunter’s Dream Package Sweepstakes

Midway USA

Columbia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering Just About Everything for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting, is pleased to announce the launch of the Bowhunter’s Dream Package Sweepstakes.

Beginning December 16th, 2011 through January 13th, 2012, MidwayUSA Facebook fans will have the opportunity to win the hottest new bow for 2012, the Bear Anarchy, plus a premier bowhunting package with a combined total retail value of over $1,800.00!

The single cam design of the 2012 Bear Anarchy is silky smooth from draw to release. Boasting other features including an overall weight of 3.8 pounds, a blazing fast 340 fps IBO, an axle-to-axle length of
35-1/4” and an ultimate balance of control and performance.

Additional Package Items:

• Hunter Safety System Pro Series Safety Harness
• Stealth Cam Archer’s Choice Infrared Game Camera
• Game Plan Gear BowBat Pack
• Archer Extreme Carbon Helix Detachable Quiver
• Easton ST Axis Arrows Package of 6 (x2)
• Scott Archery Little Goose Bow Release
• Trophy Ridge Hit-Man 5 5-Pin Bow Sight
• Field Logic Block Target
• Trophy Ridge Revolution Drop Away Arrow Rest
• Swhacker Mechanical Broadheads
• ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent
• MidwayUSA Realtree Cap

To enter for a chance to win, you must:

• Visit the MidwayUSA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMidwayUSA
• “Like” MidwayUSA on Facebook;
• Click on the MidwayUSA Sweepstakes application tab on MidwayUSA’s Facebook page; and
• Fill out the online entry form with all required information.

For the official Facebook Sweepstakes and to view the official Rules, please click HERE.

For more information about MidwayUSA, please visit www.midwayusa.com or call 1-800-243-3220.

KRISS Arms Facebook Page

KRISS Arms

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA --(Ammoland.com)- KRISS Arms, the Swiss global leader in firearms innovation, has today announced the launch of its official social media presence through Facebook and Twitter.

The goal of both accounts is to create a place for fans and followers to interact directly with the company and other enthusiasts, where they can discuss and review KRISS products and find out about upcoming events.

“We are very excited about launching our social media presence. KRISS is committed to growing a large family of firearm enthusiasts, both in the civilian and military / law enforcement markets, who will use our Facebook page and Twitter account to communicate with us and with each other,” commented Christophe Guignard, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of KRISS Arms.

KRISS is running a special promotion for new Facebook fans throughout the month of December. Every new “like” the KRISS Facebook page receives will automatically be entered into the “KRISS’mas Giveaway.” Prizes include: 1 KRISS branded tritium watch, 25 KRISS branded shooting glasses, 50 KRISS T-Shirts and Hats. Winners will be selected and announced on December 30th, 2012. www.facebook.com/KRISSArms

For more information on KRISS® Arms, visit www.kriss-arms.com.

• “Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KRISSArms
• Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/KRISSArms

About KRISS Arms:
KRISS® Arms, an innovative Swiss-based group, delivers proprietary technologies to the firearms industry enabling more efficient solutions, corresponding to the 21st century requirements for the global law enforcement, military and civilian markets. KRISS is headquartered in Switzerland, with production and operations in Switzerland, as well as in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

What Are Shooters Talking About Online?

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- According to data pulled by NSSF and social-media monitoring service Radian6, sporting clays led the online conversation last week among shooters.

Handgun shooting sports, including IDPA and USPSA, were also a big part of shooters’ posts on Facebook, Twitter and other sites. The time period for this report is Nov. 21-27.

Review the full-size chart. The chart data sourced from Radian6 tracks shooting-sports activities with a weekly sample of approximately 1,300 online public mentions of these activities. Mentions come from a variety of social-media sites, including Twitter, Facebook, blogs, forums, YouTube, AmmoLand and others.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

MasterPiece Arms

CARROLLTON, GA --(Ammoland.com)- MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MAC 10 inspired MPA Defender Series and the MPA Protector Series subcompact pistols, is concluding their successful “Name the New MasterPiece Arms .22 Suppressor” Contest early.

Since the launch of the contest on November 16th, 2011, MasterPiece Arms has received an overwhelming response of suggestions.

Due to this, the company has decided to end the contest a week early. All suggestions must be submitted no later than 5pm EST November 23, 2011 for consideration on the MasterPiece Arms Facebook page or emailed to socialmedia@lauraburgess.com.

The winner will be announced the week of November 28th, 2011.

For more information on contest rules, please read the original announcement.

About MasterPiece Arms:
MasterPiece Arms, main offices located in Carrollton GA, combines quality engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing to design and produce firearms, such as the re-innovated MAC 10 Defender Series. MasterPiece Arms is proud to offer one of the highest quality, subcompact, double action only pistols, the Protectors on the market while maintaining a very affordable price. MasterPiece Arms uses state of the art CNC machining, turning, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process.

MPA engineers, tests and re-tests our weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses such as protection, hunting, tactical or novelty interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners. Learn more MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com, or call 866.803.0000. MasterPiece Arms is now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterPieceArms

MasterPiece Arms .22 Suppressor

MasterPiece Arms

CARROLLTON, GA --(Ammoland.com)- MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MAC 10 inspired MPA Defender Series and the MPA Protector Series subcompact pistols are giving fans and customers the opportunity to name the first series of our new MPA 22 suppressors.

The best name that follows in the MPA tradition of “Protector” and “Defender” product series names will win one of the first MPA 22 suppressors produced and designed entirely by MPA.MPA 22 Suppressor

Contest rules are as follows:

• Contestant must be 18 years old or older and a US citizen living within the continental United States.
• Winner must abide by BATF rules and regulations as well as all federal, state and local rules for Class III ownership.
• Winner will be responsible for the $200 tax stamp and any transfer fees to your local Class III FFL.
• Winner will allow usage of name, image and testimonial for marketing purposes.
• Winner will relinquish all rights to the winning product name.
• Winner must submit a product name that follows in the Protector and Defender footsteps.
• Winner may apply on the MPA Facebook page or email socialmedia@lauraburgess.com
• Winner must submit entry no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday November 30, 2011. Winner will be announced via press release and through MPA social media sites on December 7, 2011.
• Contestants may enter multiple times.

View the MPA 22 YouTube video: http://youtu.be/z0ZcI80KRwc

About MasterPiece Arms:
MasterPiece Arms, main offices located in Carrollton GA, combines quality engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing to design and produce firearms, such as the re-innovated MAC 10 Defender Series. MasterPiece Arms is proud to offer one of the highest quality, subcompact, double action only pistols, the Protectors on the market while maintaining a very affordable price. MasterPiece Arms uses state of the art CNC machining, turning, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process.

MPA engineers, tests and re-tests our weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses such as protection, hunting, tactical or novelty interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners. Learn more MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com, or call 866.803.0000. MasterPiece Arms is now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterPieceArms

October's grand prize winner, Ryan Ferry of Utah, snapped this winning photo, titled "Trail BLAZE'n."

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- November’s theme in the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Facebook Photo Contest is “Post a photo with a conservation or favorite game-animal theme, accompanied by a brief description.” (Both harvested and free-ranging game animal images are welcome).

To post a photo, look for the Contests tab on NSSF’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSSFcomm.

NSSF launched the contest in celebration of its 50th Anniversary this year. The conservation theme pays tribute to the longstanding effort by NSSF of promoting the important role hunters play in supporting conservation. Hunters–the “original conservationists”–have since 1937 contributed nearly $7 billion to the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Fund (Pittman-Robertson) through excise taxes paid on firearms and ammunition purchases. These funds are used for the conservation of wildlife and wild lands.

The top prize each month is a $50 gift card to Cabela’s, plus a copy of NSSF’s official anniversary history publication and commemorative coin. Nine other prize winners will receive the history publication and coin. The contest runs through the end of the year, with a new theme introduced each month.

Entrants may post photos during the first three weeks of each month, with the last week devoted to voting for the winners. To post a photo, an individual must first “Like” the NSSF Facebook page, which has more than 9,000 fans.

Individuals may post as many photos as they like each month and during the course of the contest. People who post photographs can vote for their own photos and may want to encourage others to vote for their photos by using social media tools, whether it’s contacting their friends on Facebook or through postings on Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking sites.

The top prize winner in October’s contest, which featured a “hunter orange” theme, was Ryan Ferry of Utah for his photo Trail BLAZE’n.

Click on the Contests tab at www.facebook.com/NSSFcomm to read the full contest rules, which include eligibility and how to enter and vote.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D) NJ facebook page the target of frustrated constituents.

AmmoLand Gun News

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- It seems that the speed and reach of social media is biting the 87 year old anti gun Senator on, shall we say .. the rear.

Lautenberg’s Facebook page is filled with 100′s of Wall post from Facebook members complaining about everything from the Senators lack of reply to constituents request for meetings and information, to his support for New York chronie Mayor Bloomberg and his gunban front group Mayors Against Illegal Guns, to folks questioning how he stays true to his Oath of Office and the Constitution in the face of his repeated attacks on the Second Amendment.

Lautenberg, an unabashed supporter of more gun control, seems to have sprung a leak on his stodgy image as a man of the people and we would venture to guess that the intern that is assigned to edit the Senator’s Facebook Wall is likely to get a tongue lashing from the Aging Senator’s staff as they go back and delete the many frank posts calling the Senator to the carpet.

Lautenberg’s home state of New Jersey is behind the front lines of the battle against State Sponsored attacks on Gun Rights and NJ is about to face many challenges as it tries to wriggle its way through multiple Lawsuits over Gun Owner Rights and Concealed Carry.

Other headaches on the horizon for NJ could include the HR822 – National CHL Reciprocity, a bill that would end up allowing out of state concealed carry license holders to roam the streets of NJ while state residents are denied any form of Concealed Carry Permits.

Maybe you agree or disagree with the Senator, if so why not join in and speak your mind before the PC police show up and clean house.  Visit: Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Facebook Page

NSSF Facebook Photo Contest

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- September’s theme in the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Facebook Photo Contest is youth participating in either target shooting or hunting. To post a photo, look for the Contests tab on NSSF’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSSFcomm.

The September theme reads: Post a photo with a target shooting or hunting theme showing at least one young person participating. Examples of entries are a group photo of a target-shooting team from a state or national competition in the Scholastic Clay Target Program, or a photo taken at a Boy Scout or 4-H summer target shooting session.

NSSF launched the contest in celebration of its 50th Anniversary this year. Cool monthly prizes, including a $50 gift card and NSSF’s official anniversary history publication and commemorative coin, are part of this fun, interactive contest. The contest runs through the end of the year with a new theme introduced each month.

Entrants may post photos during the first three weeks of each month, with the last week devoted to voting for the winners. To post a photo, an individual must first “Like” the NSSF Facebook page, which has more than 8,000 fans.

Individuals may post as many photos as they like each month and during the course of the contest. People who post photographs can vote for their own photos and may want to encourage others to vote for their photos by using social media tools, whether it’s contacting their friends on Facebook or through postings on Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking sites.

Click on the Contests tab at www.facebook.com/NSSFcomm to read the full contest rules, which include eligibility and how to enter and vote.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

UN Small Arms Trade Treaty Expose
By Tom McHale

My Gun Culture

USA --(Ammoland.com)- We would like to apologize for our light posting the past couple of weeks.

We’re now able to explain that AmmoLand has had our editorial team on a top-secret undercover assignment to cover the emerging UN Small Arms Trade Treaty story.

At great personal risk of losing our Facebook credentials and possibly our Google+ account, we’ve managed to bring AmmoLand readers a first hand account of our administration’s position on the UN Arms Treaty negotiations.

The evidence speaks for itself…

United Nations Small Arms Trade Treaty - The Facebook Expose

About:
Tom McHale describes himself as a conservative gun-totin’ bible-clingin’ literary assault dude who enjoys finding humor in just about anything. His web blog My Gun Culture is an irreverent, twisted look at gun news bordering on the ridiculous. It covers shootin’ stuff, loud noises, defending your own, the occasional mall ninja, and about 200 years of the American way. “These are the (partially) true stories of… My Gun Culture” says Tom. Visit: www.mygunculture.com

VANGUARD USA Giving Away $389 In Outdoor-Hunting Accessories In Facebook Sweepstakes

Vanguard Accessories

WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. --(Ammoland.com)- VANGUARD USA is giving away nearly $400 in outdoor-hunting accessories in their current Facebook sweepstakes giveaway.

After the entry deadline of July 23, 2011, one lucky winner will be chosen to receive two of VANGUARD’s hottest new products for 2011: a pair of Spirit ED 10 x 42 binoculars (Value: $299.99) and an Equalizer 2QS pivoting bipod (Value: $89.99).

To enter, all people have to do is “Like” Vanguard’s page at www.facebook.com/VanguardHunting and fill out the simple entry form on the “Sweepstakes” tab, located just under the profile picture. Full sweepstakes rules can also be found on the Sweepstake tab.

Vanguard Spirit ED Binoculars

Spirit ED binoculars are 100% water- and fogproof and feature Extra-low Dispersion glass, fully multi-coated lenses, and a lightweight, ergonomic design. For more on Spirit ED 1042 binoculars visit: http://tiny.cc/bp49u

Equalizer QS is an update on VANGUARD’s popular Equalizer pivoting bipods. It features a picatinny rail system that allows shooters to attach and detach firearms faster than ever, as well as super quick leg deployment. For more on Equalizer 2QS pivoting bipod visit: http://tiny.cc/jp7fi

For VANGUARD’s full lineup of Outdoor-Hunting accessories, including sporting optics and shooting sticks, visit: www.vanguardworld.com

About VANGUARD
Since 1986, VANGUARD has been one of the global leaders in hunting and outdoor accessories, including binoculars, spotting scopes, shooting sticks, tripods, ball heads, and gun and bow cases with first-of-its-kind features and capabilities. VANGUARD’s comprehensive product range meets the needs of a diverse range of all those who enjoy the outdoors, from the hobby birdwatcher to the avid big game hunter.

With ISO 9001 and 14001-certified facilities and hundreds of design patents, VANGUARD has earned a solid reputation that spans the world. VANGUARD products are available through its extensive global dealer and distribution network. For more information about VANGUARD products, visit www.vanguardworld.com.

HISTORY Channel Civil War Special Giveaway - Win Free HISTORY Gear

History Channel

New York, NY --(Ammoland.com)- HISTORY is set to launch a four-year initiative to both honor and commemorate the Civil War, which marks its 150th anniversary in 2011, starting with a week-long programming event.

Kicking off the week is a two-hour feature documentary, Gettysburg, Executive Produced by the Scott brothers, Tony (Unstoppable; Man on Fire; Top Gun) and Ridley (Gladiator; Black Hawk Down; American Gangster).

To raise awareness HISTORY and AmmoLand Shooting Sports News are giving away assorted HISTORY Gear to our readers.

Enter to win great HISTORY gear on AmmoLand’s facebook page before May 30th and ten lucky readers will be chosen at random.

Enter Here to Win http://tiny.cc/8g9r7

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is inviting all gun owners, hunters and target shooters to participate in its Golden Anniversary Photo Contest.

Cool monthly prizes, including a $50 gift card and NSSF’s official anniversary history publication, are part of this fun, interactive contest.

Each month beginning in May NSSF will announce a theme connected with its 50-year history and invite people to post photographs related to that theme. To post a photo, look for the Contests tab on NSSF’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nssfcomm.

Photos may be posted during the first three weeks of each month, with the last week devoted to voting for the winners. At the end of the month, the ten photos with the most votes will be declared winners, and individuals who posted the photos will receive NSSF’s 50th Anniversary history publication and 50th Anniversary commemorative coin. The top voter-getter each month will receive a $50 gift card from a major outdoor retailer. To post a photo, an individual must first “Like” the NSSF Facebook page, which currently has more than 6,000 fans.

Individuals may post as many photos as they like each month and during the course of the year. People who post photographs can vote for their own photos and may want to encourage others to vote for their photos by using social media tools, whether it’s contacting their friends on Facebook or through postings on Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking sites.

“We can think of no better way for the National Shooting Sports Foundation to celebrate its golden anniversary than to provide this opportunity for hunters, target shooters and gun owners to tell their stories by sharing their favorite photos. The photos will demonstrate the many ways people enjoy and safely participate in the shooting sports, creating memories worth more than gold. Thanks to social media, each individual’s photo joins others to become a powerful testament to our outdoor heritage,” said Bill Brassard, NSSF’s director of communications.

The contest kicks off with this May theme: “Formed in 1961, NSSF soon began promoting hunter ethics, firearm safety and good sportsmanship. Each spring season millions of hunters conduct themselves responsibly and safely during their hunts. Post a photo of your spring hunt, whether turkey, game birds or small game.”

Other monthly themes, all associated with NSSF’s 50-year history, will focus on target shooting, youth participation, family and friends, hunter orange, wildlife conservation, AR-style modern sporting rifles and handguns.

Look for the Contests tab at www.facebook.com/NSSFcomm, where entry guidelines can be found. During the approximately week-long voting period each month, individuals may vote a maximum of once per day.

NSSF hopes participants post and vote often!

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

The Chase Facebook Knight & Hale Turkey Call Contest

The Chase

USA --(Ammoland.com)- Think you are a skilled turkey caller?

Well, Travis and Leigh Creekbaum, hosts of The Chase TV show think the proof is in the puddin’ and challenge you to a Knight & Hale turkey call contest.

Connect with The Chase on Facebook to learn more and have the chance to win a Knight & Hale White Liar box call and slate call every week for the next four weeks.

Each winner will receive two turkey calls from Knight & Hale: Sweet Lil’ Liar Box Call ($25.99) and White Liar Pot Call ($44.99) for a combined value of over $70!

The very best hunters know that it’s the thrill not the kill that makes it worthwhile and the thrill is in The Chase!

Be sure to tune in and join The Chase on the Pursuit Channel and experience a dream come true as this married couple travels, hunts and shares family fun in the great outdoors.

Just as whitetail bucks chase does and those ole’ toms chase hens, Travis and Leigh are focused on one thing…The Chase.

For more info, check out www.thechaselt.com.

GoHUNTn Reaches 50,000-Facebook-Fan Milestone

GoHUNTn

California --(Ammoland.com)- The Facebook page of GoHUNTn (www.gohuntn.com) reached the 50,000-fan milestone this past weekend, GoSPORTn, Inc announced today.

GoSPORTn’s first site, GoFISHn (www.gofishn.com) Facebook numbers soared over the 162,000 mark this weekend as well.

“Our Facebook page is where we share the best posts from GoHUNTn to a larger, more viral audience,” says Ned Desmond, president and founder of GoSPORTn, Inc. “GoFISHn has become the largest fishing-only Facebook page in a little over a year, and GoHUNTn’s Facebook page is growing twice as fast as GoFISHn.”

More than 4.5 million hunters already this year have seen GoHUNTn’s Facebook posts.

“Facebook is a powerful promotional tool and a great way to reach a targeted audience,” says Desmond. “We continue to program our stream with the best hunting and wildlife news from our own blog and our professionals. GoHUNTn is a marketing tool that businesses can take advantage of to reach this burgeoning, active Facebook fanbase and tell their story for free.”

Earlier this year, GoSPORTn made all professional accounts on their sites free, allowing small businesses to take full advantage of the search-engine optimization and social media marketing tools built into GoHUNTn and GoFISHn.

GoSPORTn Inc. is a social media, technology and consulting company. In addition to launching new properties, it helps design, build and deliver websites and social media strategies for partners.

Prior to forming GoSPORTn, Inc., Desmond was the president of Time Inc. Interactive, the team that conceived and delivered many of that publisher’s biggest online successes. He has also held leadership roles at other divisions of Time Inc., Disney and Infoseek.

GoSportn Inc. is a start-up social media, technology and consulting company based in California and Maryland. For more information, visit www.gohuntn.com/info/about.

Hornady Ammunition Manufacturing Launches Facebook Page

Hornady Ammunition

Grand Island, Neb. --(Ammoland.com)- Hornady, a world-renowned leader in ballistic technology, has joined the ranks of Facebook and Twitter, launching official pages on both popular social networking sites.

Fans can go to facebook.com/hornady and twitter.com/teamhornady to get the latest news about Hornady products and events.

Adopting these new communication tools is just the latest way Hornady is reaching out to people who are passionate about shooting – providing a place for fans to share their personal photos and stories about their Hornady experiences.

Fans will also have unique opportunities to interact directly with the company through:

• Live chats with industry experts
• Exclusive discounts and promotions
• New product introductions, photos and videos
• “Team Hornady” e-newsletter sign-up

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.

For further information regarding Hornady products visit the Hornady website.

Check Steyer Arm's New Guns on the AmmoLand Facebook Page

AmmoLand Gun News

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- AmmoLand continues to bring you insider access to the top firearms manufactures.

Take a walk though our recent photo album upload of detailed shots of Steyr Arms new guns for 2011.

While your at it “Like” our page and tell us what you think.

View Steyr Arms on AmmoLand here:

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Fieldline's Facebook Page

Fieldline

Los Angeles, CA --(Ammoland.com)- A great deal of thought and consideration goes into choosing a reliable pack that can endure the challenges that await hunters in the field. That’s exactly why outdoorsmen have been selecting Fieldline’s high quality packs and accessories season after season to keep them organized and comfortable.

And now, worldwide fans of the brand can make their search for the perfect pack even easier while keeping up with the latest product introductions, company news, hunting tips, special contests and more with the new fully integrated corporate Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fieldline.

Join in on the conversation not just about great hunting gear — find out the scoop on top hunting spots, see photos of the biggest and baddest trophies from fellow hunters, plus get a chance to win some cool gear for next season. Along with the popular Facebook features such as an ongoing newsfeed, photos, and more — the company plans to rollout another custom tab featuring video and multimedia content that will keep the action going, and its followers in the mix.

“Social media platforms like Facebook are quickly becoming an important information and communication source for every activity, including hunting,” says General Manager Andrew Altshule. “We’re excited to be able to engage with our customers on a personal level, and provide special content and promotions available only on Facebook.”

Fieldline has been developing high-quality hunting packs and accessories since 1972. The company packs in a variety of innovative features into every piece of gear with a focus on incredible organization, superior function, and unmatched comfort for even the heaviest of loads — allowing hunters to keep their eye on the prize and their focus off carrying their gear.

To learn more about the full line from Fieldline, designed to keep hunters comfortable and organized, contact the company at 1919 Vineburn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032 • Telephone: (800) 438-3353 • www.fieldline.com.

Sportsman Channels Facebook Page

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- For two Saturdays in March, Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, will be “Talkin’ Turkey” presented by Can-Am BRP with specially selected turkey hunting episodes showcasing how to successfully bag this elusive bird .

The shows will air on March 12 and March 19 from 5 to 8 pm ET.

Additionally, Sportsman Channel is encouraging fan interaction via the network’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel) for live chats with Sportsman’s top talent and the opportunity to win more than $1,000 in prizes. On March 12, viewers can chat with Pam Zaitz of The Crusade from 7 to 8 pm ET and on March 19 fans can chat with Fred Eichler of Easton Bowhunting from 7 to 8 pm ET.

“Spring turkey season is right around the corner and we are proud to showcase our programming dedicated to helping people be successful turkey hunters,” said Gavin Harvey, CEO of Sportsman Channel.

“The network will continue to deliver superior programming, from the top hosts, about this exciting species, season after season. It’s just one of the reasons why we are the ultimate destination for the American sportsman.”

“Talkin’ Turkey” presented by Can-Am BPR kicks off on Saturday, March 12, as the network presents three hours of turkey-specific programming from 5pm to 8pm EST. Shows like Where in the World is Colorado Buck, A-Way Outdoors, G3 Sportsman, Outdoor Junkies and The Crusade with Pam Zaitz will showcase their best turkey episodes all evening. The special programming continues on Saturday, March 19 with turkeys taking over the primetime programming block from 5pm to 8pm EST with series Nock On, Heartland Bowhunter, Muzzy Bad to the Bone Bowhunting, A-Way Outdoors and Easton Bowhunting with Fred Eichler.

The prizes given away during this special promotion includes the Turkey Tool and gear package by Real Avid, Jake Intimidator from Countrymen Innovations, a Spring gobbler package featuring decoy and shotgun bags and three different call pouches from Custom Gun Socks by Ackley, a turkey call package from Flextone, 12-pack of Wild Life Energy Drink, and portable 3D Turkey target from Yo Buddy.

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Daniel Defense's New Guns are on AmmoLand's Facebook Page

Daniel Defense

Black Creek, GA --(Ammoland.com)- A great preview of firearms manufacturer Danile Defense’s new guns, gear and accessoreies for 2011 can be seen on AmmoLand Shooting Sports News’s Facebook page found at : http://tiny.cc/r6etl Sign in and be sure to like our Facebook page for more firearms industry insider access.

About:
Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures parts and accessories for Military Small Arms. We are intensely focused on providing top quality small arms product solutions to our Military and Law Enforcement community with innovative engineering and our state of the art manufacturing facility. Visit: www.danieldefense.com

AmmoLand Gun News

Dallas, TX - -(Ammoland.com)- Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Google services all have been disrupted by Egyptian governing authorities in pursuit of clamping down on protests.

And we don’t think the U.S. government would do the same?

Tell me, what’s the difference between the Egyptian government’s shutting down social networks to “bring order” to protests and the U.S. government’s shutting down the Internet if there is an “imminent cyber threat”?

Answer: nothing.

Over the past two years, the Obama administration has ramped up regulation and control of the Internet. Of course, it’s packaging any bids to do so under Internet and homeland security.

But when does homeland security breach its constitutional limits of power and your rights as a citizen? How much authority can the feds be granted to “take over” a civilian network in case of an emergency?

First, there was Sen. John Rockefeller’s Cybersecurity Act of 2009. That legislation gave the president executive privilege and power to shut down civilian infrastructure if he deems it necessary.

Then there was the “more moderate” Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, proposed by Sen. Joseph Lieberman and other senators.

Now Lieberman and his cronies are decrying any parallels between the Egyptian Internet crackdown and their Internet kill switch bill. They released a statement Feb. 1 saying emergency measures in their bill would only apply in a “precise and targeted way” to “critical infrastructure” to ensure that important assets and civilian networks “are protected from destruction.” Their legislation would only allow the president to use emergency authority if there were an “ongoing or imminent” attack that would “cause local or national catastrophic effects” if there were a disruption.

And neither Obama (or any future president) nor Congress would ever abuse or build on that autocratic cease-and-desist decision, right?

Two days before Christmas 2010 (isn’t its dodging timing uncanny?), the Obama administration issued yet new “network neutrality” regulations for Internet service providers. Of course, Julius Genachowski, President Barack Obama’s appointee as Federal Communications Commission chairman, introduced these new regulations with the pure motive of guaranteeing equal access to the Internet, right? I agree with Sen. Jim DeMint, who says the FCC should be renamed the “Fabricating a Crisis Commission.”

Seeing a pattern yet?
If not, consider that President Obama believes the federalized security screening at airports has been such a success that he wants to apply the same government “expertise” to the arenas of online commentary and commerce. The White House’s cybersecurity adviser joined Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Jan. 7 to announce what boils down to a national ID card for the Internet.

As The Washington Times reported, “their plan is straightforward. Instead of logging onto Facebook or one’s bank using separate passwords established with each individual company or website, the White House will take the lead in developing what it calls an ‘identity ecosystem’ that will centralize personal information and credentials. This government-approved system would issue a smart card or similar device that would confirm an individual’s identity when making online credit-card purchases, accessing electronic health care records, posting ‘anonymous’ blog entries or even logging onto one’s own home computer, according to administration documents.”

The Family Research Council summarized the “benefits” of this new U.S. Internet ID, or dog tag:

• The government would be able to track every website you visit and every keystroke you make on your home computer.
• The government would be able to track every purchase you make and every deposit and withdrawal, and it could gain access to your electronic health care records.
• The government would be able to track every blog comment you make, along with every Facebook and Twitter post.
• The government would be able to create lists of your friends and acquaintances and lists of all your political affiliations, political donations, club memberships, hobbies and interests.

And I’m sure the feds even would be so kind as to provide us with our own passwords! How lucky are we?! From Obamacare to Obamanet! And what’s next, a cashless, credit card-less system through which we all receive chips on the backs of our hands or foreheads without which we can’t purchase or trade?

You must admit that this Internet must be a scary thing to governments. In particular, as we’ve seen in Egypt, social networks provide a unique threat; it’s called free speech. Political rallies are no longer limited to places like Cairo’s Tahrir Square or Washington’s National Mall.

Squelching criticism and invoking Internet kill switches are outlandish overreaches and constitutional affronts by executive governmental power, in Egypt or the U.S. And anyone’s belief that a government agency could step in and administer civilian networks and servers, even under attack, better than the private companies that own them is naive and just plain idiotic.

But if the feds aren’t smart enough to figure that out, then here’s a no-brainer for them. In fact, they should have gotten the message loud and clear from watching the Egyptian uprising on CNN or Fox News Channel this past week: Shutting down the Internet in any way will not subdue the people; it will only fuel resistance.

How many times do we patriots have to point it out to these governmental knuckleheads?

Mr. President, you say that you now are patterning your presidency after Ronald Reagan’s. Then follow his core advice about expanding government control and regulation: “Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.”

Chuck Norris

COPYRIGHT 2011 CHUCK NORRIS

About Chuck Norris:
Action hero and Second Amendment activist, Chuck Norris is one of the most enduringly popular actors in the world. He has starred in more than 20 major motion pictures. His television series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” which completed its run in April 2001 after eight full seasons, is the most successful Saturday night series on CBS since “Gunsmoke.”

In 2006, he added the title of columnist to his illustrious list of credits with the launch of his popular Internet column. Now Chuck is a regular contributor to AmmoLand, click the following link to See more of Chuck Norris on AmmoLand Shooting Sports News.

SOG Knives

Lynnwood, Washington --(Ammoland.com)- He’s been a drill instructor, an animated character and even an analyst, but this Friday, February 4, find out if the Gunny is truly a cut above.

Join SOG Specialty Knives and Tools at 7 p.m. EST on Friday for the premiere of a dramatic new web video starring the Gunny himself, R. Lee Ermey.

“Like” the SOG Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SOGKnivesAndTools) and answer a simple question related to the video and you will be entered into a drawing that could put SOG products right in your hand.

Help us get the word out, because the more people who enter the drawing, the more products SOG will give away.

A special sneak peek of the new video can be found above. Stay tuned to the SOG Facebook page throughout the week for updates on the contest as well as upcoming SOG products.

About:
SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer. Visit: www.sogknives.com

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Have recent comments by Dick Cheney regarding restrictions on High Capacity Firearms Magazines, combined with the Arizona shooting of 20 people by a mentally deranged individual spurred on President Obama to finally take on the politically dangerous topic of gun control?

The liberal left gun control organizations and anti-gun political fat cats, like New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, have publicly scolded the president for not moving faster to implement their anti freedom agendas. Up until now the president has shown great restraint from publicly identifying specific actions in the name of limiting the Second Amendment.

But is he now feeling bold enough to take on the majority of freedom loving Americans with the launch of a more gun control?

Announcements by Chris Mathews, Newsweek, and others seem to indicate that the President is planning to hold a press conference regarding just that topic – “increased gun control initiatives”.

When we asked John Lott, resident scholar at American Enterprise Institute & Author of More Guns, Less Crime? he noted: “It seems clear that the Obama administration is going to move openly to do what it has been doing quietly regarding gun control. Presumably he will push for re-instituting parts of the Assault Weapon Ban. ”

“There might also be changes regarding background checks. Both involve spending money on things that do not reduce crime.”

Make no mistake about it any attempt at additional federal gun control initiatives whether through new laws or executive orders (the easy way to gun control without facing Congress, with its new Tea Party & Libertarian backed members) will be a direct assault against the overall American consensus - that we do not need more restrictions on our second amendment freedoms.

“Obama has been a vicious anti-gunner forever. He has deceitfully thrown us a bone with signing into law our right to carry in national parks, but he and his anti-gun cronies would never fail to ever let a ‘tragedy go to waste.’ ”

Anyone paying attention to this master of smoke and mirrors knows he is always ready to pounce on our God given, Constitutionally guaranteed individual right to keep and bear arms, and I along with many freedom fighters feel it coming soon.”

“If we bend over and let it happen, we will get what we deserve. Now is the time to wallpaper and carpetbomb our elected officials and the media with the truth about more guns equal less crime, now more than ever. Give NRA memberships to everyone you know.” said Rock Star and NRA Board Member, Ted Nugent

Agreeing with Mr. Nugent, author and firearms law expert, Alan Korwin, believes it is the time for the Grass Roots Gun Lobby to be on the offensive.

“[It is well known that] the forces aligned against our civil right to arms are disgracefully using an assassin’s heinous crime to foment hatred and attack us, now is not the time to simply resist their power-hungry vitriol and bile, which will only make them push more strongly.

“Now is the time to advance a vigorous pro-rights agenda, because it is the righteous response to the problems their anti-freedom efforts create. Free people from the governmental chains that constrain them, and seek a more robust and fruitful expression of rights that are so fundamental to the American way of life.

“Force them to resist us, by taking the high moral ground on the constitutionally guaranteed right to defend innocent life against whatever evil may confront us.

“To begin, it is well past time to eliminate the obstacles and finally attain national [firearms] carry rights for all law-abiding adult Americans.”

So what should you, a concerned citizen of the United Sates, do in perpetration for this coming attack?

First join a group that supports your rights.
Step one, don’t wait for the main assault, be proactive, do something now. With that in mind, everyday Americans, should join one of the many grass roots gun rights organizations of which there are many including of course, the big dog in the room, the National Rifle Association (NRA).

For some the NRA may not be the best fit. That is OK because you have many other national and local pro gun groups to choose from.

National:

• Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)
• Gun Owners of America (GOA)

State & Local Level:

• Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL)
• Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA)
• Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL)
• Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA)
• Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA)
• These are just a few of the most active groups, there are many more in each state.

Gunny Wants you to like this page!

The second tool is Social Media.
The core of all these initiatives, both for and against gun control, is politicians and their support by their constituents. At the end of the day it is the people each politician directly represents telling them “don’t Sponsor Gun Control or loose your job next election” that will make the difference. We all know that politicians most of all want to keep their jobs.

That is where social media (primarily FaceBook, Twitter) comes in. “Bookmark”, “Tweet”, “Like” and “ReTweet” positive pro gun articles like this one and many others. Keep the social chatter dominated by Pro Gun News and drown out those pushing for taking away your freedoms. By keeping the general public seeing and reading pro gun news story’s, on the side of the issues that supports freedom, we make it easier for them to tell their politicians to keep on the same path. We also build a flood of “What Hot News Story’s” all in support of our freedoms and something political strategists will take notice of.

For many of you, you are already doing it on a small scale, just make a concentrated effort to spread support for gun rights among your networks of friends, fans and family. It is easy, if you are on FaceBook just click the “Like Button” at the top or bottom of this page, if your on delicious, Digg, Reddit, Stumble Upon or Twitter click any of the links found at the bottom of this page. It is that simple, you just took the first step to support your right to keep and bear arms. Felt good right? Now just pick another article and do it again.

It definitely seems that our President is ready to NOT let Arizona’s most recent tragedy “Go To Waste”. Don’t let anti freedom forces, like the Violence Policy Center, Brady Campaign and Mayors Against Illegal Guns influence our politicians and impose more restrictions on your second amendment rights.

Start now and “Join”, “Like” and “Tweet” your way to more Freedom and Less Gun Control.

An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject – Unknown

Banner Year For National Shooting Sports Foundation Websites & Online Media

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- For the first time ever, nssf.org saw more than 2 million unique visitors in 2010, with traffic to the website rising 51 percent compared to the previous year.

NSSF’s popular online shooting range directory, wheretoshoot.org, saw a 48 percent increase in traffic over 2009, with more than 1 million visits by 821,249 unique visitors in 2010.

NSSF also made huge strides in 2010 on websites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, creating a growing following. NSSF-produced videos on YouTube, for example, were viewed 639,000 times last year, up 517 percent from the year before.

NSSF’s YouTube following grew from 92 subscribers to more than 1,900 in just one year.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

SOG's "Are You The Gunny?" Contest

SOG Knives

Lynnwood, Washington --(Ammoland.com)- Do AmmoLand readers have the grit, guts and gall to show their best impersonation of the one and only Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey, a.k.a. The Gunny, to the world?

On Wednesday, December 8th, SOG Specialty Knives and Tools will kick off the “Are You The Gunny?” contest. Participants will be asked to videotape and upload their best Gunny impression to SOG’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SOGKnivesAndTools).

The best impression will be selected with a winner and guest flown to Las Vegas for the 2011 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and Conference. Besides gaining access to the show as a guest of SOG, the winner will be invited to a special cocktail party on the first night to meet The Gunny himself.

Full entry information and contest rules will be posted on the SOG Facebook page on Wednesday, along with a special video message from The Gunny. I have also included information below on some of the brand-new products SOG will be introducing at the 2011 SHOT Show.

After years as a drill instructor in the U.S. Marine Corps, R. Lee Ermey became widely known for his Academy Award-nominated performance in Full Metal Jacket as well as roles in Apocalypse Now, the Toy Story trilogy, and the History Channel series Lock N’ Load With R. Lee Ermey. Ermey is a spokesperson for SOG (www.sogknives.com), the favored brand for specialty knives and tools by the military, law enforcement, industrial tradesmen and outdoorsmen worldwide.

The SHOT Show is the world’s largest and most comprehensive trade show for professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries, and is the premier showcase of combined firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, optics and more. It will be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center from January 18-21. Full information can be found at www.shotshow.org.

• Double Headed Axe (F12-N)
  The SOG Double Headed Axe lets you get medieval when you work. Based on the construction and durability of the world renowned Tomahawk, but with a heavier two edged head, this formidable axe can shape, split and cut wood, harvest timber, as well as be used in military/LE operations for breaching, extraction, etc. It is big enough to exert significant power with a two-handed grip but light enough to use with a single hand.
• FastHawk (F06T-N)
  The SOG FastHawk is faster, lighter, more agile, and easier to carry than its sibling the Tactical Tomahawk. This is not to say it is not still powerful, versatile, and functional. It is a tool that will be used for much more than you might anticipate. Chopping, breaking, cutting, hammering, piercing, digging, prying, pounding shaving, notching, opening and throwing are all capabilities well within the FastHawk’s reach.
• Forge (FG01-L)
  The SOG Forge evokes a period in Japanese history when honor was the most highly coveted virtue; It was a time when everything was handmade with meticulous care. A good knife or sword was meant to last for life- and as such, The Forge is built using both traditional and modern methods. It projects a sense of elegance and sophistication at the same time- The VG-10 san mai blade is hammer forged creating the distinctive pattern and the handle is precisely fitted using a stepped topo design for exemplary balance and feel. And because so detail is overlooked, the sheath is as good as the knife- crafted in Japan from thick rich leather, with a splash design stitched into it’s face. A beautiful collectors item.
• Flash II Tanto (FSAT-98)
  The Flash II Tanto has got to be one of the coolest knives we’ve ever seen. Forget its wicked-quick blade access, that it handles like a race car on rails, or that it locks up like Alcatraz. It just looks and feels extraordinary. The Flash family of knives feature SOG Assisted Technology ™ (S.A.T.), which employs a powerful piston lock that is easily released with a sliding button.
• The Flash II Tanto (Partially Serrated) comes standard with glass-reinforced Zytel™ handle and partially serrated edge, Satin finished tanto blade. All Flash knives come standard with SOG’s patent pending, reversible bayonet mounted clip that ensures the lowest, most discreet carry possible. We also had the foresight to incorporate an additional safety lock that gives added security when the blade is closed.

About:
SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer. Visit: www.sogknives.com

Sportsman Channel Kicks-off “Show Us Your Buck” Facebook Campaign

Sportsman Channel

New York, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, wants to see your big bucks this hunting season.

Upload your best shots on Sportsman’s Facebook page (http://facebook.com/sportsmanchannel) for a chance to win a $25 Cabela’s gift card each week until year’s end.

But wait – there’s more! The winning photo, chosen by the elite Sportsman staff, will be Sportsman Channel’s Facebook profile picture for that entire week, seen by thousands of online fans! So instead of seeing Sportsman Channel’s logo when people log in to the Facebook page, they’ll see your photo!

Don’t hesitate and start uploading your best buck photos today. When uploading, include the words “Show us Your Buck” in the title. The only restriction is Sportsman Channel wants to see your mug with the buck photo. Photos can be of any size deer, taken any year, and with any choice of firearm or bow. You can submit as many photos as you wish. If you don’t win the first week, your photo could still be chosen the following week. Post your questions on Sportsman’s Facebook wall or send us an email at sportsman@thesportsmanchannel.com

And to see big bucks in real action, watch Full Draw Friday Nights on Sportsman Channel starting at 8 pm EST. The lineup includes: Limbsaver’s Own the Zone TV, Strickland’s Archery Adventures, Arrow Affliction, Maximum Archery World Tour, Limbsaver’s Hardcore Pursuit and Bowhunter TV.

Contest ends December 31, 2010.

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

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Del-Ton, Inc. Launches Facebook Page

Del-Ton, Inc

Elizabethtown, NC –-(Ammoland.com)- Del-Ton, Inc., a successful online dealer of AR-15 parts, accessories, rifle kits, and their own line of customizable rifles, has recently joined the popular social network, Facebook.

In an effort to connect with customers on a new level, Del-Ton chose the popular site Facebook, home to more than 500 million active users, as their platform to join the world of social media.

“We hope that creating a Facebook page will give our customers a way to interact with us and with each other,” says Kassandra Autry of Del-Ton. “We have opened up a new line of communication where our customers can share stories, photos and experiences with us and with fellow rifle enthusiasts.”

The Facebook page encourages users to share photos, videos and stories about their Del-Ton products. Del-Ton also hopes to gain new insight into the wants and needs of their customer base through the page.

Visit Del-Ton’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Elizabethtown-NC/Del-Ton-Inc/164204280259341.

To learn more about Del-Ton, Inc. visit www.del-ton.com, call (910) 645-2172

Del-Ton is a web-based business that specializes in AR-15 parts and accessories for the rifle enthusiast. We carry products from Wilson Arms, Yankee Hill Machine, DPMS, Ace Ltd, Vltor and Falcon Industries among others. We strive to offer competitive pricing with outstanding customer service, whether your order is for $5 or $5000.

ISSC Austria

WARE, MA --(Ammoland.com)- ISSC-Austria is sponsoring the world’s first Simul-Shoot Championship Series utilizing the latest scoring and communication technologies with Twitter and Facebook.

Participants can also fax or email scores.

The event will be held on one day around the world on October 30, 2010.

The event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity for new shooters to experience the thrill of competition, as well as seasoned shooters to hone their skills and, of course, this event is family friendly. Participants can use any pistol to compete as long as it is .22 LR.

Anyone interested in participating can shoot with an IDPA or USPSA affiliated club or compete as an individual. Interested participants can register by email at matches@issc-austria.com or fax at 413-967-7025. Complete information and downloadable registration form is available at ISSC-Austria.

The event has three stages that are as easy to set up as they are exciting to shoot. Individuals as well as groups can shoot the match and report their scores. Winning scores will be based on the total of all target points tallied from each stage. Competitors are encouraged to submit photos and videos.

On the day of the event, you can tweet your scores to @isscaustria or email them to matches@issc-austria.com or fax them to 413-967-7025. You are also invited to post images and videos (optional) to www.facebook.com\ISSCAustria or www.twitter.com/isscaustria.

Don’t miss the ISSC-Austria WSCS Match One: SHOOT BACK! Visit www.facebook.com\ISSCAustria or www.twitter.com/isscaustria. Contact ISSC-Austria for the retailer, club and individual sign-ups and information at matches@issc-austria.com

ISSC WSCS Shooters Target

About ISSC-Austria:
ISSC-Austria is the exclusive importer distributor and marketer of the M22 Range Pistol and MK22 Modern Sporting Rifle. www.issc-austria.com

Longleaf Camo Launches the Longleaf Photo Challenge

LongLeaf Camo

WEST POINT, Miss. –-(Ammoland.com)- Longleaf Camo has launched its Longleaf Photo Challenge on Facebook to get outdoorsmen, women and children excited about this year’s hunting season, and this is a challenge that really pays off.

Participants will be entered into a random prize drawing for every photo they submit, and there will be four winners: one man, one woman, one youth and a grand prize Longleaf Camo winner.

Prize packages total $1,750 in hunting gear from Longleaf Camo, Preston Pittman Game Calls, Mud River Dog Products, Buck Country Outdoor Products, Vicious Fishing, Wildgame Innovations and Buck Score.

As part of the Longleaf Photo Challenge, hunters are encouraged to post a variety of up to 10 different hunting or other outdoor photos to Longleaf Camo’s Facebook page from now until January 31, 2011.

“This really isn’t a photo contest,” said Rick Looser, President and CEO of Longleaf Camo. “It’s not about the composition or lighting of the photo, it’s about showing your love of hunting and nature. We want photos that tell your story.”

Longleaf Camo is challenging people nationwide to log on to its Facebook page and participate by “liking” the page and posting photos from hunts or other outdoor adventures.

For more information on the Longleaf Photo Challenge and for a complete list of rules and terms, please visit the company’s website, longleafcamo.com, or log on to the Longleaf Camo Facebook page, www.facebook.com/longleafcamo.

OTIS Hits The Bulls Eye By Launching Re-Designed Website

Otis Technology Gun Care

Lyons Falls, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Otis Technology is known for being on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to its automated facility, lean manufacturing processes, and superior quality products.

Otis cleaning systems are the most advanced gun care systems in the World. Even so, Otis Technology’s online presence didn’t portray that, until now.

Included in the re-design are new website features, instructional videos, an in-depth dealer page, and a “cleaning system selector”. These are just a few of the many improvements made to the site. The System Selector Application will allow users to input the caliber/gauge/mm of firearm(s) they own to receive a populated list of Otis systems that will clean their variety of firearms. This application will prove very helpful to the user.

“Otis Technology needs a website that showcases Otis’ excellence. From the cutting edge technology of our products to our roots within our community and industry involvement,” says Doreen Garrett, President and CEO of Otis.

“There is not a better time to launch a new website then during our 25th year in business. It’s the perfect time to reestablish our online identity.”

To compliment the re-designed site, Otis is continuously developing its social media presence. A Facebook fan page, tweets via Twitter, and instructional videos on YouTube are just a sampling of how Otis continues to increase its online presence.

“The web and social media are important to the continued growth of any company. In order to have 25 more successful years this step was necessary,” said Denise Miller, President of Sales and Marketing.

“It will also be easier for our customers and vendors to stay in touch with Otis. Social Media builds relationships with so many people and is a great asset. We are excited to share it with all of our customers and trade partners.”

Visit the new Otis Technology website at www.otistec.com. Check out the latest Otis news, the newest Otis products and get to know the Otis Pro Staff. Watch the new Otis Pro Staff commercial and share it with your friends. The Otis Technology site was re-designed in collaboration with Maguire/Reeder and Websitepipeline.

Founded in 1985, Otis Technology is now celebrating its 25th Anniversary. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the most advanced gun cleaning systems available on the market today.

For more information on this Press Release or any products included in our release log onto otistec.com

ISSC Austria

WARE, MA –-(Ammoland.com)- ISSC-Austria is sponsoring the world’s first Simul-Shoot Championship Series utilizing the latest scoring and communication technologies with Twitter and Facebook.

The event will be held on one day around the world on October 30, 2010. The event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity for new shooters to experience the thrill of competition, as well as seasoned shooters to hone their skills and, of course, this event is family friendly. Participants can use any pistol to compete as long as it is .22 LR.

Participants are encouraged to shoot with an IDPA or USPSA affiliated club but shooters may register and compete individually.

All pre-registration will be at www.issc-austria.com/matches. Participants will “tweet” their scores and target results via Twitter or post them onto ISSC’s Facebook Fan Page. At the end of the event, prizes will be awarded for High Overall, High Junior, High Senior and High Lady for each of the eight USPSA areas. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded. Prizes will be listed on the website and Facebook. For complete information on the first World Simul-Shoot Championship Series, log on to ISSC-Austria and click on the “Learn About Our Twitter Match” button.

The event has three stages that are as easy to set up as they are exciting to shoot. Individuals as well as groups can shoot the match and report their scores. Winning scores will be based on the total of all target points tallied from each stage. Competitors are encouraged to submit photos and videos.

WSCS Stage 1 Set Up
Tweet your score to @isscaustria, post your videos and pictures to the ISSC-Austria Facebook Fan Page or send them to matches@issc-austria.com where all scores will be compiled for valuable prizes and world ranking. Scores will be posted on the ISSC-Austria Facebook Fan Page. Don’t miss the ISSC-Austria WSCS Match One: SHOOT BACK! Visit www.facebook.com\ISSCAustria or www.twitter.com/isscaustria. Contact ISSC-Austria for the retailer, club and individual sign-ups and information at matches@issc-austria.com

ISSC WSCS Shooters Target

About ISSC-Austria:
ISSC-Austria is the exclusive importer distributor and marketer of the M22 Range Pistol and MK22 Modern Sporting Rifle. www.issc-austria.com

Team ITI Announces Launch Of Official Facebook Fan Page

International Training Inc

SHACKLESFORD, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Team International Training, Inc. (ITI), the leader in security training, today announced the official launch of the Team ITI Facebook Fan Page.

The goal of the page is to create a place for shooting sports enthusiasts and fans of ITI itself to interact directly with ITI team members and the company, where fans can discuss upcoming matches and classes that Team ITI members will be teaching.

The Team ITI Facebook Fan Page will also include:

• Images of the team, competitions and the ITI campuses and classes
• Videos from Team ITI’s matches
• A list of upcoming IPDA and USPSA matches, as well as classes instructed by Team ITI members
• A Discussion Tab for fans to start specific and dedicated conversations about Team ITI and ITI’s Virginia and Texas campuses

“With the recent announcement of the Team ITI shooting line up, we felt it was important to reach out to the competitive shooting community through the social networks they use. We knew creating a Facebook Fan Page was the best way to give our fans a platform by which they can directly keep up to date with what the team is doing,” commented Rob Middaugh, Team ITI Captain and Operations Manager for the ITI Virginia Campus.

About International Training, Inc.
International Training Incorporated (ITI) is a subsidiary of Wackenhut Services Inc. Founded in 1989; ITI is committed to providing benchmark security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality, customer service, and a fair price. ITI conducts both mobile and fixed site training in security assistance and security service programs for the U.S. Government, U.S. military, corporate America, and now private citizens. For more information on ITI or any of their courses, log on to www.itiwsi.com.

Friends of NRA

FAIRFAX, Va. –-(Ammoland.com)- The Central Adirondack Friends of NRA committee in Hoffmeister, New York, are the winners of a Friends of NRA Facebook contest.

Held with the intention of getting more volunteers and supporters involved with Friends of NRA on social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, the contest saw nearly 70 Friends of NRA committees participate.

“Utilizing social networks is a great way to quickly and easily coordinate events,” said Jeremy Greene, Event Services Manager.

“With contests like this, Friends of NRA hopes to introduce its supporters to the advantages of these services.”

The rules of the contest were simple: “Like” the Friends of NRA Facebook Fan Page and make a post stating which committee you belong to. At the end of the week, the committee with the most posts would be declared the winner.

For having the most posts, the Central Adirondack Friends of NRA received a Special Edition Dick Kirby Turkey Call, 1 of 250, to auction off at their upcoming banquet. Committee member Paul Shaw was the critical element in its win, mobilizing friends and supporters to participate.

“He is such a motivated volunteer, the spark plug of the committee,” said Jay Rusnock, NRA Field Representative for Upper New York. “If anyone could win this competition it would be him.”

Shaw is no stranger to making his committee run smoother with technology.

“When we started the committee in 2004 we were sending out invitations by mail. We realized we were wasting a lot of money and time so we started collecting names and utilizing a database,” he said. “We use the Internet and emails to get our word out and we’ve been very successful. You have to seize the power of the Internet.”

Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement, raises money, and gives 100% of the net proceeds to qualified local, state, and national programs. Working with the NRA’s field staff, thousands of volunteers nationwide participate in the program by organizing committees and planning events in their communities.

Central Adirondack’s Friends of NRA banquet will take place September 18, 2010, at the Morehouse Recreation Center in Hoffmeister, New York at 5:30 PM. For more information contact Dave Knapp at (518) 548-8550 or dbkpiseco@yahoo.com.

Visit the Friends of NRA website at www.friendsofnra.org. For more information contact Event Services Manager Jeremy Greene at (703) 267-1354 or jgreene@nrahq.org.

US Sportsmens Alliance Twitter Page

U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance

Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- I don’t know about you, but I have to watch the Wizard of Oz with my daughter several times each year.  In fact, it seems like I always have the song, “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” swirling around my head.

As I was thinking about e-mail, Facebook, YouTube, texting, blogs, forums and Twitter, a similar tune popped in my head –   “E-mail, Facebook and Twitter…Oh My!”

I know, it’s silly and I know that all of you rough and tough outdoor guys are going to laugh a little (or maybe a lot), about me watching the Wizard of Oz!  Come on, haven’t YOU ever had to watch it with your kids?  I promise I watch John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies too…

Anyway, who on earth knows what all these funky so-called “social media” things are?

Well, simply put, these are new communications tools helping us all keep up with family, friends and even co-workers.  In a way, they are almost like a “virtual sportsmen’s club.”

It seems like just yesterday folks were joining a sportsmen’s club to have place to shoot, meet up with other hunters, anglers and shooters to talk about what you did in the field.  Some of the best memories come from shooting the breeze with good friends and talking about the “one that got away” or that impossible shot you pulled off. You could walk in the clubhouse and there would be a pot of coffee brewing, deer heads on the wall, the American flag in the corner and you’d recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” before the meeting.

Of course, this is still what a lot of us do.  Nothing will ever take the place of good, old fashion face to face time at a local sportsmen’s haunt.

Social Media Connecting More Sportsmen
But, social media is providing us with another way to talk to each other.

Think about it, they are now making it easier than ever to post your deer picture or the video showing how hard you fought that Largemouth Bass on YouTube.  Your friends, even the guys you met last year on that hunting trip out west, can comment on it.  You can also e-mail the pictures to tons of friends from around the country or even text your buddy sitting in that duck blind a few hundred yards away to check up on how his day’s going.

While the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is still pretty “old school” on a lot of things (phone calls and personal letters still count in our book), we’re also working hard to get into this new world.

We have a Facebook page, a Twitter page, a YouTube page and a CamoSpace page.  Also, one of our biggest efforts to date is the Sentry Program that through email gives you access to important information on how to protect your hunting, fishing and trapping rights.  It also lets you easily pass it all on to lots of others.

We have a Sentry website that’s a one stop shop for things like hunting regulations, maps and weather. There’s contests running now and then and has a place to pin up your photos. Like I said, it’s kind of like a “virtual sportsman club” and its all yours at NO COST. Just need to give us a name, email, zip and phone number at www.ussportsmen.org/beasentry.

Get involved with the group that’s keeping it legal for everyone and check us out at all of our social sites.   Be a part of our virtual sportsman club today!

About:
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.