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MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

- AWARDS -
Franchi announces that the company’s Momentum bolt-action rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster has been selected for Shoot ON’s 2024 Excellence Award. The Franchi Momentum-series bolt-action rifles are now offered in several distinct models and a broad range of calibers to meet specific hunting needs.
- CONTESTS -
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced its 2026 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest, with entries due by May 2, 2025. The 2026 featured species is the barn owl.
- EVENTS -
PARD Optics announces its attendance at the upcoming MIDSTATES Winter Rendezvous, January 15-17, in Phoenix, Ariz. PARD will be showcasing a wide range of products built around their proprietary night vision, thermal and multi spectral imaging technology.
Vortex® will be at booth 4012 at the 2025 WHCE February 13-16, 2025 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. And, we’re bringing along plenty of glass and one incredible giveaway.
We can’t wait to join thousands of other turkey fanatics at this year’s NWTF Convention and Sport Show, February 12-16 in Nashville, Tenn. It’s one of our favorite events of the year, and with a brand-new product launching day one of the show and a limited-edition giveaway, we’re going to make this NWTF our biggest yet.

HIVIZ® Shooting Systems will be attending the 2025 Mid-States Winter Rendezvous, January 15-17 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Visit Booth #1139 for a firsthand look at the full range of innovative products designed to enhance your shooting.
AGM Global Vision announces its participation in the Mid-States Winter Rendezvous, January 15 - 17, 2025, in Phoenix. Attendees are invited to visit AGM at Booth #841 to explore our latest advancements in thermal imaging and night vision technology.
Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA) will be exhibiting at the Mid-States Distributing 2025 Winter Rendezvous. The Winter Rendezvous will be held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center from January 15 to 17, 2025. Attendees can visit POF-USA at booth 730 to explore the company’s latest firearms, accessories, and product offerings. 
- GEAR -
Premier Body Armor announces exciting new updates to its innovative Level IIIA helmet. The Fortis Ballistic Helmet is now available in two new colors— Green and Flat Dark Earth (FDE)—and includes a new 2XL size. Additionally, the helmet has received aesthetic upgrades, offering a fresh look while maintaining its industry-leading performance.

- HUNTING -
By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions closed in hunting district 121 on Saturday, Jan. 11, at one-half hour after sunset.
There’s still time for Arizona hunters to take aim at some of the best wing-shooting opportunities the state has to offer — but the clock is ticking.
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to waterfowl hunting in Utah, as well as the harvest rules for bears, cougars and furbearer species, and a few other items during a public meeting on Thursday.
- INDUSTRY -
X-Vision Optics announces the addition of Rachel Moldenhauer to the team. Rachel’s passion for the outdoors, dedication to enhancing the customer journey, and exceptional teamwork make her a perfect fit for X-Vision Optics.

SIGHTRON announces they have promoted John Long to the position of Director of Sales. In his new role, John will be responsible for all domestic and global sales, rep groups, marketing, product development and training. Long will report directly to SIGHTRON’s president.
Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets announce its strategic partnership with H&G Outdoors, a family-owned sales representative agency in the outdoor sporting goods and shooting sports industries. Founded in 1978, H&G Outdoors has decades of experience and a well-established presence in the outdoor market.
AGM Global Vision announces the addition of Keith Weaver to the team as our new Key Account Manager. With 20 years of experience in the shooting optics industry, Keith brings expertise, strategic insight, and a proven ability to drive growth and foster strong relationships with key accounts.
Winchester Safes announces that industry veteran Eric Hawkins has joined the team as National Sales Representative. Eric brings decades of sales and distribution experience from Don Coffey Company, a respected leader in the sporting goods industry.

NSSF® commends U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) introduction of S. 65, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The legislation was introduced with 44 additional co-sponsors to protect law-abiding concealed carry permit holders from being forced to navigate a patchwork of varying gun control laws when crossing state lines.
- MEDIA -
In this week’s episode of The High Road with Keith Warren, “Part 2” of the two-part series titled “Earn A Buck Challenge,” we take viewers to the Texas Gulf Coast prairie where the High Road Team is aggressively taking on a serious wildlife management program. Hosts Keith Warren and Johnny Piazza teamed up with Pyramyd Air to help drive sales of Big Bore air rifles and more.
- NEW PRODUCTS -
NEXTORCH  North America, announces the TA30W EDC Flashlight with 1500 Lumen Warm White LED Light. The TA30W is a versatile and reliable flashlight featuring a 4500K warm white LED that delivers enhanced color accuracy and visibility in low-light environments.
Dead Down Wind® is raising the bar for hunting laundry with its new dual laundry pack featuring washing detergent sheets and dryer sheets in their BLACK Premium line, available now. Dead Down Wind’s 3-phase system – Laundry, Hygiene, and Field – eliminates odors at the source, and this dual pack fits right in.

Federal Ammunition announces new handgun ammunition options for 2025. Several new options will be added to the Federal Premium HST, Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep, Federal American Eagle, and Federal Power-Shok Handgun product lines.
Lapua has announced the addition of 7mm PRC Cartridge Cases for long-range precision shooters, hunters, and accuracy enthusiasts. Available fall 2025, Lapua will begin offering the highest quality 7mm PRC cartridge cases for its loyal followers through Lapua authorized retailers.
Heckler & Koch announces the release of the new VP9A1. The VP9A1 is the latest product released by HK-USA designed specifically for the US market. New VP9 A1 variants include F (full-size) K (compact) models.
Taylor’s & Company announces the introduction of the TC73 Lever Action Rifle. This will be the first Taylor’s firearm manufactured by the company completely in the USA with 100% USA made parts.
Liberty Ammunition is launching a ground-breaking 9mm self-defense round. Stop by the Liberty Ammunition SHOT Show booth to learn more. Our SHOT Show Booth is #10265.
CCI Ammunition announces several new loads for 2025 which includes all-new Suppressor Max 22 LR and Uppercut 22 WMR, plus a new lineup of Blazer Brass Hollow Point handgun ammunition.
KRISS USA announced the KYMERA, a hammer-fired modular handgun. The KYMERA Modular Handgun will make its official debut at the SHOT Show.
BPI Outdoors / Bergara® rifles introduces the ultimate rimfire rifle for competitive shooters in the steel barrel version and a carbon barrel version for small game hunters seeking a lightweight durable rifle.
New for 2025, Berger announces new 6.8mm/.277” Dia. 150 Grain Hybrid Target bullets. The new Berger 270 caliber 150 gr. Hybrid Target was born from a partnership with long-range enthusiasts loading for modern 6.8 Western and 277 Fury platforms seeking a high-performance projectile.
- OPTICS -
Leica Sport Optics is launching a brand-new riflescope series catering specifically to owners of the finest luxury rifles. The Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes are polished by hand in a special process to receive a unique shine.
The GPO CENTURI 4-16x44i FFP Super Compact riflescope redefines this with its impressive dimensions. At just 9.9 inches long and weighing a mere 20 ounces, this FFP milliradian scope redefines expectations for high-performance compact optics.
Meprolight® will launch the MVO™ family of professional variable power rifle optics at the 2025 SHOT Show. The line of scopes represents the culmination of intelligent optical design, superior components, and world-class manufacturing.
- ORGANIZATIONS -
The Gamekeepers of Mossy Oak® announces a new collaboration with Nutrien Ag Solutions®. Recognized in the outdoor lifestyle community for our commitment to land stewardship, conservation, and love of wildlife, we are united in working toward a shared goal to care for the land and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
- PARTNERSHIPS -
Silencer Central announces a strategic partnership with Brownell’s. Through this partnership, Brownell’s online suppressor purchases will be fulfilled using the Delivered by Silencer Central program.
- PRODUCT NEWS -
URSI Gear teamed up with TWN Industries, the leader in hydrographic film, to bring Emerge 2.0 Camouflage into the world of hard goods.
- RETAIL -
HOIST® announces its upcoming retail expansion into national supermarket chain, Publix. This new partnership will see the brand’s products available in 1,309 Publix locations across the southeast– including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
- SHIPPING -
Remington Ammunition announces the availability of Low Decibel .410 Bore shotshell. The new addition to Remington's extensive ammunition lineup is now shipping to retailers nationwide.
- SHOT SHOW -
AG Composites announces the debut of its latest composite and fiberglass stocks for the iconic M1A rifle. The highly anticipated unveiling will occur at the 2025 SHOT Show. Attendees can visit AG Composites at booth #42126.
WATCHTOWER Firearms is set to make waves in Las Vegas. This year, they’re bringing along an impressive lineup of Ambassadors. Get ready for an exciting opportunity to connect with Nick Carriker, Mark Dambrosio, Victor Marx, Nick "Pew View" Johnson, LTC Allen B. West, and Sheriff Lamb as they share their stories and insights from booth #72226.
Vihtavuori will be exhibiting in booth #11227 at the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV, January 21-24. The 2025 SHOT Show will be held in the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum
Sticky Holsters announces our attendance at the SHOT Show 2025. We invite attendees to visit us at Booth VE1 41822 to explore our latest line of innovative holster products, designed for ultimate comfort and security.
Traditions® Performance Firearms announces its participation at the 2025 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, scheduled for January 21st at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada.
The National Archery in the Schools Program will be attending, as an exhibitor, the 2025 Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show put on by the National Shooting Sports Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RETAY USA, a Banshee Brands LLC, brand, will be exhibiting at the 2025 SHOT Show® at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, in Booth 70743 in Caesars Forum. RETAY’s latest advancements will take center stage at the show. Among the highlights are the Air Control Extreme (ACE) and ACE TYPE R Shotguns.
- SPONSORSHIPS -
G2 Ranch continues as a proud partner of Keith Warren and The High Road Group. For years, G2 Ranch has relied on the power and experience of Keith Warren and The High Road Group to aggressively compete in the crowded hunting space, selling hunts.
- STATE AGENCIES -
With cold temperatures becoming more consistent throughout the state, more people are enjoying ice fishing, skating, hockey and other outdoor adventures. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to have fun but always use caution when venturing onto or near ice.
- SWEEPSTAKES -
Taurus USA is supporting the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) by donating the Taurus Expedition, our first bolt-action rifle, paired with a premium Leupold scope, to their latest sweepstakes. One lucky winner will take home this powerful combination—the perfect setup for your next hunt.
- TELEVISION -
Outdoor Action TV announces that Fishing The Midwest will now be available for streaming on all its connected devices, including the Outdoor Action TV app and FAST channels.
Reel in the excitement as ‘Major League Fishing Saturdays’ continues on Outdoor Channel from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. This block of unbeatable angling programming features the best tournament content from Major League Fishing and keeps fans glued to the action on the water.
Pursuit Media TV, LLC is pleased to highlight the largest number of diverse competitive fishing tours and events available for television viewers.
 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 200,000 SIG red dot optics.

The reason? An “ingestion hazard.”

No, the red dots in question are not so small as to be edible.

The ingestion hazard is the button cell battery that powers the 230,000 Romeo5s covered in the recall.

The CPSC is requiring the recall for two reasons — neither of which are directly related to the operation of the optic.

Seems the included battery is not in child-resistant packaging. That’s required under Reese’s Law, a 2022 law named for an 18-month old child (Reese Hamsmith) who died after ingesting a button cell battery.

The law says “Individually packaged button/coin cell batteries (sold individually or packaged separately with a product using these batteries) must comply with 16 CFR 1700.15 poison prevention standards for child resistant packaging.”

If you’re wondering why you have to fight to open button batteries included with optics and other similarly powered products, now you have your answer. The child resistant packaging isn’t an option -even if the battery’s included inside another package.

Additionally, the CPSC says, SIG failed to meet the warning label requirements for the batteries on the optic itself. A warning label is required to be on the optic, warning users that the product contains a button cell battery. You can check the image below to see how SIG has been forced to remedy the issue.

It’s important to note that despite the recall, there have been no reported injuries.

As far as specifics, the recall covers SIG SAUER ROMEO5 Red Dot Sights, Models SOR52001 and 7400579 (a part included with Model SORJ53101).

The sights covered in the recall contain either a letter “K” or “M” as the last digit of the serial number. ROMEO5 owners can find that serial number printed on the bottom of their sight.

To check that, you will need to use a T10 Torx driver to separate the optic itself from the mount. The serial number will be on the bottom of the optic assembly.

After checking your optic, SIG reminds owners the four mounting screws should be torqued to a spec of 8 in/lbs. Please note that’s “Inch pounds” not “foot pounds” - there’s a big difference.

If your Romeo5 has a letter “K” or “M” as the last digit of the serial number, yours is included in the recall. Here’s the “old” cap with the “new” cap as illustrated by SIG. Screenshot from https://www.sigsauer.com/romeo5-recall.

The red dots in question were, according to the CPSC, sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s Sportsman’s Warehouse, Academy Sports, Schools and “other stores and independent firearms and equipment stores nationwide.”

They were also sold online at Sigsauer.com, Amazon.com, Opticsplanet.com, EuroOptic.com, Palmettostatearmory.com, Midwayusa.com, Chattanoogashooting.com, Gritrsports.com, Bereli.com, Battlehawk.com, “and other online websites” from February 2023 through December 2024. The prices ranged from $130-200.

Consumers are told to “stop using the recalled firearm sights and contact Sig Sauer for instructions on how to submit a picture of the serial number to receive a free recall kit.

That recall kit will include a new battery cap (with the required labeling) and an updated instruction manual.

Questions? You can contact SIG SAUER at (603) 610-3000, via email at ROMEO5Recall@sigsauer.com or online here.

As always, we’ll keep you posted.

— Jim Shepherd

 
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