SHOOTING HUNTING OUTDOOR TRADE SHOW 1979–2017 NEW PRODUCT REPORTS
FEATURES
NEWS
Country musicians talk about their passion for music and for hunting. SEE PAGE 50
S&W’s updated M&P M2.0 is right on target. SEE PAGE 12
TWIN PASSIONS
SHOT Daily scours the floor to find the latest in knives from the show P. 14. Also, see what’s new in accessories P. 28.
SUBTLE CHANGES
CLEAR OBJECTIVE
RIMFIRE REDEFINED
Konus intends to raise its profile in the United States. SEE PAGE 48
Savage unveils the highperformance bolt-action B Series. SEE PAGE 68
DAY 3, JANUARY 19, 2 017
T H E DA I LY N E WS O F T H E 2 0 17 L AS V EGAS S H OT S H OW B ROUG H T TO YOU BY T H E B O N N I E R CO R P O RAT I O N A N D T H E N SS F
Hybrid Pack for Women Looking to bring its signature highquality designs and features to the first woman-specific, Western-oriented daypack in the Extreme line, Alps OutdoorZ has created the Monarch X. “After successfully introducing the Extreme line of hunting packs, we knew we couldn’t stop there,” says product manager Zach Scheidegger. That was the impetus for the new Monarch X daypack–meat hauler hybrid. It can be used as a standard daypack, but it also gives the user the option of hauling out meat with the built-in stowaway meat shelf. The shoulder straps and waist belt are designed to fit a woman’s physique more comfortably than a standard hunting pack. Dual aluminum stays help distribute the weight evenly, while Lycra shoulder straps with built-in load lifters and a molded foam waist belt ensure a comfortable fit. Booth #3551. (alpsoutdoorz.com)
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A Renewal of Hope
SSF president and CEO Steve Sanetti began his presentation on Tuesday night at the State of the Industry dinner with a confession. “Just a few short months ago, I had absolutely no idea what kind of speech I would be making tonight,” he told the audience. “Would it be one of resolve, preparing ourselves for a bitter and protracted onslaught that was promised and predicted? That certainly seemed likely. But something whispered, ‘Wait…. “And so I did. As we saw, for all the plans being made to fight the good fight, that strategy thankfully was sidetracked. We are profoundly grateful to those who so generously supported our #GUNVOTE voter education and registration initiative efforts. Now we look forward with new hope to a period in which we may breathe a bit easier.”
After reviewing a number of programs that NSSF has instituted to promote the safe and responsible use of firearms, Sanetti concluded by returning to his main theme. “We hope that the unity our industry has shown will continue, and that we will continue to work together, not just in times of peril, but in recognition that our cause is right, and true, and enshrined by the drafters of our Constitution. And by doing so, we can turn our hopes into reality. “Now, make no mistake. There remain many who are of the belief that firearms and their makers and owners are not entitled to our beliefs, our livelihoods, or our way of life. We should never be complacent. Their will is determined and their resources are enormous. And they bristle at the opportunity which they just had struck from their hands. It is in times of peace when we must allo-
cate our resources to prepare for the next battle, whenever it may come. “The divisions within our nation are deep. I hope that the measures I’ve outlined tonight and our outreach efforts will strike enough of a chord in our opposition, or at least in the general public, to command their attention. We know not all will agree, but we ask those who are sincere in the dual goals of protecting the Constitutional rights of all Americans and making America a safer place to join us. “Let’s renew our determination, our courage, and our hope for the future. For it is upon us to demonstrate to our divided and anxious nation that ours is indeed the best way ahead. If we act with fairness, in a spirit of inclusion, then our hope of better days for our industry, our customers, and the general public will surely be fulfilled.”
NSSF president and CEO Steve Sanetti told the audience at the State of the Industry dinner, “Let’s renew our determination, our courage, and our hope for the future.”
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