Outdoor News Daily

McLean, Va. – FNH USA announced during the recent IACP conference in New Orleans, La. that the FN SCAR, the only battle rifle selected for use by United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM) since the release of the M4/M16 over 40 years ago, will be available for purchase by law enforcement agencies in 2008.

With nine innovative configurations of the rifle, the adaptability and modularity of the rifle offers the SWAT team member or marksman virtually everything an officer needs to effectively and quickly complete a mission.
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MESQUITE, TX — Cover Your Bass introduces “The Bassroom” the complete portable privacy system that allows you to spend more time on the water fishing by eliminating those inconvenient moments.

Cover Your Bass is the culmination of research and development from innovators Matt and Kirk Smith, a father/son team of fishermen from Texas, who have created the ultimate portable bathroom for your fishing boat.
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Clear Lake State Park will host a “GO-Get Outdoors” day devoted to the latest in hunting gear and gadgets on Friday, Oct. 19, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., park visitors can check out the latest hunting gear from local sporting good vendors. Beginning at 7 p.m., campers are invited to participate in a chili cook-off.
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SOUTHLAKE, TX PulseTech® Products Corporation introduces Xtreme Charge,
the first true Next Generation 12-volt battery charger that provides users
with the industrys most advanced charging and maintenance system to date.

Our goal with the Xtreme Charge product family is to commercialize many
years of R&D for the US Military into a unique product that addresses many
of the feature and usage challenges facing both battery distributors and end
users, said Pete Smith, President of PulseTech Products Corporation. Since
1994, PulseTech Products Corporation has earned an international reputation
for maximizing battery performance while minimizing battery-related expenses
for individuals, companies, fleets and military forces.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL–ACR Electronics, Inc., the leader in safety and
survival technologies has introduced the worlds newest and smallest
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) the MicroFix, a one-button activated,
emergency signaling device for hunters, hikers, climbers and outdoorsmen.

The MicroFix, which has just received FCC approvals, is 35% smaller and 25%
lighter than its predecessor, the ACR TerraFix, a PLB that aided in the
rescue of a number of distressed outdoors enthusiasts around the world over
the course of the last two years.
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