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ASP Now Shipping LockWrite Pen Key
Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) is shipping the new LockWrite Pen. This patented, fully funtional writing instrument is combined with a heat treated, ASP quality, handcuff key.
DeSantis Introduces Speed Scabbard for the Shield
DeSantis Gunhide®, a division of HELGEN Industries Inc., introduces a new holster fit for the #002, Speed Scabbard® -- S&W M&P Shield 9/40.
MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup Celebrates 35th Anniversary
A record-setting 295 competitors will compete in the 35th anniversary of the MidwayUSA & Bianchi Cup, from May 21-24 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Columbia, Missouri. Featuring $500,000 in cash and prizes, the Bianchi Cup is the richest and most prestigious shooting tournament in the world.
Viridian® Introduces the First Taclight for S&W Shield
Viridian® has launched the first taclight for the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield. The new Reactor™ TL (RTL) taclight has advanced Radiance™ combat optics, offers a powerful 140 lumen light, with constant or strobe modes, and ECR™ Instant-On technology.
NSSF Steps Up at JP RM3G
For this year's special edition JP Enterprises Rocky Mountain 3-Gun World Championship, NSSF has joined over 100 sponsors to sponsor the international event held August 5-10, 2014 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico.
NSSF Offering Target Shooting Program Grants to Colleges
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is making a total of $100,000 in grants available to public and private colleges for start-ups of new target-shooting clubs and teams. The grants are provided through NSSF's Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative.
Smith & Wesson® Supports Two Local Children's Charities with Night of Live Comedy
Smith & Wesson employees organized a live comedy show, which drew a sell-out crowd of 600 friends including many local businesses and supporters of Shriners Hospital for Children and Ronald McDonald House two great children's charities at The Cedar's Banquet Hall for a night of laughter and goodwill.
Adam Weatherby Joins Weatherby®, Inc. as EVP/COO
Family leadership of Weatherby®, Inc. continues with Adam Weatherby joining the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Ruger American Rifle Now Available in Predator Models
Ruger announces an all-new Predator version of the Ruger American Rifle®. The Predator model includes all the features of the original Ruger American Rifle, plus a moss green stock, a heavier tapered, threaded barrel and a factory installed one-piece aluminum scope rail. It is available in six calibers - .223 Rem (featuring a 1:8 Twist), .204 Ruger, .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Wants to Put A Trauma Kit In Every School
Buckeye Firearms Foundation has announced an initiative to put a medical "trauma kit" in every school in Ohio. While schools have fire extinguishers, first aid kits and AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators), few have trauma kits to deal with the primary cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44- blood loss.
Custom Adjustable Turrets Available for the Trijicon AccuPoint Riflescopes
Fans of the Trijicon AccuPoint riflescope series can now harness the maximum range potential from their optics with new, custom laser-engraved adjustable turrets available from Kenton Industries.
SilencerCo Deploys Limited-Edition T-Shirts to Benefit Operation Supply Drop
SilencerCo announced a limited-edition run of T-shirts to aid military charity Operation Supply Drop and their upcoming event, "8-Bit Salute." The company will donate $5 from each sale to the organization.
Leica Rangemaster CRF 1000-R Wins Outdoor Life's 2014 Editor's Choice Award
Leica Sport Optics is honored to receive Outdoor Life's 2014 Editor's Choice Award for the CRF 1000-R rangefinder.
GLC Shooting Academy Returns As Major Sponsor Of Comp-Tac Republic Of Texas IDPA Championship
IDPA announced that GLC Shooting Academy, a Texas based shooting school founded by Gordon Carrell and dedicated to improving shooters' skills for recreation, competition and self-defense, has returned as one of the major sponsors of the Comp-Tac Republic of Texas IDPA Championship.
Rock Island Armory's .22 TCM Micromag In American Handgunner July/Aug. Issue
Rock Island Armory's .22 TCM Series represents the epitome of custom innovation in the July/August issue of American Handgunner. Editor Roy Huntington commissions Fred Craig, custom gunsmith and co-creator of the original .22 TCM, to create three guns - a custom TCM .22 VZ and two stock models of the Micro Mag 9mm/22 TCM Target and the TCM 22 Midsize Standard.
DeSantis Mini Scabbard Available for Laser-mounted Pistols
DeSantis Gunhide®, a division of HELGEN Industries Inc., introduces two new availabilities for the #019 Mini Scabbard® -- for small pistols using frame-mounted lasers.
Limited Shooting Areas Available for SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range™
With the support of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range™ will be held at the Boulder Pistol & Rifle Range, Boulder City, Nevada on Monday, January 19, 2015. Some spaces are still available.
GunBroker.com Releases Top 5 Best Selling Firearms for April 2014
GunBroker.com has released its list of Top 5 best selling used firearms for April 2014, breaking out categories for New, Used, and New/Used combined. Ruger GP-100 tops the list as the best selling new Revolver.
Diamondback NAVSPECWAR Edition Auction on Gunbroker.com
In recognition of the commitment to the elite forces of the United States, Diamondback Firearms and its partners have joined together to create a special package that will be auctioned on Gunbroker.com. The DiamondbackNAVSPECWAR Editions Auction will run through June 1, 2014.
DeSantis Dual Carry II Holster Available for New Fits
DeSantis Gunhide®, a division of HELGEN Industries Inc., introduces 3 new holster availabilities for the #033 Dual Carry II. It's now available for the Ruger SR9C/SR40C, the Ruger LC9 and the Springfield XDs 9mm/.45.