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National Police Week
Thousands of people will be visiting Washington, D.C. May 10-16 to observe National Police Week. Included in this group are almost 3,000 surviving family members and co-workers of America's fallen law enforcement heroes. This year, 127 officers who died in the line of duty in 2014 will be honored during National Police Week at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial's annual Candlelight Vigil and the Fraternal Order of Police and its Auxiliary's National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
Beretta Gallery Opens in Bass Pro Shops Memphis Pyramid
Beretta's third United States Gallery location opened this past week inside the Bass Pro Shops Memphis Pyramid, in Memphis, Tennessee.
S.W.A.T. Features Lone Wolf G9 Pistol
The June issue of S.W.A.T. Magazine includes a write-up of the the Lone Wolf G9 pistol -- a 9mm built on an AR chassis. In other features, there's a look at how to acquire guns and gear that represent superb investments for the rugged American individualist on a budget, and which statements should set off alarm bells when you read them on internet forums.
Former Outdoor Life Editor, Doug Howlett Now Blogging for The MAKO Group
The MAKO Group announces former Outdoor Life editor Doug Howlett will be blogging for the company when the company's new blog launches in early May. Howlett will be blogging on firearms, safety and family-friendly aspects of shooting and a "broad range of other topics."
Nikon Releases New PROSTAFF 7i Rangefinder
Nikon has expanded its line of accuracy-driven laser rangefinders with the addition of the new PROSTAFF 7i Laser Rangefinder.
Breakthrough's Military-Grade Solvent Now Available At Brownells.com
Breakthrough® Clean, is proud to announce that Brownells® is now carrying Breakthrough Military-Grade Solvent in the 2 ounce, 6 ounce, and 16 ounces bottles.
Do .22 Ammo Challenges Translate Into More Airgun Use?
Have limited supplies of .22 ammunition in recent years caused more sportsmen to make the switch to shooting airguns? Southwick Associates asked 4,500 shooters on ShooterSurvey.com and their responses might surprise you.
New Exhibitor Registration Opening Soon for SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range 2016
Registration for SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range™ 2016, the premier shooting event in the industry, will open for new exhibitors on Monday, May 4, 2015.
NSSF First Shots Big City Tour Rolling into Dallas Area
Participation in target shooting is at an all-time high, and newcomers will be able to see what all the excitement is about by attending a free First Shots® seminar at one of six Dallas-area target-shooting facilities May 1 through 3
This Week – World's Quickest Reloads & the 2015 SHOT Show Special
Smith & Wesson Pro Jerry Miculek attempts to set a new speed record with his revolver that may be the fastest reloads ever caught on camera. Plus, Mr. Flintlock, George Sutton tries to flip a coin with a .50 caliber round ball. That's on Shooting USA's Impossible Shots, only on Outdoor Channel.
Otis Sponsors 11-Year Old Shooter
Otis Technology is proud to announce its sponsorship of competitive shooter Gia Rocco. At the age of eleven, she's taking the competitive shooting world by storm.
NSSF Appoints Pedder New Manager, Outreach and Diversity
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, has appointed Samantha Pedder as its new Manager, Outreach and Diversity.
Big Rock Survey Highlights Female Buying Behaviors
Based on a recent survey compiled by Big Rock Sports, LLC, 51 percent of outdoor sporting goods retailers in the US saw growth in their female customer group from 2013 to 2015. Moreover, 55 percent of retailers surveyed project an increase in their number of female customers this year and beyond.
Blade-Tech Launches Facebook Giveaway Contest
Blade-Tech Industries announced that it has teamed up with 11 partner vendors to offer 15 prizes in the continuation of its 2015 Kick-Off Giveaway. These Giveaways and Contests will run through September 1st.
SureFire Introduces The Quietest .30 Caliber Suppressor On The Market
SureFire, LLC has begun accepting orders for the latest model in its high-performance line of SOCOM Fast-Attach® sound suppressors. The new SOCOM300-SPS is the quietest suppressor ever built for 300 Black Out (subsonic and supersonic), .308 and 300 Win Mag.
Arsenal, Inc. Products in Short Supply
Arsenal has serious military obligations throughout the world. Due to military contracts and required replenishment of depleted stores of firearms, certain Arsenal, Inc. products are in short supply. The SLR-107FR and SLR-104UR are not currently available.
Special Harrison Design/Elite Warrior Armament Pistol Raffle
Guns For A Cause, an online nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its latest firearm raffle benefitting Dave Berryhill, who is fighting to conquer the cancer afflicting him. The grand prize for this raffle is a one of a kind pistol, which is a collaborative effort between Chuck Warner of Elite Warrior Armament (EWA) and John Harrison of Harrison Design.
Boberg Arms XR9-S Featured in RECOIL Magazine
Boberg Arms Corporation's XR9-S subcompact is featured on the cover of the RECOIL magazine's latest issue. This issue of RECOIL is available now on newsstands nationwide.
OGIO Launches Assortment of Bags and Packs in Mossy Oak Camo
OGIO has launched a line of Mossy Oak camo gear, travel, backpack, ATV, waterproof and hydration products into the hunting and sporting goods channel. The Mossy Oak OGIO bags feature Mossy Oak Break-Up® and Break-Up Infinity® with Break-Up Country™ coming early fall.
Cabela's Seeks Associate Category Manager
Cabela's has an opportunity for an Associate Category Manager Retail/Assistant Buyer-New Hand Guns to work in our Firearms-Shooting department. This position is located at our corporate offices in Sidney, Nebraska.