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Vance Outdoors Honored as 2014 Ruger Retailer of the Year
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that Vance Outdoors of Ohio was named the 2014 Ruger Retailer of the Year. Founder Richard Vance and his sons, Todd and Doug, were recognized for their support of Ruger, their merchandising strategy, their range programs and their industry leadership in firearms retailing.
GUNTALK Donates $50,000 to the Crime Prevention Research Center
At the 2015 NRA Annual Meetings last weekend in Nashville, TN, Tom Gresham's GUNTALK, a nationally-syndicated radio talk show, made a $50,000 donation to a leading research center for crime prevention. The CPRC is a research and education organization dedicated to conducting academic quality research on the relationship between laws regulating the ownership or use of guns, crime, and public safety, and it educates the public on the results of this research.
MAKO Group Exhibits Product Line at NRA Annual Meeting
The MAKO Group, Premier Industry Ally Partner of the NRA, was honored to exhibit their product lines at the 144th National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Nashville, Tenn.Their brands include Meprolight, FAB Defense, Front Line Holsters, E-Lander Mags and RTS Targets.
Eusebio Wins Again at 2015 USPSA Area 6
Atlanta Arms announced Team member KC Eusebio's overall match win at the 2015 USPSA Area 6 Championship held at the Universal Shooting Academy on April 10th-12th in Frostproof, Florida.
Lipsey's Offers Ruger Flattop .357 Magnum/9mm Convertible Revolver
Lipsey's, nationally renowned firearms distributor, has completed collaboration and development with Ruger to create the highly anticipated Ruger Flattop 357 Magnum / 9mm Convertible revolver.
Trijicon Unveils Two Options For AccuPoint Series
AccuPoint riflescope fans have long desired enhanced versatility in low to medium power ranges. Satisfying consumer demand, Trijicon is now launching the 1-6x24 and 2.5-12.5x42 AccuPoint models.
Crimson Trace Founder Lewis Danielson Honored by NRA
Lewis Danielson, Crimson Trace's Founder and Chairman of the Board, has received the National Rifle Association's Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award.
Trijicon Updates Compact ACOG Series
Retaining the same legendary features as traditional models, GEN2 ACOG models now feature easy-to-use finger adjusters, watertight gaskets and a redesigned forged-housing, offering unprecedented reliability and durability in the most compromising conditions.
ARES Defense Systems to Expand International Sales Organization
ARES Defense Systems has plans to expand its international sales organization throughout 2015 and is looking to partner with international sales representatives to cover key territories in Europe, Middle East, Central & South America and Pacific Asia.
UTG's T8 2-16X44 CQB/MRC IE Scope
Leapers UTG introduced a new 2-16X44 CQB/MRC IE Scope in UTG T8 series. "T8" represents the 8x zoom ratio.
Registration Open for 2015 Trijicon Shooting Challenge Open
Trijicon, Inc. announces that registration for the 2015 Trijicon Shooting Challenge is now open.
CrossBreed Adds to the Modular Holster Line
CrossBreed Holsters adds a Flashlight Holder, Handcuff case and OC Carrier to their modular holster systems. Stemming from the original Velcro Brand backed Ohai Modular Holster, CrossBreed has taken the Ohai holster and built an entire brand of modular components.
ARES Modular Patrol Rifle to Begin Shipping
ARES Defense will begin shipping a new rifle platform for the American police officer and for citizens seeking a tactical rifle with a more traditional style buttstock and no pistol grip. The innovative and patented ARES MPR (Modular Patrol Rifle) is the first in its class of semi-automatic patrol rifles that delivers the modularity and firepower of an M4 type carbine but in a traditional rifle configuration.
Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger Wins NRA Golden Bullseye
Battenfeld Technologies, Inc., a division of Smith & Wesson, today announced that the Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger has received the National Rifle Association (NRA) Golden Bullseye Award for "Accessory of the Year" from American Rifleman Magazine.
Smith & Wesson Model 69 Revolver Scores Golden Bullseye
Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that its Model 69 revolver has received the National Rifle Association (NRA) Golden Bullseye Award for "Handgun of the Year" from Shooting Illustrated magazine.
Shooting Illustrated Honors Federal Premium HST
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) Shooting Illustratedmagazine has awarded Federal Premium® Personal Defense® HST® with the Golden Bullseye Award for 2015 Ammunition Product of the Year.
Spirit of Blue Awards Safety Grant to Rochester Police Department
The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Rochester Police Department for the purchase of 8 ballistic vests, valued at $10,440. Funding for the grant was provided by a generous gift from the Rochester Lancers who raised funds at their December 27th game dedicated to honoring area first responders.
Federal Premium Names David Frederickson Honorary Historian
Federal Premium Ammunition is proud to name David "Doc" Frederickson its honorary historian. Since the company's founding in 1922, Federal Premium has revolutionized the science of ammunition production, and Frederickson has captured nearly all of the company's landmark achievements with a collection of memorabilia spanning this rich history.
American Handgunner Special Edition Features S&W 686 Plus
Smith & Wesson's Performance Center Model 686 Plus is featured on the cover of the 2015 American Handgunner Special Edition. Contributing Editor Richard Mann offers readers his review — and reveals why it's "one wicked wheelgun."
Shooting Illustrated Features the Beretta/Wilson Combat 92G Brigadier Tactical
The May issue of Shooting Illustrated, on newsstands now, covers the Beretta/Wilson Combat 92G Brigadier Tactical model. Known for the company's excellent 1911s and AR-15s, Wilson Combat brings its superior array of accessories and upgrades to the Beretta 92, now in its 30th year of service with the U.S. Armed Forces.