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Beretta U.S.A. Announces Organizational Change
Beretta U.S.A. Corp. announced today that Jeff Cooper, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, has left employment with the Company to pursue other opportunities. An immediate replacement for Cooper will not be sought. Effective immediately, Ryan Muety is promoted to Vice-President of Commercial Sales and Marketing. Rafe Bennett, Vice-President of Marketing and Customer Service, and Chris Recchia, Vice-President of Sales and Channel Marketing, will report to Muety and will assume increased responsibilities within the Company as well.
Marval A. Hornady, 102, of Grand Island died Friday
When her husband, Joyce, was killed in a plane crash on Jan. 15, 1981, Mrs. Hornady took over as chairman of the board and secretary of the corporation. Along with her son, Steve, and daughter, Margaret, Hornady Manufacturing did not falter and has become the success story it is due to "family values, American work ethic, and ingenuity".
Streamlight Introduces TLR-2HL G with Green Laser
Streamlight® Inc.introduces the TLR-2 HL® G, a high lumen (HL) gun-mounted tactical light with green aiming laser. Using C4 LED technology it provides users full situational awareness by flooding an area with 720 lumens of brightness in a wide beam pattern.
UTG's New Keymod Compatible Sling Swivel Adaptors
Leapers UTG has released two brand new sling swivel adapters to go hand in hand with their high quality rail systems. The TL-SWPK01 is a unit designed for multi rail applications, and can easily be converted to fit Mil- STD -1913 rails as well as the increasingly popular Keymod system.
Dead Air Armament Now Shipping Sandman Suppressor Line
Dead Air Armament, distributed through BPI Outdoors announce sthe 7.62 Sandman™ product line-up of suppressors is now shipping to distributors nationwide.
Newest Brownells 1911 Catalog Now Available
Brownells has released the eleventh edition of its very popular catalog specifically for the 1911; devoted entirely to John Browning's timeless pistol design.
XS Sight Systems Gains New Wholesaler
XS Sight Systems, the leading manufacturer of hunting and tactical sights, is excited to announce a new functioning wholesaler relationship with Green Supply, Inc.
Warne Introduces New Pic Rails
Warne Scope Mounts has introduced new Picatinny rails for the Nosler M48, Ruger American Centerfire and the Browning AB 3, in flat Zero MOA and tapered 20MOA configurations. Warne Tactical Bases are designed around the Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rail system.
Recreational Shooters Drive Business
The March issue of Shooting Industry provides dealers with useful tactics for capturing sales within the burgeoning recreational shooter market. In "Recreational Shooters Bring Big Business," Carolee Anita Boyles examines the shift in this profitable demographic, and speaks to dealers to understand how best to cater to these new customers while building rapport — and sales — with specialized customer service.
Inaugural Match for CMP's Talladega Marksmanship Park Set for June 2015
The first official matches at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Talladega Marksmanship Park are set for Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2015. Saturday, June 6, will feature the John C. Garand D-Day Anniversary Match – commemorating not only the opening match at CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, but the 71st anniversary of the Allied Forces landing at Normandy Beach in France back in 1944.
Action Target to Create Official IDPA Steel Practice Target
Action Target announced that it has partnered up with the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) to create the organization's official steel practice target named the PT IDPA Practice Torso. The new target features a regulation torso shape including scoring zones with reactive swinging plates to provide instant visual and audible feedback for accurate shots.
North American Sportshow Announces Fundraiser Kick-Off for HAVA
The North American Virtual Sportshow announces their first online auction for the benefit of American Veterans Afield (HAVA). This auction fundraiser, hosted by GunBroker.com, opened on February 23, 2015, with three stages of exciting auction items open to bidding for two-week periods.
Apex Sponsors Smith & Wesson PanAmerican Invitational IDPA Championship
Apex Tactical Specialties announced it will be one of the major sponsors of the Smith & Wesson PanAmerican Invitational IDPA Championship this month in Puerto Rico.
Trainers, Speakers to Highlight Concealed Carry Expo
The United States Concealed Carry Association will host its first Concealed Carry Expo in West Bend, Wisc. May 8, 9 and 10 at the Washington County Fair Park. Speakers confirmed for the event include Dave Young, founder and director of Arma Training, USCCA contributing writer Beth Alcazar and George Harris, co-founder of the SIG Academy.
TROY a Title Sponsor of 2015 Lights, Sights & Lasers US Tour
Khyber Interactive Associates announced that TROY Industries has come aboard as a title sponsor of this year's Lights, Sights, Lasers tour. The Lights, Sights & Lasers US Tour is intended for firearms instructors and tactical officers along with law enforcement and military personnel assigned to specialty details/assignments.
Comp-Tac Neutral Cant Holster
Comp-Tac Victory Gear is now offering the popular appendix carry, hybrid holster, The Neutral Cant with a black leather backing.
New Survival Series Video Available from Panteao
Panteao Productions announced the release of the next video title in the new Make Ready to Survive instructional video series. Suburban & City Environment is now available streaming to Panteao subscribers. The DVD versions will begin shipping next week.
Sponsorship Opportunities for 2015 Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match
MOLON LABE is the theme of the fourth annual Zombies in the Heartland / Pandemic 2015 3-Gun Match that will take place May 29 through May 31 at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. Sponsors are encouraged to attend and shoot the match on Industry Day, an event scheduled just for them on May 28, 2015.
MGM Targets Craig Outzen Dominates 3GN Western Regional
Last weekend at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting range in Hurricane, UT, the first major match of the 3 gun season was held. After completing the 8 stages with rifle targets out to 335 yards, slug targets out to 150 yards, and a 40 round shotgun stage, Craig Outzen handed out an austere beat down to all comers.
Atlanta Arms Announces New Target Defense Ammunition
Atlanta Arms announced its new line of Target/Defense Ammunition. The first calibers to be offered will be the .40 S&W 180 GR HP and .45 ACP 230 HP. This ammunition has been thoroughly tested by industry professionals.