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Normandy Joins Firearms Policy Coalition Board of Directors
Firearms Policy Coalition announces E. Alan Normandy's election to its board of directors.
SilencerCo Returns as Tier One Sponsor of ASA
The American Suppressor Association (ASA) announces that SilencerCo is returning as a Tier One Sponsor of the American Suppressor Association for 2015.
Crosman Wins Gold In UK's Airgun Shooter Awards
The Crosman 2250XL "Ratcatcher" has achieved the coveted gold medal in the Best CO2 Rifle category of the UK's 2014 Airgun Shooter Awards. The latest award comes after the introduction of the new, longer-barrelled 'XL Ratty' – a model which has increased the appeal of the established 2250 range.
GunBroker.com Releases List of Top 5 Best Selling Firearms for January 2015
GunBroker.com has released its list of Top 5 Best Selling Firearms for January 2015. Kel Tec KSG was the #1 best selling new Pump Action Shotgun.
Doug Koenig Championship Season Presents 2014 Sportsman's Team Challenge
Team Smith & Wesson, represented by Doug Koenig, Jerry Miculek and Michael Plaxco, shoots shotguns, rimfire rifles and centerfire handguns in the latest installment of Doug Koenig Championship Season. They performed at the Sportsman's Team Challenge in Mable Falls, Texas in the annual competition for 2014.
Scott Abrams Joins Signal 9 Defense
Signal 9 Defense announces the appointment of Scott Abrams as National Accounts Director. Scott brings more than 20 years of experience in the outdoor and sporting goods industry to Signal 9.
SilencerCo Offers $129 50-State-Legal NFA Gun Trust
SilencerCo announced the debut of EasyTrust, a service that both simplifies and lowers the cost of creating a legally-valid gun trust. Priced at just $129.99, the online service removes several steps in the process of purchasing silencers and other items regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA), while also protecting the rights of individuals, families and groups to own, transfer and possess NFA-regulated firearms.
Birchwood Casey Gun Cleaning Accessories
Birchwood Casey introduces a new line of durable, high quality gun cleaning patches and phosphor bronze bore brushes designed for shooters who want to maintain clean, accurate firearms.
Lyman Gun Mat
Lyman has introduced their Essential Gun Maintenance Mat. Lyman's breakthrough design overcomes the shortcomings of traditional flat mats. Incorporating a collection of slightly recessed sections, the design keeps small items organized and secure from rolling off the bench and contains small spills during cleaning and lubrication.
Vista Outdoor Names Communications Managers for Shooting Sports and Outdoor Products
Vista Outdoor Inc.has named J.J. Reich and Jake Edson as Communications Managers for its two business segments. Reich and Edson will oversee the writing and distribution of company news as well as assisting media members with requests and product information. They will be the day-to-day contacts for endemic media and will guide editorial coverage and media events.
Brownells Title Sponsors Miss BattleBorn – Janna Reeves
Brownells announced its primary sponsorship of popular 3-Gun pro shooter Janna Reeves. Also known as "Miss BattleBorn," Reeves picked up a firearm for the first time just four years ago in 2011.
AFRA Supports New Member at Congressional Hearing
AFRA, the American Firearms Retailers Association, reported that they supported a new AFRA member, Andrew Clyde, of Clyde Armory, Inc., as he testified on Capitol Hill. Mr. Clyde of Athens, Georgia gave testimony before the U.S. House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee regarding the abuse his company suffered at the hands of an IRS seizure of nearly a million dollars of lawfully earned small business revenue.
CCRKBA Wins SAF-Funded Case On Interstate Handgun Transfer Ban
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms announced Wednesday that they won a major federal court ruling in a US District Court in the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. The court held that current law requiring residency for handgun transfers is unconstitutional.
Chuck Buck-Third Generation Buck Knife Family Member
The Buck family, the Buck Knives company and millions of outdoors lovers have lost a very special man with the passing of Charles T. (Chuck) Buck, 78, February 6, 2015, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Born May 13, 1936, in San Diego California, to the late Alfred and Ida (Shapter) Buck, Chuck was a man of deep faith.
CrossBreed Holsters Introduces the Pac Mat
The Pac Mat by CrossBreed offers a safe and secure way to carry in briefcases, messenger bags, bugout bags, backpacks, etc. The Pac Mat is a combination of a CrossBreed® modular holster and a sturdy kydex flat panel lined with loop Velcro® Brand Fastener.
Kimber to Sponsor 2015 Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals
Kimber, Mfg., Inc.announces that it will be returning in 2015 as a sponsor of the 18th Annual Smith & Wesson International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Indoor Nationals. As part of their support, Kimber will be co-hosting the Safety Officer Appreciation Dinner and donating a Kimber 1911-style pistol for the match prize table.
Smith & Wesson Raises $35,000 For Local Charities Through Annual Game Dinner
Volunteers gathered early on the morning of January 24th to finalize meal preparations for Smith & Wesson's annual Game Dinner. More than 60 dedicated individuals teamed up to help generate $35,000 for local charities from proceeds raised at the dinner. This year's event provided meals to over 500 guests who dined on wild game appetizers and entrees.
Starline Brass Launches New Quick Tips Video Series
Starline Brass is kicking off a new video series for their online media content platform featuring "Quick Tips" from Starline's Process Manager, Hunter Pilant. In each of the new "Quick Tips" videos, Hunter shares his knowledge and expertise for beginning and advanced reloaders.
All New Forged Mil-spec A2 Carry Handle Sight by Leapers/UTG
Leapers/UTG has risen to the challenge of making their already widely successful Mil-spec A2 carry handle sight even better by using 7075 T6 aircraft grade aluminum and forging it from one piece.
Crimson Trace Laser Sights Help Survive Situations
Now entering its second season, First Person Defender, an action-packed web video series from Gun Talk TV, takes regular "good guys" (and gals) and puts them in an intense, real life, self-defense situation. FPD uses realistic Simunition™ ammunition with real firearms to drive the message home and let the audience experience the action as lifelike as possible. The converted guns and ammo for the scenarios, often equipped with Crimson Trace laser sights, turn the force-on-force training into an educational experience to help viewers learn what works—and what does not work.