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NASGW Makes $20,000 HAVA Donation
Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and the National Association Of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) jointly announce a large donation to the HAVA mission of service to disabled military veterans and their families as they try to re-build their lives after devastating injury. The award was announced at the October 15, 2014 kick-off of the annual NASGW meetings in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Wilson Combat .308 AR Rifles
Wilson Combat announces the availability of our new large format BILLet-AR rifles in .308 Winchester caliber. These all-new rifles utilize our in-house BILLet-AR receiver technology to build the next generation of lightweight but accurate and reliable semi-automatic rifles suitable for a variety of tactical and outdoor roles.
Ruger Named "Manufacturer of the Year"
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been recognized as the Firearms Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers for the eighth consecutive year. The presentation of the award was made during the Association's 41st Annual Meeting at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas by NASGW Chairman Kent Williams and Vice Chair / Director Pete Brownell.
XS Sight Systems Sponsors Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals
XS Sight Systems, makers of firearm sights that give the user considerable advantages in the highly dynamic world of threat situations, has joined the growing list of returning major sponsors supporting the 2014 Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals.
Brownells Latest AR-15/M16 Catalog
Brownells announces the release of AR-15 Catalog #10. With 104 pages, it contains hundreds of products for building, customizing, repairing and cleaning America's favorite firearm. With 104 pages, it contains hundreds of products for building, customizing, repairing and cleaning America's favorite firearm.
Safariland Group Selected as Equipment Supplier for US Air Force Security Forces
The Safariland Group announced that its distributor, Garrett Container, was awarded a $17.7M contract from the United States Air Force for law enforcement equipment. As the majority equipment supplier for this contract, The Safariland Group products, including Monadnock® batons, Safariland® tactical holsters and accessory kits, and Second Chance® body armor, will be supplied to the Air Force Security Forces over the five-year contract period.
Americase, Inc. Announces 30th Anniversary
Americase, Inc. announces that they are celebrating their 30th year of business. Bill Kinsala, Americase Founder, started building custom gun cases for competitive shooters in 1985.
Lights, Sights, Lasers Training Workshop at Yuma, Arizona
The Lights, Sights, Lasers 2014 US Tour is completing its final stop, this in Yuma, AZ, this week. The Lights, Sights, Lasers Tour has been delivering world-class training by Wes Doss and his team of Khyber professionals to multiple local, state and federal agencies across the United States.
Tactical Gear And Training Featured In The American Handgunner Tactical 2015 Special Edition
Quality training and top-grade gear are the two most important aspects of preparation for any scenario, and the American Handgunner Tactical 2015 Special Edition provides invaluable information on all things tactical.
Steyr Arms Now Shipping AUG A3 M1 Rifle Platform
Steyr Arms has begun shipping the new multi-configurable M1 variant of the AUG A3 bullpup rifle platform to dealers and distributors. Utilizing an optics attachment platform similar to the rare and much-sought-after AUG A2, the AUG A3 M1 will be available nationwide in a Short-Rail version, a High-Rail version as well as an Integrated-Optic version with either a 1.5X or 3X scope.
Crimson Trace Scores NASGW Accessory Manufacturing Award
Crimson Trace has earned the Excellence in Accessory Manufacturing award from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW). The honor was presented during the recent NASGW Annual Meeting and Expo held in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Crimson Trace Honors Media Members
Crimson Trace recently honored two shooting sports media members for professionally communicating about concealed carry techniques and self-defense firearms.
Eagle Imports Receives NASGW 2014 Excellence in Imports Awards
Eagle Imports, Inc. announces that it has received the inaugural 2014 Excellence in Imports Award from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW). The award was presented to Michael Sodini, President of Eagle Imports, Inc., during the 2014 Awards Reception & Dinner, held during the NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mossberg Scores Second Industry Innovator Award
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., America's oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, was presented with the "2014 Innovator of the Year" Award during the opening night festivities at the 2014 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesaler (NASGW) Expo & 41st Annual Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Guncrafter Industries Adds Model No. 5 To The Lineup
Guncrafter Industries expands the "M" series of pistols built to handle the powerful 50 GI to include the Model No. 5. The "M5" is based on the already successful Concealed Carry Option "CCO" offering a truly "Big Bore Compact. "
Colt Launches Loyal Customer Rebate Program
Colt's Manufacturing Company is now offering a Loyal Customer Rebate Program for qualifying Colt handgun purchases. The program offers a $100 pre-paid rebate card for the purchase of a Colt O1991 Government Model pistol, and a $75 pre-paid rebate card with the purchase of an O6790 Mustang XSP or O6891 Mustang Pocketlite.
Streamlight Debuts Double Clutch USB
Streamlight® Inc. introduced the Double Clutch™ USB, a compact, low-profile LED headlamp that is USB rechargeable, with optional battery back-up. The new light features both spot and flood beams -- for either distance or close-up lighting needs -- and provides high and low intensity settings for each beam mode.
Brownells Releases Emergency And Survival Pandemic Kits
Brownells now offers two Emergency & Survival Gear Essentials Kits specifically designed for pandemic preparedness, with both kits containing filter masks, nitrile gloves, first-aid kits and hygiene supplies in an organizer bag with an ESG hook-and-loop patch for instant identification.
Lights, Sights, Lasers Tour at Richland, WA
The Lights, Sights, Lasers free training was attended by seventy peace officers at the Richland Police Training Facility last month. This no-cost accredited training workshop provided students with professional instruction from Wes Doss of Khyber Training and incorporated lights, sights and weapon-mounted lasers throughout the curriculum.
GLOCK Returns As Major Sponsor Of S&W IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals
GLOCK, the nation's leading pistol provider to American law enforcement agencies and maker of some of the most popular pistols used in the shooting sports, is back as a major sponsor of one of IDPA's most popular new championships, the Smith & Wesson Back Up Gun Nationals.