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Camp Perry to Host Final Rifle and Pistol Rio Olympic Trials
The Civilian Marksmanship Program announced that the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center will offer the first glimpse of the completed 2016 Olympic Rifle and Pistol teams traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the XXXI Olympiad as they are chosen during the concluding Olympic Trials match June 3-5, 2016. The trials will elect the final members for both Men's and Women's Air Rifle and Air Pistol events and are open for public viewing each day.
NASGW Announces 2016 Shooting Sports Industry Donations
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers and their trade partners, announced donations to three nonprofit organizations to support industry advocacy efforts for the upcoming elections.
MidwayUSA Introduces Deluxe Cotton Canvas Takedown Shotgun Case
MidwayUSA is pleased to announce the latest addition to their shooting gear lineup – the MidwayUSA Deluxe Cotton Canvas Takedown Shotgun Case. This shotgun case features a large external-zippered pocket, a brass zipper, plush micro-suede interior and genuine leather trim.
Doug Koenig Championship Season Presents Into the Fire
Tonight on Sportsman Channel at 7 p.m. EST, Doug Koenig Championship Season opens with Doug's turn at an afternoon Red Stag hunt in Argyll, Scotland. Fresh rubs along the mountainside trail leads Doug through patches of purple heather towards a bedded down Stag.
Hogue Inc. Introduces the X5 Knife
Hogue Inc. is proud to announce the X5, their latest and most distinctive knife. Designed by custom knifemaker Allen Elishewitz, it features a flipper that acts like an automated deployment blade.
Mossberg 500 FLEX 20-Ga. Earns Golden Bullseye Award
O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc. announced the earning of a Golden Bullseye Award for the 500 FLEX 20-gauge pump-action shotgun. Presented by America Rifleman magazine, the 500 FLEX 20-gauge took the 2016 title of Women's Innovation Product of the Year and Mossberg was presented with the award at the 2016 NRA Annual Meetings Convention in Louisville, KY, on May 20, 2016.
Springfield Armory Raises $22,500 To Benefit Chris Kyle FROG Foundation
Springfield Armory is pleased to announce that a very special, one of a kind pistol now has a new home. More importantly, the Chris Kyle FROG Foundation is the beneficiary of a new $22,500 donation.
Team Leupold Dominates the Field at 2016 Bianchi Cup
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., congratulates Team Leupold pros Doug Koenig and Tiffany Piper on their championship performances at the 2016 Bianchi Cup. For Koenig, this marks his record 17th Bianchi Cup championship, and comes under the new competition format that essentially requires two complete matches be shot.
SIG Electro-Optics TANGO6 Riflescope
SIG SAUER, Inc. and SIG Electro-Optics unveils the TANGO6 5-30x56mm tactical riflescope with patented LevelPlex technology. This scope introduces a new degree of long-range accuracy to any firearm by allowing the shooter to virtually eliminate gun and scope cant from the shooting equation.
TacticalWalls Reveals Hide-A-Mag
Those looking for an under-desk or counter-top solution to conceal a firearm or spare magazine now have an answer. Any spot measuring 4"x1"x1/4" can be a mounting spot for the TacticalWalls Hide-A-Mag, a magnetic mount that requires no gravity.
Colt Introduces Updated Models for Summer 2016
Colt announces updating its current handgun lineup. Updated models include the Delta Elite and Defender which have been thoroughly revised, and the Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun and stainless steel Rail Gun which are now offered in 9mm.
Registration Open for New England CMP Travel Games
Enthusiastic rifle and pistol shooters are encouraged to sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) latest travel games installment – the New England CMP Games, to be held Sept. 14-18, 2016, in Jericho, Vt. Registration officially opens June 1.
CMMG Accepts American Rifleman Golden Bullseye
CMMG proudly accepted the "Tactical Gun of the Year" from American Rifleman for the Mk47 MUTANT at the NRA Annual Meetings and Events in Louisville, Kentucky on May 20.
Financial Gift Challenge for Fathers in the Field
Larry and Brenda Potterfield partnered with Fathers in the Field Mentoring to launch an aggressive Grant Challenge to the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Industry. The Potterfields' $1M Financial Gift Challenge was made to lead the way by raising awareness, and to inspire mentors to engage with left behind and at-risk boys. They called for at least 10 other Industry Companies to partner with them and Fathers in the Field by committing a support gift pledge of $100,000 each to raise a minimum of $2,000,000 for this critical effort over the next decade.
FFLGuard Instrumental in Changes to ATF Revocation Hearing Process
ATF has amended the revocation hearing process and has quoted FFLGuard's 2012 letter criticizing the process extensively in its reasons for doing so. These changes were recently made final by publication in the May 23, 2016 edition of the Federal Register.
Crimson Trace Holster Assistance Continues
Crimson Trace is significantly helping customers with holster selections. This continuing holster assistance comes on the heels of the recent expansion of the packaging of a Crimson Trace Laserguard or Laserguard Pro combined with a custom Blade-Tech holster.
Leupold Partners with EraThr3
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is partnering with EraThr3 and Follow Through Consulting to offer up a very limited edition rifle, optics and training package, with the proceeds going to U.S. Marine Corps charities. Along with the EraThr3 rifle and Leupold Mark 6® 3-18x44mm riflescope, each purchase comes with three days of precision rifle instruction from Buck Doyle of Follow Through Consulting.
Trijicon Inc. Selects United Sporting Companies as Master Distributor of the Year
United Sporting Companies is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Trijicon, Inc. to receive the Master Distributor of the Year Award for its 2015 efforts.
Apex Sponsors 19th Massachusetts State IDPA Championship
Apex Tactical Specialties will be one of the major sponsors of the upcoming 19th Massachusetts State IDPA Championship which takes place the weekend of June 11 and 12 at the Woburn Sportsmen's Association in Bedford, Mass.
Brownells New Product Review
The Brownell's New Product Review video this week features Brownell's XM177 Flash Hider, Magpul Sand PMAG floor plates, Henning Shop Glock 43 "+2" magazine extensions and Super Tool Magnetic Locking Cases.