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Shooting Illustrated’s June 2016 Issue
Pick up a copy of the June issue of Shooting Illustrated, on newsstands now, as this is the magazine's final newsstand edition. Beginning with the July 2016 issue, Shooting Illustrated will be an Official Journal of the National Rifle Association.
AR9 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine
The Wilson Combat AR9 9mm pistol caliber carbine was designed to be the new standard in pistol caliber carbine reliability. The use of common 9mm service pistol magazines makes it an ideal choice for patrol, home defense and cost-effective tactical training.
FFLGuard and FastBound Team Up
FFLGuard announced that it is partnering with the innovative team at FastBound to support their cloud-based ATF compliance software Acquisition and Disposition Record software for Federal Firearms Licensees.
RCBS' New M1000 Scale for Serious Reloaders
The new M1000 mechanical scale provides right- or left-handed operation and a wealth of big-time features at an affordable price. Featuring a proven design that lets you weigh up to 1,000 grains with +/-0.1-grain accuracy, the M1000 also offers RCBS' magnetic damping system for fast readings, and maintenance-free movement.
American Rifleman names Precision Hunter Ammunition of the Year
Hornady Manufacturing received a National Rifle Association Publications Golden Bullseye Award during a special ceremony at the 2016 NRA Annual Meetings. Hornady received the award for Precision Hunter with ELD-X bullet, which has been chosen as the 2016 Ammunition Product of the Year by American Rifleman magazine.
This Week on Guns & Gear
This week, Guns & Gear features the new Smith & Wesson revolvers with LaserMax lasers; supreme gun cleaning products from Slip2000; Mossberg's Patriot rifle; Springfield Armory's .45 and 9mm 1911 RO Compacts; and Stag Arms' competition-ready Model 3T.
This Week on GUNTALK Television
This week on GUNTALK, we put out the call for family and friends to nominate a person who deserved to win a day of training with Chris Cerino. The winner had no idea what was waiting for him when he arrived home.
FMG's Online Editor Talks Carry at Home
FMG Online Editor Mark Kakkuri is inspired by the late, great gun-guy Jeff Cooper's adage "if you can't put your hand on your gun right now, all this training is wasted" in his online reviews of the Nighthawk Custom T4 (9mm only) and Stirn IWB holster for comfortable, inside-the-home concealed carry. He also shares some great how-to videos of the orange-colored Kershaw Leek knife.
STI International Hires Josh Dow as Gun Production Manager
STI International recently announced the appointment of Josh Dow as Gun Production Manager. Josh had most recently been the Machine Shop Manager at STI, where he implemented changes that improved machining operations and increased productivity.
Action Target Releases New Shooting Stalls
Action Target Inc. announces its release of the Sentry Stall: a new stall design for indoor shooting ranges. The Sentry Stall, in addition to Action Target's industry-leading Defender Stall, allows range owners to customize their ranges with a selection of stall designs and options.
XS Sight Systems, Inc. Pulls Trigger on Expansion Plans
Due to an increase in customer demand for its products and the need for additional operating space, XS Sight Systems has expanded into a new location. The company will move its operations further down the road to 2401 Ludelle St., Fort Worth, Texas.
Armscor-Rock Island Armory Summer Kickoff Ammo Giveaway
Armscor-Rock Island Armory is kicking off the summer with a special promotion for its TCM Series fans. Any purchase of the M22 TCM BA rifle qualifies the buyer for a free box of TCM ammo upon registering the firearm with Armscor-RIA.
MidwayUSA Introduces Deluxe Cotton Canvas Pistol Case
MidwayUSA is pleased to announce the latest addition to their shooting gear lineup – the MidwayUSA Deluxe Cotton Canvas Pistol Case. The pistol case is part of a new offering of high quality Deluxe Cotton Canvas Cases from MidwayUSA.
Leapers UTG Firearm Mounted Light
Leapers UTG new LT-ELP123R-A Firearm Mounted Light features reduced weight, slim profile, and bilateral on/off manipulation. 400 lumen performance with 3 hour extended runtime comes standard. Preset flood focus designed ideally for instantaneous whole target identification makes the LT-ELP123R-A ideal for home defense firearms, particularly when mounted on pistols.
Outtech Seeking South Texas Regional Manager Candidates
Currently Outtech is seeking candidates for an Outdoor Division Regional Manager for southern Texas. This position will professionally represent Outtech vendors to retailers within a territory by providing outstanding sales and customer service.
Front Line Holsters on Sale
Front Line holsters are exclusively available at IDFholsters.com and are currently 30% off with free shipping on all orders through midnight on Memorial Day. Their handmade holsters are made for all popular handgun models and sizes.
Oakwood Controls at SOFIC 2016
Oakwood Controls is proud to announce their participation at SOFIC 2016. Oakwood Controls' President, John Huang will be leading a presentation discussing the benefits of electronic target systems to special operations training.
Henry Repeating Arms Honored Heroes
Henry Repeating Arms presented tribute rifles to eight deserving individuals who serve the state and country at The National NRA Foundation Banquet and Auction at the Kentucky International Convention Center as part of The NRA 2016 Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
S&W M&P22 Compact Pistol with Cerakote Flat Dark Earth Frame Finish
Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that it has added a new model to the company's line of M&P polymer pistols with the introduction of the M&P22 Compact pistol in durable Cerakote Flat Dark Earth (FDE) frame finish. The American-made M&P22 Compact .22 LR pistol delivers M&P accuracy and reliability in a fun-to-shoot, compact profile.
Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P SHIELD Ported Models With Tritium Night Sights
Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that the company's popular Performance Center Ported M&P Shield pistol, in both 9mm and .40 S&W with factory ported barrel and slide, is now available with front and rear tritium night sights. Whether used as a backup sidearm for police personnel, a deep concealment pistol for plain-clothes officers, or a self-protection firearm for consumers, the Performance Center Ported M&P Shield with new night sights enhances sight acquisition in all low-light situations.