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SIG SAUER P226 Air Pistol Wins Award
The new SIG SAUER P226 Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) air pistol has been named Editors' Choice by On Target magazine. The SIG P226 semi-automatic ASP air pistol is ideal for training with the added benefit of reduced cost and minimal noise.
Walker's Partners With Shooting Professional Jessie Duff
Walker's, pioneers in hearing protection and enhancement, announces their partnership with shooting professional, Jessie Duff. For over 25 years Walker's has developed innovative solutions for hearing protection & enhancement.
5.11 Tactical a Sponsor of the 2016 Lights, Sights & Lasers US Tour
Khyber Interactive Associates announced that 5.11 Tactical has come aboard as a platinum sponsor of the 2016 Lights, Sights, Lasers tour. Created in 2012, the Annual Lights Sights Lasers U.S. Tour, is the free training initiative aimed at educating law enforcement and military personnel across the country.
Aimpoint Launches AR-Ready Micro Line
Aimpoint has announced the addition of a new line of pre-mounted Micro T-2 and Micro H-2 sights, that are immediately ready for use on AR-15 and M4 Carbine style rifles.
Colt Defense Announces Court Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization
Colt Defense LLC announces the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") has confirmed the Company's Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization. Upon completion of the restructuring process -expected to occur in the coming weeks- the Company will have significantly restructured and reduced debt, improved capital structure and enhanced its liquidity profile. The Company will also have a new lease for its West Hartford Facility and a reaffirmed relationship with the UAW.
Ares Armor Changes Name to American Weapons Components
Ares Armor announced a corporate name change to American Weapons Components, Inc. The new name realigns the brand with its core business of providing high quality gun parts and accessories to firearms enthusiasts nationwide, while emphasizing the company's long-standing commitment to U.S. manufacturing.
2016 Lights Sights Lasers U.S. Tour
Khyber Interactive Associates announces the official launch of the 2016 Lights Sights Lasers U.S. Tour, marking the 4th year of the highly celebrated touring training event. The Annual Lights Sights Lasers U.S. Tour is the only nationally touring, cost free production of its kind.
Bushnell Binoculars and Riflescope Win OpticsPlanet Brilliance Awards
Online retailer OpticsPlanet has awarded Bushnell the Best Birding Binocular and Best Airgun Riflescope in its 2015 Brilliance Awards. Decided by popular vote, the Brilliance Awards annually recognize the best of the best in performance optics.
Vista Outdoor Names Grindle as President of its Outdoor Products Segment
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE:VSTO) has named Kelly T. Grindle as President of its Outdoor Products segment, effective January 4, 2016. David White will continue in his role, as President of the Shooting Sports segment.
Breakthrough Clean Technologies Partners With Falkor Defense
Breakthrough Clean Technologies announced their partnership with firearms manufacturer, Falkor Defense . Falkor Defense will be offering Breakthrough Clean Technologies products with every firearm sold. Falkor Defense has also implemented Breakthrough's solvent, and lubricants to their manufacturing/ production process.
Trijicon Launches Nationwide Retail Initiative to Increase Brand Awareness
Trijicon®, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions to military, law enforcement and individual customers, is pleased to announce their recent partnership with Experticity to utilize innovative sales programs, 3point5 and Promotive.
NYT/CBS Poll Shows Majority Rejects Gun Prohibition Agenda
Last week's New York Times/CBS News poll that found more people reject the notion of banning so-called "assault weapons" shows that a majority of Americans are now rejecting the anti-gun agenda, the Second Amendment Foundation said.
Desert Eagles in Stainless Steel
A year has passed since Magnum Research first introduced the .50 AE Mark XIX pistol in stainless steel. Now, the company is proud to announce the much anticipated introduction of the stainless steel Desert Eagle in .357 and .44 Magnum.
SIG SAUER X-RAY3 Sights
The blacked-out rear sight and the high contrast front sight of the X-RAY3 make target acquisition faster in any light conditions. This 3-Dot tritium system has a glowing illumination in low-light and remains bright and white for daylight conditions.
Ruger American Rifle Magnum Calibers, New Scope Package
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. introduces the Ruger American Rifle Magnum in 7mm Remington Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. Ruger is also excited to partner with another industry powerhouse, Vortex Optics, to offer the all-new Ruger American Rifle Vortex Scope Package.
Daniel Defense Adds DDM4 300S
Daniel Defense announced that it has added the DDM4 300S to its offering of Short Barreled Rifles. The 300S was designed for those demanding a high-performance, short barrel rifle chambered in 300 Blackout. Built around a 10.3" barrel, the 300S uses standard 5.56 bolts and magazines to deliver .30 caliber projectiles
Potterfields Issue $1,000,000 Challenge Grant with Fathers in the Field
Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA, and Fathers in the Field Mentoring, have joined to launch an aggressive Mentoring Challenge to the Hunting and Shooting Industry – If not us, then who?
Swab-its Adds Moosehead Trading Post To U.S. Dealer Network
Swab-its®, the makers of Bore-whips™, Bore-tips® and Gun-tips™, announced that Moosehead Trading Post in Maine has joined its rapidly expanding list of retailers.
BLACKHAWK! Named Best Holster Brand in the OpticsPlanet Brilliance Awards
Online retailer OpticsPlanet has named BLACKHAWK! leading manufacturer of high-tech holsters and tactical accessories, Best Holster Brand, Best Tactical Vest and Best Soft Pistol Case in its 2015 Brilliance Awards. Decided by popular vote, the Brilliance Awards annually recognize the best of the best in performance optics and shooting equipment.
Weatherby Introduces the Vanguard Dangerous Game Rifle
Weatherby Inc. introduced the DGR, one of the latest iterations of the Vanguard series that debuted in the late 1960s. The Vanguard Dangerous Game Rifle is economical, has an accuracy guarantee, is chambered for the .375 H&H Magnum and features the New England Custom Gun rear sight with a Williams Gun Sight Co. hooded front sight..