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Ruger Promotes Leska to VP, Sales
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces the promotion of Shawn Leska to Vice President of Sales, effective November 6, 2015. Mr. Leska has been a Ruger employee for more than 26 years
Bass Pro Shops Honors Veterans
Bass Pro Shops is honoring the brave men and women in uniform this November and December by hosting fundraising months that invite customers to join in the cause to support two leading organizations for service members, military families, and veterans.
IMR 4955 Added to Enduron Smokeless Powder Series
IMR Legendary Powders is pleased to announce IMR 4955, the latest introduction to the Enduron series of smokeless powders. IMR 4955 lands between IMR 4451 and IMR 7977 on the burn rate chart and is an ideal choice for many popular calibers such as 270 Winchester, 25-06 Remington and the 300 Winchester Magnum.
Swab-its Welcomes Sprague's Sports To U.S. Dealer Network
Swab-its®, the makers of Bore-whips™, Bore-tips® and Gun-tips™, announced that Sprague's Sports in Arizona has joined its rapidly expanding list of retailers.
2A Armament Introduces Titanium 308 Takedown Pins
2A Armament has announced the release of their new Titanium 308 Takedown Pins. The LR-308/SR-25 Titanium takedown pin set features a through drilled design for maximum weight savings in an LR-308/SR-25 pin size.
DeSantis Offers New Holster
DeSantis Gunhide introduces the #138 Intimidator 2.0 -- a minimal two slot pancake style holster. The holster body is formed of precision molded Kydex sheet while the back component is formed of leather and synthetic materials making it both compact and light weight.
Wilson Combat to Give Away a Free 1911
Wilson Combat and Ballistic Radio are partnering to give away a Wilson Combat Protector 9mm that was used in some hardcore training. The contest is a fund raiser for Guns For A Cause -- one of very few outlets that the firearms industry has to facilitate raffles and giveaways for certified charities.
Atlanta Arms Offers Free Shipping Promotion
Atlanta Arms is offering a five-day free shipping promotion on all ammunition. It runs November 12th through 16th. The promotion is designed to create awareness for the A3G Salute to Valor 3-Gun and Veterans.
Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals Division Winners
Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Back Up Gun (BUG) Nationals reached a successful conclusion over the weekend with more than 200 of the nation's top shooters competing for divisional honors. Held at the Smith & Wesson Employee Sports Center, the theme for this year's match focused on the "Roaring Twenties."
American Handgunner Features Kimber's .380 Micro and 9MM Solo/Onyx
The cover of American Handgunner's January/February 2016 issue shows Kimber's "elegant trio" — the .380 ACP Micro, the 9mm Solo and the 9mm Onyx Ultra. Editor Roy Huntington examines this potent Kimber trio to see if their performance on the range matches their stunning finish.
Leupold's Veteran's Day HAVA Donation
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., in recognition of the more than 50 veterans on staff, once again donated $10,000 to HAVA in their honor. The $10,000 gift was given on behalf of Leupold& Stevens' veterans as a part of the annual Veteran's Day celebration held at the Leupold factory in Beaverton, OR.
Guns, Freedom & The American Dream
USSCCA founder Tim Schmidt has released his first book, an autobiography titled Guns, Freedom & the American Dream. Schmidt tells the truth behind the formation of the United States Concealed Carry Association and Delta Defense.
Hornady Releases New Reloading and Security Products
Hornady Manufacturing announces a comprehensive lineup of new and technologically advanced products for 2016. These reloading and Hornady Security products will be available from stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores, and their websites.
Weatherby Introduces The New Mark V Accumark
Weatherby introduces the New Mark V Accumark, legendary accuracy with upgraded features that include a new Accumark stock with a slimmer forearm and more distinctive lines and contours.
UTG PRO's US Made Mil-Spec S2 Stock
After the recent successful launch of the S1 full size stock, UTG PRO has created the new S2, a lighter and slimmer alternative
AMI Home of the New Gun Valley
Off the heels of the single largest business expansion announcement for the firearms industry in recent history, Advanced Munitions International LLC states this expansion is clear to be the hub and center of the new gun valley.
SureFire Seeks Director of Sales Candidates
SureFire, LLC is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Sales . The selected candidate will drive commercial, consumer and law enforcement sales domestically and utilize an outside rep group as SureFire's domestic sales representation organization.
Brownells Supports Guard and Reserve Members
The Iowa Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office, announced that Pete Brownell, CEO of Brownells, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. The pledge was signed on October 23, 2015, in the Brownells Grinnell facility in front of more than 300 Brownells employees.
New 2016 Hornady Ammunition
Hornady Manufacturing announces a comprehensive lineup of new and technologically advanced products for 2016. This ammunition will be available from stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores, and their websites.
Galco Introduces WalkAbout IWB-for Revolvers
Galco Gunleather is excited to introduce a version of the popular WalkAbout inside the waistband holster – for revolvers. Carrying an HKS-style speedloader or a moon clip in addition to the revolver, the WalkAbout offers a grab-and-go solution to the challenge of packing a reload.