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New Courses at Gunsite in 2018
Gunsite Academy, the nation's oldest and premier shooting academy, has announced their 2018 Training Calendar. These include the "Seasoned Citizen Shotgun" course, Tactical Medicine, Church Defense, the 223 for suppressed carbines, Foreign Weapons and a night vision course for pistol and carbine.
Ruger American Rifle Ranch Model Now Chambered in 7.62x39
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the Ruger American Rifle Ranch model, now chambered in 7.62x39 and fed by the Mini Thirty magazine.
Brous Blades to Sponsor Lights, Sights & Laser Tour
Khyber Interactive Associates announced that Brous Blades has come aboard as a sponsor of the 2017 Lights, Sights, Lasers tour, as well as the Official Edged Weapons Sponsor of the LSL tour.
Wes Doss to Present at Action Target LE Training Camp
Khyber Interactive Associates announced that President and Senior Trainer Wes Doss is set to deliver a Force on Force Course Development Program and a Dynamic Diminished Lights Tactics Program at the 2017 Action Target Law Enforcement Training Camp, September 11 - 15, 2017 in Provo Utah.
PDN and S.W.A.T. Magazine Partnership
Personal Defense Network announces a new collaboration with S.W.A.T. Magazine, one of the most iconic and influential magazines in the world, covering the areas of Survival, Weapons and Tactics.
Crimson Trace Offers Options for GLOCK Gen5 Pistols
Crimson Trace is offering many laser sight options for the newly released GLOCK G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 semi-auto pistols. Among those options are the Laserguard laser sight LG-637 with red laser diode and the Laserguard LG-637G with green laser diode; the Laserguard LG-639 (red) and LG-639G (green) laser sights; and the Laserguard LG-436 laser sight.
GLOCK Announces the 5th Generation
GLOCK, Inc. introduced the G19 Gen5 and G17 Gen5 pistols. The Gen5 pistols feature over twenty design changes which distinguish them from their Gen4 predecessors.
Apex Offers Free Shipping Now Thru Labor Day
Starting Tuesday, August 29, and running through Monday, September 4, Apex Tactical Specialties is offering free shipping on all orders from their online store at www.ApexTactical.com during this Labor Day weekend. In addition, any order over $100 will receive a free Apex patch.
Firearms Industry Donates $25,000 to FOP Foundation
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is honoring the nation's fallen law enforcement officers by contributing $25,000 to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The donation was announced at the organization's 63rd biennial national conference.
Job Postings for American Outdoor Brands Corporation
A number of positions are opening in companies owned by American Outdoor Brands Corporation. These include Customer Service Representative at Battenfeld Technologies, Inc., a Director of Commercial Sales and Director of Marketing, both at Crimson Trace.
Firefield Agility Red Dot Sight
The improved Agility 1x30 Hunting Red Dot offers high quality red dot performance at an affordable price. The optic gives an option between four different reticle designs and the choice of red or green illumination.
Savage Arms BA Stealth Chassis Rifle Line
Savage Arms announced left-hand versions of its popular Stealth chassis rifle chambered in popular long-range calibers. The lineup has also expanded to include 223 Rem.
Vanguard Sporting Optics Promotions
Vanguard has announced a list of promotions on Endeavor ED & ED II Binoculars, as well as on Endeavor HD Spotting Scopes and Endeavor RS Riflescopes. Vanguard authorized dealers will be offering instant rebates.
RCBS Supports National 4-H Shooting Sports Program
RCBS has selected the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program as the recipient of their 2017 youth shooting sports donation.
Browning Wicked Wing Shotguns
The A5 Wicked Wing and Maxus Wicked Wing autoloading shotguns were introduced this year. Both guns feature a receiver finished in a durable Cerakote Burnt Bronze camo finish and the barrel is finished in Cerakote Burnt Bronze.
Federal Premium Offers Its Trophy Bonded Tip as a Component
Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce it is now offering its popular Trophy Bonded Tip as a component bullet for handloading. The full line of competitively priced component bullets is available in six popular caliber and weight options.
[NERD] and STI Holster Option for 3 Gun Competitors
The new [NERD] (Next Evolution Research and Design) Pistol Coffin 3 Gun Holster maintains competitors' pistol safely. It fits all STI 2011 pistols up to 5" with or without a tac rail as well as STI's DVC 3-GUN.
Wilson Combat a Sponsor of IDPA U.S. Nationals
Wilson Combat will be one of the returning major sponsors of the IDPA US National Championship, according to officials with the International Defensive Pistol Assn. The match will take place September 28th thru the 30th.
Ruger Issues Safety Bulletin for Certain Ruger Precision Rifles
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) has issued a Safety Bulletin for certain Ruger Precision Rifles: some Ruger Precision Rifles may experience interference between the aluminum bolt shroud and the cocking piece (also known as the firing pin back). This interference can potentially lead to light primer strikes or, in extreme cases, the rifle may not fire when the trigger is pulled. If the rifle fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, it may fire when the bolt handle is subsequently lifted.
Swab-its Joins Freedom Friends of NRA Banquet
Swab-its®, the USA maker of the innovative lint and fiber-free reusable foam Bore-whips™, Bore-tips® and Gun-tips™, will be sponsoring the Freedom Friends of NRA Banquet taking place August 26 in Clarksville, Tenn.