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Streamlight 5K Raises Funds for Fallen Police Survivors
Streamlight, Inc. announced it raised nearly $3,200 in proceeds from the first annual Streamlight 5K for Concerns for Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) July 8 in Upper Providence, PA. More than 120 runners and walkers, including many Streamlight employees, took part in the event to benefit C.O.P.S., which supports families and colleagues of fallen police officers.
GunBroker.com Best Sellers
GunBroker.com has released its list of Top 5 Best Selling Firearms for June 2015. The Mossberg 930 was the best selling new semi auto shotgun.
Springfield Armory Announces DUEL Prize Packages
Springfield Armory® is bringing back its DUEL promotion, in which participants vote on head-to-head matchups between Springfield Armory® firearms for chances to win more than $132,000 in daily and weekly prize promotions, as well as one big grand-prize package.
Firefield Introduces Close Combat Series
Firefield's Close Combat series of sights offer short to medium-range optics with the ability to adjust to various lighting environments with both a red and green reticle. They are ideal for a wide range of daytime and nighttime applications including hunting, tactical scenarios, and precision shooting.
UTG Competition Shooter's Double Pistol Case PC05B
When it comes to carrying your prized competition pistols to and from shooting events, only the most rugged, reliable and practical pistol case will do. Leapers UTG have designed the new PC05B to excel in this role along with the extra benefit of carrying an additional backup pistol should Murphy's Law visit while down range.
HSM Ammunition Debuts "Varmint Blue"
HSM Ammunition, Stevensville, MT, announces "Varmint Blue." Initially offered in .223 Rem., with a proprietary 55 gr. bullet, other choice varmint calibers will be added to this exciting new line soon.
MidwayUSA Foundation Hires New Executive Director
The MidwayUSA Foundation Inc., a public charity with a mission of helping communities and organizations raise funds to support their high school, college, and other youth shooting teams is pleased to announce the addition of Randy Moeller as the new Executive Director. Randy joins the MidwayUSA Foundation with extensive industry knowledge after holding many roles in both sales and marketing at Sports, Inc, Remington Arms, and Cabela's.
Colt Hires Redl as Product Manager
Colt announces the addition of Team Colt sponsored shooter Mark Redl to its marketing team as Product Manager. Redl brings with him a wealth of firearms knowledge gained throughout the eight years of his professional shooting career, four years of which he has been a Team Colt sponsored shooter.
Mesa Tactical Urbino Stock Selected for the Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun
Mesa Tactical announced a joint project with Beretta USA: the Urbino stock has been selected for use on Beretta's 1301 tactical shotgun. The Urbino tactical stock has a 12½ inch length of pull, an optional field-adjustable cheek riser, an optional Limbsaver butt pad, a shock-absorbing rubber grip sleeve to reduce shooter fatigue and a variety of standard and proprietary sling mounting options.
2A Armament Accepted by Sports Inc. Group
2A Armament announced they have been accepted into the Sports Inc buying group. 2A presented their product line to Sports Inc members at the Fall Vendor Consideration Show. Sports, Inc. is a sporting goods buying and marketing organization with more than 440 members and over 670 sales locations in 50 states and Canada.
Savage Arms Issues Recall Notice on B.MAG Rifle Bolts
Savage Arms has issued a recall notice on B.MAG rifle bolts (17 WSM) after discovering that the bolt on some B.MAG rifles may inadvertently catch the safety button and slide it forward into the "fire" position. Savage has received no reports of accidents due to this condition and has identified a simple bolt handle and cap retrofit, which is available free of charge.
Benchmade Knife Company Seeks Product Line Manager
Benchmade Knife Company is currently recruiting for a Product Line Manager II to join their Sales & Marketing team. This person will be responsible for planning, controlling, and managing all aspects related to the creation and maintenance of the assigned product programs related to a range of products.
Winchester Safes' New Website
Winchester Safes, the nation's fastest growing US-made safe manufacturer, launched a new website to showcase the latest technology and spotlight the products manufactured in Fort Worth, Texas. With interactive capabilities, the website uses customer support videos and custom viewing options.
Gemtech-Suppressed Kimber 1911s On GUNS October Cover
Matching Kimber's legendary reliability with GEMTECH's innovation and state-of-the-art suppressor design, the GM-45-suppressed Kimber 1911 TLE and Warrior SOC make a "ballistic dream team" on the October cover of GUNS. Always in search of the perfect suppressed handgun, Contributing Editor Will Dabbs, MD tested both pistols' performance on the range.
Increase Safety on Your 3-Gun Course with RTS Targets
On close-range courses, ricochet is always a major concern. If you choose RTS Target Systems, the worry of ricochet can be entirely eliminated.
Warne Scope Mounts Welcomes Ken Flood as Director of Sales
Ken comes to Warne Scope Mounts with a strong pedigree in the firearms industry. He is a competitive shooter and has been competing in USPSA, IDPA & 3 Gun for the past 25 years. Ken also served as match director for the Midwest Three-Gun Championships and the Brownell's U.S. Amateur & Junior 3 Gun National Championships.
Blue Book of Gun Values Releases New Software for FFL Dealers
By combining the Blue Book of Gun Values firearm data (current values, model information, etc.) with Gun StoreMaster, FFL's have a revolutionary, user-friendly solution that can quickly provide information needed to more effectively buy and sell firearms.
Magpul Industries Joins Starlight 3 Gun Sponsors
Magpul Industries is proud to announce its sponsorship of the inaugural Starlight 3 Gun Championship presented by Timney Triggers.
Doug Turnbull Named Bullet Magazine Man of the Year
Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Co. founder and CEO Doug Turnbull has been named Man of the Year by Bullet Magazine, the official publication of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association. The NYSRPA is a national leader in recognizing those who are dedicated to the cause of protecting our gun rights.
Swab-its Attending Sports World Open House in Tulsa, Aug. 20-22
Swab-its®, the makers of Bore-whips™, Bore-tips® and Gun-tips™, announced they will be attending the Sports World Annual Open House August 20-22 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where Swab-its staff will be holding cleaning demonstrations during the event.