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Taurus Millennium G2 PT 111 Maintains #1 Spot on GunBroker.com
The Taurus Millennium® G2 PT 111 keeps its top seat in the New Firearms, Semi-Automatic Pistol category on GunBroker.com, per the June 2015 report.
Pro Shooter Julie Golob Partners With NRA Family InSights
Professional shooter Julie Golob has partnered with the National Rifle Association's Family InSights for a monthly series of videos geared towards parents who are interested in firearms and gun safety. Golob combines her extensive shooting expertise and experience as a wife and mother of two for the family oriented videos.
Dave Sevigny Wins USPSA Area 7
"The Northeast is where I cut my teeth on practical shooting. Its nice seeing friends who have stuck around shooting sports for so long and to meet new competitors", says Dave Sevigny, after winning his seventh USPSA Area 7 title.
Leapers UTG Model 4 Combat Ops Ready S1 STOCK
With features requested by the modern law enforcement community and shooting sports enthusiasts alike, UTG PRO's new made in USA S1 stock kit meets the demand of modern shooters, excelling within various diverse roles and applications.
MGM Target Tips Video Series Launches in August
MGM Targets, makers of premium AR steel targets and the MGM Switchview™ scope adjustment lever has partnered with top pro shooters for upcoming biweekly video series entitled MGM Target Tips. The series of fast-paced : 30 and :60 second segments include shooting and target set up segments.
CORE Rifle Systems Announces Cash Back Summer Rebates
Now through September 15, 2015, all qualifying CORE Rifle purchases mean from $100 to $250 rebates for their purchasers.
Steyr's SSG Carbon Now Available in the U.S.
Steyr Arms has announced that its newest SSG rifle with a carbon-fiber stock has landed in America. Initially introduced at the 2014 SHOT Show, it was met with an unprecedented number of orders from the law enforcement community that took the last 16 months to fill. The SSG Carbon is now available throughout the U.S.
STI Signs as Media Lunch Sponsor of SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range
STI International has signed on as the exclusive Media Lunch Sponsor of SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range. Industry Day at the Range will be held Monday, January 19, 2015, at the Boulder Pistol and Rifle Range in Boulder City, Nevada.
Tactical Gear Distributors Military Retailer Firearms Program
Tactical Gear Distributors introduces its new Military Retailer Firearms Program. Brands featured in the program include Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Springfield Armory, Beretta, Mossberg, Troy, Savage Arms, SCCY, Auto Ordnance, Thompson, Kahr Arms, Hi-Point Firearms, Inland Manufacturing, Core Rifle Systems, and Lancer.
NRA Family Debuts
NRA Publications announced the debut of its newest web property: NRA Family. Previously known as NRA Family InSights, it is a free website updated daily with articles, blogs, videos and news.
Tacstar Rail Mount/Sidesaddle
A simple upgrade for 12 gauge Mossberg 500 and 590 shotguns is the Tacstar Shotgun Rail Mount with Sidesaddle. No gunsmithing is needed for installation. The rigid frame incorporates TacStar's proprietary shell holder material to ensure durability and secure shell retention. Also for the Remington 870 shotgun.
Readiness is a Spare Mag on the Rifle and a "No-batteries" Optic
To have a spare magazine on the rifle – when time is short and the crisis is present – the FAB Defense GL Mag survival stock with built in magazine well comes with a 10 round mag but accepts all standard AR mags. Likewise, the Meprolight M21 tritium powered reflex uses no batteries and is always ready.
Moteng Adds New Outdoor Products
Moteng North America, LLC has announced that four of the ALPS Brands products are now available through the efficient Moteng distribution system. Other new brands available through Moteng NA include Adventure Medical Kits, Red Rock Outdoor tactical packs and bags, and the Eco Vessel line of hydration bottles.
Crimson Trace Rides the Rails
Crimson Trace offers a wide range of options for firearms equipped with rails. The standard Weaver-style accessory rails, or the M1913 Picatinny rails, can be found on a huge selection of firearms across America. Those rails open many accessory options, and Crimson Trace leads the firearms industry in providing those options.
DRD Tactical's .338 Lapua Takedown Rifle Performs in Tests by U.S. Ally Nation
A United States ally nation has just completed two days of live-fire range testing of DRD Tactical's Kivaari™ 338 Lapua Semi-Automatic quick takedown rifle. Using Lapua factory ammunition and without any cleaning throughout the testing, the rifle produced 1-MOA results at distances up to 1200 yards. The ally has ordered an initial quantity of the rifles, pending State Department approval.
Brownells New Products Review
Recently added to the Brownells website, the New Product Center highlights the hottest new products picked up by the savvy Brownells merchandising team. Hosted by Merchandise Manager Paul Levy, the videos remain at the New Product Center page for several weeks. The Knights Armament Ambidextrous Safety Kit, the Magpul M-LOK Handstop Kit and the Ergo Grip Delta Grip for LCR/LCRx are among the new products displayed.
Wayne Holt Named President of SCCY
SCCY Firearms announced the appointment of Wayne Holt as SCCY's President effective July 1, 2015. Mr. Holt brings 28 years of relevant industry experience to his new role.
SAF Rips Obama Plan To Strip Millions Of Gun Rights
The Second Amendment Foundation responded to published reports that the Obama administration is pushing to prevent citizens collecting Social Security benefits from owning guns if they have problems managing their own affairs. SAF considers this proof that the president wants to strip as many people as possible of their Second Amendment rights while he remains in office.
FAB Defense Introduces SCORPUS Holsters
FAB-Defense introduced a line of its SCORPUS holsters made with a dual-retention mechanism. The holster line is made of sturdy fiberglass-reinforced polymer and includes left-handed models.
Wilson/Beretta 92G Brigadier Collaboration Highlights September GUNS Cover
Combining the Beretta 92G's dependability and custom touches by Wilson Combat, the "target class tactical" Wilson Beretta 92G Brigadier pistol merits a place as the September GUNS cover story.