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The nearly 400 participants and industry partners at the 12th annual Shooting Industry Masters raised a record $100,000 for shooting programs. The event took place along Florida's Treasure Coast, July 18-19.

This military-inspired, multi-functional laser and flashlight device can be mounted on a picatinny or weaver rail of an AR-15, either in front of a riflescope without interference with field-of-view, or on the side of the quad rail.

Crimson Trace announces the pending release of a Laserguard® green laser sight - the LG-489G® -- designed specifically for Smith &Wesson's M&P SHIELD™ pistols. This newest Laserguard® will feature a green diode and is designed to fit securely and unobtrusively onto the trigger guards of the popular polymer-framed M&P SHIELD™ pistols.

GunVault® has created two new online tools to help consumers find the right safe for their firearms: one lets you search from the firearm type and size to the right product and the other lets you search from product to the appropriate firearm.

Following the Maryland legislature's passage of the Firearms Safety Act of 2013, Beretta U.S. A. Corp. announces it will now move all manufacturing from Maryland to a new facility under construction in Gallatin, Tennessee. "The Maryland legislature's passage of the Firearms Safety Act of 2013, would have prevented Beretta from being able to manufacture, store or even move into the state products sold to customers sold throughout the United States and around the world," said General Manager Jeff Cooper. The transition is set for 2015 and be managed "so as to not disrupt deliveries to Beretta customers." Manufacturing of the M9 9mm pistol will continue at the existing Accokeek, Maryland facility until current orders from the U.S. Armed Forces have been filled.

LaserLyte® introduces the Trigger Tyme Compact Kit (LT-TTPC) for safe, realistic training anywhere. Used in conjunction with the included LaserLyte® LT-PRO, the Trigger Tyme Pistol Compact is perfect for all ages and experience levels.

While traditional piston systems can cost an average of $1,200-$1,600, the Adams Arms base piston rife now has a MSRP of just $995 as a result of bringing production in house. Lower prices allow the company to compete with lower priced, traditional rifle systems, while still offering consumers the ability to afford high-quality piston rifles, parts and accessories.

GunBroker.com has released its list of Top 5 best selling new firearms for June 2014. This week's release features data on new firearms. Ruger American Rifle takes the top spot as the #1 selling new Bolt Action Rifle.

This week on Doug Koenig's Championship Season, Doug Koenig competes in the Open Division at the World Action Pistol Championship in the Bluegrass state of Kentucky.

For 2014, Browning is extending the line of Black Label products with the introduction of the Black Label Mark IV Series safes in Wide and Standard sizes. The new Black Label Mark IV safe is designed to accommodate modern sporting rifles as well as traditional long guns.

The 2014 National Trophy Pistol Match Season began with a little stretching of the mind and loosening of the competitive muscles as the Pistol Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) and Service Pistol Warm-Up Matches readied competitors for the week ahead. SAFS was held on July 7 to a class of 305 new and experienced shooters.

Arsenal, Inc. announces the return of its flagship 7.62x39 caliber stamped receiver rifle. The SLR-107FR, Arsenal, Inc.'s best-selling and most popular rifle is back in stock.

In celebration of FN's 125th Anniversary, consumer rebates are available on a pair of their newest guns. From now until September 5, 2014, rebates are available on the FNS striker-fired pistol and on the FN 15 carbine.

Hornady® Manufacturing urges firearms owners, hunters and sportsmen to call Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and demand she reject a petition filed by the HSUS that seeks to ban hunting with traditional ammunition on public lands.

Larry Potterfield tells a story ostensibly about .357 Magnum brass, but it exposes the nature of small businesses combining to supply components to a large group of consumers -- in Larry's Short Stories #67.

Hodgdon® has launched three new professionally produced how-to videos on its popular Reloading Data Center. Rifle, pistol and shotshell reloading basics are shown in an easy to understand step-by-step format.

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and Smith & Wesson announced that Brian Steskla will once again take the reins as Match Director of one of IDPA's most popular new events - the Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals.

DeSantis Gunhide®, a division of HELGEN Industries Inc., introduces 4 holster fits for the Springfield Arms XDs 4".

FMG Publications held its 12th Annual Shooting Industry Masters July 18-19 in Sebastian, Fla., with more than 400 members of the industry competing in a plethora of fun shooting events and enjoying the hospitality of the Treasure Coast.

Eagle Imports Inc., an exclusive US importer of international firearm brands including Bersa, MAC, American Classic, SPS and Comanche announces a new creative and strategic partnership with outdoor marketing agency, Epicosity.