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New Jersey State Police Selects SureFire X300® Ultra as Standard-Issue Weaponlight
The SureFire X300® Ultra has been adopted as New Jersey State Police's standard-issue WeaponLight. New Jersey State Police have contracted with Atlantic Tactical to purchase 2,800 SureFire X300® Ultra's to be issued to all of their sworn officers.
New Officers Elected by Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute
At its annual meeting June 19 in Providence, Rhode Island, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute elected a new chairman and vice-chairman. Joe Bartozzi, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. Brett Flaugher, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Strategy at Olin/Winchester, was voted new Vice-chairman.
NSSF, Sands Expo Extend SHOT Show Agreement Through 2020
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Sands Expo and Convention Center have followed up the 2014 record-setting Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) by extending their agreement through 2020.
Gun Talk Radio Welcomes Cleveland, Ohio
Tom Gresham's Gun Talk welcomes WINT AM in Cleveland, Ohio, as the newest affiliate of Gun Talk.
EOTech Announces Summer Savings Consumer Rebate Program
EOTech announces a consumer mail-in rebate program on its holographic weapon sights and magnifiers. For a limited time, consumers will be able to submit rebate claims for up to $150.00 in savings when they purchase a limit of two qualifying products.
USCCA Rallies Support for a Veteran's Documentary
The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) rallied its community to garner support for 'Almost Sunrise,' an up-and-coming documentary that brings to light a new and unfortunate epidemic of suicide among the country's veteran community.
National Trophy Pistol Matches to Commence in July at Camp Perry
Spectators and competitors are invited to witness the excitement and fierce competition at the National Trophy Pistol Matches, being fired on July 13, 2014 at Camp Perry. A total of 24 National Trophies are earned by talented teams and individuals each year in such highly regarded events as the President's Pistol Match, National Trophy Individual Match and the National Trophy Team Match.
ISSA Announces Idaho State Steel Championships
The International Steel Shooting Association (ISSA), a not for profit shooting association, is pleased to announce that the Idaho State ISSA Steel Championships will be held on Saturday, July 26th, 2014, in picturesque Smelterville, Idaho.
2014 Remington® Long Range Open Regional Championship Results
The Remington Outdoor Company ("ROC") hosted the annual Remington Long Range Open on May 30 - June 1, 2014 at Reade Range in Fallen Timber, Pennsylvania. The match is regarded by many as the premier long range NRA regional competition. All NRA Long Range rules and classification system were used.
Country Music Star to Perform at Brownells' Anniversary Celebration
Phil Vassar, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, will headline the show at Brownells 75th Anniversary Celebration in Montezuma, Iowa. On Saturday, June 21, 2014, Brownells and the city of Montezuma are hosting "Monte Fest presented by Brownells."
NRA Launches Online Range Safety Officer Training Course
The NRA is now offering an online training course for its Range Safety Officer program. Combining instructional screens with audio narration, the course teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations from the comfort of your home
Lesser to Head Product Development for Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of Tim Lesser to the newly created role of Director of Product Development. In this position, Lesser will lead the newly formed Product Development Division.
The LaserLyte TGL for the SCCY Pistols
LaserLyte® introduces the latest in the TGL series featuring the LaserLyte® Master Module system. The versatile TGL Master Module fits into the gun's housing seamlessly; matching the gun's dust cover and trigger guard with perfect fit. The LaserLyte® TGL SCCY Kit fits the SCCY® CPX-1 and CPX-2 models.
HK Launches New Striker Fired VP9 Pistol
Heckler & Koch has introduced its new striker fired pistol, the 9 mm VP9 to the U.S. commercial and law enforcement markets. The VP9 has been in development for more than four years and its debut marks the return of HK to striker-fired models. Heckler & Koch pioneered striker fired handgun designs with the HK VP70 and P7 pistols more than 35 years ago.
IWI Launches its .338 Bolt Action Precision Rifle at Eurosatory
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) will introduce the DAN .338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle during the Eurosatory 2014 Exhibition. Developed in cooperation with the IDF, the DAN .338 is the first of IWI's new family of bolt action sniper rifles.
Army Marksmanship Unit Hosts 55th Interservice Pistol Championships
Service members from the Army, Army Reserve, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard descend on Fort Benning this week to decide the military's best pistol shooters. Hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, the 55th Annual Interservice Pistol Championships takes place June 15-20, at Phillips Range.
Team Bushnell Tactical Pro Bryan Morgan Wins 2014 Sniper's Hide Cup
Team Bushnell Tactical shooter Bryan Morgan took the top spot at the 2014 Sniper's Hide Cup, hosted May 22-25 at Trigger Time Gun Club in Fort Morgan, Colo.
Golf Tournament Supports HAVA at 2014 Shooting Industry Masters
With the ongoing success of the Shooting Industry Masters, FMG Publications continues to find new ways to support the industry and the organizations it supports by partnering with Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and introducing a golf tournament, which will take place Thursday, July 17 at the Indian River County Sandridge Golf Club.
SCCY Backs President James Craig Dutton Amid Allegations
SCCY Industries President James Craig Dutton is under fire amid allegations of bribery and kickback schemes, believed to have occurred during his tenure with his former employer.
Doug Koenig Launches Newly Designed Web Site
World Champion Competitive Shooter and hunter, Doug Koenig has launched a new user-friendly website geared toward engaging with fans, media, and showcasing Doug's professional sponsors. Visitors and media members now have a place to read at http://DougKoenig.com what sparked Doug's interest at an early age to competitive shooting and how it's evolved into a full time successful shooting career.