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Streamlight Announces First Quarter 2014 Recycling Results
Streamlight®, Inc. announced that the company and several of its U.S. distribution partners recycled over 3,200 pounds of rechargeable batteries during the first quarter of 2014. Streamlight's corporate headquarters in Eagleville, PA, and participating distributors throughout the U.S. recycled 3,210 pounds of Nickel Cadmium, Lithium Ion, and small Sealed Lead Acid batteries during the first quarter.
SURESHOT™ JEWELRY Signs on as Bronze Sponsor for 2014 35th Anniversary MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup National Championship
SureShot™ Jewelry has signed on as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2014 35th Anniversary MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup National Championship. The event will take place in Columbia, Missouri between May 21 and May 24, 2014.
Crimson Trace Releases Laserguard for Glock 42
Crimson Trace announces the release of the first-in-the-industry laser sighting system-the Laserguard® (LG-443) - for Glock's new model 42, a .380 caliber pistol designed specifically for pocket carry and self-defense concealment.
SAF Wins Legal Victory
The Second Amendment Foundation won a significant victory on behalf of legal resident aliens in Arkansas, with a federal district court there declaring the state's citizen-only concealed carry licensing law unconstitutional, and granting a permanent injunction against its enforcement on behalf of a man named Martin Pot (pronounced Pote), a citizen of the Netherlands.
Taurus Congratulates Duff for Second Title at Single Stack National Championships
Taurus congratulates Taurus Team Captain, Jessie Duff on her first place finish at the 2014 Single Stack National Championships, in Barry, Illinois.
Locals Support Idaho's 2014 Shoot For A Cure
Last weekend, nearly 200 people arrived at Nampa Rod & Gun Club and Parma Rod & Gun Club, many clad in pink including a bunch of pink guns and gear for the 7th annual Shoot For A Cure, Idaho.
Meprolight Ramps Up TRU-DOT Night Sights Production
After an increase in orders of over 30% for their popular TRU-DOT® Night Sights, Meprolight has increased production considerably to meet the demand.
Taurus Lauds Alex Larche Finish At Single Stack Nationals
Taurus®, the global leader in revolver manufacturing, salutes Taurus Young Gun, Alex Larche for taking a first place finish in C Class at the2014 Single Stack National Championships located in Barry, Illinois this past weekend.
XS® Sight Systems Sponsoring 2014 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup
XS® Sight Systems is the Official Tritium Sight Sponsor of the 35th Anniversary Midway USA & NRA Bianchi Cup in Columbia, MO this upcoming May 21-24, 2014.
Ruger Announces New ShopRuger.com Web Presence
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announces the launch of a new Sportswear & Accessory eCommerce web presence at ShopRuger.com.
Crimson Trace-Battlefield Tested
When the tattered Crimson Trace Lasergrips® from a military issued pistol arrived with a note at the company's headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon, the customer service department took great interest. Those tattered Lasergrips were from a Beretta 92 pistol. The enclosed letter told a story.
ASA Changes Name To American Suppressor Association
The American Silencer Association is pleased to announce that we have changed our name to the American Suppressor Association. We feel that this is a necessary step to portray our industry in the most accurate light while advocating and educating the public on behalf of the suppressor industry.
Colt Upper Receiver Assembly Kits Now Available
Colt's Manufacturing Company is now offering complete upper receiver assembly kits in a variety of barrel lengths and configurations. The conversion kits are derived from the popular LE6920 and LE6940 models, offering the standard upper receiver with handguard configuration and the monolithic one-piece receiver with free-floating barrel configuration. MSRP ranges from $740 to $1,056.
DeSantis Offers New Fits for the Sof-Tuck
DeSantis Gunhide® introduces new holster fits for the #106, Sof-Tuck™ for the Glock 26/27 with CT LG-436, the S&W Shield and Ruger LC9 with LaserMax and for the LCP with Crimson Trace or LaserMax.
Rob Leatham Praised for Unprecedented USPSA Performances
Safariland congratulates Team Safariland member Rob Leatham on his outstanding performance at the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Single Stack and Revolver Nationals. When Leatham won the Revolver Division, he became the first male in the USPSA to win a national championship in all six divisions.
DeSantis Announces New Fits for the Scorpion II
DeSantis Gunhide®, a division of HELGEN Industries Inc., introduces two new holster availabilities for the Scorpion® II: The S&W Shield and the Springfield XDS. This strong side concealment holster remains completely open when the pistol is drawn and allows for simple one-handed re-holstering.
Bear OPS Introduces Two Assisted Opening Folders
There are two new assisted opening knife models from Bear OPS®, the tactical knives division of Bear & Son Cutlery®. With a choice of two sizes, the new Bear Swipe assisted openers share primary features and benefits.
Modern Tactical Bolt Action Rifle Workshop
On May 29th, 2014 Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg (APO) is presenting a one day business development workshop for independent firearms dealers, gunsmiths and custom rifle builders. Ashbury's Modern Tactical Bolt Action Rifle Dealer Workshop was inspired by successes it achieved in the defense industry, presenting hands-on customer education and training programs on military applications of electro-optics and GPS.
Uncle Mike's Pro Shooter Jessie Duff Takes Ladies Title at 2014 Single Stack Nationals
Uncle Mike's pro shooter Jessie Duff was awarded first place in the ladies division at the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) 2014 Single Stack Nationals, held April 30 to May 3 in Barry, Ill. This is the second consecutive year that Duff has won the ladies title in the Single Stack Nationals.
Leupold® Adds Social Media Expert
Leupold® has added Wendy Cunningham to its marketing staff, bringing additional expertise to the optics authority's social media efforts. In addition to her experience with graphics and design, Cunningham's articles have also appeared in several firearms magazines such as GunUp, Recoil and the Western Shooting Journal.