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Leupold VX-3 Named Best of the Test by Field & Stream Magazine
Leupold VX-3 Riflescope Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
Beaverton, OR -(Ammoland.com)- Leupold & Stevens, Inc., is honored to have its VX-3 selected as a “Best of the Test” from Field & Stream magazine.
After a series of tests designed to replicate the worst of in-the-field conditions, the Leupold VX-3 4.5-14x40mm riflescope came out on top. Put up against its competitors in the October 2015 issue, the VX-3 was deemed the superior optic by writer Richard Mann for its resolution, quality and available options.
“While we’ve always known the VX-3 to be America’s favorite...
Hawaii’s Willes K. Lee Nominated to Run for NRA 2017 Board of Directors
Willes K. Lee Hawaii Rifle Association
Hawaii – -(Ammoland.com)- Following Hawaii Rifle Association (HIRA) National Director Willes Lee’s election as Executive Vice President of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA), Lee puts Hawaii on the map yet again.
A Life member of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and member of the Hawaii Rifle Association (HRA), Willes K. Lee makes history as the first from Hawaii nominated to serve on the NRA’s Board of Directors. The NRA Board and leadership, including President Allan Cors and Executive...
Meprolight R4E Optimized Duty Sight Now Available for Glock Pistols
Meprolight R4E Optimized Duty Sight Meprolight
Farmingdale, NY -(AmmoLand.com)- The Meprolight R4E Optimized Duty Sight is now available at www.themakogroup.com/r4e.
The ultra-bright tritium-powered sight maintains bright illumination for 15 years and is designed to improve aiming capability and increase target acquisition speed.
The R4E was uniquely designed in close collaboration with two U.S. Army Special Operations veterans who set out to design the brightest handgun sight available based on an improvement to similar technology used in the R4 Evolution ODS (Optimized Duty Sight). With...
One Thing Donald Trump Is Not… A Liar
By Roger Katz
What character traits are most critical in assessing a person’s fitness for high public office?
New York, N.Y. –-(Ammoland.com)- Apart from a recent surge by Ben Carson in the latest Iowa poll, Donald Trump has been, from the inception, the Republican front runner – the man to beat – and he continues to hold a strong lead over most of the other Republican candidates, who seek the Office of U.S. President.
This hard, incontrovertible fact...
Video Supports Motorcyclist’ Self Defense Claim
Dean Weingarten
Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- A story is developing in Florida. It appears to be another case where the video shows a completely different story from what the police originally reported. Christian Gunter is the motorcyclist. Note that he is wearing a full face helmet and what appears to be a complete motorcycle outfit, including jacket and pants. This picture is a screenshot from surveillance video, just after the shooting. The red car in the upper right is the car that the person who was...
County Sheriffs Sue LA over Ordinance Prohibiting Possession of “Large-Capacity” Mags
California: County Sheriffs Sue Los Angeles over Ordinance Prohibiting Possession of “Large-Capacity” Magazines NRA – Institute for Legislative Action
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- As previously reported, the City of Los Angeles has adopted an ordinance that prohibits the possession of standard capacity magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds.
These...
Season of Savings E-Show – Only at RSR Group, Inc.
Season of Savings E-Show – Only at RSR Group, Inc. RSR Group, Inc.
Winter Park, FL -(AmmoLand.com)- RSR Group, Inc. is pleased to announce its next virtual trade show event.
The Season of Savings E-Show begins Tuesday, December 8, at 11 a.m. EST and will conclude on Friday, December 11, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The December E-Show offers dealers the opportunity to take advantage of incredible savings in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.
Participating dealers experience all of the benefits of a traditional trade show from the comfort of their own home or office! Taking place entirely on the RSR Group website, the Season of Savings E-Show will...
Ravenwood International Debuts at NASGW Show Booth 923
Ravenwood International
Geneseo, IL -(AmmoLand.com)- Ravenwood International, a designer and manufacturer of gunstocks and firearm accessories, will be debuting its new products at the NASGW Show in New Orleans.
Over the past several years the company has been a background player involved in the design and manufacturing of firearm accessories. Ravenwood is now seeking to bring its own brand to the forefront by releasing products available to the consumer under their own moniker.
A company spokesperson stated; “As Ravenwood designs increased in popularity through private label initiatives the evolution of the brand has culminated with its own product line offering. This is an exciting step for Ravenwood, and we look forward to serving consumers directly as we aim to make our mark on the firearm market.”
Consumers can expect to see the brand on retail shelves and online stores by...
2015 SSSF Championship Participation Results In Impressive Economic Contributions
2015 SSSF National Championship Participation Results in Impressive Economic Contributions to Local Economy Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
Sparta, IL -(AmmoLand.com)- Southwick Associates’ recent economic report of the 2015 SSSF National Championship at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Ill., June 12-18, 2015, is further proof that sporting events can serve as powerful economic drivers in communities across the nation.
Southwick Associates, a market research and economics firm specializing in the hunting, shooting,...
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Test The Waters On The First New Firearm Prohibitions
The story – reported by the CBC – is the opening salvo in an attempt by the RCMP’s Firearms Program to ban the following firearms: the SKS Canadian Shooting Sports Association
Canada – -(Ammoland.com)- As reported by Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) in the last several months, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been eager to impose new prohibitions on...
R43 from Meprolight: Brightest Tritium Powered Sights
Meprolight R4E Sight Meprolight
Farmingdale, NY -(AmmoLand.com)- Meprolight, manufacturer of the finest night sights and optics designed specifically for the Israeli Defense Forces has joined forces with two decorated U.S. Special Forces soldiers with years of experience in counter-terrorism units and instruction at the most elite spec ops schools in the military, to develop the tritium powered combat sight— the R4E.
The much-anticipated optimized duty sight is now available for the Glock 17/19 and ready for shipment across the U.S. R4E versions for other pistol models will soon follow. This tritium-powered duty sight is ideal for all lighting conditions and...
MidwayUSA Receives 2015 Missouri Quality Award from Excellence in Missouri Foundation
Excellence in Missouri MidwayUSA
Columbia, MO -(AmmoLand.com)- MidwayUSA, an Internet Retailer of JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting, is pleased to announce they were recently selected to receive the 2015 Missouri Quality Award from the Excellence in Missouri Foundation (EIMF).
MidwayUSA was one of four organizations selected to receive the Missouri Quality Award in 2015 and the only organization in the service sector to receive the award.
“At MidwayUSA, we relentlessly pursue continuous improvement and performance...
City of Philadelphia Sued for Retaliating Against Gun Rights Advocate
Mark Fiorino Sues Philadelphia Police Department American Civil Liberties Union
PHILADELPHIA – -(Ammoland.com)- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the law firm of McCausland Keen & Buckman filed a federal lawsuit today against the city of Philadelphia on behalf of Mark Fiorino, a gun rights advocate who legally carries an unconcealed weapon in public.
The suit alleges that the Philadelphia Police Department filed retaliatory charges against Fiorino after it learned that there was a...
Brian Cassium is Prime and Quest Top Salesman 2015
Brian Cassium is Prime and Quest Top Salesman 2015 Mike Wieck Sales Inc.
Waupaca, WI -(AmmoLand.com)- Brian Cassium of Mike Wieck Sales has been named Top Salesman for 2015 for Prime Archery and Quest Bowhunting by G5 Outdoors at their October National Sales Meetings.
Brian’s growth numbers in the Northeast were impressive in a territory already strong for both of G5’s bow brands.
“That Cazz earned these awards after having been with Mike Wieck Sales for only a little over one year is remarkable. Some new reps take a couple of years to get momentum. Cazz had it from the...
Ruger American Rifles – Next Week on Guns & Gear
Guns & Gear TV Guns & Gear TV
Mandeville, LA -(AmmoLand.com)- This week, Guns & Gear, one of the top-rated television programs to showcase products for shooting and hunting, features Ruger’s family of American Rifles; Sig Sauer’s P320 modular pistol; DoubleTap Ammunition’s DT Long Range ammo; a full line of green lasers from Crimson Trace; the competition-ready
A Visual History Of Firearms, 600+ Years of Firearm History ~ Poster
Made in the USA Series: AmmoLand Editors Note: As part of promoting America’s small manufacturing businesses, AmmoLand’s ‘Made in the USA Series’ features small, one owner shops, with unique products related to Firearms and Shooting Sports. To be featured send us a description of your product and an image to news@ammoland.com. Support these mom & pop entrepreneurs.
A Visual History of Firearms A Visual History of FirearmsBrooklyn, NY – -(Ammoland.com)-...
USA, IAW and GPEDC to Cut Ribbon for New Illinois River Canoe & Kayak Trail
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, Illinois American Water and Greater Peoria Economic Development Council to Cut Ribbon for New Illinois River Canoe & Kayak Trail Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
Pekin, IL -(AmmoLand.com)- The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), Illinois American Water and Greater Peoria Economic Development Council are holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 29<...
Gun-Friendly Virginia, Not A Single City In Top 100 Most Dangerous U.S. Cities
Most Dangerous Cites in America Virginia Citizens Defense League
Covington VA –-(Ammoland.com)- Well, well, well. So good, old, pro-gun Virginia doesn’t have ANY cities listed in the top-100 most dangerous cities in the U.S. in 2015.
Well, then, what about 2014? None.
Nor are any Virginia cities listed in 2013. Nor in 2012, which is as far...
Black Hills Cowboys – Next Week on GUNTALK Television
GUNTALK TV Gun Talk Television
Mandeville, LA -(AmmoLand.com)- This week, GUNTALK travels to the Black Hills of South Dakota for an in-depth look at the historically-accurate Black Hills Ammunition made for Cowboy Action Shooting competitions – and manage to get some rounds down range in the process.
Host Tom Gresham is joined by Black Hills Ammunition (http://www.black-hills.com/) owner Jeff Hoffman and others as he learns about the calibers made specifically for the competitors that celebrate cowboys and cowgirls, (http://www.sassnet.com). Gresham also...
New & Old Shooters -Come Enjoy Some 2nd Hand Smoke
Terre Haute Sporting Clays 2ndamendmentpatriots.org
Indiana –-(Ammoland.com)- There’s a gazillion ways to unwind on a weekend; watching a ballgame, golfing, a walk in the park, but I tell you it’s hard to beat a full day on the range shooting a round of sporting clays.
I was invited to Terre Haute by whole lot of real nice folks who put together a day of shooting at the Terre Haute Clay shooting range. The owners were...