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The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the National Crime Prevention Council Release Two New ‘McGruff Gun Safety’ Videos for Young Children

  ‘Molly’s Mischief’ and ‘Not Cool, Kyle’ teach students from kindergarten to 6th grade to ‘Stop! Don’t touch! Get away! Tell an adult!’ NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has partnered with the National Crime Prevention Council … Continue reading

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Glock Inc’s. Slim Line G48

Glock introduced its Slim Line of pistols late 2018; showcasing the G43X and G48 at this year’s Shot Show in Las Vegas. Both of these pistols bring the Gen 5 features in a slimmer and trimmer package to the conceal … Continue reading

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CRIMSON TRACE CTS-1100 Battlesight In Focus

RUGGED CONSTRUCTION Manufactured from aircraft grade anodized aluminum, the CTS-1100 offers superior durability. The sight is shock, dust, impact, fog, water and recoil resistant and has an operating temperature range of -10 to +50C. An M1913 Picatinny Rail Mount is … Continue reading

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Help Make Project ChildSafe® a Jersey Mike’s®Designated Charity to Support Firearms Safety

  Did you know in 2018 Jersey Mike’s submarine sandwich shops gave more than $6 million to over 170 charity partners during their annual Month of GivingProgram?  Many charities benefit from the generosity of Jersey Mike’s, and the Project ChildSafe® … Continue reading

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Parabon® NanoLabs to Exhibit at the 50th Annual California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA) Training Conference

The 50th Anniversary event will be held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 26 –  Feb 28, 2019.   Reston, Va. (February 2019) – Case Managers from Parabon® NanoLabs will be exhibiting during the 50thAnnual California … Continue reading

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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES TLR-6® NON-LASER FOR SELECT GLOCK® AND M&P® SHIELDTM HANDGUNS

  EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 21, 2019 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced non-laser versions of its popular TLR-6® ultra-compact, lightweight weapons light. Available with three different light housings that securely attach … Continue reading

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Magnum Research Introduces White Tiger Desert Eagle

  (Pillager, MN) – Magnum Research, Inc, maker of the world-famous Desert Eagle pistol and leader in innovative firearms design and manufacturing, is proud to introduce the new White Tiger Stripe Desert Eagle.The White Tiger Desert Eagle pistol from Magnum … Continue reading

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MasterPiece Arms’ BA Competition Chassis Surveyed as #1 Most Popular Rifle Chassis/Stock by the Precision Rifle Blog (PRB)

PRB recently surveyed top ranked shooters in both the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and the National Rifle League (NRL) to learn more about the gear being run at long range rifle matches. Image provided courtesy of PrecisionRifleBlog.com. Check out the … Continue reading

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Steinel Ammunition Now Offers 500 Auto Max Loads for the Big Horn Armory AR500

The 350 grain JHP round is capable of achieving 2,225 fps from Big Horn Amory’s AR500 rifle. Cody, Wyo. (February 2019) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, announce a new premium ammunition manufacturer of the .500 Auto … Continue reading

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RIFLESCOPE CLOSEOUT: TANGO4 1-4X24 for $299 – Limited Quantities

FIREARMS • AMMUNITION • ELECTRO-OPTICS • SUPPRESSORS • AIRGUNS • TRAINING

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Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 Casings Used in New Snap Cap Training Rounds by FORG3D Solutions

Magnetic Freedom Training Rounds, featuring Shell Shock Technologies’ casings, are easier and safer to recover from the range floor. Westport, Conn. (February 2019) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case … Continue reading

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Steyr Academy Course Schedule Released

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FN SPRING REBATE & BONUS GEAR PROMOTION

February 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019 Click here to learn more Customers who purchase an eligible new model of the FNS™-9 Compact or any new FN 15® Rifle during the promotion timeframe will be eligible for Cash Rebate. Customers … Continue reading

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The The Crosstac Jester Bag is Really the King of Shooting Bags

  The Jester bag makes easy work of shooting from any position, any barricade, post or flat surface. Loveland, Col. (January 2019) – CROSSTAC, the innovator behind tactical/shooting gear for the serious competitor to the beginner shooter, makes shooting from … Continue reading

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#LeaveMyMeatAloneCory

TGIF readers. We made it through another week but Some of you, in the Northeast, got clobbered with that front that rolled in. I hope you weren’t adversely impacted. So, lets have a good shoot the shit. Caught Lara Logan … Continue reading

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SIG SAUER to Host Second Annual SIG SAUER Relentless Warrior Championship for Military Academy Cadets

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 20, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the exclusive sponsorship of the Second Annual SIG SAUER Relentless Warrior Championship set for Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the SIG SAUER Academy (SSA) in Epping, New … Continue reading

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Enhanced Technology and Design are Driving Adoption of Newest GLOCK Models by Law Enforcement

SMYRNA, Ga. – Feb 20, 2019 GLOCK, Inc. is proud to announce that its evolutionary changes in design are gaining interest and early adoption among law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. In 2018, GLOCK introduced its newest generation of … Continue reading

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Two New Comprehensive, Modular Tool Kits From Fix It Sticks

  Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced two new tool kits, The Works and The Duo.  These new kits have an extensive array of the most useful and … Continue reading

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Galco Announces the New Speed Master 2.0 Convertible Holster!

PHOENIX, February 2019 Galco Gunleather is excited to introduce the Speed Master™ 2.0 convertible paddle/belt holster! The new Speed Master 2.0 is the highly versatile and concealable result of Galco’s many years of design experience and continually advancing holster technology. … Continue reading

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Naroh Arms Hires Director of Sales & Marketing

  Naroh Arms Hires Director of Sales & Marketing (Rockledge, FL) – Naroh Arms, cutting edge manufacturer of firearms and firearm parts, is pleased to announce the hiring of Bill Vitiello as Director of Sales and Marketing.Bill Vitiello is a … Continue reading

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Sightmark Congratulates Lithuania’s Top Competitor, Marius Kazanskis

Sightmark Congratulates Lithuania’s Top Competitor, Marius Kazanskis (MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Sightmark is pleased to congratulate sponsored competitive shooter Marius Kazanskis for becoming Lithuania’s Top Rifle Shooter for 2018. In December, Kazanskis was deemed the best after placing 1st in the … Continue reading

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Introducing the Cloak M-LOK Handguard from DoubleStar

When looking for the perfect M-LOK handguard to wrap around your barrel, look no further than the Cloak M-LOK Handguard from DoubleStar. Cloak M-LOK Handguard 15.5″ Winchester, Ky. (February 2019) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles, … Continue reading

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YANKEE HILL MACHINE RENEWS TIER 3 SPONSORSHIP OF ASA

EASTHAMPTON, MA – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Yankee Hill Machine (YHM), a leading manufacturer of suppressors, AR-15 pattern firearms, and firearm accessories, is returning as a Tier 3 sponsor of ASA for 2019. “YHM … Continue reading

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22nd Annual Systems and Mission Engineering Conference | Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts! We invite high-quality professional presentations for the 22nd Annual Systems and Mission Engineering Conference to be held October 21-24, 2019 in Tampa, FL. This conference provides an interactive forum for Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Chief Scientists, and … Continue reading

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Parabon® NanoLabs to Exhibit at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 71st Annual Scientific Meeting

Parabon representatives will be speaking and exhibiting during the AAFS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting, to be held Feb. 20 – 22, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. Reston, Va. (February 2019) – Parabon® NanoLabs, a vertically integrated DNA technology company that develops … Continue reading

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EXTREMA RATIO FULCRUM BAYONET DESERT SW

CIVIL VERSION   MILITARY VERSION

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Orlando Police Department Selects SIG Virtus Rifles for Officers

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 18, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the Orlando Police Department has adopted the SIG Virtus Rifle as part of their standard issue equipment for the departments uniformed officers, detectives, watch commanders, and sergeants. … Continue reading

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New Study: 17.25 million concealed handgun permits, biggest increases for women and minorities

  The CPRC has just issued our newest annual report on the number of concealed handgun permits in the US.  A copy of the report is available for download here.  Some updated numbers are shown at the bottom of this … Continue reading

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OTTE Gear x Bawidamann Aloha "Poppies of War" POW Shirt

  LIMITED EDITION PRE ORDER FOR SUMMER DELIVERY Introducing our first Aloha Shirt in OTTE Gear x Bawidamann “Poppies of War”, a limited edition print only found at OTTE Gear. Pre-Order now, a limited number of pieces will be produced. … Continue reading

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ArachniGRIP® Offers Slide Spider for Sig P938

  (Parker, CO) – ArachniGRIP®, creator and manufacturer of the innovative Slide Spider® adhesive slide grip, is proud to offer the Slide Spider for the popular Sig P938.Shooters can now add more grip and increased safety and control to the … Continue reading

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Visit Crimson Trace’s Video Library

We’ve updated our Video Library with fresh content for your viewing pleasure. The best part? Now you can choose where you watch them. See below for selections. WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE >>  WATCH ON FACEBOOK >> WATCH ON YOUTUBE >> WATCH … Continue reading

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NSSF Praises U.S. House Bipartisan Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act

Legislation Frees Funds for State Range Construction NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, praised the introduction of H.R. 1222, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act of 2019 in the U.S … Continue reading

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KRISS USA PRESIDENT’S DAY SALE

Magazines Gear Spare Parts Apparel Mag-Ex2 Extended Mag – 9mm / 10mm view product From: $66.95Sale: $60.26 MagEx Extension Kit for G21 Mag .45ACP view product From: $35.95Sale: $32.36 Mag-Ex2 Extension Kit for Glock Mag 9mm / 10mm view product From: $35.95Sale: $32.36 … Continue reading

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The Liberator HP™ headset is the next generation in electronic hearing protection.

The The Liberator HP provides enhanced hearing protection in all environments, such as protection from impulse/gunfire noise and high decibel constant background audio, while advanced sound localization provides maximum situational awareness and sound detection. The headset is programmed like an … Continue reading

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Back and Better than Ever, The MEPRO RDS PRO V.2 from Meprolight®

An upgraded version of the popular MEPRO RDS PRO, the new electro optical red dot V.2 sight features LED technology for low power consumption. Middletown, Penn. (February 2019) – Meprolight USA®, the US sales and marketing division of Meprolight®, a … Continue reading

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DoubleStar Debuts Strongarm Pistol Tube

The Strongarm Pistol Tube is the newest revision to DoubleStar’s line of pistol buffer tubes. Winchester, Ky. (February 2019) – DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles, pistols and edged weapons, is proud to debut the newest revision … Continue reading

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The "Never Ending Magazine drill".

Chris “Cav” Cavallaro from SIG SAUER Academy demonstrates the “Never Ending Magazine drill”. In this drill, Cav will run you through 30 repetitions of good transitions and sight acquisitions with safety manipulation under stress and fatigue. I tried this without … Continue reading

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This Dingbat Is No Puzzle. What is a Puzzle is What She’ll Come Up With Next !

T.G.I.F. readers! Hopefully you’ve had a nice Valentine’s Day and a productive week. In addition to recovering from Shot Show, I’m working on a couple of reviews so I got some range time this week – always a good thing. … Continue reading

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REVISION CELEBRATES NERV CENTR POWER MANAGEMENT SOLUTION ADOPTION WITH KEY U.S. CUSTOMERS

Essex Junction, Vermont (February 13, 2019) – Revision Military—a world leader in integrated, soldier-worn power management solutions—has successfully supplied numerous Nerv Centr® power management systems to key customers in the U.S. Marine Corps and Air National Guard Joint Terminal Attack … Continue reading

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Crosstac’s ARCA Rail for the Ruger® Precision Rifle

  This very versatile Ruger® Precision Rifle dedicated Arca-Swiss style rail will enhance your next precision rifle competition or hunting adventure with multiple mounting options Loveland, Col. (February 2019) – Crosstac, the innovator behind tactical/shooting gear for the serious competitor … Continue reading

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