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SHOOTING SPORTS: The Legend Continues

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Trusted Electronic Hearing Protection… Now in Two Sizes

NEW Howard Leight Impact Sport Classic brings high-performance hearing protection to a wider range of shooting sports enthusiasts

CANTON, MA (December 16, 2021) – Since its introduction over a decade ago, the Howard LeightTM ImpactTM Sport electronic earmuff has been a favored addition to the range bags of shooting enthusiasts throughout the world. Impact Sport’s performance, comfort, and slim, ergonomic design make it a versatile earmuff for most shooting situations and environments, including rifle, shotgun, handgun, hunting and tactical applications. Now, this proven performer has been adapted and expanded for an improved fit on even more people.

New Sizes and Colors

“Shooting sports enthusiasts can now experience proven and reliable Impact Sport Classic features and performance while choosing from two sizes,” says Nancy Kufferman, Senior Offering Manager – Howard Leight. “We’ve expanded this extremely popular series of electronic hearing protection by offering a new Youth/Adult Small size that fits better on many youth, women, and men with smaller heads. We’re also excited to be launching the Youth/Adult Small size in great, all-new colors. Completed by our expansive offering of colors and patterns in the familiar Medium/Large size, the Howard Leight Impact Sport Classic line of electronic hearing protection offers individualized choices that are as diverse as the growing ranks of the shooting sports population.”

New Howard Leight Impact Sport Classic Youth/Adult Small models are offered in all-new Metallic Charcoal Gray and Berry Pink colors and are available now at Howard Leight Shooting Sports dealers and online at howardleightshootingsports.com.

Impact Sport Classic Medium/Large models remain available in Black, OD Green, Teal and Pink solid colors, plus stealthy MULTICAM® Tropical, MULTICAM Alpine, and MULTICAM Black patterns, as well as Smoke, One Nation, and Real Blue Honor Collection patterns.

MSRP for solid-color Impact Sport Classic models is $84 and $101 for patterned models.

Familiar, Comfortable and Reliable Performance

Featuring a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22dB, Impact Sport Classic’s internal circuitry allows ambient and low-frequency sounds to be safely amplified up to four times to a peak of 82dB, making it easy for wearers to hear range commands and conduct conversation, even in noisy environments. Amplification automatically shuts off at 82dB, attenuating hazardous impulse noises from gunfire.

Impact Sport Classic models offer a sleek, extremely low-profile earcup design with carefully engineered cutouts that facilitate the shouldering of a rifle or shotgun while maintaining clearance from the firearm stock. Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear, they incorporate a padded headband with vertical height adjustments for a secure, non-slip fit. When not in use, the headband and earcups fold for easy, compact storage.

Durable, recessed microphones—one on each side—reduce wind noise while providing stereo sound. Impact Sport Classic models are also equipped with an external 3.5mm AUX jack and an included cord for convenient connection to a phone, computer, MP3 player or scanner.

NEW Howard Leight Impact Sport Classic Youth/Adult Small Electronic Earmuff Models

NEW Metallic Charcoal Gray: Item # R-02532 / UPC: 033552025320
NEW Berry Pink: Item # R-02533 / UPC: 033552025337

Howard Leight Impact Sport Classic Medium/Large Electronic Earmuff Models

OD Green: Item # R-01526 / UPC: 033552015260
Teal: Item # R-02521 / UPC: 033552025214
Pink: Item # R-02523 / UPC: 033552025238
Black: Item # R-02524 / UPC: 033552025245
MULTICAM®: Item # R-02526 / UPC: 033552025269
MULTICAM® Black: Item # R-02527 / UPC: 033552025276
MULTICAM® Alpine: Item # R-02528 / UPC: 033552025283
Real Blue: Item # R-02529 / UPC: 033552025290
One Nation: Item # R-02530 / UPC: 033552025306
Smoke: Item # R-02531 / UPC: 033552025313

Howard Leight Impact Sport Classic Earmuff Features

Models available in two sizes: Medium/Large and Youth/Adult Small
22dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
Automatically shuts off noise over 82dB
Up to 4X amplification
Sleek, extremely low-profile earcup design with cutout allows for clearance of firearm stock
Adjustable fit
Convenient folding design for easy storage
Premium padded headband
Recessed stereo microphones
Single control knob for on/off and volume adjustment
Efficient power consumption and automatic 4-hour shutoff deliver up to 350 hours of battery life
AUX jack connects to MP3 players and scanners (3.5mm audio connection cord included)
Powered by two included AAA batteries
Replacement ear cushions available
MSRP $84/$101

ABOUT HONEYWELL HOWARD LEIGHT

Honeywell Safety Products empower individuals and families across the globe to enjoy more and worry less. Our high-quality hearing and eye protection help people to more safely enjoy the events and activities they love. Our broad selection of comfortable and stylish protective eyewear delivers safety without compromise, many of which meet ANSI high-impact standards and offer UVA/UVB protection. Building on over 30 years of innovation, we’re continually developing new designs, materials and technologies to enhance comfort and protection for industry trade professionals, recreational and competitive shooters, DIY homeowners, and all fans of live music and sporting events. Whatever your passion, trust Howard Leight to block out the noise so you can listen to what’s important, while staying safely focused on the big moments that matter. Learn more at howardleightshootingsports.com.

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Don’t wait to get your order in time for Christmas!

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Don’t miss out on the perfect Christmas gift from Alien Gear Holsters. Order by December 19th for delivery by Christmas.

We’re also offering our OWB Mag Carrier, a $30 value, for free* with the purchase of any holster this holiday season. Since most of our holster orders ship within 2 days, with expedited 2-day shipping, you can have your order in time for Christmas if you order now!

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Alien Gear | 4411 West Riverbend Ave. | Post Falls, ID 83854 | United States

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THORAX – LIVE NOW + 2 DAYS LEFT ON OUR 20% OFF CHRISTMAS SALE

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2531

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Big Horn Armory (BHA) to Donate $2,000 to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) for November Pay it Forward Program

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Big Horn Armory (BHA) to Donate $2,000 to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) for November Pay it Forward Program

BHA’s donation will go to the WWF’s Hunters for the Hungry Program to help provide 2,300 wild game meals to food-insecure families during this holiday season.

Cody, Wyo. (December 2021) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, will be donating $2,000 to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) to help support its Hunters for the Hungry Program (H4H). This donation will go toward the costs incurred by processing and results in nearly 2,300 donated wild game meals for food-insecure families within Wyoming.

“For the second year in a row, we are happy to donate a portion of our November sales proceeds to help out our community in Wyoming during the holiday season. This guarantees that more Wyoming citizens will get a healthy wild game meal during this most wonderful time of the year,” commented Greg Buchel, president of Big Horn Armory.

WWF’s H4H Program began in the fall of 2018. It has grown from supporting two to four counties in 2020. The counties include Sheridan, Johnson, Teton, and Fremont and H4H is looking to deepen the hunter donations to those incredible partnering processors in the coming years. During the last three years, over 14,100 meals have been donated through the program to food-insecure families in these counties and the Wind River Reservation.

“We cannot thank Big Horn Armory enough for their Pay It Forward campaign going to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation this year. Big Horn Armory serves as such a great role model for local Wyoming companies giving back to the community around them. Their donation goes right back into the work that supports people in need with Hunters for the Hungry, a program that is crucial during this time of year. Thanks again to Greg and his team for their donation to the Federation,” commented Dwayne Meadows, executive director of WWF.

The H4H Program was created to connect hunters and meat processors with charitable food organizations to provide high-quality, nutritious food to community members in need. This program builds on a foundation of conservation stewards who look to give back to local communities by sharing the harvest and cultivating meaningful connections across Wyoming.

All meat is taken to a local processor in the state of Wyoming where portions of donated game meat must be marked as “wild game,” “not for sale,” and “CWD-Free” if it is a mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, or elk. All antelope, bison, and goat may be donated without testing.

All hunters must first prepare their harvest for processing in the field as usual. At this time, hunters will also pull and submit Chronic Wasting Disease samples to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Then, hunters bring the meat to a participating processor who will ask for licensing information and how much of the harvest, in pounds of meat, the hunter would like to donate (if not all). Finally, donors or the WWF pays for processing and after the meat is cut and wrapped, it is taken by WWF staff or distributing partners to local food banks, pantries, and other food services.

For more on Big Horn Armory, visit www.bighornarmory.com

About Big Horn Armory:

Big Horn Armory was founded in 2008 with the expressed intention of designing a Browning-type lever-action gun chambered in 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum. The Big Horn Armory Model 89, made in America, closely follows the work of John Browning with refinements courtesy of modern metallurgy and machining capabilities. The first rifles began shipping in September of 2012 and since then, BHA has added to their big bore lineup with a Model 90 Carbine in 460 S&W, the Model 90A in 454 Casull, the Model 90B in .45 Colt, the Model 89A in 500 Linebaugh and the Model 89B in .475 Linebaugh. In 2017, Big Horn Armory took a departure from its lever-action series and developed the AR500 Auto Max, the most powerful short-range, semi-auto based on an AR .308 platform.

About Wyoming Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry Program:

The Wyoming Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry Program was created to connect hunters and meat processors with charitable food organizations to provide high-quality nutrition to community members in need. This program builds on a foundation of conservation stewards and meat processors who are looking to give back to local communities by sharing the harvest and further cultivating meaningful connections across Wyoming.

For more information on specific participating processors and organizations, please visit https://wyomingwildlife.org/hunters-for-the-hungry/.

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Members of the Firearm Industry Launch Battle to Have New York Statute Declared Unconstitutional

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 16, 2021

Members of the Firearm Industry Launch Battle to Have New York Statute Declared Unconstitutional

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and a group of fourteen firearm manufacturers, distributors, and retailers filed a lawsuit and moved for a preliminary injunction in federal court today challenging as unconstitutional a New York law designed to blame the industry for the criminal misuse or unlawful possession of firearms in New York no matter where they were purchased.

Specifically, New York’s “public nuisance” law would subject members of the firearm industry to civil lawsuits for the criminal misuse or unlawful possession of firearms in New York. The law would impose liability on industry members for firearms lawfully sold anywhere in the United States that end up being criminally misused or illegally possessed in New York thereby allegedly contributing to a “public nuisance” in the state. Today’s lawsuit challenges the New York law as preempted by the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). It also challenges the law as unconstitutionally vague in violation of the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution. The lawsuit further challenges the law as an impermissible attempt by New York State to regulate interstate commerce in violation of the Commerce Clause of the Constitution.

New York is trying to use the threat of crushing liability to coerce out-of-state businesses to adopt sales practices and procedures not required by Congress or the law of the state where they operate. The Constitution reserves the power to regulate interstate commerce solely to Congress. This law interferes with the sovereignty of other states to make policy choices about how firearms should be sold in their state, subject only to the Second Amendment and federal law.

The challenged law permits lawsuits by victims of criminal acts and citizens claiming they have been harmed by an alleged public nuisance in New York. It also allows lawsuits by the State and any local government, like the City of New York. Both New York State and the City of New York were part of a wave of similar lawsuits filed over twenty years ago that led to Congress passing the bipartisan PLCAA in 2005.

The PLCAA codified a bedrock legal principle. Manufacturers and retailers are not responsible for the subsequent criminal misuse or illegal possession of their lawfully sold, non-defective products by remote third parties – criminals – over whom they have no control. Firearm industry members are not legally responsible for illegal shootings any more than a cookware manufacturer is responsible if a criminal misuses a sharp kitchen knife to stab someone.

“This law is not about making our communities safer but rather, as former Governor Andrew Cuomo once proclaimed, to impose on the firearm industry a ‘death by a thousand cuts.’ Today’s lawsuit will end this unconstitutional attack on the businesses, large and small, vital to Americans’ Second Amendment rights,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs and General Counsel. “Opening up members of the firearm industry to a torrent of baseless civil lawsuits is – as it was in the past – an effort to impose radical gun control policies by litigating the forceful bankruptcy of companies. New York’s baseless law ignores the fact that members of the firearm industry work cooperatively with federal, state, and local authorities for Real Solutions® to help address crimes involving guns.”

Legal experts such as Professor Jonathan Turley have long defended the merits of the PLCAA pointing out that laws like the one recently passed in New York are “unsound attempts” to distort principles of liability. New York’s law allows the very type of novel tort law actions, including those by New York State and City of New York, struck down by courts two decades ago.

NSSF looks forward to working with the individual plaintiffs and other members of the firearm industry to fight this blatantly unconstitutional New York law and in doing so, uphold the foundations of tort law, fight government overreach, and protect the firearm businesses that lawfully operate and employ over 340,000 of Americans.

For more information on the PLCAA, see NSSF’s Fact Sheet.

About NSSF

NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

National Shooting Sports Foundation | 11 Mile Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

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E-Gift Cards Now Available

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

E-GIFT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE

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Bring Home The Boom This Christmas

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

.338 Lapua and .50 BMG Ammo In Stock

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Apex Exhibiting At 2022 SHOT Show

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Apex Exhibiting At 2022 SHOT Show

PEORIA, Ariz. – Apex Tactical Specialties will be exhibiting at the 2022 SHOT Show (booth #42711) taking place January 18-21 in the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum. Dealers are invited to review the Apex product line, learn about upcoming new products and sign up to order direct from Apex to take advantage of our SHOT Show specials.
Apex is the leading designer and manufacturer of aftermarket pistol parts, including highly sought after trigger kits, and offers more performance upgrades for more makes and models of top selling pistols than any other company in the industry.
Among the bestselling pistols Apex makes aftermarket parts for are the CZ P10, FN 509, Glock, Ruger Mk IV, Sig Sauer P320, Smith & Wesson M&P and M&P Shield, Springfield Armory Hellcat, and the Walther PPQ. The Apex product line provides dealers with the add-on sale items that keep customers coming back for more.
Dealers looking to maximize their firearm accessory sales and profitability should plan to visit Apex in booth 42711 on the lower level of the Venetian Expo during the 2022 SHOT Show. For more information on how to become an Apex Stocking Dealer, or to schedule an appointment, please email us at Dealer@ApexTactical.com or call (623) 322-0200.

For more information about Apex Tactical Specialties, visit www.ApexTactical.com,

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USCCA Sponsors 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Gold Level

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

For immediate release | December 16, 2021

USCCA Sponsors 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Gold Level

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has agreed to sponsor the 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Gold support level. The USCCA is an association of responsibly armed Americans whose members get exceptional self-defense education, lifesaving training and self-defense liability insurance, preparing them for the before, during and after of a lawful act of self-defense.

“With its generous sponsorship of the HAVA Golf Classic, USCCA goes above and beyond to recognize the men and women of uniform fighting every day to protect our 2nd Amendment rights,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer.

“USCCA provides life-saving education and training to responsibly-armed Americans, and our sponsorship of the 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Tournament allows us to express our gratitude for the individuals who fought to protect the freedom and safety of every American,” said Tim Schmidt, President, and Founder of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. “This is a great organization doing important work, and we are thrilled to be a sponsor.”

The NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic, now in its seventh year, raises money to support disabled veterans with their healing process through guided hunts, target shooting events and other outdoor sports activities. HAVA is Honored American Veterans Afield, a 501(c)(3) organization formed by companies in the shooting and outdoor industry.

The 2022 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic will be held Sunday, January 16, two days before the opening of the 2022 SHOT Show. The renowned Bear’s Best Las Vegas, a top-rated, Jack Nicklaus-designed course, will once again host this tremendously popular SHOT Week event, one that’s tailor-made to provide networking, entertainment and a great way to kick off the show.

Registration is open for individuals and four-member firearms industry teams. Individual entries are $200 and four-person team entries are $600. All entries include transportation to and from the outing, golf cart rental, course fees, course balls, breakfast, lunch and participant gifts. Prizes will be awarded for high team and individuals at the event’s conclusion. For more information and to register for this important event, visit www.shotshow.org/golf.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. To discover how sponsoring the NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic can benefit both you and our veterans, contact Chris Tatulli, NSSF Senior Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, at catulli@nssf.org or 203-426-1320 ext. 214.

About NSSF

About HAVA

HAVA is a 501(c)(3) organization formed by companies in the shooting and outdoor industry with the purpose of raising awareness and further assisting disabled veterans with their healing process through guided hunts, shooting events and other outdoor sports activities. To learn more about HAVA, visit www.honoredveterans.org.

National Shooting Sports Foundation | 11 Mile Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

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Hey! 21% OFF Goodbye 2021 SALE!!!

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

G-Code · 272 W Stag Park Service Rd · Burgaw, NC 28425-4437 · USA

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HeadHunters NW Conducts Shooting Industry-Specific Salary Survey

Posted on Friday, 17 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

HEADHUNTERS NW CONDUCTS SHOOTING INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC SALARY SURVEY

Specialized Recruiting for the Shooting Industry

DECEMBER 16, 2021 – Edgemont, SD – HeadHunters NW, the premier executive recruiting firm focused exclusively and deliberately on talent acquisition for the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry, is currently gathering data for a firearms industry-specific salary survey.

According to HeadHunters NW President Shaylene Keiner, “The shooting industry’s current hiring climate is changing rapidly, and with corporate restructuring, closures, relocations, mergers, remote work, and other adjustments, it’s essential to understand how those changes affect your workforce. If you’re adding to your team in 2022, you need a quick, comprehensive look at the hiring landscape for 2022.”

HeadHunters NW will send out 2022 Shooting Industry Salary Survey questionnaires in the next few weeks preceding SHOT Show, Keiner said. “While the survey only takes a few minutes to complete, executive leaders and hiring managers will benefit from industry-specific insight and information for their competitors and their own employees.”

The HeadHunters NW 2022 Shooting Industry Salary Survey questionnaire is limited to senior-level executives and HR leadership. All participation is confidential and will not be revealed in the survey.

“The goal is to gather data that is the best and most current for our industry,” stated Keiner. The information collected will include average salaries for specific roles in the firearms industry while considering regional trends, benefits packages, and incentives. “The results will help customers attract and retain the best talent,” she said.

Competition is fierce for the most attractive candidates. “For a good reason,” said Keiner. “Top-level talent will shape and contribute to the overall success of whichever organization they choose to join, and contention over these folks can become costly if you don’t know their worth or expectations. By capturing shooting industry trends and defining best hiring practices for these essential roles, the Salary Survey provides data that’s not available anywhere else in the industry.”

If interested in participating in the HeadHunters NW 2022 Shooting Industry Salary Survey, email Shaylene Keiner at Shaylene@HeadHuntersNW.com.

For more information about HeadHunters NW, visit HeadHuntersNW.com.

About HeadHunters NW

HeadHunters NW recruits talent for Fortune 500 corporations, venture, private equity groups, family-owned businesses, and non-profits while uncovering talent for C-suite roles, vital management positions, and more. HeadHunters NW discovers thriving candidates from various industries, functions, and regions and places them in influential roles in the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry. Employees who can drive your objectives to the next level are within our reach, and we secure them for you swiftly. HeadHunters NW helps you hire the best talent for your team in the timeframe you set.

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ATF eForms Technology Upgrade

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

ATF eForms Technology Upgrade

DECEMBER 17-21

This is a notice for federal firearms licensees (FFLs) and reminder for current eForms users about the upcoming launch of a new version of ATF eForms.

Outage period

In order to facilitate this upgrade, eForms will be offline during the following time frame:

Upgrade Start: Friday, December 17 at 9 p.m.

Tentative Finish: Tuesday, December 21 at 6 a.m.

You can continue to use the existing eForms until the upgrade starts at 9 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). During the upgrade time frame, eForms will be unavailable.

Previous submissions

If you are an existing eForms user, all your previous submissions will transfer to the new system. Please note, the PDFs of your forms may not be migrated over on the first day.

If your PDF is not available, please check your email as you would have received a copy from eForms at the time of submission and final approval.

Required steps after upgrade

New users
If you would like to register and start using eForms after the upgrade, please follow this step-by-step guide for new users after Dec. 21:

New Users – First Time Login Steps (docx, 1.33 MB)

Existing users
If you are a current eForms user, please review the following guide but do not complete these steps until the upgrade is complete on Dec. 21:

Existing Users – First Time Login Steps (docx, 1.75 MB)

Contact us

In our efforts to provide you continuous support through this transition, we have created five email mailboxes to help us assist you through this process:

Registration issues: Registration.eforms.item@atf.gov
AFMER questions: AFMER.eforms.item@atf.gov
NFA questions: NFA.eforms.item@atf.gov
NSOT questions: NSOT.eforms.item@atf.gov
Imports questions: Imports.eforms.item@atf.gov

It is our goal to have ATF personnel monitor these mailboxes to assist you with a response within 3 business days.

Resources

eForms Login

Current Processing Times for eForms

About eForms

Firearms Q&As

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Winchester Ammunition 10K Giveaway is here.

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

It’s here! The Winchester Ammunition 10K Giveaway is officially underway — and it’s our biggest giveaway ever.
We’re giving out:
• A case of ammo every day from December 13 to January 14
• A grand prize of 10,000 rounds of ammo
For a chance to get the ammo you need to fuel your passion for shooting, enter today. Visit the contest page for official rules and to enter, plus learn how you can earn additional entries.

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Winchester Ammunition

600 Powder Mill Road

East Alton, IL 62024

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GUN TESTS Selects the MasterPiece Arms (MPA) BA PMR Pro 6mm Creedmoor as One of its 2021 Guns of the Year

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

The rifle is featured in the article “2021 Guns & Gear Top Picks” in the Dec. 2021 edition of GUN TESTS magazine.

GUN TESTS Selects the MasterPiece Arms (MPA) BA PMR Pro 6mm Creedmoor as One of its 2021 Guns of the Year

The rifle is featured in the article “2021 Guns & Gear Top Picks” in the Dec. 2021 edition of GUN TESTS magazine.

Comer, Ga. (December 2021) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturer of precision Pistol, BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is pleased to announce its MPA BA PMR Pro 6mm Creedmoor Rifle has been selected by GUN TESTS magazine as one of its guns of the year, receiving a GUN TESTS Grade of A (Our Pick). The rifle is featured in the article, “2021 Guns & Gear Top Picks,” in the Dec. 2021 GUN TESTS magazine edition.

At the end of this year, Todd Woodward of GUN TESTS, surveyed the work of R.K. Campbell, Roger Eckstine, Robert Sadowski, Tracey Taylor, and Joe Woolley has done for the magazine intending to select guns, accessories, and ammunition the magazine’s testers have endorsed.

“From these evaluations, I pick the best from a full year’s worth of tests and distill recommendations for readers, who often use them as shopping guides. These choices are a mixture of our original tests and other information I’ve compiled during the year. After we roll high-rated test products into long-term testing, I keep tabs on how these guns do, and if the firearms and accessories continue performing well, then I have confidence including these firearms in this wrap-up,” writes Woodward.

Originally reviewed in the April 2020 edition of GUN TESTS magazine, the MPA BA PMR Pro 6mm Creedmoor rifle is a heavy, yet graceful beast of a rifle, and the magazine testers and editor could easily see why it is one of the most popular rifles on the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) tour.

The BA PMR Pro Rifle is designed specifically for the Production Class requirements of the PRS with a price threshold of $2,500. It has been approved for use within this division of the PRS and includes many competition-related features. It is available in either a Black or Tungsten Cerakote® finish and has a ½ MOA accuracy guarantee. The PMR Pro Rifle II now includes the Trigger Tech Diamond Trigger that features a 4 oz. – 2 lbs. pull weight range.

The MPA BA PMR Pro Rifle II utilizes the MPA BA Competition Chassis, which is machined on MPA’s CNC Horizontal Machining Centers to exacting tolerances from 6061 aluminum. The v-bedding system provides additional clearance for glass bedding action and straight section of the barrel. The chassis also includes a built-in inclinometer, thread protector (no muzzle brake), thumb notch, lower mounted Picatinny Rail, 20 MOA Scope Rail, EVG Grip, Ultra Bag Rider, V4 Spigot Mount, and is R.A.T. System compatible. The MPA Buttstock comes with an adjustable cheek riser and length of pull that is locked in position with a series of set screws that are embedded into the buttstock body. If the customer would like to add a muzzle brake to this rifle, it can be added as an accessory and it will not affect the Production Class status. Muzzle brake options for the MPA BA PMR Pro Rifle II include the MPA Premium Bolt Action Muzzle Brake 6.5mm and the MPA Premium Bolt Action Muzzle Brake 30 Cal.

The MPA BA PMR Pro Rifle II includes a Lothar Walther hand-lapped 416R Stainless Premium Barrel Blank with a polished barrel finish. The chamber is indicated within 0.0001” or less to the bore of the rifle and is bore and land inspected on a video borescope.

MPA BA PMR Pro Rifle II Specifications:

Caliber: 6mm Creedmoor, 6GT, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6 Dasher, 6BR, 6BRA, 6XC, 6 x 47 Lapua, .308 Win, .223
Action: MPA/Curtis Short Action
Bolt: 60 Degree Bolt Throw
Chassis: MPA BA Competition Chassis
Chassis Weight: 5 lbs.
Rifle Weight: 12.5 lbs.
Barrel: Lothar Walther Hand Lapped 416R Stainless Premium Barrel Blank
Barrel Twist: Caliber specific
Barrel Length: 26” (6.5mm and 6mm)
Barrel Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 TPI
Barrel Profile: #M24 Contour
Coating: Cerakote Chassis, Polished Barrel
Length of Pull: 13.75 – 15”
Trigger: Trigger Tech Diamond or Timney HIT Trigger
Trigger Pull: Trigger Tech Diamond: 4 oz. – 2 lbs. (Customer Choice)
Timney HIT Trigger: 6 oz. – 2 lbs. (Customer Choice)
Magazine: 10 Round AICS Type Magazine Included
MSRP: $2,499.00

MPA makes every effort to get the product to the customer as quickly as possible. These are hand-built precision instruments and not production components. To see MPA’s latest delivery and lead times for all Bolt Action Rifles and Chassis, visit https://masterpiecearms.com/bolt-action-rifle-and-chassis-current-delivery-times/.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems, and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

The muzzle-forward balance on the MPA allows the rifle to rest on bags easily with little effort from the shooter. Photo courtesy of GUN TESTS.

About MasterPiece Arms:

MasterPiece Arms‘ main offices, located in Comer, Georgia, combine quality engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing to design and produce firearms, such as highly successful BA Rifles and Chassis Systems. Masterpiece Arms uses high accuracy CNC machining, turning, barrel making, laser cutting, and bending in its manufacturing process controlled by their ISO9002/TS16949 Registered Quality System.

MPA engineers test and retest our weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses, such as personal and home protection, long-range shooting, hunting, and tactical interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners. Learn more about MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com or call 866.803.0000.

About GUN TESTS Magazine:

GUN TESTS evaluates today’s most talked about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and shooting accessories with utter, ruthless impartiality…so you always know what’s worth buying before you buy it.

Subscriber-supported, GUN TESTS accepts no commercial advertising. Unlike most major gun magazines, we’re free to tell the truth no matter which deep pocket manufacturer it might upset. Readers know GUN TESTS’ ratings and recommendations are always full, fair, and unfettered.

With our rigorous comparison testing, GUN TESTS separates the good from the bad. You’ll learn which guns are most reliable and accurate…which are the best-built and which are the best buys. You’ll know how a gun you may be thinking of buying holds up after hundreds, even thousands of rounds. And you’ll know how it stacks up against similar models in terms of performance and price. You’ll save more money and have more fun shooting than ever before

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CZ TS 2 Pistol Wins Ballistic’s Best Reader’s Choice Award

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

CZ TS 2 Pistol Wins Ballistic’s Best Reader’s Choice Award

Kansas City, KS (December 15, 2021) – The results of the Ballistic Magazine’s annual Ballistic’s Best Awards are in, and the TS 2 pistol from CZ-USA has been named as the best Full-Size Semi-Automatic Handgun of the year.

The awards cover a broad spectrum of firearms in the magazine’s Best Guns of the Year issue, which tests and ranks over 100 handguns, rifles, and shotguns every year, setting the best apart from the rest.

“CZ’s TS 2 builds upon CZ’s tradition of building first-class Semi-Automatic Handguns,” says Nino Bosaz, editorial director of Ballistic magazine. “The TS 2 is an outstanding and affordable entry-level competition handgun and performs flawlessly under our rigorous tests.”

The Ballistic’s Best winners are chosen in an unbiased method with category rankings determined by testing teams based on a nine-point criteria system that includes aesthetics, ergonomics, sights, trigger control, recoil control, reloading ease, accuracy, reliability and value/price. The magazine only uses the final tallies on the score sheets to crown the winners in each category. Objectivity is paramount for Ballistic, and its parent company, Athlon Outdoors.

“Our team pledges full honesty and transparency in our scoring process and editorial practices,” Bosaz writes in the issue. “There’s no funny pay-to-play business in this awards issue or any magazine issue we produce. It’s no wonder CZ-USA can barely keep up with consumer demand.”

The TS 2 beat out several state-of-the-art handguns in its category, including the Canik METE SFX, Walther PDP Full Size 4.5, HK VP9L OR, Zev Technologies OZ9 Combat, Rock Island Armory STK100, SAR K12 Sport, FN 509 LS Edge, Sig Sauer P320 Max, and the Beretta 92X RDO.

The TS 2 was designed and built for competition shooters in the tradition of the company’s highly successful Shadow 2, mimicking its slide profile with the reciprocating weight positioned as low as possible for smoother operation, less muzzle flip and faster follow-up shots. Additionally, the TS 2’s redesigned frame and improved ergonomics also reduce muzzle flip so that it’s less noticeable than ever.

“When the scoring was done, I can’t say it was a real surprise. CZ’s new TS 2 flipped the script this time around, pulling ahead, finishing in front by a nose,” says Garret Lucas, who ran the handgun tests in the category. “With the speed, precision and dynamic performance afforded by CZ-USA’s handguns have made it the leading name for practical shooting disciplines. This pistol is sure to become a favorite among IPSC/USPSA shooters, as well as beginners looking to get into competition pistol shooting for the first time.”

CZ TS 2 Pistol Specifications:

· SKU: 91220
· Purpose: Competition
· Caliber: 9mm Luger
· Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
· Magazine Type: Double Stack
· Frame: Steel
· Grips: Thin Aluminum
· Action: Single Action
· Sights: Serrated Fiber Optic Front, Serrated Fixed Rear
· Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged
· Barrel Length: 5.28”
· Weight: 48.5 oz
· Overall Length: 8.86”
· Height: 5.8”
· Width: 1.57”
· Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Safety Stop on Hammer
· MSRP: $1,699

Since 1997, CZ-USA has given American shooters and hunters the best firearms the Czech Republic has to offer. In 2019, we completed yet another milestone by producing CZ firearms here in the United States at CZ-USA’s Kansas City, Kansas, facility. With our ever-increasing production capabilities stateside, CZ-USA will continue to improve, innovate, and add to the CZ-USA line-up of high-quality, affordable handguns, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors, plus custom-quality handguns from Dan Wesson.

For more information, please visit WWW.CZ-USA.COM

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New PX-9GEN3 striker fired pistols from SDS Imports!

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

SDS Imports Introduces The New PX-9GEN3 Line Of Striker Fired Pistols

Knoxville, TN – SDS Imports has introduced an exciting new line of pistols, the PX-9GEN3. This family of polymer frame, striker fired pistols is designed to meet the needs of duty personnel, self-defense and competition shooters. Manufactured by Tisas, the PX-9GEN3 is available in nine variations including a Duty size model, Duty (with threaded barrel) and a Tactical model (with threaded barrel). All models are optics ready with an RMR cut machined into the slide with an included cover plate. Each model is available in Black, Flat Dark Earth and Olive Drab.

The PX-9GEN3 features a polymer frame with an integral picatinny rail and flared magazine well, hammer forged 9mm barrel, a CNC machined slide with a Tenifer® finish (black) or Cerakote (FDE and OD), adjustable rear sights and fiber optic front site (Glock pattern), a flat trigger with trigger safety, reversible magazine catch, and interchangeable back straps and side grip panels.

About SDS Imports: Based in Knoxville, TN, SDS Imports is an importer of high quality, rugged, reliable firearms from around the globe to serve the American shooting sports market. Products include a line of exceptional 1911 pistols that offer remarkable value and outstanding quality, the new PX-9GEN3 polymer frame, striker fired line of pistols as well as pump and semi-auto shotguns.

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Growing Demand Sparks EOTECH® Move, New Manufacturing Facilities and Headquarters

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Plymouth, MI (December 15, 2021) – Firearm Owners love EOTECH’s battle-proven optics for the military, police, and consumers. And as a testament to its popularity, the Michigan-based optics manufacturer needed more space to keep pace with increased demand and an ever-growing product line.

EOTECH’s hunt for new locations led them to Traverse City and Plymouth. Ideally situated within Michigan’s regional technology and manufacturing hub, both cities offer a talented labor pool and enhanced supplier access. “The choice to move was clear. Both Traverse City and Plymouth welcomed EOTECH with open arms,” said Dean Loebig, EOTECH Chief Technical & Operations Officer. “Offering an economic development incentive proved these cities wanted our business, plus it’s a strategic place to base our operations.”

Late Summer, EOTECH’s new manufacturing facility was up and running at 2207 Traverse Field Road in Traverse City, MI. It features a state of the art 22,000 square foot building. The new headquarters, an impressive 67,000 square foot building located at 46900 Port St. Plymouth, MI, will be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2021.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, EOTECH designs, manufactures, and markets the original Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) and designs and distributes Vudu® rifle optics, thermal and night vision systems, and laser devices. The world’s tier-one professional’s trust EOTECH’s full line of professional-grade optics to deliver unparalleled speed, accuracy, and reliability. Since 1996, EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) have been designed, developed, and manufactured in the US. In 2016, EOTECH expanded its optics line by introducing the Vudu line of premium magnified optics designed to cater to the most sophisticated of users. Our exacting standards demand continued focus on product quality, not quantity, ensuring that the highest specifications are not only met but exceeded. Every optic manufactured is treated as if it will be the one that will face a life and death situation. When there are zero margins for error, there is only one clear choice – EOTECH.

For more information, please visit WWW.EOTECHINC.COM

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New 35-Round Extended XD-M Magazine – Now Available

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of a 35-round extended magazine for the XD-M® and XD-M® Elite series of 9mm pistols.

Designed with reliability, durability and capacity in mind, the new 35-Round extended magazine from Springfield Armory is the ultimate accessory for your XD-M or XD-M Elite 9mm pistol.

BUY NOW

Springfield Armory, 420 West Main Street, Geneseo, IL 61254, USA, 800-680-6866

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Help us celebrate MSGT Earl Plumlee, Medal of Honor

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Join us as we honor Master Sergeant Earl D. Plumlee, Medal of Honor tomorrow, December 16th.

The Special Forces Charitable Trust will be hosting a reception at the Marriott Crystal City in the Potomac Room beginning at 5:00 PM.

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Special Forces Charitable Trust

PO Box 53

Southern Pines, North Carolina 28388

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Looking for the perfect last minute gift, Kestrel has you covered!

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Last chance to take advantage of our holiday promotion!

Order must be placed by Monday, December 20th.

KestrelMet® 6000 Cellular Weather Station

Purchase a KestrelMet 6000 and get a FREE Mono Mount. Our accuracy, reliability, and durability can now be found in an out-of-the-box-ready professional weather station. The KestrelMet 6000 includes a low-cost cellular plan –with the first year FREE – to connect your station to the online monitoring dashboard or the app.

*Make sure to add the mono mount in the KestrelMet dropdown menu to activate discount.

Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter

With LiNK

The Kestrel 5500 LiNK Weather Meter is the trusted weather guide for the outdoor adventurer. Weather can greatly influence the success and safety of any outdoor activity. Get true local conditions accurately measured where they count with this rugged, pocket-sized meter.

*Make sure to select LiNK in dropdown menu

Kestrel DROP D2

Wireless Temperature & Humidity Data Logger

Whether monitoring indoor plants, a greenhouse, or an outdoor garden, the DROP D2 provides the most accurate temperature and humidity measurements for the grower and plant enthusiast in your life. Simply attach the DROP to a stationary point and remotely access the environmental data from a phone, tablet, or computer within a 100′ range.

KestrelMet® 6000 Cellular Weather Station

Last chance to take advantage of our holiday promotion! Purchase a KestrelMet 6000 and get a free Mono Mount. Our accuracy, reliability, and durability can now be found in an out-of-the-box-ready professional weather station. The KestrelMet 6000 includes a low-cost cellular plan –with the first year FREE – to connect your station to the online monitoring dashboard or the app.

*Make sure to add the mono mount to your cart separately to activate discount

21 Creek Circle , Boothwyn, PA 19061

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Galco’s 1880’s Rig!

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Galco’s 1880’s Rig!

Phoenix, December 2021

Reminiscent of the rigs worn in American Western films in the 1950s and 1960s, Galco’s 1880s™ is the rig for the single-action revolver shooter on the budget of the working cowboy. The 1880s holsters are available in both strongside and crossdraw carry, for large-frame single-action revolvers with barrels from 4 5/8” through 7 ½”.
Constructed of premium, full-grain natural tan steerhide, the 1880s holsters use a hammer thong retention strap. The high-riding designs fit belts up to 3” wide, including Galco’s matching 1880s Cartridge Belt (sold separately).
Available for both .38/.357 and .44/.45 cartridges, the Premium Center Cut Steerhide of the 1880s belt is a much darker natural color, giving the assembled rig a handsome, two-tone appearance.
See Galco’s Western Rigs!

Dealer inquiries:
800-874-2526
dealersales@galcoholsters.com

Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of Galco Holsters, the premier American-made brand of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco brand utilizes leather, nylon and Kydex to meet the demands of today’s consumers. Women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly handcrafted in the USA since 1969.

Galco International, 2019 W Quail Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027

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New Pocket Long-Sleeve Tees from Huk Bring Fashion to the Angling Lifestyle

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

New Pocket Long-Sleeve Tees from Huk Bring Fashion to the Angling Lifestyle

Charleston, SC (December 15, 2021) – Huk believes the perfect tee should be three things: effortless, comfortable and versatile. The New Pocket Long-Sleeve tee is that and more, bringing fashion-forward design, comfort and performance into a single package. With the introduction of new designs in their pocket tees, Huk has raised the stakes once again.

These shirts are 52% cotton and 48% polyester, providing a flattering fit to anglers of all shapes. The pocket provides a place to hang sunglasses or retain a few smaller items to make being outside more efficient and enjoyable. Whether worn alone or as a layering garment, this will become a staple of every fisherman’s wardrobe.

The pocket tees are available in three new designs. One of the tees is a simple “hook” representation; one is a “Fresh Water Shield” model with a cartwheeling largemouth, and the other option is an “Offshore Shield” version with a leaping billfish. The first comes in three colors: Sargasso Sea Heather, Sharkskin Heather and Huk Blue Heather, and the other two come in both Sargasso Sea Heather and Iron Heather. Available in sizes from small to 3XL to accommodate anglers of all sizes.

Long-Sleeve Tees Features

· 52% Cotton, 48% Polyester
· Chest Pocket
· Available in Sizes S-3XL
· MSRP: $35.00 (3XL + $5)

Marolina Outdoor Inc. was founded to bring deep-seated product expertise across all outdoor categories. Our innovative designs and technologically focused products create the foundation of our authentic outdoor apparel. Huk clothing represents a fresh take and a unique understanding of angling needs, offering functional styles that appeal to anglers of all ages. NOMAD is motivated to provide quality apparel so that hunters can maximize their experiences to hunt and provide sustenance regardless of the size of the game or where their pursuits lead them.

For more information, please visit WWW.HUKGEAR.COM

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NSSF to Host Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2022

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

NSSF will host several governors at SHOT Show 2022 to speak about the importance of the firearm industry to their state, efforts to attract firearm and ammunition-related businesses…

December 15, 2021

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, will host several governors at SHOT Show® 2022 to speak about the importance of the firearm industry to their state, efforts to attract firearm and ammunition-related businesses, and the benefits of firearm-related businesses to their state economies.

NSSF’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), will take place at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from Jan. 18-21, 2022. The Governors’ Forum, hosted by NSSF’s Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs and General Counsel, will take place in Palazzo M – 5th Floor of the Venetian Expo from 1-2 p.m. (Pacific Time), Jan. 19, 2022. The forum is open to media and will include questions from media.

“This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from several governors of the importance of the firearm industry to their state,” Keane said. “NSSF has hosted governors in previous shows, but we wanted to be able to give each of the governors an opportunity to talk about why they want to bring this growing and vibrant industry to their states.”

Confirmed for the Governors’ Forum are (in alphabetical order of states):

Alaska – Governor Mike Dunleavey
Arkansas – Governor Asa Hutchinson
Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp
Idaho – Governor Brad Little
Montana – Governor Greg Gianforte
Nebraska – Governor Pete Ricketts
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt
South Dakota – Governor Kristi Noem
Wyoming – Governor Mark Gordon

More governors may be added to the forum as schedules permit.

Several companies recently announced moves to relocate headquarters and expand production to new states including:

· Alabama

· Remington Outdoor Company moved much of its production from New York to Huntsville.

· Kimber expanded production to Troy, over Yonkers, N.Y. It later relocated the corporate headquarters to Alabama.

· Florida

· Dark Storm Industries is relocating production from Oakdale, N.Y. to Titusville, Fla.

· Iowa

· Les Baer moved from restrictive Illinois to LeClaire, Iowa, in 2007.

· Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT) left Illinois after 40 years to relocate to Iowa in 2019.

· Mississippi

· Olin Corporation’s Winchester Ammunition moved from East Alton, Ill., to Oxford in 2011.

· North Carolina

· Sturm, Ruger and Co. expanded production in Mayodan in 2013.

· Pennsylvania

· Kahr Arms moved their headquarters to Greely, Penn., from New York after the state rushed through passage of the SAFE Act.

· South Carolina

· American Tactical Imports relocated 100 jobs and its manufacturing from Rochester, N.Y., to Summerville, S.C., in 2013.

· PTR Industries left Connecticut for Aynor in 2013, where it set up shop.

· Tennessee

· Beretta moved firearm production and engineering and design to Gallatin, Tenn., from Maryland in 2015 over concerns of increasingly strict gun control legislation.

· Texas

· Mossberg expanded production in Eagle Pass, Texas, in 2013, instead of growing its New Haven, Conn., plant.

· Colt Competition moved from Canby, Ore., to Breckenridge, Texas, in 2013.

· Wyoming

· Magpul Industries left Boulder, Colo., after the state passed magazine restrictions and moved production to Laramie, Wyo.

· Weatherby Inc.’s Adam Weatherby announced at SHOT Show in 2018 he was moving the company from California to Sheridan, Wyo.

· Accessories maker HiViz announced in 2013 they were leaving Fort Collins, Colo., over restrictive gun control legislation to Laramie.

· Stag Arms announced in 2019 they were opening their new facility in Cheyenne, Wyo., after leaving their former headquarters in New Britain, Conn.

About NSSF

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Maxpedition 40% Off Entity CCW Gear

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

MAXPEDITION | Armyshop MILITARY RANGE EU

Shop & Save On All Entity Series Products.

FREE U.S. DOMESTIC STANDARD
SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $200

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Maxpedition | P.O. Box 5008 | Palos Verdes, CA 90274

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NDIA statement on NDAA passage today

Posted on Thursday, 16 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Dec. 15, 2021

NDIA welcomes NDAA passage with great bipartisan support

The National Defense Industrial Association issues the following statement on the Dec. 15 passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022:

NDIA applauds Congress for its overwhelming support in passing the NDAA. With tallies of 363-70 in the House and 89-10 in the Senate, the bipartisan votes demonstrate that national defense and support for our service members remain unifying values.

This bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation marks more than six decades of Congress approving the authorization for critical military policies and resources to protect our nation. We recognize the impacts of COVID-19 and other legislative matters on getting this fundamental legislation passed in a timely manner and support the expedited signing of the bill into law.

This year’s NDAA includes many priorities aimed at the health and readiness of the defense industrial base ultimately serving our warfighters:

* It directs the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the effects of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework on small-business concerns.

* It authorizes pilot programs to transition Small-Business Innovation Research programs and Small-Business Technology Transfer programs more effectively into Phase III through selection of Entrepreneurial Innovation Projects.

* It approves additional funding for continued use of Small Business Innovation Research to develop scalable, platform-agnostic data-storage system solutions to maximize existing and future data streams in coordination with the needs of U.S. Special Operations Command.

These provisions support the Defense Department’s continued modernization efforts and, in concert with our highly skilled industrial base, provide the necessary resources for a strong national defense.

NDIA is disappointed that the expedited nature of the legislation meant the Just In Case Act was left out of the final text. Building on lessons learned during the COVID crisis, that act would have authorized the Secretary of Defense to ensure the essential DIB workforce in the case of future national emergencies.

NDIA looks forward to the FY22 NDAA becoming law and primary legislative attention turning to the imperative for a full-year appropriations for our nation’s defense.

At the Heart of the Mission Since 1919

Evamarie Socha

Director of Public Relations and Communications

2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 247-2579 | Cell (703) 472-3806 | NDIA.org<http://www.ndia.org/>

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Final chance to get your Mantis gear in time for Christmas

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Discover what’s new with MantisX and add to your collection this holiday season.

Purchase today to get it in time for Christmas!

SHOP NOW

SHOP ALL PRODUCTS

Mantis Tech, LLC 2270 US Highway 30 Oswego, Illinois 60543

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NOW IN STOCK: 1911 Emperor Scorpion BB Pistol

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Modeled after its 45 Auto counterpart, the 1911 Emperor Scorpion Air Pistol is the perfect way to practice your shooting skills at a fraction of the cost.

FEATURES:

★ Full blowback metal slide

★ CO2 loading 17-round magazine

★ White 3-dot fixed sights

★ Ambidextrous manual safety

★ Similar weight and feel of the 1911 45 Auto firearm

★ Skeletonized hammer and trigger

★ Hogue-style grip and magwell

LEARN MORE AND BUY NOW

Place your orders by the following dates to ensure your items arrive on or before Dec 24.

Ground: 12/15

FedEx 2 Day: 12/21

FedEx Overnight: 12/22

*Orders must be placed before noon on these dates.

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

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Help Us Help Our Kentuckian Brothers & Sisters

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL KENTUCKY STRONG.

Proceeds from the sale of this design will be donated to helping the disaster relief efforts after the string of tornadoes tore through Kentucky on the weekend of December 11th, leaving a path of destruction and devastation in their wake. With the death toll rising by the day and over a hundred still missing, our neighbors NEED our help, so we at Nine Line Apparel are partnering with Redcon1 to do just that!

Help us help the strong people of Kentucky by grabbing our newest Limited Edition because United We Stand… Divided We Fall… and Together, we will get through this!!!

Show Your Support Here

Limited Time Special: This limited time special will close on December 27th and will start to ship out on December 31st

Nine Line Apparel 450 Fort Argyle Rd Savannah, GA 31419-9232

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Crosman Gifts On Sale & Ready to Ship!

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Can we get a YEE-HAW? Crosman just bulked up its inventory of in-stock and ready-to-ship gifts, ensuring you can make the most of air-power this gift-giving season.

Plus 25% off select items!

Our warehouse team is hustling to get every order into your hands before the holidays hit. We’ll continue to offer free U.S. Ground Shipping on all orders over $99 if your order is placed by 11:59 EST on 12/15.

Crosman Corporation, 7629 State 5 and 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469

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Tasmanian Tiger Introduces the Third Size of its Tried-and-True Medic Backpack: the TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

The TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L is the largest TT medic backpack designed with an intelligent and clear interior divider system.

Visit Tasmanian Tiger® at the 2022 SHOT Show, booth 20221

Tasmanian Tiger® Introduces the Third Size of its Tried and True Medic Backpack: the TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L

The TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L is the largest TT medic backpack designed with an intelligent and clear interior divider system.

Knoxville, Tenn. (December 2021) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is pleased to announce it now has a third size of its tried and tested medic backpack: the TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L. This is the largest TT medic backpack designed with an intelligent and clear interior divider system. It measures about 4 cm. (one MOLLE strip) deeper than the two smaller, previous models.

The TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L has laser-cut MOLLE on the front and sides and a large handle for carrying when open. The bottom features attachments ideal for storing a rescue blanket. The light, padded shoulder strap carrying system can be removed and stowed in a pocket with hook-and-loop panels in the back if needed. These length adjustable stowable shoulder straps also make carrying large body armor possible.

The TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L can also be converted for plate carriers and vests using the adapter straps supplied with it for direct attachment. The stowable carrying handles help to quickly transport it in emergencies. The pack also features an inner detachable plate with elastic loops and internal variation fixation points to store medical equipment, a scissors bag, and clear inside pockets identified by colored hook-and-loop fastening. There are also integrated visual markers.

Made from Cordura® 700 den, the TT Medic Assault Pack MKII L measures 18 x 11 x 3.5 in. (46 x 28 x 10 cm). With a volume of 19 liters (1150 cubic inches), the pack weighs 35 oz. (1kg.) empty and with accessories weighs 60 oz. (1.7kg). Available in Black, Olive, and Coyote. MSRP $229.00.

Click to see Vol. 3 of the Tasmanian Tiger digital catalog here. Find a local dealer here for any of the exciting Tasmanian Tiger products.

All sales inquiries can be directed to tt@tasmaniantigerusa.com.

About Tasmanian Tiger®:

Tasmanian Tiger®, a division of Tatonka GmbH, is an international brand founded in 1999 to provide user-design-driven nylon products to elite warfighters and law enforcement in Europe and Asia. From prototype to production, all products are manufactured in the company’s own facilities, thus ensuring a consistently high level of quality throughout the production processes. All products are quality checked prior to leaving the facility and checked regularly by independent international test centers. www.tasmaniantigerusa.com

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Introducing The Harvester EVO: Small Changes, Remarkable Impact.

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

ACCESSORIES | MERCH | SILENCERS

For over 200,000 years, mankind has refined and perfected the hunt. We’ve become masters of this ancient craft. And while our modern spears hardly resemble those held in the calloused hands of our predecessors, the heart and soul of hunting still remains as instinctive as ever.

Introducing the Harvester EVO: small changes, remarkable impact. Available now at your local dealer.

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Source Outdoor Group Named as Agency of Record for Colt Manufacturing

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Source Outdoor Group Named as Agency of Record for Colt Manufacturing

West Hartford, CT (Dec. 14, 2021) – Colt Manufacturing is pleased to announce that it has selected Source Outdoor Group of Gainesville, Georgia, as its endemic marketing and communications agency of record. This partnership will allow Source Outdoor Group to leverage public relations, media outreach, digital publicity tactics, content placement, brand development, and strategic marketing to maximize Colt’s continued presence and growth in the shooting sports markets.

Colt Manufacturing’s history began in 1836 when Samuel Colt was issued his first U.S. patent and built his original factory. Since then, Colt has been producing the firearms that helped make America, from the classic Colt 1911 chambered in .45 ACP and the original Colt Python .357 Magnum Revolver to the M4 Carbines used by millions of American Servicemen and women. Colt continues to be one of the most trusted American Made firearm brands. Today, millions of ardent shooters, hunters and enthusiasts enjoy Colt’s quality products, brand and mission.

“Colt Manufacturing continues to stay true to the vision of our founder, Samuel Colt – make firearms history,” said Paul Spitale, Colt’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Business. “In today’s marketplace, We want Colt not only to reach the widest audience possible but also to give them quality products and a brand they can trust. After a thorough search, we decided that Source Outdoor Group would be the ideal partner in this journey. As our integrated marketing partner, Source Outdoor Group will be tasked to translate the organization’s program initiatives into communications programs that drive results. We look forward to expanding our marketing capabilities through our new partnership with Source Outdoor Group.”

“We’re extremely honored and humbled to be chosen for this role and be a part of Colt Manufacturing’s long and storied history,” said Aaron McCaleb, President of Source Outdoor Group. “Colt has been on the cutting edge of many innovations in both product development and manufacturing. We are excited to work with this great company and contribute to their mission through meaningful marketing, content, and communication strategies.”

Located in Gainesville, Ga, on the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, Source Outdoor Group is a full-service marketing firm servicing a diverse client base of hunting, shooting, fishing and marine product manufacturers. Source Outdoor Group is recognized as an industry-leading marketing and communications company that implements proven tactics for brand success and growth.

Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC (www.colt.com) is one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. The company has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and throughout the world for more than 175 years. Its subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation, is the Canadian government’s Center of Excellence for small arms and is the Canadian military’s sole supplier of the C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Colt operates its manufacturing facilities in West Hartford, Conn., and Kitchener, Ontario.

For more information, please visit

WWW.COLT.COM

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Merry Christmas 2021 DEMO Bench Pre-Sale Special

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Christmas DEMO Bench Pre-Sale $669.00

Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada extra. Call to place an order.

Christmas DEMO Bench Pre-Sale $669.00

Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada extra. Call to place an order.

If you have been waiting on the DOA Shooting Bench to go on sale now is the time. These Demo Benches will be ready to ship after the 2022 SHOT SHOW. The first benches will start shipping January 31, 2022 and will go out in the order received. Get your order in before they are gone. The last demo bench offer sold out in less than a week.
Limited numbers on hand.

What are Demo benches? Read below.
What is a Demo Bench? A Demo DOA Shooting Bench is used in our community outreach program. Usually the Demo Shooting benches are used 1-3 days by groups such as Boy Scouts of America, 4H Clubs, FFA, NRA Shooting events, Marketing Groups, Social Events through the State, County, or City. They could have but not always will, have light scratches or scuff marks on both the table top and tripod. After the event each bench is fully inspected for damage that will impede the function of the bench. IF damage is found the bench will be repaired to working condition and sold as a Demo Bench.

Start Shopping

Dixie Gunworx/ DOA Shooting Bench

1135 W Sunset Blvd

St George, UT 84770-4843

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R7 Mako Ballistic Best Awards

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

(888) 243-4522 | Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Eastern
200 Industrial Blvd Troy, AL 36081

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RCBS® Expands Precision Mic and Chamber Gauge Lineups

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

RCBS® Expands Precision Mic and Chamber Gauge Lineups

New Cartridge Offerings Include 6mm Creedmoor, Others

OROVILLE, Calif. – December 14, 2021 – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has announced the expansion of its Precision Mic and Chamber Gauge offerings with the addition of several new cartridge options.

The RCBS Precision Mic lineup will now include 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm GT and
6.5 PRC, while the Chamber Gauge lineup has added 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, 300 Winchester Magnum and .44 Magnum.

The RCBS Precision Mic helps reloaders determine chamber headspace and bullet seating depth to within 0.001 inches. By measuring from the datum point on the case shoulder to the base, the precision mic gives reloaders spot-on Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) tolerance readings, making it an indispensable tool for safe, accurate reloads.

The RCBS Chamber Gauge is designed to measure minimum SAAMI specs, verifying overall cartridge length and ensuring rounds will safely chamber. Reloaders can simply drop a loaded round into the chamber gauge to see if it will fit their firearm.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $74.95 for all models of RCBS Precision Mics and $28.45 for most models of RCBS Chamber Gauges. For more information about RCBS Precision Mics and Chamber Gauges, or to check out other RCBS products, be sure to visit RCBS.com.

About RCBS

RCBS has dedicated itself to the craft of reloading ammunition since it was founded in 1943. RCBS started with one simple bullet die and has grown into the leading manufacturer of reloading equipment for rifles and pistols. Reloading is an exact process with tight tolerances. It requires precision and skill to be done correctly. That’s why RCBS makes state-of-the-art products – everything from presses, dies, shell holders, powder measurers and priming products. All are backed by RCBS’s industry-leading reputation to give you a premium reloading experience. RCBS: Precisioneered Reloading. For more information, visit www.rcbs.com

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Happy Holidays from NextLevel Training!

Posted on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Happy Holidays!

The year is almost up and all that is left to do is celebrate with our loved ones! There is no better gift than the confidence that safe and effective firearm training gives. Whether you are looking to treat yourself or a loved one, we want to take 10% off your order.

Coupon Code: HappyHolidays

Don’t delay, you only have a few hours left to guarantee your order by Christmas!

Christmas Shipping Cutoff: December 15th

Shop SIRT and more

NextLevel Training
5160 INDUSTRIAL PLACE, SUITE 107
Ferndale, Washington 98248
United States
(360) 933-4640

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Now Available in .45 ACP – XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP

Posted on Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Chambered for a proven big-bore cartridge, the new XD-M® Elite 3.8” Compact OSP™ .45 provides concealed carry users with a potent yet packable defensive pistol option. Featuring a 10+1 capacity, the optics-ready pistol is ready to accept the red dot of your choice, or it can be purchased packaged with the capable HEX™ Dragonfly red dot featuring a rugged machined aluminum body and a 3.5 MOA dot.

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available-models

XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP .45 ACP

MFG# XDME93845CBHCOSP / UPC# 706397951832

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XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP .45 ACP w/ HEX™ Dragonfly

MFG# XDME93845CBHCOSPD / UPC# 706397956400

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REVIEW: XD-M ELITE 3.8″ COMPACT OSP .45 ACP

Paul Carlson

Springfield Armory has continued to build out its XD-M Elite line of pistols. The newest XD-M Elite 3.8” Compact OSP adds an easy to conceal, easy-to-shoot .45 ACP to the line-up.

WATCH VIDEO

Springfield Armory, 420 West Main Street, Geneseo, IL 61254, USA, 800-680-6866

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12 Days of Mayhem Starts Today

Posted on Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

EOTECH’s 12 Days of Mayhem

Mayhem Claus is bringing joy to you and yours this holiday season.
Check out our 12 Days of Mayhem calendar, and then follow us on Instagram and Facebook for daily reminders about entering for a chance to win EOTECH gifts.

DAY 1: EOTECH $100 Gift Card
DAY 2: EOTECH $100 Gift Card
DAY 3: HWS 512
DAY 4: HWS 552
DAY 5: HWS XPS2 Black
DAY 6: HWS XPS3 Black
DAY 7: HWS XPS2 ODG
DAY 8: HWS XPS2 Gray
DAY 9: HWS XPS2 Tan
DAY 10: G43 Magnifier
DAY 11: G45 Magnifier DAY 12: Vudu 1-6×24 FFP

SAVE THIS LINK AND ENTER EACH DAY

One winner every day from December 13 through December 24, 2021.

EOTECH

1201 East Ellsworth Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

eotechinc.com

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BRCC’s Gifting Guide for Coffee Lovers ☕

Posted on Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Black Rifle Coffee Company | 1144 S 500 W | Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Final Day to Order for Holiday Shipping

Posted on Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

FINAL DAY FOR HOLIDAY SHIPPING

Set yourself up for success. Place your order before midnight on Dec. 14th, 2021 to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays*.

*Due to potential delays out of the control of CRKT, no delivery date can be guaranteed this season. Place your order early for the best chance of success.