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Try the TREMOR3 Reticle, used by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), USMC Scout Snipers, Navy SEALS, and multiple Precision Rifle Series Champions.
The TREMOR3 Reticle is loaded with features that allow the shooter to engage multiple targets at various ranges faster than ever before. You can use this reticle with any cartridge, any rifle, anywhere in the world for fast and precise shots every time.
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – June 4, 2020 – From the diminutive power of the Rascals, to the potential offered by the new Precision Series, Savage Arms knows rimfire. Now Savage is redefining rimfire style with Minimalist—a distinctly different stock design for the Mark II, 93 and 93R17 rifles.
is pleased to introduce Minimalist, a distinctly different take on the classic rimfire design. Minimalist combines a laminate stock for lightweight strength with several additional features for excellent usability in the field. With its button rifled barrel and user-adjustable AccuTrigger, the bolt-action Minimalist delivers Savage accuracy. Minimalist rifles are offered in 22 LR, 22 WMR, and 17 HMR.
“Minimalist takes Savage rimfire in a new direction,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing for Savage. “The laminated stocks are ideal for older youth and adult shooters, yet the rifle weighs only 5.68 pounds. If you’re looking for a new option for plinking or hunting small game, Minimalist delivers.”
Above Minimalist’s carbon steel action, a Weaver-style base is pre-installed. Make the most of cost-effective rimfire rounds by topping these bolt-actions with a scope or red-dot and the rifle will be ready for the range.
Features
Part No. / Description / MSRP
About Savage
Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts for more than 125 years, Savage is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and targeting shooting centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Their firearms are best known for accuracy, performance and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.
ANOKA, Minnesota – June 4, 2020 – Extract maximum performance from your favorite cartridge with Federal Premium Trophy Copper, the freezer-filler rifle ammunition of MeatEater’s Steven Rinella. Nineteen cartridge options are available in the Trophy Copper product line. Options span from 223 Rem. and 243 Win. to 300 Win. Magnum and 338 Lapua Magnum. New for 2020, is the flat-shooting 280 Ackley Improved cartridge. The new 140-grain load delivers the accuracy and expansion the product line is known for, yet produces limited, manageable recoil. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.
MeatEater is a media company and lifestyle brand founded by renowned outdoorsman, TV and podcast host, and conservationist Steven Rinella. MeatEater’s passionate fan base is already well acquainted with the field to table ethos that is at the center of the brand’s content, from podcasts and TV to articles and social media. To match that core value, every centerfire box of MeatEater ammunition will include a favorite recipe from MeatEater’s experienced kitchen.
“I’ve used Federal Ammunition for most of my life because it’s the best on the market,” said Steven Rinella. “Our whole team is excited to be partnering with the brand we depend on for quality and consistency in the field, which leads to quality and consistency in the meals we share with our families.”
Trophy Copper loads provide pinpoint accuracy and aggressive expansion, yet the copper, polymer-tipped bullet retains up to 99 percent of its weight for deep penetration on a wide range of medium and big game.
Features & Benefits
• New 140-grain 280 Ackley Improved load offers long-range accuracy, manageable recoil and ample power
• Official ammunition of MeatEater, with new packaging that highlights this partnership
• Copper bullet construction provides up to 99 percent weight retention for the deepest penetration in an expanding bullet
• Tipped bullet cavity is optimized for expansion across a broad velocity range
• Grooved bullet shank for increased accuracy across a wide range of firearms
• Polymer tip and boat-tail design increase the ballistic coefficient for higher downrange velocity, energy and less bullet drop
Part No. / Description / MSRP
P280AITC1 / 280 Ackley Imp 140-grain Trophy Copper, 2,930 fps, .489 BC, 20-count / $63.99
Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit http://www.federalpremium.com.
BARNEVELD, Wis. – Hunting open country is demanding enough without having to carry inadequate or unnecessary gear. For the dedicated hunter looking for a binocular powerful enough to replace a spotter in their pack, the new Diamondback® HD 15×56 packs all the optical strength you need into a lightweight package that will keep you in the field and on budget.
15x magnification gives you the raw power to glass at distance, while the HD optical system provides superior image resolution and improved light transmission to make long glassing sessions easy on your eyes. And, crucial to hunters, the HD system also helps make the Diamondback® HD 15×56 extremely effective in low light, such as first and last light, when game animals tend to be on the move.
You might think all that optical strength would make these binoculars hang heavy on your neck, but a lightweight, Magnesium alloy chassis keeps them under 35 ounces, and ensures a tough build capable of handling tough country. Plus, the Diamondback® HD 15×56 comes standard with a GlassPak™ for worry-free carry and storage, and a tripod adapter for rapid mounting and dismounting to keep you mobile.
Simplify what you carry into your hunt with all the power and clarity you need to help make sure you’re packing more out.
Due to this optic’s magnification, we recommend use with a tripod.
MSRP:
$474.99 – Diamondback® HD 15×56 Binocular
For a list of specifications, frequently asked questions and high-resolution images, check out the Vortex New Products Portal. For more information, visit VortexOptics.com
About Vortex Optics: American owned, veteran-owned, Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics designs, engineers, produces, and distributes a complete line of premium sport optics, accessories, and apparel. Dedicated to providing unrivaled customer service and exceptional quality, Vortex® backs its products with the unconditional, transferrable, lifetime VIP Warranty. Built on over 30 years of experience in the optics industry, Vortex® has emerged as a leader in the optics market.
Vlieger finished with 933.6052 match points and a time of 100.39.
Westport, Conn. (June 2020) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early-stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce its sponsored shooter, John Vlieger, won High Overall at the Low Country Battle at the Beach – 2020 South Carolina Section Championship, held May 28, 2020, at the Low Country Preserve in Tabor City, NC. Vlieger competed against 280 competitors to finish with 933.6052 match points and a time of 100.39. Watch the competition video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1598566636985814.
“Consistent equipment is key, especially during challenging weather conditions. The mud and rain at the Low Country Battle at the Beach – South Carolina Championship made the match one to remember, but my gear did not let me down. My ammunition loaded with Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 cases fed, fired, and ejected with the same boring consistency I’ve come to expect. Glad to take home the win,” commented Vlieger.
Vlieger has fired over 65,000 rounds of ammunition with Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 cases since becoming sponsored in 2017 and plans to continue using it. He can be seen competing next at the 2020 Kentucky Section Championship, to be held June 12 – 14, 2020, by the Bluegrass Pistol Club in Wilmore, Kentucky.
About Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 Cases:
NAS3 9mm cases are 50 percent lighter than brass cases, offer greater lubricity and will not abrade, clog, foul, wear-out or damage breach and ejector mechanisms. The cases offer greater corrosion resistance, tensile strength (2x stronger) and elasticity than brass. NAS3 cases will not split, chip, crack or grow (stretch) and are fully reloadable (using S3 Reload dies) and can be reloaded many more times than brass cases. NAS3 cases have been tested successfully by customers to pressures over 70k psi. NAS3 cases can be picked up with a magnet. The head can be colored for branding purposes and easy load identification.
NAS3 is “Best in Class” for maintaining consistent velocity between rounds. In an independent test performed by H.P. White Laboratory (a major munitions testing facility), rounds fired using NAS3 cases achieved a velocity standard deviation of 0.093 FPS (124-grain FMJ bullet, 4.2 grains Titegroup powder, 10 rounds, extreme variation 3fps).
To learn more about Shell Shock’s revolutionary technology, visit www.shellshocktech.com.
About Shell Shock Technologies, LLC:
Founded in Westport, Connecticut, in 2015, Shell Shock Technologies, LLC is an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry. Shell Shock is a component manufacturer supplying shell cases to the shooting sports market, as well as to U.S. and foreign ammunition manufacturers, law enforcement, military and other government agencies. Shell Shock does not load ammunition. www.shellshocktech.com
NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 1, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the recent delivery of the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) system to the U.S. Army, consisting of lightweight high-performance 6.8mm hybrid ammunition, NGSW-AR lightweight machine guns, NGSW-R rifles, and suppressors.
“The SIG SAUER Next Generation Squad Weapons system is the only submission entirely designed, engineered and manufactured by a single American company. We are proud to deliver this comprehensive solution to the U.S. Army, with new capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness for our soldiers on the battlefield,” began Ron Cohen, President & CEO SIG SAUER, Inc. “Our ammunition, machine gun, rifle, and suppressors far surpass the performance of the legacy weapons system in range and lethality, offer exponentially better maneuverability, and are significantly lighter in weight.”
The features and benefits of the complete SIG SAUER Next-Generation Weapons Systems are:
SIG SAUER 6.8mm Hybrid Ammunition: designed to enhance mission effectiveness, this high-pressure, compact round combines a significant reduction in weight, with the ability to handle higher pressures resulting in increased velocity and greater penetration. Additionally, based on the cartridge design and the traditional manufacturing processes, the growth potential of the SIG 6.8mm ammunition is exponential.
SIG SAUER Lightweight Machine Gun (NGSW-AR): with an emphasis on significant reductions in soldier load and enhanced combat performance, SIG SAUER designed the NGSW-AR to be 40% lighter than current systems, and dramatically reduce felt recoil while maintaining traditional belt-fed operation to increase downrange capability. The MG 6.8mm machine gun features ambidextrous AR-style ergonomics, quick detach magazines, increased M1913 rail space, quick detach suppressor, and vastly improves upon the operation and function of the legacy M249.
SIG SAUER Rifle (NGSW-R): a lightweight rifle built on the foundation of the SIG SAUER weapons in service with the premier fighting forces across the globe combined with the added firepower of the 6.8mm round. Features include a fully collapsible and folding stock, rear and side charging handle, free-floating reinforced M-LOK™ handguard, fully ambidextrous controls, and quick-detach suppressor.
SIG SAUER Next Generation Suppressors: designed to reduce harmful backflow and signature that feature low flash with a quick detach design.
“I am very proud that every component of the SIG SAUER Next Generation Squad Weapons system was manufactured at our SIG SAUER facilities in New Hampshire and Arkansas and is entirely American made. Our engineers have worked in concert to optimize the system, ensuring that every component is synchronized, and our soldiers are equipped for the demands of the modern battlefield,” added Cohen. “Additionally, I would be remiss if I did not recognize the hard work and dedication of the entire team who worked tirelessly in these unprecedented times, in the face of a pandemic, to deliver the SIG SAUER NGSW system to the U.S. Army.”
Bentonville, AR (June 3, 2020) – New for 2020, Hatsan is introducing its Versatile Tactical Shotgun (VTS) line of Escort shotguns. There are both conventional and bullpup configurations to suit all needs. The VTS series utilizes familiar controls and features found on the ever-popular modern sporting rifle. These similarities make transitioning from rifle to shotgun easier than ever before. Capable of firing both 2 ¾” and 3″ shells interchangeably, these shotguns are well-suited for a wide variety of applications.
The Escort DF12 is the premiere VTS series model, with both upper and lower receivers as well as the vented handguard crafted from tough aluminum alloy. It is available in both all-black and FDE Cerakote. It is available exclusively in 12-gauge. A hybrid aluminum/synthetic variant, the SDX, is also available and comes in both 12ga and .410cal. Its advanced polymer lower receiver features alloy guides inside the mag well that maintain its strength and ensure smooth, consistent magazine function. The ThermoDefend forend protects shooters’ hands from the heat generated during extended operation. One of the benefits to the VTS’ gas system is that a bullpup variant can be created that is just as tough and reliable as its counterparts. The BTS bullpup is also available in 12ga and .410cal, and is 9 inches shorter, making it easier to maneuver in tight environments.
The gas operated semi-automatic platform features a new gas piston design that is simpler and more compact than other shotgun systems. The piston floats around the barrel itself, not a secondary tube placed below the barrel. This improves efficiency and decreases the overall size and weight of the gun, making it more user-friendly. The in-line gas system also helps reduce muzzle rise, improving the speed at which follow-up shots can be taken. The standard models feature a buffer tube that houses the recoil spring and provides a mounting location for the shoulder stock.
The VTS series shotguns feature upper and lower receiver assemblies that are easily separable via two quick takedown pins. This provides access for cleaning and maintenance. The handguard is also easy to remove by unscrewing the barrel cover and sliding it off the gun, providing direct access to the gas operating system and making cleaning simple and quick.
Picatinny rails are featured both along the top of the receiver and on the handguard, allowing plenty of mounting options for sights, optics, and accessories. The ergonomic, soft rubber pistol grip is removable from the lower receiver and can be replaced with one of many already-available modular rifle platform grips. The carbine models’ buffer tube mounted stock features an elevation adjustable cheek rest for easy sight alignment and a soft rubber butt pad to absorb recoil. It can be removed and replaced with other commercially available fixed buttstocks to accommodate varying preferences.
The 12-gauge models feature an internally threaded barrel for interchangeable choke tubes. Each gun ships with a cylinder bore choke brake that can be used with both slugs and shot and helps tame recoil. Also included are a standard Full and Improved Cylinder chokes, with other options available. The adaptability of the VTS series ushers in a new era of sporting shotgun – offering a single platform that can perform multiple tasks.
MSRP: Starting at $589.99
HatsanUSA Inc., provides U.S. customers the opportunity to experience the exceptional quality, craftsmanship and hard-hitting performance of Escort Shotguns, Hatsan Airguns, H&N Pellets, TactAir Fill Solutions, and Optima Optics.
For more information, please visit WWW.HATSANUSA.COM
There’s never been a shotgun class like this! Jerry is widely considered the greatest shooter of all time. Lena Miculek, born on the range and the top female 3-gun competitor in the world. Together at SIG SAUER Academy, they will bring you the ultimate shotgun experience. Join Jerry and Lena in an intensive two-day course to master the shotgun.
PHOENIX, June 2020
Galco introduces six extremely popular holsters for the Beretta APX Compact:
Belt holsters including the new Switchback™ and popular hybrid TacSlide™.
Premium IWB designs like the bestselling KingTuk™ Classic and Deluxe, and the new QuickTuk Cloud™.
The immensely popular new FasTrax PAC™ waistpack in all three color/material
combinations.
Galco also offers women’s holster handbags, the versatile Underwraps 2.0™ belly band, day planners and ammo carriers for the Beretta APX Compact!
With holsters in every price range and multiple carry methods, Galco can help outfit owners of the Beretta APX Compact with the highest-quality American-made holsters and accessories. Visit Galco’s website today and see the complete line!
Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of the Galco holster brand, the premier American-made line of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco brand utilizes leather, nylon, injection-molded plastic and Kydex® to meet the demands of today’s consumers. The award-winning Matrix™ line of holsters and accessories, women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly made in the USA since 1969.
Tested, selected and fielded by a specialized group within the U.S. DoD for its multipurpose combat rifle program, the versatile 6mm ARC does what larger cartridges can and everything that smaller cartridges can’t.
Designed to meet the needs of the world’s toughest critics, commercial offerings of the 6mm ARC utilize efficient, high-BC bullets to deliver ideal performance for hunting, match shooting and personal protection applications from the compact AR-15 platform.
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Introducing a new series of videos regaling the unique history of American Old West firearms and the men who made them through the stories of Cimarron Firearms’ Mike Harvey.
Fredericksburg, Texas (May 2020) – Cimarron Firearms, recognized as the leader in quality and authenticity in Old West replica firearms, is proud to introduce a new series of videos featuring Cimarron Firearms founder, Mike Harvey. Entitled “Cimarron Originals with Mike Harvey,” the videos explore Mike’s vast museum of old west firearms and the interesting stories behind them. Additionally, he explains how Cimarron reproductions are manufactured to carry on the legends for today’s American history enthusiasts.
Mike Harvey, a Texan through and through, grew up with a passion for historic firearms. Even as a youth, Mike took his passion and built a Hawken rifle that he still uses for hunting. In 1979, he opened his first retail store in Houston called “Bigfoot” after one of Mike’s heroes, Bigfoot Wallace, a Texas Ranger. During this time, Mike bought and sold guns, and hung onto those firearms with a unique heritage. That became the collection from which he would eventually produce the Cimarron line of old west replica firearms. Bigfoot became a distributor for Western Arms Company, importers of Uberti cowboy-style firearms. Eventually, Mike bought out Western Arms and when searching for a name for his new company leaned on the advice of then Guns & Ammo editor, Phil Spangenberger (True West firearms editor). Phil thought that nothing says “West” like the word “Cimarron” and the company, Cimarron Firearms was born.
In the first video of the new series, Mike introduces a carbine close to his heart, the ’59 McNelly Sharps Carbine. The original Sharps carbines were black powder but converted to a 50/70 cartridge and reissued to the military. The carbine Mike introduces is #6 of 36 carbines issued to one of Texas Ranger Captain Leander H. McNelly’s loyal Rangers, known as “Little McNelly’s.” McNelly’s history resonates with many Texans in his somewhat ruthless, but highly effective, methods of cleaning up cattle rustlers and bandits that proliferated at the Texas/Mexican border around the Rio Grande in Nueces County.
Mike’s good friend owned #6, a family heirloom passed down from one of the original McNelly’s and a close friend of Sam Houston. This carbine was used by Cimarron as the source for creating Cimarron’s Sharps McNelly® Carbine rifle in 45/70 with a 22” round barrel. Cimarron’s replica stays true to the original, now owned by Mike Harvey. It features a case colored receiver and a blued steel barrel on American black walnut stock and foreend, just like the original Texas Ranger carbines. The guns are also marked with the “T * S” found on the original 36 carbines. Cimarron’s reproductions, side-by-side, are very historical in appearance and function and maintain that high level of individual craftsmanship rarely found in today’s firearms production. Cimarron reproductions may look great on the wall, but they are built to perform in the field, just as their predecessors did. The Sharps McNelly carbine is a superb hunting rifle capable of superior accuracy out over 150 yards. The Cimarron version is available for an MSRP of $1,387.10.
For more information on Cimarron Firearms and accessories, visit www.cimarron-firearms.com.
About Cimarron Firearms:
Cimarron is recognized as the leader in quality and authenticity in replica firearms. For the past 35 years, Cimarron has worked continuously to perfect the authentic detail, fit, finish and function of our line of frontier firearms. There is no other firearm that is near equal in value, strength, reliability and authentic detail as is the line from Cimarron Firearms Co.
ACCESSORIES | MERCH | SILENCERS | ABOUT
The Salvo was the first modular and hearing safe shotgun silencer on the market. The Salvo is now shipping in an 8” configuration. The Salvo is available in 8” and 12” offerings, allowing the end user to customize the Salvo for shooting sports, hunting and home defense.
The Salvo was designed with the various shotgun shooting applications in mind and the desire to reduce not just the sound, but the felt recoil as well. The modular design enables the shooter to add or remove sections to balance the length, weight and sound suppression. Most shotgun shooters utilize a bead or raised sights, the asymmetrical design places the baffle stack beneath the bore to avoid obstructing the shooter’s line of sight or causing the shooter to adjust or modify the sights. The Salvo traps and contains muzzle gas, reducing the felt recoil.
Brownells Unveils Exclusive Products For New 6mm ARC Cartridge
GRINNELL, Iowa (June 3, 2020) – Brownells unveiled a line of exclusive barrels and complete uppers chambered in Hornady’s newly-announced 6mm ARC – a cartridge designed to optimize long-range performance potential in standard-sized AR-15 rifles.
Using the same bolt and magazine as the 6.5 Grendel, the 6mm ARC capitalizes on the enhanced ballistics of 6mm bullets. The 108 grain ELD MATCH load from Hornady lists a muzzle velocity of 2,750 FPS out of a 24-inch barrel.
Some models of Brownells exclusive AR-15 barrels chambered in 6mm ARC are in stock and shipping now. The complete uppers and other barrels are live for pre-orders and are expected to be in stock and shipping later in summer 2020.
Exclusive 6mm ARC products available at Brownells include:
Aero Precision Complete Uppers
In addition to 6mm ARC uppers and barrels, Brownells also carries 6.5 Grendel bolts and magazines from various manufacturers, with both required to change any standard-sized AR-15 over to the new 6mm ARC cartridge.
Brownells also has certain types of 6mm ARC ammunition.
To see more, visit the Brownells 6mm ARC page
About Brownells
Serious About Firearms Since 1939™, Brownells is the world’s leading source for guns, gun parts and accessories, ammunition, gunsmithing tools and survival gear. With a large selection of both common and hard-to-find items, and an extensive collection of videos, articles, and gun schematics, Brownells is the expert for everything shooting-related. Committed to maintaining our great traditions, Brownells has more, does more and knows more – and guarantees it all, Forever. For more information or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com. Stay up-to-date with Brownells on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Fort Worth, TX (June 2, 2020) – XS® Sights RAM Night Sights have received the National Tactical Officers Association’s (NTOA) top rating in their Member Tested and Recommended Program. NTOA member-tested products deemed ‘Excellent’, the program’s highest rating, are defined as “product that performs at a level above advertised specifications and demonstrates its usefulness and quality of workmanship every time it is used and can be used for other purposes.”
The high-performance RAM (radioactive material) night sights are fine-tuned for Law Enforcement use and feature a traditional 3-dot tritium notch and post sight picture. The front sight features XS’s proprietary Ember® Glow Dot technology which absorbs ambient light and glows in low light. The front tritium lamp in the RAM sight charges the Ember Glow Dot, making the front sight glow brighter than the rear, keeping one’s focus down range. The rear sight of the RAM is blacked out to increase contrast against the front sight which is available in bright orange or green. NTOA members tested both colors.
A NTOA member who is a police officer from Virginia wrote: “The RAM Night Sights in Orange by XS Sight Systems are a fantastic step up from stock Glock sights. I normally don’t gush about the products I test because I know fellow officers are depending on an accurate review and they might be taking that gear into dangerous situations, but this is a no brainer. The sights are much like normal tritium night sights, but with a little more thought and effort put into them. The big difference for me was the larger dot on the front sight. This makes it real easy to not only find and focus on the front sight, but in total darkness you will be absolutely certain that you have the right dot between the two glowing rear dots.”
Other testers of the orange RAM sights said:
The following are excerpts from NTOA members who tested the Green RAM sights:
“We are honored to receive the highest rating from members of the National Tactical Officers Association for our RAM Night Sights,” said Zack Kinsley, Marketing Manager for XS Sights. “Law Enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day. Our sights are purpose-driven tools designed to ensure fast and accurate target acquisition, so you can have confidence in what you carry.”
All XS Sights pistol sights are backed by a 10-Year, No-Questions-Asked-Warranty, and 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
For more information on XS Sights, visit xssights.com or call 1-888-744-4880.
About XS Sights
XS Sights is known for making the fastest sights in any light. For more than 20 years, the XS team has created some of the most innovative sights on the market today for pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Whether used for personal defense or hunting, these sights are designed and built to be the absolute best for their specific purpose. American Made. Texas Proud. 2A Strong.
Bushnell Pro Mark Cooper Uses
XRS II to Win Tactical Division and Place 2nd Overall
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – June 2, 2020 – Bushnell congratulates Pro Shooter Mark Cooper for adding a new footnote in the Precision Rifle Series history book by becoming the first person in recent history to win the Tactical Division and place 2nd Overall at a National PRS Match. Using his Elite Tactical XRS II, Cooper was able to take home multiple wins at the recent K&M Precision Rifle Series and AG Cup Qualifier in Finger, Tennessee.
After dropping only 8 points across 12 stages on day one, Cooper entered the final day of the match in 20th place. Despite exceeding his initial expectations, Cooper knew that an even stronger performance would be needed to claim a top spot on the podium. He remained confident that his riflescope and gear could help get the job done.
“It might sound simple, but I went into the last day with one goal in mind – don’t miss,” said Cooper. “Throughout the match my XRS II was performing great, giving me crystal-clear views and helping deliver precise shots across a wide variety of distances. I knew that if I could stay focused that I was in a good position to have a strong finish.”
At the end of Sunday, Cooper had dropped only 4 points, bringing his grand total to 12 for the match. Once the last stage was completed, Cooper’s entire squad erupted with excitement, realizing what they had just witnessed. Cooper had ended the match with two wins, and a mere one point away from 1st Place Overall.
“It’s still hard for me to believe that I was able to have such a strong finish,” said Cooper. “Having had big wins in the past using my Elite Tactical scope, I knew anything was possible. Running the XRS II certainly helps with the added confidence as it has exceptional tracking, great glass, and unbeatable durability. These are core features any shooter needs competing in the PRS.”
After a longer than normal return to competition, Cooper entered the K&M match having recorded his first win of the season at the Accuracy International Long Range Classic back in February. At the A.I. USA Pro Series Match, Cooper took home 1st place in the Tactical Division again using his Bushnell Elite Tactical riflescope.
Next up for Cooper is the Pigg River Precision Regional PRS Match in Rocky Mountain, Virginia on June 5th.
For more information on the Elite Tactical riflescopes go to https://www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/collections/elite-tactical/.
About Bushnell
Bushnell, a Vista Outdoor brand, has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable and affordable sports optics products on the market. And, our commitment to outstanding customer service and strong retailer partnerships is unmatched. Bushnell boasts leading market share in all of the sports optics categories, and our products have consistently won design and performance awards. Our product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit from spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing and birding to stargazing. For news and information, visit www.bushnell.com or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bushnell_official/ and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bushnell.
Reminder – Deadline for FedID Awards nominations is July 6.
FedID 2020 Moves Online
Due to ongoing concerns about the safety of convening large groups of people, the planning committee has decided to move FedID 2020 online.
More information will be available soon!
Submissions are still being accepted for the first-ever FedID Awards. Nomination deadline is July 6. Finalists will be announced in August.
The Planning Committee has introduced the FedID awards program to recognize individuals and/or teams that have substantially contributed to the advancement of the federal government’s identity capabilities, practices and education. Learn more or submit your nominee now!
Award Categories:
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Any new purchase made by law enforcement officers, first responders, firefighters or EMTs will receive a five percent discount off their entire order with a valid ID card or proof of service.
Cody, Wyo. (June 2020) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, offers a special discount just for past and present members of the first responder community. Similar to its Military Discount, BHA also offers a five percent discount on all orders made through the BHA website to current and retired members of law enforcement, first responders, firefighters, and EMTs. Simply provide proof of service with a valid ID to receive the discount.
“Service to our country comes in many forms, and we recognize the duty and sacrifice that members of the first responder community undertake to keep us civilians safe. Whether that’s fighting a fire, taking care of someone in an ambulance, or facing an armed robber, we commend their service and offer a special discount just for them. Thank you for all you do,” commented Greg Buchel, president of BHA.
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.
Bentonville, AR (June 2, 2020) – Hatsan proudly announces the introduction of its first .50 caliber air rifle, and the market’s most powerful production PCP rifle. The PileDriver is designed exclusively for high-powered hunting applications. Capable of producing over 800 ft-lbs. of energy in .50 cal, it is also available in a 700+ FPE-generating .45 caliber model. Although this rifle utilizes a 33-inch barrel, its bullpup design keeps the maximum length under 4 ft. The side lever cocking mechanism is easy to reach and operate. A 480cc carbon fiber bottle fills to 4350 PSI and will provide up to 6 high-powered shots on a single fill. The PileDriver’s unique, patented hammer design eliminates traditional steel coil springs in favor of a smoother, easier-to-cock, gas piston mechanism. This top-loading single-shot rifle also features an extra-large loading port that will accommodate ammo up to 34mm in length.
The all-weather synthetic bullpup stock features an ergonomic pistol grip with textured grip surfaces for enhanced feel and control. The soft rubber buttpad is both elevation and angle adjustable to ensure controlled recoil and a comfortable fit. An elevation adjustable cheek rest ensures proper sight alignment with any optic. The rifle’s 14-inch-long scope rail is cut to accept both Picatinny and 11mm Dovetail mounts, offering plenty of real estate for a wide variety of optics. Three Picatinny accessory rails are attached around the air bottle for added customization. The high-strength steel barrel is precision rifled for long-range accuracy, and the absence of a shroud allows for the use of sabot rounds, further expanding one’s ammunition options.
PileDriver Features:
Genuine bullpup design, manual loading high-powered PCP air rifle
Available in .45 and .50 caliber
Long cocking lever for easy cocking action
Precision rifled steel barrel for long-range accuracy
480cc carbon fiber air bottle with 300 BAR (4350 PSI) fill pressure provides up to 6 high-powered shots
Ergonomic synthetic thumbhole bullpup stock
Locking elevation adjustable cheek rest
Elevation and fit angle adjustable soft cushioned butt pad
Combo Picatinny and 11mm Dovetail optics rail
3 Picatinny accessory rails mounted on air bottle
Includes quick-fill nozzle
MSRP: $1,199.99
PileDriver Specifications:
Max Energy: 700+ Ft-lb
Number of Shots: 4-6
Max Energy: 800+ Ft-lb
Number of Shots: 3-5
HatsanUSA Inc., provides U.S. customers the opportunity to experience the exceptional quality, craftsmanship and hard-hitting performance of Escort Shotguns, Hatsan Airguns, H&N Pellets, TactAir Fill Solutions, and Optima Optics.
For more information, please visit WWW.HATSANUSA.COM
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – June 2, 2020 – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today it has named the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program as the recipient of its 2020 youth shooting sports donation.
Over the last five years, RCBS has continued its support of youth shooting sports education programs by dedicating a portion of the proceeds from every RCBS Explorer and Explorer Plus Reloading Kits to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program. This year, the company presented a check for $7,290 to help fund continuing youth education.
“It is a privilege to once again be able to assist the National 4-H program with its continued mission of educating youth on safe and responsible firearm usage,” said Eliza Graves, Senior Brand Manager for RCBS. “Through their numerous events each year, thousands of young adults are provided with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. We are proud to once again partner with such a proven organization as their mission is shared wholeheartedly by the team at RCBS.”
Each year, over 400,000 young people participate in 4-H Shooting sports across the country, with over 19,000 adult volunteers and professional educators assisting with their education.
RCBS, a brand of Vista Outdoor, is the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, offering reloading equipment throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.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.
Eagan, MN (June 2, 2020) – In these high-tech times of ours, summer scouting in preparation for our fall hunts often starts online. Digital maps and similar resources help us find public hunting areas and guides us to other options. If we already have access to specific lands or properties, many of us will have game cameras in place.
Both are great ways to start gathering information for the fall. When we really want to know what’s on the land, we need to be on the land. And Styrka optics can help tremendously with this in-the-field scouting.
If we don’t know the land or property, we need to at least walk the edges of it to acquaint ourselves. But what does a hunter do once that’s done? Think, distance scouting.
Hunters want to observe but not be observed or smelled. There’s no better way to accomplish this than to set up at various observation points and scan from afar with a pair of Styrka binoculars or our S7 Series Spotting Scopes.
Of course, hunters are looking for the obvious–wild game animals, where they appear and at what times of the day. Also, search out trails they use and openings between wooded areas where they cross-note sources of water and food, especially crops.
Before setting up hunting blinds, pay attention to the prevailing winds, too, and plan the blind locations to take advantage of these winds.
What happens if the area has been hunted before? Don’t assume the deer will just be there. White-tailed deer, for example, are known to get into feeding and bedding routines. However, human disturbances and changes to vegetation from year to year can have these same deer altering their travel, bedding and feeding patterns.
If hunters know these routines from past hunts, spend some time confirming them-or discovering the changes.
Styrka optics are designed and made with the hunter in mind–and that means they are ready for the field! The “Styrka Pride” warranty covers all optics. If hunters ever have a problem, the Styrka optic will be fixed or replaced. Forever. Plus, once a year, hunters can send back their optics, and the company will clean and tune it as needed.
Launched in 2015, Styrka offers a dynamic line up of hunting scopes, binoculars, red dots and spotting scopes. The Styrka philosophy is simple but non-negotiable: make high quality optics at affordable prices; always tell your customers the truth about what optics can and can’t do; and, stand behind your products 100-percent, forever. Styrka Pride. Styrka Strong.
For more information, please visit WWW.STYRKASTRONG.COM
For immediate release | June 2, 2020
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Outdoor Range Models of Success During the COVID-19 Era.” Produced as a coordinated effort of NSSF staff and representatives from the National Shooting Complex, CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park and Okeechobee Shooting Sports, LLC, this 60-minute webinar will answer questions specific to outdoor range operations during the COVID-19 era, including:
The “Outdoor Range Models of Success During the COVID-19 Era” webinar takes place June 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon EDT. NSSF webinars relating to COVID-19 have proven to be extremely well-received. This webinar is free to all interested industry members, but attendance is limited, so we encourage everyone to register at the earliest possible convenience. Register here.
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, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
About NSSF Education Resources
In addition to timely webinars, NSSF’s flagship SHOT University Online has dozens of courses designed to improve how our industry’s retailers and ranges do business every day. Just a few of the many other available sessions, which may be viewed from any computer or mobile device 24/7, include “Establishing a Robust Membership Program,” “Inventory Management and KPIs” and “Retail Trends. Our newest content includes the courses “Retail & Indoor Range Operating Tactics in the COVID-19 Era,” “Liability in the Age of COVID-19” and “Insurance for the Shooting Industry.”
*Participating in SHOT University Online courses is available only to NSSF members and is completely free to them as a member benefit. Need to join NSSF to take advantage of this and many other member resources? Join here.
CMMG Offers Select Fire Coffee
Boonville, MO – For those who believe tea belongs in the harbor, CMMG is pleased to offer Select Fire Coffee. Select Fire Coffee expands CMMG’s provisions line, complementing Tactical Bacon, which has 54 slices of fully cooked, ready-to-eat bacon in every can: The perfect breakfast combination for every freedom loving American.
Select Fire Coffee will be offered as either ground or whole bean in a 12oz bag. Coffee drinkers can choose their rate of fire with Safe, Semi-Auto and Full-Auto, which correlate to Light, Medium and Dark Roast.
CMMG Select Fire Coffee delivers all the firepower needed to start your day off with a bang. Select Fire Coffee is roasted locally in Missouri by an artisan roaster, holding true to CMMG’s American Made status.
Select Fire Coffee is rigorously tested for reliability, functionality and accuracy before shipping. Each batch of Select Fire Coffee is test fired by CMMG team members to ensure quality control. CMMG tested, CMMG approved.
Available now on CMMGinc.com.
About CMMG:
CMMG began in central Missouri in 2002 and quickly developed into a full-time business because of its group of knowledgeable and passionate firearms enthusiasts committed to quality and service. Its reputation was built on attention to detail, cutting edge innovation and the superior craftsmanship that comes from sourcing all their own parts. By offering high quality AR rifles, parts and accessories, CMMG’s commitment to top-quality products and professional service is as deep today as it was when it began.
For more information, visit CMMGInc.com
PHOENIX, June 2020
Galco is excited to introduce a wide range of extremely popular holsters for the Beretta APX:
Belt holsters including the popular Corvus™, Switchback™ and TacSlide™.
Premium IWB designs like the bestselling KingTuk™ series, Paragon™, Summer Comfort™ and the new QuickTuk Cloud™.
Popularly-priced Carry Lite™ IWBs including the Stow-N-Go™ and Tuck-N-Go 2.0™.
Galco also offers women’s holster handbags, the versatile Underwraps 2.0™ belly band, day planners and ammo carriers for the Beretta APX!
With holsters in every price range and multiple carry methods, Galco can help outfit owners of the Beretta APX with the highest-quality American-made holsters and accessories. Visit Galco’s website today and see the complete line!
Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of the Galco holster brand, the premier American-made line of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco brand utilizes leather, nylon, injection-molded plastic and Kydex® to meet the demands of today’s consumers. The award-winning Matrix™ line of holsters and accessories, women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly made in the USA since 1969.
PSR vs. CAL Atlas Bipod Comparison
Both are bipods with two legs used to support firearms, BUT each for different applications. Our bipods are certainly all bipods, but they too have different characteristics that warrant a little thought prior to selecting the right tool for the job.
Our full featured V8, PSR, and 5-H all have the ability to both Pan and Cant, while the CAL series, including the new Super CAL will only cant.
Panning is a great feature where flexibility and the ability to move on a target or load then pan to a target is necessary. Most likely encountered in urban environment or uneven terrain. Those shooting at longer distances at a static target don’t typically require the ability to Pan, so the CAL series that “Cants And Locs” will likely make more sense.
If you are unsure, just give us a call and we will spend some time helping you determine the best choice. Or if you don’t like to talk on the phone…get one of each! Everyone knows we should use the right tool for the job…right!?
For a breakdown of details and specifications of each Atlas Bipod series and model, check out our
INTRODUCING THE 602 TENGU TOOL
BUILDING UPON OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CUSTOM DESIGNER JARED OESER, THE NEW 602 TENGU TOOL IS A MULTI-FACETED FRICTION FOLDER CHOCK-FULL OF DETAIL. MIMICKING THE STYLING OF THE 601 TENGU FLIPPER, THIS DESIGN IS A SIMPLE, YET EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR THOSE LOOKING TO CARRY A UNIQUE PIECE. WHEN CLOSED, THE TANG OF THE CPM-20CV TANTO BLADE REVEALS A BOTTLE OPENER THAT CAN ACTUATE THE BLADE UPON DEPLOYMENT. COMPLETE WITH A BLACK LEATHER CARRY SLEEVE, THE TENGU TOOL IS THE PERFECT ADDITION TO ANY EDC ROTATION.
602 TENGU TOOL SPECS
– SATIN BLADE FINISH
– BLACK AND WHITE LAYERED G10 HANDLE
– TANTO BLADE WITH BOTTLE OPENER
– CPM-20CV PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL (59-61 HRC)
To Our Valued Customers:
In the interest of your health and hygiene, we want to make sure that you are changing out your foam tips every 3-4 weeks.
To support this, during the COVID-19 crisis we are offering 5-pairs of foam tips at no charge to our existing customers.
Just contact your sales representative or call us at 571-748-7152 then press option 3. Tell the customer service representative your size and your shipping information and we’ll get them out to you immediately.
Thank you for all you do for us.
Be safe and healthy!
The Silynx Team
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AR15 PRODUCTS M5 (.308) PRODUCTS SCOPE MOUNTS APPAREL & GEAR
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FINE TUNE YOUR GAS SYSTEM
Whether you’re dialing back your gas system to reduce back-pressure when shooting suppressed or just trying to find the sweet spot to manage recoil on a competition gun, our Adjustable Gas Block allows you to fine tune your gas system with 15 “clickable” adjustment points. The sleek design occupies the same height and width and a standard low-profile gas block making it a natural choice to install underneath slim free-float handguards like the ATLAS system.
Worried about carbon locking? We’ve thought about that too! Carbon fouling is channeled into an included “sacrificial chamber” in the design. While this feature provides protection from carbon deposits directly to the adjustment screw, it doesn’t eliminate the possibility completely. In the event your adjustment screw becomes seized, this chamber provides an access point for solvents to help break any carbon locking should you encounter it.
Our new Adjustable Gas Block is machined from 4140 Steel and is Nitride coated for extreme durability. Upgrade your build today!
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association issues this statement regarding the House of Representatives passing Thursday the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020:
NDIA applauds the House passing the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. This legislation improves the program and gives businesses more options during these unique times. These include eliminating the two-year loan repayment restrictions, extending the forgiveness period beyond eight weeks, adjusting the 75%-to-payroll requirement and ensuring access to payroll tax deferment for businesses that take Paycheck Protection Program loans. All of these will help small businesses stay afloat and recover.
While there are many additional items needed to protect our warfighters, including a National Defense Authorization Act, NDIA is pleased with this bipartisan work and looks forward to both sides of the aisle bringing up and supporting future pieces of legislation.
For media queries and to speak to an NDIA representative, contact Evamarie Socha at the information below. https://www.ndia.org/>
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<
Chicago, IL– Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced the Scope Jack. This clever new tool simplifies one of the most critical steps to properly mounting a riflescope, leveling the reticle. The Scope Jack eliminates the need for plumb bobs, levels, lights and other tools while quickly and effectively leveling the scope to the rail in a matter of seconds. Made for rifles utilizing two-piece scope rings, a single-piece Picatinny rail and a scope with a flat bottom turret housing, the Scope Jack is portable and easily fits into most Fix It Sticks tool kits and cases.
Long range shooters know a level reticle is critical for accuracy particularly at extended ranges. Unfortunately leveling the reticle can be time consuming and inconvenient. Using the Scope Jack is quick and foolproof. There are no additional leveling aids necessary and the firearm does not even have to be level or on a level surface. With the scope mounted in the scope rings but able to rotate, simply mount the Scope Jack to the Picatinny rail under the scope with the leveling bar under the flat-bottomed turret housing. Then with any ¼” drive rotate and lift the leveling bar until it engages and levels the scope in the rings. One feature that sets the Scope Jack apart from other methods is user can maintain pressure on the scope while applying proper torque to the fasteners. This keeps the optic level throughout the process.
The new Scope Jack is lightweight and portable. When used with Fix It Stick torque limiters mounting a scope properly torqued and leveled is easy to do in a matter of minutes. Made from 6061 T-6 aluminum and hard coat anodized matted black, the Scope Jack weighs a mere 0.84 oz and is now available with an MSRP of $44.00.
For more information: https://store.fixitsticks.com/collections/all-shooting/products/scope-jack
Dealer and consumer inquiries:
info@fixitsticks.com 872.802.3110
About Fix It Sticks: Fix It Sticks is a highly modular multi-tool system featuring a variety of specialty tools and torque limiters, along with standard 1/4″ bits, to keep your gear running at the range and in the field. Unlike other multi-tools out there, which compromise function for portability, Fix It Sticks uses a T-handle concept to give you the best of both worlds: shop level function, paired with light weight and portability.
For new and even long-time rifle owners, finding the right accessories can be a daunting task. To make it easier, we’ve compiled everything you need to outfit your SIG SAUER rifle.
SHOP THE MOST POPULAR SIG RIFLE ACCESSORIES
FEATURED RIFLE ACCESSORIES
Magazines
Stock up on mags! Available in multiple round counts for all major calibers.
Slings
Just like pistol owners need holsters, slings are a must-have for every rifle owner.
Ammunition
Choose from every major caliber including .223REM and 5.56mm for practice, hunting and more.
Electro-Optics
Whether it’s a red dot or a riflescopes, no rifle is complete without an optic.
NOW ON SALE: MCX & MPX Fixed/Folding Stock
A must-have tough and rugged replacement for your MCX or MPX stock that can be fixed or folded.
ANOKA, Minnesota – May 28, 2020 – Federal Custom Shop products are for hunters and shooters who demand ammunition tailored for their individual needs at the highest level of quality, or who can’t find the right ammunition on the retail shelf. Hunters and shooters select cartridge, projectile, and grain weight, choosing from a menu of available options. Launched in the fall of 2019, the product line in the Federal Custom Shop continues to grow.
Available Custom Shop cartridge options currently include 243 Win, 257 Roberts +P, 257 Weatherby, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5-284 Norma, 270 Win, 270 WSM, 284 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, 308 Win, 30-06 Sprg, 300 Win Mag, 300 WSM, and 338 Federal. Customers will also be able to buy these cartridges with bullets not currently offered in Federal’s factory ammunition lineup. Examples include the Barnes Tipped TSX, Berger Hunter Hybrid, Hornady ELD-X, Nosler AccuBond, Nosler AccuBond Long Range, Nosler Partition, Sierra MatchKing, Federal Premium Terminal Ascent, and Federal Premium Trophy Copper. The specific list of available bullets varies per cartridge selected.
The Federal ammunition factory is in Anoka, Minnesota. Its online Custom Shop is a separate, secured room inside with a state-of-the-art reloading workshop focused on the utmost attention to detail, quality and care for each hand-loaded round produced. An elite group of Federal’s most experienced employees were selected to work in the Custom Shop. Using the best components available, these expert engineers handcraft this ammunition to order. Each round is hand-checked with a final cleaning and inspection before being packed in Custom Shop packaging and shipped out. Each box of Custom Shop ammunition is signed by the Federal employee who hand-loaded it.
A dedicated page on http://www.federalpremium.com takes Custom Shop users to an order form, where they select their ammunition options and preferences, then purchase the custom ammunition via credit card. Since ammunition is made-to-order, typical lead time is approximately 2 to 3 weeks to produce. Buyers will receive their order after a few days of shipping time.
Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit http://www.federalpremium.com.
May 28, 2020
Legal Heat Sponsors Guns & Tacos Charity Event
(Cleveland, OH) – Legal Heat, the nation’s largest firearms training firm, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Chicago area Guns & Tacos charity event to benefit Brotherhood for the Fallen.
Felix Gonzalez, an instructor for Legal Heat’s training team, is holding his 8th annual “Guns & Tacos” charitable event in the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. The event is open to both law enforcement and firearms enthusiasts, and will combine the joys of range shooting and eating good food. The first Guns & Tacos event was held in 2012 by a group of friends who love guns, tacos, freedom and America. For the past seven years, local attendees have looked forward to gathering for the annual event.
The Guns & Tacos event will be held at The Buffalo Range Shooting Park: https://www.buffalorangeshootingpark.com/. They have several ranges for attendees to enjoy, including two bench rifle ranges, “The Pit”, skeet and a Tactical Range where participants can move and shoot. The event will start with morning check-in and safety briefing from 8-9 am. At this time, literature and SWAG from sponsors will also be distributed. Afterwards, attendees can move freely from range to range to enjoy various shooting activities. Lunch is served around noon by a popular Taco food truck, and attendees can eat and rest at the picnic grove on site. Raffles for door prizes will be drawn and distributed during lunch. The event lasts until the range closes at 4:30 pm, and attendees can shoot and socialize throughout the day at leisure.
All proceeds from the event (after range rental and food expenses) will benefit the Brotherhood for the Fallen, a 501c3 organization for the benefit of fallen first responders. To learn more about this organization, visit: https://brotherhoodforthefallen.org/. To learn more about the Guns & Tacos event, visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GunsandTacos/events/
For more information about Legal Heat, visit MyLegalHeat.com.
About Legal Heat:
Legal Heat is the nation’s largest firearms training firm. Our core focus is our students’ understanding of their Second Amendment right and the proper and lawful handling of firearms. We are the publisher of the Legal Heat “50 State Guide to Firearm Laws and Regulations” in book and app format. We know that by serving you with industry leading online and local classes, we can do our part in helping the nation be a safer place. Legal Heat offers you the opportunity to take classes from our industry-leading instructors. Our team teaches fun, non-intimidating and engaging classes as you benefit from their excellent qualifications and legal, professional, and practical skills that enhance the class experience. We hope you join the 300,000+ students we have trained, and tell your friends and family about us so they can share in the experience!
How was everyone’s week? Are you all keeping the stress levels down and staying away from the mental health apps? I’d ask you about your plans for your weekend but it’s none of my business, and with this lockdown you may be staying home and playing video games. But look readers, things are opening up and from what I’ve seen individuals and businesses are being responsible in how they conduct themselves and their businesses. So, hang in there!
I’ve always suspected that the COVID 19 virus created Zombies as evidenced in my dashcam video below.
The streets are still empty, I’ve never seen this intersection with virtualy no traffic.
In this week’s shoot the shit I’d like to relay what the NSSF SHOT SHOW team had to say about the 2021 event. I’ve had a number of conversations with people who are wondering what is going to happen. Somewhat premature, but valid just the same as we are rapidly approaching the time when exhibitors and attendees make travel plans etc. So, here’s the official skinny on Shot Show 2021 as of today.
Looking Toward the 2021 SHOT Show
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of exhibitors have inquired about what our plans are for the 2021 SHOT Show. Any details at this point in time would be premature because we just don’t know what the parameters for holding large events will be nine months from now. Our first and foremost priority is to ensure the safety of our customers—the exhibitors, attendees and media—and our employees. So, as the situation develops on a daily basis, we’ll continue discussing what that looks like from an operational and customer perspective. Sometimes it feels like we’re planning to fight 100 different battles on the same ground. That’s why everything is on the table at this point in time. I think the fact that our show is held in January puts us in a very good position because there is a very good chance that we’ll emerge from this well in advance of the show. —Chris Dolnack, NSSF
It looks like NSSF is aware of the concerns and their team is working on formulating and evaluating the options. One thing is certain, the sheer magnitude of the event and the challanges of the times will keep the NSSF folks busy.
Alright readers, have a great weekend and don’t stress out, it’s easy to do under these conditions but this too shall pass.
North Logan, UT- Anarchy Outdoors, a leading industry innovator and supplier of precision rifle components and other high-performance firearms accessories, has developed a significant product line of upgrades and accessories for precision rimfire rifles. Designed in house from their own competition experience as well as customer input, Anarchy Outdoors’ rimfire upgrades are built to the same exacting standards their centerfire rifle product lines. Recent editions to their rimfire product line include a Ruger Precision Rimfire Bolt Handle (also fits the Ruger American rimfire), A Ruger Precision Rimfire Scope Base With Integrated Bubble Level, Ruger Precision Rimfire Bull Barrel Full Port Muzzle Brake.
An ergonomic bolt handle is a must for precision rifle competition. The shooter’s hand must come off the grip and naturally engage the bolt handle in one sweeping, ergonomic motion. The Anarchy Outdoors Ruger Precision Rimfire Bolt Handle is slightly longer for better leverage and has a more natural rearward angle to it. This allows the shooter to smoothly cycle the action with one fluid motion. The Ruger Precision Rimfire Bolt Handle is machined from 17-4 stainless steel with a Black Nitride finish option to reduce wear and corrosion. The end of the handle is threaded 5/16-24TPI which works with most aftermarket bolt knobs as well as the factory Ruger bolt knob. The Upgraded Bolt Handle for Ruger Precision Rimfire and American Rimfire is now available with an MSRP of $59.99. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/rimfire-ruger-precision-american-bolt-handle-upgrade/
The Anarchy Outdoors Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle Scope Base with Bubble Level addresses the needs of competitive and long range rimfire enthusiasts for keeping their rifle level while shooting at extended distances. Precision shooters know that as the range to target increases maintaining a level rifle/scope combination is critical to maximizing accuracy. The Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle Scope Base with Bubble Level replaces the factory Picatinny rail and has an integrated bubble level at the back of the scope mount. This allows the shooter to stay on the rifle with a proper cheek weld and with literally just a slight eye movement confirm if they are level or make slight adjustments before shooting. Machined form 6061-T6 aluminum and hard coat anodized black, the Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle Scope Base with Bubble Level is now available with an MSRP of $79.99. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/ruger-precision-rimfire-rifle-scope-base-w-bubble-level/
A rimfire muzzle brake is a must for the serious rimfire competitor. Even though a rimfire has negligible recoil, it is enough to move the reticle off target. A muzzle brake lets the shooter quick require the target and fire the next round. The Anarchy Outdoors RPR Rimfire Bull Barrel Full Port Muzzle Brake (1/2″x28) was designed specifically for the competitive rimfire shooter. Made from titanium, this muzzle brake was designed by a master gunsmith with spiral port cut outs as well as a parabolic internal taper. The result is a lightweight brake that reduces recoil without being overly loud. This brake is made to perfectly match the Ruger Precision rimfire barrel but works just as well an AR-15s or any other 22 caliber rifle threaded ½-28 TPI. The RPR Rimfire Bull Barrel Full Port Muzzle Brake (1/2″x28) is left in the polished titanium finish and is now available with an MSRP of $59.99. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/rpr-rimfire-bull-barrel-full-port-muzzle-brake-1-2×28/
NEWINGTON, N.H., (May 27, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the integration of the Gearfire “Buy Now” option to sigsauer.com to expands the website’s eCommerce capability, allowing consumers to purchase firearms online, direct from local dealers. The new “Buy Now” feature on the firearm product pages, powered by Gearfire, allows the consumer to enter a zip code, and select an authorized SIG SAUER dealer in their region they can buy directly from.
“The addition of Gearfire to sigsauer.com is a great new feature that links our consumers directly from our website to our vast dealer network,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Consumers can easily browse our website, research the SIG SAUER product they want to purchase from wherever they are at any time, and then be connected with a local retailer for purchase.”
The new “Buy Now” dealer locator feature also identifies the SIG SAUER Elite and Master Dealers in the area. These Elite Dealers receive first priority on shipment of new SIG product from our factory, have access to exclusive Elite Dealer product releases, and offer a SIG “store within a store” format with custom fixtures for a complete SIG experience.
“In these times that we are living in, where people are limiting their movement, the integration of Gearfire to sigsauer.com is important to insuring our consumers are connected to our retailers to help facilitate the purchase process,” concluded Taylor.
About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 150 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has almost 2,000 employees across eight locations. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
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PRIMARY ARMS GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH GLOCK INC. AS THE NEWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRIBUTOR FOR TEXAS
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Government Division is proud to announce that it will be acting as the newest GLOCK Law Enforcement Distributor for the state of Texas. With this partnership, Primary Arms Government will be able to support Law Enforcement officials and First Responders with a full suite of GLOCK products and services, including Departmental Testing & Evaluation Programs, Trade-Ins, the GLOCK Blue Label Program, and agency procurement.
GLOCK pistols are the most durable and reliable sidearms for Law Enforcement Officers. As an official GLOCK Law Enforcement Distributor, Primary Arms will be able to assist our Texas Law Enforcement partners with a variety of services while offering a wider assortment of GLOCK products and accessories. With minimum lead times, procurement officers can expect a streamlined process. In addition, Primary Arms staff will be trained as GLOCK Armorers, providing our Texas Law Enforcement partners with instant access to critical information. Texas Officers and First Responders will also be able to make private Blue Label purchases through Primary Arms directly.
“This is a great day for GLOCK Inc. and Primary Arms LLC. We are now better equipped to serve our First Responders with a wider array and sought after, high quality equipment needed by these communities,” said Ozge Cumberland, Primary Arms Vice President. “We are honored to stand side by side with GLOCK Inc.”
With Texas populations continuing to grow at an unprecedented rate, the need for new police equipment and sidearms is certain to follow. By partnering with GLOCK Inc, Primary Arms aims to continue to be the top choice for departments seeking to update or expand their equipment resources, all while offering exceptional service and support.
About Primary Arms Government
With 12 years of manufacturing, retailing, and wholesaling experience, Primary Arms opened its Government division in 2019, supporting professionals with access to over 400 top brands across 150+ product categories. With same-day shipping before 4pm CST and 24-hour quote response, Primary Arms offers industry-leading service with no minimum order quantity. In addition, Primary Arms provides its partners a full suite of complimentary amenities, including demo days, T&E opportunities, a full trade-in program, and technical product support. Primary Arms Government is also the home of the patented ACSS reticle, available in a variety of configurations with Primary Arms’ duty-proven optics.
For more information on Primary Arms Government, visit the company website or contact:
Major Mathis
US Law Enforcement Sales Manager
mmathis@primaryarms.com
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