Category: Ammunition

NSSF Issues Report on Combined Spending by Hunters and Target Shooters

NEWTOWN, Conn. — National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Hunting in America” and “Target Shooting in America” reports reveal the broad impact that spending by hunters and target shooters have on America’s economy. Now, responding to demand for a combined report, NSSF has issued “Economic Impact of Hunting and Target Shooting in America,” showing, among other significant statistics, that spending by America’s sportsmen and women results in a total impact of $110 billion annually to the U.S. economy. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Steyr L40-A1 Service Pistol Now Available to the American Market

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (June 27, 2014) – Steyr Arms has announced the arrival of the .40 S&W version of its full-size L-A1 service pistol on American shores. Following last year’s introduction of the L9-A1, the L40-A1 pistol features a full-length slide, 4.5-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel and 12-round magazine capacity for .40 S&W. The Steyr L40-A1 was designed to serve the dual role of a duty and sporting handgun. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Self Defense

Bsa Optics Unveils The BSA 17 Super Mag Scope Series

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Gamo® Outdoor USA (www.gamooutdoorusa.com), parent company of BSA® Optics (www.bsaoptics.com), is releasing the BSA 17 Super Mag Scope Series. The new scopes were designed specifically for the Winchester 17 Super Mag Cartridge and feature a patent pending drop compensation reticle engineered for the 20gr. and 25gr. bullet. The line includes 3 models including an illuminated Red, Green, and Blue Reticle version. The new products adhere to BSA Optics rigorous quality standards while offering outstanding performance and optics clarity. All models include a Limited One Year Warranty. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting

Midway Announces Better Shipping Rates

There are no order minimums or small order fees and shipping costs are calculated ‘real-time’ as you add products to your shopping cart

Today, I’m very pleased to announce one of the most important improvements for Customers we’ve ever made — our new Nitro Express Shipping® system. We’ve spent several years and millions of dollars to develop one of the best, most efficient shipping systems in the country; and we’ve negotiated very hard with our freight partners — all to save our Customers money on shipping costs.

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Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting, Self Defense, Wildlife

Tristar’S New 20 Gauge Raptor Shotguns

TriStar Youth Muddy Girl

Youth shooting sports have always been important to TriStar Arms. To celebrate and garner interest in youth shooters, TriStar has expanded its popular Raptor line in 2014 with the addition of a 20-gauge Raptor Youth model dipped in Muddy Girl camouflage and a version featuring the Vista Next Micro Print pattern.Both new models are gas operated, with a 24-inch barrel, and come with a fiber optic front site, swivel studs, and three choke tubes (IC, M, F).

20 Gauge Raptor Features:
  • Manual E-Z load magazine cut-off
  • Vented rib with matted sight plane
  • Fiber optic site
  • 5 round magazine (shot plug included)
  • Chrome-lined chamber and barrel
  • Swivel studs
  • Average weight: 6.1 lbs
  • Stock Dimensions: 1 ½”x 2 ½”x 13”

The Raptor also provides a 3-inch chamber to take 2 ¾-inch or 3-inch shells and allows shooters to use both light and heavy waterfowl loads.  Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting

Post-Heller D.C. Continues to Experience Historically Low Homicides

In 1989, District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry felt obligated to offer a rationalization for his city’s horrific homicide rate, stating, “Outside of the killings, we have one of the lowest crime rates in the country.” This week, Washington’s WTOP radio station filed a report highlighting just how far D.C. has come from the days when it was referred to as the nation’s “murder capital.” Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

Add Some Color To Your Next Sight-In Session With Pregame Splattering Targets From Birchwood Casey

Birchwood Casey® has added three new targets to their popular Pregame™ Splattering Target series for 2014. The new Pregame animal targets work great for sighting in rifles, hand guns and muzzleloaders or for just added fun at the range.

Pregame Splattering Targets are now available in Squirrel, Mule Deer and Elk versions. The targets feature full color graphic images of each animal for a realistic shooting experience. Bullet holes “splatter” on impact making it easy to see your shots. The vital area is clearly marked in red and hits there react with a highly visible fluorescent red circle. Shots outside of the vital area react with a white ring so it is easy to see if your gun is dialed in. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting
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