NSSF Criticizes DOJ Deal for Hunter Biden’s Gun Crimes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, criticizes the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) plea agreement with Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, to avoid prosecution for illegally possessing a firearm as an admitted drug user. The agreement comes at the same time the Biden administration is punishing firearm retailers by revoking licenses and terminating livelihoods for minor clerical errors with its “zero-tolerance” policy.

The Biden administration and the Attorney General Merrick Garland-led DOJ are more interested in appealing to special-interest gun control donors than they are concerned with upholding the law. This agreement fuels Americans’ concerns that the Biden administration supports two systems of justice – one that protects the Biden administration, the Biden family and its political allies and another that doles out punishments for those who oppose the Biden administration’s policies.

“Under this administration’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy, licensed firearm retailers have had their lives destroyed for paperwork mistakes far less egregious than buying a gun when you are a crack addict,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “They are not serious about reducing gun violence, only scoring cheap political points. It is worth noting this announcement came today, after President Biden’s appearance in Hartford last Friday to call for gun control.”

President Biden appeared at the National Safer Communities Summit in Hartford, Conn., during which he again called on Congress to pass unconstitutional gun control measures that would ban an entire class of commonly-owned semiautomatic rifles and for suing members of the firearm industry. Read more

Kimber Begins Shipping New K6xs Revolver

TROY, AL — Kimber, Mfg., Inc., has begun to ship the highly anticipated K6xs 6-round revolver. This new product complements the already successful revolver category for Kimber who has earned the position as the largest manufacturer of premium 1911s in the world.

Since its introduction in 2016, the K6S line of revolvers have set a new standard for expectation in flawless operation and superior performance. Now Kimber expands on that successful line with the new K6xs. The new alloy framed revolver is incredibly light, weighing in at only 15.9 ounces. Chambered specifically for 38 special +P, Kimber has ensured that this particular revolver is tailor made for concealed carry. Plus the K6xs is the only revolver in its class that features a 6-round capacity.

Featuring an integral rear sight and melted edges to reduce snagging, the K6xs is purpose built for the concealed carry market. Ron Dudzic, Senior Director of Kimber product development stated the following: “The new K6xs is born from the highly successful K6s .357 Magnum revolver. It was designed to be a superior .38 Special +P concealed carry option with its smooth double action trigger pull and slim six-round profile. This is certain to be a winner among the less feature-rich, common five-round revolvers in this class.”

This product sets a new benchmark for capacity, weight, and superior trigger characteristics which places the K6xs in a class of its own. Read more

POF-USA Launches New Rifle Variant

Phoenix, Ariz. – Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA), a leading provider and manufacturer of the finest AR-type rifles on the United States commercial market, is proud to introduce the latest iteration of the renowned Renegade+ rifle. This new variant, available exclusively through POF-USA’s premium dealer network, Black Label Dealers, features a more compact profile. The updated Renegade+ variant boasts a 13.75″ barrel equipped with Dead Air Silencers’ KeyMo muzzle brake, which is pinned and welded, resulting in a total barrel length of 16.1″. The rifle is meticulously cerakoted in olive drab green (OD green), comes standard with Magpul’s MBUS 3 front and rear sights, and includes the added value of POF-USA’s own adjustable 2-point sling with VTAC quick detach mounts. This exceptional rifle is set to revolutionize the shooting experience, offering unparalleled performance, precision, and versatility for shooters across various disciplines.

The new Renegade+ rifle, exclusively available through POF-USA’s authorized Black Label Dealers, combines cutting-edge engineering with advanced features to deliver exceptional results both on the range and in the field. By partnering with select dealers, POF-USA continues to solidify its position as a leader in the firearms industry while introducing this innovative product. This exclusive Renegade+ variant has an MSRP of $2,100.

Key features of the Black Label exclusive Renegade+ include: Read more

Learning Shotgun Essentials

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

It’s been quite a few years since I visited the Rose Lake Shooting Range and Education Center in Clinton County and the upgrades to the facility are quite impressive.  Where once it was a simply stark open field with shooting benches, it now boasts a large building with all the amenities of a teaching center plus an upgraded clay pigeon range with automatic throwers  – all accessible to the public.  My purpose in the visit was to gain some wing-shooting pointers via a teaching clinic that was to include a classroom session and some live action on the trap range.

Bill Fischer of Pheasant Forever was our presenter, who demonstrated through videos and personal demonstrations such factors as eye dominance and foundational techniques of hitting moving targets. Once everyone signed liability releases, we headed to the range with Bill, as our personal teacher.  If you’ve ever wondered if you’ve been shooting blanks at ducks, geese or upland game such as pheasants or grouse, stick with me.

However, before getting into the details, this event and the range improvements were all funded by sportsmen and women who’ve bought firearms, ammo, boats or fishing gear over the years.  The Pittman Robertson Act funding from excise taxes, whereas manufacturers pay an 11-percent tax on manufactured goods, has come back to us consumers in this remarkable, tangible asset for the population to enjoy.  Because of the nature of the funding, this event was required to be free of charge, but it was worth more than money could buy.

Of the 10 people that had signed up for the session, only 4 were in attendance.  This meant Joe and I were able to take turns at the range with our scatterguns under the direct tutelage of the trained and watchful eyes of Mr. Fischer.  The other participants had their own shooting guides from the site’s DNR personnel, as well.

Initially, Joe and I were stinking up the place, as we were supplied with 20-gauge and 12-gauge shells respectively.  Bill would get behind us and watch over our shoulders as most clay targets fell to the ground unscathed.   We alternated shooting 5 shots each and the coaching became key, as we both finished with perfect 5-shot strings.  But, I was left with a desire to get more of this quality range time.

Here’s the best part of the experience:  With one’s own ammo and clay pigeons, anyone can test skills, albeit without an expert assistant during normal range hours.  The staff will set shooters up with a portable electric thrower and will even provide shotguns and hearing protection, if needed.  Eye protection is required, too.

More good news is that another free clinic is scheduled at Rose Lake on June 28th at 6 pm.  If interested, call Bill Fischer at 989-395-5945 to insure a spot.  With a limit of 10 people, it makes for a personal setting particularly conducive to learning.

Unlike rifle shooting, where aiming at stationary paper targets gives instant feedback, shooters can usually work out deficiencies themselves.  However, the mysterious nature of knowing how and why we miss flying targets can be overcome with practice – perfect practice that is – and here’s an opportunity to minimize excuses afield and to have some fun at the same time.

Silencer Central Boasts Fastest Barrel Threading Service in the Nation

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota –Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to offer the fastest barrel threading service in the Nation. The unique service allows customers to simply strip their rifle down to a barreled action for easy handling, while Silencer Central handles the rest.

“In just three steps, our team of certified machinists will thread your barrels according to your order form specifications, add a thread protector and ship your threading order back to you,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “We’re proud to offer this elite service to our customers. We complete over 5,000 threaded barrels per year and will continue to offer the most innovative products and services in the game.”

Thanks to Silencer Central’s state-of-the-art, in-house commercial lathe (CNC), firearm enthusiasts can ship their gun to Silencer Central or drop it directly at its Sioux Falls, S.D. headquarters for threading. Silencer Central offers a 360-shipping service so you can easily and safely take care of shipping your rifle to and from its facility, a free thread protector for all barrels and a padded gun case. Each caliber is carefully threaded to meet the highest specifications with a certified, full-time gunsmith on staff. Read more

Franklin Armory’s “22plinkster Edition” Binary Trigger

MINDEN, Nev. –– Franklin Armory®, Inc., one of America’s most innovative manufacturers of firearms, parts, and accessories has begun shipping its newest BFSIII® (Binary Firing System® – Third Generation) trigger, the “22plinkster Edition” drop-in trigger for the Ruger® 10/22®. The “22plinkster Edition” is the result of a partnership between Franklin Armory and one of YouTube’s fastest-growing trick shooting stars, 22plinkster.

“Trick shooting with the .22-long rifle is fun, but shooting with a Binary trigger is the biggest blast you can have with a 10/22,” said 22plinkster. “I’m super excited to partner with Franklin Armory to help spread freedom and fun around these great United States of America with their innovative Binary trigger system.”

Franklin Armory’s “22plinkster Edition” features a proprietary aluminum housing and all the functional parts of the patented three-position BFSIII trigger: Position One, safe; Position Two, semiautomatic; Position Three, Binary®. In Binary mode, a single round is fired when the trigger is pulled and a single round is fired when the trigger is released. One of the Franklin Armory BFSIII’s revered safety features is the ability to cancel the release round by simply moving the integrated selector switch from Binary® to the “semi” or “safe” position before releasing the trigger. Additional information about how Franklin Armory’s BFSIII works can be viewed in the video: “Why Binary® is Better.” Read more

CZ TS 2 & CZ TS 2 Orange, Side-By-Side

Kansas City, KS – Tight manufacturing tolerances, supreme accuracy, and enhanced ergonomics define the CZ TS 2 series of tactical sport pistols. These pistols are loaded with high-performance features, making all TS 2 and TS 2 Orange models solid choices for practical shooting disciplines like IPSC, USPSA, 3-Gun, and Steel Challenge. However, choosing between these proven pistols can be difficult, so here is a side-by-side comparison to help inform buying decisions.

CZ TS 2 and TS 2 Orange are steel-framed single-action-only pistols sharing many competition-ready design features. And both versions are available in 9mm or .40 S&W.

Functional and aesthetic updates to the TS 2 line include a flared aluminum magwell for faster reloads and colored aluminum grips with deep checkering for a splash of color and, more importantly, improved hold. A deeper undercut on the beavertail moves the hand closer to the bore axis, and along with a lower profile slide, shooters experience less muzzle flip and faster follow-up shots. Read more

Garand Collectors Association Donates $30,000 to CMP Scholarships for 2023

Along with the $218,000 in scholarships awarded by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) in 2023, the Garand Collectors Association (GCA) provided a generous $30,000 contribution to be distributed amongst the remarkable young applicants from across the country. These top individuals were chosen by the CMP Scholarship Committee and awarded a one-time, $3,000 scholarship.

Receiving the $3,000 GCA scholarships were Kenlee Ewton (18, Soddy Daisy, TN), Caroline Audette (17, Fort Mill, SC), Elizabeth Lilly (17, Marble Falls, TX), Kimi Yokoyama (18, Honolulu, HI), Kaitlyn Choy (17, Kaneohe, HI), Diane Heschel (18, Oak Harbor, OH), Emma Bueschel (18, Joliet, IL), Garrison Brown (18, New Stanton, PA), Paige Hildebrandt (17, Belgrade, MT), Colby Fujino (17, Honolulu, HI), Ashton Arlington (18, Granbury, TX), Jenna Kruger (18, Pierre, SD), Christian Bell (18, Parrish, FL), Elijah Spencer (18, Boise, ID), Olivia Schammel (18, Kingwood, TX), Tess Hines (18, Springfield, VA), Matthew Stout (18, Poquoson, VA), Ava Downs (18, Muskego, WI), Blake Jankowski (18, Tom River, NJ) and Ada Korkhin (18, Brookline, MA).

One scholarship recipient wrote:

“I would like to thank the CMP and the Garand Collectors Association for this scholarship. I plan on studying mechanical engineering and this award will help me be able to pay for that. My experiences with my rifle team were the best times I had during high school and I hope to find ways to continue participating in marksmanship activities. My parents gifted me with an M1 Garand as a high school graduation present so it is very special to me that part of my scholarship comes from the GCA. Thank you again!” Read more

Last Chance to Register for Burris Optics Team Challenge

Greeley, CO – Burris Optics, a leading manufacturer of premium optics, announces registration will be closing soon for the Burris Optics Team Challenge, a two-day shooting competition that will take place on June 22-25, 2023, at a private 17,000+ acre ranch in Douglas, Wyoming.

The Burris Optics Team Challenge is a unique event that allows two-person teams to compete against each other in a variety of shooting disciplines, including long-range rifle shooting, pistol shooting, and shotgun shooting. The competition is designed to test participants’ marksmanship skills, as well as their ability to work together as a team. In partnership with Competition Dynamics, this match offers athletes a world-class, cutting-edge competitive practical shooting experience with an unmatched level of professionalism and operational excellence.

Participants in the Burris Optics Team Challenge will have the chance to win a variety of prizes, including Burris Optics products, cash, and other shooting-related gear. In addition, the top-performing team will be crowned the Burris Optics Team Challenge Champions and awarded a grand prize. Watch this video to see this event in action. Read more

Bond Arms’ First Heavy Hitter: Cyclops .45-70

Granbury, TX (June 13, 2023) – Bond Arms® is well known for producing some of the best quality derringers in the North American market. Not only do their handguns come in a wide range of calibers, but they make a statement, and the manufacturing of these derringers is second to none. Built rugged, tough, and dependable, each of the offerings from Bond Arms® often surpasses consumer expectations.

And yet, Bond Arms® is exceeding expectations again. While derringers are often considered small rimfire calibers and expand into standard pistol calibers, including some magnum cartridges, they don’t usually come chambered in a traditional rifle caliber. That is, until now.

Announced at SHOT Show 2023, Bond Arms began production of a .45-70 derringer named the Cyclops. Coming in at 28 oz, the Cyclops is built stronger and more durable than ever. This 4.25 in. barrel is fitted into a single action frame and is only the first release in a new series of big bore derringers slated to be released in 50 AE, 454 casull, and 44 magnum.

This model does vary from other pistol options from Bond Arms. Unlike the traditional over/under staple, the Cyclops is a single shot only. The lack of a secondary chambering adds additional weight to the pistol and mitigates some felt recoil in a cartridge as large as the .45-70. It comes with an extended and proprietary B6 resin grip. Changes have been made to the grip to make it more ergonomic and easier to shoot. These sights are no different than most Bond Arms’ options and fixed to the frame and barrel. Read more

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