Category: Firearms

Kimber Begins Shipping KDS9c Rail Model

After a highly successful SHOT Show 2024, Kimber began shipping the KDS9c Rail – 3 weeks after the product launched in early January. Like the original KDS9c, the railed model is built to be the next generation of hammer fired semi-automatic pistol from Kimber. Following a great response from media and industry partners during Industry Day at the Range, dealers can gain access to the new KDS9c Rail almost immediately following its debut.

New accessories are also readily available for the new model with holsters from TXC out of Texas with their X1 Pro in both right and left-handed as well as their OVRT holster in both right and left hand as well as the OVRT Mag pouch. Plus, the team at Black Point Tactical and Mission First Tactical have holsters ready to order now. Additionally, optional barrel colors in Titanium Nitride, Rose Copper, and Black DLC will be available in late February. Read more

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Smith & Wesson Launches New Revolver Rebate

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announced today the start of its ‘Wheelgun Wonderland Rebate’. This offer is limited to one rebate per each new eligible S&W firearm purchased between February 1st and April 30th, 2024.

Select J-Frame, K-Frame, N-Frame, L-Frame, and Governor revolvers will have corresponding rebates of $50 or $75 available through online or mail-in rebate submissions. Whether it’s a classic Model 10 in .38 Special, a new carry option with an Airweight® J-frame, or a Performance Center® Model 629 Hunter for your next hunt, this rebate has a wheelgun for you. Take advantage of this great offer and add a quality Smith & Wesson revolver to your collection! Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Walther Arms and Hornady Consumer Promotion to Ensure Responsible Storage and Accessibility

FORT SMITH, Ark. – By partnering with Hornady Security on a new consumer promotion, Walther Arms, Inc. continues to lean into the moniker they proudly stand for: duty to be prepared and ready for any situation that may arise. Beginning February 2 through April 30, 2024, consumers will receive a Hornady Treklite Lockbox XXL or a Hornady One-Gun Keypad Vault with the purchase of the following eligible Walther handguns.

Tier One:

Purchase any Walther P22, CCP, WMP, or PD380 handgun and receive a Hornady Treklite® Lock Box XXL (MSRP $53.99).

Tier Two: Read more

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Davidson’s Exclusive Pietta 1873 Single-Action 44 Magnum

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories wholesalers, has collaborated with Pietta, Italy once again to produce a unique and desirable exclusive single-action revolver.

Pietta is known worldwide for their authentic historical firearms reproductions. Davidson’s is pleased to partner with an Italian firearms company that has such a rich history and continues to develop exclusive firearms with them.

Following on the success of earlier Davidson’s Pietta 1873 Western single-action revolvers, this new 1873 exclusive is chambered in .44 Remington Magnum and features a transfer bar safety to allow safe loading of all six rounds. Read more

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ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces the Waterproof Rifle Case

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – ALPS OutdoorZ, the premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, takes gear protection and transportation to the next level with the all-new Waterproof Rifle Case. Developed for backcountry hunters yet ideally suited for anyone who demands maximum protection and portability for their firearm, the Waterproof Rifle Case is a must-have addition to any serious hunter’s gear portfolio.

Constructed of a waterproof 500D welded PVC outer shell, the case integrates high-density closed-cell flotation foam that not only protects your rifle from the inevitable bumps and dings when horse packing or transporting in a vehicle or ATV, but also ensures your rifle stays dry during inclement weather. The dry bag-style roll-top closure system provides a tight seal to keep water out and offers an adjustable fit for rifles up to 53 inches long and up to 10.5 inches in height. Read more

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NSSF Filed an Amicus Brief in Support of the Challenge by Michael Cargill in Garland v. Cargill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the challenge by Michael Cargill in Garland v. Cargill. Cargill challenges that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority when officials there published a Final Rule that criminalized the possession of “bump stocks” by classifying them as “machineguns.”

“No matter what their intent is, ATF does not have the authority to supersede Congress by writing their own criminal law,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel. “Drafting criminal law through the rule-making process has become a dangerous habit of the Executive Branch that threatens the separation of powers and threatens to relegate the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution as secondary to the whims of bureaucratic authorities. This dangerous precedent must be challenged or we risk surrendering our rights to the administrative state.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Ohio Rifle and Pistol Assn. Spearheads Petition to Allow Rifles for Deer Hunting in Ohio

In a bold move to enhance the hunting experience for enthusiasts across the state, the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association (ORPA) is taking the lead in advocating for the allowance of rifles in deer hunting. This initiative comes as part of ORPA’s commitment to promoting responsible and safe firearm use for hunting while expanding the options available to Ohio hunters.

With the support of its members and in collaboration with other stakeholders in the hunting community, ORPA aims to bring about a positive change in the regulations governing deer hunting in Ohio. The association believes that allowing rifles will provide hunters with a more versatile tool, contributing to a safer and more effective hunting experience.

Key Points of the Initiative: Read more

Firearms, Hunting

CMP Hosts Highpower Warm-Up Matches in Ohio and Alabama in June

Those highpower rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn true competition practice before the annual National Matches kicks off this summer should sign up for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) new series of Highpower Warm-Up Matches – held on the ranges of Camp Perry in Ohio and at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. The series offers a first-hand preview of CMP’s highpower (HP) events that will be presented on the National Matches schedule in July.

“We already had a weekend event in June at Camp Perry and wanted to add additional matches,” said Christina Roguski, competition program coordinator. “We also wanted to bring back a version of the HP Regional Event that used to be held in Talladega. We thought having similar events at the two locations would be great for our competitors and our staff to prepare for Nationals.”

The Highpower Warm-Up Matches will fire at Camp Perry, June 20-23, while Talladega’s Warm Up event will take place June 27-30. All Warm-Up matches will be held on CMP’s outdoor line of electronic targets.

Competitions on the schedule at both locations include: Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Firearms and Ammunition Sales Ends with a Strong 2023 Fourth Quarter

Ankeny, IA (, 2024) – 2023 firearm sales were on track to come in depressingly below 2022 sales. The number of June, July, August, and September NICS checks were 19.6%, 17.0%, 13.1%, and 8.2% lower respectively than 2022 checks for the same months…National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW)

This all changed in  when a sudden and unexpected 8.3% jump in NICS checks moved the needle. 2023 Firearms sales — as estimated by NICS checks — were expected to come in 10% lower than 2022 numbers. They actually came out only 4% below — an astounding recovery. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

WATCHTOWER Firearm’s SPEC OPS Type 15 Rifle

Combining Billet Precision and Military Heritage

SPRING, TX — A combination of billet precision and military heritage, the WATCHTOWER SPEC OPS Type 15 Rifle offers an unmatched combination of high quality and value in an AR-15-type platform available to both the civilian and law enforcement markets.

The SPEC OPS TYPE 15 features a receiver set machined to the tightest tolerances from high-grade 7075-T6511 billet aluminum to secure a wobble-free fitment and to prevent dust and debris from entering. Assembled with an ambidextrous charging handle and WATCHTOWER’s patented safety selector to satisfy the need for more dexterity, this allows more surface area to manipulate the mechanics of the firearm. The SPEC OPS Type 15 also features an upgraded fire control group with Hiperfire’s EDT2 Heavy Gunner trigger, a single-stage semi-auto LE/SWAT AR upgrade, and WATCHTOWER’s proprietary Tru-Black PVD coated 5.56 NATO M16 profile MPI tested Durabolt BCG, the company’s most robust, durable, and easy-to-clean coating. You can choose between a 16-inch 5.56 NATO cold hammer forged or a .223 Wylde stainless steel barrel with a 1:8 rifling twist, both with a mid-length gas system. Surrounding the barrel is the 13.7-inch S7M free-floating handguard with M-LOK attachment slots at five positions, 4 QD points, and a full-length 1913 Picatinny rail. WATCHTOWER’s Flat Face compensating muzzle brake is incorporated at the end of the barrel, a device to mitigate recoil and finished in a Tru-black PVD coating. This rifle also comes with B5 B5-reinforced polymer pistol grip and buttstock.

“The SPEC OPS Type 15 rifle has been designed for those who enjoy shooting a best-in-class AR-15 platform that honors our military heritage,” said WATCHTOWER CEO Jason Colosky, a former Recon Marine serving throughout Southwest Asia and Southeast Africa. “You can choose between 5.56 NATO or .223 Wylde. It’s a fast-handling rifle designed to perform flawlessly under extreme conditions.”

The suggested retail price for the.223 Wylde configuration is $1349, while the MSRP for the 5.56 NATO configuration is $1599. Available finishes include Black type III anodized, or you can select from three Cerakote colors: FDE, OD Green, and Wolf Grey. To view the YouTube video on this firearm visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ51IfAAtng or Click Here. Read more

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