Weatherby will introduce the newest member of the Orion ® shotgun family, the Orion SxS (Side-by-Side). The Orion SxS is the perfect companion for your next bird hunt or clay shoot. The straight English stock, splinter forend, and double triggers bring a classic but functional look to the Orion family. A swamp rib with a brass bead ensures a clear sight picture for quick and accurate wing shooting. The Orion SxS comes equipped with 5 extended chokes (SK, IC, Mod, IM, Full) and the barrel was designed to handle modern steel shot loads. Made for conscious bird hunters, the side by side features extractors to make sure empty shells end up in your pocket and not on the landscape. Starting at just 6.7lbs, this is a shotgun you can carry all day long and is available in 12 and 20 ga. Check your local Weatherby dealer in the month August for availability.

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July 2023 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,023,903 is a decrease of 17.0 percent compared to the July 2022 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,233,115.

For comparison, the unadjusted July 2023 FBI NICS figure 1,987,650 reflects a 15.7 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,358,150 in July 2022. July 2023 marks the 48th month in a row, 4 years, that has exceeded 1 million adjusted background checks in a single month.

Please note: Twenty-four states currently have at least one qualified alternative permit, which under the Brady Act allows the permit-holder, who has undergone a background check to obtain the permit, to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer without a separate additional background check for that transfer. The number of NICS checks in these states does not include these legal transfers based on qualifying permits and NSSF does not adjust for these transfers. Read more

Athlon’s Saddle Mount adds a range of options to any tripod system that utilizes an Arca-style mount – especially Athlon’s new line of carbon fiber tripods. This tactical gun saddle vise features an extremely smooth adjustment dial, side and bottom pads for recoil reduction, a clamping range of 1.1 – 2.6 inches, and still manages to maintain a weight of 3.5 oz. The unique 7-degree inward-facing clamp design makes the saddle much more compatible with traditional rifle stocks than the designs of other manufacturers. Athlon’s new Saddle Mount is made of aircraft-grade aluminum and is covered by their Lifetime Warranty, so you can purchase and use it with absolute confidence. Click here to find out more. Read more

Choke tubes are the cheat codes for downing birds, whether they are clay pigeons on the sporting clays course or fast moving doves in a sunflower field. Choke tubes give you an advantage – when selected correctly – in delivering the best pattern in the right spot at the right time.

The right spot, right time part is actually your responsibility. Not the choke’s.

Choke tubes, for those not too familiar with this shotgun accessory, screw into the muzzle end of the shotgun’s barrel and the constriction of the choke determines the pattern, or spread of the lead shot, at distance. You would open up the constriction, maybe going to a Cylinder choke for fast moving, close in targets, or tighten the constriction with a Modified or Full choke to have your shot open up farther out for a distant target.

And there is a wide range of choke tubes available from aftermarket companies. From the factory your shotgun will come with chokes, usually three but sometimes more. This assumes your shotgun is cut for chokes. Some tactical shotguns are simply smooth all the way through and are what we’d consider Cylinder. Read more

Bainbridge, GA – Rossi, a renowned name in the firearms industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest masterpiece, the Rossi R95 Lever Action Rifle. This exceptional firearm combines the timeless lever action design with modern features, delivering an unparalleled shooting experience for hunters, sport shooters, and firearm enthusiasts alike.

Key Features:

1. Unmatched Caliber: The Rossi R95 is chambered in the highly popular 30-30 WIN caliber, offering exceptional power and accuracy for a wide range of shooting applications.

2. Versatile Barrel Length Options: With both 20” Classic and 16.5” Trapper barrel length options available, the R95 caters to individual preferences, ensuring optimal maneuverability and ease of use in any shooting scenario. Read more

The Rifle Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) kicked off with instruction from the Army Marksmanship Unit at Camp Perry on July 22 and 23rd for 310 students. This class gives new and experienced competitors alike the opportunity to learn from the best in the nation and develop their skills in a controlled and safe environment.

The class started out with two hours of instruction in Camp Perry’s Hough Auditorium, complete with demonstrations and time for questions. New students were encouraged to handle the AR-15 rifle to learn the mechanics and understand marksmanship basics like sight alignment and trigger control. More experienced competitors had the opportunity to ask advanced questions.

For the next section of the class, students headed out to Rodriguez Range and use their own equipment (scope, jacket, glove, mat, etc.) for training and eventually, the Excellence-In-Competition rifle match on Day II. The AR-15 rifle, sling and ammunition were provided by the CMP for the class and match that followed. Teams of four shooters worked their coaches and began training by dry-firing. Instructors worked with students individually to teach them the basics for prone, sitting/kneeling, and standing positions.

The dry fire and position work period was followed by live fire practice. Two members from each firing point were sent to the pits to raise, lower and score targets for the two relays on the range. Pit duty is crucial because the class and match are shot on paper targets and it provides valuable scoring opportunities.

Jeff Schneider, a SAFS coach, offered his advice to his students during the live-fire practice. “Shoot like you’re dry firing, focus on the front sight, follow through the trigger and repeat. Forget your last shot; focus on the one you’re taking. Pretend you are Dory from Finding Nemo and ‘just keep swimming’,” he said.
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TISAS/SDS Imports is extremely proud to announce their 1911 Night Stalker series chambered in 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP. Thereby establishing a new standard for the ageless 1911 pistol, engineered with precision for flawless operation for the beginning shooter or “old ranger”.

The 1911 Night Stalker joins TISAS’s diverse line up of their other 1911 offerings available in several configurations that meet and exceed the needs and desires of anyone, be they a competition shooter to every day carry, at a price point to fit any budget. It comes with a Lifetime Service Plan which further demonstrates TISAS/SDS Imports’ commitment to quality.

TISAS USA’s 1911 Night Stalker is built for quality and endurance while looking great, starting with its 5-inch black Ceracoke coated, hammer forged steel barrel and forged full-sized foundation construction frame. For durability the frame and slide are ceracoated in Ceracoke H-337 Platinum Grey. The rear slide has thick-angled styled cuts. The underside of the frame has a Mil Standard 1913 Picatinny Rail to accommodate a variety of “equipment”. The 1911 Night Stalker has novak cut rear sights with an easy to see Tritium front sight for quick pointing and target acquisition.

The internals for the 1911 Night Stalker are based on Colt (trademarked) Series 70 parts along with a SF machined mainspring housing. The new design solid black, single-action trigger has vertical front grooves to assure trigger control. The pistol’s ejection port is match design. Read more

Zanders, a national distributor located in Sparta, Illinois, is proud to announce an exclusive CVA CASCADE rifle in a 350 Legend caliber and .450 Bushmaster. Both will be offered in a Bronze Cerakote® and Realtree Excape™ camo pattern. These CVA rifles will also come with a cartridge limiter magazine for IL compliance.

The CVA CASCADE rifle comes with many features which include a 4140 carbon steel threaded barrel 5/8×24” and is finished in Cerakote® burnt bronze metal finish.

The bolt design incorporates a 70° throw for smooth and fast operation, plus generous scope clearance. The two-position safety is conveniently located for natural and instantaneous operation. And loading the rifle is a breeze with its four-round, flush-fit, detachable magazine (extra magazines available from CVA).

The stock is fiberglass reinforced and has a SoftTouch finish, for easy gripping, even in the harshest weather conditions. The buttstock has adjustable length of pull by way of a removable spacer – making the CASCADE™ an ideal gun for still growing youths, small-statured adults, or even the full-sized hunter who wants to shorten his stock to accommodate heavy winter clothing. The rifle also comes with dual front swivel studs, which allow for the use of both a sling and a bipod at the same time. Read more