Category: Firearms

SSSF Awards $91,000 to Shooting Sports Athletes

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), offers a scholarship program to reward deserving, graduating seniors in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) with needed college assistance. The main objective is to award as many scholarships as possible to qualifying SCTP / SASP graduating high school seniors.

Since 2013, the SSSF has awarded over $818,000 in scholarship funds benefiting over 900 student athletes, from nearly all 50 states in the Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting programs. This year saw 183 student athletes awarded scholarships from the youth development programs for a total of $91,500 in assistance for pursuits of higher education.

In addition to scholarships mentioned above, at the 2023 National Championships, special scholarships will be awarded by SCTP sponsors Browning, CZ-USA, and Beretta. Eligible athletes will shoot a Browning shotgun in trap singles, a Beretta shotgun in skeet events, or a CZ shotgun during sporting clays events, respectively. The grand total for scholarship opportunities for athletes at SCTP Nationals comes in at $11,500. Read more

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Stevens 334 Rifles Now Available

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is now shipping the 334 Stevens Rifles that debuted earlier this year. Both the Walnut and Synthetic models are now shipping nationwide. The Walnut version chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor also recently drew high praise in the annual and extensive Outdoor Life gun test.

With a two-stage adjustable trigger, the Stevens 334 bolt action rifle comes in a Turkish Walnut stock option with a silver bolt or a black synthetic stock with a matte black action to match. This rifle is offered in three popular calibers with a 60-degree bolt lift to allow faster loading on follow up shots, making it a suitable rifle option for any hunter or shooter.

The response to these rifles by retailers has been strong, and Savage expects to see large numbers of these rifles on ranges this summer and in the woods this fall. Outdoor Life further legitimized these value-driven rifles in their most recent gun test. Held each year, there are no favorites, shortcuts or edit buttons in this all-out test of the latest rifles the industry has to offer. Amongst its peers (and several priced significantly higher), the 334 performed extraordinarily and took home the “Great Buy, Hunting Rifle” award.

“The Stevens 334 Walnut was the most surprising gun of the rifle test,” wrote Outdoor Life Shooting Editor John B. Snow. “While the stock is nice enough, the metalwork and design of the action is basic—though in keeping with the rifle’s modest $489 price tag.” Read more

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Israel Ministry of Defense Acquiring IWI Assault Rifles for IDF Infantry Brigades

25 June 2023, Ramat-Hasharon, Israel: IWI – Israel Weapon Industries – a member of the SK Group (founded by Mr. Samy Katsav), and a global leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for military, police, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities around the world, will supply additional thousands of Micro-TAVOR (X95) assault rifles for IDF infantry brigades under a new contract.

The contract was signed with the Israel Ministry of Defense’s Department of Production and Procurement – Ground Weapons Division.

The Micro-TAVOR rifle has been in IDF active duty and reserves service since 2006. Its bullpup configuration platform creates an ergonomic and short firearm with a long barrel, giving it superior ballistics compared to other platforms.

The current order is for the 5.56x45mm caliber Micro-TAVOR with a 380mm and 419mm – barrel length. The firearm is equipped with M-1913 picatinny rails enabling the mounting of essential accessories such as sights, lights, and visual and IR illuminators necessary for modern warfare.

This order joins previous IWI contracts for the IDF, such as the Negev LMG (light machine gun) and the 40mm grenade launcher that can be mounted on to the Micro-TAVOR rifle. Read more

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Walther Arms Kicks Off Shoot Safe and Look Good Summer Rimfire Promotion

Free Leupold Payload® Performance Eyewear with Purchase of Any New Walther Rimfire Pistol

FORT SMITH, AR (June 23, 2023) – Walther Arms, Inc. is kicking off the summer with an opportunity for consumers to shoot safely and still look good doing so. Beginning June 30, 2023, and running through July 31, any law-abiding consumer who purchases a new Walther Rimfire handgun will receive a free pair of ANSI rated Leupold Payload performance eyewear with an MSRP of $189.99! Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Celebrate Independence Day with Special Patriot Products from Taurus USA, Rossi, and Heritage

Bainbridge, GA – As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Taurus USA, Rossi, and Heritage Manufacturing are proud to announce a lineup of special Americana-themed products designed to honor the spirit of freedom and American heritage. These limited-edition firearms exemplify the craftsmanship, quality, and pride that these brands have been known for throughout their history.

Taurus USA, a leading manufacturer of innovative firearms, presents the several pistols featuring cerakoted American flag designs, as well as an exclusive offer for the G3c and the GX4. This exclusive series features their popular handguns and rifles adorned with custom engravings and patriotic finishes. From the iconic Taurus G3c semi-automatic pistol to the versatile TX22, each firearm in this lineup is a testament to American values and the Second Amendment.

Rossi, renowned for its reliable and firearms, introduces the Rossi 4th of July Editions. These special edition rifles showcase beautiful, hand-finished stocks with patriotic motifs, such as the American flag. The Rossi 4th of July Edition lever-action rifles combine classic design with a touch of patriotism, making them a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts. Read more

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In-Home Security with SnapSafe Vault Doors

Grand Island, NE – SnapSafe® Vault Doors turn any closet or room into a safe place to store firearms and belongings. The easy-to-install door comes in three configurations for a variety of door frames. A 32-inch and 36-inch door fit most standard openings. The 36-inch version is available with an in-swing door, while the 32-inch door is available in an in-swing or an out-swing. Each model has a handy tool kit with everything needed for a quick installation.

Vault doors open up more storage space for firearms, reloading equipment, or a storm shelter. Every door features nine 1-inch locking bolts—combined with 12-gauge steel construction for maximum security. Safe access is simple with the SecuRam™ digital lock. The combination lock is programmable and includes a key backup in case of power failure. In addition, the vault doors come with an internal handle to operate the door from the inside, guaranteeing entry and exit no matter the circumstances. Read more

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THROOM 8? KNOCKDOWN Plate Rack Kit

The THROOM 8? KNOCKDOWN Plate Rack Kit includes (6) 8? KNOCKDOWN Targets, (6) KNOCKDOWN Base Mounts and (1) Set of Alpha Stand Brackets all of which require little assembly. Just add standard 2×4’s to build a complete lightweight plate rack that can be used at the indoor range or used and kept outside in any weather condition. Read more

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Bear Creek Arsenal Take Your Shot Contest

Bear Creek Arsenal® has partnered with over 20 other brands to bring you the Take Your Shot Contest! To celebrate our passionate customers who continually push us to surpass our limits, we are encouraging all to show us how they build community with firearms by sending in photos of enjoying the fellowship of loved ones or the great outdoors while hunting, at the range, or customizing their guns and being who they are. With over $10,000 in prizes, the competition will be divided into four categories. There will be one overall Grand Prize winner, 1 winner from each category, and 1 runner-up from each category.

Hunting: This will be judged on photos of you in the woods, in a tree stand, hunting blind, or anything hunting-related you can think of, with your firearm.

At The Range: This will be judged on photos at the range. Take a photo of your firearm at the range on the shooting bench, on the sled, on shooting sticks, or of you shooting or holding your firearm.

Best Customized Firearm: This will be judged on photos of firearm options like paint job or unique attachments or just a great build. Read more

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CCRBKA: Hunter Biden Gun Charge Deal “An Outrage, Insult”

BELLEVUE, WA – Tuesday’s announced “tentative deal” to resolve a federal gun law violation involving Hunter Biden—son of anti-gun-rights President Joe Biden—is “an insult to the intelligence of the American people,” the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said in response.

“Why should anybody respect any gun laws if the president’s son gets a pass,” CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb questioned. “The American public should be outraged at what amounts to a deplorable double standard.

“It is important to note that none of the gun prohibition lobbying groups have uttered a word of condemnation,” he continued. “This fact alone shows what hypocrites they are, and what a hypocrite Joe Biden is. Their silence is deafening.”

Gottlieb noted how President Biden has spent his entire political career campaigning for strict gun control, including bans on so-called “assault weapons” and more recently, an acknowledged effort to prevent the sale of 9mm pistols. But the rules evidently change when the president’s son is involved in a federal gun crime that would result in fines and imprisonment for up to ten years for anybody else who knowingly lied about not being a prohibited person, to obtain a handgun.

“If Joe Biden wasn’t president,” Gottlieb said, “Hunter Biden would be heading to jail. Looks like the biggest loophole of them all is to violate a federal gun law when you’re the president’s son.” Read more

Firearms

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

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