GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the XD-M® Elite 4.5” OSP™ 10mm in Desert FDE. This highly capable 10mm, now available in the popular Desert FDE color, redefines what you should expect from a modern, striker-fired firearm.

Built on a solid foundation, the XD-M Elite 4.5? OSP 10mm in Desert FDE combines capable capacity with powerful performance. The 4.5? match grade Melonite® finished barrel maximizes ballistic performance, and the highly ergonomic frame houses a 16-round, double-column stainless steel magazine. Two magazines are included.

Featuring the Optical Sight Pistol (OSP) system, the Desert FDE XD-M Elite 4.5? 10mm features a removable seamless cover plate that covers a mounting interface for installing the optic of your choice with available mounting plates. Topping off its forged steel slide is Springfield Armory’s excellent Tactical Rack U-Dot™ rear sight, featuring a u-shaped white outline that works with the high-visibility fiber optic front sight.

To facilitate quick reloads, the Desert FDE XD-M Elite 4.5? OSP 10mm features a removable extended and flared “short” magwell. Also, at the heart of the pistol is the Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META™) system, a superbly refined trigger featuring a flat face and integral overtravel stop. For enhanced operation, an ambidextrous slide stop works in concert with the pistol’s ambi magazine release to ensure the pistol can be run easily by either hand. Read more

HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA – WOOX, producer of exceptional gear for the outdoorsman made in the U.S.A. and Italy, is pleased to announce immediate availability of it’s latest precision chassis and stock, the Merica.

Encompassing the classic look and feel of wood with the advanced utility of America’s most popular rifle, the Merica by WOOX is made from genuine American walnut and sports M-LOK® accessory panels and a QD sling loop. Aggressive checkering on the hand grip, a vented fore end and an aluminum chassis complete this attractive upgrade that also improves accuracy.

“The Merica is just what one expects from WOOX – traditional lines, gorgeous wood and functionality to suit every shooting style”, said Chip Hunnicutt, VP Marketing for WOOX.

Merica is the latest precision shooting stock from WOOX, joining a world-class lineup that includes the Furiosa, Exactus, Cobra and Wild Man.

Merica is available now at $599 MSRP from wooxstore.com.

Walther is excited to announce this new free red dot promotion in partnership with AMERIGLO.

Beginning 03/13/2023 and running through 04/17/2023 any law-abiding consumer who purchases a new, standard PDP or PDP F-Series will receive a free AMERIGLO Haven® Handgun Red Dot Sight (MSRP Value: $379.)

“This is an incredible value add to any consumer looking for a quality red dot to install on their new PDP.” said Rob McCanna, CEO of Walther Arms Inc. He went on to say, “This promotion will really help consumers get into shooting with a red dot by making it much easier for them to acquire and mount a quality dot.”

ABOUT THE WALTHER PDP AND PDP F-SERIES

With revolutionary Red Dot Ergonomics engineered into the pistol, the PDP platform has been designed around making the switch to the popular red-dot sight system easier for the new RDS shooter and faster for the RDS veterans. The SuperTerrain serrations are uniquely shaped to protrude above the surface of the slide allowing for quicker and more responsive hands-on engagement with the pistol. Walther’s Performance Duty Trigger shortens the length of travel and increases the tactile definition of the trigger break making the best striker-fired trigger on the market even better. The PDP is the most modular and versatile pistol ever designed by Walther and every PDP model comes red dot READY. Read more

Columbus, GA – Heckler & Koch announces HK March Mag-ness consumer rebate – offering two additional magazines with the purchase of a full-size VP9 pistol. Now that ammunition is finally stocked on the shelves, it’s the perfect time to get a new HK with plenty of magazines.

The promo period starts March 13, 2023 and continues through April 9, 2023. The $100 promotion offers 2 FREE magazines with any purchase of a NEW VP9 series full size handgun. This includes VP9, VP9L, VP9 Tactical, VP9 Match, VP9-B, Optic Ready models and numerous dealer and distributor exclusives.

“HK magazines are an investment that is built to last,” said Nathan Schueth, Director of US Sales. “This is just our little way of telling our customers, ‘You rock, and we love you.’”

The rebate must be redeemed by April 30, 2023. For more information and to redeem free magazines, visit www.hk-usa.com/marchmagness. A redemption email will be sent with a $100 purchase code to HK’s web shop, so it can be used towards your choice of magazines, HK swag, parts, and/or apparel. Read more

Henry Repeating Arms is initiating a voluntary safety recall for lever action .45-70 rifles manufactured between  December 14, 2022, and January 11, 2023. Under certain conditions, it is possible that some of these rifles may unintentionally discharge without the trigger being pulled if the hammer is released or dropped from the cocked position due to the use of firing pins that may not meet specifications.To prevent the possibility of death or serious personal injury, Henry Repeating Arms requests that all owners of a lever action .45-70 discontinue all use until it is determined whether or not the rifle is subject to the recall.

Any Henry Repeating Arms firearm obtained before December 2022is not subject to this recall, and no action is needed.

To determine if your Henry .45-70 lever action rifle is affected, owners should look up their serial number at henryusa.com/recall, email recall@henryusa.com, or call toll-free 1-866-200-2354 (M-F, 9 am ET-5 pm ET). If the serial number is flagged, and service is required, Henry Repeating Arms will provide a shipping carton and return label at no charge to replace the firing pin. Customers will also receive a $50 gift certificate for HenryPride.com upon completion of service.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that the training series titled “Completion of the ATF Form 4473 2023 Edition” is now available through the SHOT UniversityTM Online education center. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) revised the form in December 2022 to reflect new statutory requirements implemented due to the enactment of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the NICS Denial Notification Act and the ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F.

This training series is now live and reviews critical elements of the new form’s use and purpose, as well as tips for identifying and correcting common errors made by both buyers and sellers. The suite is composed of three, easy-to-digest segments:

• Module 1: Overview of Form 4473
• Module 2: Completing Form 4473, Sections A-B
• Module 3: Completing Form 4473, Sections C-E

All FFL counter salespeople, compliance officers, records keepers and license holders should consider these SHOT University Online courses to be vital training to enhance FFL training and help reduce errors when using the new form. Updated 4473 overlay forms will also be available in a couple weeks, and NSSF encourages all FFLs not using digital solutions to order by logging in to the online store. New overlay orders are $15 for members, $30 for non-members and ship with a “Sweat the Details” pamphlet for sales team to refer to. Read more