FN Announces Second Facility in Pickens County SC

The New Facility Will Add More Than 100,000-Square-Feet of Manufacturing Capacity and Position the Company to Meet Increasing Demand for FN Products

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, is pleased to announce plans to open a second production facility located in Pickens County, South Carolina, further expanding the company’s presence in the state. The company will invest $33 million into the construction of the more than 100,000-square-foot facility that will be constructed over two phases. In total, the expansion will add 176 new jobs to the company’s workforce and add new manufacturing capacity that will position the company to meet the increasing demand for FN products.

“FN has experienced significant growth over the last several years and demand for our products continues to increase in all market segments that we serve,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “Our new facility in Liberty, South Carolina will allow us to expand our manufacturing capabilities and grow our highly skilled workforce to meet that new demand. We are proud to partner with Pickens County and the state of South Carolina on this expansion.”

For more than 40 years, the company’s primary production facility has been located in Richland County, South Carolina and has produced more than 1 million small arms under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense. The company was originally established in the United States in 1979 and opened its doors in 1981 to produce the M240 medium machine gun, a variant of the FN MAG-58, under contract to the U.S. Army. Read more

Introducing New SAUER 100 Rifles Featuring H-S Precision Stocks

San Antonio, Texas – J.P. Sauer and Sohn is pleased to introduce the new SAUER 100 LWT(lightweight) and Pantera XT rifles with H-S Precision® stocks. These are the first SAUER rifles available with the technically advanced American-made H-S Precision stock featuring a 7075-aluminum bedding block with Kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon material for strength and lightweight structure.

The LWT and Pantera XT are designed for precision hunters and shooters. Accurate, rugged, and reliable, these SAUER 100 rifles deliver a guaranteed five-shot, sub-MOA performance. Featuring a famously smooth SAUER bolt, adjustable single-stage trigger (from 2.2 – 4.2 lbs.), five-round detachable double-stack magazine, three-position safety, and cold hammer-forged German steel barrel, the S100 raises the standard for entry-level rifles.

“We have paired German performance with American innovation in these new SAUER 100 models to offer hunters and shooters the best of both worlds when it comes to precision, accuracy, and ergonomics,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. Read more

Savage Arms Debuts Proprietary Camo Pattern on Multiple Big Game Rifles

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – April 26, 2023 – Savage Arms proudly introduces its own versatile camo pattern, Woodland. Attendees at the 152nd Annual NRA Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 14-16 got the first look and its available now on the IMPULSE Big Game and 110 Ultralite Camo. Both rifles are mainstays in the Backcountry Xtreme Series and continue to showcase the AccuTrigger in its 20th year on the market.

Savage Woodland camouflage helps hunters close the distance. The breakthrough design specifically for Savage utilizes natural colors and shapes digitally enhanced to provide the ultimate in concealment at all ranges. The versatile mix of tans, browns and greens blends seamlessly into a variety of terrains. Savage Woodland hides hunters effectively in different cover—from hardwoods to grasslands, and even deep into the mountains.

The IMPULSE Big Game is Savage’s original Straight-Pull model. Since its introduction, several other models for hunting and competition have been released due to the popularity in the American and international markets. Bringing Savage’s own Woodland camouflage was a decision driven by customers. Savage received consistent feedback that hunters preferred a pattern that performed best in the field as opposed to one brand or one pattern. Read more

HOWA and CITADEL USA Flag Offerings Now Shipping

Reno, NV
Here at Legacy Sports International we pride ourselves on being American and proudly offer a variety of HOWA and CITADEL firearms CERAKOTED in a USA Flag pattern with red, white and blue as well as the grayscale flag options too!

Sporting the USA Flag pattern, our HOWA flag collection includes the APC Steel and Carbon Fiber Flag Chassis, the Mini Action Excl Lite and the TSPX Chassis. Within our CITADEL handgun collection, we offer the USA Flag pattern in the new CITADEL CP9 9mm series, the very popular CITADEL 1911 full size 45 ACP and the CITADEL 1911 Baby 380 Auto. Cerakoted ammo cans in the USA Flag and Grayscale Flag are also available with the CITADEL handgun options. The CITADEL Trakr 22 LR Rimfires are also available in the USA Flag and Grayscale options for both the Semi Auto and Bolt action models. These firearms will set you apart from the rest and truly show your patriotic side on your next trip to the firing range. We’ve got you covered for your USA Flag firearms needs.

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SOTG Saigon Report Tops 3 Million Views

The Saigon Report video series from Student of the Gun has surpassed 3 million views and keeps growing. The video series takes a look back to firearms that were used during the Vietnam conflict.

What was the standard sidearm for US troops and what was significant about it? How did aluminum and polymer change the way we manufactured fighting rifles? How much do you know about the weapons of the enemy?

Thanks to our partners; Brownells, Inland Manufacturing, and Spikes Tactical for assisting Student of the Gun in this production. We could not have done it without them. Millions of viewers have enjoyed this series on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Juxxi.com and now you can too. Read more

SIG SAUER Releases Rare Set of Surplus M17 and M18 Pistols to Benefit Sterling’s Promise Foundation

NEWINGTON, N.H. – Ahead of Special Operations Foundation Week (SOF Week) SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the first-ever public offering of a pair of M17 and M18 military surplus handguns with matching serial numbers through an online auction to benefit Sterling Promise Foundation. All proceeds from this online auction, hosted by Guns America, will go to support the mission of Sterling’s Promise Foundation to provide financial support for early cancer detection and to cover the financial gaps that occur between treatment needed and benefits provided of special operations veterans.

This pair of surplus Modular Handgun System (MHS) pistols to include an M17 (serial # TF000041) and M18 (serial # TC000041) with matching serial numbers is 1 of 9 sets of MHS surplus pistols originally manufactured under contract with the U.S. Army according to the original specifications. Both pistols were originally issued by the U.S. Army and fielded during the initial domestic and in-theater deployment of the Modular Handgun System. The unique, one-of-a-kind, features of these surplus pistols include coyote controls, the original government-issue markings and serial numbers, and orange rear and green front SIGLITE Night Sights. Read more

Galco’s Underwraps Elite Belly Band

The UnderWraps Elite™ packs more options than any other holster design on the market today!

Galco’s update of the traditional belly band allows concealed carry of a handgun and accessories around your midsection, in a nearly infinite variety of configurations. It can be worn like a traditional belly band (low on the waistline, partially under the belt line or just above it), or it can be worn around the torso’s mid-section (the solar plexus area).

The UnderWraps Elite includes a single holster component that can be placed in an infinite number of locations along the belly band. The holster itself uses an adjustable internal welt to securely and safely accommodate hundreds of different handguns, including those with most carry-style red dot optics. The adjustable/reversible holster component accommodates right or left hand draw. The holster’s cant is also adjustable to accommodate strongside, crossdraw or appendix carry.

Accessory pockets accommodate spare ammo, flashlight, badge, wallet, or other EDC items. Securing with hook-and-loop fasteners, the UnderWraps Elite’s elasticized nylon band offers breathable comfort for nearly effortless all-day carry.

See all of Galco’s Belly Bands!

TALO and EAA Introduce Negotiator 1911

TALO Distributors, Inc. and EAA have teamed up to introduce a new 1911 Pistol that exceeds all expectations of a high quality pistol at a great value. Introducing the Negotiator 1911 by Girsan in 45 Auto. It is the first in a series of pistols that is loaded with features and delivers unparalleled quality and performance that you would normally have to pay up to three times more to get.

The Girsan MC1911 Negotiator Match is a superior full-size 1911 model handgun ready out of the box for competition. It comes with plenty of stopping power in 45 Auto. It is built rock-solid with a full steel machined frame and slide. The rear sight is fully adjustable and the grips are G-10 laminated and checkered for superior grip performance.

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TriStar Arms Announces LR94 Lever-Action 410

North Kansas City, MO (April 2023) TriStar Arms, America’s favorite importer of high-value shotguns and pistols, is proud to announce the release of the LR94 line of lever-action .410 shotguns, combining a fun and versatile cartridge with a fun and versatile classic action.

The versatility of a shotgun is undisputed, and the reliability and control of the mechanical lever action is hard to beat. It only makes sense to combine these two to make a spectacular field gun that can run virtually any load that fits a 2 1/2″ chamber.

The TriStar LR 94 is available in three finishes, all with walnut furniture:

    • Classic matte black
    • Handsome color-case gloss finish
    • Weather-resistant matte nickel

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Colt CZ Tribute to Legends Pistols Available at NFT Auction

Kansas City, KS – The Limited edition Tribute to Legends pistols will be available at auction today via NFT right to purchase tokens. This series consists of only 50 sets of hand-engraved Colt 1911 and CZ 75 pistols hand-engraved firearms, commemorating the merger of two globally renowned firearm brands – American Colt and Czech CZ – into one holding company in May 2021. The auction will begins on Thursday, April 20th, and run until Thursday, April 27th.

The Tribute to Legends edition serial number range is COLT2021001 to COLT2021050 for the Colt 1911 and CZ2021001 to CZ2021050 for the CZ 75, which refers to the year of the Colt and CZ merger. The same unique serial number engraved on each pistol can also be found on the gold-plated base plate of its corresponding magazine.

The auction will be for NFT “Right to Purchase” tokens, which serve as vouchers for the right to purchase a specific pistol. These digital assets backed by blockchain technology make them unique, ensuring they can’t be duplicated, and allow you to trade them safely on the Colt CZ Group marketplace. Three sets with the serial numbers COLT2021002, COLT2021009 and COLT2021013, and CZ 75 CZ2021002, CZ2021009 and CZ2021013 are currently at auction. Read more

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