Bear Creek Arsenal is now offering Bolt Action Style Uppers and Rifles compatible with AR-15 lowers, now available in the powerful .350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster. These new products are designed to seamlessly integrate with AR-15 lowers, providing firearm enthusiasts with the versatility and reliability they have come to expect from Bear Creek Arsenal. The bolt action style offers a unique shooting experience, combining the precision of bolt action with the modularity of the AR-15 platform.

.350 Legend: Known for its impressive ballistics and minimal recoil, the .350 Legend is ideal for hunters, offering superior accuracy and stopping power, making it perfect for medium to large game hunting.

.450 Bushmaster: The perfect heavy-hitting performer, capable of taking down the largest game with ease, the .450 Bushmaster delivers exceptional power and precision, ensuring a reliable and effective shooting experience.

Compatibility: Designed to fit any standard AR-15 lower, these uppers and rifles offer unparalleled flexibility. Read more

A coalition of Second Amendment groups led by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in defense of American firearms manufacturers in their court battle with the Mexican government. Groups that co-signed the brief included Gun Owners of California, the Heller Foundation, Tennessee Firearms Association, and the Virginia Citizens Defense League.

This frivolous case, which Mexico first brought in 2021, is meant to deflect liability—stemming from the violent Mexican drug cartels—onto the nation’s leading firearms manufacturers.

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement: “Mexican officials continue to pass the blame on who bears responsibility for the violence in their streets, but they should stop looking at gun makers and start looking in the mirror. Gun manufacturers bear no blame for the rampant violence committed by the cartels, just like auto manufacturers wouldn’t deserve blame if their cars were the weapon of choice for street gangs.”

Sam Paredes, on behalf of the board for GOF, added: “We hope the Justices will agree with our arguments and make clear that the violence in Mexico is not the fault of American companies. Anything less would open the door to countless frivolous lawsuits across the country and could be the death of American firearm manufacturing as we know it.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

The all-new Christensen Arms Evoke Series, the first centerfire rifle under $1,000 by the American-made brand, is now shipping to retailers nationwide. Evoke caters to the needs of hunters and shooters of all types, and is backed by Christensen Arms’ legendary Sub-MOA Guarantee and Limited Lifetime Warranty.

The four unique Evoke configurations represent an opportunity for a wide range of hunters and shooters to experience the quality of Christensen Arms. Like all Christensen Arms rifles, the Evoke delivers an impressive list of premium components, as well as innovative, thoughtful, shooter-friendly features and detail-obsessed engineering suitable for diverse hunting environments.

Available in 11 of the most popular hunting calibers ideal for anywhere from the Southern

whitetail woods to the most remote wilderness camps, the Evoke rifles feature a Christensen Arms Precision Machined Receiver and an adjustable TriggerTech® trigger, ensuring accuracy and consistency with every shot. Additional features include a detachable box magazine, standard Remington 700 Optics Base, a pre-installed optic rail on the Hunter and Precision Models, an integrated Picatinny rail section for accessory attachment, premium RFR-style muzzle brake on a #4 contour stainless steel barrel threaded in 5/8×24, swivel sling stud for enhanced versatility while in the field, and an adjustable cheek piece on select models. Read more

Wilson Combat Launches Division 77 Project 1 Pistol

Wilson Combat proudly unveils Project 1, the inaugural release in the groundbreaking Division 77 series, redefining innovation and performance in firearm design. Created as a proving ground for advanced research and development, Division 77 pays homage to the legacy of Bill Wilson’s 1911 standards set in 1977 while pushing the boundaries of modern weaponry. Project 1 exemplifies this mission, delivering unmatched speed, accuracy, and reliability through cutting-edge features:

• Innovative Optic Pin System: Seamlessly transition between RMR, RMSC, and DeltaPoint Pro footprints. Rear-mounted optics placement offers unobstructed chamber access for a hassle-free red-dot experience.
• Precision-Cut Ported Slide, Plus Integrated Compensated Barrel: A ported slide paired with an integrated compensator minimizes recoil, enabling faster target acquisition and greater control.
• Dynamic Recoil Analysis System (DRAS): Project 1’s performance was fine-tuned using 2,000 pressure data points, capturing every detail of the recoil cycle. DRAS testing ensures peak reliability and precision, setting a new standard in pistol design. The Project 1 features 42% recoil reduction in comparison to our standard X9.
• Enhanced Ergonomics and Reload Features: Features an integrated competition-flared magwell and precision-machined 18-round base pads for fast, confident reloads in high-stress scenarios.
• Innovative Cover Plate with Integrated Firing Pin Stop: The newly designed cover plate features a dovetail rear sight and an integrated firing pin stop, creating a movement-free iron sight platform. This ensures seamless transitions between optics and iron sights without the need to re-zero, maintaining zero even after removal and re-installation.

Project 1 represents the forefront of Wilson Combat’s innovation, blending groundbreaking technology with time-tested craftsmanship. This pistol is designed to redefine your shooting experience with unparalleled performance and precision.

To celebrate this launch, the first 100 Project 1 pistols will ship in a custom metal case with a commemorative challenge coin, making them instant collector’s items.

Project 1 is now available for order through select Wilson Combat dealers.

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Echelon™ 4.0C 9mm, a duty-grade compact pistol engineered for carry. At its launch in 2023, the full-size Echelon 4.5F set a new standard for modern, striker-fired duty pistols. The new Echelon 4.0C carries on this tradition, but with a shorter 4″ barrel and compact frame for enhanced concealability.

At the heart of the fully ambidextrous Echelon 4.0C lies the patent-pending Central Operating Group. Employing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, it is made up of an entirely self-contained and serialized stainless steel chassis. The result is a system that is easily moved between available grip modules in seconds. The pistol comes standard with the small grip module and three interchangeable backstraps, while medium and large grip modules can be purchased separately.

Further adding to the pistol’s adaptability is its truly innovative Variable Interface System, which employs patent-pending self-locking pins that ensure consistent and reliable point of aim/point of impact. In addition, the pins can be positioned to fit the footprints of a wide range of popular optics. This allows for an unparalleled direct-mount fit between the pistol’s slide and optic.

The Echelon 4.0C comes standard with two magazines — a flush-fit, 15-round magazine; and an extended, 18-round variant. Both magazines feature a scratch- and wear-resistant blacked-out coating for rugged durability and hard use.

The Echelon 4.0C is offered in numerous variants, Read more

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) completed 613,380 background checks related to firearms for the week leading up to, and including, “Black Friday,” one of the busiest shopping days of the year. That figure is down from 2023’s total of 680,671 for the same time period. The 2024 total is a 9.8 percent decrease from the 2023 figure.

FBI NICS completed 169,906 background checks on “Black Friday” alone. Read more

Murfreesboro, TN — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. is proud to announce that the Marine Corps Systems Command has achieved Fully Operational Capability (FOC) for the MRAD® MK 22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) a year ahead of schedule.

The MK 22 represents the culmination of Barrett’s dedication to innovation and collaboration with the Department of Defense. Originally developed through a Special Operations Command contract, the MK 22 transitioned to the Marine Corps via the “Special Operations Forces (SOF) to service” process, with contracting led by the U.S. Army. This seamless interservice cooperation enabled the Marine Corps to achieve FOC a full year ahead of schedule, delivering critical capability enhancements to warfighters sooner.

“The MK 22 isn’t just another rifle; it’s a modular, mission-adaptable system that empowers the warfighter with unmatched precision and flexibility,” said Bryan James, CEO of Barrett. “We’re honored to contribute to this pivotal modernization effort for the U.S. Military and Marine Corps, and to support our nation’s elite forces.” Read more