NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Primary Arms is the newest Gearbox Giveaway sponsor in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month® and the all new #RangeChallengeSM Series.

Based in Houston, Texas, Primary Arms is an online retailer of firearms, firearm parts, upgrades, ammunition, optics and accessories. They support a broad range of firearms, including a very deep assortment of products to build or modify AR-15, AR-308, AK variants and common handguns.

The 2020 National Shooting Sports Month Primary Arms Gearbox Giveaway, valued at more than $3,700, includes:

1 LWRC SMG 45 pistol in .45 ACP with an SB folding brace

1 Primary Arms GLx 2X prism red dot scope with ACSS CQB-M5 5.56/.308/5.45 reticle

1 Vertx Transit Sling 2.0 backpack

1 Walker’s Silencer bluetooth rechargeable electronic earbuds

1 Magpul Summit pair of tortoise-frame polarized shooting glasses with bronze/gold lenses

The company is also donating a Primary Arms SLx 3­­–18X50mm first focal plane riflescope with an illuminated ACSS-HUD-DMR-5.56 reticle, a Primary Arms GLx 30mm cantilever scope mount, an Expo Arms Combat Series 5.56 Chrome Lined AR-15 Barrel Gov. Profile Mid-Length – 16″ and an Expo Arms M-LOK Combat Series Handguard – Black – 15″ XP-GUARD15-C-BLK as four of the rewards to be given away to participants of the all-new #RangeChallenge Series. Designed to be an easy, user-friendly target-shooting activity any range can offer its customers starting in August, the #RangeChallenge Summer Shots Series focuses on mentorship while being entertaining for all shooters from those just getting started to seasoned competitors.

“Now this is a package ready for all sorts of fun range time!” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Retail & Range Business Development. “We’re grateful to Primary Arms for both generous donations and are excited to see who the winners will be during National Shooting Sports Month.”

“Primary Arms is proud to partner with NSSF during National Shooting Sports Month to help promote the shooting sports,” said Dina Sanders, Primary Arms Brand Marketing Manager. “We want to encourage everyone to introduce family and friends to the sport and educate newcomers on becoming new gun owners.”

National Shooting Sports Month, a celebration of the shooting sports and the firearm industry, takes place throughout the month of August. Firearms ranges and FFL retailers across the country have listed hundreds of events, classes, shoots and promotions on the calendar at ShootingSportsMonth.org. That calendar interacts directly with NSSF’s LetsGoShooting.org website, which consumers use to discover the August events taking place in their communities. Ranges and retailers are encouraged to continue adding their August activities to the calendar here, and when they do, NSSF will send those businesses a promotional package that includes shirts and hats.

NSSF’s #RangeChallenge Series’ Summer Shots season runs from Aug 1 to Sept 22. For questions about becoming a #RangeChallenge host range or information about holding other events in August, please contact Ann Gamauf, NSSF Retail & Range Business Development Coordinator, at agamuaf@nssf.org or 203-426-1320 ext. 247.

Additional Gearbox Giveaway and #RangeChallenge sponsorships are available. For more information on how these sponsorships and your involvement will benefit both your business and the firearm industry at large, contact Zach Snow at zsnow@nssf.org or 203-426-1320 ext. 224.

About NSSF

NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle is now shipping and will be available in retail stores soon. Whether you’re hunting the steep terrain of mountains or densely forested hills, the CROSS delivers PRS performance, built for the backcountry hunter.

The SIG CROSS rifle is the first-ever true crossover bolt-action precision hunting rifle, engineered to meet the demands of today’s hunter. The SIG CROSS was designed and built, from concept to completion, at the SIG SAUER research and development facilities in New Hampshire with the input of the industry’s premier competitive shooters, some of the world’s best long-range shooters, and a team of professional hunters that the CROSS is built for.

The SIG SAUER CROSS features a precision free-floating stainless-steel barrel fitted to a one-piece aluminum receiver, with no need for bedding or action screws, to deliver extreme accuracy; an aluminum M-LOK™ handguard for quick and easy attachment of bipods, rails, night-vision or thermal clip-on optics; familiar AR-15 styled controls for a seamless transition to the CROSS platform; a unique two-stage match-grade trigger that can be adjusted from 2 to 4.5lbs, and AICS pattern magazines for the ultimate compatibility across calibers, platforms, cartridges, and loads.

The unique folding and locking precision stock of the CROSS offers toolless adjustment that can be modified for any shooting position while in the field. With folded stock the CROSS measures as short as 25” making it the ideal hunting rifle to fit in any backcountry backpack.

The SIG SAUER CROSS is available in .308 WIN and 6.5 Creedmoor with an 18” barrel, and the all-new 277 SIG Fury Hybrid cartridge with a 16” barrel.

CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle Specs (6.5 Creedmoor): Read more

Bentonville, AR – Somewhat atypical from Escort, who is well-known for their unique shotguns, is a new .22LR bolt-action rifle. Simply named the 22LR, this magazine-fed bolt-action rifle will make a great hunter, plinker, and/or trainer at an excellent price. This rifle is simple to operate and easy to maintain. The hard chrome-plated steel alloy receiver and barrel resist rust and corrosion while the smooth chrome plated bolt moves free-yet-precise. The safety mechanism is easy to operate, even for the most inexperienced shooters.

The rifle includes a 5-round and a 10-round magazine to suit a variety of hunting and plinking needs. The magazine bodies are made from a lightweight, durable polymer with a stainless-steel follower that is easy to load. The threaded barrel is fitted with a protective cap and is ready to accept a variety of popular muzzle accessories. Mounted studs are ready to accept a wide array of slings.

The Escort 22LR is available in two stock variants. The Turkish walnut stock offers fish-scale textured grip areas and a recessed magazine well. This stock also features Hatsan’s DuoTex buttpad for consistent, easy shouldering. The synthetic stock model features texturing of the grip areas and a Picatinny accessory rail under the forearm. The buttstock also has a storage slot for a spare 5- or 10-round magazine and is equipped with a soft ventilated buttpad.

22LR Features:

• .22LR bolt action rimfire rifle
• Oxidation proof hard chrome receiver
• Precision rifled hard chrome-plated steel barrel
• ½” threaded muzzle with fitted protective cap
• Includes a 5-round and a 10-round detachable magazine
• Manual safety with cocked bolt indicator
• Ambidextrous grip
• Soft rubber buttpad
• Dovetail grooves on receiver for 11mm scope mounts
• Mounted sling studs

22LR Specifications:

• • 1:16″ twist .22LR barrel
  • 24.8″ barrel
  • 43.1″ overall length
  • 6.1 lbs.
  • MSRP: $249.99 – 22LR SYN / $299.99 – 22LR Walnut

HatsanUSA Inc., provides U.S. customers the opportunity to experience the exceptional quality, craftsmanship and hard-hitting performance of Escort Shotguns, Hatsan Airguns, H&N Pellets, TactAir Fill Solutions, and Optima Optics.

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Bentonville, AR – Yet another innovation from the Hatsan factory is their new Hydra QE. It features their patented Versi-Cal Technology interchangeable caliber system that allows one to trade calibers with a single thumb screw. The VCT system couples a caliber-specific receiver and barrel into a single interchangeable module that allows a scope to remain mounted and zeroed with each caliber used. A knurled screw located at the rear of the receiver locks the upper module onto the lower receiver, allowing caliber changes in just a few seconds. The Hydra QE utilizes Hatsan’s S/Roto-Index magazine system – a caliber specific self-indexing rotary magazine made from a lightweight-yet-durable synthetic polymer. Each module features Hatsan’s QuietEnergy shrouded barrel that reduces downrange noise by up to 50%.

A fourth module is also available that will allow shooters to use the rifle with commercially available crossbow arrows. This module features a hollow guide rod for the arrow to slide over. It accepts 20″ 2219 aluminum and carbon fiber arrows with a 0.30″ inside diameter. The same modular air rifle platform can now be used for target and small game hunting with pellets, then be swapped in seconds for larger game hunting without the need to buy another complete airgun.

A fine Turkish walnut stock is laser engraved with ample texturing on critical grip surfaces that enhances the feel and control of the rifle. A Monte Carlo style cheek rest rises up to just the right height for use with scopes. The rubber butt pad is both elevation and fit angle adjustable for a custom fit to each shooter. A fixed 165cc air cylinder fills to 2900 PSI and can provide up to 35 powerful shots. Weighing in at just 6.8 lbs, this modular platform airgun is easy to carry and shoot. The Hatsan Hydra is available in .177, .22, or .25 caliber – with additional barrel/receiver modules available separately. Read more

Centers Around Geissele Automatics Super Duty 14.5” AR15 Rifle

Features Primary Arms PLx 1-8×24 FFP Rifle Scope with ACSS® Raptor M2 Reticle and GLx Scope Mount

Includes SureFire M640U Scout Light Pro Weapon Light and LMT Back-Up Iron Sights

Complete Package Valued at Over $4,400

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms is proud to announce their August ‘Always Ready’ Giveaway, which offers the chance to win a Geissele Super Duty 14.5” pinned AR15, along with top optics and accessories for a complete tactical rifle package. By the end of the month, one lucky winner will take home the ultimate self-defense setup, valued at over $4,400.

The centerpiece of this giveaway is the Geissele Automatics Super Duty Rifle. Kitted with the best Geissele parts and accessories, this carbine features all the most important upgrades expected of a top-shelf AR15. With a 14.5” pin-and-weld barrel, this carbine features a Geissele MK16 13.5” MLOK handguard and B5 Carbine stock for superior handling ability. The Super Duty LPK with SSA-E X Trigger and Lightning Bow ensures that the fire controls are refined enough for match-grade performance, while the Reliability Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group and Ambidextrous Charging Handle provide exceptional reliability for duty-use. Combined with numerous other upgrades, the Geissele Super Duty Rifle is the perfect starting point for anyone looking for a superior defensive rifle.

For the ‘Always Ready’ Giveaway, this rifle is elevated with an unbeatable optics package, which includes a Primary Arms PLx 1-8x24mm FFP Rifle Scope with ACSS Raptor M2 Reticle and GLx 34mm Cantilever Rifle Scope Mount. Made in Japan, PLx optics meet the exacting demands of professional use, offering impeccable glass clarity and advanced features from state-of-the-art production facilities. Combined with the intuitive ACSS Raptor M2 reticle, this optic is a truly outstanding performer for any AR15, capable of engaging targets from point-blank to long range. For added durability, Primary Arms also includes their new GLx 34mm Cantilever Rifle Scope Mount, which features heavy-duty steel hardware for guaranteed zero retention.

In addition, Primary Arms includes several other important accessories, including LMT Back-Up Iron Sights and the new SureFire M640U Scout Light Pro Weapon Light. This weapon light features an innovative mount that allows users to adjust the position of their light for ideal profile. To finish off the package, Primary Arms includes extra range gear, including a Red Rock Outdoor Gear Double Rifle bag, Magpul Terrain Polarized Safety Glasses, and Walker’s Silencer Electronic Earbuds.

To enter this giveaway and to view the full terms and conditions, simply visit the Giveaway Landing Page or follow the instructions on the accompanying Primary Arms Blog article. The giveaway will run until August 31st, 2020 at 11:59pm CST. The winner of this giveaway will be contacted via email by September 3rd. Read more

Change Press-Fit Sights Like a Pro!

Real Avid, the Leader in DIY for Guns®, expands their smart gunsmithing tools with the introduction of the new Master Sight Pusher™. This innovative tool is designed to easily and safely remove and install press-fit pistol sights.

The Master Sight Pusher is a professional grade tool that makes quick work out of replacing or upgrading pistol sights. This modern gunsmithing tool is heavy-duty, built to last, and smartly designed to work with almost all modern pistol sights and slides. The oversized, ergonomic Easy Torque Handle™ partners with extra-fine-drive threads to provide maximum torque with minute adjustment capabilities for precise sight alignment.

A reversible universal press block features multiple contact surfaces for almost any size and style of press-fit dovetail slots and sight profiles. The slide cradle is adjustable, with non-marring contact surfaces to deliver a secure hold on both 1911 pistols and pistols with flat-bottom slides. The Master Sight Pusher also includes spring-loaded vertical adjustment knobs as well as a safe lock anti-torsion frame for optimal control. Read more